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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
4
Frederick County faces a needed expansion of school facilities as birth rates rise and grade levels shift. A public forum at Frederick High School, with input from district representatives, led to forming an advisory group to study building needs before a final plan and funding, likely via a bond issue, are approved.
Dorothy Dix argues soft soap and constant appreciation fix marital strain. Couples should compliment and cherish each other to rebuild harmony, using mutual praise as a guaranteed cure, with the idea that daily flattery sustains affection and prevents ongoing quarrels.
Since the war inflation persists with sporadic consumer strikes and price-cutting attempts by manufacturers. United States Steel abandons a recent wage-boost plan and reduces costs instead, arguing a higher pay would hurt profits. The pattern mirrors broader wage increases in mining and auto sectors, signaling a failed push by big steel. Willamette University in Oregon claims status as the oldest western higher learning institution.
Column notes from July 20 1598 recount varied weather with rain in Brunswick a storm in Bords and light showers elsewhere. A cement pavement disruption on South Market street drew crowds as a man walked into fresh cement while ogling two young ladies. Grand Army of the Republic Baltimore members anticipate a Francis ScouX monument unveiling on August 9 and discuss transport rates. A Key Monument Association meeting seeks bids to sell ice cream and lemonade at an upcoming event.
A July 20 1928 column notes Charles Edwin Kemp Jr son of Nick Kemp received a week of field camping near Edwards Ferr with MESSRS Clarence Herwig Edward Shaw Wm Herwig Borer Chas Hagan and Ralph Wachier. About 1600 attended the 89th reunion of the Reformed Churches of four states and the District of Columbia at Pender Park. Rev George W Richards president of Lancaster Theological Seminary delivered the address.
Washington Daybook reports on a proposed program to calm Southern leaders over civil rights, including endorsing the Hayden bill, equalizing freight rates, private talks with key senators, and mass speeches in the South. Note: coverage cites Byrd Robertson Tydings Conner Hoey Umstead George Russell Connally Holland and others.
Know America Today's anniversaries include John Ireland Howe born in Ridgefield Connecticut and later a pioneer of pin making, Fanny Janeuschek, Alexander L. Holley, John Augustin Daly, Talcott Williams, Richard J. Reynolds, with Today in History events spanning 1777 to 1966. Birthdays feature Wiley Rutledge, Chapman Revercomb, Herbert Bolton, Albert Jones, Ernest Hutchinson, Carl Woodward, Stanley Allen, Roy Connedge, and regional notes on Baker County mineral wealth and astrology insights.
Washington notes that the President's request for an extra session centers on enacting the program from the Republican platform aimed at the Congress elected in November 1948. The piece argues the American people gave Republicans control in 1946 and that Congress should complete the 1946 program, seeking clearer cooperation from President Truman amid partisan signals and past leadership disputes.
Dr Jordan explains that normal salt balance supports metabolism and tissue health, while excess or deficient sodium chloride affects heart and kidney disease, edema, and digestive upset. Severe imbalance can cause cramps and fatigue. readers’ personal questions are answered in the column.
The Nation Today argues over Truman’s special session call. It questions whether Republicans or Democrats gain politically or if the session serves public welfare by pushing price control, housing, education, and other Truman aims ignored by Congress. The piece urges focusing on public welfare over party advantage.
London reports Yugoslav News Agency Tanjug says Roman Catholic Bishop Peter Chule was sentenced to 11 years for aiding enemy forces in Yugoslavia during World War II. Three priests and five nuns were tried with him at Sarajevo. Also docketed were three arrests: James Robert of East Sixth Street, Henry Haines of East Fifth Street for disturbing the peace, each held on $5 and costs. N. M. Waters of Baltimore charged with intoxication and held under SS costs. Swomler, Pho bus, and Officer Royer made the arrests.
Pec Eastern Shore and central Maryland expect partly cloudy to warm conditions with scattered afternoon or evening thundershowers. Temperatures rise to the upper eighties with tonight’s low around 68 to 73 degrees. Winds are gentle to moderate and variable. Washington Allegany and Garrett counties expect warm humid weather with afternoon or evening showers likely and highs in the mid eighties. Overnight lows 65 to 70 degrees.
Reports across Frederick area say sparrows, mockingbirds, and Baltimore orioles are scarce this year. Observers note nests with few eggs, winds upsetting sites, and possible DDT impact. Some say starlings push sparrows from old haunts while city complaints about starling lack ease.
Miss Rose Mim mick of Abingdon Va visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J Lester Nester. Miss Vivian Topper of Baltimore visits grandmother Mrs William Topper since July 4. Allen Bo moves from Idorf apartments to newly vacated unit by Mr and Mrs William Smith. Mrs Earl Rice and son of Mercersburg visit parents Mr and Mrs F S K Matthews. Mrs Charles McNair and son Brown McNair enjoy Atlantic City days. Dolores Burdner visits Frederick relatives. Mrs Hester Burton moves to apartment at Mrs Erhel Wood’s home. Ronnie Topper, Baltimore milk truck fall fracture in Baltimore hospital. Herbert Adams and daughter move from Annandale to Mary C Herring property owned by Mr and Mrs Joseph Gotti. Birthday party for son Jimmie Brown at Mrs George Brown’s home. Rodders Topper of Mr Airy visits town Thursday evening.
A string of social items records visits and gatherings in Ladiesburg and nearby towns. Ray and family visits with McBride, Dorie Marcin with Birely, Norman Stitely at Williams Grove auto races, and various households hosting friends and relatives in Mountaindale and Humptston. A separate note describes Earle T Edwards, a 65 year old shoeworker, demonstrating a headlight auto dimmer and fielding royalty offers from insurers.
Gov. J Strom Thurmond said he did not invite or need the aid of Gerald L K Smith and his Christian Nationalist party. He insisted the states rights movement in the South is not based on race prejudice and predicted broad Democratic southern support amid plans for a vigorous campaign.
Three seismographs from Fordham University Boston College and John Carrell University report earthquakes near Peru Bolivia and Cuba south of New York City on July 20. Tremors reached about 100 miles deep and continued for an hour with readings around 6.12 and 6.19 in the morning.
Rear Admiral Ellis Zacharias denied a Navy ship carrying an atomic bomb sank in the Pacific near war’s end. A former intelligence official said a vessel with an atomic bomb headed for fan island disappeared before reaching it. Also reported are local court notes on assault charges and a suspended sentence for Edwin Mackley.
Equity Court signs an absolute divorce between Abs. Lorene B. Fowler of Frederick and Addie C. Fowler, last known at Flor ide. Fowler awarded custody of two children and ordered to pay costs. Edwin F. Nikirk as attorney for the wife.
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