Vatican Envoy Issue To Be Voted Next Week
Washington March 29 House members debate sending a U S diplomatic representative to the Vatican amid election year caution. The Appropriations Committee added a rule restricting funding until Senate confirmation, aiming to block a mission during a Senate recess. Representative Preston argues the move blocks President Truman from appointing an ambassador while the Senate is out.
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TV Unfreeze Due April 15 Plans for FCC Timeline
Washington reports the likely unfreeze date for television is April 15 as the FCC laboring on a permanent local channel table misses the March deadline. Chairman Paul Walker may announce the two week out release at the Chicago convention. TV service since October 1, 1948 covers about half the population with 108 stations now on air.
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Tragic Baltimore Fire Claims Father and Four Children
A smouldering sofa fire in Armistead Gardens East Baltimore kills Earl Morris 27 and his five month old infant Develas along with siblings Katherine 5 Edward 4 Patricia Ann 3. Neighbor Nelson Daniels reports awakening to smoke at 5 am and rescuing Morris before discovering the children dead in their beds. Mother Bertha Morris worked all night. police say cigarette ignition caused the blaze with minimal fire damage.
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Opera Must Wait On New Building For Time Being
New York March 2. The Metropolitan Opera must delay plans for a new 1 million dollar opera house replacing the old Times Square home. Efforts to raise funds reached 267,060 toward land acquisition in Central Park area, but plans were dropped due to technical difficulties in meeting housing legislation requirements.
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Puzzle of Shared Clues Points to Uncle Tom's Cabin
A mixed word puzzle lists clues and answers across and down with references to various items and phrases. The final note identifies the character as Uncle Tom's Cabin, tying the cryptic clues to themes and names from the novel or era, with the solution presented as a concluding hint.
Taft Confident Of Winning In Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee March 29 Taft predicts a solid win in Wisconsin's 30 Republican presidential nominating delegates. He cautions the five state race and Eisenhowers entry make the outcome peculiar. Delegates: 1 at large and 20 by district. Warren Stassen and Stearns run, with Warren and Stassen signaling support to Eisenhower if he stays in. Taft notes delegates may drift from their candidate while rallying business leaders.
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Minnesota
Grant A. Ritter
Beloit
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Stassen
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Regular store hours kept for Easter week in Hagerstown
Merchants yesterday said downtown stores will stay open on their usual schedule for Good Friday and Easter Monday with no special holiday hours. Schools will have five days off. the list shows Easter variation on Thursday April 10. Beairean students report back April 18. Royal celebrations mark Master on April 21, a date aligning with a last century. moon phase and calendar rules complicate the Easter date.
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What's Your Traffic IQ Night Lights Law Review
A Maryland traffic safety feature runs through March sponsored by the Washington Police Department. It explains penalties for riding a bicycle without a lamp at night and urges compliance for safety. The piece notes a maximum fine of one dollar under Maryland Motor Vehicle Laws Section 219, Article AAISY.
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Maryland
Take It From The Chief on March traffic safety tips
Chief Jesse Brown of the local police warns readers in a March feature series about driving safely. He stresses obeying posted speed limits for protection, notes weather and visibility affect safe speeds, and urges discretion to avoid tickets, accidents, injuries, or death.
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U S Weapons Superior To Soviets Says Army Chief
Gen. J Lawton Collins testified before a House subcommittee that the U S Army has boosted firepower by about 60 percent since World War II and now possesses superior weapons to those of the Soviets The testimony linked Korean campaign costs to about 8 0 0 billion for the Army and outlined plans for 14 2 billion in new funds in the 42 billion dollar military budget Projected future arms include atomic artillery and guided missiles to deter a possible Soviet mass assault The Army’s share in Korea runs about 80 million monthly with overall costs around seven to nine billion by next June 30 as fighting continues
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Election Board Loses Bout Over Voting Machines
Dorchester County election supervisors lost in court over a 42 percent voting machine purchase as county commissioners were not consulted and must not pay for the machines. Judge W Laird Henry Jr upheld that contention and the officials may switch to paper ballots if machine installation can't be completed for the May primaries.
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Errol Flynn Wins $14,000 Verdict in Bahama Case
Nassau March 20 Errol Flynn awarded pounds 14,000 and costs by Bahamas Supreme Court jury over a facial blow from Canadian millionaire Duncan McMartin. Flynn says the blow aggravated an old injury and cost him a £200,000 film contract. McMartin calls the blow light and friendly and an appeal to the Privy Council is planned.
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Traffic by electric stairs tops American transport
Britain now produces about 49 percent of all the food it consumes, highlighting a shift in national production and consumption patterns. The statement reflects comparative trends in technology driven mobility and self sufficiency, drawing attention to infrastructure and agricultural output dynamics.
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Britain
Big Winner In Maine Secures Most GOP Delegates
Gen Eisenhower gains nine of Maine’s 16 Republican National Convention votes while Taft holds five. Delegates elected from yesterday’s caucus say they are neutral but lean to Ike. Maine Republicans will send an unpledged delegation to Chicago.
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M Keldin veto quoted on pay boost for teachers
Towson Maryland March 29 Gov Meb Keldin vetoed a bill to raise teachers pay boosting annual pay by 3500 critics say the veto harms public schools and shows opposition to equal educational opportunity Joseph A Hlanter of the Baltimore County Council of Parents and Teachers condemned the veto noting Republican support and urging better schooling for Maryland children
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Meb Keldin
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Waldorf Waiters Sue For Tips Withheld In Suit
New York March 39 IP Some Waldorf Astoria waiters sue the hotel for three million dollars claiming tips were withheld over the past three years. Elias Simadriis leads the suit for himself and about 100 other waiters. Abraham Unger, attorney, says the hotel kept 15 percent of tip money, paying waiters only 10 percent. The hotel's counsel says all grievances must go to arbitration through the AFL New York Hotel Prates Council.
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Waidorf
State Civil Defense Help Offered to Washington County
Maryland director reports Washington County has not engaged with state civil defense training offers while county officials, led by Charles Mobley, cite extensive state materials since 1940. McIntosh criticizes lack of county annual report and urges faster adoption, noting other counties progress and county needs to align with state guidance.
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