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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1948
Page
4
A midwest edition of the Chicago Tribune notes straw derived pulp could yield cost effective high quality paper, potentially reducing wood pulp demand. Farmers in wheat belts would supply raw straw locally to ease manufacture, with some states already hesitant to participate.
Dorothy Dix muses on remarriage noting many second marriages survive due to hope over experience. She observes widowers often idealize their first wives, keep relics and habits, and can cause jealousy in the second wife. The piece urges thoughtful consideration before remarriage and reflects on love, loss, and adjustment.
Weather talk notes record heat with July 1898 ranking only behind 1872. School Commissioners reelect L Boblitz as secretary and examiner. Middletown burgess and commissioners seek injunction over electric railroad grading on the commons. About 1000 visited Braddock Heights. Lutheran Sunday school crowd attends Tuesday dance. NL Jordan elected to office with Ault 100 and Christian 74 in independent ticket race.
Palmer announces schools to open September 4 with 39 to 49 new teachers named as torrid temperatures bring 95 degree heat. A county woman, Louise Rhoads, charged with stealing one ear of corn valued at one cent. Young East Patrick Street girl knocked down and injured by a passing automobile.
Government investigators pursue a possible antitrust case amid claims of a steel pipe cartel that would squeeze independents in the oil trade. The Senate probes reveal 65,000 tons of excess steel casings held by major oil firms fueling concerns of market concentration and shortages for independent refiners and retailers.
In a sharp Washington assessment, President Truman faces political fallout from the extra congressional session. Republicans seize on alleged Communist infiltration and lax loyalty checks while Justice seeks indictments. The piece cautions against premature judgments as committees probe and names surface in headlines.
Paris milliners anticipate a cloche revival for 1948. Simone Cange and Albouy lead top houses, with many brands merging cloche with beret or bonnet, while Albouy’s tail hats hug the back of the head and conceal the ears.
Lime Kiln residents report a cucumber weighing 3½ pounds and 14 inches long with a 12 inch girth, the largest grown in the area. Several community notes recount visits, military enlistments, return from visits, and local family updates.
Washington notes depict Rep. Jesse Walcott grilling ex-OPA chief Porter over the proposed anti-inflation act. Porter defends temporary price controls and allocations while Wolcott presses on consumer credit rules and Fed powers. The exchange centers on reinstating Regulation W and measures to curb inflation.
The Charlesville Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Paul Zier’s home with eight members and two visitors. Three new members joined. The group read scripture and joined in prayer, then discussed a picnic planned for Aug 23 at 6:30 PM at the Staley meadow hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Staley. The Sept meeting will be at Harry Remsbore’s home. The Jug Bridge Club offered a salad demonstration and refreshments were served by Mrs. Zier.
Jackson August 3 Mississippi states rights movement seeks endorsement of its presidential and vice presidential choices as the delegation meets in session for the convention vote.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association warns hay fever is serious not a joke. Symptoms include sneezing burning throat runny nose and watery eyes with sleep loss and poor appetite. Treatments include allergy testing vaccines air filtration and medications under medical supervision.
The article explains common errors such as saying canceled yesterday and outlines pronunciation guidance for stressed syllables. It lists synonyms for happy and illustrates how to expand vocabulary by mastering one new word daily, highlighting fantastic as imaginary or illusory.
Peggy Stewart and Frederick were jailed on assault and battery charges after failing to respond to summons. Frederick held on a $250 bond for a Wednesday night hearing. arrest followed a bench warrant. Police reported the weekend incident and pending court appearance.
A roundup of notable anniversaries, births, and historical events. Figures include Hamilton Fish, Elisha Otis, Uriah Stephens, Ernie Pyle, and others with dates spanning 1492 to 1947. Also covers a brief today’s horoscope noting caution in business ventures and steady diplomacy.
The report notes precipitation for 34 hours ending 8 30 a m none. August to date 80 s of an inch. Normal August 3 84 inches actual August 1947 44 inches. Excess in 1948 precipitation to August 1 5 43 inches. High yesterday 57 low last night 69. Sun sets 5 21 p m. sun rises 6 12 a m. moon rises 5 08 a m and sets 8 31 p m. Rivers Monocacy muddy at Buckeystown Dam Potomac cloudy at Knoxville.
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