Negotiations Readied To End GM Strike
UAW sought higher raises from General Motors after Ford and Chrysler agreed to increases. Mediation sessions adjourned to February 11 to avoid hindering conciliation. Detroit unemployment expected to rise as Ford plans more layoffs due to steel shortages, with 4,000 idle at Ford plants nationwide.
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UAW
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Reuther
National Labor Relations Board
General Motors
Gerard D. Reilly
GMA
Detroit
Ford
Steel Industry Faces Last Word In Hourly Increase Debate
The 184 cents hourly raise remains contested between unions and management as negotiations continue. William N Fairless and officials in Washington weigh the implications of the conferred “last word” while the OPA sticks to 2.50 per ton, shaping the behind the scenes talks and potential industry impact.
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Olds
Fairless
John W. Snyder
Washington
OPA
Truman
Card of Thanks from Colleen Barkman
Colleen Barkman expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness shown during hospital stay.
In Memoriam Spessard and Holton Mothers
In memory of William N Spessard who departed January 30 1945 and Dosha M Holton who passed away January 30 with children and grandchildren noting the loss and farewell. The notices honor the deceased and express enduring sorrow from family members.
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Spessard
William N. Spessard
Dosha M. Holton
Ant
Adv
British Seize Many In Campaign To End Palestine Disorders
British authorities launched a large scale search in Tel Aviv as part of a drive to end disorders in Palestine. The southern part of the city was cordoned off and traffic halted while military planes circled overhead. In Jerusalem troops surrounded Barda Bank and other government offices during the operation.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Barda Bank
Strike Control Bill Gains Support Across Labor Legislation
The strike control measure backs a mediation board with six or more members named by the President, including equal employer and employee reps and at least three public members. Notices are required five days before lockouts or strikes, with a 20 day cooling period if the board takes jurisdiction, plus options for conciliation or arbitration.
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Pege
Truman
Rotarians To Hear Dr Millward On Youth Problem
Rotary members welcome Dr Carl L Millward of Milton Pa an authority on youth issues He will discuss To Whom It May Concern highlighting his role as Superintendent of Schools Milton director Rotary International and former district governor His extensive service includes Boy Scouts of America Tuberculosis Sanatorium and local Rotary leadership positions.
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Rotary
Carl L. Millward
Milton
Pennsylvania
Millward
Dr. Millward
Rotary International
Bors
Susquehanna Valley Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Mder
Begus Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Allentown
Milton Y.M. C. Au
Milton Rotary Club
Mother and neighbor begin life terms after guilty pleas
In Jefferson City Missouri a mother and her neighbor began life terms after guilty pleas for their roles in a murder plot against the father. The boy, 15, received a one year sentence for involvement in the plan, which prosecutors say was influenced by the two adults.
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Jefferson City
Ben French
Ozark
Vienna
Wamp Roth
Kansas
Clothing Drive Nearing Close In Hagerstown
Two days remain for residents to donate clothing for overseas relief. Garments must be packed and boxes removed from buildings after Thursday, with deposits due today or tomorrow. The committee plans a follow up meeting to finalize shipment details and celebrate the campaign's progress.
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United Clothing Collection
Jowal
Hagerstown
Chances for Air Service Grow for Hagerstown Area
The Civil Aeronautics Board will decide on adding Hagerstown as a stop for major airlines. About 280000 people within 20 miles could benefit, as nine airlines have filed petitions to serve the city. Dozens of communities seek air service, and a national network could emerge coast to coast.
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Hagerstown
Middle-Atlantic
Board of Examiners
Airlie
Haverstown
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Saati
John Dunn Named Relief Chairman for Washington County
John Dunn was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as Washington County disaster relief chairman. Dunn chairs the Indiana Red Cross disaster committee and appeared before the commission along with Maryland state disaster relief leaders to discuss forming a new emergency group and designating a local chairman for rapid mobilization in sudden disasters.
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John JD. Dunn
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County Ciegan
Dunn
Red Cross
Henry S. Barrette
Maryland
Sirman
Astor Relist
Spring Fashion Book Showcases New Spring Wear
The Spring Fashion Book offers over 15 wearable pattern designs for all occasions. It features illustrated layouts and sewing guidance with address details requested for ordering.
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Uys Smart Uroad- Ut
Park St
Obligation Given To Grange Members At Potomac Valley
At a meeting of the Potomac Valley Grange in Indian Springs Community Hall on Monday night the obligation was given by Chester B. Shank to Frank Heinemann Calvin Frush and E. S. Wilkinson. New members Eudora Mason Mrs Heinemann and Donald Frush will receive subscriptions to the Grange Monthly. Page Smith and his bride Naomi Jennings of Brownsville will be honored at future activities.
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Potomac Valley Grange
Indian Springs
Frank. Heinemann
Calvin Frush
Wilkinson
Chester B. Shank
Was
Eudora Mason
Heinemann
Donald Frush
Grange
Page Smith
Naomi Jennings
Brownsville
Lane Backed By Rider In Bid For Governor
The endorsement argues Lane has long served Maryland, as a lawyer and businessman, with a clean public record. It urges Democrats to back Lane for governor over Baldwin, citing Lane’s state involvement and party loyalty while warning Baldwin’s return to Congress would misstate the state.
County Home Spends $14 635 in 1945 Expenditures
Washington County Home at Bellevue spent 14 635 during 1945 as reported to the County Commissioners. E Earl Whitmore, president of the board of trustees, presented the figures noting 14 income from the year and an 11 400 county appropriation. Profits from farm produce and patient board contributed to funds.
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Washington
Bellevue
E. Earl Whitmore
Paralyzed ponies halt railroad near Parsons Kansas
Five runaway horses became stuck in railroad crossties near Parsons Kansas delaying a freight train for four hours. A wrecker freed the frightened animals after the crew conceded defeat.
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Parsons. Kas
Lane Faith in American People Amid Election Reports
Lane voices deep faith in U S citizens despite election votes. He notes Needham Horton led with 915 votes and he himself earned 389 612. Lane cites peace on the horizon, Ford and Chrysler settlements, and a Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp pact in Hagerstown. Baldwin opens Democratic governor bid from Towson, accusing leftists and CIO PAC of infiltrating the party. He plans to stay in the race until June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needham Horton
Ford
Chrysler
Fairchild
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation
Hagerstown
Lane
Towson
H. Streett Baldwin
Baldwin
Baltimore County
Congress
Public Welfare Deficit Seen in Maryland
High Maryland officials including Governor O Connor and county welfare board chairs met in Baltimore last Friday to discuss a relief relief deficit. They noted two possible moves: transferring funds from the state contingent fund or using over a million pounds impounded from unexpended appropriations, though authority remains unclear. Mrs Elinor Westfield said Allegany and other counties would contribute their share, but state action is needed to match funds. J Milton Patterson outlined the full problem at the meeting.
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Tron
Haluiumore County
Lane
Maryland
Marland
Congress
Baldwin
Second
O'Conor
County Welfare Board
Baltimore
Board of Public Works
O’conor
Elinor Westfield
Allegany
Mrs Catt Defends Former Maid on Murder Charge
Carrie Chapman Catt, veteran suffragist, testified in Paterson New Jersey in defense of Geneva Humphrey, a former maid on trial for murder in the death of her husband, Hugh Edwin Humphrey, struck by car in Singac alley after a tavern round. Humphrey testified she followed him, claiming the car hit him as he walked away.
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Mrs. Catt
Bequest of Beekeeper Census Cited in Springfield Sheriff Showdown
Springfield policeman Silas L. Myers waited two hours in Sangamon county clerk’s office for the final sheriff filing slot. Five minutes before deadline Carroll F. Jones rushed in with his petition. Clerk M. B. Woebaker ordered the coin flip, and Jones won. The report also notes Lansing must census bees each winter.
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Springfield
Silas L. Myers
Sangamon
Carroll F. Jones
M. B. Woebaker
Jones
Mayor Appeals For More Coal Crisis in Hagers Town
The city faces coal shortages as manpower gaps and absenteeism slow delivery of better grades. Run-of-mine and gas coals remain unpopular and unsuitable for many stokers, while domestic grades run scarce. Merchants urge public cooperation and note relief efforts through Solid Fuels Administration and Rep Beall yielded little relief as weather worsens the situation.
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Hagerstown
Solid Fuels Administration
Beall
Hagarstown
Tyne
Company pushes late hours at critical moment
A large firm has been working until almost midnight on multiple recent nights to meet urgent deadlines. Management directs extended shifts as workers log long hours amid tight schedules and high stakes.
Jury Kills Charge On Robert Martin In Franklin Court
The Franklin County grand jury returned a not a true bill on involuntary manslaughter charges against 18 year old Robert Lee Martin of Hagerstown Route Four regarding a January 8 collision near Worleytown that killed 30 year old Lewis P. Burkett of Greencastle Route Three. Costs of prosecution were assigned to Franklin County.
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Robert Lee Martin
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Lewis P. Burkett
Greencastle
Worleytown
Martin
Aberty
Burkett
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