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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
7
President Truman sworn in as 32nd U S leader pledges a global effort to raise living standards for free peoples, combat communism, and spur private investment. He denounces communism as a false philosophy and leads a vast inaugural parade through Washington with massive public enthusiasm.
A vast sky parade over Washington features 700 planes in flight including 709 aircraft and cadets from West Point and Annapolis. Tommy Combstock operates a steam calliope as crowds endure near freezing, then warm to witness the event along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol and White House. Bleachers sell at 2.05 to 10 dollars as spectators, many standing, witness a historic reception for a man who faced political defeat last November.
Bolivar residents and relatives from Buffelo Washington Harpers Ferry and Purcellville gather for visits and church events. The Bolivar Methodist church chicken supper raises over 125 dollars for the girls basketball team. Harpers Ferry Mothers Club plans a cakewalk at the elementary school.
A linen material containing calcium compounds serves as the base for cigarette paper.
A string of social and personal items from Harpers Ferry and Camp Hill highlights include visits by Mrs. William Henretta and Dorothy to a birthday dinner in Winchester, Mrs. Whitmore a patient in St Franks Hospital Pittsburgh, and Miss Cora Potterfield celebrating her ith birthday. Scout leaders attend a Stras burg meeting. Mr and Mrs Wentrell Grove plan Florida winter, and a Bolivar Methodist class hosts a social January 26. A birthday party for Michael Stoneberger and a fund drive by the Friendship Fire Company are noted, plus a community meeting planned for local adults at the elementary school.
The Hagerstown Junior Chamber of Commerce moved to repeal the Sunday moving pictures ban in Washington County. President Evan Cressley said the resolution was passed unanimously.
Austin chief US delegate to the United Nations cautioned reporters not to overstate a reported Russian peace feeler. He called the direction encouraging but said the outcome remains uncertain and urged restraint until a clear opportunity arises. Glorified symbols of the Ku Klux Klan were denounced in Georgia as a bill to ban hoods failed amid heated debate. Georgia House voted 65 to 65 to postpone the measure, effectively defeating it for this session. A separate note states 2,375 tons of rouge are used annually by American women.
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