Doctor Says Modern Medicine Owes Much To Metchnikoff
A summary of Elie Metchnikoff's pioneering research on immunity and white blood cells, his time at the Pasteur Institute, and his influence on vaccines and modern medicine. The column notes his self experimentations, and how his work underpins current defenses against disease.
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Metchnnrofe
Elie Metchiixof
Metchnikov
Metchnikof
Russia
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Fasteur
Metchrkoff
Metchnikoff
State of Jitters Again: Radio Lowers National Morale
A radio commentator on a Sunday night is said to noticeably dampen national morale. The piece notes widespread jitters about Soviet conquest and atheism, with citizens doubting U S war prowess. In Denver rumors claim tires will freeze April 1 and dealers are emptied. auto owners fear shortages.
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Russia
United States
Denver
Costly Growth Air transport gains outpaced by costs
A revised 1947 summary shows passenger miles above 6 billion for 16 major U S airlines, up 1.8 percent from 1946. Air mail and freight rose, but operating costs outpaced revenues, yielding a nine‑month loss of about 10 million. International routes grew in mail and freight, while domestic trunk lines slid slightly in mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Express
Fifty Years Ago Local Baseball And Notices
Local items note second street team beating third street 16 to 8 on the Develop ment grounds with Percy Myer and Frank Carty pitching for the winners and L and R Toms catching for the losers. A petition with 400 signatures urged Frederick Middletown Electric Railroad to extend to Middletown's business center. The Scrubs baseball team defeated the Maryland School for the Deaf 14 to 12 at the latter's grounds, Benson excelling for the home side. Property sales include J Hollin Kefauver selling a seal brown Percheron to Glade Valley Stock for 3200 dollars. Walter Anders reports a dwelling two miles north of the chimney.
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Battery
Percy Myer
Frank Carty
R. Toms
Robert Delaplaine
Robert Kolb
Smith
Frederick
Maryland School
Benson
Scrubs
Hershberger
Fisher
Wood
Marker
Bennett
J. Hollin Kefauver
Middletown
Bravo In
Glade Valley Stock Company
Walkville
Walter Anders
Thermont
Chimmey
Twenty Years Ago Local Hems From The Columns Of The News
The note recalls Vles Brazil guest at Kiwanis Club meeting and his singing. The initial performance of Spanish Moon, ninth annual musical comedy by local talent under Francis Scott Key post, American Legion, at the Opera House drew an enthusiastic crowd with leads Francis Staley, George Smith, D Ralph Zimmerman, E Austin James and Sewart H Brown. Several hundred Maryland Republican women will attend the spring rally of the Federation of Republican Women of Maryland on April 16 at the Francis Scott Key hotel.
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Vles
Brazil
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Post, American Legion
Opera House
Francis Staley
George Smith
D. Ralph Zimmerman
E. Austin James
Sewart H. Brown
Maryland
Federation of Republican Women of Maryland
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Two hush hush maneuvers shape 1948 election plan
Washington Daybook outlines dual strategies to derail Truman Wallace and push for Eisenhower. It details how Democratic power brokers aim to coax Truman to withdraw and unite behind Eisenhower while pressuring Wallace to exit if Ike is the nominee, noting forecasted votes and party maneuvering. It also covers the Hadlick report accusing oil firms and state laws of causing shortages to profit, prompting Krug’s push for higher production quotas.
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Tess Coffin
Washington
Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Henry Wallace
Truman
Dwight Dbd Eisenhower
Wallace
Ike
Lous Bean
Hadlick
U. S
Bureau of Mines
U.S
Cap” Krug
Rug
Senate Oil Committee
Hadlic&wspaper
Death by own action noted in Gaithersburg train fatality
Dr Frank J Broschart Montgomery County deputy medical examiner said he will issue a certificate of death by own action for George A Ninas of Gaithersburg who was struck by a railroad train in front of the Gaither store depot. Investigation shows the retired government employee stepped in front of the train causing the fatality.
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Frank J. Broschart
Montgomery County
George A. Ninas
Gaithersburg
Gaither
Anniversaries and Births Highlight Historical Figures
Know America Today lists anniversaries and birthdays of notable figures such as Putnam the wheelwright. Fisher Ames, a Massachusetts congressman. Eadweard Muybridge, pioneer in motion photography. Steinmetz, electrical genius. Maria Cummins, author of The Lamplighter. and others. It also recaps today in history events from 1855 to 1947, plus a brief horoscope noting finance and caution, with birthdays including Frank O. King and Paul Robeson among others.
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Hofus Putnam
Wheelwright
Ohio
Sellor
U.S
Sutton
Mass
Fisher Ames
Massachusetts
Dedham
Maria C. Cummins
Salem
Boston
Eadweard Muybridge
California
Theodote Louise Smith
Clark Univers Worcester
Hallowell
Maine
Charles P. Steinmetz
Germany
New York
Lee
Appomattox Court House
Federal
Children’s Bureau
Wilson
Norway
Denmark
Coventry
England
Bataan
U.S. Army
Petrillo
David
Frank O. King
Gasoline Alley
Cashton
Wis
Henry Gerrish Smith
Shipbuilders Council of America
Warrensville
Everett N. Case
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. J
North Plainfield
Paul Robeson
Princeton
Archibald L. M. Wiggins
the Treasury
Durham
N. C
James William Fulbright
Arkansas
Sumner
Efrem Zimbalist
Russia
Col
Archibald B. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
Court News Equity and Name Change Petitions
Equity petitions include Pauline J. Roderick seeking a name change and a bill for absolute divorce from Kermit H. Godwin. Various marriage licenses and divorces are listed with names and addresses across Pennsylvania and nearby states. Rotary directors announced after two weeks of elimination eight names to organize and elect officers in June. A note recalls pre World War II railway mileage rankings with Canada prominent.
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Equity
Pauline J. Roderick
Kermit H. Goduin
Jesse E. Godwin
Lloyd Homer Miller, Jr
Worth Market Street
Hazel G. House
East Second Street
Samuel E. Miller
Velma KL Staub
Hanover
George M. Beltzhoever, Jr
Charles Town
W. Va
Carrie Lee Swimley
Brucedown
John F. Joiner
Baltimore
Lian L Lancaster
Second Avenue
Brunswick
William G . Brooke
Amanda E. Fieck
Harrisburg
Wiliam E Fauble
Martha J. Mitchell
Allan F. di
A. Pa
Delores E
Bloomsburg
Rotary
Frederick
Ignatius
Bjorlee
Warner L Brittain
Lewis R. Derizbaugh
William E. Hardy
Edward C. Hartmann
Wayne C. Neely
J. Richard Ramsburg
Roger H Willard
Veterans Guide on education and subsistence for ex service members
Major Thomas M. Nial reports on almost 190000 disabled veterans receiving free education under Public Law 15 and explains complex subsistence and overpayment rules. The VA clarifies that most full time PL 16 students will see a May 1 increase, though some with disabilities and no dependents may not. It covers overpayments, waivers, and possible refunds by the GAO, plus养老金 for orphans and on the job training tool provisions.
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Thomas M. Nial Washington
P. L
P. L. 16
P.L. 16
Ro J. C
Lynchburg
Carbondale
Price Urges City Traffic Fixes at Lions Luncheon
Osborne L Price of Magnetic Devices Inc presented traffic reform ideas at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Lions Club luncheon. He urged by-passes around Frederick, widening Bentz and Court streets, a hotel driveway, and off street parking with meters, noting meters serve only a fraction of demand. He warned against enlarging the city before solving current parking and loading issues, stressing prompt action. Attendees included Roger B. Wolfe as program chairman and Lions E. L. Mobley, Joseph S. Foltz, Henry Bart, and others. Cancer Drive proceeds totaled 89.20.
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Frederick
Osborne L Price
Magnetic Devices, Inc
Lions 'Club
Francis Scott Key
Price
Lions
Rederick
Bentz and
Court
Marke
Patrick
Roger B. Wolfe
Paul M. Carmack
Massey H. Rowe
Haverstown
Exhibit Of Dolls At Wesleyan Guild Meet
Mrs. M. E. Ferrell of Washington DC displayed her United Nations Dolls collection at Calvary Methodist Church under Wesleyan Service Guild sponsorship. The exhibit showcased dolls from seven nations with articles on costume, origin, and culture. Ferrell, active since 1939, owns 1936 dolls including presidents wives and a 48 state set, with detailed records and photos accompanying each piece.
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M. E. Ferrell
Washington, D. C
United Nations
Calvary Methodist Church
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ft Seven Nations
Hilda Haller
Mary Ying
Westeyan Service Guild
L. F. Livingston to Speak at Mount Monday
L F Livingston a noted expert on chemical progress will lecture at Mount St Mares College Emmitsburg on Monday April 12 at 7 pm The talk titled Preview of Progress includes demonstrations of new chemical research some not yet public His career spans Du Pont leadership and university teaching with multiple professional leadership roles.
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L. Livingston
Mount St. Mares College
Emmitsburg
E. L du Pont T de Nemours & Company
Walmington
Delaware
University of Washington
du Pont
Engineer Corps
Mid-West
Michitar State College
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Americanssociation
National Association of Manufacturers
Vocabulary Clarifications and Word of the Day Lesson
The excerpt outlines pronunciation and spelling notes for words like cancer and naked, offers synonyms for amiable, and presents a daily vocab goal. It defines servile as slave like and cites a quote from Greville about imitation signaling a small mind.
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Greville
College Dreams vs Family Duty in Dear Dorothy Dix
A displaced 18 year old orphan asks if he should work to fund college or rely on his sister. Dorothy Dix answers that duty and support for younger sisters rests with him too, urging balance and not sacrifice of others for education. The exchange also covers social snobbery and engagement heartbreak with practical guidance.
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Court House Park
Court House
Diss Dix
Colege
Edward H
Dorothy Dis
Social Situation: Guest and a Young Child
A guest in a home with a small child should avoid teasing or boisterous play that excites the child. Instead choose quiet interaction to help keep the child calm and comfortable for the family.
Bridge Greats Play at McKenney Apartment
William E McKenney recalls a casual rubbo bridge session with national tournament director A M Sobel and Mrs McKenney, noting Sobel’s psychic one club opening, Lees bid two hearts, and a seven heart contract. The narrator describes a clutch heart and spade sequence that secured the win, with clever discards and precise card play.
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William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
NEA
Leagt
A. M. Sobel
McKenne
Harry Lee
League
Midwest Confernce
Sabel
Lees
East
McKenney
North
Appreciated Parcel and War Message From Germany
A letter received by Mr Charles R Strine in Woodshoro from Walstraud Kluge thanks Mrs Strine for a parcel. The German note dated February 5 describes a fiancés death as a prisoner in Russia and references a Shakespeare line about being or not being amid hardship and hunger. Clothes in the parcel were shared with the sender's mother in need.
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Germany
Charles R. Strine
Woodshoro
Walstraud Kluge
Strine
Fiancie
Russia
Siine
Eversticir
Kluge
Elk's Never Forgotto Dinner Sparks Laughter in Carlsbad
In Carlsbad on April 8, Jay R. Ogden, longtime exalted ruler of the Carlsbad Elks lodge, invited 14 retiring officers and trustees to dinner. They waited for him, telephoned him, and learned he had forgotten the dinner date, prompting a humorous recall in the local paper.
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Elk's
Carlsbad
Sever
Jay R. Ogden
Carlsbad Ell Lodge
T Jodge
Elks
Ogde
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