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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
4
Dr Jordan notes the alcohol problem is vast and worsening and urges moderation while expanding care. He also explains the white foul tasting balls arriving on rising are likely dried mucus from the nose or upper throat collected overnight.
An editorial contrasts Hitler's rise with postwar Europe and the Soviet bid for world dominance. It notes American appeasement shifting to strength as nations rally against Stalin, citing lessons from history and the need for unity to resist expansion. In Cumberland notices: Dr. Walter M. Michael resigns from Centre Street Methodist Church due to ill health. Decree signed in Equity Court grants Mrs Hulda D Butler absolute divorce from Charles V Butler with costs.
The 24 hour precipitation ending at 8 am today is 1.17 inches. May precipitation to date totals 5.03 inches. Yesterday's high was 83 and the low last night was 41. Moon rise is 12:16 am and set at 8:29 am tomorrow. Sun rises at 5:48 am tomorrow and sets at 6:26 pm today.
Several panes of glass have lately been broken in a window at the North Market street high school. Afterward boys caught playing in the school yard will be subject to arrest and fine. Policeman Joseph Ridenour has received a revolver with a history from his brother in Lancaster. The Freder ick Select Orchestra furnished music for a pleasant dance hosted by Messrs Edgar Brust and Milton Engle. Charles Fleming plans two houses on West Fifth between Bentz and Elm. Wilson has a country home in Goldsborough.
Mary 25 1928 report recounts hazards at City Hall with Bernard McCaffrey and a falling wrench injuring Price. Farmer John W E Bussard from Braddock Heights dies after being kicked by a horse. About 1800 city and county school children take part in the annual track and field championships at the Fair Grounds.
Dorothy Dix notes the obsession with staying young is common among women and warns that true appeal comes from intelligence, kindness, humor, and maturity. The piece argues age should be acknowledged and valued, not fought, and suggests men favor middle-aged partners over perpetual teens.
Washington Daybook outlines W C Feazel a Louisiana merchant placed by Governor Earl Long in the U S Senate amid a 1936 43 gas contract scheme involving Leche Hill and Hodge with profits totaling $702541.69 The report cites FPC Opinion 125 and notes the players used no capital yet received substantial cash before Feazel’s Senate appointment. It ends with a brief deed record for a New Midway property sale.
Washington commentary argues that Wisconsin Nebraska Oregon primaries split the GOP vote without signaling a final choice. It notes Dewey Taft and Stassen dynamics, favorite son tactics in Ohio, and says regulars may decide the final ballot, not early primary margins.
Leaders from local churches gather to discuss curriculum resources and long range plans for a new graduate program in 1950. Miss Hinkle outlined home reading materials and expanded Uniform Lessons, while groups chaired by Miss Buehier and Miss Hee examined family focus and teacher preparation. The event includes a synod wide project at Camp Michiear Te Pa and participation in regional conferences in Winchester and Baltimore.
Washington May 25 House Republicans push to alter the tariff act overriding Secretary of State Marshall who warned against changes. The plan seeks a one year extension with Congress veto over trade pacts if tariff limits are exceeded while President Truman favors a three year extension. Marshall calls the program a cornerstone of foreign economic policy.
Hood College sets exam period to start Wednesday after a reading day for seniors and juniors. Sophomores and freshmen observe reading day Wednesday and begin exams Thursday, with exams continuing through Thursday morning.
British authorities closed Haifa port to incoming passenger ships on May 25 without an official reason. A British source cited concern that Arabs would claim Britain allowed Jews to bring reinforcements. Haifa remains under Jewish control though the port serves as evacuation point for British troops departing Palestine. An Israeli spokesman said the move could affect evacuation and hoped attitudes would relax.
May 25 reports state continued fighting around Jerusalem as Arab delegates met in Trans-Jordan to discuss a UN Palestine request. Jewish forces claim recapture of Rama Rebel between Jerusalem and Bethlehem and air attacks on positions around the city while Arab shelling resumes.
Despite threatening weather, Frederick High auditorium filled as Camp Detrick Dramatic Club with Hood College presented its first major musical, Puttin On The Skies. A cast of 60 performed two hours of song, tap, comedy and ballet under Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce auspices.
Two arrests were docketed overnight by ay sale Joan F Smith for disturbing the peace and held under bonds and costs. Richard W. Jeffers Dickerson charged with reckless driving posted $26.45 collateral. A stray theory about manna from the Bible is noted as blown for miles by wind.
The seventeenth annual All-Frederick County school band concert will be held at the Baker Park band shell Thursday at 8 30 p m. Sperry L Storm and Charles C T Stull direct a 96-member band drawn from county high schools with a varied program including Sousa overtures and modern choral works. The roster lists students from Frederick High Elm Street Middletown Thurmont Liberty Walkersville and other towns. The concert showcases many senior and junior performers in an event highlighting local music education and community entertainment.
Know America Today's anniversaries list notable figures born or died across years 1803 to 1947. It includes Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry C. Potter, Alfred Reach, John Alexander Dowie, Carl E Schultze, Lester J. McNair, and events such as 1780 Continental money value, 1825 Unitarian Association founded, 1898 McKinley volunteers, and 1946 railroad strike settlement, among others.
Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio defeated Dr J B Wilson of Wales 5 and 3 to advance in the British amateur championship in Sandwich England on May 25. Stranahan, who narrowly missed last year’s British open by a stroke, moved closer to the title.
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