Living standards gap: US workers far outpace Soviet wages
An analysis by three Department of Labor experts compares purchasing power in the United States and Soviet Union. It notes American weekly wages buy far more food than Soviet wages, with contrasts like 50 dollars buying 390 loaves of bread versus 120 rubles for 23 loaves. The report frames the Soviet subsistence level two years after World War II, while America flourishes in a free enterprise system.
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Department of Labor
Russia
United States
Help With Reservations on Churchill and US Loans Debate
Winston Churchill’s offer to help Britain secure another US loan is tempered by his sharp criticism of Labour policy and nationalized coal. He ties support to Britain becoming self supporting, a stance likely echoed in Congress. The piece then shifts to Quiet Brooks, describing midsummer calm as streams, wildlife, and rivers move softly through the landscape.
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Winston Churchill
Great Britain
United States
Churchill
Britain
Congress
Zevarias
Ountain
Flies and dirt spotted at local restaurant visit
Patron notes flies around and unclean conditions upon entering the restaurant. The guide suggests two paths but advises leaving before ordering if discomfort persists.
Dorothy Dix Says What wives do wrong in marriage
Dorothy Dix outlines common marital mistakes by wives including withholding affection after childbirth, being overly possessive, and failing to time discussions with husbands. She argues steady partnership and timely tenderness keep a husband from pursuing other loves and drifting away.
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Iworth
Mmarriage
Junior
Papa
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
August 12 1897 item notes cigarette price hike from five to eight cents per pack in Fred erick pennsylvania raises to ten cents in that state. Boonsborg cantaloupes promises peak flavor next week as harvest nears. A major league umpire fined 100 dollars and costs in Cincinnati for throwing a beer glass at spectators injuring one. An old Kansas paper ad seeks harvest hands hired girl blond and genial cabinet organ music meals and sleeping arrangements offered with rising 9 am start, rest at noon.
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Frederick
Pennsylvania
Boonsborg
Kansas
Heart of Maryland shown at Tivoli proves popular
Twenty years ago the film The Heart of Maryland delighted private audiences at the Tivoli theater in Boonsboro and Charlesville. Manager Ashley S L Abendschien presented the showing and plans begin for a Sunday band concert series at Municipal Park under the Frederick Orchestra Club. Eight typhoid cases improving in Brunswick according to Dr E Chefauver with water resources deemed safe. Mr and Mrs Edward D Shriner of Ceresville hosted a dinner and musical program for twenty four guests.
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Heart OF
Maryland
Boonsboro
Charlesville
Tivoli Theater
Ashley SL Abendschien
Municipal Park
Frederick
E Chefauver
Brunswick
Edward D Shriner
Ceresville
Taft not worried as Senate fate hangs on 1948 vote
Washington Daybook surveys Senate races with Taft and Taft Hartley as pivot points. It notes Democrats have four or more pivotal seats in the South and New Mexico and Rhode Island figures, while Republicans face tougher paths in New Hampshire Maine Iowa and several named targets. The piece also mentions AFL leaders pressuring for labor alignment and a private labor vote forecast by Lew Schwel lenbach, plus anecdotes from the Senate War Investigating Committee hearings.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Robert Taft
Senate
Congress
Deep South
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Theodore Bilbo
New Hampshire
Kansas
Maine
Iowa
GOP
Joe Ball
Minnesota
Curly Brooks
Ilinois
Douglass Buck
Delaware
John Hawkes
New Jersey
E. H. Moore
Oklahoma
Chapman Revercomb
West Virginia
Michigan
Oregon
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Bob Taft
A. F. of L
Lew Schwellenbach
Labor unions in Connecticut test Taft Hartley law
The Connecticut Federation of Labor reportedly ran paid ads urging the defeat of certain members of Congress, challenging whether unions and corporations may spend on federal elections. The piece discusses constitutional power to regulate expenditures, potential court outcomes, and implications for free speech and campaign activity.
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Washington
Connecticut Federation of Labor
David Lawrence
Connecticut
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Atberry
Supreme Court
Michigan
Wisconsin
Llidet
Detour Homemakers Club Party At Stine Home
About eighty attendees joined the Keysville Detour Homemakers Club at Mr and Mrs Gilbert Stine home in Detour Tuesday. Mrs Charles Dougherty led as mistress of ceremonies. Imogene Weybright and Anna Mae Coshun led songs with Doris Wilhide on accordion.
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Keysvile Detour Homemakers’ Club
Gilbert Stine
Charles Dougherty
Imogene Wey‘bright
Anna Mae Coshun
Doris Wilhide
Fred
Doris
Fred Wilhide
Russel Stonsifer
Robert Stine
Carroll Valentine
Homemakers’ Club
Melvin Bostian
Miss Scott
Irrelevant notes and transcripts stir political interest
A fragmented OCR text discusses word usage errors such as irrelevant, mispronunciations of initiative, and common misspellings. It mentions political interest around transcripts requested by the Republican and Democratic National Committees and refers to a 1647 date by Glabe Syndd.
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Rian National Committees
Howard Hughes
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Glabe Syvndd
Carroll County Teachers Assigned In Public Schools
The Carroll County Board of Education approved assignments for high and elementary schools and colored schools. The list names principals, assistants, and vice principals in Taneytown Grayson Shank May Prince Harney Clara Devilbiss Sykesville Willard Hawkins Spencer Ware and Evelyn Stine among others, with teachers A to Z across Oakland Mills New Windsor Mount Airy Union Bridge and Johnsville.
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Westminster
Carlton County
Elizabeth Groft
Madeline Myers
Dorothy Crabbs
Kathleen Lucas
Evelyn D. Lynch
Elizabeth Merrill
Adelaide McDonald
Millard More- Jack
Bart Norman
Evelyn Stine
Tamsey Stone— Sifer
Margaret Shreeve
Ellen Jordan
Alberta Lanier
Esther Koutz
lNovella Phillips
Mary Jane Bock
Betty Gass
Ruth Senseney
Louise Smith
Harney
Clara Devilbiss Sykesville
Willard Hawkins
Spencer Ware
Sheila Young
Betty J. Morris
Frances Molesworth
James Cober
Ruth Kimmey
Alice O'Donnell
Pauline Jensen
Elmer Jensen
Milton Borchers
Virginia Heyburn
Ruthetta Lippy
Audrey Starton
Grace Riley
Margaret McCoy
Kathryn Anders
Irma J. Hotland
Edith Crowe
Helen Amoss
Lorraine T. Phelps
Helen Cooke
Mavel Price
Elizabeth
Theodore Stephens
Woodrow Isaac
Beatrice Shockly
Alonzo Lee
Union Bridge
Helen Green
Paarsville
Helvin Doweary
Turnover In Top Jobs in U S Government
Washington, Aug. 12. About 180 top government posts pay $10 000 a year or more, with Cabinet officials at $15 000 and the Atomic Energy Commission chair at $17 500. Turnover is high as presidents search for capable leaders and Congress debates pay raises and confirmation battles.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Congress
William McC. Martin, Jr
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Ralph E. Flanders
Vermont
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Flanders
Baldwin
Flandeng
Bakiwin
National Labor Relations Board
United States
Senate
Truman
Fhilir B. Perlman
Gordon Clapp
TVA
Edgar L. Warren
Conciliation Service
Warren
Many Ex Soldiers Seek Immediate Return to Europe
Master Sgt O C Miller announced a new Army rule open to enlistments or reenlistments for initial assignment to the European Command for men with prior service. Assignments are for three four or five years at star sergeant and below and will be allotted by monthly quotas. Previously European service was limited to those with special qualifications.
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Europe
O. C. Miller
Mediterranean
Philippine copra industry shows strong recovery
The Philippine copra sector rebounds as dried kernel from coconuts gains value from high oil content. Industry observers note rising production and economic impact across coconut-growing regions.
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Philippine
Local residents in medical updates and transfers
Among the sick Mr L W Putman Rt 5 underwent an operation at Fred Beac Memorial Hospital and returned home Monday. Mr R Dorsey Sappington Niagara Falls formerly of this city underwent a serious operation at the Pennsylvanian Hospital in Philadelphia and is said to be improving. Rev G E Wunder Shenandoah Junction formerly Thurmont entered University Hospital Baltimore for rest and observation. Mrs John J Defina Walkersville was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday by G C Barton ambulance. Mrs Harry Staley Walkersville was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and went home by G C Barton ambulance. Jason H Yelton Steve Krisings and David L Wiles Key Post 11 American Legion are patients at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W Va.
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L. W. Putman
Rt. 5
Fredbeac Memorial Hospital
R. Dorsey Sappington
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvanian Hospital
Philadelphia
G. E. Wunder
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Thurmont
University Hospital
Lombard and
Green Streets
Baltimore
John J. Defina
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
G. C. Barton
Harry Staley
Jason H. Yelton
Steve Krisings
David L. Wiles
Francis Scott Key Post No. 11 American Legion
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
A short essay contrasts Livingstone’s compassionate example with forceful methods. It argues converts come from good behavior and helpful example, not shouting or bullying, noting influential people inspire inward agreement through actions rather than argument.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D. Whips
David Livingstone
Livingstone
Babson Newspaper
Bible Thoughts What
A compact note reflects on body and spirit citing First Corinthians and Edmund Spenser. It links the soul to form and the body as a temple of the Holy Ghost, highlighting moral and philosophical themes.
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God
Craft Show Plans Announced for Local Playgrounds
Mrs Mary Lowe Smith assistant playground director announced two craft shows this week one at Baker Park on Wednesday and one at Mullinix Park on Thursday both starting at 3 30 p m The events aim to be the largest in the municipal recreational program with prizes and a wide array of handmade articles crafted by children under the supervision of Ruby Myers and Charlotte Koontz Judges at Baker Park include Mrs Paul S Michael Mrs Ray H Smith Mrs Samuel S Johnston Mrs W Scholl Hersperger and Mrs John D Harn. Mullinix Park judges unnamed The shows feature art work weaving seam embroidery and various crafts A correction notes a Peoples Court case against Cletus W Fox was reconciled and dropped.
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Mary Lowes Smith
Baker Park
Mullinix Park
J Ruby Myers
Charlotte Koontz
Paul S. Michael
Ray H. Smith
Samuel $. Johnston
W. Scholl Hersperger
John D. Harn
Weather Report and River Conditions Summary
The report notes 24 hour precipitation of none and August total at 1.03 inches with August 1946 total 16.20 inches. Highs yesterday and two years ago, lows last night, and sunrise sunset times are listed. Monocacy at Buckerstown Dam is slightly cloudy while Potomac at Point of Rocks runs clear. Moonrise and moonset times are provided.
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Buckerstown Dam
Potomac
Point of Rocks
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