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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
2
Berlin dispatch reports a strong Soviet reluctance to trigger a full war to force Western Allies from Berlin. Observers note repeated retreats and no ultimatums, with routes and air access blocked only as temporary measures to buy time.
The News reports on Allied actions around Berlin and the Soviet blockade, noting Western powers struggle to influence Moscow. It cites limited success of airlifts and the unsustainability of such aid, while highlighting the massive stakes and political limits faced by Britain and the United States.
The Veterans Administration said it will not pay for courses deemed avocational or recreational such as ballroom dancing painting photography and public speaking It will fund only vocational courses with proper qualification The rule follows the 1949 VA appropriations law and applies to new enrollments while existing courses will continue with subsistence payments until completion
The 1869 voyage marked the Phoenia as the first steamboat to chart a regional route from Hoboken to Philadelphia, highlighting early U S river and harbor transportation expansion.
Wholesale commodity prices rose to a postwar high for the week ended June 26, with the index at 1667 percent of the 1926 average. Farm prices climbed 2 percent led by steers and eggs, while wholesale food costs rose 13 percent. A note of caution on potential future retail increases follows from government statisticians. Birthday party held Sunday for Mr Harlan as Henry. cake featured five tiered design.
A family party welcomed many relatives including Harlan Albaugh and son Hay. Kenneth Kling and son Larry. Harry Wood and Mae. Emma and Johnny Gruber. Jimmy Guy. Joseph Cole and sons Joseph Jr. and Kenneth. Thurman Albaugh and Myrtle Ann. Edward Streaker. and others from Rocky Ridge Glenelg Baltimore Texas and Elk Ridge. Refreshments followed the celebration.
Plans for a soil conservation demonstration on the Thrasher farm near Jefferson on August 9 were described to Civitan members. The plan outlines techniques to prevent erosion, improve soil health, and promote sustainable farming practices through practical on site guidance and demonstrations.
Civitan Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with M Pormona Grange chairing the field day. Illmpton Quinn showed Iowa motion pictures while W Jerome Offutt presided and Basil Lewis introduced the speaker on soil and moisture protection for farms. Attendance prize went to Charles W Crum with guests Francis X Staley Jr Henry Loefler and J O Vaughn.
The Kaifeng massacre details a three day Communist hold on the city capital of Henan province last week. General Teng Wen-Yi identified a Kaifeng garrison lieutenant as his informant and sole survivor who escaped by feigning death.
Public health nurse supervisor positions with automatic salary increases and benefits. openings include public health nurse supervisor, land office researcher and recorder, gasoline tax investigator, state roads commission office engineer, laundry supervisor, head janitor, reception clerk, storekeeper, carpenter foreman, senior stenographer, senior typist, senior clerk. Applications due by July 15, 1948 to W. D. Owens, State Employment Commissioner, 31 Light St Baltimore 2 Md.
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