Wallace Defends Press Integrity Over Czechoslovakia Coverage
The piece argues Henry Wallace misstates American press reliability on Czechoslovakia. It asserts U S newspapers are the most reliable and objective source, urging readers to verify facts against independent information and noting Czech ambassadors resigned as evidence of a totalitarian state.
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Henry Wallace
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Wallace
Walace
United States
Canada
Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Marriage and Affairs
Dorothy Dix counsels a worried reader to end a marriage unlikely to improve and warns against trying to change an ambitiousless partner. Other letters advise maintaining self-respect against a spouse pressuring infidelity and end with humor calming quarrels in long marriages.
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Miss Dix
Hei Sayre
Harrassed
Dorothy Dix
Ada
Questions and Answers on Citizenship and History Facts
A quiz style roundup covers topics from federal retirement age to Fort McHenry flag plans and Indian citizenship. It also cites university libraries, Statue of Liberty gifts, Indian Love Lyrics author, Joe Louis bouts, and state racial demographics with concise fact checks.
Folsom Drives Southern Dem Moves and Senate Lounge Curious
Washington Daybook reports Big Jim Folsom pushing a bold anti Truman line in the South. He targets nine House Democrats and pressures Senator Sparkman while courting three presidential fights. A Senate wives lounge mystery grows as reporters chase a Capitol decor tale.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Big Jim Folsom
Alabama
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Huey Long
Gene Talmadge
Billy Sunday
Franklin Roosevelt
Will Rogers
Folsom
Big Jim
Folsom Camp
Aubrey Williams
National Youth Administration
White House
Wall Street
Democracy
United Nations
U. S
Russia
Cotton Belt
West
Democratic Party
TVA
River Valley
Vatican
Big Jim Sweers
Mr. Truman
Senate
Truman
Capitol
Dairyman Defends Tax on Oleo in Letter to Editor
Alvin L. Dudley argues that taxing colored oleo protects butter buyers and prevents misrepresentation. He asserts oleo should be sold as oleo and not colored to resemble butter, urging ongoing tax policy to shield consumers.
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Dairyman
Congress
Alvin L. Dudley
Engagement Notice for Catherine Myers and Alvey Wood
Mrs Edwin A Brooker Sr of East Church Street announces the engagement of her sister Catherine Myers to Alvey Wood son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Norwood of Water Street A date for the wedding has not been set
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Edwin A. Brooker
East Church Street
Catherine Myers
Alvey Wood
Ambrose Norwood
Water Street
Improvements Likely For Farmers In Jefferson Knoxville Area
Fifty years ago notes report spring improvements with five farmers building new barns including Thomas Hightman at Tirconnell Daniel Staley near Knoxville Vincent Kepler near Peters Oliver Sigler near Burkitsville and William Aha near Broad Run Robins bluebirds and red birds arrive as signs of spring MESSRS Lichtenthaler and Co Williamsport Pa take over Thurmont steam flouring mills from D R Rouzer and begin business Rev Cederick urges Bible readings in Maryland public schools W H B Etchison moves fur stock to Pearre property across the street
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Jefferson
Knoxville
Thomas Hightman
Tirconnell
Daniel Staley
Vincent Kepler
Peters
Oliver Sigler
Burkitsville
William Aha
Broad Run
Messrs
H. G. Lichthenther
D. R. Rouzer
Boonsboro
Cederick
Public Schools of
Maryland
W. BH. B. Etchison
Pearre
Three Large Signs Map Battlefeld Troop Locations
Twenty Years Ago item notes three large signs bearing battlefeld maps to be set on the Monocacy field south of State Roads Marie Dixon appointed to succeed Allene Mullen as Thurmont High School teacher Elizabeth Simpson named successor to Miss Alaty Joe Gerson at Beaver Dem school Frederick High School girls compete at Baltimore Winter Carnival with 35 entrants, Helena Stauffer from Walkersville returns from Prince George's County and Washington after prohibition conference and Corcoran Art Gallery Clarke Wing opening.
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Battlefeld
Marie Dixon
Allene Thomas Mullen
Thurmonn High School
Zabeth Simpson
Alaty- Joe Gerson
Beaver Dem
Frederick High School
Baltimore
U S And Russian Leaders May Yet Confer In Washington
Washington March 12. American policy moves toward a possible high level conference with Russia as the United States weighs actions on Korea Berlin Vienna and Czechoslovakia. The piece notes fear of war, urges private talks, and cites bipartisan support for strengthening Western defense while seeking an overall settlement to ease postwar tensions.
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Washington
Far East
China
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
France
United States
United Nations Security Council
Moscow
Kleig
Europe
Truman
Korea
Berlin
Vienna
House
Doctor Answers Cancer Questions in Winter Light and Risk
The physician discusses cancer fear and survival, causes, and the value of early detection. He notes heredity and irritants can influence cancer and that treatment has improved with surgery radiology and X rays. Research remains essential for breakthroughs though no quick results are expected.
Bible Thoughts on Mercy and Humble Kindness
Passage reflection urges Christians as the elect of God to show mercy kindness and meekness. It emphasizes sharing compassion beyond self and a lifetime of small deeds that relieve others storms. Rev. Henry Burton’s温 note links biblical exhortation to everyday acts of mercy.
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God
Apparent Constitutional Appointment Cited in 1848 Document
The fragment references a January 3 appointment and a term expiry before a new President takes office. It notes conditions to satisfy constitutional requirements and cites copyright 1848 Globe Syndicate. The text appears as an OCR excerpt discussing eligibility and timing of an official appointment.
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Carl A. Hatch
D. Mex
Hatch
Senate
Commodity prices go down again in market report
The Associated Press weighted index of 35 wholesale commodities fell 0.67 to 185.10 the lowest since July. Wheat, corn, oats and soybeans closed lower while hog prices eased. Cotton futures slipped and onion prices rose on cold Texas temperatures. Wholesale price index showed a 6.8 percent weekly rise but remained below recent commodity declines.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago Board of Trade
Midwest
Sioux
New York
New Orleans
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Texas
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Local Store Manager Is Zonta Club Speaker
The Zonta Club of Frederick met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Mrs. Marie D. Young presiding. Edward C Hartmann Sears manager spoke on public service and customer courtesy, offering tips to improve clerk interactions and store operations. Guests included Hartmann, Catherine Thomas, and Mary B. Kline. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13 with Rev Paul L. Althouse as speaker.
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Zonta Club
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Marie D. Young
Edward C Hartmann
Sears
Catherine Thomas
Mary B. Kline
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelical Reformed Church
Reds Coup Clouds Future
Washington dispatch discusses Czechoslovakia’s Communist takeover and its impact on U.S. foreign trade and Marshall Plan debates. It covers past Czech trade, credits, and Ex-Im Bank loans, and notes the shift toward tighter export controls and possible reorientation of Czech industry toward capital goods under a new government.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Czechoslovakia
U.S
Wherry
Nebraska
Bal
Minnesota
Reed
Kansas
Europe
U. S. State Department
U. S
Cetchs
Romania
State Department
U. S. Export-Import Bank
Ex-Im Bank
World Bank For Reconstruction
John J. McCrox
Russia
Mans
Germany
Bata
Door to door sales tactics and polite refusals
The excerpt discusses handling door to door salespeople, noting people should refuse firmly yet politely. It suggests using brief statements to avoid wasting time and shutting the door decisively if pressed. It emphasizes clear boundaries to prevent unwanted purchases.
Weather Summary for March Precipitation Data
March precipitation totals show 1.45 inches so far in 1947 with 2.20 inches to date and a 3.41 inch normal. The latest 24 hour fall was 0.16 inches. Yesterday’s high 36 follows 53 last year. tonight’s low 13 vs 19 a year ago. Sun sets 6.14 pm, rises 6.26 pm. moon rises 7:52 am, sets 10:00 pm. Total degree days 4388.
Anniversaries and Birthdays in Know America Today
Today's feature lists 1601 Joseph Francis inventor of lifeboats born in Boston died 1893. 1831 Clement Studebaker born near Gettysburg later leading wagon factory. 1835 Simon Newcomb astronomer born Nova Scotia died 1909. 1838 Adolf Ochs publisher born Cincinnati died 1935. 1662 Jane A Delano nurse led Red Cross Nursing in WWI died 1919. 1872 Stewart Edward White author born Grand Rapids died 1946. Also notable events include 1789 General Post Office established and 1933 FDR fireside chat on banking. Birthdays include Edward Deeds, Harry Ingles, Chauncey Suits, Annette Adams, Walter Bucher, William Darrach. Horoscope notes suggest strong but conflicted mind and decisive action.
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Joseph Francis
New York
Boston
Clement Studebaker
H. & C. Studebaker
Gettysburg
Simon Newcomb
Nova Scotia
Adolph & Ochs
New York Times
Cincinnati
Jane A. Delano
Red Cross
Townsend
N.Y
Stewart Edward White
Grand Rapids
Mich
San Francisco
Edward A. Deeds
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Licking County
Harry C. Ingles
Signel
RCA Institute
Pleasant Hill
Near
Chauncey Guy Suits
General Electric Research Laboratory
Schnectady
Oshkosh
Wis
Annette A. Adams
Sacramento
Cal. I . Berm
Prattville
Cal
Walter Bucher
Columbia University
Bom
Akron
Mason, Presidenti
Walter Csv Xears Axe
William Darrach
New York City
Philadelphia
Memories of simpler days and affordable groceries
A nostalgic reminiscence laments bygone times when a shopper could walk to the store and buy a week’s worth of food for a few coins. The writer notes those days are gone and that most people can only yearn for them.
Veterans Guide clarifies VA benefits and burial procedures
The piece answers reader questions on terminal leave pay deadlines for veterans, disability rating changes, survivor benefits, reinstating National Service life insurance, service length inquiries, VA hospitalization eligibility, civil service compensation limits, GIBI free shipment of household goods after discharge, and contacting the Graves Registrars Service for burial matters. Key instruction notes Washington DC and field offices.
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Thomas M. Nial
Washington
Iial
L. J
Vocabulary and usage notes on common misuses
This short note discusses misused English words and pronunciation, urges daily word learning, and cites prejudice as today’s example. It mentions mispronunciations such as Victual and Batd, plus guidance on clarity in speech and spelling. It ends with a personal sign-off.
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Goldini
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