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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
9
The News reports General Eisenhower speaking at a Columbia College forum on democracy about a drift toward dictatorship. He warned a government expanding control can paralyze thought and erase freedoms, risking an all powerful bureaucracy if Americans don’t act.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce posts a March calendar from the Francis Scott Key Hotel listing events across Frederick County. Activities include organizational meetings at the Key Hotel, a inaugural air service, teen dances at Frederick High, food handling school sessions, a Carnival at Elm Street School, Hood College readings and concerts, and a Lions Club sponsored Blind Artist Concert at Frederick High.
HELEN WALKER JENKINS of Baltimore writes in support of the Other Report and argues a schoolteacher should better understand Marxism. She criticizes Mrs. Robert and Dr. Pullen, endorses grand jury secrecy and urges supplemental reading including Communist education materials and periodicals.
The report notes zero precipitation in the 24 hours ending 8:30 a m today and March precipitation totals. Normal March precipitation is 3 48 inches, with 1948 at 3 75 inches and 1949 to March 1 at 2 72 inches. Yesterday high was 35, low 21, compared with last year’s 39 and 30. Forecast shows tomorrow high around 4 42 and morning around 8 24.
A daily lesson highlights the word reminiscent meaning recalling to mind. The note gives pronunciation clues for engendering proper use and offers examples like quaint old pictures recalling days gone by to boost vocabulary.
A traveler leaves a town after a short stay. Despite uncertainty of future meetings, the right course is to write each friendly host a note of thanks for their kindness and hospitality, even if correspondence ends later.
The Teachers Institute today adopted a resolution for compulsory education after an address by Franklin Harshman principal Walkersville school. Pictures of Prof. Aldridge and Prof. Burgee appear in The News. Traveling magician at Doll's Hotel performed fire eating and other feats. a sword three feet long went down his throat. Louis Eichelberger, son of Abraham Eichelberger, scored 97 in studies at North Market street school. Middletown Supply Company incorporated with $10,000 capital to operate along the Myersville extension of the electric railroad in Middletown. Charles Shank is president, James Doub secretary. O B Thomas Doubs Barber Shop window entered. thief took two pairs of shears and swapped shoes, leaving an ill fitting pair.
Twenty years ago on March 2 1929 Lynch Lodge held Washingtons Birthday observance with about 200 Masons listening to J Claude Keiper Past Grand Master speak on Washington and a memorial for him at Alexandria VA. State Senator A LeRoy McCardell introduced a bill to require autos to stop behind school buses when signaled. Mrs Roland W Harbaugh hosted her bridge club on West Third Street with prizes to Mrs Harry Brandenburg Mrs Chaz Staley Jr Mrs Francis Perrott and Ruth James as guest. March came in like a lamb after February with 13.75 inches of snow, well above normal.
Washington Daybook reports a clash for control of the Republican Party with The Moderates led by Senator Margaret Chase Smith gaining on rivals. Joe Martin signals liberal shift, Taft and allies pressure watered-down labor and welfare bills, while Sen. Smith touts moderation as a bridge between Democrats and conservatives.
A decree in Equity Court grants Mrs Charlotte R Sherald absolute divorce from James F Sherald of Frederick. Custody of a child awarded to the plaintiff. Defendant to pay costs. Wilbur F Shofield Jr represented the plaintiff. W Jerome Offjuter for the defendant.
New York reports a national survey by the Associated Press showing sleeping pills as the leading method of self harm in America. About half of roughly 1,000 annual pill deaths are suicides, with cases linked to barbiturate overuse, accidental dosing, or impaired judgment.
Romania's Supreme Presidium decreed expropriation of all remaining land owned by former big landowners with no payment. About 315000 acres were taken, citing noncompliance and machinery sabotage. Punishments range from three to 15 years. small peasant holdings are exempt. Spring plowing has begun.
Winds ripped a quarter of a tin barn roof on Clayton Kemp's Rocky Springs farm Monday night, throwing the damaged section onto the rest of the roof. Austin S Kemp rents the farm. insurance is carried. Hay stored inside raises risk of nails in feed for livestock. The same wind ripped shutters from the Kemp residence and left nearby homes without electricity.
A South American tour tale finds naked savages near a Colombian city living in jungle degradation. The piece contrasts jungle life with the city of God, urging readers to seek spiritual foundations. It also notes King William II of Britain selling church offices for revenue amid storms and telephones.
Washington March 2 Editor James Marlow explains 1948 income tax filing for married couples. Filing jointly can save money when one spouse earns nothing or both have income. automatic 10 percent standard deduction applies for many under 5 000. Long forms allow itemized deductions. separate returns limit exemptions. Special cases cover death divorce separation and alimony. Military pay is tax free. those with no other income may not file.
Mr. Sprigg organ instructor at Hood College was one of three winners in the recent Maryland Federation of Music Clubs young artists contest. He will be eligible to compete in the district contest set for May 5 in Richmond Virginia.
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife who saved her marriage by resisting divorce arguing that fighting for a flawed husband saves him and their family. The column warns wives against easy divorce and urges standing firm to protect children and reputations amid a midlife affair.
A stern caution warns that money cannot cure boredom for a man deemed repulsive to himself. It urges against choosing marriage as an easy livelihood and notes the subject’s pattern of two marriages and two divorces by age 19, suggesting poor judgment in selecting husbands. The text is released by The Bell Syndicate.
Officers of Community Play ers Inc announce the full fourteen member cast for Arsenic and Old Lace to be staged in Frederick High School auditorium March 21 22 and 23. Cast includes Mortimer Jonathan Abby Mrs Ramsbur Jr Dr Sponseller Martha Elaine Gibbs Lt Rooney and others in a Brooklyn set three act play by Joseph Kessecking seen on Broadway since 1941.
Brookline Mass March 2 Maj Gen Harry H Vaughan defended by President Truman against criticism took a swing at columnists and editorial writers himself. He said his unpopularity with some columnists is a decided recommendation and noted the reaction of last November 2. The President defended Vaughan after Drew Pearson criticized him for accepting a medal from Argentina. He spoke at a veterans dinner at the Brotherhood of Temple Chabe Shalom, saying he would not discharge anyone over a smar t aleck remark.
The Emmitsburg Homemakers Club, nineteen members strong, met February 24 at Fireman's Hall. Mrs. Morris Zentz presided as readings from The American Creed were shared, Irving Berlin’s God Bless America noted, Kate Smith’s rendition cited, and $140,000 in Berlin proceeds mentioned as donated to Boy and Girl Scouts. Delegates to the County Council meeting were announced, and a demonstration on clothes was given. The next gathering and games afternoon were planned for March 10 and March 17 respectively.
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