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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
4
A girl of 17 asks how to handle a breakup with a 20 year old who found another. Dix urges moving on, growing up, and later finding mature love, noting adrift feelings fade as tastes and views develop. She also advises a broken engagement can lead to better future relationships.
The article discusses why nations stay in the United Nations despite friction, noting its usefulness for complaints and peace discussion. It highlights internal and regional conflicts, the belief wars should end, and debates the feasibility of an international armed force to stop aggression.
The report notes 24 hour precipitation at 0.03 inches ending 8:30 a.m. today, August total at 5.20 inches versus normal 5.61 inches. August 1947 rainfall recorded 3.44 inches. Through Aug 1, 1948 precipitation exceeds normal by 5.43 inches. High yesterday reached 83, top of 92 a year ago. low last night 61, versus 101 last year. Rivers Monotacy muddy at Buckeystown Dam, Potomac clear at Knoxville.
A Bible verse cites calling elders for prayer and anointing with oil as healing. A note attributes a Melanchthon quotation about trouble driving to prayer and prayer driving away perplexity and trouble.
Fifty years ago readers learn a regular peach train runs from Reedysville on the Baltimore and Ohio line, with carloads leaving daily except Sunday. Reedysville is noted as the peach center, and traders report strong demand and large sales in the morning market at Frederick.
August 20 1928 notes show aldermen salary raised to 300 a year at a special meeting. Prof and Mrs Leary return from Columbia summer school in New York. Maryland Utility Association mid year meeting set for September 7 at Hotel Braddock with remarks by Albert C. Ritchie. Rev and Mrs George W Strine return from a two week vacation. Strine pastors Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains that injections of pollen before hay fever season may provide complete relief, while drugs such as benadr prribenzamine and anthailan show mixed results with mild side effects. He notes varying usefulness across allergic conditions and urges medical guidance. in a Q and A, he denies weight gain from rubbing the body with sweet oil.
In Washington, GOP leaders fret over high prices while Dewey and allies seek a path to a winning majority. Massachusetts Governor Bradford fights for reelection as Paul Dever enters the race, and Indiana's Hobart Creighton faces Henry Schricker. The party splits on foreign aid, and the White House watches for a formula to lower costs. Also notes Aramco steel releases and Kremlin factionalism amid security concerns.
Washington asserts President Truman misled the public by not revealing that Whittaker Chambers did not testify before the federal grand jury. Reports say FBI knew key Chambers material but it was withheld due to technicalities, raising calls for congressional scrutiny and potential legal reforms.
Edward Kolb of Jefferson was jailed after being found guilty of stealing ten gallons of gas from Leslie Bussard in Earl, with a $100 fine plus costs. John F. Green of Libertytown was fined $25 plus costs for stealing two dozen ears of corn from Clara Shelton. A minor black girl case was referred to probation. Other actions included a non support case continued, and Watson Koons acquitted of reckless driving due to weather and tail light concerns on Alternate Route 40.
The Baltimore Sun quotes Rexford Tugwell former Puerto Rico governor and Progressive platform chair at Philadelphia convention warning of internal power struggles. He fears outsiders may gain control and notes a rift between old fashioned American progressives and others possibly including Communists. Tugwell has not decided on Wallace support.
Washington reports that deadline driven easy reinstatement ended but veterans can still reinstate term policies without a physical if discharged within six months or if lapse duration is under three months. After Sept 15 deadlines, reinstate with proof of good health is required, with physicals later for others. Robert Fulton is noted for solving steam propulsion.
The piece lists notable birthdays and deaths of historical figures such as Francis Asbury, Oliver Hazard Perry, Valentine Brett, Robert F. Stockton, Thaddeus Lowe, Benjamin Harrison, and Francis Nicholls. It also recounts Today In History events from 1794 to 1946 and notes birthdays of Herbet Gaston, Edgar Guest, Ralph Budd, Douglas Chandor, Forrest Donnell, and others, plus a brief horoscope.
Aug 20 71 New Democratic demands spark speculation that Republicans may seek changes to the Taft Hartley act. Gov. Thomas B. Dewey, GOP nominee, has yet to commit to specific revisions while promising study and defense of core labor management principles. Also covered is a brief note on G Ernest Lipps installing officers at Joseph C Herbert Post No 222 in Clear Spring with state officials present.
Bolivar and Harpers Ferry communities report a flurry of visitors and social calls. Residents include Tracey L Jef fords from Washington and many relations from Camp Hill Detroit Martinsburg Baltimore Arlington Alexandria and Keymar. A hospital patient from Roanoke Va and a Chestnut Hill funeral are noted along with trips to Atlantic City and Skyline Drive.
Union Bridge assigns Dean Manifold to occupy the parsonage housing and take the role of principal at Elmer Wolfe High School beginning Tuesday September 7. Other notes include local visits by Snyder and Bankett families, Beall's Grove Holiness Camp attendance, St James Lutheran Women's Missionary Society August meeting, planned October meeting, and VFW football practice at Baker Park with 27 players signed.
A neighbor offers a garden vegetable to you and your family. You decide to accept the gift to avoid social friction and maintain gracious relations.
Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland expect considerable cloudiness this morning then mostly sunny this afternoon with highs near 80 and a low tonight 60 to 65. Saturday brings fair weather with little temperature change and light winds. Allegany and Garrett counties see mostly sunny skies and highs around 86 with a clear night and Saturday similar. Rest of Maryland has clouds this morning becoming sunny this afternoon with highs in the low to mid eighties and a low tonight 58 to 65 degrees. Saturday remains fair with minimal change.
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