Wheat markets shift as exports, subsidies shape prices
President Truman urged voluntary measures to move grain abroad. A bumper crop abroad and in the United States alters the market, with talks of renewing the International Wheat Agreement to stabilize prices. Authorities warn of possible market collapse and inflation as subsidies may be needed to support demand.
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Truman
United States
Canada
Argentina
Department of Ture
Whchh
U. S
Commodity Credit Corporation
Treasury
Ming
Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Love and Self Worth
A compilation of Dorothy Dix letters and responses discussing relationships, self worth, and parental affection. A skeptical friend advises abandoning a disinterested partner, while Elizabeth A warns against marrying without knowledge. A 13 year old seeks home safety, urged to stay and mature rather than run away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
Elizabeth H
Bell Syndicate
Story telling contest at Washington street playground draws entrants
The all play-ground storytelling contest occured Tuesday evening at seven in the Washington street playground. Sponsored by the Between the Book Ends Club, judges were Mrs James Crist Airs Clifton Wirts and Mrs Raymond Zimmerman. Contestants included Joann Hartman Janet Hartman Barbara Jean Hahn Frances Louise Thompson David Schoolman Carol Dorsey Nancy Geisbert Ruthie Geisbert. Janet Hartman won for the most interesting story. Joann Hartman and David Schoolman tied for best told stories. Carol Dorsey and Frances Thompson won for most unusual stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
James Crist
Clifton Wirts
Raymond Zimmerman
Joann Hartman
Janet Hartman
Barbara Jean Hahn
Frances Louise Thompson
David Schoolman Caral Dorsey
Nancy Geisbert
Ruthie Geisbert
David Schootman
Carol Dorsey
Srances Thompson
Fifty Years Ago Aldermen Award Sewer and Garbage Contracts
The Board of Aldermen awarded E. M. Grove a trench digging contract for a sewer on East street. John Shill won the garbage contract for a year with a bid of 90 dollars. The Potomac River rose nearly ten feet above normal after heavy rains. Celebrations for Emancipation Day drew crowds from Baltimore and Washington. Edgar McCardell of A C McCardell and Son bought the Show confectionery store, planning a move to Hagerstown. Editorial notes mention street darkness complaints as electric service improves.
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Board OF Aldermen
E. M. Grove
East Street
John Shill
Potomac River
Jenki
Edgar “McCardell
Srm
A. C. McCardell and
Hagerstown
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years ago on August 11 1928 local items note 27 arrests in a gambling device crackdown and 30 to 25 more pending. County commissioners were surprised by road damage from heavy rains during an inspection of 15 districts. A pood le dog suspected rabies bit a colored child on Wisner street before dog catcher Hopwood captured it. Messers Louis Hartman John Albert and Edward Blumenauer planned a motor trip to Detroit to visit Mrs E P Freeze and Miss Grate Blumenauer.
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Esterday
Sheri
Fraderck
Wisner Street
Hopwood
Hopwood. Messers
Louis Hartman
John, Albert
Edward Blumenauer
Detroit
Mrs. E. P. Freeze
Miss Grate Blumenauer
Great-Granddaughter of Key Attends Mt Olivet Dedication
Francis Scott Key's great-granddaughter, Mrs. Edward J. Palmer of Ventnor New Jersey, attended the Key monument rededication at Mt Olivet cemetery. She sought a photo with Gov Lane but was blocked by autograph seekers. She was photographed and telecast live by WMAR TV Baltimore.
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Francis Scott Key
Mt Olivet
Edward J Palmer
Ventnor
N. J
Gov. Lane
Rirs. Palmer
Wmartv
Baltimore
Family Gathering at the Keeney Home in Union Bridge
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs George Keeney of Union Bridge featured a delicious dinner. Attendees included George W Keeney and family, Owen Selby and son Michael Lansey Lucas, and locals from Westminster Mount Airy Oakland Mills Sykesville New Windsor with Mr Woodward and family. A separate X ray chest clinic report from Dr W in Baltimore cites 1536 X ray pictures taken during a mobile itinerary visiting Mount Airy Oakland Mills Sykesville New Windsor Union Bridge and nearby communities.
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George Keeney
Union Bridge
George W Keen
Washington Daybook picks best of Congress in 1948
The Washington Daybook selects top congressional figures including Mike Monroney as best all round, Everett Dirksen as best orator, Vito Marcantonio for personal machine and parliamentarian skill, Hale Boggs as most promising newcomer, and Horace Seely Brown Jr. and Tobey Morris noted for faithful attendance. It also highlights Charlie Halleck as best politician and John Davis Lodge as most overrated newcomer.
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Tess Coffin Washington
House
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
Ba Sweet
Mike
Trojan
House Banking Committee
Mike Jias
White House
Betieen
Frank Keefe R. Wis
John Rankin
Mississippi
Tobey Morris
D. Okla
Keefe
Rankin
Charlie Halleck
Republcan
Tammans
Arthur Vandenberg
John Taber
Appropriations Committee
Taber
Halleck
Marcantonio
Hale Boges
New Orleans
Boges
Huey Long
Earl K. Long
Boggs
Everett Dirksen
Illinois Republican
Dirksen
John Davis Lodge
Conn
Henry Cabot Lodge
Joe Martin
Fred Hamleyr
Washington
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr
R. Conn
Okla
Seel Brown
E House
Charlie
Ferguson Speech on impeachment and government accountability
Senator Homer Ferguson of Michigan argued against hiding government operations and urged clear methods of removal when executive and legislative powers clash. He warned impeachment should not be the default but noted the need for responsible government and Congress to obtain information on executive agencies.
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Washington
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Senate
Congress
Br. Ferguson
FBI
Truman
Ferguson
Mr. Truman
House of Representatives
United States
Canada
Lucy Monroe Shines At Key Day Celebration
Lucy Monroe drew warm Frederick praise with her gracious bearing and soaring voice during the Mt Oliver rededication at the Key Monument. She welcomed autograph seekers and shared a personal greeting with a young girl, leaving crowds cheering as she departed in the Postmaster General’s limousine.
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Betty Sullivan
Francis Scott Key
Weilers
Lucy Monroe
Frederick Hearts
Mt. Olivet
Frederick
Key
Middletown
New York
Mt. Oliver’s
Lucy Mon-roe
Tanos
Mary
Washington
Donaldson
Anniversaries highlight renowned Americans and births
A retrospective roundup lists 1798 to 1950s anniversaries and birthdays. Notables include Ichabod Washburn of Worcester a pioneer wire manufacturer, Carrie Jacobs Bond composer, Gifford Pinchot forester governor, Charles W. Paddock sprinter, plus births like Herbert Mayes and Louise Bogan. The item also notes historic dates from 1731 to 1945 and a brief horoscope.
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Ichabod Washburn
Worcester
Mass
Kingston
Joseph P. Machebeur
Cincinnati
New Mexico
Colorado
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsyvania
Simsbury
Conn
Charles W. Paddock
Marine Corns
Gainesville
Tex
Alaska
Herbert R. Mayes
Good Housekeeping
New York
Ross T. McIntyre
Red Cross National Blood Program
Salem
Oregon
Louise Bogan
Livermore Falls
Maine
Charles Gratke
The
Christian Science Monitor
Astoria
Right Where We Live by Earl L Douglass
The piece argues happiness comes from inner state not surroundings and can be practiced anywhere. It cites a German scholar who found monks burning vellum scraps, later part of a rare Bible manuscript worth immense value today.
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Earl L. Douglass
Mount
Babson Newspaper
Bible Verses and Reflections On Fear and Divine Will
A devotional excerpt cites Job 37 7 about God sealing the hand of man to reveal his work and Racine on bridle of stormy passions and obedience. It emphasizes fearing God above all and submitting to holy will.
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Job
Racine
State's Only Living Medal Of Honor Holder To Raise Flag
Paul J. Wiedorfer of Baltimore, the state’s sole living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lead a dramatic flag raising at the Maryland Conserve Field Day in Frederick County. The event features a staged drainage set off by dynamite, lime stripes forming a giant flag, and a mid day program with notable guests including Charles F. Brannan and Governor Lane.
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Paul J. Wiedorfer
Baltimore
Maryland
Frederick County
Catoctin Mountain
Armed Services
Wiedorfer
Stong
Charles F. Brannan
William Preston Lane
Sr. Wiedorfer
Chaumont
Belgium
George €.Shail
Army
Nellie V. Thrasher
Jefferson
Frederick County Health Department
Thrasher Farm
Doctor Says Nutrition and Sleep Key to Health
Dr Jordan outlines that proper diet, sufficient sleep, and regular exercise are essential for health and fitness. He stresses balanced intake of starches carbohydrates proteins and fats, plus minerals and vitamins from dairy vegetables and other foods. The article notes individual needs vary and ends with a note that he can’t answer personal questions.
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Edwen P. Jordan
M.D
NEA
Jordan
What to Do About Worms in Children
Question and answer outline pediatric guidance on deworming. The column warns against self treatment and notes that the correct medicine depends on the worm type.
Questions and Answers on Surnames and Williamsburg History
Surnames emerged in modern times in France especially Normandy and spread to England after the Norman Conquest. Jews were among the last to adopt surnames. President Truman’s personal airplane is known as heree. Williamsburg Virginia originated as Diddle Plantation near Jamestown and was laid out as Williams Burg in 1699 after Jamestown’s capital moved. it remained the capital for 303 years.
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France
Normandy
England
Truman
Williamsburg
Jamestown
W. Burg
Diam Ii
Weather Data Summary for August Entry
Weather report notes August precipitation to date at 3.56 inches versus normal 3.8 inches. High yesterday 84, low last night 33. Temperatures compare to prior year with high 57, suggest cooler day yesterday. Rivers Monocacy cloudy at Buckerstown Dam and Potomac clear at Knoxville.
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Buckerstown Dam
Knoxville
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