Washington examines postwar economy and controls debate
In Washington on April 19 officials discuss the nation’s economy, war spending, and possible standby price and wage controls. Rep. Wolcott questions restoring controls, while supporters urge flexibility to meet European recovery needs and potential military procurement demands. Economic thinkers warn against urgent regimentation amid ongoing coal tensions and global uncertainties.
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Washington
Truman
Wolcott
Reigh
House Banking Committee
Econo Oy
Commerce Department
John ‘C. Virden
Accoma
Paul G. Hoff
Economic Cooperation Actator
Report on U S Red Problem and anti Communist measures
A House Un American Activities Committee report outlines a plan to curb communism by prosecuting leaders under a law linking individuals to a world Communist conspiracy. It would require proving a worldwide plot, participation by defendants, and foreign Soviet influence, while avoiding banning the party itself. The big step hinges on Congress passing such a law and the Supreme Court upholding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
Communists Party
Congress
Russia
United States
House, Un-American Activities Committee
Supreme Court
U. S. To Bargain To End Meat Strike
Washington reports President Truman will pursue settlement at the bargaining table beginning next Wednesday to end the 26 day CIO meat strike. A three man Board of inquiry recommended fact finding under Taft Hartley act. previous cases moved to federal court injunctions for atomic energy and coal disputes.
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Washington
CIO
Truman
Atomic Energy and Coal
Letter Box calls for more county dumps and daylight time changes
Editor's Letter Box voices support for Burhans on creating county dumping sites to curb highway dumping. A reader endorses permanent fast time until Labor Day to help families, noting mothers and sitters struggle with late bedtimes and extra shows. Harry C. Myers Maungansville.
Real Estate Man Convicted in Baltimore Trial
Frank Novak Jr a 1 year old real estate operator was convicted of embezzling 135480 to end a trial enlivened by two family members ejected from the courtroom Jurors deliberated one hour one minute sentence deferred Novak jailed in default of 10000 bond Defense claimed gambling losses were money given by his foster mother Florence Novak to the company As Novak left the courtroom his foster sister and mother sobbed and faced judge Moser with emotional pleas during final testimony both women were ordered to leave then returned before the verdict was read
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Baltimore
Frank Novak
Hs Family
Novak
Florence Novak
Herman M. Moser
Albert Krasner
Alan H. Murrell
Krasner
Herman MM. Moser
Realty Sales Over $225000 Lead District 14 Transfers
Realty transfers total over 225000 with residences leading turnover in District 14 near Greensburg. Listings show numerous property deeds from Wise to Watford, Brown to Brown, and others across Cavetown, Sharpsburg, Tilghmanton, Maugansville, Robersville, and Williamsport. Notable amounts include 12 000, 14 500, 9 925, and 13 900 dollar transactions.
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Greensburg
Tyra C. Wise
Charles D. Watford
Singapore Avenue
Jesse J. Brown
Jesse D. Brown
Cavetown
Rolla. A. Grifith
Joseph W. Jamison
Main Street
Sharpsburg
Howard Preston Sticklier
Donald F. Blubaugh
First Street
Corbett
Rose Hill
David Harry Hamby
Benjamin F. Litten
Tilghmanton
Charles E. Humelsine
James 4. Waters
Chestnut
West Wilson Boulevard
Aldus I
Mary BE. L. Davis
Cleveland Avenue
Norman
Earley
Charles H. Milter
Garlinger Avenue
Rosa M. Daley
Charles H. Daley
Harold E. Wise
Acre
Broadfording Road
Hagerstown-Cearfoss
Edith V. Hess
Williamsport
Donovan R. Grove
Williamsport-Downsville
Harry D. Shoop
Fred
H. Mellott
Grover Mellott
Palo Alto
Mt. Etna
Beaver Creek
John 3. Entler
Kathleen ¥. Dean
Devonshire Road
Edward ©. Ridenour
Paul C.grove
Fiddleraburg
Chester L. Weaver
Chester E. Wolfe
Doub’s Mill
Theodore N. Nearchos
George I. Brandenburg
Bryan Place
Harold H. Hoffman
Bessie M. Hoffman
George C. Musey
North Mulberry
Jefferson
George
C. Musey
Mamie Smith
James F. Nichols
Edward L. Ridenour
State Line
Lewis A. Schnebly, Jr
Robert L. Hartle, Jr
Bagerstown
Guy Edward Knepper
Charles Wesley van Pelt
Middleburg Pike
Leitersburg Pike
Fountain Head
Rolla. A. Griffith
Gielia M. Nalley
Keedysville
Ruth “M- Stahl
Victor P. Conrad
Mikford Kendle
Aindleburg Pike
Big Pool Church Notices and Local Health Updates
Big Pool April and Holy Communion observed at Orchard Ridge Church of God with Rev. Samuel A. Kipe delivering the sermon. Six year old Henry Tucker, son of Frederick and Mrs. Tucker, is hospitalized in University Hospital Baltimore after skull surgery for a fracture from an February 10 accident. he previously stayed at Washington County Hospital for a broken thigh. Revival services ongoing at Indian Springs and Mooresville Churches of God led by Revs. C W Fink and Jessie Sword. Walter Mills remains a patient at Washington County Hospital. Mrs. Mary Slayman is ill and may enter hospital. Also a note: Canada had substantial railway mileage before World War II, second only to the United States and Russia.
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Big Pool
Orchard Ridge Church
Indian Springs
Mooresville
Churches of God
C. W. Fink
Jessie Sword
Walter Mills
Washington County
Mary Slayman
Cadet Ellinger One Of Gold A Boys At Culver Academy
At Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana Cadet Ellinger of Hagerstown was among 22 varsity rifle team members awarded the Gold A excellence insignia He also earned a reserve letter He helped Culver win nine of ten matches including the Military School Division Intercollegiate Championship He chaired his company Culver Cordon Society and is a top scholar with Gold A for outstanding scholarship attainment He is the son of Mr and Mrs A M Eliinger 1314 Oak Hill Avenue Another Hagerstown youth Caget Henry W Hanson Sr is at Culver for his first year
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Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Merlin E. Elinger
Hagerstowh
Young Ellinger
2Nd Army
Ellinger
Culver Cordon Society
A. M. E. Eliinger
Oak Hill Avenue
Hagerstown
Caget Henry
W. Hanson
Mary D. Moller Hansen
Bogota Riots Leave 100 Dead in Liberal Uprising
The large plaza near the U S Embassy burned as a gun battle raged amid a Liberal Junta after the Liberal leader was assassinated. President Ospina Perez claimed Conservative forces were regaining control while Communists were accused of inciting the uprising. Diplomatic reports noted Communist support and widespread fires destroyed churches and antique relics as Bogotá’s streets burned.
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Washington
U. S
Mariano Ospina Pereg
John Powell
Mariano Ospina Perez
State Department
Bogota
Communist Party
Colombia
Ospina- Perez
Church of San Francisco
Chemical Firm Plans Addition at Mitchell Avenue Plant
Central Chemical Corporation seeks $323000 of new construction at its Mitchell avenue plant including a $20000 steel framed building for a super phosphate bin and a $3000 storage addition. Also listed are permits for a $20000 apartment building on North Cleveland avenue and other small updates to local facilities.
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Central Chemical Corporation
Mitchell Avenue
Charles W. Smith
Domenico DiBaiase
Cleveland Avenue
Waverly C. Clark
East Franklin Street
Preston B. Travinger
Weyside Avenue
C. B. Harkcom
Guilford Avenue
H. E. Eberly
North Prospect Street
City Rated Top Business Spot
Segersen leads a five salesman seven customer IBM service office in Hagerstown centered near Cumberland Chambersburg Waynesboro Martinsburg Winchester Frederick. He came from Rockford Illinois where he ran a district office and led Community Chest division. He is a Northeastern University graduate with memberships in cost accountants federation sales executives shrine and chamber of commerce. His wife and two children will join him once housing is found, which he fears may be impossible.
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Segersen
IBM
Cumberland
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Winchester
Frederick
Hagerstown
Rockford
Ilinois
Community Chest
Northeastern University
Boston
Mass
National Association of Cost Accountants
National Federation of Sales Executives
the Shrine
The
Chamber of Commerce
Two Fires Tie Up Fankstown Fire Crew
Fankstown firemen battled a wood pile blaze while a second chimney fire drew calls and required a crew member to fetch the truck. The siren wailed hours as volunteers fought two blazes in quick succession. Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is noted for international fame with patients seeking its specialists.
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Fankstown
Johns Hopkins, University
Baltimore
Predisposing Causes of Cancer Excerpt
An editorial note discusses factors linked to malignant growths, focusing on precancerous conditions and the role of chronic injury and irritation. It cites examples including moles, leukoplakia, ulcers, pipe smoking, facial shaving, rough teeth, Kangri heat exposure, and hot esophageal food among Chinese men, as contributors to cancer risk.
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Hagerstown
Kashmir
Plumbers Licenses Renewed Here Today in Hagerstown
State licenses renewed for 82 journeymen and 234 master plumbers after examinations at City Hall. Maryland State Board of Practical Plumbing Commissioners led by Charles Wachsmuth also issued five new master licenses and three new journeymen licenses in Hagerstown.
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Hagerstown
Maryland State Board of Practical Plumbing Commissioners
Charles Wachsmuth
Haferstown
George Jones Returns to City in Infantile Paralysis Fund Case
George Jones, a colored man sought since last January in connection with the theft of an Infantile Paralysis Campaign Fund box, was brought back to the city yesterday from Carnelsville Pennsylvania. The sheriff's office reported the return.
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George Jones
Carnelsville
Jones extradition waived after Pennsylvania arrest
Jones was apprehended in a Pennsylvania town several days ago. When notified of the charge he faced he was willing to make restitution, but sheriff's officers pressed charges and Jones waived extradition. A grizzly bear can charge at about 40 miles an hour.
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Jones
Pennsylvania
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Maungansville
Frank Noval
Canada
Cushwa
Tri-State Service
G.N. Prospect St
Culver Academy
Bogato
Chemical Firm
Mec Lui
Bey Betsy Ross
Betsy Rose
Washington St
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the Keller, Stonebraker Company
Lewis A. Schnebly
C. Harry Keller
Summit Avenue
Capitol Rock Wool Insulation
Standard Insulation Company
Penna. Ave
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Central Motors
Potomac Street
Automotive Supplies
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