Population rises to 145 million as Census adds five million
The Census Bureau estimates the U S population on January 1 3046 at 140 386 309, up about 8 7 million since April 1940 due to wartime marriages and births A large rise in population implies revised averages income debt shares and new markets while schools plan for growth and jobs in 15 to 20 years.
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Prosperous Farmers Hold Steady Profit Amid War Boom
Census figures show 5.9 million farms averaged 3100 dollars in 1944 products sold or used at home with 1300 dollars income, yielding 2.48 dollars per prewar dollar. Prospects of 1945 and 1946 point to continued prosperity but grain farmers fear future demand and plan accordingly.
Luf's Stuf Breaks From Rigid Routines
A fragmented, playful text urges breaking from strict rules and embracing change. It questions methodical routines and suggests attempting a new, less burdensome approach to daily tasks and habits.
CIO and AFL trade views on inflation and production in postwar economy
Washington analysis contrasts AFL push for higher output with wage bargaining and CIO emphasis on consumer resistance to inflation. It argues the CIO masks price hikes, notes high profits and potential risks to small business, and warns that unchecked union and corporate power could lead to intensified controls and totalitarian trends.
Fifty Years Ago in Frederick August Weather Hits 104
In 1898 readers report thermometers on North Market Street reaching 104 degrees in the shade. Four people are seen between Square Corner and Third Street as the Monocacy banks run high and ice scarcity worsens discomfort. Notable deaths and events include Charles D. Schell dying of heart failure at his son’s home, aged 73, and a 10 round glove contest set for the Opera House tonight between H C Laflin and Edwin Freed. The Camp Wilama segment notes a weeklong Monocacy outing ending with a return to Baugher’s woods, chaperoned by M N Romback.
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Edwin Freed
Maryland
Democratic ticket candidate for chief judge in new district
Twenty years ago this column notes Samuel A Lewis, Democratic Republican ticket, announces candidacy for Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit on the ticket. Officialst of the local baseball club debate Sunday game plans amid threats to withdraw support over Sunday play. Hanover suffers 3-2 loss as four errors aid Larry Boerner's five hits in a fielding mishap. The Blue Ridge Millers Association forms with milling firms from Maryland District of Columbia Pennsylvania Northern Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
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Larry Boerner
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District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
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Strength for Today by Earl L Douglass on Truth and deception
A sermon discusses how habitual lying blinds the soul to truth and impairs judgment in business, marriage, and family. It warns that deceit poisons relationships, damages moral foundations, and teaches children to become unable to discern truth.
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Earl L. Douglass
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Questions And Answers From Obscure Archive
Q What do automobiles cost in China. A Prices listed include SI000 bean paid for T8400 and 1941 in Shanghai, plus one factory crated 1946 war unit in low price field at S20.0KK. Q What is orissance. A Term used to desovine such i densise inveltage of power. Q has maternity death rate increased or decreased A Decreasing 1044 show nine verard low respite strains on medical profession by war. Q At what height will A 3 XS -1 jet plane try to attain su upred fatter. A AAN00 Cet, nor Q Are any descendants of George Washington's family in the government. A Yes, George Thomas Washington, descendant of G, brother Samuel, was recently led Assistant Solicitor General.
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Veterans voice GI Bill questions and Navy bond guidance
Readers in Jefferson City Seattle and Ansonia ask about war bonds for ex navy veterans GI Bill subsistence allowance readjustment and other veteran benefits. Advice covers bond offices eligibility availability and the need to contact regional offices or unions for apprenticeship and training details.
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Dorothy Dix on marrying a widower with children
Dear Dorothy Dix advises a single 83 year old woman to assess if she can be a good stepmother before marrying a widower with two children ages 1 and 15. She warns that widower children often resist new guardians and stresses deep heart reflection and genuine love for children as essential to succeed in forming a happy home.
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Potsdam Keeps Eastern States Under Soviet Control
The Potsdam agreement has left Poland Austria Hungary and the Balkans under strong Soviet influence with limited ability for Western powers to monitor or contest actions. Elections in Poland and Austria show limited freedom, while Hungary Bulgaria Romania and Finland remain tightly controlled by Moscow through Allied oversight and occupation. Peace treaty talks proceed but progress is uneven and contentious.
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Austria
Hungary
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U. S
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Peasant Party
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Basie
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Italy
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Paris
Dear Dorothy Dix and the slouching fiancé dilemma
A reader asks about addressing a partner's slouch and how to handle a husband taken by another woman. Dorothy Dix urges frank communication, compliments first, then critique, and suggests gym guidance to improve posture while noting concerns about marriage if pride and appearance worsen.
Proper Social Etiquette At A Hostess Table
A guide on graciously accepting a drink from a hostess. Do not refuse while others drink. Accept a non alcoholic option to ease her concern and avoid implying the host has no beverage for you. The advice emphasizes politeness and social harmony at gatherings.
Union Bridge to Install White Way Lighting on Main Street
The Union Bridge Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce fund a brighter White Way system on Main Street. A contract signed August 2 by town officials calls for installation and readiness within about ninety days, increasing light power to three times current levels.
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Nepalese Royal Party Visits Washington Amid Protocol Hurdles
Five Nepalese royals and generals toured Washington under State Department supervision after arriving from Europe. Hosts faced dining and social protocol due to Hindu customs and conservative public behavior. The visitors, led by Baber Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, wore khaki uniforms and spoke of a wonderful time despite informal limits on meals and cocktails.
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Washington
State Department
Nepal
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Khatmaundu
Baber Shumshere
Jung Bahadur Hana
Ekraj Shumshere
Jung Bahadur Rana
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Praskash Jung Thapa
Surendra Bahadur Shah Naib
England
France
Dean Acheson
Lord Inverchapel
Ostracism in Daily Life and Language Reminder
A note on pronunciation and usage highlights ostracism as exclusion from privileges. It urges careful word choice and vocabulary growth by mastering one term each day, with guidance on common mispronunciations and misuses.
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