Allies Mull New Plan At Berlin Blockade Talks
Pro western sources report United States Britain and France are shaping a fresh approach to the Berlin blockade dispute. Officials suggest the plan could bypass immediate U N action if Moscow does not respond satisfactorily to recent notes.
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United States
U.S
France
Britain
Russia
Europe
U.S. SR
U. S
George C. Marshall
Robert Schuman
Ernest Bevin
Hector McNeil
Berlin
U. N
Kremlin
Quartzsite Rock Baffles Steel Drills in Silicon Alloymaking
Quartzsite rock used in silicon chrome and tungsten alloy production resists steel drills due to extreme hardness. The material's properties impact industrial processing and tool wear for local mining operations.
Vatican Fears Spread Of Catholic School Nationalizations
Vatican sources describe a widening drive in Communist states to nationalize Catholic schools. Hungary reports excommunication of officials. Bulgaria and Romania announce decrees nationalizing schools. Poland may nationalize schools next year amid censorship and political pressure on bishops and youth.
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Vatican
Hungary
Josef Caroing
Mindy Stenty
Pius
Fone
Csanada
Stefano Balogh
Bulgaria
Romania
Czechoslovakia
Mser
Joseph Beran
Prague
Poland
Boleslaw Bierut
Rome
Phone Unions Rally Public For Wage Support Drive
Washington reports tele phone unions launch nationwide parades and mass meetings to win a third round of wage increases. Leaders from Communications Workers of America and CIO Tele phone Workers Organizing Committee, plus independent groups, back a public agitation instead of an immediate countrywide strike. By October 15 all unions may be legally free to walk out under Taft Hartley if needed. Negotiations with AT&T continue. ten CWA divisions have three year contracts open for wage talks twice.
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Washington
Communications Workers of America
Big Independent
Joseph A. Beirne
CIO Telephone Workers Organizing Committee
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
CWA
Hikers invited to Mt Alto shelter dedication
Local Maryland Appalachian Trail Club members are invited to attend the dedication of The Hermitage shelter in Att. Alto Forest Pa on Sunday Oct 10. The shelter, built with Potomac Appalachian Club funds and support from members, stands along Tumbling Run near Monument Rocks two miles from Old Forge Camp Grounds. Reservations by Sept 30 to Lee G. Snyder at 2939-3 with driving directions provided.
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Mt. Alto Forest
Maryland Appalachian Trail Club
Alto Forest
State
Mt Alto
Potomac Appalachian Club
Washington
Tumbling Run
Old Forge
Fire Tower
Monument Rocks
Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters
Washington Club
Lee G. Snyder
Magician Cleared In Blackjack Charge
Everett A. Drummond, a former stage magician, faced Superior Judge Ben Rosenthal on a possession of a blackjack charge. He demonstrated the rolling pin claim by rolling an egg in a velvet bag under a redwood stick and showing the egg remained intact before breaking it, leading to the case being dismissed.
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Los Angeles
Everett A. Drummond
Ben Rosenthal
Drummond
French Cabinet Beset by Strikes and Quarrels
Paris dispatch reports a two week old coalition government under pressure from mass strikes and quarrels. A one day general strike involving about 7.006 million workers passed calmly. Premier Queuille faces a threat of a broader strike in coal and power sectors next week. Parliament is divided over local elections timing, risking further instability.
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Paria
Henri Queuille
Quewille
Diary Scanned For Motive In Double Murder
The article notes state police and investigators meeting with Chief Souers in Ferndale to pursue motive in a double murder. Lane offered all state assistance and later visited Mary Kline’s parents to express condolences. The Mahian family was in New York for John’s burial.
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Souers
Ferndale
Lane
Chief Souers
John E. Kline
Mary
Mahian
New York
John
High Incomes To Continue Through The Coming Year
Washington predicts 1949 personal incomes will match 1948 records with strong employment. The Federal Reserve Board reports farmers have significant buying power, though small-acreage operators face lower incomes and some shift to industrial work. Overall, incomes may dip late 1945 but end the year at or above 1948 highs.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Federa Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Robert Walker Divorce Case Sparks Hollywood Split
In Los Angeles on September 25, the ten week marriage of actor Robert Walker and Barbara Ford Walker ended in a divorce case. Barbara Ford Walker accused extreme and grievous mental cruelty and requested reasonable alimony, saying she has no funds. The couple wed July 3 in Beverly Hills and separated five weeks later. Walker had previously married Jennifer Jones.
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Los Angeles
Robert Walker
Barbara Ford Walker
John Ford
Much Food For School Lunches Continues
The article describes federal reimbursements supporting school lunch counts and free distributions of USDA foods in Maryland. It highlights health benefits, improved behavior and learning, social skills from lunchtime routines, and classroom ties including art, gardening, and home economics activities.
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Ment
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Achovns
Maryland
Voice of Democracy Contest Set For Hagerstown Week
The Voice of Democracy contest returns to Hagerstown during the week of November 14 to 20. Last year Laura Shatto of Hagerstown was one of four national winners, with sponsorship by the Board of Education the Chamber of Commerce and local radio stations.
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Hagerstown
Laura Shatto
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge Riding Club Schedules September 26 Ride
The Blue Ridge Riding Club plans a 10 mile ride Sunday September 26 starting from Lewis Izer farm on Downsville road at 11 am EST. Riders will follow a riverside route past Grimes Station to Taylors Landing with lunch near the landing. A stop at Woburn School is included. All members and guests are invited.
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Blue Ridge Riding Club
Lewis Izer
Downsville
Grimes Station
Taylors Landing
Woburn School
Izer
Williamsport
Seller Market For Cheap Cars
The Wall Street Journal reports used car prices are tumbling in some cities with late model cars dropping as much as 200 and older pre war models clearing at 25 to 50 discounts. It notes a buyer's market already exists for high end cars and will arrive sooner than for lower price models, with a similar trend reported in heavy trucks.
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Pagel
Wall Street
Journal
Airline plan delay extends to March 1949
New setback hits the Hagerstown air project as AM American Aviation now says service will not start until March 1949. The carrier will add three more DC-3 aircraft to its fleet and has renamed itself All American Airways, linking Hagerstown with Baltimore and the west.
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AM American Aviation
Hagerstown
West
Baltimore
All American Airways
Warren William Dies After Yearlong Illness
Hollywood mourns as actor Warren William dies at age after a yearlong battle with a rare blood disease. The stage and screen star known for 30 years of roles in films and on stage passed away today.
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Hollywood
FCC challenges on right to restrict give away programs
Washington Sept 26 broadcasters challenged the FCCs authority to restrict give away shows including food promotions. The NAB refused to take a position on merit while arguing illegal lottery statutes apply. The issue mirrors a prior congressional committee note that lottery authority was moved to the criminal code last session.
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FCC
Washington
Federal Communication Commission
National Association of Broadcasters
Commission
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