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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1948
Page
4
The article argues Britain will retire four WWI era battleships and Renown while stressing ongoing naval strength. It notes five modern battleships remain and US power rivals Britain, emphasizing steel costs and the battleship’s evolving role with air power, carriers, and future warfare.
W N A Lufburrow argues that bluffing rarely suffices in work and life. A person must possess real knowledge to claim mastery, then present and prove facts to earn credibility rather than merely saying I know it all.
Old column item recounts: Mr John N Hedges held up by tramps on B and O railroad tracks with no payoff. Leq Weinberg, son of Samuel Weinberg, to be confirmed at McCullough Street synagogue in Baltimore. parents to attend. Liberty Banner plant purchased by Roscoe Sneadner who will take over April 1. Maryland State Horticultural Society forms in Baltimore. J A Ramsburg elected vice president for Frederick County. Theodore S Moots, called Willie Green, performs Virginia reel on East Patrick street then drinks three gallons of water and says not thirsty.
Twenty Years Ago Zecal Items From The Columns Of The News, Jan. 28, 1925. Snowstorm coats Frederick area with four inches by morning and 18 inches reported in Sykesville. Frederick Police Census nearing completion as totals surpass expected. Hood Club card party in Winchester Hall raises over $2000 toward college building fund with 250 attendees. Independent Hose Co election sees 373 ballots. officers elected include President Thomas A Chapline and foreman G Allen Kane Jr, with Emory L Carmack as Chief Hose Director.
Dorothy Dix warns a 43 year old widow against marrying a man six years younger whom she has known six weeks. She cites age, finances, drinking, past engagement, and dominance. The adviser predicts sorrow and likely divorce, urging her to seek a partner with solid husband qualities.
Mount St Marys College Em imusburg announces revival of its Delta Epsilon Sigma charter membership as a Zeta Chapter after a 1940 charter convention. Nominees include Thomas Hogan Paul Nolte and Joseph Delia Epsilon founders outlined standards of good character culture and high scholarship with a cap of ten percent of seniors per year. Japan supplies graphite from Korea as its main source for two decades.
TRIS COFFIN tours the Supreme Court chamber describing its marble, velvet and red cushions, the nine justices led by Chief Justice Vinson, and the court’s handling of pivotal cases. He highlights the protection of a 17 year old coerced confession in Mississippi and a woman subjected to early FBI interrogation, underscoring democracy’s promise of equal protection under the law.
A newcomer in the office asks if the inviting colleague will cover both meals. The correct etiquette is for Bash to pay her own check, while the other girl covers her own. The situation highlights social norms around shared meals and personal responsibility.
A Yale study funded by Carnegie and the Ganson Goodyear Memorial Fund calls for breaking up 20 major oil firms and federal unitization of fields. It argues price identity and size reduce public service, seeks compulsory unitization, and predicts government control under a new statute. The volume questions efficiency and promotes state socialism as a rival to private enterprise.
J T Callaway of Chicago was re elected president of the American Road Builders Association. Capt H C Whitehurst of Washington DC was re elected treasurer. Officers and directors were named for divisions including Airport Division President Jennings Randolph and Directors Maj Gen C R Moore. Contractors Division Directors E V Williams H C Hoffheimer I J Mahaffey. Municipal Division President J M Wilson and Director C W Stump Jr.
English lesson notes discuss pronunciation and spelling tips for cabaret mahogany and meretricious. It emphasizes using a word quickly to own it and urges daily vocabulary growth through mastering one term.
Doctor explains mental illness is common and not caused by shame or weakness. stats cite one in seven unfit for service and one in 13 mentally ill, with one in 17 eventually in public care. early attack improves outcomes. modern treatments include psychiatry, physical therapy, and shock methods. aim is removal from stress sources and timely care. Also brief Q and A note on ingrown toenails and a fragment on radioactive grain research and market prices.
Know America Today's Ammiversarice lists figures born in Cornwall Philadelphia Wales Vermont and more with death dates from 1888 to 1997. It notes events like 1878 first commercial telephone switchboard in New Haven 1902 Carnegie Institution founded and 1916 disarmament moves. Includes today’s births and a strong horoscope warning of impetuousness.
At Voiture 155 40 3 regular meeting at the American Legion home Rodock v Gilbert was heard in a mock trial with judges in women’s attire wearing mop wigs. Verdict failed to reach, case dismissed. Charges included contempt fines added to March of Dimes collection.
Veterans officials outline key 1948 aims for the American Legion and the American Veterans Committee. The Legion backs the Veterans Homestead Act and Universal Military Training, urging low‑interest loans, co‑ops, and expanded GI benefits. The AVC opposes GMT, favors higher service pay, broader enlistment, strong rent controls, and supports the Taft‑Ebender‑Wagner housing bill and ERP.
Question and answer item noting Handel finished The Messiah in 24 days, an enduring oratorio for 206 years. It also states the Washington Monument took 19 years to construct with 35 additional years between cornerstone laying and dedication due to funds, highlighting delays and completion.
Pravda editorial board opposed the federation idea proposed by Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian Communist Premier. It argued Eastern European states need consolidation of independence and internal mobilization rather than a federation or customs union. Dimitrov, after a Bucharest news conference on Jan 17, said a Soviet orbit federation could form later. he noted talks of federation were premature and that a customs union would come first.
A Frederick VA officer clarifies the difference between compensation and pension for veterans. Compensation is for service-connected injury or illness and may aid dependents of deceased veterans. Pensions go to certain wartime veterans for old age, infirmity, or total permanent disability, with dependent eligibility in some cases even if death was unrelated to service.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for home transfers. John W Obenderfer to Hansel E Hurst 100 East Patrick Street for about 29000 dollars. Wilmer D Kehn to Charles Angers 7311 Northeast area Jefferson County for unspecified price. W V residing in Frederick County sold to Arthur Lee Hum a property in Adamstown for about 7000 dollars. Ralph W Miller to William J Bussard a property on the county side of Blue Ridge Avenue in Thurmont for about 5500 dollars.
A devotional excerpt quotes Hebrews 10 30 about vengeance belonging to the Lord and judgment for his people. It emphasizes living righteously over merely reading or speaking, attributed to Thomas a Kempis.
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