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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1948
Page
4
Bell Laboratories researchers demonstrate diamond chips as solid vacuum amplifiers that boost voice signals up to 500 times. The diamond acts as an insulator until a focused electron beam turns it into a conductor, enabling rapid amplification. Applications span radio, radar, television, and future military instruments.
Lesson highlights common misusages and pronunciations. The word credulity means belief or readiness to believe, especially with little evidence. It notes pronunciation concerns and urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
Fifty years ago a News item reports Spain severing diplomatic relations with the United States amid Cuba tensions. An ultimatum demands Spain evacuate Cuba as a transport carries artillery and units to Chickamauga for Cuban war mobilization. Postmaster appointments are noted for Reuben K Smith at Ladysburg and Harre W Stull at Troutville.
Twenty years ago on April 21 1928 the Frederick high school track team left for Washington to attend the national track meet at Georgetown University under Coach Harry McDonald. Foremen at a meeting discussed officers and equipment for Fred Saken and Citizens Truck Company. A sale announcement reported the Rockwell Terrace residence of Mrs Whipp Hendrix sold to Mr and Mrs Kemp who will make it their home. A drive to build a memorial for Thomas Johnson raised about 407 in cash and pledges.
Dorothy Dix dispenses guidance on a wife feeding a hard working husband a hearty breakfast, a sister’s crush on her brother-in-law, and a young man marrying for money. The exchanges weigh humor and social norms, urging practical loyalty, discretion, and domestic balance.
The Wolfsville Girls 4-H Club met April 14 with 22 members present at the school. Miss Miriam Leiter discussed the next clothing project and Achievement Day. Pauline Hayes demonstrated a square scarf and Ruth Furner demonstrated a shoe shining cloth.
The piece notes revived fascist links led by Mosley and Pirow with North and South American ties, parts of a broader anti Communist campaign. It also reports President Truman’s mood and a White House meeting where a call to oust Secretary Forrestal was discussed, with Truman reacting strongly to that suggestion.
A collection of Q and A items covering antiquities architecture and natural history. The Venus of Milo is cited as a famed statue at the Louvre with debates on its identity, while the Capitol’s architect is named as William Thornton. Additional items include albatross size notes, WWII draft details, a railroad accident blames, a local arrest, stock trades, baby adoptions, and a Frederick Avenue letter from Hungary.
Washington reports the Taft-Hartley Act is being undermined by a New Deal majority on the National Labor Relations Board. Three new dealers, including John M Houston, dominate the board, with two dissents challenging the ruling that free speech can affect elections. The General Shoe Corporation case sparks debate over whether campaign speech before elections falls under unfair labor practice.
The House Un-American Activities committee proposes laws to block Communists and protect free speech. It discusses outlawing parties in theory but warns of constitutional limits and the risk to liberty, preferring prosecution of leaders under a conspiracy framework.
Berlin reports say Russians launched a campaign aimed at offsetting the morale value of Marshall Plan aid to western Germany. Washington notes B. Adams of Wa he a member of the Civil Politics Board named to serve through December 31, 1950.
Col. Sergei Tulpanov, propaganda chief of the Soviet waltarg, spoke at a youth rally in Zeriz Saxony, declaring division of Germany and Europe while denouncing fascist America as the enemy of all Europeans, remarks made last September.
Washington, April 21. Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire offers a tentative miners pension plan with the option to revise decisions later. Lewis accepted a compromise raising age to 62 and excluding pre May 28, 1946 retirees, while actuaries warn of potential price rises and uncertain future costs.
Cornell W. Abbott of Saltimore faced a charge of operating an automat and speeding after a Route 40 crash two miles west of Ridgeville. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg as trooper Bert Hammersmith testified he veered hitting a pole and embankment damaging a 1947 Dodge. Abbott claimed the road lacked marked speeds at Death Curve while traveling from Frederick to Baltimore. Nevin E. Cline forfeited 1145 dollars collateral on a separate 50 mph excess charge.
Dr Edwin P Jordan describes stroke as brain hemorrhage or blood vessel clot both tied to high blood pressure and aging. Sudden hemorrhage contrasts with slower clot development, recovery begins after onset with nursing care and graded exercises aid paralyzed patients. The column also notes Q A on heart systole and unrelated notices follow.
The Mi Pleasant Homemakers Club met at 238 North Market Mond with Mrs Rothenhoefer and Miss Barrick hosting. Members discussed wardrobe planning, art reports on Jacob Van Ruisdael and Berlin Museum paintings, a book teaser, and a spelling bee won by Mrs Kelly.
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