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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
4
Dorothy Dix discusses marriage and the dangers of wives trying to fix husbands. She cautions that nagging over faults wrecks marriages, triggers egos, and often leads to divorce as men resist correction. A separate item notes Washington County sets a $1.50 tax rate for 1948, unchanged from this year.
A report notes New York women embracing wigs and transformations for day and evening wear. Some collect up to six wigs of various shades and use half chignons with hats to cover sides. The rising trend faces high cost, with prices around two hundred dollars, and concerns over wig quality and practicality.
The piece reflects on December 7 1941 and frames the Pearl Harbor attack as the clash between totalitarian systems and democracy. It argues US aid to democratic nations helped prevent total domination, while neutrality would have left Europe under dictatorship, with democracy enduring mainly in England, the Americas, and scattered pockets. It notes three dictator governments have fallen and the world remains troubled yet hopeful.
A short verse urges completing daily tasks without delay to keep order and ease in the day saying every small task matters. It emphasizes diligence and timely completion as a virtue and daily habit.
New Windsor High announces the 1948 edition staff elected by the senior class led by president Orville Smith. Names include Mary Louise as editor in chief Alethes Ho associate editor Audrey business manager Merle Cranmer Madeline Green Raymond Anders Frank Gorsuch and Orville Smith feature editors Miriam Billings head photographers Nail Gary Roop art editors Ruth Frits Paul Sm and Robert Koontz senior write-up editors LaRy Lindsay Margaret Ann Alexander typists Iran Albaugh Merle Crawmer Delores Frock Betty Haley sports editors Charlotte Roop John Keck staff advisors O P Jones. Mauritius a densely populated island in the Indian Ocean is noted.
At quarterly meetings of the Junior and United Fire Companies officers were nominated for the coming year. Judge John C Motter named president of the Juniors and Dr Lloyd T MacGill Jr named president of the Uniteds. A leading Market Street tradesman cited glove damage to goods as a chief complaint. One Midletown and Frederick road car added an inner winter weather door for motorman protection. Hygeia Ice Factory closed for the winter after a long season. Edward H Frre the impersonator and monologist performed Rip Van Winkle at City Opera House in a winter M C A series with a large audience.
December 6 1927 highlights include Edward S Delaplaine addressing the Pack Horse Ford DAR chapter in Shepherdstown W Va discussing Potomac River affairs A hair raising basketball game at the armory Bond's Whirlwinds of Washington beat Cresap's Rifles 21 20 with a last second goal Jack Smith scoring 11 Fredericks points An automobile operated by Wilson Schley hit by a loop trolley car in Frederick fender and side damaged Schley unharmed Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias adds about 283 members in ongoing campaign.
Eight Republican freshmen challenge Arthur Vandenberg's control of foreign policy and threaten a State Department shake-up over aid to Greece. Malone leads the opposition, cites Greek food sales and government favoritism, warning against politicizing relief. Production up in October as steel, coal, and oil rise despite winter slump.
Washington reports the U S Embassy in Moscow confirmed a buying spree in Russia but Undersecretary of State Robert A Lovell cautioned against overemphasizing it He said the State Department does not see a Soviet economy breakdown though periodic shocks are likely and he noted Russia appears shock proof to outsiders
Washington comments warn a third wage increase round could topple the economy. David Lawrence argues there is no justification as living costs and wages show mixed gains since 1941, with prices rising but wage growth lagging in some measures, risking business stability and potential consolidation among firms.
A veteran education program led by the American Council on Education sets up General Education Development testing centers in states and DC. Veterans without diplomas may earn high school diplomas or equivalency certificates, with credits toward college degrees possible, after passing the GED tests. About 500 centers are active, including 25 across Wisconsin, offering two day exams with a nominal fee. Check with the local high school principal for the nearest testing center.
Low salt diets have long been used for hypertension and many patients try the North Carolina rice diet. Salt reduction helps many. kidney drugs can remove salt and water. some need nervous surgery. diets offer varying results. Also Q and A on lingering cough after pneumonia potential bronchiectasis needing chest X rays.
The Woman's Club will hold its Christmas meeting at Mrs. William Melville's home on Thursday December 11 at 2 PM. Members will present a play directed by Mrs. Marion Prough and Mrs William Schafer. Members are asked to bring gifts suitable for an elderly woman for the club Adopted Ladies of the Colony group. Doorways are to be decorated by December 23. Sykes Photo Center plans to have luncheon group photos ready.
Christmas shoppers prepare on Market and Patrick streets as lights glow. County officials discuss the 1948 budget with Welfare, Roads, Health, and education needs, while court, hospital, and club news fill the week’s local items.
The National Association of Manufacturers favored plant level bargaining over industry wide talks at its 52nd annual Congress of American Industry. It urged foreign economic aid not be tied to renewed wage and price controls. The group said industry-wide bargaining should be prohibited to avoid monopolistic practices and protect competitive benefits for the public. Also noted is a historical reference to lighthouses once lit by coal or wood fires atop towers.
Plan for postwar economic control and the rise of planning in government and business. The article traces the shift from ad hoc thinking to planning as a science, noting figures and groups shaping policy debates on inflation and economic recovery.
In New York City Irish cabman John Harkin slaughters his horse Portaslain to feed war torn Europe, while Italian towns Anzio and Nettuno quarrel over $200,000 in American gifts. Dunkirk and Fredonia donors face a mayoral snub, as health rules destroy the meat. Poolesville Rangers open season with game vs Johns Hopkins.
The text contrasts Republican aims to cut taxes and unleash growth with Truman’s proposed curbs and wartime controls, framing each as a distinct economic plan amid concerns of volatility and global tension.
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