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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
4
Doctor Edwin F. Jordan explains that excess facial and body hair in women is usually inherited and rarely due to disease. Shaving or bleaching offers short term relief. permanent removal requires root treatment by electric needle, which is painful and costly, while X-ray hair destruction is warned against due to skin injuries.
A Commerce Department and SEC joint report says last quarter 1948 outlay for expansion will be the highest on record and that early 1949 activity may reach new highs. Some doubt the dollar measure and warn anti inflation moves could alter plans as Congress weighs policy after the election. Industry aims to keep pace with a steady building and replacement cycle until Congress clarifies its stance.
Senator Taft notes the Berlin airlift is costly but not a total loss and that success has shown U S strength to the Russians. He commends General Lucius Clay as doing a magnificent job and earning German respect despite Soviet hostility. Clay’s rugged leadership contrasts with others who might have bungled Berlin.
Discussion swirls around the U S President’s salary of 75000 with 27500 taxed at 1948 rates and the burden of extraordinary White House expenses. Proposals include raising pay while the government covers White House running costs to attract capable individuals.
Day aboard the heavy cruiser USS Columbus and Frederick men Vernon Monroe Beall boatswain’s mate second class JJSN son of Mrs. Fannie V. Beall near Frederick and Pic Wm Zimmer man USMC son of Mrs. FH Zimmerman of 306 Park were set to participate in the events.
Market prices listed show wheat barley and corn per bushel. The data notes price points for each grain but specific values are not readable in the fragment.
From the Dec 27 1898 column a greased pig race at Groff Hotel yard drew contestants including Crutchley Fagan and Lambright. Crutchler won the final catch after a scramble. A wild fight at the Head saloon caused extensive destruction with mixed crowds involved. The scene featured police and civic figures presenting a Christmas emblem to Nell Dougla ss and others.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed two garages a barn and hog pen on the D. K. Cramer farm at Mt Pleasant and damaged an automobile. Chief Mar- About 9 basic persons escaped unharmed as a group from Jefferson Boulevard area. Loss estimated at about 35 dollars.
The piece outlines a coming clash between a coalition of farm labor church and liberal groups and a pro Ruhr policy faction led by Forrestal Reed and Nitze. It notes Truman’s apparent openness to a cooperative Ruhr model while naming key players and opposing groups including Lincoln Patton Carey Whitney Cruikshank and Morgenthau. It also mentions Congress hosting a major orchid collection at the Botanical Gardens near the Capitol and the garden keeper William Hansen.
The report before the Senate subcommittee cites E. Voorhees and U S Steel figures showing payroll and material costs rose sharply in 1933 versus 1940, with taxes up 45.7 million. It argues added payroll plus purchases and taxes explain most of the increased income, leaving a remaining unexplained portion.
Sixty four employees and guests attended the Frederick Trading Company Christmas party at the Catoctin Country Club. After a turkey dinner, carols and solos were performed and movies shown before gift distribution.
The Red division led the Blue in Sunday Leaders Bible Class with about three dozen members present. Tess joined Maell Jerd Crum and Mrs Edward H Maniz at the organ. two vocal numbers were performed by Mr Croghan. President Byron Rice cited $7060 in yearly reports and office items.
Dorothy Dix counsels a reader that wives should not be expected to always yield yet notes most marriages see the wife adapt to the husband. She warns egotistical, overbearing men undermine happiness and suggests breaking an ill match before marriage. A second letter urges enjoying dates with other boys to ease the strain of long separation and a pending engagement.
A fragmented report notes veterans and others making phone calls across the state during wartime. Victoria H. Barner of Ba, identified as a president of War II groups, is mentioned among organizers and a few telephone lines are described as limited.
A guest at a dull social eve suggests an audacious plan to manufacture hyped protein from whales and beef for export to food-short nations. The idea targets low income populations, sparking concern about feasibility and ethics.
Washington. By PETER EDSON NEA Washington Correspondent discusses potential shift toward government ownership of railroads if wage and rate pressures persist. Notes on 1949 recommendations for a 20 hour week, 7 cent wage increases, and the uncertain, costly path to a 40 hour week amid possible strikes.
Home gardeners in Mervland welcome Tampala a new greens vegetable suited to hot weather. Trials by the state research system show Tampala yields higher vitamin C and phosphorus and it cooks in about five minutes. Plant after frost danger with seeds sown in rows a quarter inch deep and harvest in about seven weeks ready to eat.
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