Press trust in newspapers amid market moves and speculation
The piece argues that despite calls for liberal bias, many prominent figures credit the press for accurate reporting used by investors. Ed Pauley and E. T. Maynard are cited as examples of traders who claim no inside information, only what newspapers conveyed. It notes a long pattern of readers acting on news, including 1923 cautionary exits and World War II forecasts. Will Rogers is quoted on reading newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Pauley
E. T. Maynard
Poland
Kansas
Chicago
Will Rogers
Dorothy Dix on education and practical life skills
Dorothy Dix argues that parents chase high priced schooling for fame and fortune yet neglect practical life training. She urges teaching adolescents social skills, homemaking, and marriage knowhow to prevent broken homes. New appointments note FCIC directors from private insurance. Woman's Society of Pleasant Grove plans a spring supper after meetings and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Bobby-Soxer
Borotry DIX
Bell Synd. Inc
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Anthony M. Madden
FCIC
College Park
Jamesb. Cullison, Jr
Chicago
Clarence W. Swanebeck
Fenton
Michigan
N. E. Dodd
Jesse B. Gilmer
PMA
G F. Geissler
Crop Insurance Corporation
Madden
Mace
Prac
Burnsian Couple In Critical Condition At Frederick Memorial
Among The Sick Mr William Stone and his step daughter Mrs Lillian Simms of Mt Pleasant were reported in critical condition today at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a kerosene can ignited. Willard M Beall of 727 Trail avenue discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was receiving treatment and is reported somewhat improved. Abram Hemp Jr of Jefferson, previously a patient, returned home Friday morning in the ambulance of M ER Etchison and Son with improved condition. A warrant charging assault and battery on Mabel L Smith near Yellow Springs was served yesterday by Officer Rentzell on J Catherine Smith East Seventh street who was summoned to a hearing in Police Court Monday. Vernon Rhoderick Frederick was charged with intoxication and held under $5 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stone
Lillian Simms
Mt Pleasant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Willard M. Beall
Trail Avenue
Abram Hemp, Jr
Jefferson
Mabel L. Smith
Yellow Springs
Rentzell
J. Catherine Smith
East Seventh Street
Vernon Rhoderick
Frederick
Debates and local notes from the 1898 Columns of the News
Fifty years ago Frederick College hosted a Navy versus Army debate with D Griffin and J Miller for the affirmative. The Board of Charities named F B Rice superintendent and Dr Harry P Fahmey physician. A Bay Shed on John M Fisher’s Creagerstown farm was looted of hay corn and tools. Cab Orchard Baseball beat opponents 8 to 9 in a heavy schedule with Lindsay and Bert featuring in the plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Literary Society
Frederick College
United States
D. Griffin
J. Miller
P. Killian
H. Burkier
Board OF Charities and Corrections
F. B. Rice
Monierue
Harry P. Fahmey
Martin L Xau‘iman
James Rowe
John M. Fish
Creagerstown
CAB Orchard
Popes Tt
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Twenty years ago in Frederick two geese crossing northbound sparked alarm for residents at dawn. A fire at the Church of the Brethren on West Fourth Street was quickly tamed using the ladder truck. Frederick High School feminine basketball beat Emmitsburg 32 to 23 to claim the county crown as Lucille Baumgardner extended her scoring spree. Herbert Hoover formally filed to be placed on Maryland Republican primary ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brederick Ted
Todd
Church of the Brethren
West Fourth Street
Frederick High School
Emmitsburg High
Emmitsburg
Lucille Baumgardmer
Herbert Hoover
Maryland
Weather Roundup Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
The report lists 24 hour precipitation at one inch, February to date at 1.68 inches with a 2.90 inch February normal. It notes February 1947 temperature highs of 64 and last night low of 41, with a year-ago high of 39 and low of 13. Sunrise at 6:45 am sunset at 6:00 pm, moon set at 8:34 am. Total degree days total 3090.
Washington Daybook asks poll questions for political seers
Washington Daybook surveys Truman era politics asking if southern Democrats will revolt, and forecasts actions in Congress. It notes moderates from the South easing tensions, Sam Rayburn’s stance, and potential anti-lynching or fair employment debates. It also mentions Taft’s position and Truman’s forthcoming St Patrick’s Day foreign policy speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triscoffls
Washington
Truman
Brooks Hays Ofnsas
Percy Pries
John Rankin
William L. Colmer
Bilbo
Mississippi
Democrat National Committee
Sam Rayburn
Cole
Cenk
Democratic Party
Congress
Rei i
House
Senate
Aller Ellender
Louisiana
Huey Long
Robert Taft
Taft
Sam Hobbs
Alabama
Henry Wallace
New York
St. Patrick's Day
United Nations
Stalin
Jook-see
State Department
Trauman
Bela Marshall
U.S
Marshall
Secretary of State
Social etiquette for correcting wrong group statements
The piece advises handling errors in group discussions with tact. It contrasts a harsh approach with a gentler method, suggesting phrases like I may be wrong but or I was under the impression that so and so was true to soften correction.
End of Soviet Control Seen After Czechoslovakia Move
A Washington byline argues the Czech seizure reveals Soviet weakness not strength. It contends Moscow fears the Marshall Plan and Western democracy, intends to dominate neighbors for economic reasons, and may seek negotiation rather than war as American aid grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Balkan
Europe
Germany
Balkans
American Congress
America
Reproduction Rights Reservec
Truman Reviews Secret Navy Radar Craft At Key West
President Truman planned to board the submarine Requia for a demonstration of a new postwar secret radar system mounted on picketing submarines for early warning against aircraft off the U S coasts. Commander Street, a Medal of Honor recipient, oversees the vessel on naval base training operations led by Rear Admiral Robbins. The visit followed a White House call and accompanied by legislation extending rent controls and export restrictions on scarce materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Truman
Navy
George L. Street
Richmond
Street
United States
White House
Thomas H. Robbins, Jr
Robbins
Carrier Division 17
Maritime Commission Authority
Civil Service
Martinsburg Store Manager Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Allen J. Gutzke 24 fled Martinsburg after a $5,000 embezzlement scheme at Montgomery Ward. He was captured in Waco Texas and will be returned for a Martinsburg hearing. State police and a deputy sheriff will escort him back for extradition proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Allen J. Gutzke
Montgomery Ward
Foy Waco
Texas
Gutzke
M-W
A. T., Hodges
Bord Puffinberger
Guizke
Waco
Wanda Lee Bowers
Perlement Haries
Justice of the Peace
Larkin
Temperatures Set to Fall After Warm February Day
Weather forecaster predicts a sharp drop from near seventy degrees this afternoon to a 40 degree downward spiral by tomorrow. Strong winds and chances of showers accompany the cold turn as Leap Year Day approaches. Overnight precipitation totaled .11 of an inch. Birthday observances noted for those born on Leap Day between 1956 and 1960.
Anniversaries and Birthdays On This Day In History
Know America Today's Anniversaries highlight figures like John Tyler Mary Lyon Victor Berger Wilfred Grenfell and Michael Murphy with birthdays and notable deaths. Also noted are historical events from 1822 to 1947 plus a brief horoscope and local personnel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyler
Virginia
Bor
New York County
Mary Lyon
New England
Buckland
Mass
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Austria
Michael C. Murphy
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Westboro
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Labrador
England
Card Parity Held At Heod College
A card party sponsored by the Athletic Association of Heod College occurred in Meyran social room last night to benefit the Gambrill gym fund. Prizes included a knitting bag won by Bliss Louise Renninger and two fruit baskets for high scores, with several other prizes and entertainment by students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heod College
Athletic Association of Heod College
Meyran
Gambrill Gym
Frederick
Bliss Louise Renninger
Schwenksville
Gloria Mothers
Great Barrington
Mass
Nancy Higbee
Margate City
Bliss Marilyn Bushman
Aspinwall
Jean Wiliams
Stamford
Conn
Betty Jo Wyman
Pittsburgh
Side Glances and local birthday at 48th anniversary
Side Glances spent the last weekend with his mother Birs W. D. Warner in Washington. Alderman Jesse C. Shaver quietly observes his 48th birthday anniversary. The baptism of Judith Ann infant daughter of Afr and Mrs Rich ard Tucker of 109 South Alarket street occurred at the grandmother Mrs Nola Soper home on Tuesday afternoon. Rev Thomas Morgan of Trinity Methodist church administered the sacrament in the presence of immediate families and a few invited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann
Richard Tucker
South Alarket Street
Nola Soper
Thomas 3Siorgan
Trinity Methodist Church
Prayer Teaching For Children In Church Practice
Earl L Douglass argues prayers should be taught from childhood with simple, sincere speech. Begin with Now I lay me down to sleep then move to The Lord's Prayer and family petitions. Prayer is discipline and a daily, heartfelt conversation with God, including confession, thanksgiving, petition, and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copsright Babson
Salutari Lesson On Correct Usage Of Words
A readers note on common misuses and mispronunciations. It emphasizes precise phrasing such as has been referred to me and explains pronunciations like i in police. The piece highlights synonyms and a daily word goal with salutary meaning and example.
Residents Spend Sunday Visiting Friends in Local Towns
A list of social visits occurred across Ladiesburg Peelesville and nearby households. Joseph Lind Miss Bettie Lind Barbara Atkins Doris Flanagan Henry Filer joined gatherings with Gail Kline Harold Gaver family and others, sharing Sunday time with relatives and neighbors. The events mention Frank Gaver F. H. Birely Walter Lind Curtis Smith and Reno Grabill households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladiesburg
Joseph Lind
Bettie Lind
Barbara Atkins
Doris Flanagan
Henry Filer
Gail Kline
Harold Gaver
Junior
Peelesville
Frank Gaver
M Cc. W. Binkler
Lola
F. H. Birely
Jesse Smith
Wolf
Curtis Smith
Reno Grabill
Charlies
Walter Lind
Joseph Gaver
Fire crews respond to false alarm at Hartman home
Firemen from the Independent Hose Company and the Brunswick volunteer company answered a 5:30 Friday call to Paint of Rocks only to find a fire in Robert Hartman’s Rock Halil residence extinguished. Engines were halted in the lane. weatherboarding had been torn away and damage reported slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Hose Company
Brunswick Volunteer Company
Robert Hartman
Rock Halil
Seventeenth Birthday for Mary Ellen Glass Celebrated in Emmitsburg
The Feb 9 birthday party for Mary Ellen Glass, daughter of Edgar and Mrs. Glass, at their Taneytown Road home featured dancing, gifts, and refreshments with many local guests listed. News notes include plans for Emmitsburg High School Glee Club’s March 19 minstrel show and various community visits, hospital appointments, and VFW ambulance use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Irs
Edgar Glass
Taneytown
Mary Elen Glass
St. Joseph's High School
Anna Marie Borle
Loretta Boys
Nancy Gerken
Roberto Burdner
Patsy Tressler
Norma Flax
Robert Gillelan
Guy Baker, Jr
Betty Himer
Joseph Topper
Elizabeth Cecl
Mary Theresa Rosensteel
Donald Miller
Rita Kaas
Ropert Fitez
Donald Crouse
Allen Crouse
John Stuckheit
Betty Kipe
William Fogle
Anna Mullen
Carl Glass
Billy Glass
Fri Glass
Johanie Glass
Helen Eyler
Lois Bentz
Robert Jordan
Emmitsburg High School Glee Club
Joseph Shorh
St Anthony's
Frederick
Charles J. Eckenrode
Charles J., Jr
College Park
Charles E. Eckenrode
Lewis Kelly
William Correll
Marguerite Toye
St. Henry’ Wood
Bradento
Beech
Fila
Roy W. Gifford
Annie M. Warner Hospital
Womens Auxiliary
Ruth Gillela
Harry S. Borle
Tae
Steve ‘Stergiol
Mark
Adena
Giosper
Harry S. Boys
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Aurea
St. Euphemia’s School
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Baltimore
Thoma Gingell
Iiss
Anne Codori
Annie M_ Wariner hospital
Clarence G. Frailey
Frailey
Delores Burdner
Robert Burdner
East Main Street
Blue Ridge Butte
Dy Ric Vaughn
Taneltown
Caror Bollinger
Carrie Harbinger
S. Roy Maxell
Bettr
Philip Hilema
Rubber
George Wilhice
Charis Spriggs
Philip Rosenburg
Roy Topper
Frank Fitzgerald
Flov MinMer
Wiliam
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Dorothy Dix
Woman's Society
Pleasant Grove Church
Carl Davis
Edgar Davis
Roc Ranneberger
O B Baker
GO. B Baker
the News
Washington Daybook
David Lawrence
Know
The
City Bank Farmers Trust Company of
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Princeton
Secretary of the Navy
Doniphen
Missouri
Sacramento
Mexico
U. S. Supreme Court
Teapot Dome
U. S
Jacob Jones
Cape May
Ninth
Byrnes
U. S. House
Geraldine Farrar
Ridgeveld
Melrose
Milton A. Caniff
Terry and the Pirates
Hillsborough
Ohio
Park Ridge
Claude R. Wickard
Aariciture
Carrell Co. Ind
Fistcher W. Rockwell
National Lead
St Louis
Aca
Mus
C. Pauling
Calot Teennolesv
Fortland
Ores
Bea Hecht
Alden E. Fisher
Lawrence F. Holter
Leroy €. Barrick
Woodsboro
Ethel Ewing
South Barket Street
Alrs
Max Ewing
Fort Worth, Tex
Peggy Carter
Brunswick
State Teachers College
Frosiibure
Garden Club
Frederick Garden Club
R. E. Town
Rockwell Terrace
Ernest Cory
University of Maryland
New York Botanical Garden
Lalla Biays
Hancock
F. Earle Shriner
G. Hunter Baveers
Mehrie Martz
Harold Martz
Bir
Mehrle Martz
Edgar Martz
Robert Biartz
Harry Free
Mirs
Douglas Campbell
Harold Free
Airs
Monroe Free
John Summers
Howard Stup
Taft Brandenburg
Irvin Abbe
Harry Krantz
Norman Dutrow
William Shuff
Glenn Crum
Austin Kemp
Sam Miller
Charles Baugher
Richard Masser
Russell Fisher
Louis Putman
Bessie Selaughter
Mary Kemp
Leslie Mas
Efie Shoemaker
Putman
Martha Kline
Isses
Mary Alice Eyier
Louise
Iman
Dolores Hoffman
Patricia Spuff
Louise Shuff
Jane Shuff
Barbara Ann Miller
Sandra Brandenburg
Dorothy Fisher
Karen Martz
Thomas Schultz
Millard Plowman
David Miller
Jean Kemp
Monty Free
Warne Putman
William Shuf
Robert Shuff
Joseph Free
Howard Star
Douglas
Larry. James
Jackie Campbell
Richard Brandenburg
Ronald Garling
Naomi
Rothenhoefer
Helen Karn
Rom
Elm Street
Snhoefer
Karn
Roui
William Kefauver
Henrietta Cramer
Pearl Eader
William S. Sprigg
Hood College
Zion Evangelical Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Pat Warner
Aubrey Davis
Birs W. D. Warner
Jesse C. Shaver
Earl L. Douglass
D. D
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