Brookings critique of compulsory health insurance in Truman era
A Brookings Institution report challenges compulsory federal health insurance, warning it could strain doctors, nurses, and hospitals while failing to fix gaps in medical standards. The piece cites misread statistics and argues for expanding training rather than universal coverage, noting rural areas lack adequate care and that adding burdens could hinder health improvements. It also discusses local Frederick efforts to improve facilities for colored youth through cooperative planning with Nelson leaders and the city, urging a conference to explore constructive use of the Chapel alley graveyard for the benefit of the entire community.
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Truman
Congress
Brookings Institution
United States
Letter to the Editor on Chapel alley graveyard plan
A Frederick reader urges city leaders to convert the old Chapel alley graveyard between Fifth and Sixth streets into a neighborhood park and playground. He argues a joint white and colored effort can provide recreational facilities and a living memorial, noting mayoral interest and community support from East and North Central Frederick residents.
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the News
Chapel Alley
Fifth and Sixth Streets
East Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Frederick
Middle Ater
Sixth Street
Middle Alley
Wnys
C. Central Frederick
Din
Tomlin
Meeting of DuBois Veteran Unit details May gathering
The DuBois Veteran Unit of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade met at the Scotto home. Mrs. Frank O'Leary led prayers, 16 members answered roll. Rummage sale set for June 11 evening to June 12 noon at Monocacy Motors. Dance master of ceremonies Jack Garner. Braddock Heights pavilion May 28. June meeting at the Franzen home.
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DuBois
Catholic Students Mission Crusade
Fred Scotto
Frank O'Leary
Elizabeth Sherald
Monocacy Motors Rooms
Jack Kennedy
Jack Gar Aner
Braddock Heights Pavilion
Scotto
Putman Durrew
Carl Franzen
Lufs Stuff Simplified Message From N A Lufburrow
A brief editorial urging simpler methods over overcomplicated plans. The speaker, N A Lufburrow, stresses that the most effective approaches are those easily understood and accessible to people on every hand, warning against ponderous, unclear schemes.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago local notes show Neidig and Miller opening a dry goods store, Wm C Neidig recently with Rodock and Neidig, and Harry Miller as a longtime salesman. A large lightning-struck bank barn on George N Derr’s Creaverstown farm damaged. neighboring barn also hit. Work resumes at the old Peartake property. a new building planned. Middletown Baseball club defeats Maryland School team, aiding recruitment of new players for state Senaco team. Frederick Club introduces a box of new items. details incomplete.
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Neidig
Miller
Wm. C. Neidig
Rodock and
Harry Miller
George N. Derr
Creaverstown
Corporfeet
Adolphus
Middletown
Maryland
Senaco
Frederick
Localems From The Columns Of The News May 15 1928
Twenty years ago in the Civic Emory L Cob elected Rev Dr Henri L Grieffer as president and a past president spoke. Edward Trail SARS: in ni son of 3 McC. pneumonia is very. The largest opening day crowd in history rated at 2 000 as the Eustlers lost to Mart 8 despite late rallies. Frank Six hit a long ninth inning homer over the left field fence. Among those considered for alderman are H Noel Haller Jesse Smith and John J Dronenburg as D Ralph Zimmerman declined nomination.
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Henri L. Grieffer
Civic
Emory L Cob- 2
Edward Trail Sars
Inni
McC
Eustlers
Mart
Frank
D. Ralph Zimmerman
H. Noel Haller
Jesse Smith
Jonn J. Dronenburg
Labor tensions rise as six week crucible tests unions
Washington Daybook notes crucial six week window for labor power in the United States. disputes over rails coal autos and shipping loom. AFL CIO leaders Bill Green and Phil Murray fear wage gains needed to fight inflation for dues. public opinion and administration lean against wide strikes while employers offer passive resistance. scattered political divides erode union clout as Wallace third party siphons votes. cancer research and radioactive therapy gain cheap access from Atomic Energy Commission with Lewis L Strauss driving support. Mr and Mrs Mervin G Mowrey Jr visiting Akron.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
United States
Bill Green
A. F. of L
Phil Murray
CIO
Truman
Congress
Maryland
Will Allen
Americans For Democratic Action
Allen
Wallace
Moon
A. F
Henry Wallace
Leo Isaacson
New York
Churchill
Senate
Charles Tobe
New Hampshire
Sheridan Downey
California
Tobey
Charles Dickens
Supreme Court
Calfornia
Marne
Atomic Energy Commission
Lewis L Strauss
Strauss
Burke Hickenlooper
Commissioner Strauss
Giobe Synd
Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights
Know America Today lists notable births and deaths from 1788 to 1906 including James Gadsden born in Charleston and Thomas Lake Harris born in England. It also notes anniversaries andToday in History items such as the 1815 first Missouri steamer and 1869 founding of the American Woman Suffrage Association, plus birthdays of public figures like Vice Admiral Charles E Rosen dahl and journalist Clifton Fadiman.
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James Gadsden
South Carolina
Gadsden Purchase
Charleston
Thomas Lake Harris
England
New York
Lyman H. Baum
Chittanongo
Hollywood
Willamina P. S. Fieming
Harvard Observatory
Scotland
Charles W. Stiles
Spring Walier
Baltimore
Independence
Missouri
St. Louis
American Woman Suffrage Association
Beira A. Lockwood
Washington
D.C
National Equal Rights Party
Pacific Coast
Standard of Company
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Army
Drc
U S. Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Women’s Army Corps
Wacs
Mindanoo
Philippines
Truman
WY Assembly
Charles E Rosendahl
Chicago
Joseph R. Sizoo
2 Bran Theological Seminary
New Jersey
Holland
Ernest G. Draper
Federal Reserve System
Washington, D. C
Clifton Fadimen
Radio “Information
John H. Hoover
Washington notes clash show dull vision by leaders
Washington voices of Congress express concern over the publicizing of U S Russian notes. The article argues the President and Secretary of State appeared unprepared and lacking imagination, failing to shape public understanding of potential openings for discussion and future agreements amid the cold war.
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Washington
David Lawrence
United States
United Nations
U. N
Russia
U. S
State Department
Britain
France
London
Paris
Moscow
Congress
Marshall
America
Reproduction Rights Reserve
Strength For Today my car by L Douglass
A short sermon arguing that without universal moral standards grounded in religious faith, society drifts toward tyrannical powers. The piece criticizes divine right of kings and the modern crowd, warns against the dominance of a workers minority, and calls for standards rooted in the life of God.
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L. Douglass
W.u
God
Shi Babson Newspaper Synd
Vocabulary Notes and Obituary Snippets From Seville to Reader's Digest
An assortment of language tips and brief notices lists a word lesson on counteract and mispronunciations. It includes three short obituary-style lines for Louis H Seagrave Robert Littell and a horoscope urging patient work and self care with warnings against misplaced trust.
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Seville
Ohio
Louis H. Seagrave
Los Angeles
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Robert Littell
Reader's Digest
Milwaukee
Hood College groups plan picnic suppers next week
Hood College and local groups announce picnic suppers for next week. The A A U P local chapter Shriner Hall and Hood College choir organize events at Fishing Creek Chimney and other venues chaired by faculty members and student leaders.
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Hood College
American Association of University Professors
Shriner Hall
Hood College Choir
Fishing Creek
Marion L. MacPhail
Jane D. McCarrell
Marion G. Smith
Winifred Gatchell
Scarsdale
Rose Mary Johnson
Jenkins
Diane Wasserman
Bryn Mawr
Mary Middieton
Bound Brook
N. J
Evelyn Yeide
Washington
Velde
Nancy Slingland
Glen Rock
Harriet Biddle
Cheverly
Joan E. Lowry
Local Social Notes From Frederick Area Eventful Week
Side Glances from Kenana Illinois report on Miss Benson’s West Third Street home gathering with State Executive committee members, including Mrs Louise J Strine and Mrs Ruby Miners. Garden Club meets at A Riddell home. notes on the Pilgrimage and bicentennial dinner plans at Cobleniz Hall Hood College. Birth announcements include several children at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Washington County Hospital. many relatives noted with connections to Middletown Funkstown Jefferson and Shookstown.
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Issn
Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Catoctin
Ruth Myers
Margaret Hauser
Ethel Northam
Ivan Stancioffi
Near Urbana
Clark Sheetenhelm
Kenana
Ill
Garden Club
Frederick
Noah Edward Kefauver
Middletown
Washington County Hospital
Kefauver
Laureda Hauver
Margaret Hauver
Roy V. Hauver
Middleton
Hauver
Hargerstown
Glen G. Adall
Linden Hills
Randy Allen
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ahalt
Charlotte Rudy
Paul S. Rudy
Julian Harris
Shookstown
Why Men Change After Marriage Says Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix explains that courtship flattery fades after marriage and men shift from ardent lovers to routine husbands. She cites nature and social habits, noting many men stop courting yet crave daily praise and admiration. To keep husbands engaged, wives should offer regular praise and attentive fondness, as a steady supply of flattery sustains interest and loyalty.
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Mmere
Barrie
Heaven
The
Bell Syndicate. Inc
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East Fifth and Sixth Streets
Ws Colared
Tom-' Iim
Edward D
Storm
Washington Daybook
Mervin G. Mowrey, Jr
Sherman Avenue
Akron
Know
Soas News
Stahr
Henry I. Stahr
Hudson
Marion Davidson
Lucille Butler
Nancy Davis
Istown
Polly Smith
Hagerstown
Nancy Smith
Arlington
Martha Kirkpatrick
Severna Park
Jane Hope Young
Eston Othelia Rudolph, Jr
E. O. Rudolph
Stephenson
Bethany Lutheran Church
Brunswick
Miss Young
J. Dalton Young
Lillian Coleman
Gloria McLane
Eileen Stiener
Jefferson
Wilma Schlack
Bunker Hill
Alice McCanant
Kenneth Clevenger
Winchester
Albert Colerman
Chauncey Dorsey
Hood Hood College
Suer Gates
St Nessa
Merear Haila
Irs
Ruth E. Perr
Kathryn M. Rover
Art
Mary E. Mather
Bethel M. Casier
M Selna Williams
Helen R. Little
Home Economics Department
Home Economics Club
Barbara Patterson
Rochester, N
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Mary Rockwell
Flo Beth Carty
Clarence C. Carty
East Patrick Street
Richmond Professional Institute
Richmond
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Randolph Marcon College
John Marshall Hotel
Darwin A. Hunting
North Market Street
Howard A. Quynn
John Stiles
Spring Valley Farms
Barthlows
Perry F. Kendig
Muhlenberg College
Henry Irvin Stahl
Perry
Muhlenberg Chapel
Hood
Brodbeck Hall
Joseph H. Bic Elwee
McElwee
Dorothy Kefauver
William J. Kefauver
Town
Clark Palmer
Barbara Ann
Herschel C. Dean
Washington Couty Hospital
Dean
Rachel Jennings
Boonsboro
Glenn Ridenour
Ridenour
Ruth Leatherman
Bare Leatherman
Leatherman
Middletown Law Bank
Alice Virginia O'Brien
Richard O'Brien
Joyce May
Harry E. S. Angleverger
Amy Munshour
Thurmont
Misses Goldpenny
Grover C. Shaff, Jr
Dorothy Dix
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