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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
2
August 7 1946 report notes favorable weather boosts corn prospects to about 1.488 billion bushels and wheat to 1.152 billion, easing fears of a food shortage. If forecasts hold, export restrictions could ease without harming shipments abroad.
The FBI reports a 12 percent rise in serious crimes from 1944 to 1945, the largest since records began fifteen years earlier. Attorney General Tom C Clark orders all federal attorneys to seek the severest penalties for serious offenses, urging state and local agencies to tighten effort and cooperation. The message stresses that crime can be reduced by assured punishment.
A Frederick obituary recalls Col Austin Beuzhman known for charm and grace. He died last Thursday in Frederick, son of Col Louis Victor Baughman a former Democratic leader in Maryland’s Sixth District. The tribute highlights his cheerful nature, close family ties, and lasting friendship.
One drives along country lanes and sees fields of plants orchards and grain. in his heart new ships are born.
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor in its monthly survey argues that wage increases and price hikes since February 14 stem from a steel workers strike and government price policy. It says unions using strikes threaten living costs and criticizes communist influence within some unions while defending the right to strike as a last resort.
N. A. Lufburrow praises rural life and the thrill of planted fields and country air as an antidote to fading spirits. The piece touts productive earth and enduring harvest yields as a mood booster for readers.
YESTERDAY WAS A SCORCHER. The day was the hot test of the summer in Frederick with downtown readings between 98 and 104 degrees. Three brick-yard workers collapsed from heat. The corn packing season began at McMurray and Frederick City Company with plentiful sugar corn and ready labor. C N Hauer proprietor of the Suffalo received a German music box with the finest instrument yet seen. A grouse run from Frederick to Buckerstown drew many local cyclists, some punctures delaying progress. President George Wm Smith of Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad learned Newcastle plans to ship passenger coaches and express to Frederick tomorrow.
The column recalls leaks in the Tuscarora main found by surveyors. City Engineer Emory Crum says daily water loss reaches seven million gallons through Lake Fredericks. James E Doll and his wife return from Bermuda. Ken Sherry earns wins in Blue Ridge League action with Iron Marlingoure. Justice and Mrs Brus and son Trago return home from Beckley after visiting relatives.
Discussion on Francis Bacon as father of the modern world and his inductive method. It explains testing truths by experimentation and gathering facts before forming theories, noting the impact on scientific progress and the need to test ideas against hard facts.
A quiz style dialogue explores atomic particles including electron proton and neutron with notes on evidence. It explains copper symbol cu from Cyprus and Bronze Age origins and defines poi as taro root pulp from Hawaii amid a shortage. It asks how deep Earth’s crust has been measured with a 2232 mile figure and ends with a garbled definition of a Volkswagen.
The piece advises accepting a hostess made dessert and praising it while planning later to cut other foods. It emphasizes politeness and avoiding remarks about fattening aspects, noting that declining is impolite and that restraint can come later.
The Department of Commerce notes 150000 fewer small businesses in early 1946 than in 1941 due to war years and material shortages. It highlights 700000 new firms formed during 1944 1945 and warns 55 of new ventures fail within five years. It offers pamphlets regional offices and personal counseling to veterans seeking loans or guidance to establish or operate a service station and other enterprises.
Dorothy Dix advises that delaying marriage can signal doubt and warns a bride to avoid forcing a reluctant groom. She suggests evaluating a fiancé who spent months in a prison camp before committing and considers breaking the engagement if love is not strong.
A mixed OCR passage covers word lessons and usage, letters to Dorothy Dix about a married woman unhappy with visiting schoolchildren at home, and a Bell Syndicate release. It cites etiquette mixed with misused terms and a hospital update, plus a note on Wall Street’s 1699 wall removal.
Washington August 7 The Potsdam aims to demilitarize and democratize Germany across four zones but Berlin notes that German actions and policies hamper uniform occupation. Differences persist among zones with denazification self government and disarmament efforts, while centralization remains slow and controversial.
Washington dispatch reports a 15 member security panel censors Bikini atomic test photos. Despite Blandy urging release, vetoes delay showing images to the public. The row raises questions of responsibility and calls Blandy to reduce the panel size to speed up disclosure.
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