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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
3
An editorial essay discusses whether all men are equal, contrasting political equality with real differences in weight, wealth, abilities, and desires. It cites the Declaration of Independence, the Bible, and Finley Peter Dunne’s Mr Dooley to argue true equality is complex and context dependent.
A Frederick study of school system improvements under PTA County Council sponsorship inspires pride and may set a pattern for other counties. The piece notes long, conference work, expert input from state and county boards, and the high costs and taxes involved in advancing education while stressing the need for sound public support and prudent planning.
Boston officials move to require voters to reveal age to curb impersonation. Critics lobby privacy concerns but officials seek verifiable IDs as a guard against ringers. Proposals include using approximate ages or registrar guesses to balance privacy with integrity.
Daily Bread by Rev A Parnell Bailey opens with a sermon theme Save Jesus only referencing Mark nine eight. The page reports deeds recorded in the clerk’s office including transfers for Earl Routzahn and Paige Friz at 237 East Church Street for about 7.90 and Maxie Hl to John Cobientz on East 14th Street for about 2000. A dog bite incident involves Mrs Kite Foy of 421 Kinnehart Alexander confined to her home recovering.
President Truman said a congressional committee may investigate anyone it wishes and could even probe itself. He denied offering the Attorney General post to the late Robert Patterson. Patterson, once a friend of the President, died in a plane crash in Elizabeth New Jersey on January 22.
A coal train wreck in Paint Creek Hollow claims the life of Samuel L. Garrett, 81, of Montgomery, a veteran conductor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. One crewmember was killed, another injured, and four escaped unharmed as the incident occurred today while most crewmen rode in the engine cab.
Donalid Z. Koons son of Clyde O Koons and Mrs Koons of Frederick Maryland has been promoted to corporal with the Eighth Infantry Division at Fort Jackson South Carolina issued by local military officials.
Fifty years ago today heavy snowfall adds to two day fall, about a foot in Frederick area. Roads open, mail carriers in sleighs. Farm transfer: Jacob Young to Ira Young 248 acres for 13.64 dollars. A Junior Hall dance hosts about 30 couples. Birds visit North Market Street yard. citizens feed them. Editorial notes costly practice of changing engineer for the municipal electric plant. suggests Cumberland plan discussions amid local politics.
A Frederick post office break in shows thefts and vandalism including a registered mail car incident at Market Street. A crash on the Thurmont to Emmitsburg road injured John D Knight on 13th Street, with a car overturning in a ditch and thieves targeting a garage for stamps.
Babson argues airplane wrecks are preventable with partial gravity insulators. He cites engine and wing failures as deadly, promotes Gravity Research Foundation work in New Hampshire, and urges readers to support alloy development to reduce plane falls and protect homes and families.
An instructional note on word usage and pronunciation highlights common confusions with inquire inquire and enquirer enclose and inclosure and complacent vs complaisant. It adds a sample on Euphuistic diction and a flood disaster alert noting the Ohio river valley declared a disaster area enabling government loans for victims.
The Federal Communications Commission ordered an investigation into any use of Western Union facilities in connection with legal gambling operations. The action aims to uncover how communications services may have supported wagering activities.
Fragmentary note cites biblical idea that the Lord is jealous for his land and pities his people. Mentions Christian faith, compassion, and a maker. No clear dates or names beyond general religious context.
The United Nations committee found the Soviet Union guilty of breaking the 1945 Sino Soviet treaty and aiding Chinese Communists, a verdict backed by 24 votes to 9 with 25 abstentions. The resolution cites Russia’s obstruction of Nationalist authority in Manchuria and its failure to honor the treaty, highlighting a major diplomatic win for Chiang Kai-shek’s government in world diplomacy.
Mary Zecher and Charles Brandenburg wed at M. Pauls Lutheran Church Burkittsville in a candlelight double ring service. Bride Mary wore white, carried a Bible with gardenias. groom Charles hailed from Middletown, with best man Roy D. Bittle and several ushers. A reception followed in the church parish hall as the couple planned a southern states honeymoon. Parents Mr and Mrs Zecher observed their 25th anniversary the day before.
A husband seeks guidance after ten years of distant love and a controlling wife. The columnist urges caution, offers two paths: counseling or spiritual options, suggesting a psychiatrist if she will agree and, if all else fails, turning to prayer with a pastor for possible solutions.
U S government actions under General Services Administrator Jess Larson led to exclusive buying of natural rubber, cutting prices from 80 to about 50 cents per pound, stabilizing chaotic markets and building a national stockpile. Moves included shifting purchases to Far East sources, increasing synthetic rubber production, and limiting buys at peak prices to stabilize the market.
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