The United States must choose between gifts and earned returns
An old economic thinker warned the United States risks hollowing itself by continuing to give away its substance. He notes America has been the world’s principal creditor since 1918, contrasts with Britain’s prewar lending, and argues exports should be paid in money or usable materials rather than endless gifts. The question remains whether policy will shift.
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Brooks Adams
United States
Britain
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Washington
Sally
Johnny
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
R. D.F
Oklahoma
City
Okla
Speed of Thought in Athletics and Life
The article notes athletes show quick speed of mind and body, enabling instant action in football and baseball. It argues that rapid thinking aids public speaking, persuasion, and personal discourse, drawing attention and boosting influence through clever, quick remarks. It emphasizes coordination between mind and body as key to successful performance.
Letter to the Editor on Interference From Diathermy Devices
William D. McCulin argues that medical diathermy equipment causes TV interference and cites FCC Public Notice 7722 from March 9, 1947. He notes medical devices must be screened or frequency controlled if interference cannot be eliminated and urges physician cooperation with regulations.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
William D. McCulin
Strength For Today by Earl L Congress Not The Way To Solve Any Problem
A reflection on avoiding problems by masking them and not facing moral issues. The author warns that sweeping unpleasant realities under the rug leads to unhappiness and social criticism. Emphasizes confronting one's own unworthiness and failures rather than hiding them.
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Earl L. Congress
D. D
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Babson Newspaper Synd
Woman's Exchange To Be Established Here
A Woman's Exchange patterned on successful cooperatives will open Wednesday in All Saints Parish Hall Court Street under Mrs. S Johnston. It will operate Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 12 and 3 to 5, staffed by volunteers, handling only clean resale clothing Shoes hats and clothes in first class condition. Profits go to All Saints projects and the exchange is non denominational.
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Woman's Exchange
Art Saints Parish Hall
Court Street
5. S. Johnston
Knowledge and Wisdom: Distinct Yet Interdependent
A concise reflection on knowledge as factual understanding and wisdom as applying truth. The author argues wisdom guides actions using known facts and stresses the need for both to navigate life. The piece attributes the insight to WN A LUFBURROW.
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A. Lufburrow
Beegle Elected President of Maryland Chiropractic Association
Dr. D L Beegle of Emmitsburg was elected president of the Maryland Chiropractic Association at the annual meeting in Hagerstown. He has served as secretary and treasurer of the association for the past three years.
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D. L. Beegle
Emmitsburg
Maryland Chiropractic Association
Hagerstown
Fifty Years Ago Local Hems From The News Nov 1 1897
Approximately 1619 residents had voted in four Frederick city precincts by 130 p m with favorable weather for turnout. The Frederick County Floricultural Society opened its chrysanthemum show at the rink and Opera House with judge Henry Fischer of Baltimore. Josiah Klixe and family Wolfsville found their spring house looted of blackberry wine and victuals during the Jove feast at Grossnickle's meeting house. Harmony Grove correspondent notes the new school will be ready for occupancy tomorrow and asks parents to ensure attendance. The Young Men's Christian Association schedules the first concert of the season on Nov 19 performed by the Ladies Symphony orchestra.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
Josiah Klixe
Wolfsville
Grossnickle’s
Harmony Grove
Young Men's Christian Association
Ladies Symphonur Orchestra
Kiwanians
Lions Club
la Cabin
Holmes D. Baker
Arrmee
Izaak
Pomona Grangers
Frederick Home For
St. John’s
Samuel S. Johnston
Cumberland
Westernport
Thomas J. Preston
Red Cross
Hood Girls
Feagavilie Luther League
Local Items From The Columns Of The News 1927
Twenty years ago items note a 75 foot aerial truck set to arrive during the week, a Veterans Day parade on November 11, and October precipitation of 7.53 inches the heaviest on record except June 1926. Births include twin sons to Mr and Mrs William Lamb Din at Frederick City Hospital. Six men from United Fire Company engine house suffered monoxide gas exposure during improvement work. LeRay Hoke Roger Cook and Charles Bishop were among the injured but recovered, with three returning to work.
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Istice
William Lambdin
North Market Street
Frederick City Hospital
United Fire Company
LeRay Hoke
Roger Cook
Charles Bishop
Tidlands Plot Draws Court Test and Clark Pact
Washington Daybook recounts Supreme Court ruling that tidelands are federal property and a controversial agreement by Attorney General Tom Clark with California. Ed Pauley and aides face scrutiny over private oil access, with Littell’s motion challenging the pact and potential retroactive leases.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Supreme Court
Ed Pauley
California
Truman
Natron
Clark
Littell
Tidelands
Democratic Party
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Pauley
Tideland
Harold Ickes
Justice Department
Biddle
Tom Clark
Land
Secretry of the Interior
Scott Free
Interior Department
Krug
State of California
Allocation fears and debates on steel control in postwar economy
Washington debates how to manage steel distribution under Marshall plan criteria as a government agency or industry led allocation could shape broad manufacturing output. Officials warn that any federal control risks anti trust issues and widespread impact across automakers, distributors, and other sectors.
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Washington
United States
America
Dorothy Dix on Teaching Children to Talk and Social Manners
Dorothy Dix argues that teaching a child to speak is crucial and often neglected. Mothers rush simple milestones while many children remain unable to express thoughts, limiting opportunities and friendships for life. Conversation shapes relationships and opportunities, not just words, and requires patient, deliberate guidance.
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Newcastle
Social Etiquette Guide on Refusing Dances
A girl declines a dance with a man she dislikes and also refuses a second man's invite while noting she hopes he may ask later. The guide stresses that refusing one man but dancing with another is rude and should be avoided.
Separation Agreement Between Cal ver Craver and Wanda Craver Filed
A separation agreement between Calvin E Craver and Wanda B Craver was filed Friday in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The terms require the couple to live apart, Craver to pay $500 to his wife for her share of personal property, and custody of their daughter to Mrs Craver while Craver contributes half her support weekly. Alto n Bennett represented Craver and Edward D Storm argued for Mrs Craver.
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Calvin E
Wanda B. Craver
East Third Street
Circuit Court
Craver
Weather Summary for November 1947 and Nearby Metrics
The report notes 0.02 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am today, with November rainfall to date at trace and normal November precipitation at 263 inches. November 1946 recorded 1.62 inches. year-to-November 1 deficit stands at 3.60 inches for 1947. Yesterday's high was 59, with a year-ago high of 62. Low last night 43, vs 54 previously. Sunset 5:11 pm, sunrise 6:39 am. Moon rises 9:16 pm, sets 10:57 pm. Rivers: Monocacy slightly cloudy at Buckerstown Dam. Potomac clear at Point of Rocks.
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Buckerstown Dam
Potomac
Point of Ri
November Comes With Hallowe'en Followed By Festive Town Events
After Halloween and October leave, Frederick turns to November with a gala parade Amvets sponsored dance at the State Armory and prize contests. Bankers and agricultural leaders attend Maryland State Bankers Association sessions while Methodists and Lutherans hold peace meetings. Local crime notes include burglaries and a tragic string of accidents. Community events loom: theater, music, and the Community Chest drive start November 14.
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Perade
Amvets
State Armory
Frederick
Brunswick
Baltimore
C. C. Stuli
Maryland State Bankers’ Association
Methodists’ Baltimore
Maryland Lutheran Synod
Sunday School Association
Veterans Guide clarifies terminal leave bonds and GI benefits
Publicity notes many veterans cash terminal leave bonds but some prefer bonds paying interest. If a bond owner dies before maturity, it passes to wife and children, else to parents, then Treasury. Other questions cover Civil Service disability points, overseas service bonuses, misdated War Savings bonds, GI Bill training wages, NSLI dividends, and eligibility for GI Bill after a blue discharge. Also a note on a 10 year ground lease in Ohio and a political aside about Truman and Marshall.
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Thomas M. Nial Wershington
New Orleans
Treasury Department
Biloxi
Mics
Army
Hawaii
National Guard unification idea stirs controversy
Washington notes describe Maj Gen Harry Vaughan advocating unifying the National Guard with the Organized Reserve, during a period of Guard recruitment campaigns. The piece also surveys potential Democratic vice presidential contenders for 1948 including Forrestal Harriman and Jackson, and comments on the Supreme Court’s current partisan balance and regional representation.
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Peter Edson
Washington
GNEA
Harry H. Vaughan
White House
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Truman
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Tde
Harry S. Truman
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Tesh
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Jackson
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Roosevelt
Robert H Jackson
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Hugo Black
Burton
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Reed
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Black
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Mississippi River
Murphy
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New Yor
Kratt Sturter
Austria
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