Housing Prospects Amid Postwar Material Shortage
Douglas Whitlock of the Producers' Council warns housing output hinges on how quickly the OPA enforces a new pricing formula. Despite some price and ceiling relaxations, the supply of materials remains tight and veteran housing on campuses lags. He forecasts 291,000 new homes started in early 1946 but notes this is a small part of the nationwide housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Whitlock
Producers’ Council
OPA
Congress
Whitlock
Bible Thoughts on Saul Jonathan Friendship and Death
A collection reflecting on Saul and Jonathan as pleasant in life and united in death, praising swift courage and strength. Includes musings on how friendships form by nature, contract, interest, or soul, attributed to Jeremiah Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Jonathan
Jereny Yaylor
US vows reparations and force in Europe after Yugoslavia attack
In a Washington Dispatch, David Lawrence reports that the Yugoslav bombing of unarmed American planes sharpens the European crisis. The United States seeks apology and reparations while considering fighter escorts and renewed mobilization to deter further aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Washington
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
United States
Fusthermore
Ged Vensther
Russia
Roosevelt
Yalta
America
Truman
Europe
Marshal Tha
Moscow
Tito
Army
Navy
URC
Fifty Years Ago News Items From August 23 1896
Fifty years ago in St James and surrounding areas a series of incidents are noted. George A Schroeder was cut on the head by a falling sash in St James chapel during Sunday School. Mrs James Mull was dragged by a runaway horse and bruised. a hot political fight erupted over Republican primary delegates with the Opera House packed. Theodore Knodle, a court street restaurant clerk, died suddenly while at work. Adam Lorentz of Burrittsville fainted from heat while gardening but recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Schroeder
St. James Chapel
James Mull
Dr. Haller
John C. Motler
Theodore Knodle
Court Street
Job K. Shep-!pard
Shep- Namd
Timn Tate
Knodle
Adam Lorentz
Bur
Twenty Years Ago in Columns Of The News August 23 1926
A digest of items from the Columns Of The News dated August 23 1926. Notable notes include the death of Valentino the original sheik of the movies, legal and political moves in Frederick Maryland with Edward S Delaplaine filing for the Senate, Frank Norwood seeking reelection, and early campaign chatter about Benjamin Rosenour Jr. The Blue Ridge League race features Hustlers slipping behind Hagerstown after a 7 2 loss to Chambersburg with a homer by Frank Six aiding the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory c. Crum
Hig
Rudolph Valentino
Edward S. Delaplaine
Frederick
Sisie Senate
Frank C. Norwood
Benjamin Rosenour
Aidaie
Ant Cain
Hagerstowi
Chambersburg
Frank Six
Focals
Prostigmine Relief for Pregnancy Heartburn Warned by Doctor
Doctor notes heartburn during pregnancy stems from stomach displacement and weak muscles. Prostigmine bromide tablets under physician guidance relieved distress in many cases, improving sleep. foods like fish, catsup, and salads trigger symptoms, and small frequent meals help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Wiley
American Journal of Obstetetics and Gynecology
Local draftees receive honorable discharges at board
Men from Draft Board One area including Murhil Lee Watkins at 4 Taney Apartments Robert Willian Miller of 128 West South Street and Rodney Eugene Lentz of 207 Till Avenue checked in at the board headquarters Thursday after honorable discharges from the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murhil Lee Watkins
Taney
Robert Willian Miller
West South
Rodney Eugene Lentz
Till Avenue
Veterans Affairs Q&A on WWII veterans benefits
In a Washington question and answer column a VA official explains eligibility for operation reimbursements, education benefits, unemployment, surplus property, and disability pensions. It notes only some emergency service connected cases qualify for refunds and outlines GI Bill amendments and pension statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. C
Maxgnulia
Veterans Administration
W. K
New Orleans
The
Strength for Today on Religions and Idolatry
An essay discusses how many worship more than one god in practice, with money power and ambition as idols. It argues true religion requires single devotion, condemning dual worship of spiritual and earthly aims as idolatry. The piece ends noting a recent marriage license issued in Hagerstown for Preston Angleburgter and Frances Snyder, both of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Eeryone
Jnne
Berlin
Heyer
Babson Newspaper
Hagerstown
Preston
D. Angleburgter
Frances A. Snyder
Frederick
Reparation Amb Pauley notes Russian seizure of Manchuria gear
In Mukden the Red Army reportedly removed electric generating equipment and motors crippling the city’s power and water systems. The text also covers critics of Treasury Secretary Snyder, Harold Smith’s party, Admiral Boone’s coal mine inquiries, Kilgore’s WV primary surprise, and Peron pledging to aid the United States, with Acheson commenting he is pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Edwin W. Pauley
Manchuria
Wari Besty
Mukden
Pauley
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
Office of War Mobilization
Snyder
Sunny Jim
Bass
Harold D. Smith
Bureau of the Budget
Willside Mew Inernaional Bank
Bureau
Bach
Smith's
Joel T. Boone
Ben Moreel
Boone
Kilgore
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Rivers
Buenos Aires
Juan Peron
United States
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Today In History and Anniversaries Highlights
A compilation of historical milestones and notable births and deaths. Items include Jedidiah Morse born 1761 and other figures such as Francis Wayland, David Swing, Barrett Wendell, Amelie Rives, and events like the 1784 State of Franklin, 1912 Federal Children’s Bureau, and 1944 Liberation of Paris signals. The column ends with a horoscope noting ambition and social success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedidiah Morse
Charlestown
Mass
Woodstock
Conn
Francis Wayland
Yale
Law
Brown Univ
Boston
David Swing
Chicago
Cincinnati
Barrett Wendell
Harvard
Amelie Rives
Princess Troubetzky
Richmond
Franklin
John Sevier
Troy
N.Y
Federal Children's Bureau
Japan
Germany
Rudolph Valentino
Sarco and
Valentine
Nazi Germany
Soviet Russia
Kearney
N. J
Navy
U. S
Burma
France
Mediterranean
Paris
Rumania
IHS
Vienna
Truman
Illinois Central
Stalin
Manchuria
Luf's State Peace Conferences
A reflective poem on peace talks where official lines falter over petty disputes. The piece traces how protocol and obstructions derail progress and end sessions with damaged hopes, urging that all wishes be fulfilled for true agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Lufburrow
Don’t Feed Other People’s Children Without Permission
Community guidance advises against giving snacks to children from neighbors without first obtaining the parents’ consent. The rule emphasizes asking parents before offering treats or snacks to neighborhood kids playing in yards.
British RAF Flyers Enjoy American Welcome on U S Visit
Two hundred thirty young Royal Air Force flyers touring the United States for Army Air Forces Day in Los Angeles savor Hollywood sights and Texas barbecues. They flew over the White House and Capitol, toured the FBI and met J Edgar Hoover. Commanding officer Group Captain Richard Collard, a former Stalag Luft prisoner, led Operation Goodwill as they sample American climate food and fashion before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Eads
Washington
Royal Air Force
United States
U. S. Army Air Forces
Los Angeles
America
England
Texas
New York
California
Hollywood
White House
Capitol Building
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Richard Collard
Collard
Stalag Luft
Illusion and misused lesson on word mastery
The passage discusses everyday word errors and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused phrases like I beg to say and I beg leave to say while noting common mispronunciations for words such as jocose and bailiff. It also defines illusion as an unreal image and contrasts it with hallucinations.
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Earth
Goldenrod
Guwaite
New York Times
U.S
By David Lawrence
United Nations
Americas
Security Council
Pacific
European
United Nations Security Council
the News
Merryburn
William A. O’brien
M.D
NEA Service
J. A. S. Scranton
Pacific Ocean
War Department
H. K
Wea Wen Fiyas Tao
D. J
Raleigh
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Jonathan M. Wainwright
4Th Army
San Antonio
Tex
Walla Walla
Wash
Col
Bradley Dewey
Cambridge
Chemical Company
Amer, Chemical Soc
Burlington, WI
Edgar Lee Masters
Garnett
Kans
Sophie Kerr
Denton
Charles P. Cooper
Amer, Tel. & Tel
Caldwell
Ohio
Alvin Ti, Hansen
Viarvard
Vat Viburg
S. D
Sandford Osi
General Electric
Lynn
San Francisco
Luf
U.S Pat
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