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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

4

Land of Opportunity in The News Opinion Page

The letter argues America remains the land of opportunity for those who pursue ambition. It cites Maurice Selar and Samuel Marcus as examples of industrial success, noting Marcus built a $2,000,000 estate from a doll glass factory after arriving as a modest immigrant. It critiques government dependency and praises personal enterprise.

America Samuel Marcus

Miners Rebuffed by Lewis Plan Amid Coal Field Tensions

Letters to editors and public protest detail John L. Lewis leveraging Taft Hartley limits to press pension demands. Workers cite contract rights to be “able and willing,” while operators warn of cost and national emergency potential. Citizens describe the conflict as a calculated strategy, not a strike.

John L. Lewis Lewis UMW

Opposed to Daylight Saving Time in Letters to The Editor

A Middletown resident argues daylight saving time harms schedules and benefits no one. He contends clocks changes do not alter sunrise or sunset and disrupt business, radio, bus, and train timetables.

Charles A. Summers D. Box Middletown

Vocabulary Builder: Remote Means Distant and Secluded

Daily lesson emphasizes one word each day. This entry defines remote as distant and secluded with example usage about happiness found in remote mountain fastnesses. It contrasts misused phrases and pronunciation notes for rapacious and es timate.

Local Items From The Columns Of The News March 26 1898

Precinct primaries of Republican voters named delegates to the municipal nominating convention but left un instructed. Potential mayoral candidate Harry C Keefer discussed with other names like Ramsburg Biser Woodward and McBride. Hotel plans discussed with architect N T Haller to invite bids. Dr Sidney Sappington will probate estate valued at about 280000 pounds with 2800 acres. William P Lawson sold 316 acre Urbana farm to William Harman for 20600 dollars. George W Stocksdale injured after falling from a stool in Thurmont.

the News Harry C. Keefer Wm. H. Ramsburg Jonathan Biser M. A. Woodward A. C. McBride Braddock Heichis Wilam H. Harman Board of County Commissioners Geo. W. Stocksdale Thurmont

Twenty Years Ago Local Hems From The Columns Of The News

Sheriff Roderick and deputies dismantled a large 800 gallon still and equipment near Frankville schoolhouse north of Thuy mont. The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church kept Rev Dr G Ellis Williams at Frederick church and requested Bishop William F McDowell’s return as presiding bishop of the Washington area. The temperature fell seven degrees in 24 hours after a thunderstorm and windstorm. Mayor Culler formally announced re election with a plan for substantial tax rate reductions.

Roderick Frankville School House Thuymont Baltimore

Flanders Seeks Global Peace Drive Beyond Military Focus

Senator Ralph Flanders advocates reform of the United Nations to press a peace offensive, urging a global dramatization of the issue and a united front before the world. He plans to push a Senate resolution while courting colleagues for campaign support.

Tris Coffin Washington Capitol H.H United Nations Ralph Flanders Vermont House Truman Flanders Lin Capitol United States Russia Senate

Weather summary for March to date and temperatures

Weather data shows March precipitation to date 3.26 inches with 24 hour total to 8 a.m. at 1.45 inches for March 1947. Excess in 1948 precipitation to March 1 stands at 0.14 inches. Yesterday's high 15 degrees and low last night 32. Sunset 6.28 p.m., sunrise 6.04 a.m., moonrise 9.44 p.m., moonset 7.30 a.m.

Veterans Guide on Navy Retainers and GI Bill Loans

A Navy Fleet Reserve discussion explains retainer pay is not counted toward subsistence ceilings. only earned wages affect eligibility. Readers ask about apportioned disability compensation, GI Bill loans, and dependents rights. VA guidance covers each query, including survivors and dependents, good cause for unemployment, and bond provisions for veterans.

Thomas M. Nias Washington Fleet Reserve

Unexpected 1948 political risks loom in wartime crisis

Washington editors forecast a year of surprises in national politics. War pressures could push for a nonpolitical figure like George Marshall, while generals Eisenhower MacArthur appear as potential wartime leaders. A looming Russia showdown could test party unity and trigger a presidential pivot.

Washington Trum Democratic National Convention Marshall Esenhower George Marshall Truman Shall Eisenhower General MacArthur High Command James Forrestal Defense Capitol Hill Russia America Dewey Taft Vandenberg Roosevelt Council Navy London

Doctor Says Neuritis Pain Varies Yet Always Present

Article explains neuritis as inflammation of nerves with common pain and tenderness, notes varying causes from diabetes to Shingles, and discusses treatment possibilities including diet, vitamin B, and in some cases nerve injections or surgery. Includes a Q&A on hydrocele and pension facts.

Dorothy Dix John D

Armed Service Heads Must Do Selling Job

President Truman's selective service and universal military training plan faces a rough path in Congress. Senate hearings led by Chan Gurney aim to press action, while Secretaries Forrestal Royall Sullivan and Symington defend a unified front amid cost and duration questions.

Feter Edson NEA Washington Truman Congress House Leo E. Alen R Senate Chan Gurney Senate Armed Servces Gurney Bridges Harry F. Byrd D Marshall Defense James V. Forrestal Forrestal Army Kenneth C. Royall Navy John L. Sullivan Air Force W. Stuart Symington National Guard Sullivan Symington Umit Army Has Also Been For Them. Heavy and Air Force Armed Services Morse Sen Wayne Ore Rovali Royall

Questions And Answers Pack In Curious Quiz Copy

The text presents a set of Q and A items about foundations, dog origins, political bodies, superstitions, and baker’s dozen origins. It notes the purpose of a foundation including education and peace, origin of the Chow, the Palitburo as the Soviet party council, ladder superstition from triangle theory, and the baker’s dozen linked to Louis XII ordering extra rolls.

Notable Anniversaries and Birthdays Feature

Know America Today's anniversaries highlight Benjamin Thompson and Nathaniel Bowditch among historic figures born in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The piece lists births and deaths, then marks Today in History events from 794 to 1949, followed by a birthdays roster including Conant Frost Cam and Ammann, with a horoscope predicting determination against setbacks.

Benjamin Thompson Don Rumford Hampshire Woburn Mass France Nathaniel Bowditch Salem John J. Upchurch Raitra United Workmen Franklin c. N.C Margaret M. Davidson Plattsburgh New Edward Oliver Wolcott Colorado Lawre U.S. Senate Longmeadow Edward Bellamy Sprinfield Chicopee Congress England William Hultcour Midwest Winston Churchill Germany Wall Street Corregidor Jat Batis Tunisia Rhine John L. Lewis Truman Treasury Snyders James B. Conant Harvard University Bosto Robert Frost San Francisco Robert B. Cam Vallejo Cal Chico Leonard) Marx New York William P. Hobby the Houston Tex Postonethr Polk Count Oothmar H. Ammann York Terland Walter D. Cline White Fal Tex Parish Robert W. G. Vail New York State Library Victor N.Y Paul H Douglas The Uiversity of Chicago

Lufburgg N A Lufburg Niowsea Pee Bhi Touches Spring

Fragmentary verse notes spring arrival and lawn care urges with mentions of Lufburg and Niowsea Pee Bhi. The text reflects a personal reflection on gardening tasks and seasonal mood amid rough OCR rendering.

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