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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
5
Anthropologist Dr. Charles W. Goff predicts that in 5,000 years people will have four fewer teeth flatter faces larger heads and shorter statures. He notes uncertainty in long range forecasts as societal changes and resources shape evolution and behavior.
A Yugo Slav engineer V L Nicolayevitch argues waste knocks in engines signal energy to be harnessed. He predicts stronger metals and high octane fuels will unlock power and reshape engines beyond imagination. He notes societal knocks like inflation and divorce also waste energy needing a social engineering approach.
Attendance at the Teachers Institute this morning was the largest in years. Pictures appear of Prof. G. L. Falmer of Emmitsburg High School and Prof. F. G. Wagaman of Middletown High School. Hen theft at Thomas Kessler’s East Patrick East streets home, six hens stolen. Samuel Guy Wisner, nine, top of fourth grade with 92.5% at West South Street School. Rev. C. M. Cullum of Kemp Town given lap robe and horse blanket by Providence church friends. W Scott Kefauver sold his Broad Run farm, about 100 acres, to John Roelkey for 4500 dollars.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News March 1 1929 reports thieves entering Harry B Cobleniz store Braddock Heights and Allen T Webster home Clifton taking about 1640 dollars and items. Frederick bar H Kieffer DeLauter and Ada and Morris DeLauter return from a near 3000 mile automobile trip south. The Fifth Annual Play by Frederick chapter Order of De Molay Tell Me Your Troubles held at City Opera House. East list includes Stewart H Brown James D Moberly George E Hamilton Eugene Thomas Ralph W Marsh Evor Nikirk Russell H Yinger Monroe Burdette David H Yinger Misses Mary Alice Mobley Edna M Hargett Edith M Wimpigler. Rotary Club cast presented business ethics play before Christmas. Lions Club to stage same cast with William B Lebherz and daughter Adwie Lebherz, admer & Maxwell, Capt Philip RB Winetrenett, John A Markell, James M Gombrill 3rd.
Dorothy Dix counsels that dominant mothers in law rarely change and warns the reader to consider the risk before marriage. The column advises against marrying a man still under his mother’s control and underscores the danger of familial domination.
Hood College music instructors Miss Marsha Reddick and Miss Catherine Williams present a joint faculty recital at eight in Brodbeck Hall. The duo perform violin and piano works from Bach to Brahms, including Romanian folk pieces, modern selections, and multiple solo numbers, with both artists taking solo parts.
The cold snap eases after Wednesday with warmer conditions by Thursday and into the weekend. Temperatures average slightly above normal. Rain is possible Thursday with mountain snow, and again likely Saturday or Sunday, totaling about half an inch overall.
Washington Daybook details a 90 minute teletype confrontation between Washington and Frankfurt amid pressure from The Hill over stopping Nazi prosecutions in Germany. It notes a 1948 push to suspend reparations and deNazification, the resigning Draper, and a endings twist tied to Army policy and political pressure.
Fort Meade march 1 a military court continued today with the trial of Col Marold H McClune of San Antonio Texas charged with cruelty and neglect of prisoners at a disciplinary camp in Wurzburg Germany during January 1947 Three officers who served under him have been acquitted previously former chaplain Chester J Munt Kalamazoo Mich testified McClune barred him from the camp though later rescinded and prisoners complained of cold medical neglect and unheated cells including a case of frostbitten feet
Washington March 1 The Hoover Commission proposal to abolish the Army Navy and Air Force secretaries and place power in a single Defense head is criticized as risking unity, potentially making the president a figurehead and military power less accountable to voters. A three man joint chiefs system with an appointed presiding officer is favored to preserve civilian oversight and avoid new bureaucracy, with the president retaining control of war preparations and ultimate responsibility.
A compact annals roundup lists birthdays and notable dates across American history. It includes Cornelius Garrison, William Howells, Augustus Saint Gaudens, Charles Lummis, Henry Wise Wood, and 1966 milestones like Yellowstone Park creation and Lindbergh kidnapping, plus Today in History entries and a brief fortunes-on-horoscope section.
Western Germany shipbuilding plan sparks dispute among U S agencies as Gen Lucius D Clay pushes allowing Germans to build and operate sea going vessels. The issue involves Britain France and the cold war with Soviet Russia and may be referred to President Truman for decision.
Protests arise in Mt Airy over Francis Sappington plan to build a slaughter house next to his locker plant. City officials and property owners push for action while Sappington cites a request from Kessler Shoe Co to expand his space. Mayor Spurrier signals readiness to intervene.
Paul E Browne former Hampden county agricultural agent arrives in Frederick to manage the 150 Guernseys and 500 acres at the Lewis farm near Evergreen Point He plans a green pasture program to improve efficiency Browne's Hampden county work earned high praise and a farewell dinner for his longtime service He is a Gould Academy and University of Maine graduate and is married to Lucy M Cobb formerly a Maine 4-H leader
Washington March 1 The life story of Axis Sally Mildred Gillars in her treason trial nears its end as defense and prosecution say only hours remain of questioning. Gillars tearfully testifies that she loves America and says she warned the Rome broadcaster to stop using her name. She denies telling soldiers to lay down arms desert or that wives were unfaithful.
The report lists 24 hour precipitation at .05 inches ending 8:30 a.m. today. March precipitation shows no date given with a normal 3.48 inches. actual March 1948 totals 3.75 inches. Year-to-date precipitation through March 1 is 2.72 inches. Yesterday's high was 33 degrees, low last night 18. Comparisons show last year's highs at 42 and lows at 26. Sunset at 6:02 p.m., sunrise tomorrow 6:43 a.m. Moon rises tomorrow at 8:04 a.m. and sets at 8:51 p.m.
A compact quotation blend from II Corinthians 8 14 highlighting mutual aid and sharing. It pairs the biblical promise of equality with Charles Dickens era style sentiment and a note crediting George Adams for the uplifting motto.
Reports from Frederick and surrounding communities describe several weddings. Russell and Clem wed in Millville with Rev. Kieffer officiating. Perkins and Heffner unite at Oak Hill Church of God with a full church ceremony. Haller and Best wed in Brunswick with a reception, Otto and Ambrose marry in LeGore, and Burdette weds Barthlow in Frederick. McEwen and Walkersville pair announce marriage to take place at St John rectory.
In this defense of George Washington, the author argues that despite modern reassessments, Washington embodied nearly flawless purity and honesty for his era. The piece lauds his public service, his role in uniting revolutionary forces, and his lasting impact on American history.
Q and A item reports Roosevelt portrait unfinished after collapse at Warm Springs. It notes the head is painted in water color with pencil outline for the body. It also answers a question about snow muffling locomotive whistles, stating a fluffy snow layer can hush whistle sounds.
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