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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix counsels a 75 year old widow to stand firm and deny her son access to her sale proceeds. She also advises a young woman to seek new employment due to a predatory 60 year old coworker and discusses platonic friendships between sexes in work and social life.
Prof. G L Tuve argues indoor air should be as fresh and healthful as outdoor air, not just comfortable. He cites a Swedish office practice of flooding rooms with fresh air and calls for American engineers to adopt strong professional ethics for healthful ventilation. In Baltimore, two men were sentenced to prison for robbing a man who asked directions, with Vincent La Porte 4 years and Edward Spishock an indeterminate term.
The April 16 1898 column notes the University of Maryland physics commencement at Ford's Opera House with graduates Samuel Claggett Jr Petersville Frank Hedges Jefferson Grayson RB Gaver Middletown and Alvey J Smith Woodville. John Tasker Baltimore held a grand restaurant opening on East Patrick Street with lunch and Rhodes Opera House music. Arbor Day exercises at Male High School feature speakers and a program including Myers Bowser and Biser among others.
In April 1928 the Ryland Federation met and adopted a resolution referencing the 18th amendment prohibiting alcohol. A thunderstorm damaged Emory Rice’s dwelling near Graceham with a damaged chimney, window frame, weathering, and telephones burned. Brunswick plans a $20000 athletic field and baseball diamond near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad farm. Orchardists fear two nights of sub freez ing weather may have damaged crops as temperatures fell to 29 degrees.
The Maryland Jockey Club closes books tonight for the 1948 Preakness Stakes with 82 nominees after late entries raised the field. Supplementary entries for the second session on the triple go round for three year olds are due by midnight.
Washington notes focus on Senator Gurney clashing with Republicans over universal military training and a 70 group air force. A Bogota conference setback and Johnson Truman clash over defense asset demobilization are also covered with editorials and embassy snags.
The Russian controlled North Korean People's committee threatened to cut off electricity to American occupied South Korea. The deadline passed with power still flowing today.
In Nebraska the Stassen and Vandenberg votes near a majority, suggesting a center to right GOP tilt rather than a leftward trend. Dewey's 62,239 votes are seen as not isolationist. party leaders may rally behind Vandenberg if Taft and Dewey fade, with Stassen possibly eroding from the right in a conservative convention landscape.
Obituary notices report the death of Charles David Ogle of Hyattsville after a three month illness at 64. He was a former Baltimore & Ohio ticket agent and member of several fraternal orders. Also noted are the deaths of infant Merrill Warren Crummitt and Dr R Gordon Simmons, with details on survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial locations.
Know America Today's Anniversaries notes notable birthdays and deaths from 1830 to 1917 including Frederic Ward Putnam Herbert B Adams and Wilbur Wright. It lists key historic dates such as 1662 France declares war on Mexico and 1941 London bombing. Daily birthdays include Frieda S. Stiller Howard Mumford Jones and Charlie Chaplin.
United Nations Security Council deadlocked over a Palestine truce as the Jewish Agency rejected the US backed plan. Arab Higher Committee gave no firm commitment while Arab spokesman signaled acceptance with strict conditions. Gromyka and Tarasenko urged thorough consideration of objections before any grand jury inquiry.
Research announced on April 15 describes a newly isolated substance tentatively called vitamin B-12 from liver. In early tests on three patients the substance required far smaller amounts than liver extracts to restore normal blood conditions, suggesting a powerful treatment for pernicious anemia. Investigators, including Merck & Co researchers and university scientists, report ongoing studies and potential decades of work behind the discovery.
Demurrers were filed in Equity Court today by the Public Service Commission and by Paul E. and Brece Remsburg trading as Remsburg Transportation Co of Braddock Heights. They challenge a petition by Bover Transportation Co of Knoxville seeking to overturn PSC orders denying a freight route permit through Frederick and Washington counties and granting a Baltimore Frederick route. The court is expected to set a hearing date on the demurrer.
In Pittsburgh on April 15, railroads and the steel industry slower to resume after the coal shutdown. More than a quarter million of the 400,000 soft coal miners back at work while thousands await the Federal court ruling in the John L Lewis contempt case, expected by Monday.
A bridge duel ends with a deceptive false card securing victory for a player facing expert play in a three notrump contest. The match highlights decisive card-reading and strategic risk taking as the winner outscores the pro.
In four sessions of play the world championship narrowed to a tense finish. Albert Shmukier of Philadelphia led with Mrs Marcus of London close behind while George Rapee of New York countered with sharp play that unsettled the field and threatened an historic second cup.
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