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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
4
A Dear Miss Ola column excerpt discusses a 23 year old Chicago woman raised by strict parents who restrict social outings. The page includes advice on parenting, female independence, and social etiquette, with responses from Dear Miss Dix and others on dancing, swimming, and domestic duties.
Congress signs a landmark act granting Puerto Rico the right to elect a governor by popular vote marking a new era in territorial self governance though not solving the island’s persistent economic distress. The Daily March notes healthful walking by housewives and the value of exercise for strength and appetite.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad today asked for bids on 5.6 million dollars worth of equipment trust certificates to finance 80 percent of the cost of 2000 hopper cars to be built by Bethlehem Steel and American Car and Foundry. The plan awaits Interstate Commerce Commission approval and calls for liquidation in ten equal annual installments starting September 1, 1948.
Frederick today sees wheat at ninety cents a bushel as the dollar climb nears a peak. Policeman George W Rengle oversees alley repairs between East Patrick and East Church streets. The August Circuit Court session opens with Chief Judge James McSherry and Judge John A. Lynch. Corn looks well across Frederick County despite needed rains. The Frederick Bicycle Club plans a watermelon tune at Liberty Bridge at 6:45 PM.
A century ago item notes more than 1,000 persons attended a Baker Park concert by the Frederick Orchestra Club. A pump will be installed at the reservoir to boost water pressure. No trace of the Japanese beetle in New Jersey appears locally. Residents bringing plants from that area urged to take precautions. The Fate of the Blue Ridge Baseball League to be decided at a presidents meeting in Hagerstown.
A mixed Q and A listing covers the Red Sea color from algae, Mount Mitchell as the highest east of the Rockies at 6684 feet in North Carolina, Mary Donelson as the sun shine of the White House with a Jackson cornerstone hair anecdote, San Marino as Europe's oldest republic between Rimini and Florence, a postage stamp export, and about 23 percent of U S cities over 10 000 using the council-manager plan serving about 17 million residents.
Washington Daybook describes the two week Senate War Investigating Committee hearings featuring Henry Kaiser Elliott Roosevelt and Howard Hughes. It notes audience reactions autograph requests for Elliott Roosevelt and protests for Brewster while detailing lobbyists like Sam Rosenmann and James Older Sr. amid political repercussions. The piece cites Ferguson’s reelection bid and Brewster’s VP hopes, with weather and administrative calm referenced.
The Aug 15 Washington dispatch outlines the US stance against Soviet influence in the Balkans and Greece. It notes Hungary and Yugoslavia under Russian domination, Greece's civil strife as Moscow-backed, and US promises to aid only free governments while enforcing strict loan conditions amid a cooling of wartime finance.
A sermon excerpt reflects on Revolutionary War leaders like Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Nelson choosing public duty over personal comfort. It contrasts Washington rebuking aid to British soldiers with self forgetfulness needed postwar to sustain higher aims. The piece urges sacrifice for enduring humane goals.
The note teaches common mistakes in spelling and pronunciation and urges daily vocabulary growth. It highlights correct phrases like tonight, proper pronunciation guides, and replaces errors with clearer forms and a single word mastery per day.
Local note humor piece about Bill Goofus who avoids work and mocks others who toil. The verse mocks his strange notions and sniping quirks as neighbors rise to toil while he snoozes. A closing jab hints he will face consequences for shirking responsibilities.
A fragmentary report notes the hearing was adjourned and joyfully relayed to the White House with a casual, exclamatory remark. The source text is partial and lacks clear names or dates but implies high-level political or legal proceedings moving toward presidential awareness.
Equity Court hears bill to quiet title involving Oden families and Schmidt spouses with Henderson and Nicodemus. Deeds record Harvey Wirts transfer to Fred Young with marriage licenses listed for Nikirk and Kinna, Glascock and Purcellville, Buckingham and Howard, Irving and Tillman. Divorces granted for Blanche Baker and Kinsey, Bettie Shook, and others. post war marriages end in decree. Volcano eruption near Mount Asama reported with climbers affected and rescue efforts ongoing. Maryland National Guard to hold pass in review at Camp Ritchie with Gen Gerhardt and Gov. Lane present.
Washington, Aug 15. The new 1943 Sugar Act tightens controls on the sugar industry, with a bill drafted by industry interests and backed by Cuba and U. S. officials. It replaces the 1937 act, sets quotas for Cuba and other territories, includes a 202e provision allowing quota cuts for unfriendly nations, and requires guarantees of Cuba’s minimum quota and Philippine deficit sharing. The act received White House and agency clearance before Congress action. Also, Cleveland police report a man admitted raping and strangling a hotel housekeeper, with murder charges to be filed. the suspect, Christian Van Dalen, was identified after the victim’s nude body was found at Brookside Park.
The report lists 24 hour precipitation none and August to date 3. ing s, August 1945 actual 6. 20 inches. Deficiency in 1947 precipitation 12. 45 inches. High yesterday 96, high last year 50. Low last night 7, low last year 50. Sun sets 8:07 p m. Moon rises 6:18 a m, moon sets 8:45 p m tomorrow. Monocacy river slow but fit for fishing Buckeystown Dam, Potomac clear at Point of Rocks.
Washington dispatch presents reader queries from veterans and widows on GI Bill benefits, Public Law 16 training subsistence, and related military entitlement issues. It covers eligibility for children of fallen Marines, guaranteed minimums under PL 16, denied refunds for dependent medical costs, tax exemptions for disabilities, NLIs loanability, terminal leave eligibility, and PL 16 versus GI Bill choices with practical guidance.
A physician explains how educational advisory and placement services for the disabled are provided at no cost via state and federal programs. The process includes medical exams, social tests, and tailored training to secure employment, with strong evidence that rehabilitation pays off in increased earnings and independence. The piece also notes a history post World War II and answers a reader question about poliomyelitis and familial susceptibility.
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