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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
4
Ready With Bombs reports that the Atomic Energy Commission chairman told Congress the nation is fortified with atomic bombs and increasing stockpiles. Congress appropriated 159.6 million dollars, the full request, amid debate on using bombs in war.
At the Democratic city convention in City Hall Aldermen nominees for April 16 include John F Kreh Joseph W Gaver George I Wilson G Warner Tyson John Ed Schell A wagon incident near West Patrick street echoes a runaway coal cart past Bennztown Ell A quarry fire alarm was raised by youths at Fifth street and Middle alley Governor Lowndes signs bills including liquor restrictions near Jefferson and Braddock Heights and road consolidations salaries for grain weighers Edward W Miller and D P Osborn Commodore tribute noted in Philadelphia newspaper.
Well known citizen and senior member of the Harris and Filler Company died at his East Third street home at 72. Frederick schools report many teaching applications to Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer. About 25 graduates of State Normal School to come in Fall. Frederick residents joining Europe tour as Students Travel Club members Miss Merion L Spinning Miss Lorraine Thomas Miss Helen L Smith. Frederick All Stars beat Woodsboro County League at Walkersville 26 to 5. Joe Nep tune manager of the Hustlers hit a home run.
Glade Valley Lions held an April 1 banquet in the Glade Reformed Church social room Walkersville with reversed attire for all. Mrs Claude Barrick chaired the arrangements and officers hosted the event, saluting guests from New Windsor and Cumberland Lions Clubs and noting a successful Easter egg hunt in Woodsboro.
Dorothy Dix argues that many women seek sympathy as a habit, preferring pity and martyrdom over joy. She claims wives reveal home secrets for attention, damaging marriages and reputations, while mothers exaggerate faults to harm children and gain status. Bell Synd. Inc. released this column.
Washington Daybook profiles Arthur M. Hill, chair of the National Security Resources Board, and his mission to mobilize industry and resources for emergency use. It notes Hill’s ties to Defense Secretary Forrestal, pressure from major manufacturers, and the clash over bureaucratic controls versus free enterprise. The piece lists Hill’s aides and hints at oil policy debates and domestic economic pressures.
The Camp Detrick Mothers' Club held its third meeting Tuesday evening with 65 attendees. Eugene W. Pruitt discussed "The Organization of the Frederick Schools," joined by Miss A Dru Ella Worthinston and Warren R. Evans. A lively Q&A followed on school function, financing, and the local education system. Committee members include Mrs. Carl Brewer, Mrs. Theodore Dozoix, Mrs. Noel Gross, Mrs. Edwin Hil, Mrs. Carl Lamanna, Mrs. William McCum, Mrs Abou Pole lack, and Mrs. Joseph Victor.
The piece analyzes Wisconsin votes showing no single candidate dominates. It details Taft Dewey Stassen and Vandenberg dynamics, forecasts a possible Vandenberg Stassen or Taft Stassen ticket, and notes the convention’s focus on broad party appeal over wave-of-the-moment fame.
Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Robert Windsor in Tramsville included Staley Hahn and family Washington residents Harry King and three daughters, Hubert Biser and Dr Harry Pudrum near Baltimore, and Windsor Jr. relatives from Wamsville and Kensington. Also noted are a Chicago Spearheads reunion trip by Waitz family, the birth of Richard Carl McQuillen in Frederick Memorial Hospital, Florida wintering Stottlemier return to Utica, and a fifth birthday party for Linda Walling Marsh with invitees listed.
Mrs. Raymond Sweeney and Mrs. Eleanor Miller of Frederick were honored guests at a Baltimore American Gold Star Mothers event held at the Sheraton-Belvedere. Lt Gen Leonard T Gerow presented them with ds and they watched the Day parade from the stand with about 200 other Gold Star mothers. A Frederick Chapter meeting is planned for Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the American Legion Home on East Church Street.
In April reports from Jerusalem describe critical water scarcity amid food shortages and civil unrest. Mayor Richard Graves urged residents to conserve tap and cistern water as a pipeline from Ras El Ein near Tel Aviv reportedly was cut by Arab attackers, while Ain Farah springs suffer fuel shortages limiting supplies.
Babson reports from St Louis on farm, building, and retail price trends across the Central West. He cautions farmers to reduce debt, maintain repairs, avoid market timing, and prepare for modest prices with steady production and cost control. He also notes housing demand, rent control, fuel costs, and a war-preparation outlook for 1948.
Four Democratic candidates for Congress were certified for the May 3 primary by the Secretary of State. The slate includes Will Allen of Bethesda, F Brimme Austin of Takoma Park, Dawson J Horine of Myersville, and Thomas OConnell of Silver Spring. Republican Congressman J Glenn Beall is the sole Republican candidate. no Republican primary will be printed.
In a Saturday morning ceremony at Trinity Parsonage Harrisburg Elizabeth A. Rodgers daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rodgers Harrisburg married Ronald W Schubauer son of Mr and Mrs Carl A Schubauer Harrisburg The double ring rite officiated by Rev Thomas Morgan followed by a motor honeymoon toWashington DC and other places They will reside at 1050 South 9th Street Harrisburg.
Today in history lists births of Lewis Morris David Rittenhouse William Welch Harvey Cushing William Turner Walter Copnolio and others. It notes anniversaries including Clayton flight in 1835 and Barnum elephant arrival in 1882, plus 1935 dust storms and wartime events. Also includes birthdays of Ska Chase Mary Pickford Sonja Henie and notable figures with brief horoscope and local observances.
About 20 members of Frederick Post No. 78 attended a meeting at the American Legion Home in Hagerstown hosted by the 29th Division Association. The Department Commander and the Baltimore city post commander attended. Frederick post received 40 Blue and Grey flags to place on graves of all 29th Division members.
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