Britain Rebuilds Middle East Forces Amid Tensions
The British government redeploys Mediterranean units in response to regional strain. Frigates sail from Malta toward Cyprus near Palestine, with Triumph and Phoebe recalled to base. Troops move into Aqaba at Transjordan's request, drawing Israeli protests and UN discussions in New York. Israeli officials report several British aircraft downed on the Egyptian side. one pilot reportedly bailed out near Nirim.
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Security Council
New York
Britain
Yerael
Russia
Mediterranean
Malta
Cyprus
Palestine
Admiralty
Triumph
Phoebe
Amman
Aqaba
Transjordan
London
Israel
Lake Success
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Nirim
Five Die When Plane Crashed Into Building
Tokyo reports two American airmen and three Japanese killed when a B-26 attack craft collided during a training mission from Itami Air Base near Osaka. One plane returned to base, the other crashed into a factory. Two Japanese workers injured. Identities of the Americans withheld pending relatives.
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Tokyo
Otaka
Air Force
Atam Air Base
Osaka
Defense Outlay Will Be Heavy
President Truman sent Congress his estimate for next year a defense outlay of 15.9 billion dollars. The plan prioritizes air power and civilian reserve units while keeping armed forces size near present levels. Expenditures would be slightly under 14.2 billion for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, with higher costs due to contracts, operations, equipment, and pay raises.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Springs Boiling From Underground After Heavy Rain
The article explains that 1948’s heavy rainfall saturated underground reservoirs under the valley and nearby mountains. When these basins fill they push water to springs and wells, causing flooding in lower areas like the flats along the Sharpsburg pike near Hagerstown. Residents report basements flooding despite pumping. Canning tomato paste or chili sauce may substitute for tomatoes in chili con carne.
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Miller
Potomac
Mr. Miller
Truman Seeks Budget Near Forty-Two Billion for 1951
President Truman outlines a 1951 budget near 42 billion with emphasis on international defense and domestic social programs. He highlights expanded education aid, slum clearance, anti inflation measures, and a national health and social security framework funded through trust mechanisms. Congress shows little support amid fiscal constraints and anticipated modest deficits.
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Truman
Europe
United States
Peacatine
St. Lawrence Seaway
Congress
Percom
U.M.T
Atother
Truman urges budget trims to meet essential needs
President Truman defends spending estimates amid GOP and Democratic opposition in Congress. He proposes cutting 24 veterans hospital projects and reducing 14 more of the 90 planned, seeks $1 million for management improvements, and wants raises for top agency officials. He forecasts a $250 million annual post office revenue boost via higher rates to cut deficits.
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Congress
Truman
Postoffice Department
Veterans Administration budget cuts outlined in new FY plan
President Truman outlined significant reductions in veterans programs for the next fiscal year. Plans include cancelling 24 new projects and reducing capacity of 14 proposed hospitals, cutting 279 million from a 1.2006 billion building program and lowering actual construction outlay to 261 million, a 75 million rise from this year. Expenditures would still exceed one eighth of total budget even with the lower level.
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Veterans Administration
Truman
President urges broad social reform and veteran benefits
The President spoke on saving from hobby courses reaching over 50 million dollars this year. He argued new veteran benefits should be weighed against existing welfare programs for all, and pushed for expanding social security and a nationwide health and disability insurance plan for all, including veterans and their families who will soon make up about 40 percent of the population.
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Congress
Budget Calls For Huge Tax Boost
President Truman proposes a four billion dollar rise in corporate taxes excises and income taxes in upper and middle brackets to cut a looming federal deficit. He expects about two billion dollars in 1950 and a July first start if Congress agrees, with possible debt reduction and a surplus instead.
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Tuto Business Promis
Truman
Treasury
Con- Congress
Congress
Budget Bureau
Thief steals $500 purse from widow on North Mulberry
Mrs. George Hott of 300 block North Mulberry says a short stocky man in a cap grabbed her pocketbook near First and Spruce while heading to Grace Brethren Church. The purse held $500 in twenty dollar bills, and the thief fled after a brief chase. a suspect was questioned but released.
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North Mulberry Street
South End
George Hott
Albert Lowry
William Barnhart
First
Spruce Streets
Maryland Assembly Faces First Full Week of 1949 Session
Maryland lawmakers prepare for a flood of local bills as they open the 1949 session. Debate centers on home rule and income tax rates with Sklar backing a two percent earned income tax and Bandiere proposing reductions and exemptions. The League of Women Voters opposes income tax cuts as inflationary.
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General Assembly
Sklar
D-Balto
Board of Revenue Estimates
Bandiere
D-Balto Ltd
League of Women Voters
Refreshment Stand for the Blind to Get Better Access
Senator Dulin of Anne Arundel seeks improved access to a Maryland Work Shop for the Blind refreshment stand in the state house. Signs will direct patrons to the basement corner once hidden from main travel, restoring a colonial era canteen.
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State House
Dulin
Veterans seek better housing in Washington County report
A survey shows 42.3 percent of veterans doubled up and many unable to pay typical down payments. In Washington County the average veteran family size is 3.3 with a 5.0 room need for houses and 3.7 for apartments. Major barriers include insufficient dowries, construction faults, and lack of GI financing.
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Washington County
Haserstown
Incomes Of Veterans In Maryland Counties Survey
The survey shows income distributions among veterans in Hagerstown and Washington County similar to Maryland as a whole. It reports 2.1 percent under 1000 dollars annually and 17.8 percent from 1000 to 1999, with 20 percent earning over 3000.
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Hagerstown
Paraliaia
Washington County
Maryland
Baltimore City
Ste
Must Register For Primary
Instructions for registering to vote in the January 25 primary by ward and precinct. Ward 1 registration at Western Enterprise Fire Hall. Ward 2 has four precincts with listed sites. Ward 3 with three sites. Ward 4 with three sites. Ward 5 the largest with four sites. Call candidates or County Election Supervisors to confirm precinct.
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Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Antistam Fire Hall
Surrey School
West Washington Street
South End Fire Company
Fleigh
Oak Hill
West Church
Alexander Street
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