Senate report blames surplus disposal policy for costly missteps
The Senate committee's critical report accuses the State War and Navy departments of failing to protect public interests in handling surplus war material. It warns of possible repercussions in future relations and urges Congress to set clear guidelines to prevent repeat risky transfers to Britain and Russia. The piece also notes wildlife prospects and conservation efforts amid veteran returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Comitteenvestigating
War
Navy
Britain
Russia
Congress
Executive Department
Avery
Senate
Wild Life Conference
Strength for Today and a Call for Revolutionary Faith
Karl L. Douglass links religion to political and social upheaval arguing that genuine faith provokes revolutions in life and government. He cites abolition movements and democratic shifts as outcomes of devout action, insisting true Christianity overturns worldly norms and changes individuals and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl L. Douglass
Moral power and diplomacy shape world views on Russia
Washington dispatch argues the United States and Britain use publicity and debate to influence Russia without force. It credits Churchill's Fulton speech for awakening U.S. resolve and asserts America’s role in world affairs through public opinion and the United Nations.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Britain
Stalin Nimgell
United Nations
Security Council
Iran
Department of State
America
Truman
Mediterranean
Winston Churchill
Nosowe
Near East
Churchill
Fulton
Charlie
Byrnes
Cordell Hull
Germany
Ameri
Fifty Years Ago Local Items from The News
A well attended meeting of Frederick Bicycle Club stockholders and directors aimed to secure the next Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen meet for Frederick. Estimated cost to host is about $1,500. George Alfred Townsend, noted Gapland correspondent, visited Frederick. Flora Staniford’s company opened a week at City Opera House with Clotilde's Revenge. Weather cooled coats briefly discarded. Contracts for Montevue supplies awarded by Board of Charities and Corrections to several firms for three months including dry goods, tobacco, dynamite, coal, and meat.
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Frederick
Viciatg
Davai Wiiblera
Peter S. Hemp
Derr
Neighbors
Hagan Brothers
Wertheimer Bros
John Bussard
Geo. Merhling
Steiner Bros
Keller and Newman
Baltimore Holy Name Society delegates pledge for big gathering
Twenty Years Ago Localems notes a Baltimore meeting where 500 delegates expected 3000 workers and families to attend the Maly tion event on April 25. The M J Grove Lime Co bids on road shoulder work from Brad dock Heights to South Mountain.
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Holy Name Society
Baltimore
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Braddock Heights
South Mountain
State Roads Commission
Charles H. Kehne
Agai
Franklin Street
Patrick Street
Des Frederick County Agricultural Society
Barney Cleveland
The
Frederick Hustlers
Today in History and Anniversaries Highlights
A dense chronicle lists historical anniversaries and birthdates from 1790 to 1950, noting figures like Joseph Smith and Samuel B. Maxey. It includes milestones such as the first ether anesthesia in 1842, Alaska purchase in 1867, and Daylight Saving Time in 1918. Also mentions several birthdays and notable military and political figures with brief biographical notes.
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Joseph Smith
Hanover
Mass
Bial
Samuel B. Maxey
Kentucky
Texas
U. S
Mortroe Ca
John Fiske
Boston
Hartford
Conn
de Wolf Hopper
New York
Mary W. Calkins
Wellesley College
Crawford W. Long
Georgia
Russia
Alaska
Cincinnati
Federal Grain Corp
Europe
Philippines
American
Corregidor
Moscow
Leningrad
Tunisia
U. 5
House
Sofia
U. S. 7Th Army
Heidelberg
Germany
Davidson
Walter C. Short
Fillmore, IL
Springtime Echoes Across Frederick County Observed
A long, rambling county column paints a springdrenched scene. August-like warmth, new airport readies, farm land decisions, and political activity mingle with local obituaries, society meetings, and civic efforts. The piece highlights Red Cross drives, library plans, school leadership changes, and cultural events as observers welcome warmer days.
Hartley Leads Bipartisan Push Against OPA Powers
Washington reports Congressman Hartley of New Jersey is forging a cross party coalition to amend GPA price control rules. Democrats labeled Hartley as a potential political killer while he pursues limited OPA powers with a drafting group and aims to add court review and a targeted plan to remove controls.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
New Jersey
G.O.P
Fred A. Hartley
Hartley
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Steroismn
X. d
Hearny
Newark
Frank Hague
Montclair
Tool Hartley
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Lew Hahn
Ben Namm
Brooklyn
W.T. Seidel
WT Grant
OPA
Virginia
Howard Smith
Special
Ity
Smith Committee
Chambers of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Maine
Coal St
Bone
Dorothy Dix on Women Proposing in Courtship Reform
Dorothy Dix reports a changing view as women urge equal say in choosing mates. She notes many women want to propose, buoyed by bobby-sockers influence, while men face a blush at the idea, signaling a shift from male autocracy to shared courtship initiative.
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Hit
Bobby-Sockers
Women propose first in postwar romance shift
A columnist notes a sentimental shift after the war with women openly proposing to suitors, often offering to fund education or business ventures in exchange for marriage. The piece argues the change is lasting and urges men to prepare for being wooed, even joking about offering friendship if they refuse.
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Avscoke
The
Bel Syndicate, Inc
Beauty praise etiquette in social remarks guidance
The guidance suggests boosting compliments about another woman's beauty rather than diminishing them. It notes Mrs Mary A Bowlus returning home to Middletown after visiting her son L Pearce Bowlus and family in Mt Airy.
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Mary “A. Bowlus
Middletown
L. Pearce Bowlus
Mt. Airy
Fair Warning and Odd Bits From Hood College Page
The Blue and Grey editorial urges Hood College girls to wear street attire in Frederick except for cycling in the country. A Mother’s letter to the editor condemns violence and urges divine power for peace. A Frederick County businessman cites lumber export allocations as a factor in housing programs, and a store manager notices a vacant ten-year-old apartment above his chain store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Warning
Hood College
Blue and Grey
Hood Girls
Foner
Med
Frederick
Rocky Ridge
Frederick County
Question Answers and Postwar Notes
A compilation of World War II topics lists decorations totaling 1725 excluding Purple Heart, noting Pfee’s lead. Holland’s quisling identified as Anton Mussert, recently tented to death. postwar crime up 12.3% in 1945. U S soft coal mined as 575,000 tons in 1945 vs over 600,000 in 1944. helium production via cooling natural gas to 300 below zero F, helium separated. Mrs Annie Watkins of New York visiting Aunt Mrs Alcinda Kain in Mt Airy.
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Red Cross
Potomac Edigen Company
Labue
Frederick Iron and Steel Company
Benjamin Phebus
Camp Detrick
Carroul Creek
Sporting World
U. S
Annie Watkins
New York City
Alcinda Kain
Mt. Airy
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David Lawrence
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the News
Floyd B. Odlum
Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Union City
Harvey H. Bunty
Secretary of War
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sidney W Souers
Central Inteligence
Dayton
Ohio
Frederick E. Uhl
Harold
Folger McKinsey
Thomas
WilHam P. Lane, Jr
Democratic State Central Committee
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Libertytown
Annie L. Bowhan
Walkersville
Divite Tev. Ui
Aswil Cooner
Evangelical and Reformed Potomac Synod
Brunswick
William A. Litten
William J. Lipps
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Council of Homemakers
Aziz Library
McKeldin
W. N
William Chamberlin
FL Wallace Taber
League of Maryland Sportsmen
Kiwanis Club
Arch Mr. Booth
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chambery
William M. Brish
Kent County
Daniel, T. Dutrow
Frederick County Products, Inc
Joseph F. Thorning
Carrollton Manor
John J. Snyder
Charles Fulls
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Maren
Siegfried Sassoon
Clare Leighton
Maryland Federated Garden Clubs
College Park
Annapolis
Maryland
J .Francis H. Markell
Frederick Victory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
County Council of Religious Education
Frederick Camp
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
New Windsor
United Nations Security Council
Dorothy Dix
Iva
Zaservice
Raith
Spa - le
Odds and Ends
Knowland
California
Pacific
Wee
Pfee
Holland
Quisling
Anton Mussert
UNO
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