Johnston backs world industrialization plan with 1 billion fund
Eric Johnston urges creation of a World Economic Development Corporation to implement President Truman’s aid program for underdeveloped nations. He proposes a government-backed $1 billion fund to protect American investors from nationalization risks while enabling global investment, cooperation, and job creation.
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Loe
Angeles
Eric Johnston
World Economic Development Corporation
Truman
United States
Association of America
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
Fe Arec
Obituary notices from local newspaper delayed funerals
The notices detail multiple deaths and upcoming services including interment locations at Blue Ridge cemetery Thurnmont St Pauls cemetery near Clear Spring and Leitersburg. Survivors listed include spouses children siblings and relatives with service details at Mount Bethel Methodist Garfield Berry man Reisterstown Kraiss Mortuary Chapel and Emory University University Chapel.
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Ment
Edgar
Charles
Guy Lewis
Dickenson
Gladhill
Middletown
Mount Bethel Methodist Church
Garfield
G. M. Shimer
Ira Bchindel
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Thurnmont
Andrew WN. Trumpower
Andrew N. Trumpower
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Reisterstown
Helen Snyder Trumpower
Robert Harold
Gene
Fern
Clarence
Cora Corderman
Willamaport
Gertie Hull
Clearspring
Cecil McCallister
Jefferson
Marines to Withdraw Some From China Navy Says
Vice Adm. Oscar C. Badger announced a partial pullout of Marines from China while retaining enough forces to meet emergencies. He noted about 2,000 Marines at Tsingtao and 600 at Shanghai are more than needed.
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Bhanghai
Oscar C. Badger
U. S. Western Pacific
China
Tsing- Tao
Shanghai
Chesapeake and Potomac rate boost under study
Baltimore January 27 The Public Service Commission reviewed the Chesapeake and Potomac Company's request for temporary higher telephone rates. If granted Maryland users would pay about 25 cents more monthly. Opponents argued the rise is unwarranted and claims an emergency created by the firm. The company says the temporary increase is legally required to reflect adequate returns on investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Chesapeak and Potomac Company
Maryland
Waa
Hal Hammond
Richard Case
C. and P
Clarence W. Miles
Case
Chesapeake and Potomac Cave
Youth To Lose Both His Feet
Three youths endured a brutal winter trek with Robert left unable to keep up as John and Miles searched for Camillar ground. Snow and fog obscured the path, fires failed, pine beds were made, and one boy was saved by a pocket knife before Creston departed with thanks and a promise.
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Miles
Robert
John
Creston
Joba
Baer settles suit out of court in Los Angeles
Max Baer paid a $100 settlement for his daughter Marylin as part of an out of court agreement over an age and battery claim filed by Herbert Seal and wife Keauty Seal and their daughter alleging a November 11 1947 parking lot dispute. terms not disclosed. A noise complaint about taxis on Reynolds Avenue was also reported.
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Los Angeles
Max Baer
Han
Herbert Sual
Keauty
Marylin
Baer
Seal
Sixteen Children But He Still Pays U.S. Income Taxes
St Louis, Jan 27. Carl Schaefer 48, an electrical contractor, says his large family of 17 includes sixteen children and two parents. He notes his business stays strong and that even with many dependents he must pay income tax. He adds feeding costs are shared and their 14 room house seems roomy.
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St. Louis
Carl Schaeffer
John Michael
Schaefer
Schaeffers
Eaker Warns On Russian Plans
Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker warned at a Kiwanis Club that Russia possesses vast war potential and a strong fifth column in the United States. He noted Moscow funding exceeds what was spent in China and urged an overwhelming air force with capable ground and naval forces plus better leadership.
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Los Angeles
Ira C. Eaker
Russia
Beverly Hills
Kiwanis Club
Moscow
China
America
Noted Preacher Here Feb 1 13 Schedule
Rev Hughes visits Mapleville Union Church February 1 13 and leads Bread of Life Rally February 7 at the Franklin Court Auditorium with local church cooperation. He speaks February 9 10 11 at First Baptist Church Hagerstown February 12 on The Way of Life program and February 13 morning and evening services.
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Page
Mapleville Union Church
Bread of Life Youth For Christ
Franklin Court Auditorium
First Church of God
Hughes
First Baptist Church
Hagerstown
Tread of
First Baptist
Xemon
Dains
Western Maryland Railway reports record 1948 net income
The Western Maryland Railway posts a 1948 net income of 6 104 077, a company record, with earnings per share of 34 40 on 7 percent preferred. Gross revenues reach 44 855 044, a yearly high, while six year net income totals near 26 434 000. Dividend arrearages linger and first mortgage bonds totaling about 44 600 000 mature October 1 1952.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Maryland
Ite First Preferred
Plan Hearing On Anti Red Bills In Maryland
Annapolis Md Jan 27 The House Judiciary Committee will hold an open hearing next Thursday on an anti Communist bill and a companion measure to punish saboteurs. Sponsors say the country faces danger now, with talks of loyalty checks for public employees and periodic grand jury reviews to root out subversives. An identical Senate bill was introduced by its sponsors from a special subversive activities commission.
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Annapolis
Judiciary Committee
House of Delegates
Melnicove
D-Balto
Della
D.-Balto
Senate
House
Pearl Harbor
Bandiere
D-Balto, Ltd
Special Commission
Stromeyer
D.- Anne Arundel
Reeves
Rush
R-Montgomery
Axis Sally to Hear Wartime Recordings at Treason Trial
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally sits in U S District Court on treason charges. Prosecution will play seven German wartime recordings as evidence while witnesses from Germany including Hans P Winzen testifies about the program Midge at the Mike and Gillars activities with German overseas radio.
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Washington
Axia Sally
Germany
Mildred E. Gillars
U. S. District Court
Mies Gillars
Joan M. Kelley, Jr
Miss Gillars
Africa
Kelley
Hans P. Winzen
Detroit
Winzen
Midge
Alcoholic Aid Explained Here at Hagerstown Rotary
George Fisher from Maryland’s tax division spoke to the Hagerstown Rotary about Alcoholics Anonymous. He noted the local AA chapter’s two year existence with about 100 members and cited 90,000 members worldwide. He described AA’s goal to stop drinking and outlined its 12 steps. Col. Henry Stanwood and Major Wil son attended along with local Selective Service members.
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George Fisher
Alcoholics Anonymous
Hagerstown
Fisher
Perry F. Prather
Rotary Community Service Committee
Henry Stanwood
Selective Service
Major Wilson
Questa
One Ballot In 100 Is Wasted
Election officials warn that ballots marked with a pen invalidates voters choices and must be discarded. They note some voters still use pens despite instructions to make a simple X mark, waste ballots, and effectively stay home.
Taft-Hartley Repealer Ready in One Package Plan
Washington reports a White House draft for a single package bill to repeal Taft-Hartley and restore the Wagner Act with improvements. Attending were Labor Secretary Tobin and NLRB members Herzog and Murdock. Truman aides cautioned no final approval yet as unions oppose multi step changes.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
White House
Labor
Tobin
Cyrus Ching
Paul M. Herzog
Abe Murdock
National Labor Relations Board
Italy Pledges Support for Twentieth Century Mission Africa Aid
Italian Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza said Rome backs a Twentieth Century Mission to promote progress in Africa and supports Bevin's call for civilized nations to aid backward regions. The statement aligns with Truman's development program and Italy continues talks with Britain on trusteeship of former African colonies.
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Rome
Carlo Sforza
Italy
Africa
Ernest Bevin
Biarza
Truman
Storrs
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Johnson
World Corporation
Ingrams Men’s Shop
Mercer B. Ingram
Theological Seminary
Emory University
Atlanta
University Chapel
Ingram
Kraiss
Leiternburg
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Harriet Hurter Ingram
Jamee Daniel
Mary Virginia
Schindel-Rohrer & Co., Inc
Siren
Toby Lane
Cou
P.S.C
Skipp’s Sea Food
U.S
Eaker
Air
Roney’s
N. Potomac St
W.M. Net
Judiciary
General Acceptance Corp
Crouse
Whiteings Jersey Trout
Administration
The
European Union
Armour's
Mother's Hunt
Bel Monte Pineapps
Wilkins Coffee
Luzianne
Frank Corsi A
Hunter Aluminum Storm
Thomas & Sons, Inc
Geensboro, Md
Keedysville
Venetian Blinds Modern Materials Mart
Hegerstown
Washington St
John E. Corderman
Credit Service, Inc
Reem
Arta Bidg
Petomes Street
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