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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
4
Dorothy Dix discusses a 20 year old man living with two wives. The piece notes polygamy in some regions, the difficulty of keeping peace between spouses, and suggests emigration to where wives are assets. It ends with a cynic tone on the riddle of such arrangements.
A Martian observer might ask why nations spend huge sums on a Marshall Plan and air defense. The piece notes debates over 520 billion for Europe over four years and US military outlays nearing 10.5 billion annually, with a new five to ten year air security program and heavy R D costs shaping future conflicts.
Washington December 7 reports Senators Aiken and Kilgore introduced a bill to extend the voluntary shutdown on the use of grains for whiskey and other distilled beverages. In other news the Everfaithful Young Woman's Bible Class of St Mark's Lutheran held its Christmas meeting at Mrs Lena Main Doubs home with carols readings and present exchange. The January meeting is planned for Mrs Carlos Specht's home.
Fifty years ago the News notes complete plans for the June 14 1898 unveiling of the Key monument. The meeting of the Key Monument Association outlined events and it is likely the President will attend to deliver an address. MR RICHARD E ZIMMERMAN bought Lambe stock at Utica and now runs a store. Dr S T Mariner was appointed jail physician and Dr W A Long applied for county health officer. GEORGE VAN FOSSEN, who sailed to England for Palmetto Fibre Co, reports a safe and pleasant voyage to Frederick. Local Logic says United Fire Company directors doubt horse drawn engines, noting their horses suffice for any fire run.
The December 8 1927 column reports Mayor Lloyd C Culler proposing a plan to fix fire alarm response issues. Camp Fire Girls at Maryland School for the Deaf will be hosted by Mrs Ignatius Eforlee on December 16 with Miss Margaret Kent in charge. Frederick High School edges DeMolay 28 27 led by Schildknecht’s 15 points. Mayor and Aldermen vote to install a new electrically operated clock in Trinity Chapel. the aging clock prompted the delegation H L G.Kieffer Roy McCardel Oscar Rhoads and Roy Ramsburg to seek its replacement.
Washington Daybook reports an impending House subcommittee and GAO inquiry into Air Forces contracts. Overpayments near a billion dollars are alleged with 3 million in suspected fraud isolated in nine contracts. The piece notes close contractor relations and political reactions surrounding the investigation.
J Glenn Beall discusses congressional activities in Maryland sixth district. He notes securing a furlough for a soldier in Japan, approval of transport for a soldier’s wife to Honolulu, and calls for faster Civil Service Commission ratings and registers. He mentions canal rehabilitation discussions, interest in conservation, foreign aid debate, and availability of farmer bulletins by mail from the 1530 House Office Building.
A Republican prosecutor and Senator Owen Brewster of Maine are linked to an investigation fueled by speculation and political talk. The Justice Department may soon issue a statement to clear the air on the inquiry.
The United States Treasury plans new currency for Germany and Korea to be used if peace talks fail with the Soviet Union. Three carloads of currency reportedly shipped to Brooklyn under guard aim to curb inflation and shadow the occupation system. The move signals revaluations of the German mark and Korean won and seeks to curb Moscow printed notes from wartime plates. Congress was told in June that about 350 million such notes had circulated.
In Vatican City a white marble statue of Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini was unveiled in Saint Peters Basilica. The ceremony was attended by Sacred Heart mission representatives. Cardinal Tedeschini praised Cabrini’s life in America as proof Catholic religion is not counter to modern life. The saint died in Chicago in 1917.
Washington December 8 President Truman nominated Robert M. Scotten a career diplomat as minister to New Zealand.
Martha Graham impersonator Annette Subbie, 45, of Fort Worth, wins $20,000 and a new car after correctly naming Miss Hush as Martha Graham on Truth or Consequences. She has entered 10 years of contests and raised funds for the March of Dimes. Subbie once won a San Francisco trip for naming 15 correct in Tunes for Trips.
HAL BOYLE argues child psychology experts warn gifts can risk shaping a child's personality and even trigger a psychosis. He adds that Christmas should remain a simple act of generosity and compromise within family budgets, not a battleground of mindful parenting.
One hundred thirteen men attended Sunday morning Leaders Bible Class at Calvary Methodist Church where Edward S. Rice spoke on Christian Fellowship. C A Gilson and Rev Melvin T Tabler offered remarks on homes for boys and girls amid issues of divorce and alcohol.
The 24 hour precipitation ended at 8 am today totals 0.17 inches. December to date shows 0.27 inches, with December normal at 3.06 inches. Yesterday high reached 11 degrees, one day ago 6, last night low 3, previous year 25. Sunset today 4:47 pm, sunrise tomorrow 7:19 am. Moon rises 4:22 am tomorrow, sets 3:01 pm.
Major Thomas M. Ni as explains how VR 1 limited wartime pensions to World War I and Spanish American War veterans. After Pearl Harbor, Public Law 359 broadened wartime pension eligibility to dependents and survivors of all service members who died or were disabled in war conditions, opening wartime-rate benefits.
About seventy five attendees from surrounding colleges and Hood College gather for the Maryland Home Economics clubs meeting at Hood College. Miss Susan Steelman presides. reports on the University of Maryland Regional Workshop are shared by college representatives. A skit on Ellen H Richards is performed by Frederick High School Future Homemakers of America, followed by tea and refreshments. Hood College faculty members attend and pour.
Sg Mt Airy property owners are urged to maintain prevailing fire insurance classifications while the Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau calls for public fire protection upgrades. The letter to Mayor Spurrier surprised Council members who believed local equipment and facilities were adequate. Santa Letters from area children accompany local news items.
Baltimore church service cites Anti Saloon League claims that GI Bill funds are used to train bartenders. Superintendent George W. Crabbe told Harlem Park Methodist that liquor interests have read into the GI Bill rights to train bartenders at federal expense. He alleged a local school in Baltimore offers such training.
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