Dear Miss Dix and the Problem of Early Marriage
Dorothy Dix advises against early marriage for 16 and 18 year olds without stable income or clear plans. She warns parents to delay nuptials until both partners can support a household, noting risks of divorce and poverty. The column also notes differing opinions from readers about family plans and age gaps in marriage.
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Washington Daybook voices anger over Greece mission clash
Washington Daybook notes the clash in the State Department over Dwight Griswold head of the U S economic mission to Greece. Rep Kurt Stefan demands Griswold recall, criticizing Ambassador MacVeagh and warning of political fallout for the Marshall Plan. The piece also covers Senate War Investigating Committee hearings and Truman era loyalties.
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State Department
Dwight Griswold
U. S
Greece
Griswold
Nebraska
Lincoln MacVeagh
Hut
Congress
Kurt Stefan
Appropriations
MacVeagh
Stefan
Marshall
Robert Lovett
Jack Preurifoy
America
December’s Dual Face in Weather and Sky
A reflective piece weighs December’s harsh climate against its subtle beauty. It contrasts frosted mornings with cool air and mist, and December evenings with rich sunsets and bright stars. The author notes a dark debit alongside a hopeful credit for those who look closely.
Shortest Days Bring Mild Cold Across Hemisphere
As days shorten the sun sits low and delivers a slanted light with little heat. The earth stores summer warmth and releases a remnant of warmth, moderating cold in many places. Coldest days generally arrive only in late January.
Phrase corrections for tense and spelling
The text presents a misquotation example about a stenographer and secretary, contrasting an incorrect form with a corrected version. It also includes a peculiar line about rivers carrying debris to the sea.
Fifty Years Ago Local Hemrs From The Columns Of The News
For the first time in 24 years Republicans control the Court House as retiring Democrats leave offices. George A. Schroeder appointed court crier and librarian replacing Capt. Beckley. County Commissioners organize with Harman presiding and Ausherman, Eichelberger, Jenkins, Brust named to key posts. Wobbers rob Mrs Mack’s Brunswick boarding house. valuables taken from three boarders. Pleasant Walk Correspondent notes an Anti-Leafers Association formation after month of meetings. Noah Cramer installs brownstone porch on his West Third Street mansion.
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George A. Schroeder
Q. S.J. Beckley
Board OF County Commissioners
Wr. H. Harm
Anti-Leafers Association
Noah
Cramer
West Third Street
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columnns Of The News
Twenty years ago December 1 1927 items note storm damage with 39 to 60 mph gales, Frederick County Bar Association adopts new minimum fee schedule, Aldermen deduct $600 from Bantz building sale price to American Oil, Citizens Truck Company budget raised to 4000, November mild with 25 to 74 degree temperatures and below normal rainfall.
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Frederick County Bar Association
Leslie N. Coblentz
Edwards. Delaplaine
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Board of Aldermen
Bantz
West Patrick Street
American Oil Company
Citizens Truck Company
Fewer scalp ringworm cases in Montgomery schools
Dr. Claire A. Christman public health official said scalp ringworm cases among Montgomery County school children have dropped from 91 in 1946-47 to 20 so far this year. With current cure rates, fewer than 10 cases are projected by 1948.
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Montgomery Coll
Claire A. Christman
Asiant
Christman
Takoma Park
Silver Springs
Bible Thoughts in Wonder-Workings and Earthly Names
A reflective observation by Minot J. Savage notes that people seek God yet perceive Him hidden. in everyday elements such as grass, stars, and flowers, His presence is revealed as the divine name spelled by nature.
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Earth
Minot
J. Savage
Truman Breaks Precedent in Appointing Postmaster General
President Truman appoints former letter carrier Jesse Donaldson as Postmaster General, breaking a long standing pattern of political appointments. The move elevates a career government worker who has run the Post Office while Hannegan led the Democratic National Committee, signaling a shift toward merit over party rewards.
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Truman
Post Office
Post Office Department
Jesse Donaldson
Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Donaldson
American Democracy
District of Columbia
Doctor Says Throwing New Light On Diabetes
Nobel prizes for insulin discovery and for showing extra glands affect diabetes. Islands of Langerhans in the pancreas produce insulin, while other glands influence the disease. Diabetes involves excess blood sugar due to impaired starch and sugar processing, with potential multiple diabetes types and evolving treatment insights. The article also notes Post Office efficiency, government careers, and a patient Q and A about diabetes risk and weight management.
Marshall Lays It On The Line
Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports on Secretary of State Marshall urging a halt to inflammatory Soviet broadcasts. Highlights include attacks on American art, Danish and Norwegian broadcasts, and cautions about U S power while noting the UN seeks to curb false information. Also includes local notices from classmates and 4-H club activities.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
INEA
Ratio Moscow
George C. Marshall
Veterans Guide Highlights Volunteer Service After War
Washington remembers General Bradley urging continued volunteer hospital work as VA Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee reports broad support from 309 organizations including Red Cross and Salvation Army. Chairman FLR Her praises year round dedication of volunteers who travel to VA hospitals to aid patients and morale.
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General Bradley
Veterans Administration
Bradley
VA Voluntary Service National Advisory Commttee
Red Cross
The
Salvation Army
Veterans’ Orgalions
FL R Her
Ashington
Kerr
Herr
Alsry
Thurman
Wait and Trust in Uncertain Times
A commentary reflecting on failed future forecasting, noting a long vanished newspaper once lacked foresight about world events. The piece urges humility and trust rather than speculative predictions, referencing the era’s deflation and the absence of leaders like Hitler, Churchill, or Roosevelt in discussion.
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Hitler
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rabson Newspaper
Describe a store with vivid, nonrealistic depictions
A compact sketch of a shop aims to capture its mood and character rather than exact realism. The description highlights atmosphere, lighting, color, and textures to convey a sense of place.
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