Swiss Watches and a Looming Congressional Inquiry
Congress considers investigating Swiss watch imports and their impact on the American watch industry. A tariff hike is proposed to raise prices and push buyers toward American-made timepieces. The debate follows the 1947 trade pattern where Switzerland, a top exporter, reinvests proceeds here. The Waltham Watch Company closure underscored industry strain, prompting worries about broader European competition as recovery accelerates.
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House
Switzerland
United States
Waltham Watch Company
Europe
Fifty Years Ago Leess Hems From The News Columns
Fifty years ago the Frederick region faced an accident on the Baltimore and Ohio line opposite John Thrasher’s farm with a derailed Washington Junction train. no injuries reported. Separate items note Mr. Robert Thomas hurt by a shovel blow, Captain Lewis M Zimmerman elected department commander of Maryland’s Grand Army, a joint debate in Suddle town on annexation of the Philippine Islands, and county reports of many partridges seen after the blizzard.
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Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Thrasher
Grove
Washington Junction
Robert Thomas
Silas A. Thomas
North Market Street
Electric
West Patrick Street
Lewis M. Zimmerman
Beynolds Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Maryland
Baltimore
Zimmerman
Grand Army
Methodist
Suddletown
Philomathean Literary Society
Middletown Literary Society
Philippine Islands
United States
Douglas Hargett
E E. Cates
C. C. Rusherman
Roger Wood
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Local items recount J Grahame Johnson named to the Board of Election Supervisors replacing the late Free R Neighbours as others were retained. Snowy roads remain nearly impassable from a heavy snowstorm with large banks. About 15 gallons of liquor found near Hood's Crossing by the B&O tracks beside a demolished abandoned automobile. A House bill by Delegate Palmer seeks to let the county treasurer seek re election.
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J. Grahame Johrnson
Board of Election Supervisors
Richie
Baltimore and Ohio
Hood's Crossing
Point of Rocks
House of Delegates
Palmer
Dear Dorothy Dix: How to win back a neglected wife
Dorothy Dix offers guidance on rekindling love in a strained marriage. A husband who focused on luxuries learns companionship and affection matter most, with steps to apologize, praise, listen, and treat his wife as a beloved partner. The column also answers readers about living with in laws and doubts about early love.
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Dorothy Dix
Miss Dix
Wallace says U S losing cold war and headed toward bankruptcy
Henry A Wallace declares the United States is losing the cold war and headed to bankruptcy despite the Marshall Plan and Atlantic Defense Pact. He faces questions from Rep Lodge about democracy and Communist attitudes, and notes America’s struggle in the broader global conflict. An Illinois farmer estimates hand milking produces about 350 squirts per gallon, with 37 million squirts over 15 years.
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Washington
Henry A Wallace
United States
Lodge
Wallace
Russia
Illinois
Washington Daybook reveals split on inflation vs layoffs
Washington Daybook notes that President Truman’s economic forecasters split over whether inflation or a recession looms, with Keyserling and Clark warning of pressure from layoffs and Nourse asserting a turning point toward levelling prices. The piece also lampoons congressional bullying of witnesses and A Farm-Labor section badge gift to Macon Reed.
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Triscoffly
Washington
White House
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Leon Keyserbog
John B. Clark
Edwin G. Nourse
Council
Brookings
Nourse
Capitol Hill
Keystring and Clark
Joint Committee On the Economic Report
Dr. Nourse
Priraly
Bill Langer
North Dakota
Macon Reed
Republican Party
Macon
Robert M LaFollette
Burton K. Wheeler
Br Globe
Voiture Locale 155 Elects Two Trustees
Voiture Locale No 155 40 and 8 elects new trustees Alvey McNorwood and J Albert Saifer at a meeting held at the American Legion home. Holdover members include Guy Angers D Ralph Zimmerman Charles Hudson G Ernest Lipps and Charles R Downs Sr. Saffer named secretary. Grand Chef de Gare Williams accepted a box car from the Merci Train for the Baltimore museum. Plans announced for May 27 visit to Frederick and other events.
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Alvey McNorwood
J. Albert Saifer
Board of Trustees
American Legion
Guy Angers
D. Ralph Zimmerman
Charles Hudson
G. Ernest Lipps
Charles R Downs
Saffer
Grand Chef de Gare
Thomas E. Williams, Sr
America
France
Baltimore
Grand Chef de Chemin de Fer
Frederick
Atlanz
Fidelity Definition and Daily Vocabulary Boost
Lesson notes discuss mispronunciation patterns and vow to expand vocab by mastering one word daily. Today’s entry presents fidelity meaning faithfulness and adherence to a person or party, with an example quote by A Hampton emphasizing security of men when interest aligns with duty.
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Napatha
Syronyr
A. Hampton
Questions On Point Four Of Truman Talk Confuse Experts
Washington report outlines the debates among officials over Truman’s Point Four program to aid underdeveloped nations. It details who builds the plan, which agencies are involved, and the types of technical assistance and coordination with private groups and international bodies under consideration. Balloon spiders also noted.
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Truman
Peter Elson
NEA
Washington
Harry Truman
Willard Thorp
State, Treasury, Agriculture, Interior, Commerce, Labor
Federal Security Agency
ECA
U.S
U. S
Rockefeller Institute
Institute of International Education
Othe International
United Nations
Economic and Social Council, Food and Agriculture Organ
International Labor Organ
Educational Scientife and Cultural Organization
International Trade Organization
World Bank
Organization of American States
Institute of Inter- American Affairs
Franklin and Marshall Glee Club to Sing at College
The Franklin and Marshall College Glee Club with Hood College choir will present a concert in Brodbeck Hall on Saturday at 7 30 p m. The groups will arrive midafternoon and rehearse in Brodbeck Hall. Afterward they dine in Coblentz and stay for a dance in Merran social room hosted by Evelyn Yeide, 39, of Washington.
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Franklin and Marshall College Glee Club
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Hood Choir
Coblentz
Merran
Evelyn Yeide 39
Washington
How long to make a cloud in the sky
The answer notes that cloud formation varies from minutes to hours. In fair weather cumulus, faint traces can appear within seconds after condensation starts, though typically four to five minutes until noticeable development.
Sees Horrors In Biological Warfare
Dr Bentley Glass of Johns Hopkins warned Baltimore Rotary members that biological warfare is likely to be contemplated and used in future conflicts. He cited Japanese use in China and Camp Detrick work, warned of epidemics, and argued defenses are unlikely due to countless possible agents.
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Baltimore
Bentley Glass
Johns Hopkins ' University
Rostary Club of
Glass
Army
Camp Detrick
Frederick
Lax
Theodor Rosebury
Harvard
United States
Red Cross Motor Corps Annual Dinner Meet
Frederick County Red Cross Motor Corps held its annual dinner Monday February 21 at six at Catoc Tin Country Club. Mrs A W Lee and Mrs F Earle Shriner organized the unit with reviews by secretaries Mrs Frank Castle and Mrs Wim Trail. Mrs Helen Eader Johnson reported 287 driving hours and 3785 miles for 1948. Guests of honor Richard Wallin and Mrs E E Currens spoke on the upcoming drive March 1 and the Corps work in home service and junior Red Cross. Emmert Boulus presided.
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Frederick County Red Cross Motor Corps
Catoctin Country Club
A. W. Lee
F. Earle Shriner
Frank Castle
Wim
EL Trail
Helen Eader Johnson
Richard Wallin
Red Cross
E E. Currens
Motor Corps
Bb Irs
Harrison Me J. Alpine
William Storm
Johnson
Shriner
New Tax Law Promotes Joint Returns With Split Income
The law makes joint filing cheaper for couples, and in cases with one earner it remains economical to file jointly. It taxes joint returns using a split income method.
Overflow Audience At Hood For Hanover Rhythmic Choir
The Hanover High School choir at Hood College presented a religious dance program titled Glorifying God in body and spirit. Mrs. Chester Fisk led pre program remarks tracing dance worship from ancient Egypt to modern church revival. The performance featured the pieces He is Death Guilty from The Seven Last Words by Dubois and the candle dance to Cherubim Song by Bortnianski, concluding with Agnus Dei by Bizet. A large cross and a darkened stage with spotlights underscored the sacred tone, replacing the regular vesper service. The program included Psalm 27, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia, and I wonder as I Wander, danced by Hanover High School students.
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St. Paul
Hanover
Fisk
Egypt
Ises Duncan
Bortnianski
Als. Fish
Bizet
Christ
Draftees And Vets Guide on DAV legislative program
Washington describes General Jonathan M. Wainwright as national commander of the Disabled American Veterans and outlines four key DAV goals and funding requests. Proposals include 25 percent pension increases, expanded dependents’ benefits, more VA appropriations, universal 10 percent disability for gunshot wounds, higher pension and compensation incomes, and amending the GI Bill readjustment allowances payable through July 25 1954. Wainwright testifies to the House Veterans Committee on these priorities.
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Thomas M. Nias
Washington
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Wainwright
DAV
House Veterans Committee
Amvets
P. L
Carl R. Gray
Dar
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