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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
4
The article notes Americans will vacation by car, train, bus, and plane seeking outdoor air and escape from city heat and noise. It predicts a surge to beach, mountain, and plain destinations to exceed last year’s travel, with inadequate accommodations and limited Europe travel for most.
A critical op-ed argues the United States cannot dodge global duties, urging America to curb communism, aid nations, settle disputes, and promote peace. It likens the U S role to a benevolent mother country overwhelmed by demands from many nations.
Question tasks and answers cover Tonti the iron hand explorer, mole digging speeds, photometry terms, Xenophon and Anabasis, Duncan Phyfe the furniture maker, Lake Merritt’s tidal nature, the Octagon House’s link to Ghent and Madison, and giraffe vocal silence.
Washington Daybook shares Dorothy Dix warnings on marriage avoiding early unions and opting for knowledge about a husband. It also previews TRIS COFFIN on atomic energy hopes and Civilian uses, plus brief notes on politics and world affairs from 1948 era.
States attorney Hinks orders county constables to Notify cigar dealers and restaurant keepers to stop slot machines. Old law not enforced recently. Lewis and Whitmore form partnership to publish weekly in Mt Airy. Conductor Waters injured by flying motor gear at Middletown. Bank to stay open Saturdays 6 to 9 pm to meet customer demand. Levi Moberly appointed to Baltimore police force through Judge Motter.
W Clinton McSherry spoke at the Frederick Hospital School of Nurses th annual commencement. Nine young women received diplomas. Frederick High beat Maid Dietown 9 2 in season opener led by McKenzie pitching and the locals’ bats. City Republicans plan their convention at the Court House tonight. City playgrounds open June 18 for ten weeks per the Playground Commission.
A Washington overview argues Russia pressed for a Moscow conference with President Truman via a high Russian official in Berlin. The report says Murphy, adviser to General Clay, hosted the Russian envoy who proposed Moscow and later Stockholm as a meeting site. Murphy reportedly documented the exchange and faced pushback at the State Department. The piece defends candor over suppression and urges full disclosure of the alleged Russian initiative.
Wyoming Democrats allocate six of the state’s national convention votes to President Truman while nine Republican delegates go uninstructed to Philadelphia. Also noted are storage issues for awnings tents and boat sails facing damage from mold and insects during long-term storage.
The page lists 19th and early 20th century figures born in Southington, Indianapolis, Union County and elsewhere, with death dates from 1917 to 1943, plus notable events such as Minnesota statehood and Churchill becoming Britain’s prime minister. It also includes today’s birthdays, including Henry Morgenthau Jr and Irving Berlin, and a brief horoscope noting self reliance and caution against jealousy.
Reading dispatches, Christians though a small group are highly regarded by Hindus and Muslims in India. They wear cross symbols for safety and are seen as mediators between sides. The piece notes Jesus as the only hope in a chaotic world and cites a Babson Newspaper copyright notice. A separate item reports the T. E L Class of the First Baptist church meeting on May 4 at Braddock with 24 attendees, led by president Mrs Kiracofe and guest speaker Mrs Bettie Sundergill.
Frederick County and City adopt sanitation standards for temporary eateries at carnivals fairs and exhibitions. Rules require permits inspections clean premises protective construction multi use utensil sanitation water refrigeration and proper waste handling. violators face penalties. The Health Department offers guidance at Frederick Memorial Hospital and notes the next meeting of the local women's society.
Lufburrow asks readers to test advertised cost claims with real shopping. He argues that news trends may mislead and urges examining actual prices and items to form a sound buying approach.
The Pleasant Grove Women's Society held Thursday afternoon with Mrs A B Baker praised as vice president. Mrs Edgar Davis remains a patient, while members expressed pleasure in the meeting and its supportive efforts.
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