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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
13
A 1980 column urges readers to maintain perspective after war and during cold war anxieties. It questions inflation, labor tensions, national debt, and potential political extremes while noting famines in China and Russian aid priorities. It argues faith in humanity as a guiding force.
The Association of Higher Education of West Virginia will hold its annual meeting Friday and Saturday at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown with host schools Shepherd and Storer College Harpers Ferry. Over 200 professors state officials and guests are expected to attend Speakers include Congressman Walter H Judd of Minnesota and Dr Harves Rice president of Oswego New York State Teachers College.
From The News April 20 1900 reports at Catoctin Furnace rapid work with a new ore mine west of the main furnace and a plant expected to be fully operational in ten days. The Junior Fire Company committee paid off a 350 mortgage leaving the property unencumbered. Yellow Springs notes say peach crop safe with cherries and plums promising.
Senator Connally urged bipartisan unity in foreign affairs during a speech opening debate on a 372.45 million foreign aid bill. He warned against partisan appeals and urged cooperation with President Truman and GOP leaders for wide policy support amid allocations for Asia, refugees, and development.
Dorothy Dix counsels that weight and looks should not drive marriage and urges patience when a husband derails with flirtations. She advises against divorce, calling for calm recovery and reunion, while addressing a letter from a reader in love with a poor, hardworking suitor.
Washington Daybook reports growing doubt in the American Legion about Secretary Louis Johnson. Eisenhower and other officials urge higher defense spending and criticise Johnsons budget cuts. The piece also notes a postal service pay reform setback and Northern Democrats seeking local issues to rally voters.
Major Isbell presented an overview of Camp Detrick activities to Newton Massachusetts students and advisors in Newton. He explained the Chemical Corps mission covering chemical biological and radiological warfare and defense, priorities set by the Defense Board, and the aim to develop safe countermeasures while avoiding offensive use.
Washington April 200. The Ways and Means committee approved a large cut in manufacturers excise taxes aiming for a full repeal on household cook stoves and water heaters, light bulbs and several items. It would keep taxes on automobiles trucks buses and related parts. The taxes currently raise over 500 million annually.
The Die Presse reports that all Roman Catholic monasteries in Bratislava and several Slovakian towns were closed by Czech Slovak state police last Friday. The action followed tensions between church and state in postwar Hungary.
Orville A Yingling and Nancy T Smith were wed March 17 at the United Brethren church parsonage in this city. Rev John H Ness officiated. The couple, both Frederick High School 1948 graduates, will reside with the bride’s mother and recently took a wedding trip to Philadelphia.
Roger W. Babson, writing from Fureka Kansas, analyzes U S farm income through 1940 to 1950, noting cash receipts rose to 31 3 billion in 1948 then dipped to 27 7 billion in 1949 and predicting possible further declines. He warns of dependence on government supports, looming production controls, and emphasizes self discipline for farmers to maintain freedom and prudent spending in 1950 51.
Woodland fire danger eased by overnight showers bringing brief thunder and lightning. .26 inch rainfall at the airport boosted April to about six-tenths inch, far below normal. Temperature fell from 80s to a 45 degree low with a forecast of frost possible tonight. A warm day ahead, 55 to 60 by tomorrow, and farmers welcome rain for crops though gardens still dry.
Rep. J Glenn Beall notes the first omnibus bill for FY1950 51 carries nearly 29 billion dollars in general revenues. He criticizes deficit spending and cites Hammond Cannon statements while highlighting Hoover era reforms and Budget Bureau questions. He reports on ECA soybean purchases for China and a National 4H Center plan amid local Maryland engagements and state officials events.
Named co chairmen Mrs Emmett R Bowlus and Charles McC Mathias Jr for the GOP card party to be held March 10 at 8 pm in the Junior Engin House. Boss Smith GOP club president announced committees with Miss Helen Remshbur prizes Miss Ruth King refreshments Mrs Herbert Duvall score and fallers Mrs John Cramptor house Eis C Wachter and Reese Shoemaker Jr co chairmen
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