Marshall Bill for Defense Chief Approved by Senate Panel
Washington September 12 The Senate Armed Services Committee swiftly approved a special bill to allow General George C Marshall to serve as Secretary of Defense, overriding the ten year military service rule. The vote was 10 to 2 with House action postponed to Friday as lawmakers weigh civilian control concerns. President Truman urged passage, asserting Marshall's unique qualifications and the national interest justifies an exception.
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Truman names Marshall to defense post in reshuffle
President Truman appoints General Marshall to succeed Louis Johnson as defense secretary amid a rift over policy and Johnsons resignation. Marshall, 68, lauded as civilian statesman and military leader, will take office following Cabinet meeting and swift call to Leesburg.
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Ballots Must Avoid Marks To Count Correctly
Election Supervisors warned that improper marks spoil ballots in primaries. Precincts in Frederick and Tuscarora report long use of marks like check and fountain pen cause entire ballots to be invalid, as only X marks with ink are allowed. The law aims to prevent tricks while making voting easy, with delays in distributing Republican ballots in Hagerstown.
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Ballot and polling prep underway for Monday primary
Barring delays, tally sheets and all polling supplies go out today to sixty precincts as preparations wrap up before Saturday. Campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination center on the Lane Mahoney race with county leaders claiming momentum while Republicans meet with committeemen at Peter Pan Inn in Frederick County.
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Former Mayor Theodore R McKeldin keynote for governor bid
Former Baltimore mayor Theodore R McKeldin spoke last night as the principal speaker in his campaign for governor.
Judge Rules Five Years Sufficient for Knotts Larceny Case
Hagerstown Sept 13 Judge Joseph D Mish found that five years imprisonment was sufficient for Charles H Knotts 32 of Cumberland and freed him today on a larceny charge pending since 1945. Knotts was sought in April 1945 for a theft at the P T Little and Sons general store at Hancock involving about 95 dollars of merchandise.
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Knotts Sentenced After Car Theft, Escape Previous
Temptation to steal a safe led to Knotts arrest on a Cumberland car theft charge and a two year sentence in the House of Correction. He escaped, was recaptured on another car theft charge, and received two more years plus a year for escape. He has been released this week.
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Knotts Freed After Larceny Trial Ruling
Judge Mish released Knotts after finding he had served sufficient time related to the original larceny offense. The decision follows Knotts’ appearance on charges and an assessment of prior confinement.
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