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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Sep 22, 1948

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Plan To Renovate County Jail Approved In Frederick

The Frederick County Commissioners accepted a plan by AEna State Department of Pit Improvements for large scale jail renovations. The project aims to gut the second floor modify cells into dormitories with modern steel cages and a public lobby, slated to begin after spring with completion anticipated in stages.

Board of County Commissioners Aena State Department Frederick County County Cortoners Sherif Guy Angers Wallace Heidi Baltimore Charles F. Bowers Ixpe Theta Conthe

Western Powers united on Berlin policy amid Kremlin talks

London reports say the United States Britain and France are in absolute agreement on a Berlin policy and a joint plan if talks fail. Foreign Secretary Bevin told Parliament no release yet but said consultations continue in Paris and a last note to Russia may be drafted to secure a settlement.

London Unitedates Briate France Moscow Berlin Emes Kremlin Stalin-and -Foreigs Molotov Bevin House of Commons Paris Parisi Russia United States Britain

Secret Soviet Bloc Conference Suspected in Russia

Washington reports say Western diplomats suspect a secret conference of top Soviet bloc officials is under way or recently concluded in Russia. Eastern European leaders are missing from capitals, and Molotov may have met other satellites while Molotov skipped the Paris UN Assembly.

Washington Russia U. S Molotov Paris United Nations General Assembly Anna Pauker Romania George Dimitrov

Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties

Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for property sales. Thomas Clark and Mrs. Clark sold to Mr. and Mrs. John L. De Grange a 109 acre farm in Liberty district on the south side of New Liberty road for about 19500 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sailor sold acres and improvements in Water Street area for about 15009 dollars. Oliver E. We and Mrs. John A sold a property in Blue Ridge Summit for around 3000 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith sold to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert T. Friese a building lot of about 8 percent of an acre along Ridge road for about 1500 dollars.

Thomas Clark John L. DeGrange Liberty District New Liberty Road Lee R. Sailor T 'Oni Oliver E. We Blue Ridge Summit John A S. Charles F. Ford Mekhi Troy Street Mir Edgar BR. Smith Rizz Gilbert T. Friese Brando Heishis High Nob Breddock District

Registration Days in Frederick County for Election

Registration days prior to the presidential election in Frederick County are September 25 and Grieber 5. Polls open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for new and transferred voters. October 12 is revision day. If not registered on or before October 5 you cannot vote in the November election.

Frederick County

Remains of Local Soldier Returned From Pacific Camp

The body of Pvt. Frederick Dansberger, a local man and early World War II casualty, has been brought back from a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines for interment. He was 24, served in the Army Signal Corps on Bataan, listed as missing after Corregidor fell, later declared dead in 1943 and awarded the Purple Heart. His remains were aboard the transport Sergeant Morris E. Crain with 3,536 American dead.

Pvt Re. Dansberger Frederick Pacific Sergeacnt Morris E. Crain Department of the Army Maryland Frederick County Army Pri. Dansberger G. William Dansberger City Camp Odonnell Philippines United States Manila War Department Prt Dansberger Camp O'Donnell Luzon Frederick Man Philippi Japan Army Signal Frederick Highberger

Walkersville To Build New Fire House And Community Hall

Walkersville volunteers authorize erection of a new fire house and town hall on Main street. They purchase a lot 80 by 300 feet from Dr and Mrs Easterday as site, with plans for two engines and a second floor meeting hall.

Walkersville Pennsylvania Avenue S. Easterday

West Powers Give Soviet Another Week Paris Sept 22

Western powers offered the Soviet Union one more week to reach a Berlin crisis agreement before addressing the United Nations. U S Secretary of State George C Marshall with Bevin and Jaigneau discussed a four power directive to military commanders in Germany. A next week meeting may decide on the Berlin blockade and related UN Security Council issues.

Paris Soviet Union United Nations United Nations General Assembly United States France Moscow Lini Af. Molotov Soutcess Sa Germany Berlin U. S George C. Marshall Ernest Bevin Forad Security Council Edmbassador Yves Jaigneau

Watkins Acres Progress Ahead of Schedule in Frederick

Construction at Watkins Acres in the western Frederick suburbs advances faster than planned. One building may be ready for occupancy around October 15 as six buildings with four to six apartments rise, with three nearly roofed and a fourth ready for roofing. Assurances on sewer and water mains by October 15 depend on utilities, and temporary access will serve until roads are finished. Units will include electrical systems and automatic garbage disposal in each kitchen.

Watkins Acres Frederick Asa H. Watkins Watkins

James Guilty First Degree Murder Charge

James Eugene H. James, 31, was convicted of first degree murder in the knife slaying of 11 year old Marsha Brill on July 6. Judge Herman M. Moser found him sane at the time, saying James acted under compulsive hostility to immature females. The court called him a dangerous, defective delinquent and pending appeal motions.

Baltimore Eugene H. James Jenitor Marsha Brill Herman M. Moser James Siosers

How To Burp A Baby In Hartford Pamphlet

A Connecticut health department pamphlet explains a burping method to support a baby’s posture. It recommends placing the infant across the mother’s lap with the head above the feet and a gentle back stroke to reduce sagging and aid growth.

Hartford Conn Ealth Department Baby

Hood College set to inaugurate Dr Andrew Truxal as president

Hood College will inaugurate Dr Andrew G Truxal as president on its Frederick campus with a theater ceremony and Meyran Hall reception. Johns Hopkins president Isaiah Bowman will give the inaugural address, with other speakers from state church and higher education groups. Dr Truxal, formerly of Dartmouth, led curriculum changes and veteran counseling there. Detailing of the program will follow.

Andrew G. Truxal Hood College Thar James H. Gambrill, Jr Frederick Elizabeth Eckhardt May Jane McCarrell Gambrill Meyran Hall Truxal Isaiah Bowman Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Trunal Evangelical and Reformed Church Hood Dartmouth College Dartmouth Hanover Selectmen Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity New England Truxall Franklin and Marshall Colege Seminary of the Lancaster Columbia Universit Franklin and Marshall College

Four-Cent Chase Hospitalized After Middle Alley Fray

In Frederick an old colored offender known as Four-Cent Chase was taken to the Frederick Memorial Hospital with a serious stab wound to the left abdomen and additional cuts after a late night fight in Middle Alley. Police reported blood flowed in the street and noted multiple injuries. A woman, Mary Williams, also was hospitalized briefly with several cuts. Authorities charged Chase and prepared warrants against others. several arrests were reported with bail set.

George Frederick Frederick Biermorial Hospital Middle Alley Mary Wiliams Woman's House Hospital Chase John W. Crone Austin Arnold Aiarket Albert E Pier St Kanede Burras

Weather Bureau Moves to Trailer Office in Frederick

A Weather Bureau office will operate from a trailer at the airport grounds after the old State Police building lease expires. Officials say a trailer will handle public service duties by phone until the terminal building is ready in about 60 days. The move follows a New York ruling against extending the current lease and aims to maintain weather service access for citizens. Mayor Lloyd C. Culler reports the city is securing a trailer and telephone service to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Frederick New City Weather Bureau Onlce 2 New York State Police Route 40 Baughman

Fingerprints On Death Car Are Studied in Maryland

Glen Burnie Sept 22 Fingerprints from a death car a blood spotted road map and a futile trip with mine detectors highlighted police efforts to solve the killing of Mary Christine Kline and her boyfriend John H Mahlan. Both bodies were found near Annapolis after they went out on a date Friday night. Mahlan had been shot and beaten. Police studied a blood stained highway map found a mile from Mahlan’s abandoned car. the map showed a line from Glen Burnie to York Pa. Mahlan’s father identified the map and recalled the trip. Officers obtained fingerprints from Mahlan and sent them to Washington for analysis as investigators combed the area for buried weapons or other clues. A 21 year old man is held for questioning about a separate theft matter. Funeral services for Mahlan and Kline are set in Glen Burnie.

Glen Burnie Mary Christine Kline Mary John H. Mahlan Annapolis Boil Delaware Bridgeville Del Maryland Seaford Anne Arundel County John H. Souers Mahian Lipin’s York Mahlan Souers Washington Marler Creek

German Editors to Learn American Newspaper Ways in Postwar Program

Fifteen German editors and publishers are brought to the United States for weeks to study American newsroom methods. Under a Rockefeller grant, leaders including Eisenhower arrange residencies at Columbia University and the American Press Institute to observe editors, writers, photo staff, and reporters. They will tour Providence and Washington before interning at U.S. papers to apply lessons back home.

James Marlow New York Hitler Sher Germany Rockefeller Foundation Dwight D. Eisenhower Columbia University Rockefeller American Press Institute The University Columbia Institute Press Institute Providence RB. I Washington

Fall Arrives With Cooler Temps After Rain

A weather summary notes a cool morning as autumn nears with rain totaling 0.77 inches for September. Water levels at Fishing Creek reservoir sit three feet four inches below top, while Monocacy River near Buckeystown Dam runs muddy. Potomac near Knoxville remains clear.

Frank Weddle Fishing Creek Reservoir Eatlier Bureau Monocacy Buckeystown Dam Potomac Knoxville

Hurricane Aims At Florida Citrus Belt

A hurricane packing 100 mph winds moved over Lake Okeechobee and tracked toward central Florida's citrus belt. Gusts reached 160 mph in Key West with 8,300 shelter residents in Miami. Forecasters warned the storm would pass near Clewiston and traverse Lake Okeechobee before heading to Daytona Beach. Several deaths were reported in the Keys and Highlands County refugees sought shelter in Sebring.

Miami Fla Lake Okeechobee Florida Flo Florida Keys Starn Kady Norton Keys Key West Truman White House Red Cross Highlands County Sebring Clewiston Daytona Beach Atlantic Navy Citrus Everelades City Atlantic Coast

Garbage on roads menace to traffic in county

County officials warn that dumping trash along roads has become a serious nuisance. Sheriff Guy Anders cites a recent incident on Lamsville road with debris blocking traffic, and County Engineer Roger Willard reports workers rerouted to clear it. Residents are urged to report dumpers as signs discourage disposal along Ballenger Creek road.

Guy Annders Lamsville Roger H. Willard Anders Ballenger Creek Oitz Rianr

Fire crews respond to false alarm at Strine’s Garage

All four city fire companies answered a general alarm at 140 this afternoon for Strine's Garage on Abrecht Place but found employees burning grease along the side of the building, not a blaze.

Strine Abrecht Place Gorage

Britain backs Bernadotte plan for Palestine solution

Britain pledges support to Count Folke Bernadotte in his recommendations for resolving the Palestine question. The move comes as authorities acknowledge the urgency of a peaceful settlement amid ongoing tensions.

Britain Folke Bernadotte

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