News Post publication details and rates 1946
The News printed in Frederick in 1946 lists publication details, frequency, and subscription rates. It notes establishment in 1658, address on Court Street, Frederck, and that it is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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Great Southern Ptg & Mfg CO
Sowu Ee AU Communications
News News-Post
Suilomg
Court St. Frederck
Nad
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Freder
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Heat pumps tapped to warm Chattanooga homes
Five Chattanooga houses will be heated this winter by reverse cycle heat pumps using groundwater from 200 foot wells. Officials say the system could cut electricity use to about a quarter of ordinary heaters, potentially smoothing winter and summer demand and signaling a heating revolution.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Japan approves new constitution reform under military occupation
The Diet backs a new charter promising sovereignty to the people, renouncing war, and creating a US style supreme court. The emperor is reduced in role and a premier cabinet must sit in the Diet. Critics call it fiat imposed by General MacArthur, hoping liberal sentiment will grow into action.
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Japan
Diet
Supreme Court
United States Tribunal
MacArthur
Strength For Today Dedication And Self Sacrifice
In a reflection inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton a tale recounts a crewman sharing his last biscuit with a sleeping comrade to prevent starvation. The act, done stealthily, reveals heroic self sacrifice in the face of possible death and illustrates that many heroes go unrecognized in daily life.
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Sir Ernest Shackton
Shackleton
Broadway Prospects and Stage Scoop From New York
Broadway producers forecast simultaneous deals as Franchot Tone signs to a film project. Gene Raymond plans a psy thriller with mystery author Alexander Knox among others. Mike Gordon joins as director while Universal-International backs a London fashion showcase. Kaiser-Frazer expands into New York auto row with Muntz securing rights. Australian talent scouts may be hidden in Columbia’s roster. Lucille Ball and Danny Kaye named top comics by Associated Drama Guilds. John Golden skewers critics in Esquire with quips on stage and pen versus performance.
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Jack O'Brian
New York
Franchot Tone
Dy Iwegmures
Tone
Gene Raymond
Alexander Knox
Mike Gordon
Groun Theater
Boocoo
Lindyese
Universal-International Pix
Goldwyn Girls
Hollywood
Auto Row
Madman” Muntz
Los Angeles
Kaiser
Esquire
Ashton Stevens
Vaciqun Davies
Kiepura
Evor
Social Etiquette in Crowd Apology Dilemma
A reader notes crowd etiquette and offers guidance on responding to accidental bumps. The piece includes a stray Washington report from March 31 noting beef oversupply and a wholesale dealer’s comment that current supply exceeds demand at present prices.
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Washington
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
From the November 1 1896 issue readers learn returns from the election would be broadcast via telegraph and phone by Major Harvey R Lease. Halloween festivities at Miss Myre Grabill’s home featured tricks and games while Dr Madison Nelson’s lodgings saw a theft of an overcoat later recovered without gloves. Local prankish Halloween joy extended to West Third Street with corn tossed about. Political headlines claim McKinley leading by 500 in the county with Blair Lee likely to win for Congress and McDonald projected to lose by at least 1060 votes.
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Western Union
Interstate
Harvey R. Lease
Myre Grabill
South Market Street
Madison Nelson
Baltimore
Dr. Nelson
Hallowe'en
West Ihird Street
McKinley
Blair
Lee
Congress
John} McDonald
Twenty Years Ago Local Ems From The Columns Of The News
Twenty Years Ago Local items from the Columns of the News dated November 1, 1926 note Clifford Doll confined home with sprained ankle from a stumble while alighting a car. Rev Edward Helfenstein to be honored by All Saints parish Nov 19 for St Marys chapter anniversary. Herbert Morningstar after a shoulder dislocation to hospital following an auto strike. John Cr Jamison sells 114 acre farm north of Frederick to C Moore with possession set for April 1.
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Clifford Doll
West Fifth Street
ALL Saints
Church
Jurat
Edward T. Helfenstein
Episcopal Church
Diocese of Maryland
Hood
St. Mary's
Herbert Morningstar
Je Wns
John Cr Jamison
O'Possumtown Pike
Frederick
Duting C. Moore
Passenger Ship Shortage Hits U S Maritime Fleet
Washington dispatch details a severe shortage of U S passenger ships after World War II, noting only about 20 civilian passenger ships remain. Most were converted to troop transports or scrapped, with only a few liners ready for reconversion and limited passenger capacity on cargo vessels.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Law
NEA
United States
Matsonia
Hawaii
Rand
Vulcania
Italy
U. S
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Pacific
South America
Hawai
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
U. S. Maritime Commission
Bul Gwep Louispuils
Coast Guard
Manhattan
Ericsson
U.S
Caribbean
Office of War Mobilizattion Raving
Steward’s Department
Maritime Commission
Europe
Anniversaries and births mark today in history
Today in History lists 1814 Frances Miriam Whitcher born in White Lock with later fame as a humorist, 1815 Crawford W. Long Georgia surgeon pioneer anestheticist, 1849 William Merritt Chase artist, 1860 Boss Penrose lawyer and politician, 1871 Stephen Crane author, plus other milestones from 1765 to 1970. Birthdays include George J Hecht Grantland Rice Dr Joan F Fulkren Merte Thorpe Sholem Asch George P Baker and Elias M Boudy. Also notes lunches at Frederick High, Bible class, and industrial delegation to the National Metal Trades Association.
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Crawford W. Long
Georgia
Morton
Danielsville
Williamy Merritt Chase
New York
Franklin Co
Ind
Boss Penrose
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Stephen Crane
The
U. S
Albert J. Myer
U.S. Signal Corps
Young Women's Christian Association
New York City
Spain
Philip
Pines
Germany
Spokane
Wash
Hitler
George J. Hecht
Parents Mag
National Child Service Bureau
Grantland Rice
Jsports
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Joan F. Fulkren
Yale
St. Paul
IM Minn
Merte Thorpe
Washington, D.C
Nation's By
Brimfield
Til
Sholem Asch
Stamford
Conn
Poland
George P. Baker
Hartyard
State Dept
Cambridge
Mass
Elias M. Boudy
Los Angeles
Lake Tapps
Giaposttlonis
National Airport to Get Five New Hangars
The National Airport will receive five new hangars at a cost of 500000 dollars. Approval for construction was given today by the Civilian Production Administration. The hangars will be used for service and maintenance.
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Washington
Nasional
Civilian Production Administration
Patients Expected at Veterans Hospital November Arrival
Martinsburg Virginia deputy administrator J B Cress says about 250 patients will reach the Newton D Baker Veterans Hospital on November 15. Fifty domiciliary cases and about 200 medical surgical and tuberculosis patients will be admitted as the facility now serves about 170 bed patients and 300 domiciliary patients. No ceremony planned for arrivals. Halloween pass without major observance in Frederick County except Brunswicks Lions Club parade. Police expect prank reports later and residents lament obscene window markings.
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W. Va
Newton D. Baker Veterans
J. B. Cress
Richmond
Army
Cress
Hallowe'en
Frederick
Brunswitk
Lions Club
Cnmm
Damascus High completes week long Community Chest drive
The Damascus High School Community Chest drive ran October 21 through October 26 with the plate passed in namerooma for contributions. A total of 84.21 dollars was donated to the drive.
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Damascus H. S
Namerooma
Questions on the Block Guide Veterans Affairs Topics
Washington on November 1 runs a Q and A on GI Bill issues. Readers raise concerns about VA subsistence checks for nonpaid schooling, bond scams, Bradley Legion relations, GI Bill loan guarantees, discharge appeals, and study funds. Answers advise returning erroneous checks, consulting Legal Aid, and using VA resources for language study and loan guarantees.
Luffs Stuff With Fer Luff Burrow's Wise Driftwood Thought
A reflective column argues life as a rushing stream where people drift with the current. It urges readers to resist passivity, claiming we can set our own course through effort and will to triumph over forces shaping our path. Written as a quotation attributed to N. A. Lufburrow.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Gas tax rise eyed for District of Columbia
Washington reports gas line taxes in the District of Columbia will be increased. District Commissioners urge drafting legislation to raise the rate from three to four cents per gallon, aligning with Maryland and near the Virginia figure. Funds will support street improvements.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Legislaion
Maryland
Virginia
Doctor Urges Sanatorium Entry For TB Patients
A physician explains TB remains a major health problem with strong decline in cases and deaths. Early discovery, skin tests and chest X rays are used to find cases. streptomycin helps some treatments, but rest remains crucial. Sanatorium care in early stages could reduce treatment days and improve outcomes.
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T. B
William A. O'Brien
NEA
Man
Dorothy Dix Answers Siege of Jealousy and Domestic Strife
Dorothy Dix addresses a wife whose husband ogles every pretty girl and resists settling down, advising detachment from his flirtations and calling for decisive actions if the wife cannot change. A separate letter from an unhappy husband seeks guidance on staying in his job while his wife urges relocation near her parents, with Dix urging firm boundaries and practical steps. Teens ponder future children names before marriage, with Dix noting teen fantasies vs. real-life expectations.
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Miss Dix
Lhfe
Jane
Mama
Papa
Homecoming Queen to preside at Western Maryland game
Westminster October 31 Miss Jackie Kilham of Baltimore will be queen at Western Maryland College for the Hampden Sydney football clash. Homecoming festivities include a president's reception and a dance, marking the first homecoming since 1943.
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Westminster
Jackie Kilham
Baltimore
Western Maryland
Hampden-Sydney
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