OPA price controls under fire amid subsidy cut proposals
Debate over amendments to OPA policy would slash subsidy payments by 25 percent in the next fiscal year and push the government to exit subsidies by June 30, 1947. A repealer of the maximum average price policy could raise automobile costs by 300 million dollars next year. The House panel plans to begin debate soon, amid concerns from administration supporters about a tougher floor fight. The article notes the Holstein cow’s import history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Outland
D-Calif
Rayburn
D-Tex
Card of Thanks for Fannie Carter
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and aunt Fannie Carter. Gratitude for floral tributes and the use of cars. Signed by William H. Carter, Howard Brown, and Alice Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Carter
William H. Carter
Howard Brown
Alice Johnson
Nice
In Memoriam Notices for Houser Hollinger Hull Rohrer
In memory of Edna Kathleen Houser died April 6 1941 by husband and daughter Leon Houser and Adv Mrs Roy Stoner Jr. Also David T Hollinger died 1943 not dead to us who loved him Adv Wife and Grandchildren. Isaiah D Hull died April 6 1945 one year ago by son Arthur. Charles Harry Rohrer died April 6 1935 by Leta and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Houser
Roy" Stoner, Jr
Hull
Isaiah D. Hull
Two Democrats File for Sheriff of Washington County
The article reports two well known Democrats filing for sheriff in Washington County. It, quotes a candidate referencing service in the Meuse Argonne campaign and a Purple Heart, and outlines plans for salary reform of the sheriff’s office, modernization of fees, and tax savings. The candidate pledges open minds, courtesy, and fair consideration of citizens’ welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse-Argonne
John B. Huyett
Wilson
Sherif
Washington County
Ritchie
Maryland
Allegany
Frederick
Cen Saneena
Summer vacations spread out for Fairchild Aircraft workers
Fairchild Aircraft will distribute employee vacations over eight months from May 6 to December 28 to keep plants operating. Assistant GM Paul J. Frizzell said there will be no two week shutdown for vacations, aiming to minimize disruption to operations.
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Fairchild Aircraft
Paul J. Frizzell
Morgan Harris-Stawney Runs Again for Allegany County
Morgan Harris Stawney of Allegany county is announced yesterday he will seek reelection, subject to the Republican primary on June 4.
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Morgan
Harris
Stawney
Allegany County
Gloom at Coal Parley Stalls on Strike Settlement
Washington April 6 negotiation talks to end the soft coal strike continued at Secretary Schwellenbach request though neither operators nor United Mine Workers expect progress. He declined a weekend recess urging negotiators to press for a swift settlement as 409000 miners remain idle and proposals from Charles Dorrance to submit issues to a government fact finding panel drew little support.
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Washington
Schwellenhbach
United Mine Workers
Schwellenbach
Charles Dorrance
West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
Keitel Admits To Cruelties At Nuremberg Trial
Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel testifies at Nuremberg describing three acts he carried out under Hitler. He cites warfare in the Soviet Union, Gestapo executions of British POWs, and a decree for liquidation of patriots in occupied Western countries as grave crimes. He says these acts were against his conscience and education as a German officer.
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Nuernberg
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
International Tribunal Today
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Union
Gestapo
Hitler
Keitel
David Maxwell Fyfe
Germany
Two Dead and Many Hurt In Nevada Train Crash
A Western Pacific eastbound passenger train derailed in mountainous northeastern Nevada near Pilot at 3 20 p m PST. Two people were killed and 53 injured, with about ten seriously hurt. Ten cars including three tourist sleepers and three day coaches jumped the tracks 159 miles east of Salt Lake City.
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Nevada
Western Pacific Railroad
Salt Lake City
Realty Turnover Sets New Local Weekly High
A broad listing of property transfers shows a record week for real estate turnover. Numerous parcels change hands across multiple streets and towns, with prices ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, including lots on Hagerstown Smithsburg road and East Street, and farms near Indian Springs district. Names include Beulah Smith, Annie R. Lighter, Lloyd M. Lighter, D Paul Cald, Mary A Bauer, Evan McCrossley, Elmer Nichols, Cohen Brothers Inc, H Earl Weagley, Ralph B. Stoutier, Laban H. Martin, Mount Airy, and many others, reflecting a robust market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Wilson Boulevard
Beulah
Smith
Annie R. Lighter
Lloyd M. Lighter
Bounsboro
Russell T., Bair
D. Paul ¢Ald
Hagerstown
Smithsburg Road
Stanley ¥. Dean
A. Bauer
Evan Mc. Crossley
Potomac Avenue
William M. Grimm
Elmer S. Nichols
Leo Nichols
H. Earl Weagley
Cohen Brothers, Inc
Friendship Park
South Side
Cypress Street
Victor P. Buhrman
Hore A. Lum
West Side
Mitchell Avenue
Elizabeth H. Ankeney
Adrian c. Faith
Indian Springs
Hyson H. Akers
Stanley E. Aulebaugh
Hancock
George W. Duvall
William E. Schindler
Wits
Washington Street
Richard A. Henson
Marshall BE. Reed
Sharpsburg
Cohen Brothers
Innc
Ralph B. Stoutier
Woodtang Way
Daniel A. Binkley
Laban H. Martin
Maugansville
Amos
Hege
David M. Eby
Mount Airy
William R. Glaghill
George F. Bricker
Salem Avenue
Land transfers on various roads around Hagerstown area
A series of property transactions is recorded in Washington County listings. Notable parcels exchange hands on Georgia Avenue, Fountain Head, and the Hagerstown to Waynesboro corridor, with prices ranging from 10 to 33,000 dollars. Multiple conveyances involve both individuals and couples, including estates near Sharpsburg, Bonar Avenue, and Linwood Road, with several parcels linked to school properties and development sites.
Break In Girl's Murder Questioned by Police
A broken case file shows investigators linking a break in to the disappearance of Betty Jane Kennedy. Autopsy cites dislocation of the second cervical vertebra and strangulation as the cause. Family recollections note she left home after a quarrel with a sister. Her parents Mr and Mrs John H. Kennedy survive.
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Miss Kennedy
Capt. Peters
Farl MacFarland
Washington, D. C
John B. Huyett
Pauline Gonder
Betty Jane
Miss Kennedy Jis
Johm HE
Sadie Butler
Land Transfers Recorded in Distinct Property Deals
A string of property deeds lists Thomas Leonard and wife exchanging on Highland avenue for 500 dollars, Harvey C Beard and wife selling to Rebecca Fiegley on Carrolton avenue for 2900, and Irad H Pine with wife to Edward Balls and wife across three parcels at Dam No 4 for 3000. Other entries include J Frank Wagner to Irad H Pine for three parcels at Dam No 4 for 3400, George N Oswald to Frances Harman and Aline Sowers on Hamilton boulevard for 10 dollars, Estelle Coffman to Leo Miller at Corman Farm 151 acres for 9000, plus multiple transfers around Hagerstown Cayetown road and Montpelier farm with values up to 20000 and a 126 acre Downsville tract at 13000. Several niceties note buyer and seller names and streets including West Franklin Street and Boonsboro Cayetown road.
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Tony Pennier
Christopher E. McEwen, Sr
Marsland Avenue
Harry Higgins
Chas. W. Seburn
Blairs Valley
Pietro Mancini
Frederick R. Bowers
Vista Street
Roy Hull
Chester Sagie
Lot. Hancock
Rolio O. Mack
Noah EB. Churchey
Pope Avenue
Paul E. Lighter
Samuel N. Fox
Main Avenue
Ross Street
Edwin Hiickson
Elmer
Egolf
Liberty Street
Albert D. Brubaker
Roscoe
Beckley
St. James
Samuel R. Wells
Ralph $. Boyer
Hamilton Boulevard
Charles N. Snake
Earl C. Turner
Medway Road
Brookline Avenue
Earl E. Egolf
Oliver R. Mumma
Leitersboro Road
Mee R. Darden
Harry Avaughn
Elizabeth Street
Andrew H. Norris
William A
Chas. Q. E. Stoner
Mulberry Street
Harry P. McLaughlin
Charles V. Larrick
George A. McLaughlin
Mason-Dixon
Irvin R. Middickanff
Edward E. Bostetter
Roy L. Hoffman
Amanda R. Eby
Russell H. Martin
Mangansville
Annie A. Leatherman
Ellsworth H. Geist
Cavetown Road
Luther W. Garns
Jacob E. Hershman
Charles G. Hoffmaster
Elmer S. Ridenour
Lot
Funkstown
S. Pierce King
Francis C. Kefanver
Boonsboro
Harry R. Seibert
Stanley V. Dean
North Mulberry
Broadway
Cleavie A. Bohn
Elmer B. Mongan
Virginia Avenue
Xa 2 Education
Washington Co
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Harry M. Sprecher
Fred €. Wilhide
Linwood Road
William P. Burke
J. Conley Hoover
Ernest W. Hoffman
Conococheague Creek
John D. Rowland
John §. Guise, Sr
Maryland Avenue
Charles L. Eck
Bayard W. Goslin
Pen-Mar
William L. Byerly
Charles A. Lochbaum
Randolph Avenue
Edgewood Avenue
Board of Education of
Washington County
William L. Everly
Ridge Avenue
J. Frank Wine
George K. Magoutas
East Church Street
Hiram E. Shupp
E. Aldine Lakin
J. Lee Mullen
Dore
South End Development Co
Williamsport
Norman Grove
Williamsport- Downsville
Leo H. Miller
Chas. F. Strole
Oak Hill Avenue
Hagerstown - Maugansville
Hamilton Homes, Inc
Hewitt G. Worthington
Hamilton Park
Charles M. Hawn
Thomas Leonard
Highland Avenue
Harvey C. Beard
Rebecca EB. Feigley
West Side
Carrolton Avenue
Irad H. Pine
Edward C. Balls
J. Frank Wagner
George N. Oswald
Frances L. Harman
Aline H. Sowers
West Franklin Street
Kennedy Family Remains Return For Funeral Services
The Kennedy family of this city with sisters Mrs Pauline Gonder and Mrs Gladys Cox both of Hagerstown and brother Pfc Amos Kennedy stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri. body taken to A K Coffman funeral home for funeral services Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Paul Watlington, burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
Plans for Opening Municipal Pool Drafted
Plans for opening the Municipal Swimming Pool are developing here. City Councilmen will inspect the pool next week to study needs for repairs before the opening date.
Tenney Signals Stay in Republican State Senate Race
Robert R. Tenney answered rumors by stating he will remain in the fight for the Republican nomination for State Senate, declaring his commitment to the race last night.
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Robert R. Tenney
Senate
Seven year old hit by car in Frostburg incident
Seven year old Darwin Hull of 200 block East Antietam Street sustained possible collarbone and left leg fractures after being struck by an automobile on East Franklin Street yesterday evening. Paul E. Carter of Frostburg, driver of the car, was charged by Patrolmen Palmer and Lowry with having no driver's license. The youth was transported to Washington County Hospital.
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Darwin Hull
Antietam Street
East Franklin Atreat
Paul E. Carter
Frostburg
Palmer and
Lowry
Washington County Hospital
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Ady
Arthur
Leta
Charles Harry Rohrér
Danzer Metal Works Company
Western Pacific
Rotz
Raymond
Kotz Voultry Farm
Fort Lovnon
BON SF Chonel
St. Thomas Vehange
America
Kaiser - Frazer
Wakenight Motor Co., Inc
Franklin St
Vic Ay
Jase
McPhail Paint CO
Athey’s Paints
Klomans
Klaman Instrument Co
Kloman Instrument CO
Eye St
Doctors Hospital
HM Avenue
Clever M. Reynolds
Edgar ©. Mathias
Robert L. Wagaman
North Potomac Street
Wiliam W. Beachley
Leonard W. Embly
Middletown Road
Ernest M. Mose
J. Leroy Statler
Kenneth C. Timmons
Isaac J. Gelwicks
Georgia Avenue
Nora
Saum
Kenneth; Grove
Fairground Avenue
George E. Slaybaugh
Pedro
Yupuico
Fountain Head
Wilbur Skelton
Leroy Willams
Bakersville
Taylor’s Landing
Susan M. Wilson
Lewis A
Alan Rimness
ST .Hagerstown
Chevrolet
CAMRY
Arthur Dorsey
Cor. N. Locust
Randolph
Cauffman
Sundrive
Fountain Service
Lee
Reichard
de Laure
Mayflower
Farmers& Merchants Bank
Washington St
Preston Road
Fountain Head Heights
Standard Insulation CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
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