Sugar Glut Threat Fades as Supplies Rise Worldwide
wartime fears of sugar shortages fade as stores stock ample supplies and brand names appear on bags. a local dealer cut price to 8 cents a pound for 1948 spring delivery, selling out quickly. beet growers fear a future surplus if consumption and foreign relief demand lag, while per capita use since rationing ended remains below 1941 levels.
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U. S
America
California
Department of Agriculture
Six Live Jap Mines Found On Fla Beach
Miami dispatch reports six armed Japanese anti shipping mines washed ashore on a Florida beach near Fort Pierce after a recent hurricane. Coast Guardsmen found them while surveying Atlantic beaches. No official theory on their origin. unofficially suspected to have come from Japan or Italy via submarines, with a 20,000 mile voyage noted.
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Fla
Miami
Atlantic
Fort Pierce
Coast Guard
Cape Horn
Japan
Truman Calls Cabinet Meet at White House Today
President Truman summoned his cabinet to the White House for the first formal session since his return from Brazil. Cabinet sessions are usually on Fridays, with no explanation given for today’s meeting after a lunch with Truman last Monday. Meanwhile Tokyo reported over 1,100,000 people left homeless by last week’s floods across northern Honshu.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Brazil
Mr. Truman
Tokyo
Home Ministry
Honshu
Nation Today The enduring allure of 1930s bridge building fades
Washington notes a shift from rapid boom to slow postwar rebuild. The Narrows Tacoma collapse in 1940 exposes steel shortages and higher costs, with Army engineers approving new suspensions over the Delaware and twin Potomac spans under construction. Talks of bridges rise from New Orleans to Annapolis and San Francisco Bay, while a Battery Park to Brooklyn tunnel replaces a hoped New York harbor rainbow.
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Washington
Narrows
Tacoma
Wash
Puget Sound
E. L. Erickson
Public Roads Administration
Bult
Army
Delaware
Wilmington
Potomac
New Orleans
Mississippi
Algiers
Memphis
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Oakland
New York Harbor
Battery Park
Brooklyn
May Set Time Soon To Begin Rails Removal
The Public Service Commission authorized near term removal of the Middletown Frederick trolley line of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway with bus service. Rail and overhead wire sections likely scrapped by Frederick Iron and Steel chief Jacob Goldberg for use at his Frederick plant as trolleys still operate to allow last rides for Frederick residents who recall 1897 trips to Braddock Heights.
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Middletown- Frederick
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway
Public Service Commission
West South Street
Jacob Goldberg
Frederick Trom and Steel, Inc
Focal
Goldberg
Williamsport- Hagerstown
Williamsport
Wilson Boulevard
Hagerstown
Frederick
Frederick Iron and Teel
Frederick-Middletown
Braddock Heights
More Aviation Fuel Needed By Services
Washington September 23 Army Navy Petroleum Board official said it looks almost impossible for services to obtain as much aviation fuel as they need in the first six months of 1948. Vogel executive officer said a conference with petroleum industry representatives is planned.
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Washington
Col. G. Hi, Vogel
Army-Navy Petroleum Board
Vogel
Deeds Recorded For Several Local Property Transfers
Deeds filed in the clerk's office show Abraham I Ellin selling his Lindbergh residence to Dr and Mrs Thomas H Quill for about 25600. Clarence J Fink sells to Earl L Gifft a quarter acre on Thurmont Sabillasville road for about 8000. Joseph William Robinson sells the Red House farm in Woodville district to Rev and Mrs Trago W Lloyd, about 125 acres, for around 4500.
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Abraham I. Ellin
Lindbergh Avenue
Thomas H. Quill
Clarence J. Fink
Earl L. Gifft
Thurmont- Sabillasville
Thurmont
Joseph William Robinson
Trago W. Lloyd
Red House
Woodville
New Bridge Finished In Two Weeks
The Sandy Hook bridge over the Potomac, a million-dollar structure, is expected to be completed in about two weeks with a Virginia side connecting road ready a week later. Substructure and steel work are done, painting halfway, and the five-mile Virginia approach is nearing macadam completion linking to Hillsboro road and Charles Town.
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Sandy Hook
Potomac River
Virginia
Maryland
McLean Construction Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel
Hillsboro
Charles Town
W. Va
Shenandoah River
Bolivar
W.va
Bolivar Bridge
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Auto Wreck Case Flagged as Noise in Court
State witness absence led magistrate to nol pros Reckless driving charge against Robert S. Duncan of Pittsburgh after Route 15 wreck near Hansonville. Duncan’s wife Margaret injured. George English of Thurmont unable to appear. Approximately 1009 dollars in total damage to vehicles. Sheriff Corbin noted other fines for traffic infractions. Also reports Maryland farm operations improved after late August rains.
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Robert S. Duncan
Pittsburgh
Hansonville
Manuel
Weinberg
Duncan
Margaret
Peoples Court Room
W. W. Gorbin
State Police
George R. English
Thurmont
English
Route
Sgt. Corbin
Duncans
Washington
Robert Snyder
Baltimore
Joseph W. Butter
Winchester
Maryland
Weather Bureau
Part Of German Gold To Be Distributed
Washington report says a big three commission agreed to promptly distribute part of a 330 million dollar gold hoard seized from Germany during the war. The move aims to aid European nations facing financial needs.
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Washington
20 Gambling Cases Sent To Montgomery
Leonardtown September 24 Twenty of twenty five St Mary's county gambling cases will be tried in Montgomery county due to jurors unwilling to convict despite clear proof. State's Attorney Camalier argued for transfer to Rockville, Judge Gray approved, Judge Marbury criticized heightened local hostility and warned against public boycotts and assembly restrictions.
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Leonardtown
St. Mary's County
Montgomery County
John B. Gray
Gray
C. Henry Camalier
St Mary's County
Camalier
Rockville
Charles Marbury
St Mary's
Marbury
John King
Lexington Park
St. Mary’s Court
2 County Citizens Association
Northeaster To Strike Maryland From Atlantic Coast
The Weather Bureau warned of a strong gale moving up the coast hitting Maryland late today. The Eastern Shore will feel full force with rain as a Marcheaster reaches the state this afternoon. Winds 25 to 45 mph, Snow Hill near the storm center.
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Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Maryland
Yugoslavia Warned by United States Over Ultimatums
Washington warns Yugoslavia to stop issuing ultimatums to British and American troops in the Trieste area, saying the act is dangerous and could trigger serious incidents. Secretary Lovell noted Ambassador Cavendish Cannon delivered the protest in Belgrade this week regarding recent Yugoslav actions demanding boundary alterations in the zone.
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Washington
United States
Yugoslavia
Trieste
Lovell
Cavendish Cannon
Belgrade
Marshal Tite
Free Territory of
Declaration of Intentions for Maryland Voters 1948
New Maryland residents planning to vote in the 1948 Presidential election must declare their intention at the Circuit Court by November 1. Maryland law requires at least one year of intent before an election. Those who turn 21 while residing in Maryland may register on regular registration days.
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Maryland
Circuit Court
Statewide FFA stock judging set for Frederick Fair week
From 350 to 400 vocational agriculture students from Maryland high schools will travel to Frederick for the State FFA judging contests at the Frederick Fair. The annual State FFA banquet moves to Friday night to allow Friday award presentations for dairy cattle beef cattle potato and swine judging. Rev Nevin Smith will deliver the principal address.
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Maryland
Frederick
Future Farmers of America
Nevin Smith
Emmanuel Reformed Church of
Hanover
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland Extension Service
College Park
John B. Funk
Fair Grounds
Cool Mass Moving In From North Dakota to Minnesota
A new mass of cool air from Saskatchewan moved into North Dakota and Minnesota, freezing temperatures and frost likely across the north central region tonight. Readings showed 30s in Grand Forks Pembina Dickinson Jamestown and International Falls, with 22 at Winnipeg.
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Associated Press
Saskatchewan
North Dakota
Minnesota
North Central
Appalachians
Rockies
Atlantic States
New York State
Grand Forks
Pembina
Dickinson
Jamestown
N. D
International Falls
Mann
Mercury
Winnipeg
Man
Pacific Coast
Mountain States
Fresno
Calif
Los Angeles
Maryland Weather Wanes to Cool Tuesday as Storm Looms
The cold spell continues with a high near 60 degrees and a low around 39, marking the second night under 40. Brisk winds persist as a tropical storm offshore may bring rain, with showers likely late today and tonight ending by Thursday as conditions warm.
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Weather Bureau
Maryland
Hindu Rope Trick Puzzles Magicians Paris
In Paris on Sept 24 a gathering of 500 magicians discusses the famed Hindu rope trick. Maurice Serdina, organizer of the first International Congress of Magicians, notes no one present has seen the trick, yet all have heard of it and wish to learn its method.
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Paris
Maurice Serdina
City Council Orders Immediate Sidewalk Repairs in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, City Council passed a ruling forcing property owners to repair sidewalks at once. Councilman E J Leonard had urged rehabilitation citing long skirts and high heels as factors in increased falls on broken pavement.
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Pittsburgh
E. J. Leonard
Tropical storm moves north through Carolinas with heavy rain
A tropical storm tracked from Florida through Georgia into the Carolinas causing coastal flooding and high winds but little structural damage. Savannah recorded 4.58 inches of rain with several marooned families rescued by boat, Brunswick saw 7.5 inches, winds peaked near 50 mph, and advisories urged caution along the coast as the storm weakened inland north of Savannah.
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S. C
Caribbean Sea
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Savannah
Weather Bureau
Brunswick
Here
Civil Aeronautics Communication Center
Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware
Hunter Field
Taft Sees Booing Help GOP In Election Fight
Senator Taft predicts protest methods will aid Republicans' election win after a hostile meeting in Seattle. An unruly audience shouted down Taft as he defended the Taft Hartley act, while booing and calls of communists erupted. Taft, with a bandaged left hand from a rail station incident, urged tax cuts to ease living costs amid the disruption.
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Seattle
Taft
Ohio
Wilbur Zundel
Young Men's Republican Club
Donald T. Hall
Homer R. Jones
Jones
Hugh Delacy
Special Commission Watch Dog Plan Aimed at Balkans Peace
The United States delegation to the United Nations Assembly discussed a plan for an ispecial watch dog commission under Assembly authority to restore Balkans peace. English philanthropist Emma Cons is credited with transforming the Royal Victoria Hall into a renowned performance venue.
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Special Commission
Leke
United States
United Nations Assembly
Balkans
Assembly
Emma Cons
Royal Victoria Hall
Old Vic
Inspecting Gen. Lee and IG system scrutiny
NEA dispatch analyzes the Lee command inspection gaps noting the Army inspector general system operates as a confidential arm with limited authority. It contrasts civilian agency proposals and historical reforms while highlighting monthly complaints and reporting flaws. Secretary Marshall calls Western Europe experts for intensified policy on aid timing.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
John “Court Howse
Inspector General
Lee
Italy
Col
Clarence E. Cotter
Colorado National Guard
Cotter
Eisenhower
Ruark
Army
General Wyche
Harry Truman
War Investigating Committee
Ray Sawyer
Aged women rescued from North Side rooming house fire
A fire in a North Side rooming house last night left eleven elderly women trapped. Seven aged women were overcome by smoke, including a 91 year old, but all were rescued with others by responders and taken to safety.
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Chicago
Police dump wartime slug and weapon haul into Long Island Sound
In New York on Sept 24 authorities announced that 328 340 slugs and discs removed from subway turnstiles since January 1 1943 are being dumped into Long Island Sound. The post war collection also includes 3154 pistols revolvers 467 machine guns rifles and shotguns 2041 air and spring rifles 838 toy pistols and 1316 other weapons including knives swords and brass knuckles.
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New York
Long Island Sound
Police Department
Put Brakes On Bankers Are Asked
Washington officials urged banks to curb dangerous credit practices amid post war inflation. Comptroller Preston Delano called on state banking commissioners to restrain credit in 9,500 institutions as part of a broader push to reduce inflationary pressures. Association president Thomas Leggett echoed demands for tighter credit to curb speculators and undercapitalized promoters. Delano cited rapid money supply growth and supply shortages as root causes, noting deposits up 153 percent since 1938 while capital rose 39.3 percent.
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Washington
Preston Delano
Delano
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Thomas W. Leggett
United States
Russia Beaten In UN Test Votes United States tries for veto-free security plan
United Nations Assembly votes crushed Soviet opposition and backed American sponsored items for Greece Korea and a veto-free security agency. Argentina proposal on Italian peace treaty revision moved to agenda despite Russian objections as Britain and France stayed on the sidelines. Diplomatic sources say the split may influence the session’s course with Russia likely to resist proposed agencies while the US pushes ahead.
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Russia
Britain
France
United States
United Nations
Marshall
America
Glritem
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Earle N. Haines
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Jacob Hildebrand
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Motter Avenue
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Moscow
Taso
Nes Wo Terk
Hector McNeil
GU. N. General Assembly
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