Air War in Korea under Queensbury Rules Standoff
Boyle reports the Korean conflict’s air war operates under localizing policy. Chinese bases in Manchuria threaten Allied planes from Antung while the United Nations restricts retaliation across the Yalu. He questions if expanding the air war to Manchuria would shorten the fighting or fuel a broader war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Korea
Marquis of Queensbury
United Nations
MacArthur
Yalu
Manchuria
Antung
Sinuiju
Sinuitus
Antung Field
Manchurian
George E. Stratemeyer
Red Powers
Humidity favors influenza spread across most U S cities
A UC lab finding shows influenza virus survives best at about 60 percent relative humidity. Most American cities lie within this moist belt, with humidity highest along coasts and lowest in arid western states. Altitude also reduces humidity, making dry air less hospitable to flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Code of ethics urged amid Fulbright moral pall letters
Moral pall letters and telegrams flood Senator Fulbright's Washington office urging a government ethics code. He doubts such a code would force real change but sees a guidepost as needed amid prevailing public concern. While many officials are honest, a few seeking a quick buck cast a pall over national morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulbright
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Kefauver
United States
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago items note Maz A. C. McCardell elected director of Frederick County National Bank to fill a vacancy from the deceased A. T. Rice. George Mulhorn resigns police post citing political support for Prof. George Ed Smith and not serving under a Republican administration. Frederick and Middle Town Electric Railway leases Henry B. Tyson property for a car barn on East Patrick Street with track to pass through. Parry Young, 12, near Myersville, injures eye from burning rubbish when an explosion scatters debris. Public schools in the county close. overdue East Church street building delays fall session by a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maz A. C. McCardell
Frederick County National Bank
A. T. Rice
George Mulhorn
Meyer Chilton
George Ed. Smith
Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway Company
Henry B. Tyson
East Patrick Street
Patrick Street
Parry Young
Myersville
East Church Street
Brunswick considers Yourtee springs water supply option
Twenty years ago on April 14 1931 Brunswick Mayor Allgire and citizens explored purchasing Yourtee springs for 10000 to bolster the town water system. A Kiwanis address by Harry Gilbert of Baltimore highlighted real estate taxes and local growth as the Montreal Royals defeated the Brunswick Railroaders 15 to 5 before 1500 at Scheer stadium. Eighty high school students prepared the operetta The Belle of Barcelona at the Opera House with noted cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourtee Springs
Brunswick
Allgire
Harry
Gilbert
Baltimore
Kiwanis
Montreal Royals
International League
Brunswick Railroaders
Scheer
Opera House
Grayson Stevens
Mildred Rice
Claude Barrick
Ruth Slusher
Elizabeth Robert
Katherine Castle
Virginia White
Rayhu Michael
Loree Talbott
Helen ‘Willard
Millard = Eyler
Edgar Hollis
Ralph Belson
Donald Leatherman
Light In Darkness by Earl L Douglass
A poet who loses his sight discovers God as the sun fades from his eyes. Adversity deepens the soul, revealing a celestial brightness he had not known. Life’s troubles, largely man made, can refine character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Newspaper
Dorothy Dix Says The Baby Is A Family Blessing No More
An elderly woman rebukes modern parenting trends noting babies were once regarded as gifts and families endured hard work. She contrasts past discipline and self-reliance with today’s costly education and overprotective care, lamenting lost resilience and traditional roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tommy
Mother
Johnny
Lfe
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Unionville Homemakers Demonstration on Modern Lighting
Thirty two members of the Unionville Homemakers Club gathered April 1 for a lighting demonstration conducted by Miss Irene Caton and Miss Catherine Smith. After the pledge to the flag, president Mrs. Stanley Bury welcomed new members Mrs. Ralph Ripley and Mrs. Bowman. Mrs. Isaac Nicodemus led several songs. Art chairman Mrs. Guy Baker reported progress by seven members in her class. National Home Demonstrations Week will be observed with a window display in Johnson's store, led by Mrs. Melvin Johnson, Mrs. Guy Baker, Mrs. Merton Forney, Mrs. Holly Albaugh, and Mrs. Isaac Nicodemus. The group plans to attend church together on May 6. Upcoming events include a family relations meeting May 4 and a clothing meeting April 26. A donation was given for Verne Kellar Wall. Hostesses were Mrs. Serah Barker, Mrs. Clifton Dudderar, Mrs. Snader Baker, Mrs. William Dudderar, Mrs. Guy Baker, and Mrs. Isaac Nicodemus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Clubs
Unionville Homemakers
Unionville Homemakers Club
Irene Caton
Catherine Smith
Stanley Bury
Ralph Ripley
Bowman
Isaac
Johnson
Melvin Johnson
Guy Baker
Merton Forney
Holly Albaugh
Isaac Nicodemus
Verne Kellar Wall
Serah Barker
Clifton Dudderar
Snader Baker
William Dudderar
Isaac Nicodemuny
Truman faces test of Korea policy as war clouds loom
The April 14 column analyzes President Truman’s Korea policy in light of Russian and Chinese responses, MacArthur’s dismissal, and Western unity with Britain on Formosa. It questions constitutional war powers, possible escalation, and the risk of broader conflict while urging acceptance of allied cooperation for a limited war strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
MacArthur
Formosa
China
Moscow
Britain
Red China
U. N
Korea
Congress
Asia
America
Hongkong
General MacArthur
Hitler
Munnich
A. A. Show Held At Hood College
The annual Athletic Association show played Brodbeck Hall Hood College last night. Students, faculty, and friends filled the auditorium to enjoy Where Do We Go From Here a revue of the entertainment world. Crystal Gerken 52 of Tenafly N D directed a 100 member cast. The program featured scenes songs vaudeville acts a puppet show a silent movie and a wild west skit. A tumbling act by four physical education faculty members was a main vaudeville highlight. The closing skit offered a future television show with a likeness of Tallulah Bankhead. Planning help came from committee members including Carol Raymond Linda Warner Margaret Crook Lois Eldridge Joan Ball Barbara Feuer Sandra Seabring Jane Targaret and Jeanne Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
College Athletic Association
Crystal Gereken
Tenafly
N. d
Show Boat
Doris
Ann Nygren
Mineola
N. C
Dan McGrew
Tallulah Bankhead
Gercken
Carol Raymond
Washington, D. C
Linda Warner
Narberth
Margaret Crook
Catonsville
Lois Eldridge
River Edge
WN. J
Joan Ball
Connellsvile
Barbara Feuer
Neporsit
L. I
N. Y
Sandra Seabring
Annapolis
Jane Targaret
Aldan
Jeanne Zimmerman
Havertown
Answers from the Fourth and Fifth Mason Weems Editions
A study notes the cherry tree tale appeared first in later editions of Mason Weems biography of George Washington and traces additions like the tale of Potts at Valley Forge. It also covers Quaker naming of days as first day through Lord's day, and the 1943 Yank pigeon news from Tunisia. It closes with U.S. Eighth Army HQ Korea dispatch reporting Gen. Van Fleet’s arrival and command assumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Weems
George Washington
Weems
Potts
Washington
Valley Forge
Pakels
U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
M.-L
James A. van Fleet
Korga
U. & Fighth
Red Cross plans clerical training in Frederick
The Frederick chapter of the Red Cross announces training classes for staff assistants to support Civil Defense and chapter operations. Registrations run through May 1 at 19 North Court Street or by phone 172. After May 1, an orientation and class schedule will be set, with teachers supplied from Red Cross Eastern Area Headquarters in Alexandria Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Red Cross
Harry D. Radcliff
Red Cross Eastern Area
Alexandria
Radeliit
Civil Defense
Luffs Stuff Democracy Debate and Voting
The piece argues that vital problems are settled by how voters express their views. It notes that individuals cannot single handedly reverse trends, but collective voting by diverse people leads to actual solutions. The tone stresses citizen participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luff
Bank Employes Attend Square Dance and Birth News
Emploees and officers of the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank with their spouses and guests, over 40 in number, danced Friday night at Hotel Frederick with Postmaster James A. Grove calling the figures and Doris Simpson providing music. During intermission, William Covell, of Boyds, announced the birth of a daughter, Sandra Lee, on April 1 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 1/2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Frederick
James A. Grove
Doris Simpson
William ©. Covell
Boyds
Sandra Lee
Frederick Memorial Hospital
George W. Morrison
Jefferson
Morrison
Evelyn Ahalt
Cost dispute when hiring for a home job
Advice stresses settling cost before work begins. It contrasts wrong practice of asking price upfront with protests over overcharging after the job starts, urging clear agreement on cost and scope prior to service.
Civil War ends when ransom paid says letter to mayor
A Frederick letter from "Lee Southerly" asks Mayor Munshower to declare a Civil War end on VC Day when a $200,000 ransom is paid. The hoax letter, traced to a nonexistent Arlington address, is dismissed by the Post Office as phony. The tale notes the $200,000 debt began with Gen Early and has grown with interest over 87 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Elmer F. Munshower
Dubny
Lee
Grant
Appomattox St .Arlington
Virginia
Mayo Munshower
Southerly
Post Office Department
Arlington
Gen. Early
Fresh Soph Hop Tonight At Hood College In Venice Theme
The Freshman Sophomore Hop occurs this evening in Coblentz Hall Hood College from 8 30 to 12 with Johnny Morans band from Baltimore providing music. Co chairmen Miss Elizabeth Van Blarcom and Frances Nagy lead committees for decorations programs refreshments publicity and tickets. Special guests include President and Mrs Truxal Miss Lillian Brown Katherine Sherrill and Ruth Perry. A Lewistown W S C S meeting followed with discussions on women’s work and pay and officers elected for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Coblentz Hall
Hood College
Johnny Moran
Baltimore
Elizabeth van Blarcom
Paterson
N. J
Frances Nagy
Drexel Hill
Elizabeth Robinson
Oakin
Linda
Willard
Aberdeen
Patsy Silver
Philadelphia
Barbara Flemming
Merchantville
Joanne Wilcox
Newtown Square
Nancy Pihlgren
Bogota
Andrew G. Truxal
Lillian Brown
Katherine Sherrill
Ruth E. Perry
Short Course Club Meeting Held Here
Rural Women's Short Course Club held its spring meeting in the County Extension Service room with 30 members attending to elect officers and plan Club Week in June at College Park marking the 25th anniversary. Officers elected: President Lucian Falconer, vice president Chester Young, secretary Huber Biser Jr, treasurer Bennett Lightbown, delegate Guy Stull, alternate Ronald Kling. Meetings are in April and October. The program featured humorous readings and vocal solos, closing with Auld Lang Syne. Corner market price listings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Service
Paul Buhrman
College Park
Lucian Falconer
Chester Young
Huber Biser, Jr
Bennett Lightbown
Guy Stull
Ronald Kling
Warren Grushon
Graceham
Thurmont Club
Webber
Walkersville
Miss Crum
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Boyle
the News
Earl L. Douglass
Mream Elgin
Dorothy Dix
David Lawrence
Hood
U. S. Signal Corps
Tunisia
Yank
U.S. S
Soviet Union
Union Republics
N. A. Lufburrow
John Peamroy
Route 2
Lillie Martha Jane
Dannie Gene Stansbury
Charles T. Stansbury
Monrovia
Suly
WAS
Charles A. Price
Charles S. Price
East Second Street
Sea Island
Mary M. Rosencrantz
Urbana
Sylvia Steigelman
James Butler
Towson
Miss Rosencrantz
Miss Steigelman
Towson State Teachers College
Raymond Green
Prospect Farm
Newberry
Harvey Cordell
Douglas Castle
Austin Hale
Bessie Castle
Delores Stup
Bonnie Spangler
Ray Stull
Eugene Jackson
Russell Lindsey
Margaret Miller
Ruby Cecil
Helen Tamm
Anna P. Kennedy
Helen Green
Ollie Compher
Lovettsville
Marvin Compher
Harl Compher
Vatus Nuse
Harry Stull
Wayne
Barbara Jean
H. Jackie Nuse
James D
Harry Null
Christ Reformed Church
Funkstown
R. Glenn Williams
Ida Mae Williams
Williams
Null
C. G. Rhodes
Clinton Rhodes
Thurmont
Karl R. Rhodes
Army
Albany, Ga
Agnes Little
Paula Sue
Mark J. Little
Little
U. S. Naval
Charles Town
W. Va
Ross V. Smith
Samuel T. Roger
E. G. Terpenning
Springfield
Camilla Wetzel
Mt. Airy
R. Carroll Baker
Charles A. Morrow
New Windsor
James F. Briscoe
Alfred Wilson
Westminster
John L. Bennett
Pass-a-Grille, Fla
Ernest Walden
Carl Lyndorf
Brooklyn
Robert J. Walden
Bowling Brook
Middleburg
W. L. Sammons
Charlotte
Sammons
Rosanne Haffner
Mec
T. SL Reg
Thomas R. Main
Adamstown
Betty Lorraine
Ralph C. Bradley
Kate Bradley
Hagerstown
William H. Bradley
All Saints Episcopal
Lewistown W. 8S. C. S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lewistown Methodist Church
T. C. Stull
Mountaindale
Raymond Stull
Jesse Marshall
B.C
A. D
Calvin Rice
Edna Mae Rice
Martin Gray
Staley Grimes
DeWitt Dickey
George Green
Albert Powell
Earle Bowers
Eli Green
Francis Molesworth
India
W. Calvin Rice
H.T. Webster
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