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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1948
Page
4
The piece extols the American press as a cornerstone of the republic and a guardian of free speech. It notes broad readership, vast daily circulation, and the duty of editors to resist government censorship to prevent the death of freedom.
Alvin L. Dudley of Mt. Airy argues that higher wages raise consumer costs unless production rises. he criticizes unions and labor leaders for encouraging short workdays and "get something for nothing" attitudes while blaming inflation on politicians and public misperceptions. The letter closes with a note about wildlife migration.
Dorothy Dix explores how parental praise and fault finding shape a child’s ego and future. She argues excess praise breeds braggarts, while constant undermining creates an inferiority complex, urging balanced encouragement and the cue of “you can do better” from mothers.
A county man is found guilty of second degree murder after a nine minute Circuit Court verdict. Frank De Lashmutt sells his 9000 acre Concho county ranch for 22000 to a syndicate. Baltimore century run reports two riders, 192 miles from Baltimore to Frederick. Burglars loot two Frederick homes, Mrs Mantz and Hager, with items seized. Clarke Place targeted. Woman's Co. prepares to organize and practice on College Place grounds.
There were 2270 new voters registered in the city and county on first registration day ahead of the November election, a gain of 716 for Republicans. An 18-year-old girl who stole about 200 dollars from a local merchant's home was sentenced to a year in the House of Correction. Armistice Day events loom with two observances planned on November 11 and 12, including a large parade on November 12.
Washington Daybook reports General Lucius Clay telling Senator Fulbright that Moscow fears American resolve, notes Russia aims to infiltrate and confuse, and promises the US edge if it shows it will not retreat. He compares Soviet tactics to a bat versus a jiujitsu artist. Fulbright criticizes bureaucratic hurdles hindering his Foreign Relations role.
Kemp's Department Store at the Square shifts from partnership to corporate form as Kemp's Incorporated. Partners Sam W Maples and Annie K Maples remain in control with Sam W Maples Sr as president and Annie K Maples as secretary treasurer. Sam W Maples Jr now heads the ready to wear department. This change aims to involve the Maples children in the business while keeping management unchanged.
The Oregon Journal, long a Democratic-leaning paper, declares support for Governor Dewey citing call for unity, labor harmony, and steady leadership. It notes Truman’s campaign conduct and Dewey’s promise of a spring housecleaning and broader liberal partnership with Earl Warren.
Washington dispatch notes White House staff show little interest in Truman’s whereabouts when he campaigns. The piece covers cabinet feuds involving Brannan and Krug, Forrestal’s campaign role, budget officers’ worries, and rumors of Carrillo and Perle Mesta amid political shifts and Dewey talk.
Private Green, son of John E Green of Lime Kim, is stationed in Texas with the Army Air Force. His address cites 13277118 3727 Trains Squadron Flight 3401 Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas.
Clark Alfonso Clark, former treasurer of the Past Exalted Rulers Council of Western Maryland, was ordered held for the November grand jury on embezzlement and forgery charges after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Bostetter. Witnesses said forged signatures appeared on lodge checks. Clark admitted testimony against others but denied wrongdoing. Heroin seized from the Italian liner Vulcania totaled about $200 000 by customs officials in New York.
Miss Jessie Cronk spoke at the Keysville Lutheran church to a large audience Tuesday night. Representing societies from Tanertown Ion Bridge and Uniontown, local ministers attended. Children led by Miss Wallie Shorb and Mrs Arthur Clabaugh sang. The offering of 78.35 will fund two children’s schooling in India. China's menthol production for the year is about triple last year's output.
Castel Gandolfo Italy Oct 2 Pope Pius XII condemned public finance practices he said undermine the moral conscience of the people. He spoke to delegates from 10 nations at a Rome conference of the International Institute of Public Finance and criticized leaders guided by partisan spirit and unhealthy ideologies.
Sheriffs deputies conducted a goat detail in Veil Springs after repeated complaints about roaming goats destroying gardens and crops. At Warren Harvey’s home they found six goats wandering in weeds. the animals were unowned and origins unknown, about eight weeks in the area. The sheriff offered goats to anyone who applies at the office.
New York oil shares led the stock market rise with gains around a point as trading began. A. K. Selden, 94, longtime inspector of public buildings, died in Charles Town after a brief illness.
Kritsings, son of Mr and Mrs Steve Kritsings of North Market street, enlisted September 1 for Army service and has qualified for Officers Training School. He trains to be commissioned as a First Lieutenant at Camp Breckinridge, Ky, with unit Col 506 Abn Inf Reg 01st Airborne Div.
Washington outlines how veterans with 90 days or more of service between 1940 and 1948 may defer from the draft by joining a reserve unit or proving such a unit is accessible. The law allows deferment if a veteran cannot join a suitable reserve unit, affecting thousands of short term veterans. Overnight arrests report several intoxication and reckless driving cases, plus a note on a hens laying a double egg. Typhoon in Hainan Island leaves 30 dead and 300 homeless with $5,000 in damage.
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