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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1949
Page
4
Dorothy Dix advises single parents to avoid forcing living arrangements on married couples. She notes many marriages suffer when mothers intrude and urges parents to consider the couple’s happiness, especially if a child is involved.
Washington Daybook reports a clash over the Senate Small Business Committee amid warnings of betrayals and ties to the brewing industry. It notes Joe Bork, Clinton Hester, and Averill Harriman figures and describes a shifted tinplate order and political maneuvering affecting beer business and small firms.
A fragment describes the United Nations Educational Scientific Organization as an agency focused on ideas, education, and culture. It notes its three year existence, the role of George W. Anen in public affairs, and claims its power lies in promoting peace through education and culture.
Claude R Crum of Walkersville writes to The News opposing a public school bond of three million or two million dollars. He argues taxes are already high, new property values are limited, and the current system is unstable like a house on a sandbar. He urges a prudent approach to schooling and finances.
Precipitation inches of melting snow noted at 8 30 am. January to date total 5 11 inches. Yesterday high 26 degrees, year ago 30. Low last night and year ago not fully listed. Sunset 5 25 pm, sunrise 7 05 am.
Fifty years ago reports note Frank I Lewis and Oscar Spurrier narrowly escaping a mishap on the way to a Westminster farmers meeting. A large show window at Henry Woomer’s store on Market and Second streets caught fire at 12 15 pm, quickly smothered with water buckets. A new York nozzle tested by the Fire Engine Company projected a fifteen foot stream. Robert Tyler appointed Deputy Game Warden for the county.
MR ERNEST H SHIPLEY son of Gen z Snipley connected with Rubber Cem the post tio veats he in Tennessee Georgia and Ala bama though four months elapsed since the mysterious murder of David M Cr st Was at the rear of sub suiga tion which deals with the elimin ation of each peobable clue as it arises JOHN C COBLENTZ A WELL known retired farmer of Middletown died at his home in Middletown yesterday morning at 3 20 oeleck of general debiliy aged 3 years Mr Coblentz was one of the oldest residents in Middletown
Two American duck hunters drown in Tokyo Bay and two bodies are recovered. The missing men include Vaughn identified by the semponent as a relative, with other names including Jarman Vaughn and Ernest Hoherecht. Major Haddock of Cape Girardeau Missouri is noted in connection with the report.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Cornelia Bryce Pinchot after second Greece trip warns reforms stalled. She cites need for non Communist leadership, proper execution of American aid, and stronger political governance to lift Greece from hardship. She highlights coalition limits and urges capable Greeks to carry reforms.
In Troy Pennsylvania nine-year-old Laverne Finnerty rushed siblings to safety as a blaze swallowed a two story farm home at Columbia Cross Roads. Nine children and three adults slept inside and two of the children died. The fire’s origin remained unknown.
Baltimore police chase fugitive Bloombaum, 33, who slipped away while US marshal allowed him a phone call. Federal agents and detectives had watched a narcotics raid for days. authorities say he was later recaptured in a raid.
The drive concludes today with final tallies not yet ready. Bennet notes further contributions are expected and an approximate $175 gift from New Market School has been acknowledged. Weather delays may postpone final accounting by about a week.
Newsreel accounts say 15099 to 20000 Communist troops arrived at Peiping through the northwest gate. They marched with bazookas and captured Nationalist arms while crowds watched with curiosity. A joint Peiping administration is to take over tomorrow under a four Communist three Nationalist plan. Nationalist detachments pulled back to aid policing as order is maintained.
Cannon of Missouri predicts a reduction in President Truman's budget though exact amounts remain uncertain. Senator Taft notes total government taxes and spending, warning about impacts if growth continues. The discussion centers on curbing federal programs and services amid fiscal tension.
Members of the Junior Firemen and Auxiliary attended Sunday evening worship at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. W Weaver. An opening hymn was followed by an anniversary or sermon titled In Divine. John Shorrow sang a solo as the choir performed The Holy City.
London reports resumed search around the Canary Islands for 15 crewmen of a U S Bers Superfart missing in the Atlantic for over four days. Ten ships and 35 planes from four nations participate in the intensified effort.
Mr and Mrs Eben Fritts of Harpers Ferry hosted a large Sunday dinner for numerous relatives and friends. Attendees included Archie Mullen J E Crim J Divine Walter Ballenger Buford Herron Beulah Fow Bobby Pierre and many others from Waterford Washington Purcellville Front Royal and nearby towns. The event highlighted community ties, and local social notes mention church teacups garden club activities and ongoing church renovations in Bolivar.
Mr and Mrs Walter Jenkins of Harpers Ferry and Mr and Mrs C E Garten had ten set installed last Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Koonce of Omar and Mr and Mrs Koonce of Frederick visited Mr and Mrs L O Hope last Sunday. A covered dish supper at St John's Lutheran church discussed 1939 plans including a bake sale in Charles Town on February 19.
Shanghai reports indicate no serious damage after the Chinese steamer Hsianghsing carrying 300 passengers collided with the coastal vessel Masbare about 40 miles off Fukien near the Formosa Strait entrance. The vessel Hsianghsing weighed 1 668 tons and was en route from Shanghai to Swatow when the accident occurred.
Snow likely with 3 to 5 inches accumulation today in Dorchester, with rain tonight and temperatures mid 20s to low 30s. Tuesday turns partly cloudy, cold but improving. gusty easterly to northeasterly winds tapering. Lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland expect sleet, freezing rain, then rain with highs around 30s and lows near 20s to 30s. Anne Arundel and nearby areas see sleet today, Tuesday partly cloudy and not as cold.
The Washington Post reports a settlement ending a will contest with two lump-sum payouts of 100000 and 3500. Eleanor Patterson will receive a life income. Mrs Gizycke waived her claim. The agreement waives rights and details are to be disclosed in District Court. Patterson’s estate valued near 18 million.
United land lords and firms plan mass evictions amid a wave of court actions. Federal prosecutors and Attorney General Tom Clark issue warnings as housing authorities threaten injunctions to protect landlords. Legal aid groups mobilize to defend veterans facing eviction from properties tied to housing programs.
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