Antique trade thrives amid shortages and inflation
The antique market expands as Britain and Europe face shortages and inflation. Dealers like Beckley in Funkstown adjust to scarce furniture, while American fortunes spur interest in European art treasures. Experts warn buyers to know their pieces, and reputable dealers remain key amid rising prices and global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hweer Beckley
Funkstown
Britain
Bagland
England
Furie
Bextles
Kennedy
Caitique Basin
Whils
Tange Hye
Dacqueline Kennedy
Hoger Reckles
ST Hunt
Snyder
Tobias
Mapetewath
Europe
Armerica
Washington County
Washington
Tuvestment Ag
U S Economy High In Spirits And Prospects Shining Bright
The article notes mild abuses on Wall Street while overall economic mood improves. It reports April rule changes by Mey, emergency certification by the National Mediation Board, and a favorable business tone with rising retail sales to nearly 4.5 billion in February and record new orders at manufacturers. Stock totals show weekly gains and bond sales around 27 million par value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Commerce Department
Prayer Today Be with Us O God at Sea and Shore
Prayer today asks God to be with us as we endure losses and dangers at sea and on land. The author invokes faith, recalling Christ on the cross and seeking divine presence in darkness, with mentions of a Methodist minister in Waynes, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wo
Waynes
N.C
Porch Removal Dispute Sparks Neighbor Panic
Residents report two men arrived in front of Amie Dillon home and tore at a porch tearing it apart while claiming a red flag sale. Neighbors say Dillon did not order porch removal and watched as workers propped the porch and removed steps. The incident occurred as Easter season items rise in sales with holiday baskets and faux grass evolving in popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie Dillon
Dillod
Dillon
Ale
Unclear prompt text about teaching and quiz show
Fragmentary OCR notes mention courses and a university event tied to a team and a national quiz show. Details are incomplete, but the item seems to reference an April event at a college with a student or faculty teaching angle and a broadcast or telecast. Entities are uncertain due to garbled input.
Improvement Noted In Job Opportunities For Negroes Throughout The Southlands
The article reports rising job opportunities for African Americans across Southern states due to anti discrimination actions in government and industry. It highlights retraining programs, state laws, and private efforts, naming leaders such as Governor Terry Sanford and organizations like the NAACP while noting the central issue of lack of opportunity and the push for apprenticeship and training to expand access to skilled and unskilled positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seag
U.S
Tyree
Atlanta
King Suunes
Ag Engineering
Mit Dal
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Point
Sanford
Mlorida
Dade County
Viexinia
Mumi
Milteo
Hi Ui
Wioadvisary
Hum Imcss
Andrey Brown Te
Sale Pens
Southlands
City Suburban Water Policy Delayed by Annexation Debate
City officials say a suburban water policy must be completed and approved before city annexation questions can proceed. Mayor Winslow Burhany states residents face water service costs and must await policy finalization to address Kansas County Commissioners questions. He notes nonmandatory agreements about not opposing annexation exist, but are not binding. Commission deliberations focus on water provision to Mtaugansville, Cond eacheague, and nearby areas and whether annexation is required to extend service.
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Barton
Don McKee
Associated Press
Opega
Lellar
Soult
Chiestale
Burton
Caumeil Fay
Winslow F. Burhany
Abana
Burhans
Kaanas
Mtaugansville
CORE Picks Westminster For Demonstrations Today
CORE plans demonstrations in Westminster Maryland today with a 10 a.m. start. Activists from Baltimore and nearby counties aim to protest segregated public accommodations at restaurants, theaters, and other venues, expecting possible arrests. A mass meeting is set for Mt Sinai Baptist Church, with pickets planned at City Hall and state employment offices.
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Baltimore
Baltivore
Maryland
Shore
Gqps
Vera Davidson
Carvel County
Westminster
Niations
Maryland College
Insah
John Roemer Tl
Arrall
Armer
100 Burroughs Jr
Westminster |T
Theie
Colts
Burroughs Sail Nuvo Aanbers
Lowi
Levin's
Civic Interest
Cambridge
Balticore
Clarence Lagan
CIG
City Hall
State Department of Employment Security
Dorchester County
Carbridge
Logan
Hapen
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Bylands
Robert Asl
B. Dailey & Son
Frederick
I of
Horn
Mbher
Mt. Olivet Ceme
Maryland Briefs Roundup From The Associated Press
Maryland briefs cover a Labor Department note on automation shift in pulp and paper jobs while admin and tech roles rise. the Maryland Education Board asks the FCC to reserve five channels for educational stations in Baltimore Annapolis Frederick Hagerstown and Cambridge. References to prayers in schools and Frostburg State College dismissals appear alongside scholarships at the Maryland Delaware Press Institute and forthcoming hunting regulations in Annapolis April hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Associated Press
New York
API
Labor Department
Baltimore
State’ Board of Education
Federal Communications Commission
Annapolis
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cambérand
Frostburg
Frostburg State Teachers College
Alter Om
Siovestigelion
Frosthang
Daniger
Praia
Area Deaths Holle Nagle of Frederick
Obituary notes the death Thursday evening at her home in Frederick after a two year illness. She was daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Adelaide Wiler Haugh. Surviving are son Carl F. Nogle sister Nora Jfoiek brother Charles H. Haugh and a grandson. She belonged to Centennial Memorial BU and the leading aid society.
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Baltimore
Ballitimore
Madalyn Murray
Supreme Court
Holle Nagle
W. Nogle
Frederick
Thomas
Ida Adelaide
Wiler Haugh
Frederick Gounsly
Carl F. Nogle Anl
Nora Jfoiek
Charles H. Haugh
Memorjial BU
Lading Aid Enemi
Real Estate Market Lively as WeElwee Farm Changes Hands
The Real Estate Market shows activity with multiple parcel transfers. Owners and buyers include Larry G. Horchner and wife to Austin G. Durbin on Jordan Road, and various other deeds involving Crestview Avenue North Etxt, Woodpaint Avenue, Emerald Drive, and Bower Avenue among others. Transactions list parcels with improvements and extensive transfers across towns including Hancock, Williamsport, and Boonsboro.
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WeElwee Farm
Larry G. Horchner
Austin G. Durbin
Jordon Rd
Crestview Ave
North Etxt Co., Inc
J. Rich
Harald F. Lehman
Holzapfel
Paul Gllinger
George W. Ridgely
Woodpaint Ave
Lon Emerald Drive
Robert EB
L. Orndorff
Clementine Volnick
Wilbert W. Beeman
Samuel Ls
Abrafis
Fridinger
Black Rock
W. Las Sterling
Clarence B. Mason
Virgil Leo Bowers
Henry Hopkins
Davitt Drive
Donald E. Dunst
Maryin Leroy Weaver
Plotner
Hagerstown
Donald Mel
Smithsburg
Bower Ave
John R. Ward
John H. Kayser
Potomac Edison Co
Thomas
Williamsport
Greencastle
Mercersburg
Hayett's Cross
Clear Spring
Landis Coffman
Anna A. Clauss
Wil
Tru-Joy Homes, Inc
Priester
Burnside
Etty
Military Rd
Abraham H. Marlin
Potomac Fish and Games
Orville E. Marth
United States
America
Maugugsville
Claude M. Porterfield
Polamue
John A. Doornberger
S. Prospect St
Myrtle FL Phillips
Granville J. Reynolds
Wie
Sandy Hook
Charles Bi. Reid
Navy Recruits Undergo Nine Week Training at Great Lakes
Walter Lee Sprinkle and others are listed in a service news item detailing naval recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The report covers physical fitness drills seamanship basic military law and etiquette tests and interviews to determine future training and assignments. several families including the Sprinkles Hoffman Carbaugh and Shank are referenced with property and addresses in Williamsport Hagerstown and Cloverton as part of the ongoing program.
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Thomas A. O'Brien
Virginia Moco'bueh
Waver Ave
Hagerstown
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Navy Life
Wayne S. Crider
Tof
Graham A. Strachan
Hitchie
Gcloverton Land Co
Ralph KE
Hoffman and
Wits
Naval Service
Cloverton
Ralph FE. Hoffman
Clopper, Jr
Peachtree Lane
Navy
Rodger L. Shank
Joseph L. Stalay
Seaman
USN
Jacob M. Carbaugh
Chfer
Joseph Li
Avon Slaley
Williamsport
Dale Farm
Compelier
Richard & Montgomery
Friel
Irman
Virgil Montgomery
Mitchells Ave
Woodland Fire and High Winds Ravage Several States
Forest blazes driven by fierce winds scorch thousands of acres from Maine to Georgia. The fires destroy buildings and claim multiple lives as crews battle amid shifting winds and scattered flames across Pennsylvania North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia with hundreds of acres burned and crews stretched thin.
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Associated Press
Maine
Georgia
Shenailogh
National Park
Vaanesiubhur
Athens
Spert
Fairéled
S.C
Patie
Nerston
Loulsburg
South Carolina
Karolstan
AL Laurinburg
N.C
Lannie Grack
Pennsylvania
Venauga County
Virginia
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Amaronie
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Tip
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Donald Wolfit
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Association For the Advancement For Colored People
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Inish Onsyage
Alabama
State Coordinating Association For Registration Sil Voling
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Birminghan
West Virginia
Legislative Jet
Human Rights Commission
King
Frack Wo McCaure
Akram
Marion
Chattanooga
Tein
McChire
CORE
Petra
Sancuaninen
CORT
Sykesville
Mt. Airy
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Atanchester
Carsrail
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CORR
Ual Highway
Henry’s
Joseph
Levine
Elinda Lee Consantine
Cemristine Kaufmann
Ene
NFL Waverton
Diamond Head
Tess
National Park Service
Potomac Fish and Game Club
Sara Isabel Blackwell
Franklin Courtney
Washington St
Hancock
Claverton Land Co
Ronald Dayne Weicht
Claverton
Walter Lee Sprinkle
Janes
Powell
Porperty
West Church St
Phyllis
Rogers
Walter Sprinkle
Swisbury St
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Henry Fonda
Mel Ferrer
Mar A Peale
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