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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1949

Page

4

Doctor Urges Caution With Cleaning Fluids In Home Use

Dr Edwin P Jordan cautions that cleaning fluids pose serious risks from swallowing skin contact and fumes. He cites yearly deaths and injuries, advises keeping containers sealed and out of reach, using gloves, and suggests professional help for large jobs plus outdoor work for inflammable liquids. He answers readers questions on milk pasteurization and notes local articles filed for incorporation of several small groups.

The Safety Research Institute Jordan Europe France England

War surplus losses cited in Marine commission report

A Maritime Commission report details government losses linked to war surplus disposal. It cites the Leonard Wood ship scrapped for 85750, with $760 claimed. a $42000 error. a Kaiser Industries link. and a $243000 profit claimed from related activities. It criticizes uncollected backlogs of $40 million to $60 million and $16 million unbilled, highlighting poor tax and funding prospects amid higher tax talk.

Hamer Ferguson E Commission Leonard Wood Henry J. Kaiser Indust Kaiser Maritime Commission White House Henry Watser

Saving Tax Dollars Through Hoover Commission Findings

The Hoover Commission urged a swift, nationwide government reorganization to save at least 3.25 billion dollars annually. While not doable overnight, starting the reorganization now could avert deficits and reduce taxes in future budgets. The piece argues against continuing wasteful government inefficiencies.

Congress Hoover Commission

Freedom Train May Run For Two Years

A proposed bill, backed by President Truman and government leaders, envisions the Freedom Train operating for two additional years. The measure aims to extend the program despite initial delays and uncertain funding.

Freedom

Maryland Local Forecasts Amid Fog and Rain Morning

Garrett area sees fog and cooler turn with occasional rain likely tonight into Tuesday. Highs reach the fifties, lows around 40s to 46, with southerly winds shifting to northwest late tonight or early Tuesday and turning partly cloudy and colder on Tuesday.

Maryland

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Colum Of The News

Fifty years ago items note to decide finally whether to stress the water supply with a general surmise of possible increase. Proprieter Chas Doll of the hotel now equips bell keys drivers with uniform caps. Weighmaster Wordward has been kept, and the past week recalls plans regarding a dwelling on Rome Street as Ray Markam’s engagement is mentioned.

Chas Doll Romeck Ray Markaams Ofast Stars

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Calumas Of The News

A fragment from a 1828 column notes James Nelson Staub an employee of Hygeia Ice and Coal Company sustaining a compound fracture of the right arm after attempting to crank a coal truck at the gymnasium. The item references the ankle ball in the AL gymnasium and the North district context.

Calumas of the News Nd H.gh James Nel Staub Hygeia Ice and Coal Company

Southerns shift as New South voting trend grows

Washington report from January 24 notes shifts in the South as younger voters gain education and political influence. It highlights changes in Democratic factions, expresses Byrd era opposition, and cites figures like Rayburn and Sims while detailing regional political realignments and proposals on education and labor.

Tess Cofels Washington Sam Rayburn John McCormick Democratic Chieftains Congress Franklin Roosevelt House Muississipp South Caroli Alabama Mississipp Whittington Alabam Jere Cooper Tennessee Senate Harry Byrd Virginia Howard Smith Walter George Georgia George James Eastland Mississippi South John Sternis Nhe North Carolina W. Berr Scott Byrd Francis’ Pikens Miller Charlottesville Willis Robertson J Strom Red Johnston Collee Louisiana Force Russells New South

War Assets Administration to End After Surplus Sale

The world's largest fire sale nears its end as War Assets Administration plans to wind up by February 28. From early inventory to vast real and personal property, the era of surplus disposal closes with hundreds of millions recovered and thousands of employees reduced.

Peter Edson NEA Washington War Assets Administration U.S United States Aealors Jess Larson Noma WAA Baron Shacklette FBI U. S Sandusky. O Reconstruction Finance Corporation Treasury Bureau of Supplies Department of the Air

Unable To Pay Remanded After Traffic Guilty

Arrested Saturday near Frederick, Charles W Byus and Eugene Mathea held in jail until trial before Magistrate Alton Y Bennett. Both remanded for five days due to inability to pay fines. Byus discharged from Army. Mathea stationed in Washington. Trooper Myers testified Mathea passed out as Byus drove. Fines $11.55 each. Other cases cite traffic device violations and licenses with multiple forfeitures. A separate note records a guest shower for Miss Betty J Haupt.

Frederick Alton Y. Bennett Peppies Charles W. Byus South Charleston W. Va Eugene Mathea East Lterpool Byus Mathea Washington Richard A. Myers Myers Wilbur E. Stream East Potomac Street Brunswick Costé Arthur AL Rudy Edward G. Beasley Herndon Buckeystown Charles W. Coffeli Camp Detrick Ferdinand J. Eische Lawrence L. Howard Derwood Avery J. Phil Dickerson Loren W. Fran- Takoma

Governors and Identity Mentioned in Georgia History

Fragmentary note cites David Emanuel and a Semitic Jew reference in a 1948 Globe Lynd copyright item. Limited readable context points to a genealogy or biographical aside in Georgia history.

David Emanuel Georgia Globe Lynd

Senate Speeds Civil Rights Push by Ending Filibuster Fears

A Senate Rules hearing explored replacing unlimited debate with a simple majority to end filibuster blocks on Truman civil rights proposals. Senator Morse urged allowing a majority present to choke off debate, while Humphrey and Ives signaled doubt on quick action this Congress.

Washington Senate Truman Morse Humphery D-Minn Ives Congress Senate Rules Committee

Government Revamping Plan Before Congress

Washington January 24 President Truman seeks authority to overhaul the executive branch as he asks Congress for a permanent law. House Democrats expect prompt approval of a reasonable request while Senate Democrats doubt easy passage. Chairman Dawson of the House committee opened hearings with Budget Director Lawton and a Hoover commission official testifying on government machinery reforms.

Washington Truman Congress House Senate Dawson ‘D-Ill House Executive Expenditures Committee Frederick J. Lawton Budget Bureau Witheraw Frent Herbert Hoover

Good Grooming Work By Troop 7 Scouts

Intermediate Girl Scout Troop 7 under Miss Alta Ice and Mrs Earl Rothenhoefer plans social dancing and etiquette lessons. Esther Poole of a Beauty School acts as consultant, with meetings moved to the Beauty School for grooming activities.

Alta Ice Earl Rothenhoefer Caiva Esther Poole Beauty School

Weather record notes 0.44 inch in 24 hours

The report lists 0.44 inch of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a m, January total 3 41 inches, yesterday’s high 26 low 31 for last night, with sun set 7 21 p m sun rise 7 24 a m moon rise 4 58 a m and moon set 1 58 p m tomorrow.

Ghosts debate freedom in Truman inaugural address

In Washington January 24 the Nation Today imagines two ghosts from revolutions discussing President Truman’s call for peace and freedom for all. One from the American Revolution emphasizes liberty achieved, while the French ghost cautions that freedom must be nurtured and defended, not assumed.

James Marlow Washington Jan President Truman Capitol Mr. Truman Capitol Plaza

Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass D D

A Christian should regularly study the Bible and also reflect on giving to aid others and the world. The piece urges checking one’s faith through the Bible and a personal checkbook to measure true intent and generosity amid rising community needs. It notes larval fishes drifting along the Gulf Stream as a long term oceanic phenomenon.

Earl L. Douglass Community Agen Church of Christ Cate Karen

Dear Dorothy Dix on Second Marriages and Jealous Lovers

Dorothy Dix answers letters on widower remarriage, jealous boyfriends, and dating yes-no guidance. It discusses widower loneliness, keep or remarry, and advice to a 16 year old dating a 19 year old, plus views on letting a boyfriend have freedom before marriage.

Dorothy Dix Gwen

Blue Ridge Bus Drivers Earn Safe Driving Awards At Frederick Vicinity

John W. Wagner topped the list of Blue Ridge bus drivers from Frederick and nearby who received their annual safe driving awards. Wagner completed 15 yearly periods. Other area drivers earned 14, 12, 9, and fewer year awards. eighty drivers from Blue Ridge and Potomac Edison were honored. Recipients are based in Hagerstown, Carlisle, Uniontown, Martinsburg, Harrisburg, Winchester, Baltimore, and Chambersburg. Robert W. Hannen at Camp Pickett is listed in training with the 17th Airborne Thunder from Heaven Division. Market prices noted for wheat corn barley.

John W. Wagner Blue Ridge Frederick and Vicinity Wagner Morris M.steinour Edward W. Kefauver Clarence A. Esworthy Henry C. Krantz, Jr Carl F. de Noro Clinton I. Gillis John T. Best, Jr Raymond P. Morgan James L. Ingram Charles M. Cramer Irvin E. Byers Charles L. Barrick Charles A. Crawford Clifford W. Shelton George R. Wagner Charles R. Crowthers Charles C Beil Potomac Edison Hagerstown Carlisle Unionton Martinsburg Harrisburg Winchester Baltimore Chambersburg Camp Pickett Pickett Robert W. Hannen South Market Street Frederick, Md 17Th Airborne “Thunder Heaven” Division

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