Socialism in England proposed government control of steel
A reader summary outlines a plan for the government to acquire majority stock in steel companies and retain management while guiding production regionally. It likens the change to government control of the Bank of England and notes possible future shifts and prophetic comments. It also lists arrests reported locally with names and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bri
Amnoun
Bank of England
Ing
Washington Daybook finds in bold ink on life stages
A collection of letters and columns from the Washington Daybook features Dorothy Dix's advice on the happiest life age ranges, a husband perfumes issue, small town social barriers, plus club news from 4-H and local societies and a Potsdam era anecdote.
Fifty Years Ago Local Hem s From The News Jan 26 1899
A recap of items from 50 years ago notes Mr Vincent Singling resigning to run the cigar and news stand at the City Hotel. A fire in Dr Fahrney’s East Church street home damaged carpet and floor but was contained. Judge Motter received many applications for circuit court bailiff posts but will not appoint those who do not apply. Chas Doll of City Hotel displays a portrait of Thomas Harwood in the lobby. P R R B siding on East P street had iron rails replaced with steel and trestling work over Carroll creek renewed.
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Vincent Singling
F. W. Staub
City Hotel
P. D. Fahrney
East Church Street
Motter
Circuit Court
Chas. Doll
T Te City Hotel
Thomas Harwood
P. R. RB
East P Street
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years ago items note February court draws listing Frederick district names including Charles N. Staley Thadus M Felten Walter P Feaga Clarence G Hotz Grover L Michael G Oscar Rhoads Russell McCain Markell HH Nelson and William A Cramer. Guy S Laforge Union Bridge cement plant worker burns fingers after touching a lit match igniting a box. John S Hershey and guests Ignatius Bjorel ee Robert L Warfield Howard Web ber Philadelphia return from hunting Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Charles N. Staley
Thaddeus M. Felten
Walter P. Feaga
Clarence G. Hotz
Grover L Michael
G. Oscar Rhoads
Russell McCai Markell HH. Nelson
William A. Cramer
Guy S. Laforge
Union Bridge Cement Plant
John S. Hershey
Ignatius Bjorlee
Robert L. Warfield
This Ciy
Howard Webber
Philadelphia
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Ocean City
Truman and the notion of serving in his own right
Washington observers debate whether Truman should be seen as President in his own right after April 12 1945. They note his veto record and policy push, compare him with Roosevelt, and discuss possible 1952 run while constitutional term limits linger and third term traditions fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
David Lawrence
Anniversaries and Birthdays Highlight Historical Figures
Notable anniversaries and birthdays recapped from Know America Today. Entries include wax sculptor Patience Wright in London, Horace Wilcox silversmith, Mary Mapes Dodge of St Nicholas, Joseph Cook lecturer, Marc Mitscher admiral, and General MacArthur. Also listed are historical events such as Congress creating a Library of Congress librarian, Webster’s speech, Michigan statehood, and wartime milestones. The piece ends with today’s horoscopes and general notes on elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience Lovell Wright
London
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
Bordentown
N. J
Horace C. Wilcox
Tjn Ware
Meriden
Conn
King of
Mary Mapes Dodge
Hans Brinker
St. Nicholas Mag
New York
Joseph Cook
Boston
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Marc A. Mitscher
Pacific
Hillsborough
Wis
Congress
Library of Congress
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Senate
Michigan
Hoover
Germany
Poland
Ferkins
General Motors
Northern
Ireland
Guadalcanal
Rome
Douglas MacArthur
Arkansas
Roy Chapman Andrews
New T
Yuefer
Bureau of Taal Dept of Ackriculture
Tan
F.W. Charske
Union Pacific Railway
Hempstead
Tex
Harley Hise
Recension Finance Corp
Ing Ton
Ind
Thaw to Bring Benefits After Western Snowpack
Snowstorms across the western United States will melt into streams, nourishing farmlands and securing irrigation water. Federal officials say the heavy January snowpack supports good water supplies for crops, pasture, and hydroelectric power, while also potentially shielding against a grasshopper invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States
West
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Organization Meeting Sets Course for Civinette Club
The Civinette Club organizing meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel elected officers led by President Margaret Strawsburg and planned the next event a candlelight night on February 8. Twenty seven members attended with guests from Bethesda Club.
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Frederick Civinette
Francis Scott Key
Basil Lewis
Margaret Strawsburg
Hilda Tienter
Lescalleet
Peggy Evans
Billie Mac Rench
Helen Mercer
Imma Lewis
Cnavier
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Fredci Civitans
Ganize
Civinette Clu
Harald Twenter
Man. T . Abb
Melvin Lescat Jeet
Wison Mercer
Bethesda Club
Bethesda Club, Were Mr. and of
Lebling
Damascus
Civinette Club
Civitans
Hosting Etiquette Guide for Social Gatherings
The guide advises planning a large home tea or reception with proactive guest greeting and circulation. It suggests greeting at the door, saying goodbye, and ensuring introductions among guests. It recommends enlisting friends to remain for most of the event to help manage introductions and flow.
Draftees And Vets Guide Discusses Legislation Prospects
Washington report notes the new Congress shows little rush on veterans bills. HR 2237 would raise income limits for widow pensions, with debates on cost and broader social programs. President Truman warned 40 percent of the population would be veterans or dependents, while VA hospital plans were trimmed.
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Thomas M. Nial
Washington
Congress
House
Veterans’ Committee
Truman
Union
House Veterans
Tee
Rules Committee
Cone
Senate
Lufs Stuff Worth Con Lean Why Folks Avoid Me
Fragmentary verse from N A Lufburrow on perception and self worth. The lines hint at social rejection and personal value wrapped in a moody, confessional tone. No clear events, dates, or organizations are present.
Woman with a Sword review highlights Anna Ella Carroll
Hood College librarian Miriam R. Apple reviews Hallister Noble’s novel "Woman with a Sword" at the Local Book Club. The story centers on Anna Ella Carroll a Maryland figure who advised Lincoln and influenced Maryland’s Union stance, with notes on Kemp Hall and Frederick events during 1861.
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Hollister Noble
Miriam R. Apple
Hood Collegebrarian
Herview Club
Charles W. Ross
Court Square
Maryland
Anna Ella Carroll
Lincoln
Miss Carroll
Thomas H. Hicks
Ana
Free State
Mississippi
Tennessee
Miss Apple
Frederick
Annapolis
Kemp Hall
General Assembly
Wm. B. Storm
Parsons Newman
Frederick County
East Church Street
Kiwanis Club
Andrew G. Truxal
100 Attend Girl Scouts Annual Meet
The annual Girl Scouts gathering concluded with a business meeting electing officers for 1919. Officers include President Mrs. Charles T. Butcher and Treasurer Mrs. Tyson Lee, with multiple board members named for one to three year terms. Reports highlighted troop activities across Brownies Intermediates and Seniors.
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Charles T. Butcher
Ciry
Harry D. Radcliff
Rey H. Smi
Airs
J. Tyson Lee
Melvin
HW. Partridge
Bliss Mary Benson
Airs. Butcher
Paul Clemson
Doll
Ignatius Bjorlee
Partridge
E. B. Parkinson
Radcliff
Lee
Wii
Geesis
Siwanis Club
Richammerman
Lions Club
Zichara Kamsburg
Rotary
David Oland
Civitan
Ruth Perry
John
Zonta
Clifford
Herenixic
Charlies Or of Commerce
W. Mervai Weater
Robert A. Bozel
Rey Renn
Francis Scott Key District of
Boy Scouts
R. Ames Hendrickson
Ing
Frederick
Questions And Answers on Hong Kong
Hong Kong is not a city in China but a region on the southeast coast near the mouth of the Canton River. The capital is Victoria. Hong Kong was ceded to Great Britain in 1641.
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Hong Kong
China
Canton River
Victori
Great Britain
Junior Civic Club Hears Miss Smith on Daguerreotypes
The Junior Civic Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Miss Helen Smith speaker on Fine Arts tracing daguerreotype portraits of the 18th century to modern photography. Guests included Miss Lucille Snyder and Mrs. Kay Fagan. The club discussed attendance plans, a March of Dimes contribution, and committee enlargements.
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Junior Civic Club
Francis Scott Key
Helen Smi
Harry Wilson
Miss Smith
Smith
Ittee
Helen Schwartz
Liedt
Charles W. Magaha
Freedom Train
Frederick
Civic Club
Coucee
Betty F. Zimmerman
Gloria
McClellan
Lucllie Snyder
Kay Fagan
Frances Bigoney
U. S
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England
Prophet Churchill
Britain
Churchill
Frederick J. Ramsburg
Jefferson
Raymond Lumm
Erie
Perry Grove
John Tomlin
Thelma Tomlin
West Patrick Street
Claude E. Welty
Taneytown
William N. Dorsey
Clarkshoro
Braden
Keyser
Sgt
Swomley
Hoffman
Burras
Kanade
Carty and
Twentey
Dorothy Dix
Miss Dix
Co. E
George
Te Beil Synd. Inc
Taney N
Janet Boyer
Caroline Shriner
Westminster
Marian Marti
Janice Naylor
Janey Rover
Caroline Stimner
Joanne Keons
Lorraine Sauble
Haines Cave
Janice Naylors
Februa
Mi Evangelical Reformed
Ner
Viola Barkier
Washington Daybook
Tris Coffin
Harry Truman
Battery D
Curtis Tiernan
Harry
Father Tiernan
al Mer
President Truman
Potsdam
Battery C
Harry Vaughan
White House
Jimmy Byrnes
Admiral Leahy
Alben Barkley
Mr. Truman
Thurmond
Joe J. Storm Thurmond
South Carolina
V. P
Talmadge
Georgia
Barkley
Forrestal
James V. Forrestal
Sir Galahad
Hotel Plaza
Richard Hall
Union Bridge
Unitid
Rose Ma Grabill
Elaine Knox
Patricia Roop
Dolores Hitchcock
Ev Fuss
Nancy Roelke
Ann Crumpacker
Dorothy Poe
the News
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Franklin Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Know
America
Honger
Helen Ogle
Waynesboro Hospital
Amelia Rossi
Jane Stoner
Abram Sanders
Edith Frances Orlenesboro
Charles Valen Emmitsburg
Helen Campbell
Chester Zentz
Tourmont
Ridge
Bud Reds
N. A. Lufburrow
Girl Scouts
Association
Nipwspay
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