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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
4
Dr. Edwin F. Jordan explains virus pneumonia does not improve with sulfa drugs or penicillin, though these may prevent secondary infections. X rays show patchy lung involvement, and recovery is often slow with lingering coughs. No vaccine exists and research is needed. Also notes readers’ questions section and Annapolis delegation heading to General Assembly.
Congress will review the European Recovery Program as it considers funds for next year. Some nations like Denmark show concrete progress, and the program appears politically influential in France, Italy, and the border with Soviet satellites. The humanitarian impact and intangible gains are highlighted despite limited visible results.
A new Ultrafax and photography system, a postwar RCA Eastman Kodak and NBC collaboration, promises rapid real time image and document transmission. Demonstrations at the Library of Congress show pages of Gone With the Wind reformatted for home printing and picture transmission for newspapers, mail, and movies. Potential naval and military uses may surpass current lines and cables.
The Myersville and Catoc Tin Electric Road between Middletown and Myersville has been completed and transferred to the incorporators. Total cost 47000 with debt paid. Frederick and Middletown Road will lease the Myersville line. Miss Emma Stauffer Walker sville appointed assistant head nurse at Montevue Hospital. John Woodinson Thurmont named watchman. A horse and cart owned by John Weiler ran away near Market and Church streets. driver uninjured. Hygeia Ice Directors elected with Geo Smith and John Gaur as officers.
Twenty Years Ago From The Columns Of The News dated January 5 1929 reports an influenza grippe epidemic affecting locals and a wide spread impact. Two workmen were injured as half of a rear partition wall collapsed at the J G McCrory store on North Market Street during construction of a new store. The Frederick County Board of Education second floor hall in the Court House is being painted and the basement fitted as an office for County Surveyor Emory C Crum.
Washington officials say a complex plot to overthrow three Latin American governments by revolution and war is suspected. Figures named include Juan Peron and Carlos Luis PR Mullet, with Brazilian leaders Prestes and Vargas discussed in top secret talks. The piece describes alleged Communist collaboration, U S embassy concerns, and possible U S action if Peron tightens grip on the region.
A Washington overview notes the 81st Congress will place aging leaders in chair positions of key Senate and House committees. It highlights expected control by 70 plus year olds like Barkley Lucas and Rayburn, with seniority guiding committee power and the risk of entrenched influence over legislation.
Muse Tailoring Co occupies a new plant with airy locker and first aid rooms for male staff. The shop makes suit coats top coats sports wear and summer garments using abundant worsted and mohair fabrics. Finished items are shipped to Baltimore and assembled elsewhere for nationwide distribution.
Fragmentary note discusses someone visiting in the evening and asks if the recipient will be home and not busy. No clear names, places, or events are readable.
Dorothy Dix addresses a married mother entangled with a man who pursues her, warning that fascination, curiosity, and inadequate affection from husbands drive harmful flirts. The column also covers employer expectations of a secretary’s efficiency, manners, grooming, and demeanor, and ends with guidance to an engaged woman about avoiding a domineering, tyrannical partner.
Five suits arising from a June 19 1946 collision at the Route 240 Ameélunz Glass Works road intersection near Acamsion were settled out of court. Plaintiffs sought 39 960 from the late John Alexander Hope estate. defendants included Coral Hope and John A Hope as administrators.
Defense Secretary James Forrestal reports 15 months after the Army Navy and Air Force were merged. He disputes claims of failure, cites naval power shifts and new warfare tech, and proposes stronger central authority, budget reform, and expanded joint staff to complete unification.
Ballenger Women's Club held its first New Year gathering at Mrs. Harry Himes home with 22 members and two visitors. One new member, Mrs. Charles Derr, joined. Mrs. Chester Young was elected president and led the group in prayer. A box to the adopted French family was to be sent by Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. T P Culler.
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