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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix argues that domestic spats arise from habits and pride, not lack of love, and suggests diplomacy and compliments as keys to peace. She cites quirks of personalities, boss tensions, and the value of kind words to avert fights.
Economists and politicians ignore housing in deflation talk, though housing costs affect living. Real estate experts foresee minor building cost cuts but no big drop soon, due to ongoing housing shortage and rent controls restricting investment property prices. Real estate prices may fall later if the overall trend continues, but reversals tend to be gradual.
Baltimore report shows Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane ending 1947 with assets of 151,587,762 dollars, up 11,295,743 from 1946. Capital funds reached 14,600,000 and net profit after capital interest but before taxes was 1,827,952.
The Farmers Institute held the largest county gathering this morning at the Court House with over 200 attendees. A resolution denounces any effort to force farmers to sell produce at others prices. In local notes, the Scribe predicts grassy butter demand and reports Major F.E. Goldsborough returning from the G A R state convention in Baltimore. Wheat quoted at 9 cents a bushel in Frederick. corn 27 cents per bushel and $1.40 per barrel.
From the February 26 1923 issue four county commissioners denied altering assessor cards during the reassessment Alfred W Gaver the supervisor also denied any card marking About 190 people attended the Mary Krentz estate sale near Shocks town the sale netted 1647 82 with fine prices for antiques Ten Frederick Iron and Steel trap shooters competed ten members joined the meet near Frederick top scorers were Milt Frank and Joe Norman each hitting 80 of 100
Washington February 26 Officials hint that self employed workers around 12 million may join the government old age insurance program. Knutson reactivated the Ways and Means subcommittee to study expansion of coverage and make recommendations to Congress.
Cairo February 26 The Arab League says all Arab states will cancel oil concessions to the United States if Washington presses ahead with Palestine partition plans, a league source said.
Washington Daybook chronicles Democratic plotting after New York losses and Jackson Day dinners. Senatorial chatter considers Truman stepping aside and Eisenhower securing the nomination, with strategies to win by heartening Truman or marching unpledged delegates to the convention.
Washington observers note no public price increase. crude semi-finished steel rose $5 per ton while total steel sales remain $4.55 billion. The rise affects only producers and buyers of semi-finished goods, not finished steel sold to the public, prompting critique of political reaction and industry PR missteps.
Today In History catalogs births and deaths of notable Americans such as John B Purcell Joseph Le Conte John G Nicolay Buffalo Bill Charles M Sheldon Basil King Evans F Carlson and others. It lists historical events from 833 to 1945 and birthdays including Madeline Carroll Husband E Kimmel and John G Murray. A horoscope section advises focus and caution and a traffic crash in Salisbury Maryland reports one dead and two injured on Route 13.
Maryland representative J Glenn Beall reports on Truman's request for 570 million for China and debates on rent control extendible to 1949. He notes proposed housing rules, bridge needs for Allegany, stream pollution legislation ideas, and fuel oil relief efforts. An inter faith event at Hood College marks National Brotherhood Week with rabbis and pastors discussing world peace.
Babson argues for and against universal military training highlighting President Truman and critics. He cites cost, timing, and the potential to deter war, noting a need to educate youth and mobilize 7.5 million trained reserves within a year, while urging focus on democratic values and personal civic responsibility at home.
Baltimore February 25 Coast Guard Captain George E. McCabe reports Chesapeake Bay ice packs damaged or sunken navigation aids valued in the thousands of dollars. He notes the Chesapeake and Delaware canal is ice free and lighthouse keepers have returned to their posts after evacuation fearing ice would cut off their sap.
Martin W. 3 will speak at Memorial Day services at Gettysburg cemetery. Because Memorial Day falls on Sunday, the services will be conducted on Monday May 31 as announced by Rep. Gross R Pa. Washington Feb 26.
A Maryland Homemakers Club session announced that hairpins are outdated for home repairs. Mary land Extension specialists demonstrated simple tools and proper use for fixes like squeaky floors and leaky faucets. The three day home management conference continues with sessions led by Guy W. Gienger and Helen Rene Smith.
Medical notes describe penicillin as a useful treatment for both gonorrhea and syphilis, though resistance and incomplete cures remain. The piece urges continued medical observation until full cure is confirmed, and highlights early diagnosis to prevent spread. It also reports on Dr. Oliver S. Ikenberry's installation as president of Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W Va, with Raymond Brewster presiding.
The piece warns against indulging in self pity as a corrosive moral harm. It compares self pity to other vices, urging readers to renounce it before it becomes spiritually ruinous and imprisoning. It emphasizes the urgent danger and calls for moral restraint.
Police report two young girls, nine and eleven, linked to bootlegger rings in Oklahoma City. Officers traced them after complaints of abuse and observed prices for illicit alcohol quoted to customers. Juvenile officers note the group spread to a baby’s caregiver, prompting intervention.
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