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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
4
Readers share tales of young marriages, lipstick debates, and alcohol issues. Dorothy Dix offers cautionary counsel on freedom, fidelity, and restraint while noting the social costs of youthful unions and domestic strife.
Heat rises in circles as industry profits reach 20.9 billion in 1845 from 3.5 million firms. Only seven percent of sales accrue as profit, three percent to stockholders, four percent for plant expansion. Truman hints at tax increases on corporations while promising to cut federal spending. Officers installed for Martin Luther Bible Class No. 58 with a full slate of positions and committees.
Weather turns icy with misty rain and freezing surfaces. ElI Frost injured on Market Space and taken home. Mrs Hall bruised in yard fall. Mayor Chilton orders plumber permits after February 1 from Board of Aldermen. Wertheimer buys 257 acre Lowenstein farm near Licksville. Editorial notes unusually high sickness and slip injuries.
A 1929 column notes a board of directors electing D F Dutrow as president and general manager, and J Jaecaelarg with T S Micheel named to distribution. Phyllis M Geisbert, six, is mentioned alongside a sidewalk accident injuring her arm. a woman is hurt as a board falls from the McCrory store building under razing on North Market Street.
Washington Daybook reports Les Biffle faces backlash from the Democratic caucus over his control of patronage and favors. It notes Hayden-backed Joe Duke as Sergaent at Arms candidate and references broader U.S. and international political intrigue including Evita Peron and Bramuglia. The piece also mentions Margaret Chase Smith’s new moderation stance and a local Frederick Memorial Hospital incident.
The article argues President Truman cannot cut two percent from a 41.1 billion budget, predicting a 373 million deficit for the next fiscal year. It contends the administration seeks higher taxes and wage boosts, warns of inflation, and criticizes spending trends and potential policy shifts affecting the dollar's value.
Washington correspnotes that President Truman frames his fair deal as a broad package beyond Roosevelt's New Deal. He cites the St Lawrence Sea Project and a wide set of proposed powers to fix prices ration scarce materials regulate credits and expand production. Critics warn the plan may threaten private enterprise and push toward government control of key industries.
Budget strains push schools and public works to the edge as officials seek new funding while maintaining existing projects. The piece warns of fiscal missteps and a drift toward entertainment over duty, risking a repeat of prior economic crises.
Babson argues 1938 fire losses reached 709 million dollars with 15090 deaths. He urges basement and closet cleanouts, better house maintenance, and strong support for fire departments including sprinklers, alarms, and prompt equipment funding to cut losses and save lives. He emphasizes reliance on fire chiefs and warns against complacency.
Washington January 13 Dr John O Knott who attended the King Tutankhamun tomb opening in 1924 celebrated his 90th birthday. He recalled aiding the Egyptian delegation and meeting Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, then described his 63 year career building churches and lecturing across the Atlantic. He plans a Bible history primer and continues preaching occasionally.
Washington and Baltimore cooled a heated exchange on league mergers and cross town raillery. A proposed NFL AAC merger could create a 12 team two division loop with Cleveland and San Francisco as anchors. George Marshall said Baltimore money issues and territorial rights dampen the bid while Embry cited natural rivalry as a reason to pursue a playoff future.
The Evangelical Lutheran church held its monthly dinner at 6:30 PM with guest speaker Martin McGroff of Washington. He urged church leadership and discussed plans for February elections and the March annual slate chaired by Carlicn Baumgardner and committee members.
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