Deadlock Likely in GOP Convention Battle
Washington reports point to a possible convention deadlock among Harold E. Stassen Thomas Dewey and Robert Taft as campaigns tout delegate strength. Stassen claims leading first and second choice support across states including North Carolina Alabama Kentucky Arkansas and Texas where Taft won most Texas votes. Dewey wins Oregon and Dewey and Taft camps acknowledge the potential for a dark horse to emerge if earlier choices falter.
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Washington
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Philadelph Het
Gev Tro Dewey
Oregon
Wassen
Dewey
Sima
North Carol Carolina
Alabama
Kentucky
Arkansas
Texas
Taft
Ohio
Lone Star
War’s Contrast: Italy Flourishes While England Struggles
An overseas correspondent compares Italy and England after touring both nations. He notes Italy’s abundance from U S aid and widespread consumption, while Britain faces food shortages and rationing. The piece argues U S support shifts balance, forecasting a eventual reckoning and England’s eventual recovery.
Government Prohibitions Sought to Halt Mass Strikes
opinion argues mass strikes threaten national welfare and urges government action. It notes a proposed industry-wide bargaining ban under Taft Hartley failed 4 to 43 in the Senate and warns broader penalties would ensue if large-scale walkouts persist.
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Senate
Letter to the Editor criticizes park softball league bias
A Frederick letter writer laments that the North End Civic Association Softball League shifted from fun and social play to favor younger members. The writer accuses leaders like Alton Y. Beanett of favoritism, claims long-time members were sidelined, and urges a return to community spirit at Staley Park.
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Staley Park
Joe
North End Civic Association
N.ec. A
North End
Alton Y._ Beanett
Bear 2 Fun
Vandenberg States No Desire to Run for President
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan states he has no desire or intention to seek the presidential nomination. He responds to Yale Law School seniors who formed Young Republicans for Vandenberg and urged a campaign, saying he will complete his Senate term and asked Michigan not to present or support his name at the convention.
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New Haven
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R-Mich
Vandenberg
Yale Law School
Oper
Yale Troup
Senate
Michigan
Local items note volunteers for state service and Nova facts
Mr C H Eckstein notifies Adjutant General Wilmer that his 82 man company remains at the States service. Eckstein led a prior enlistment effort and now captains the company with Adam Rinkhouse as first lieutenant. George E VanFossen of Palmetto Fibre Co sails to London after a trip to England setting up brush machines. Charles M Winger accompanies him. A Reinastre family of six camps at Groffs brick yard East Seventh street. Ow Oh Smith Charlesville axle breaks on West Patrick street. he borrows a wagon to move goods from Marxen and Brenfeld. Shaftsbury College annual entertainment features Blanche Randile in a "Telephone Romance."
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C. H. Eckstein
Wilmer
Eckstein
McKinley
Adam Rinkhouse
George E. Vanfossen
Palmetto Fibre Company
New Yo
London
VanFossen
England
Charles M. Winger
East Seventh Street
OW. OH. Smith
Charlesville
West Patrieck Street
Fire and Track Highlights From 1978
May 26 1978 report notes a midnight barn fire at the estate of Rev Isaac M Mo saving a larger blaze. Arthur D Woillard recalls prompt fire response. George Crouse Jr improves after illness. Frederick High School wins annual track meet with 168 points ahead of Middletown 135. 1600 participants.
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Dickerson
Isaac M. Mo
Arthur D. Woillard
George. Little
George Crouse
Braddock Heights
Frederick High School
Middletown High
Washington Daybook political infighting and labor outlook
A 1948 Washington Daybook digest notes a Democratic National Committee power struggle led by figures like McGrath Allen and Aiken. It discusses Truman administration loyalty, ADA opposition, and potential successors while previewing Labor leadership under Ed Keating as optimism rises for a new leader from unexpected places.
Party Etiquette Guide on Meeting New People
At a social gathering focus on catching each introduced person’s name. If you miss a name ask for repetition and confirm the correct spelling to remember them. Practice active listening and note the context to help recall who you meet.
Congressional Poll Favors Taft or Vandenberg for Presidency
Washington May 26 members of Congress favor Taft of Ohio and Vandenberg of Michigan as the best presidential choices among Republicans in a News & World Report poll. Taft leads in overall “very good” ratings, with Vandenberg strong among senators including Democrats, while Stassen fares poorly. Senate and House results show mixed party signals and a preference for national legislative experience in the White House.
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Triscoffs
Washington
Democratic Party
National Committee
Ranza
Presidenra McGrath
George Allen
Dioice
Bill Sissouri
Truman Com
Anumulrty
Eastern Pipeline Compear
Newle
Bob Hannegan
McGrath
Gael Sullivan
Jim Rowe
White House
Jim
Leon Henderson
Paul Porter
ADA
Truman
Rowe
Paul Aiken
Ofice
Edmo
Victor Emmanuel
George
Palace
Brother Allen
Eisenhower
Sam Pryor
Pryor
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Michigan
Ss. News & World Report
Aire
Senate
Stassen
MacArthur
Siassen
Davis
Dewey
Martin
Dewer
Messrs
New Strike Looms June 15
Washington reports a potential national emergency under Taft Hartley to avert a coast wide maritime strike set for June 15. Six unions seek wage increases while disputes over union hiring halls, used to place seamen and longshoremen, threaten talks guided by the Federal Mediation Service.
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Washington
Europe
Far East
Truman
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
CIO
Federal Mediation Service
Women's Clubs Buckeystown Hold Homemakers Meet
Guy Bell hosted the town Homemakers club with twenty two members in attendance. Plans were announced for a family picnic on June 16 at Mrs C H Lamar's home in Tus tarera. May meeting of the McKaig WwoS was held at the home of Mrs John Droneburg with sixteen members present. The meeting, led by President Mrs Everest Duvall, featured spiritual life by Mrs Gilbert Berry readings by Alan Leese and Mrs Rodney Rippreen and a talk by Mrs Ralph Lenhart titled Women in Path of Service. The goodwill box was won by Mrs Charles Hossler. Refreshments followed and the group planned to meet in June at Mrs Ida Mercer’s home.
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Buckeystown
Guy Bell
C. H. Lamar
Tustarera
Seswae
Sien
Irs
McKaig WS. C3
McKaig Wwos. CS
Mes
John Droneburg
Everest Duvall
Gilbert Berry
Alan Leese
Rodney Rivpeen
Ralph Lenhart
Clyde Bower
Charles Hossler
Ida Mercer
Blame on Soviets for Austrian treaty deadlock
Secretary of State Marshall blamed Russia for the failure of Allies to negotiate an Austrian independence treaty. He said completion would test the Soviets desire for better international relations and announced a proposed Danube navigation conference in Belgrade, provided for in Balkan peace treaties. He also offered no new information on any US loan to Israel.
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Washington
Marshall
Russia
United States
Britain
France
Danube
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Palestine
Israel
Virden Withdraws Resignation as Commerce Chief
John C. Virden again withdraws his resignation as Commerce Secretary after disclosure his 21 year old daughter Euphemia works for the Russian news agency Tass. Secretary Sawyer confirms Virden will continue leading the Commerce Department and pursue industry cooperation as before. A deed in Cannons Addition records a property transfer for about $8.00 in stamps. The piece also lists major ocean currents: Gulf Stream, Kuroshio, Agulhas, East Australian, and Brazil Current.
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Washington
John C. Virden
Coerce
Sawyer
Dens
Commerce Denar
Virdern
OIC
Gulf of Mexico
Japan
Western
Pacific
Agulhas
Africa
Australia
Anniversaries and Obituaries Highlight 18th to 20th Century Figures
Today in history notes milestones from 1453 to 1947 including US Marines landing at Okinawa and the Montana territory creation. Birthdays feature William Barton, William P. Letchworth, Edward P. Alexander, Hubert C. New, and others with brief biographical mentions. Also lists notable births, deaths, and a pension of events in 1924 immigration bill and 1942 North Africa drive.
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Butler County
Hubert C New Seal
Phytor
Canada
Okinawa
Commodore Perry Manes
Japan
Montana
Congress
E. K. Smith
Brazos
Andrew Johnon
United States
Prague
North
Africa
Yankee Stadium
Red Sox
Personal Visit Notes Include Stull Family Guests
A list of visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Stull Bethel includes Eugene Stull Hi Grafton Yost Paul Stull and children Sylvia Ann Mary Helen and Edgar of West Virginia along with Sylvester Burker Fred and Mr and Mrs Steiner Ramsburg and daughter May Burrier of Walker also Mr and Mrs Frank Keyser and son Richard of Freder Mr Clarence B Stull and others. Miss Corinne E Moore a student nurse at Morey Hospital Baltimore spends a month with her parents Mr and Mrs V Moore. Also noted are Scott id L. Weddie Seventh street and local hotel deliveries as well as several named residents and the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs William McKinnon of Dickerson at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Antarctic iceberg lifespans up to ten years. Arctic life about two years.
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R. V. Stull
Bethel
Eugene Stull
Hi Grafton Yost
Paul Stull
Sylvia Ann
Mary Helen
Edgar
West Virginia
S. Sylvester Burker
Fred
Airs
Steiner Ramsburg
May Burrier
Walker
Frank Keyser
Richard
Freder
Clarence B. Stull and i
Margaret Brown
Orlando
Fila
Capitol
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Brown
Corinne E. Moore
Morey Hospital
Balti
Andra V. Moore
Eas
Scottid L. Weddie
Seventh Street
Daser
Sendra
Roosevelt and Rideau
Garland G Ton
Bule
Mir
Jir
PL. VonEivf
Genevieve Herwig
M. Rath Summers
Leonard Wachier
Henry Falk
Mary Russell Hendrickson
West 2Nd Street
Greenbrier College
Lewisburg
W. Va
Faust
Glee Club
William McKinnnn
Dickerson
William Herbert
Frederick Memorial Hospital
New Plant Readied for West Patrick Printing Firm Expansion
West Patrick Street plant undertakes major relocation to a new site. A separated postcard stock area and an expanded high speed press unit will boost production while old facilities remain online. Frederick officials name Hoch of New York as a consultant and Mock as contractor for the project.
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West Patrick Printing Firm
Page One
West Patrick Street
Frederick
Fred W. Hoch
New York
Hr. Hoch
U. S
Washington
Joseph W. Urner
J. Herman Mock
Freredy Company
Union Manufacturing Company
Gove Printing Office
Lesson Notes on Usage and Pronunciation
The text discusses language usage common misuses pronuncation and spelling. It highlights phrases may have been so and it might have been so and explains deprecatory pronunciation and enclose versus inclose. It also defines consonant in agreement context and urges daily vocabulary growth by mastering one word.
Dorothy Dix Advice Chides Husbands For Domestic Neglect
Readers request help on keeping marriages lively as husbands socialize away from home. Dorothy Dix says many wives face loneliness and babysitting duties while husbands ignore, urging couples to negotiate regular at home time to balance family life.
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Greenfield
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Charles Winniger
Athens
H. Freeman Matthews
Sweden
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Charles E. K. Mees
Eastman Kodak
Leonard Bacon
Solvay
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Tar
Antarctic
Arctic
Dorothy Dix
Four Wall
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Friend Wise
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