Cardinal Mindszenty fights church over school control
In a 1949 Frederick note, JOHN M. GROVE argues Catholic schools in Hungary faced closure under a state plan. he warns Protestants to reject holy war calls and urges Christians to address church reforms domestically, invoking biblical judgment and concerns over church authority.
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the News
Frederick
NEWS
Great Southern Pig
Meg.co
Cardinal Mindszenty
Audit Bureau of
Fredes- Hungary
Europe
God
Peter
Burma's Strife Costs Thakin Nu’s Government Dearly
In a Rangoon speech Premier Thakin Nu said the last year’s civil unrest killed about 30,000 people and cost nearly 64 million dollars. He argued Burma’s poverty, worsened by rebellion, shows the country is not yet ready for self-rule despite its resources and past prosperity under British rule.
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Burma
Thakin Nu
Rangoon
Britain
Germany drafts new constitution with equal rights and pacifist clause
German representatives have created a framework for a new legal system that includes equal rights for men and women and a ban on war preparation. The constitution allows surrender of authority to international agencies and alliances, while the military government withholds police powers from the constitutional body. Berlin remains outside provincial status for now.
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Germany
Berlin
Letter to the Editor critiques modern crusade parallels
A reader compares postwar Western Europe and the Cold War climate to medieval crusades. The writer links religious framing, political rhetoric, and fear of communism to 1946 Cardinal Mindszenty actions and Western East tensions, arguing for caution against holy war rhetoric. The letter cites Churchill Fulton speech Byrnes remarks Truman policies and historic tensions.
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Grove
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Peter
Clermont
Urban II
Europe
England
Stettin
Trieste
Iron Curtain
West
East
Winston Churchill
Fulton, Mo
James F. Byrnes
Russi
Foreign Press Association
Washington
Truman
Cardinal Mindszenty Cave
Cardinal Mindszenly
Strength For Today On Melville and Moby Dick
Earl L. Douglass discusses Herman Melville as a major prose writer. He argues Moby Dick transcends adventure, offering a deep disquisition on evil, symbolism, and Captain Ahab. Father Mapple’s sermon suggests leaving life in God’s hands.
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Earl L. Douglass
Herman Melville
Moby Dick
Captain Ahab
Father Mapple
New Bedford
Ahab
Hfe
Instigation and incitement in daily usage
The reader is urged to craft daily vocabulary with one new "ing" word each day. Today's focus word is instigation, defined as incitement to wickedness, with a scriptural example about the devil guiding men to villainy.
Irishman figure atop Court street yard sparks St Patrick display
A life like figure of an Irishman stood on a ladder in George Wiener’s Court street yard. James Rowe and George Fleshman crafted it for St Patrick’s Day drawing much attention. A Yellow Springs man’s single horse team ran away on North Market street injuring him lightly. St Patrick’s Day dawns bright and potatoes are planted. Lamps see price cuts as days lengthen. Aldermen hear from Independent Hose Company seeking aid to reduce debt. Indeependents Juniors Uniteds receive $200 for the year starting Aug 1, 1898.
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George Wiener
Court Street
James Rowe
George Fleshman
St. Patrick
Lawrence Rhodenhoefer
Yellow Springs
North Market Street
ST. Patrick's
Frederick
Independent
Hose Company
Independents
Juniors
Uniteds
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Local items from the March 17, 1929 issue recount masonry halt at Calvary Methodist church prompted by union workers, a father near Monrovia acquitted over schooling despite his daughter lacking shoes, a train wreck near Washington Union Station injuring three and shaking many, and a 239 acre farm near Harmony sold for 29.50 per acre to J Homer Remsberg.
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the News
New Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Monrovia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Union Station
Washington
Alvey and Lavina Summers
Harmony
J. Homer Remsberg
Middletown
Aunt Kate lobby sways rent control push at Capitol
TRIS COFFIN reports a high stakes lobbying effort over Truman era rent control. The “Aunt Kate” tactic uses fake letters, staged personal visits, and editorials to pressure Congress. Funds from home builders and real estate groups fuel a campaign seen as crucial to shaping votes and amendments before House action.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Truman
Mike Monroney
Kate
House Banking Committee
Frank Buchanan
Walter Huber
Anna Ward
Mayfield St
Akron
Ohio
C.F. Wharton
Apartment Owners’ Association
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Maoster
Statler
Sarah H. Terrier
Thut
Sarah H. Levine
New York City
National Association of Home Builders
The
National Association of Real Estate Boards
National Apartment Owners Association
Committee For Constitutional Government
Foundation For Economic Education
Chet Bowles
Connecticut
Capitol Hill
Coalition in Congress challenges Truman mandate in first term
Washington reports a Republican Democrat coalition rejecting a rubber-stamp Congress. A two thirds cloture rule grows from the compromise, affecting debate across motions and bills. Southern Democrats and some Republicans resist federal overreach, while northern Republicans aid, shaping a broader coalition with limited, selective influence on policy.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Lucas
Senate
Robert Taft
Ohio
Dear Miss Dix on Inlaws and marital households
Dorothy Dix addresses readers about the pitfalls of inlaw living, noting that bringing newlyweds into an already full home often sparks bitterness and conflict. She argues couples need private space for a healthy marriage and cites housing pressures as a driver of higher divorce.
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Miss Dix
John
Sally
Mama
Papa
Hiring Firing Discussed By Mr Babson
Mr Babson cites a Robert N McMurray survey of 1167 college trainees at 247 firms showing 42 percent unsatisfied or leaving within their first job. He argues fault lies with parents, urges real on the job training and precise job analyses to cut turnover and improve retention.
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Roger W. Babson Batsor
Park
Fla
Robert N. McMurray & Company
Rob Roger
Pub
Fin. Bureau, Inc
Mrs Musgrave Named State Regent of D A R
Mrs George W S Musgrave of Laurel was elected State Regent in the first Maryland State Society balloting by the Daughters of American Revolution. Miss Janet B Thomas of Baltimore was elected treasurer and Mrs Henry S Young of Baltimore historian after opponents withdrew. Other officers include Mrs William H Tilghman of Salisbury librarian and Mrs Fred H McGruder of Montgomery county editor.
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Baltimore
George W. S. Musgrave
Laurel
Maryland
William H. Tilghman
Salisbury
Fred H. McGruder
Montgomery County
Cedar chest gift not legally binding engagement
A cedar chest given by a man to a woman is a handsome gift and often tied to a trousseau but carries no legal significance or obligations like an engagement ring. The practice reflects taste rather than a legal contract.
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Bell Synd. Inc
Truman Era Struggles Highlight Split Democrats in Congress
Washington reports show President Truman facing a fractured Democratic Party as southern Democrats and Trumanites oppose each other in key fights. Senate vote on Wallgren nomination hinges on Byrd’s defection, while rent control and civil rights plans falter under divided House and Senate majorities.
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James Marlow Washington
Truman
Democratic
Congress
Florida
Mon C. Wallaren
National Security Resources Board
House
Senate
Democratic Party
American Labor Party
Wallgren
Byrd
Virginia
Bond Set At 3000 On Delaware Suspect In Police Probe
Gibson Sidney Laramore, of Delaware address, faced bond of 3000 as police and state authorities investigated his activities in the area. They seized a bottle claimed to contain narcotics tablets bought in Salisbury, asserting the pills require a prescription. Laramore is held on a 14.50 bad check charge. He says he bought old books and costume jewelry in Martinsburg and that he gave postage stamps at a cut rate to hold funds from a relative.
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Gibson Sidney Laramore
Delaware
Salisbury
U. S. Narcotics Bureau
Laramore
Martinsburg
No Hospitalization Policy Clarified by VA Officials
VA officials explain hospitalization rules for dependents and nonservice connected conditions. Outpatient VA care is limited to veterans with service connected disabilities, with private physician care covered in some home situations. VA hospitals do not treat veterans’ relatives. top priority goes to service connected and emergency cases, with non service connected cases limited by bed availability and finances. The piece ends with a political critique of Republicans and southern Democrats undermining Truman’s program.
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Veterans Administration
Samuel J. Weston
Frederick VA
Army
Navy
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Pittsfield
Mass
State Department
Tom Clark
Valentine Gubitchev
U. N
Gubitchev
Russia
Moscow
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United Nations
U.S.S.R
Globe Synd
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Mr. Babson
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