Russians soften stance in UN shifts after Molotov’s signals
The article describes Molotov’s dramatic volte face at the UN with Russians voting in line on key peace treaty measures. It notes Moscow’s invitation to the world press for a March Foreign Ministers Conference and a plan to establish a Moscow UN information office. It highlights approval for UN inspectors to monitor Russian arms factories and the belief that restoration of peace and foreign loans depend on Russia acting as a genuine UN member.
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U. S
Byrnes
United States
San Francisco
Molotov
United Nations
Moscow
Paris
New York
U. N
Oold
Man Enlists in Regular Army at City Hall
Edgar E. Nelson of Hagerstown Route One enlisted in the Regular Army through the Army Recruiting Headquarters at City Hall during the past week.
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Edgar E. Nelson
Hagerstown
Regular Army
Army
City Hall
Potomac Edison Reports 1947 Growth Plans and Costs
Potomac Edison Company reports operating expenses for the first eleven months of 1947 rose more than 20 percent over 1946 as coal and wage costs climbed. President R Paul Smith outlined a 1947 program costing just over 5 million, including a 30,000 kilowatt Williamsport plant expansion, a 66,000 volt transmission line to Frederick, rural line buildouts near 700 miles, and a near 500 thousand dollar bus budget for intercity services and regional operations. Local directors attended the Frederick meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
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Potomac Edison Company
R. Paul Smith
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Smith
Williamsport
Wiliamsport
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Robert G. Foltz
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
M. P. Moller, Jr
Mailing Lessons Postoffice Finds
Bad weather may have cut cancellations at the local postoffice yesterday. Mail volume dropped to 126,280 pieces, below Thursday’s 150,000 amid efforts to finish Christmas mailing. Postal clerks and mailmen braved the weather to deliver mail and assist last minute shoppers.
Lions Club Holds Yale Program at Williamsport Dinner
The Williamsport Lions Club featured a Christmas program with Traveling Lion honors won by the Hagerstown Lions Club. Leroy Castle acted as Santa, delivering gifts, while Edgar Sprecher spoke on The Lion of Judea. Guests included members from Hagerstown Boonsboro and Williamsport clubs. A post dinner directors’ meeting planned a free Christmas morning movie for Williamsport children with candy and oranges.
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Williamsport Lions Club
Hagerstown Lions Club
Leroy Castle
Santa Claus
Edgar Sprecher
Judea
Richard G. Hawkin
Santa
S. M. Newton
Hagerstown
S. W. LeVan
Boonsboro
Joseph LeVan
W. P. Boyerle
William Gower
Howard Trone
Williamsport
Vernon Stone
Miles
Madison Square Garden Poultry Show Opens Next Friday
The big Madison Square Garden poultry show is due to open next Friday December 27 for a five day run in New York. Harry Weber of this city is a director.
Hagerstown City Charter Needs Overhaul Say Officials
City Attorney Edward Oswald Jr warns that Hagerstown lacks an up to date charter. He cites fragmented 1923 and 1930 copies and widespread amendments since 1930. Oswald has compiled acts affecting the city from 1930 to today and notes the need for a current, usable charter reference.
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Hagerstown
Edward Oswald, Jr
Oswald
Maryland
Guage
Coe Oe
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