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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1948
Page
4
Experts estimate the United States may recover about 50 billion barrels of petroleum, enough for roughly 25 years at current use. Output notes rising costs and greater difficulty as the likely remaining 59 billion barrels are approached.
Dorothy Dix answers two readers questions with advice on family boundaries and parental interference. A mother’s overinvolvement with a newborn and a grandmother’s meddling are contrasted with autonomy for young couples and parents. The advice emphasizes letting grown families manage their own affairs and cautions against age inappropriate dating and overprotective supervision.
A historical note explains that before the war one car for every five people in the United States contrasted with one car per 196 people worldwide outside the U S. Many cars are owned by workers who drive to factories and businesses, or share rides to workplaces, highlighting broad prosperity driven by automotive use.
A compact note on common misuses and pronunciations in English. It highlights confusion between device and devise, and stresses correct pronunciation of language as lang gwiji. It defines remonstrate as plead in protest and warns about misquoted newspaper phrasing.
The News notes a great Dewey victory near Manila signaling a rapid end to the war. It lists Captain Beckley’s Frederick Riflemen and mentions officers including Harry Scholl, Tho A C Bradley, and Theo Dore Zierman. Other names tied to local defense and community leadership appear, with positions held and recent resignations noted.
In the May 3 1928 issue items note a parade start near the Opera House scene and a Frederick feature. Frank Six hit four home runs in a season debut. A six room addition with basement for Thurmont School awaits start. Lloyd C Culter submitted the low bid of 40 618.
Washington Daybook reports mounting attacks on Secretary James V. Forrestal from Rep. Lyndon Johnson and the Democratic leadership over military spending and controls. The piece notes Johnson's call for wartime production vigor, Tyson-style fiscal cautions, and Forrestal's stance against broad economic controls while backing Palestine partition. It also mentions a pending test of his standing with President Truman on a key appointment.
Frederick county reports 33630 pounds of clothing shoes bedclothes and miscellane ous items collected Saturday for Church World Service to aid Europe and Asia. The drive was aided by city and county churches Boy Scouts junior chamber of commerce and local stores with trucks from New Windsor. Beginning Tuesday goods will be sorted packed and shipped as needed by the World Council of Churches and other agencies. Rev Paul Winset thanked participants and coordinators for public support and cooperation.
The Nation Today notes Congress must finish key business before June 21 conventions. Major issues include a draft law for armed forces, Taft-Ellender housing bill, removal of federal taxes on margarine, and renewal of trade agreements. The piece highlights upcoming Senate action and election timing.
Compiled notes mark birth and death dates of figures such as Thomas Chalkley Montgomery Meigs and Edgar Howe, alongside events like Penn’s Medical School founding in 1765 and early 20th century recognitions. The list mixes birthdays, notable roles, and historical dates with market prices and cultural references for the day.
Washington reports that Congress may delay ratification of the new International Trade Organization charter, citing its complexity and timing before the election. The article traces the charter's origins from American proposals in 1946 to its Geneva draft and the broad push for liberalized world trade amid postwar reconstruction.
The Thurmont High School Glee Club presented The Forest Prince at the Town Hall in Thermon Friday and Saturday. Patsy Wolfe and Donald Blower led roles with strong support from Don Rogerson as Tsar Mikhail. The production showcased fine choruses, dances, colorful scenery, and the directing team of Mildred Trevvett and Caroline Ward along with devoted pupil volunteers.
Ex servicemen urged to notify the Veterans Administration in writing if they want their National Service Life Insurance paid in a lump sum. Without designation, beneficiaries may be limited to monthly installments or life income options, with the right to switch methods after death. Next week further details on the last three methods.
The passage poses questions about the 1862 Geneva Convention and its revisions, the founding of the New York Stock Exchange in 1792, the influence of the British Marine Corps model on the USMC, and Booker T. Washington's White House luncheon in 1901 hosted by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Weather forecasts for Washington Allegany and Garrett show considerable cloudiness this morning clearing this afternoon with highs in the upper sixties. Fair and cooler tonight with lows 40 to 45. Tuesday mostly fair and slightly cooler with gentle to moderate winds from the northwest. Southern Maryland including Baltimore Carroll and Frederick report mostly cloudy mild with scattered showers early then clearing and highs in the sixties. Low 33 to 45 tonight.
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