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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1946
Page
2
The piece presents publication details for The News Frederick Maryland, including establishment date 1865 and subscription rates, with editorial policies and postal notes. It notes Saturday August 31 1946 as the issue date and mentions the paper's association with the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Analysis notes that a peaceful settlement may still be possible as China and the civil conflict persist. Russian attitude is pivotal. Soviet aid could push China toward a Moscow-aligned state in Manchuria, or provoke a wider clash with the West. The plan to stockpile $2.1 billion in strategic materials over five years aims to deter aggression.
A compilation of trivia queries with answers including Iceland’s minister to WA Thor Thors, UNRRA funding at 72 percent and total shipments nearing 2.98 billion dollars, an Antarctic expedition planned for December, the Milwaukee Deep as Atlantic’s deepest point, recent Santo Domingo earthquakes at 20 246 feet, and Hitler’s private yacht The Grille a 3000 ton vessel later acquired by Britain.
Washington suffers as Congress and the President depart leaving a lean season for the luncheon fraternity. Big hotels cut guest counts, hosts press for mock meals, and a cross-town stunt by WTOP and CBS with dandelions and zucchini upsets the crowd at the Statler.
Lesson notes highlight correct usage and common misspellings. The piece defines laconic as sparing of words and concise, cites Welwood and others, and mentions Atlantic City visitors returning home after a week there.
Readable relics from August 31 1896 recount cool mountain air near Braddock Heights a roadster column about Frederick feeding a hungry traveler a quarter meal a forecast of a bountiful apple and cider year changes in fashion with felt hats felts to be replaced by velvet rims and a coal price rise of 15 cents a ton for nut coal and 20 cents for other grades.
MR C ALBERT GILSON and Mr Maurice Troxell on extended trip to Canada. About 300 people attended Braddock Heights carnival and dance. several hundred dollars cleared for playgrounds. Lions Club forms plans for Hanewe in Frederick celebration, the largest yet. Frederick factories idle from Saturday noon to Tuesday morning. merchants at liberty to enjoy Labor Day weekend.
Dorothy Dix argues mothers neglect boys social training, urging guidance for polite behavior, dating etiquette, and conversation with girls. She notes boys face stronger need for manners, shared frustrations in letters from young men, and urges teaching notes, dancing, hosting, and courteous conduct. Carmel Victor Smith is born August 24 to Carmel M. Smith and wife in Lantz.
In Frederick county summer winds down with a Labor Day weekend and Timonium Fair in view. Margaret Schyler of Thurmont will represent the county in the beauty contest, with 4 H participants and a new horse and pony show at the fair. Veterans return home and politics stir interest as Democrats plan a big dinner, while local notes cover arrivals, sales, and community happenings across town.
Elmer L Irey, a famed nemesis of Capone Gordon and Schultz, confirms plans to retire at 58 as chief coordinator of the treasury law enforcement agencies after four decades in public service. He cites a heart condition and two physician sons, and intends to split time between Sarasota Florida and Chesapeake Bay.
Doctor explains infantile paralysis or poliomyelitis spreads from nasal and throat secretions and bowel discharges. It is most common in summer and fall and outbreaks are localized. Adults may be affected in isolated communities. carriers spread the virus through contact and contaminated water or flies. Recovery from malaria question answered separately.
Three Countians were honorably discharged and demobilized here Friday. Dennis J. Cooper of Knoxville, Eugene Francis Boucy of Entimutsburg, and James Anthony Weamert of Sabulasville were discharged through Draft Board IT.
Earl L Douglass argues for practical and spiritual readiness. He urges timely wills and insurance, orderly finances, and constant awareness of life's brevity. He cites Bryant and Thanatopsis while stressing preparation as a training ground for eternal life. World Bicycles notes 1943 Germany leads in bicycle numbers with 17 million, the US 12 million, UK 10 million, and cites that half of traffic deaths occur at dusk or in darkness.
Washington Aug 31 veterans write in with questions on GI Bill loans eligibility and subsistence allowances while studying. A new pension increase of 20 percent becomes effective Oct 1 with automatic eligibility. Other topics include on the job training limits and self employment aid.
A short verse by N. A. Lufburr muses on weeds contrasting with flowers. It humorously argues weeds aid human needs by inspiring farm tools, work, and exercise, wrapping a playful note about usefulness in folly.
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