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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
4
A defense of a unexpected price stability argues that a predicted drop in food prices did not occur due to harvest shortfalls and persistent export demand. The piece notes public acceptance of forecast changes but questions why the anticipated decline never materialized and why eating costs remain high.
The House will shape foreign policy more than before as it studies world economic rehabilitation and the Truman doctrine along with Marshall plan aid. The committee’s ground level study aims to gather facts since money bills originate in the House. Mr Eaton notes this signals a significant policy shift driven by unprecedented global issues. Mr and Mrs Marie Crumpacker Kermar and Mr and Mrs David Devilbiss with Bertie and Larue Crumpacker left Union Bridge for a few days at a religious camp meeting in Dranesville Virginia.
Delegates named to form a county wide group for judiciary and state convention credentials. Motier backed for judgeship. First Baltimore and Ohio excursion drew 260 travelers to Braddock Heights. Bosses Eleanor Johnson Louise Potts Narvie Potts Alexie MacDonald left on extended Canada trip. Kemp of the Frederick County Farmers Institute announced plans for a woods meeting at Braddock Heights. An Emancipation Car excursion by Baltimore colored residents will skip a parade this year.
Twenty years ago in the news from August 8 1923 reports eight typhoid fever cases in Brunswick prompting county health official BC Refauver to inspect the Brunswick water supply. The National Highway garage sale near Ridgeville to Russell Tate Sharpsburg noted. Frederick took fourth in Blue Ridge League beating Hanover 7 2 with Byham and Six contributing three hits each. Mr and Mrs William D Zimmerman and son Douglas toured Canada reaching Quebec and meeting the Prince of Wales.
A reader seeks guidance on staying with an abusive husband while managing a home and children. Dix counsels that when efforts to reform a drinker fail, a wife may endure for stability or leave, highlighting the risks and pragmatic choices for mothers in a troubled marriage. The page also features a college romance dilemma and its resolution, urging personal choice and moral pacing.
NEA Washington Correspondent Peter Edson reports that next fall the Agriculture Department aims to present the House Agriculture Committee with long range farm program recommendations. Hearings show broad support for soil conservation and price supports to a floor, with debate over parity, state role, and tariffs shaping the coming policy fight.
Weather data shows August precipitation to date at 2.35 inches with August normal 3.81 inches. Earlier figures list high and low temperatures and sunset times, with river conditions noted at Monotacy Buckeystown Dam and Potomac Point of Rocks. Social snippet mentions writing a letter to a stranger, advice about enclosing a stamped return envelope, plus seasonal notes on green tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, and cucumbers awaiting pickling.
Washington argues that labeling union actions as evading the Taft Hartley law is improper. The piece defends the distinction between avoidance and evasion, cites John L Lewis, and emphasizes the law protects workers while allowing grievance procedures. It notes misreporting and clarifies the contract clause about able and willing workers.
Washington August 8 Veteran questions and answers cover bonus applications Bronze Star eligibility for combat medical badge and infantrymen, insurance conversions, building material purchases, widow's pension upon remarriage, National Service Life Insurance borrowings, and GI Bill eligibility with subsistence.
Equity case Mildred L Smith vs Frank H Smith seeks an absolute divorce. Marriage licenses list Leon Fisher 22 colored and Evelyn Taylor 20 colored of 107 Ice St, this city. Also several pending couples including Brooks with Stouter, Wiles with Jevens, Moore with Kexser, Hoffman with Cramer, Blair with Dayhoff, and others. Property deeds show Harvey Moser et al to Sterling Edwards. G Oliver Price to James Harper. County and city facets noted.
In California style Western prose Earl L Douglass cautions readers about taking the wrong turn in life with roads, cross roads and desert analogies. He urges careful reading of road signs and reliance on scripture and prayer for guidance. The piece notes early rubber use in erasers after Joseph Priestley reported 1770 rubber could erase pencil marks.
Washington Daybook recalls a Missouri luncheon incident where President Truman quipped about Lloyd Stark apples. The piece traces present foes and allies from Wallace to Ickes and Byrd, notes Maine political rivalries around Wallace White and Margaret Chase Smith, and hints at reactions to the Truman Doctrine and national issues reflected in the Capitol dome and party battles.
Side-Glances dated the NRA recall Hugh Johnson recalling a court ruling The court has told us what to do Congress cries about economy but the government pays high salaries The average salary of 180 Congress employees is 7500 annually and no Civil Service exams to worry about.
Lovettsville residents and relatives gathered at Grandview Farm near Lovettsville on August 3 for a large home coming honoring Mr and Mrs W B Williams. Celebrations included two birthday anniversaries Bernard Williams and A M Cooper with a three tier cake and a watermelon feast followed by visits from relatives across Maryland and Virginia.
Descendants of Philip F. and Anna E. Gaver held a Sunday reunion at Fishing Creek with a large picnic. Attendees included many Buser, Haines, Shultz, Gaver, and related families from Middletown Frederick Myersville and Smithsburg, led by W. H. Gaver as president and Audrey Shultz as secretary.
A crowd of about 200 attended the parents versus children games at Staley Park Thursday evening. Fathers led their sons in speedball and innings games, while daughters’ volleyball play remained informal with no score kept as one enthusiastic mixed-teams match occurred. Afterward the August 27 bingo and band concert committee held its first meeting with all committees represented.
Lufburrow reflects that clocks are tools to make us aware of hours minutes and seconds. The poem muses on personal responsibility and using time wisely, praising the clock for revealing worthy deeds and keeping life on track.
Q Is there any tree with more than one trunk No all trees have one central trunk The East Indian banyan tree sends shoots that root into auxiliary trunks One banyan has 3000 trunks Q Why did the wise men choose gold frankincense and myrrh A They were the most expensive gifts available and tied to kings Q What is tree weigh used A It is used for weighing salt fuel and jewels
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