Federal controls curb 32 war materials under NPA order
Washington September 17 32 war materials including steel lumber and nylon yarn were ordered under federal inventory control to prevent over buying by businesses. The measure, backing Truman's defense program, restricts purchases for a practical minimum inventory while exempting items for personal or household use. The list may change as conditions warrant and aims to limit stockpiling to immediate production needs.
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Weahington
National Production Authority
NPA
Truman
William H. Harrison
Federal Reserve Board
100000 Paid Up Members Are Lost
The AFL reports a loss of about 100000 paid up unionists from its target of a million new members. The Executive Council urges stronger safeguards against Communists and anticipates new wage boost demands this fall. The 252 page report will go to 750 delegates at the opening of the AFL convention. The federation’s total good standing membership was 7142603 on August 21, down from 7241280 the previous year. In Stockholm, Aftonbladet claimed Soviet rocket maneuvers in the Baltic this summer directed seven ton missiles up to 700 miles away, in a “silent maneuver” with radar practice.
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Houston
AFL
AFL Executive Council
Stockholm
Aftonblandet
Russia
Baltic
Aftonbladet
Three Injured In Plane Crash
A single engine Stinson crashed into a hillside on Maynard Fink's Sellman farm injuring the pilot Howard Drake of Silver Spring and passengers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Rockville. They were taken to Suburban Hospital Bethesda by Hyattstown Ambulance after alerting Beallsville and Hyattstown rescue squads. The plane suffered undercarriage and right wing damage and witness reports note a near landing before the crash.
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Stinson
Maynard Fink
Sellman
Congressional Airport
Howard Drake
Silver Spring
Robert
Clara) Brown
Rockville
Upper
Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Company
Beallaville
Hyattstown
Hyattstown Ambulance
Bethesda
W. L. Burdette
Wesley “Bud” Rivers
Jack Chisolm
Beallsville Firemen
Harold Weisberger
Hyattstown Department
Truman Urged To Sign Anti-Communist Bill
Washington reports pressure from party leaders and others for President Truman to sign anti Communist legislation nearing passage. A compromise plan would register Communists, bar them from federal jobs, and strengthen powers against espionage with immigration barriers. Final vote expected Wednesday after House and Senate approval.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Confercer
Long-lasting Relief for Itchy Skin Irritation
An advertisement touts Resino Ointment for dry eczema chafing and common rashes. It promises long lasting relief and urges readers to buy at all druggists. The small text highlights quick comfort and broad use for irritated skin.
Recently Married Remsbergs Shine in Church Wedding
Mr and Mrs Willis D Remsberg of Buckeystown are shown with their wedding party in Creagerstown. Bridesmaids Helena Ramsburg Marianna Remsberg and Nettie Leota Kolb appear with the couple while Carl Raymond Thayer and Preston Kolb serve as ushers. The groom is son of EF Earl Remsbery. Also noted, Dr Huntington Williams reports 36 new cases in September, bringing the month total to 56 with earlier cases recorded.
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Willis D. Remsberg
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Creagerstown
Helena Ramsburg
Charles Myers
Remsberg
Paul Remsberg
Marianna Remsberg
Carl Raymond Thayer
E. Koontz Helwig
Offi
Huntington Williams
Commissioner of Health
Williams
Mule Caught After Chase Ends Wild Mule’s Mad City Stampede
Charles F. Cook of McMurray Street faced a frenetic chase Saturday as his mule escaped a vacant-lot pasture behind the Moose Home on West South Street. A motorized posse pursued the animal along South and Burke streets, through Jefferson and Madison, with police and bystanders adding to the pursuit. The mule crashed a baby buggy, frightened a woman, and dodged into an alley before Cook finally corralled it home. He reported $12 in buggy damage and no gasoline claims, noting the mule bore no political banners.
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Charles F. Cook
McMurray Street
West South Street
Co. W
Jefferson
Burke Street
Madison
Center Street
Charles F. Bell
Roy Il. Hyndman
Roger Brooke Taney
South
Bentz Street
Cook
Accused Of Trying To Burn Aunt's Home
North Bergen N J Sept 17 A 21 year old Gettysburg College junior Fred Carlton was arrested on arson and larceny charges after missing $7400 was found in his car Detectives say he admitted taking the money and setting fire to his aunt's home to erase traces of the theft He reportedly wanted the money to marry a blonde in Pennsylvania whose identity was not disclosed
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North Bergen
N. J
Pat Sullivan
Fred Carlton
Gettysburg
Sullivan
Carlton
Pennsylvania
Pollo Strikes Five Times in Early Baltimore Offensive
In Baltimore during the first two weeks, Pollo delivered five times as many hits as the locals, sparking a sharp early offensive surge. The spread of scoring energized the team and drew attention from fans across the city.
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FOLIO
Baltimore
Hawk Carries Squirrel Shot On Hunt Ends Empty Bag
In a Saturday hunt near Turkey Hill, Charley Shepley failed to bag game until a chicken hawk with a squirrel in its talons was shot down. The hunter found the squirrel dead from a pellet wound as dusk fell, ending his futile day in the woods. In St Louis, Ed Oliver and Cary Middlecoff tied for low at the St Louis Open with 270 and head to an 18 hole playoff tomorrow.
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Charley Shepley
Myersville
Mr. Shepley
Shepley
St. Louis
Porky) Oliver
Seattle
Wash
Cary Middlecoff
Ormond Beach
Fla
Oliver
Middlecoff
Mistaken For Squirrel Shot W M Barbe in Maryland
William M Barbe a 20 year old man was shot while hunting near Winfield Baltimore by companion Donald O Hagan 29 who mistook him for a squirrel. Barbe in semi conscious condition admitted to University Hospital Baltimore. Officials Lieut John P Novicki Trooper Wilbur A Nickle investigated. Barbe was moved to hospital by C M Waltz ambulance.</s>
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William M. Barbe
Winfield
University Hospital
Baltimore
Donald O. Hagan
Westminster
Route 6
Randallstown
May C. Barbe
John P. Novicki
Wilbur A. Nickle
Barbe
C. M. Waltz
Hagan
Dentists Meet As Barbe's Lavestication Progresses
Several issues noted as Barbe's case advances with dentists meeting to discuss the Lavestication. The conference aims to address ongoing concerns and coordinate next steps in the investigation and public health response.
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Lauren Hacall
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