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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1938
Page
2
An aged OCR fragment from The Daily News in Frederick Maryland outlines editorial guidelines about letters, opinions, and publication consent. It notes that names may be withheld without consent but must be provided as authority for alleged facts.
The 1939 fiscal plan projects expenditures at 6.869 billion and revenues at 5.919 billion, yielding an estimated deficit of 950 million. The article notes shrinking revenues, likely relief costs, and proposes reduced capital outlays for highways and public works while questioning the Navy spending stance amid unemployment and business slowdown. It cautions the figures are speculative and depend on policy shifts.
The November unemployment census shows nearly 3.9 million jobless and possibly 3 million more. The piece urges perseverance, daily effort to seek work, and self improvement through study to gain needed skills and training for service. It argues against discouragement and highlights preparing to fit current labor needs.
The United States Forest Service has boosted deployment of portable Fibert wave radio sets, model RAM 306 to Bane, over the past five years. The move aims to enhance field communication amid remote forest operations and wildfire response scenarios.
A Frederick County letter to the editor argues the Izaak Walton League Frederick Chapter never opposes fishing for rough fish. It supports a trout license and day hours for trout fishing while claiming broad member backing and inviting readers to a February 1 meeting at Hotel Frederick.
A quoted verse from John 16 25 contrasts spoken proverbs with plain revelation from the Father. An attributed note credits Mother Weil stating that Proverbs offer instruction beyond elaborate philosophy and reflect on study and comprehension.
Fifty and twenty years ago today in Frederick the first annual exhibition of the Frederick Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Club opened at the Junior ball. Notable displays include Harry W. Doll's multi breed birds and Dr William C. Johnson's fowls. Ed J Winebrewer's greyhounds and Leslie Cram ec's 90 pound bloodhound are shown alongside bank officers elected at Citizens National Bank.
Frederick county gears up for a two decade long drive to sell War Savings Stamps as county director Jacob Rearback receives a large supply of posters and literature. Fuel scarcity prompts city officials to set aside 880 cords of wood for fuel, while the Legislature cites efficiency gains from war work and contemplates renewing the State Fire Marshal office with a $2000 salary. Donald and Grayson Haller of East Third Street celebrate winning a pony outfit from profits by selling The News.
German scientist I T Neugebauer explains ball lightning as an electrical gas formed when thunderstorm discharges split air into electrons and positive ions. The glowing spheres vary from alarm-clock to balloon size, show colors from fire to lavender, and may collapse or explode to vanish.
A short verse extols hobbies as a source of joy and purpose, noting many forms from model planes to stamps, shaving mugs, and bags. It celebrates those who seek and enjoy hobbies while acknowledging life’s dullness without such interests.
New Windsor residents host and visit across towns with dinners and visits in Unionville Baltimore and Washington. Notables include Mr and Mrs H H Devilbiss Mr and Mrs Claude Wilt Mrs David Bloom and family Dr Bixter Rev Daniel Engler and families and teens at various households. Homemakers club met and locals attended church events amid holiday travel.
In San Francisco on January 1, authorities distributed relief rations to Chinatown residents. Mrs Ng Shee Tom welcomed the aid, but federal agents watched for illicit uses of rice including distilling into home-made liquor. Mrs Ng faced legal trouble as authorities curtailed a five gallon still.
Vernon McKenzie, veteran journalist and Washington University expert, surveys postwar Europe in Through Turbulent Years. He argues Hiller is distant from his administration, predicts a delayed Soviet readiness, notes Gibraltar’s vulnerability, highlights British rearmament stabilizing peace, and suggests a possible world war before 1940 is unlikely.
A compact language lesson lists common errors such as I didn't sleep any last night and Buenos Aires mispronunciation. It teaches the correct form I didn't have any sleep last night and how to say Buenos Aires with both a as in day. The piece notes a spelling quirk chrysanth...mum and defines pendent as supported from above with examples.
The article describes hunger as a stomach function, noting symptoms like dull pain, fatigue, irritability, and restlessness. It explains stomach contractions, how they are measured with a balloon, and ways to suppress them such as eating before sleep, swallowing indigestible material, smoking, alcohol, or vigorous exercise.
Water is made from a flammable gas hydrogen and a gas supports fire oxygen so why does water burn. The questions ask who were the Tories how bees make buzzing sounds whether there are fin mines in the United States and for whom the march Hail to the Chief is reserved. Answers on the last page.
Frederick Stamp and Coin Club members attended a Monday night session at the Potomac Edison office building on East Patrick Street. David M. Kemp won for coin questions and E G Jewell for stamp queries under president Robert F. Nicodemus. About 25 to 30 people were present. Irving M. Landauer chairs the next meeting set for January 24 with an auction planned.
A social etiquette quiz asks six questions on proper behavior in gatherings. It covers protecting furniture, avoiding public criticism, clear introductions, courtesy to children, handling disparity in tastes, and how to handle disliking a friend of a friend. The answers hint at careful, self controlled responses.
A compendium of anniversaries lists figures like Alexander Hamilton, Oliver Wolcott, William Seaton, Isaac Butts, Bayard Taylor, William James, Dwight W. Morrow, and more with birthdates and deaths. It also notes events from 1805 Michigan territorial creation to 1937 tax cases and Amelia Earhart’s solo flight. Birthdays include Eva Le Gallienne, Alice Paul, and others with brief descriptors. a horoscope predicts a guiding, teaching influence.
Three images of saints installed at the old mission in the year of the Declaration of Independence have been restored to their pedestals after being toppled and broken by the 1912 earthquake. The repairs were ordered by Rev. Arthur J. Hutchinson, pastor, and completed recently.
New York correspondent George Tucker recalls a year of interviews in 1937 with famed authors, actors, politicians, and artists. He lists notable figures such as H. G. Wells, Helena Rubinstein, John Nance Garner, Claudette Colbert, Hemingway, Joan Crawford, and many others, sharing anecdotes on encounters and one long four day chat with Joe Cook.
A mix of remarks from figures including U S Senator Arthur H Van denberg Michigan and Dr Robert D Leigh president of Bennington College. Also notes on insanity prevalence and a quip about washing blankets suggesting practical everyday advice.
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