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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1947

Page

3

White House blamed for high grain prices in Chicago talk

Chicago Board of Trade president J Q McClintock charged the Truman Administration with driving grain prices up by government grain purchases for export. Congress may consider controls if speculation continues, while Secretary Anderson reported exchanges rejected doubling margin requirements and urged a congressional probe. Retail prices showed declines while futures rose across grains butter and eggs. Senator Vit said Congress could act if speculation persists.

Washington J. Q McClintock Chicago Board of Trade Truman Associated Press Congress Anderson Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Flanders Rvit Congressional

Perjury Charges Sought Against Hanns Eisler

Washington September 26 The House Committee on Un-American Activities recommends that Hanns Eisler be prosecuted for perjury and passport fraud and deported. Eisler, a 34 year old German born Hollywood songwriter, admitted applying for Communist Party membership in Germany in 1926 and perjuring his way in and out of the United States. His brother Gerhart Eisler was recently convicted of passport fraud and contempt of the Committee.

Washington House Committee On Un-American Activities Hanns Eisler Justice Department Eisler Hollywood Communist Party Germany United States Soviet Russia State Department Gerhart Eisler Un-American Activities Committee

Weather data and odd note from a 1947 issue

Weather report shows none precipitation in past 24 hours and 232 inches year to date for September. It lists high and low temperatures yesterday and a year ago, sun and moon rise and set times, and river conditions for Monocacy and Potomac. An odd sentence asserts a whale can stay underwater over an hour despite noting it is a mammal.

Buckerstown Potomac Point of Rocks

Six Months For Assaulting His Wife

Harold FR. Lydard of 401 West South street was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg after conviction for assault and battery on his wife Dorothy Lydard. Lydard filed notice of appeal with a $1,000 realty bond signed by Mr and Mrs Roger B Gordon. Two men faced reckless driving charges with fines and costs. Peace disturbance cases against Pearl Dorsey and Irene Diges were dismissed. Magistrate Weinberg fined himself a dollar for a parking meter violation.

Harold FR. Lydard West South Street House of Correction Manuel M. Weinberg Dorothy Lydard Lydard Roger B. Gordon Marvin Charles Harsock Harry Quinn Ernest Joseph McKenzie East Patrick Street Alton Twentey Pearl Dorsey Irene Diges Philip Culler Weinberg City of Frederick Manuel Weinberg Sgt. Cuiter

Public Opinion Split On Price Controls And Rationing

Seven residents were asked if price controls and rationing should be restored for key foods to curb rising prices and aid overseas relief. Most favored revival, citing current high costs. several supported ensuring adequate relief supplies. Respondents included John P. Dennis Harrison Kehne Robert P. Bailey George Rentzell and Charles ML Dodd.

John P. Dennis North Bentz Street

Leaves For States Street Officer Reassignment Mentioned

Leaves for States street will depart Farbo in the Pacific for reassignment in the United States soon. Dept Ports has served as S and E officer for the Marianas Bonins command since January. Previously he worked in the same capacity in the special services department at Marbo and is a Western Maryland College graduate who attended the University of North Carolina.

Knollhill Herd Tops April Ayrshire Dairy Rankings

Knollhill herd of W Paul Etzler Frederick won a top ten ranking in April under the Ayrshire Herd Testing Plan. National Secretary C T Conklin Brings word the Etzler herd averaged 3194 pounds of milk and 46 6 pounds of butterfat that month. Daisymae Penshurst Brisk Man leads with 1971 pounds of milk and 86 7 pounds of fat while Ras and Remona Lass follow with 1761, 72 2 and 1884, 697 pounds respectively.

Ayrshire Knollhill W. Paul Etzler Frederick C. T. Conklin Brandon Knobbill Daisymae Penshurst Brisk Man Knoithill Ras Daisymae Knolchil Remona Lass New Hampshire

Unionville Homemakers Club first fall meeting summary

Unionville Homemakers Club held its first fall meeting with Miss Lou Davis and Miss Bohn assisting a demonstration on Vegetables on the Table and Pressure Cookers. Officers reported, visits noted, and a plan to reconvene October 14 at Community Hall Unionville. Buckeystown tour and demonstrations followed with 24 members attending.

Unionville Club Unionville Homemakers Club Lou Davis Guy Baker Miss Davis Bohn Lesterer Carrie Pearce Herbert Willar Alena Rosikova Czechoslovakia Ollie Jones Vincent van Googh Unionville Merryland Tract Club Merryland Tract Homemakers Club Edgar Wirts Oscar Shafer Loz Davis Virts Hartman Emogene Wenner William Pfiefer Brs David Kifer Stephen Foster Charles Flook Vincent van Gough Munich Susie Thomas Edgar Ferrell George Chick Buckeystown

Remove Mildew Spots At Once U Md Advises

University of Maryland Extension home economists advise prompt action against mildew on furniture and goods. Dry affected items using sun and air, then treat upholstered items with brushing, vacuuming, or light soapy sponges. leather with alcohol or soap. wood with soap, kerosene, or perborate bleach. painted surfaces with a commercial cleaner and mildew resistant paint.

University of Maryland

Seaman First Class Roland Ridenour On 30 Day Leave

Roland Ridenour Seaman First Class home on a 30 day leave from the ship Tollo vana AO 64 visits his mother Mrs Ken Ridenour in Thurmont. He plans to remain until October 10 and return to his duties aboard the vessel.

Roland Ridenour

Six And Dorsey Cases Monday

Lieut Frank Dorsey faces general charges of conduct unbecoming an officer at a Police Commission hearing Monday night. The case was set as priority with few witnesses expected and three to testify for Dorsey. The commission will not rush a decision and may defer until after the Six case, possibly reporting both to the Board of Aldermen together.

Frank Dorsey Police Commission Ernest, Abrecht Ernest Jr Commission William Mbm Storm Abrecht West Fourth Street Dorsey Leutenant Reno O Fred 3. Straley Board of Aldermen

Accusations Dropped Then Reconsidered in Lieut Six Case

The News reports that Lieut Six remains co charged with Chief Straley after a reversal of withdrawal. Swomley seeks to bring the case before the Commission Monday with hearings following Straley’s pattern. Testimony will be behind closed doors and the commission will disclose its conclusions in a later Aldermen report.

Drawal Lieut Six Straley Daniel E. Swomley Swomley

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