OPS to impose community pricing on select foods
The Office of Price Stabilization plans a community by community pricing program for about 16 to 20 processed grocery items within 20 days. Prices, set by local conditions, will be posted by merchants with no wartime rationing. Beef charts start June 18 with possible veal next. pork remains under parity.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
United Labor Policy Committee
CIO
AFL
William Green
ULPC
OFS
Charles E. Wilson
National Production Authority
NPA
Defense Production Administration
DPA
Commerce Department
Wilson
Fuel oil price hikes puzzle eastern markets
Industrial and other buyers face higher fuel oil costs along the eastern seaboard with increases from 17 to 31 cents per barrel. New York Philadelphia and Baltimore see 20 cent boosts while Boston posts 31 cents. Authorities hope higher prices spur coal use to avert winter shortages.
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New York
Seaboard
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
CFS
Plane Crashes On Tennessee Farm
A plane crash occurred on a Tennessee farm near Washington. Reports indicate the incident involved a single engine plane and preliminary investigations are underway to determine cause and any injuries or damages.
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Tennessee
State Police Group To Meet Tonight In Maryland
Maryland State Police Chapter plans a turkey dinner and business session at Airport Inn on Middlburg Pike. About 70 members expected to attend with Captain John Youd presenting plant, roses, and garden supplies. Also an ad seeks Evergreen Nursery camping land lot near Hopewell Road on Williamsport Pike.
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Ployer Association
Airport Inn
Middlburg Pike
Gnosta
John Youd
Maryland State Police
CLUB
LOT Valley
Nate
Hopewell Rd
Ft. Halt Mife
Williamsport
Williamaport Pike
Funeral Route For Newcomer Patrolman Newcomer
The funeral procession for Patrolman Lynwood M. Newcomer, killed by an electric shock, will travel a city route after the 1:30 p.m. service. City bells will toll at City Hall and North Potomac Street junction. honor guards and pallbearers accompany the funeral from Norment Funeral Home to Rest Haven Cemetery. The Pangborn Lodge OFP will lead graveside rites. Mayor and Council approved mourning resolution and will publish minutes and notify the widow.
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Lynwood M. Newcomer
J. B. Brown
City Hall
North Potomac
Franklin Street
Norment Funeral Home
South Potomac Street
North Locust Street
Jonathan Street
Rest Haven Cemetery
H. B. Whittington
Donald Horine
Donald Frush
Grason Doornberger
Edward Kuhlman
Harry Young
Harold Lefferts
Paul Wigfield
Harley Snyder
Harry Frash
Pangborn Lodge
Fraternal Order of Police
Newcomer
Luther Broom
Puerto Rico votes for constitution in island referendum
In San Juan on June 6 Puerto Rico voters backed a new constitution by over three to one. With 65 percent turnout from 70 towns, 307,194 supported the constitution and 87,690 opposed. Delegates will be chosen in August to draft a document to be sent to a federal referendum for approval. Governor Lula Munoz Marin strongly supports the proposal.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Truman
U. S. Congress
Lula Munoz Marin
British Cabinet to select mission for Iran talks
London reports the British cabinet met to choose a semiofficial mission to Tehran over Iran's plan to nationalize the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. Britain owns most of the ATOC stock and may place a ministerial representative on the mission. Three shiploads of the 6th brigade depart for Cyprus to reinforce Mediterranean garrisons amid Middle East tensions.
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Tehran
Iran
O41
ATOC
Lkely
ATOCG
6Th Brigade
Cyprus
Britain
Mediterranean
Mideast
Hayworth sues Aly Khan over 3 million settlement
Rita Hayworth’s attorney Bartley Crum said Aly Khan balks at a 3 million dollar settlement for their daughter Yasmin. Crum will visit Paris to discuss the amount with Aly’s lawyers while Miss Hayworth arrives in Nevada to pursue divorce action.
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New York
Rita Hayworth
Aly Khan
Yasmin
Bartley Crum
Paris
Aly
Cram
Miss Hayworth
Nevada
Crum
Fairplay Firemen To Plan Carnival
The Volunteer Firemen of District No. 32 Fairplay will meet at their hall this evening at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to attend due to urgent business and plans for the annual Firemen's Carnival.
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Fairplay
Weather outlook and summer school ad from Ranamated Press
Maryland and Delaware expect fair weather with sunshine Wednesday to Friday then weekend showers. Cooler midweek and warmer Thursday noon. Temperatures near seasonal normals with highs around 76 to 80 and early lows 50s to 60s. Also Columbia College ad invites teachers and students to summer programs starting June 11 at 62 East Antietam Street.
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Ranamated
Maryland
Delaware
Mountring
del- Mar Peninsula
Columbia College
E. Antietam Street
Ady
Prosecution Of Communist Party Members Due To Follow Decision
Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld the 1940 Smith Act and the convictions of 11 top Communist leaders for plotting violence. The 6 to 2 ruling deemed their actions a clear and present danger to the United States, affirming bail and fines from the 1949 New York trial. Eugene Dennis called the decision thought control and said a rehearing would be sought.
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Washington
U. S
Communist Party
Supreme Court
Vinson
United States
New York
Federal District Court
Justice Department
McGrath
Eugene Dennis
Communist Party of the United
Dennis
Citizens Set Panel to Probe Firehouse Allegations
A group of Salisbury citizens forms a committee to investigate drinking gambling and irregularities at the city fire station following a diary diary entry by ex Boston firefighter Hawkins Chief W A Moore dismissed him The panel includes local officials and lawyers and will decide on hearings and recommendations.
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Boyd E. McLernon
Fred A. Grier
Jrr
Saliebury
Whamicy County
Milton K. Larmore
Peoples Court
John E. Morris
W. Austin Moore
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Okla
Hawkins
Louis
Ata
Valliant
Citizens’ Investigating Committee
No Shortage Of Steel Is Likely
Eugene C. Grace chairman of Bethlehem Steel said at a news conference that steel capacity is sufficient to meet defense needs and sustain a healthy economy. He noted defense usage is a small portion of the roughly 120 million tons produced annually in the United States and urged restraint in inflation.
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United States
Grace
Vietminh Lose Big as Day River Battle Fails
Hanoi reports Vietminh forces incur 1600 killed and 2700 wounded with 300 prisoners after Day River fighting. French losses cited at 160 killed 200 wounded and 60 missing, with about 2000 more casualties from air attacks.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Day
Feneral Araff
Versatile FELLOW South Poorfield Soldier Works Army Roles
June A Pj Pte. John Goray from Camp Perry Texas visits home on furlough and describes his Army duties. By day he serves as a chaplain assistant and by night he works as a bartender at the officers club. Dancing Wednesday Nite at The Little Heiskel J B and His Trio from 9 to 1. No admission or cover charge.
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Mass
Apj
John Goray
Camp Perry
Tex
Otcers
Little Heiskel
J. B
Human Fertility Seen as World’s Worst Danger Next to Atom Bomb
Science writer cites Robert C. G. Cook as saying uncontrolled fertility threatens civilization. He argues rising births lower national intelligence, strains resources, and could yield a future of near half-wits unless reproduction rates balance with food and living standards.
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Science Reporter
New York
Robert CG. Cook
Journal of Heredity
Americana
Cookapella
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Sloane
Cook
United States
Brad
England
Royal Commission
Halfewits
Puerto Rico
Japan
Tt Ia
40 Year Old Mother Charged With Paddling High School Principal
A 40 year old mother appeared in Municipal Court on a charge of grabbing a paddle and paddling James Fenwick, principal of Albert Bushnell Hart Junior High, after an altercation in his office. Fenwick says he disciplined a student. the woman and another man face accusations tied to the incident.
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June
James
Fenwick
Albert Bushnell Hart Junior High
Dehinat
Bernice Sinoy
Danny
Butterfield
Georre
Smey
Elizabeth
King George To Take Life Easy Watch Clock Repair
Jewelry repair and pearl restringing services offered. Displays at STAR METAL BOATS SAAM S-21 Jonathan St. in Valley Evergreen Adv Nursery. Phone Wmspt 2141 listed. Local ad style promotion of repair work and display location.
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Jonathan St
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