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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
4
The article mocks postwar prognostication citing Burns, Joel, Virgil, Poe, Matthew and Lowell to lampoon prophets and pollsters. It recalls how wrong forecasts of 1945 and 1948 provoked public scorn for scientists and double minded forecasters, with Byron’s line on “I told you so” as a sharp closer.
Nuclear propulsion could allow surface fleets and submarines to stay at sea indefinitely, redefining logistics and supply needs. The project, using a nuclear pile, is not expected to be completed before the mid-1950s and faces long development and military adoption questions. Locust Grove social notes include carol singing and gift exchanges, while Prof. Pierre Charles Touréille of Lumel will speak on Europe’s church at a Carrel County ministers luncheon at Westminster Methodist.
Frederick county issued 1,364 marriage licenses in the past year, down from 1,400 in 1947 and 1,400 in 1946. The divorce count stood at 121, keeping a 12 to 1 marriage to divorce ratio. June led with 363 licenses and 20 decrees. The monthly breakdown shows varied totals across the year. Metropolitan Life statisticians note national marriage declines but say 1948 remains the third highest year in U.S. history, with employment improving the rate and peaking earlier in the peacetime pattern. 1949 is expected to show further decline.
The United States declared war on Japan on December 8 1941 and on Germany on December 11 after Germany declared war on the U S. Galileo was tried convicted and imprisoned for heresy and later retired to Arcetri near Florence after imprisonment.
At the annual Frederick County Agricultural Society meeting at the Court House the treasurer's report shows last fair a success. Charles N Hargett is reelected president for five years. Dr Van Buren Dixon, elderly and frail, was taken to Montevue in a threatening condition with a bank deposit of 13686 in Farmers and Mechanics Bank. The News editors call for a well run cab line with reasonable charges amid rain at railroad stations.
Washington Daybook profiles Ab Hermann, longtime adviser to Senator Alexander Smith, calling him the miracle man of GOP politics for steering New Jersey and national campaigns. The piece notes his practical approach, youthful style, and role in endorsing service over polling, plus a look at Mel Hildreth and inaugural committee plans.
The case of nan H. Stire of 722 Waterstreet, previously accused of non-support of his wife Mrs Helen L. Suse and two minor children, was continued. A court order required Stire to pay 25 dollars weekly, with a possible reduction due to the wife’s employment. E Austin James represents Stire. Separate matter reports Warren Giest of College Park fined 1145 for operating without a license. state trooper Wilhout A. Muichner filed the arrest. The piece notes ancient oyster culture development by the Romans around 100 BCE.
Washington quotes a Supreme Court ruling upholding state laws that ban compulsory unionization and closed shops. Justice Black notes employers cannot discriminate based on union membership and states may outlaw or permit such practices. The piece surveys labor history and hints future challenges to the Wagner Act. Dorothy Dix column follows with domestic advice on marriage and daily life.
Dr Andrew G Tru of Haed College will lead the first vesper service on Sunday evening at 24 o clock in the college hall. Barret Thy will offer a prelude and William Spr will accompany on organ playing Mendelssohn pieces The adagio from the First Sonata and andante from the Sixth Sonata prelude and the Our Father from the Sixth Sonata as postlude.
Major Thomas M. Nial cautions recruits that Army schools are not guaranteed after basic training. He notes recruiters may promise school opportunities, but only a signed letter from an Army school guarantees admission. Readers may write with service questions.
About 5 000 Fredericktonians will get reminder postcards for the annual Christmas seal sale run by the Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. So far 7 413 20 has been raised toward a 10 000 goal, with 13 000 recipients contacted and four local businesses supporting the effort.
E S Thomas, WOIC general manager and New York ad club leader, spoke to the Frederick Civitan on Television America’s fastest growing industry. He cited rapid growth, home use, education gains, and a cost range from 99 to 4100 dollars, predicting major impact on society and commerce.
Speed relief workers push into storm districts as floods in Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and Georgia leave over 3 000 temporarily homeless. Death toll climbs with nine in Wyoming six in Colorado and two in western Nebraska. Crop losses across California reach over 25 million including 10 million citrus and 10 million flowers.
Veterans Administration outlines reinstatement rules for lapsed G L Insurance. Term policies require two monthly premiums. permanent policies need all back premiums with interest plus a recovery statement. After three months, a free reinstatement exam and a VA burial benefit are noted.
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