Grand Jury Seeks Reform After 24 Indictments
The February grand jury returned 24 indictments after five days, noting dissension in the Frederick City Police Department and urging confinement plans for juvenile prisoners at Montevue. They praised state police, urged better welfare funding control, and called for immediate replacement of the Montevue detention project with jail facilities on West South Street. The panel recommended pest control at Montevue and Emergency Hospital, and urged county action on welfare spending and crime-investigation equipment. Chief officials praised included Sheriff Horace M. Alexander and Montevue staff. 93 witnesses were examined with 26 cases considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Montevue
Welfare Board
John N. Franklin
Frederick County
Horace M. Alexander
West South Street
Frederick’ County
Otis Law Itedge
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Air-Conditioned Farms Housed For Animal Comfort Tests
Washington reports air conditioned homes are provided for dairy cattle poultry and hogs at Beltsville and two other centers to study effects on cost and production. The 10 year program monitors temperature humidity and animal responses to guide future farm building designs and reduce farming costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Research Center
Beltsville
University of Missouri
University of California
W. V. Lambert
Agri
Dairy Herd Improvement, Law Enforcement Upgrades Noted
A Maryland review shows 82 bulls proved via DHIA data from 700 plus daughters, with mixed dairy gains. Frederick County Artificial Breeding Unit operates three months, police friction noted but efforts to smooth. Census data reveal farm counts, income, and widespread rural electrification and transport assets in Frederick County.
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Henry
Shoemak
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Maryland
Frederick County
Dairy Prices Stay Free From Control Despite Board Watch
The Decontrol Board announced dairy products will not return to price controls for now after three days of discussion. Chairman Roy L. Thompson said price fluctuations are near critical points but failed to justify action. The board will monitor dairy price trends and could act if unreasonably high, maintaining prior August 20 stance. Meanwhile Maryland crime rose in early 1946 with murders and robberies above national averages, FBI report shows.
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Washington
Legi
Roy L. Thompson
OPA
Pa Porter
Thompson
Mil
State W. C. T. U. To Meet Here In October
Plans approved at the executive session of the W. C. T. U. to host the state convention at Calvary Methodist church in Frederick on October 8 and 9. County president Mrs. Raymond J. Ford presided. Sunday school teachers and child welfare workers are invited. A banquet is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. Tickets at a secured store. Delgates expected. host families urged to offer lodging.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Raymond J. Ford
Russell Dudrow
Calvary Church
Ford
Frederick County Law Enforcement Thanks Officials
The service supplied to the States Attorney's Office and local agencies in Frederick County has proven invaluable for law enforcement and public assistance. The text extends appreciation to Edwin F. Nikirk for assistance and to John Klein, John C. Sanger, Joseph E. Gouker for their roles during deliberations.
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Ofice
Frederick County
Edwin F. Nikirk
John Klein
John C. Sanger
Joseph E. Gouker
FBI reports crime up nationwide with regional differences
FBI data show a rise in crime rates across states with Delaware Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia listed among the 100 000 population benchmarks for the first half of the year. Murder robbery and assault show notable increases while the South and East South Central regions report the highest personal crime rates and Pacific states lead in property crimes. The report notes a general rise in police staffing concurrent with the crime upturn.
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Washington
Maryland
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sony
Delaware
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
FBI
South
East South Central
Pacific States
Baltimore Inc
FBI figures show police and civilian staffs by city
The FBI reports April figures for Cumberland and similar cities, noting increases in police and civilian staffs. Cumberland rises from 45 to 50 members, and Hagerstown from 37 to 40. Across major cities, Annapolis and Salisbury record modest changes in officer counts and civilian employees.
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Hagerstown
FBI
Annapolis
Sue
Salisbury
Frederick County Intermediate Registration Notice 1946
Frederick County Maryland Board of Elections announces intermediate registration sessions on October 1 8 and 15 1946 with hours 10 AM to 7 PM. Precinct locations listed across Buckeystown Frederick Urbana Middletown Emmitsburg and other towns for residents not yet registered to be eligible to vote in future elections. Names of officials and clerks accompany district designations.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Grover C. Stewart
Alvey Y. Renn
Joseph R. Harp
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Robert A. Bennett
Leslie N. Coblntz
the Boar
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North Market St
Charles W. Magaha
Cushman Autoglide Agency
Paca
Deering
Deering Milker
Tiorse
Mc Deering Weeder
Mulder
U. S
Greencastle, PA
Adams
Granite
Corn Elevator
Aluminum
Gary Lutterback
Dolls Jewelry Store
South Market St
Frederick, Md
General Acceptance Corp
Corner Market
Third Streets
Albert J. Zimmerman
Spencer E. Stop
Democratic County Central Committee
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South Market Street
Peoples Court Room
Court House
Peoples
N. Market Street
Market Street
Eoward J. Smith
Democratic County Central Committer
Cimpberland
Betholine
Sinclair Products
Ell Young
Wells Tire Shop
Renr
W. Patrick St
Whone
William G
Orphans Court
Buckeystown
Keller's
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Point of Rocks
Adamstown
Washington Street
Barbara Fritchler
West
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Barbara Fritchlie
Presinet
Chevrolet
Church Street
E. Church St
Independent Hose Co
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Mountain City
N. Market St
Mountain City Garage
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Creagerstown
Luthecar
Parish House
Emmitsburg
Catoctin
Woltsville
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Libertytown
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New Market Hall
New Market
Parish Hall
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Foxville
Woodsboro
Jesse C. Wiles
A. M. Summer
Petersville
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Lloyd Webber Bldg
Knoxville
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Jr. C. U. A. M. Hall
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Malo St
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Jackson
Guy Kline
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