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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
4
A New York Times survey of 400 colleges shows 1947-48 costs will be 37 percent higher than 1940-41. Tuition and room and board have surged, affecting 2.5 million students and sparking concern about access for the economically disadvantaged, though affordable options remain for those willing to sacrifice.
A contemporary assessment notes widespread hunger and privation across European countries due to subnormal harvests and housing shortages. It warns of a bleak winter, rising disease from malnutrition, and calls for continued American relief to avert chaos and revolution while addressing misconceptions about U.S. wealth and charity.
Miss Marian E Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman J Grimm New Midway and Robert A Handley son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Handley of 365 Madison Street united in marriage at Grace Reformed Church on September 24. Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm officiated with organ by Barbara Kelly. The couple reception followed at the bride’s home with immediate family and close friends in attendance.
The text urges finding quiet spaces amid life’s clamor to hear God’s message. It argues that while God can speak in activity, regular withdrawal for worship strengthens purpose and peace, avoiding constant distraction.
The text presents religious reflections urging repentance from Luke 13 3 and a Bulwer-Lytton quotation on past deeds and atonement. It juxtaposes biblical warning with a historic author emphasizing penitence and burden of guilt.
During Rev T Freemann Dixon absence from the Presbyterian church home on West Third street an intruder entered and ransacked the house through all floors but nothing appears missing. Seven old soldiers from Cadiz Ohio visit Frederick registered at Carlin House while wagons were stolen from Bir P F Pampel a large watch dog a four foot high Russian Taastif guards property. Frederick Middletown Electric Railroad directors approve a power house to begin soon on Lewis F Refauver land two and a quarter miles from Middletown. Jacob Rosenstock among candidates for the House of Delegates appears on celluloid buttons for admirers.
A city and county effort led by service clubs plans a parade of all Scouts to fund Boy Scout programs. Also noted are a Baltimore hospital birth to Mr and Mrs Charles McCourt Square and a World Series recap with the Yankees sweeping Pittsburgh 4 to 3. George Naylor of Emmitsburg named to fill the late Be. E. Zimmerman’s town commissioner term.
Washington report analyzes farm price parity after OPA ending in 1946. It notes prices received by farmers rose to 286 percent of 1909-14 base while prices paid rose to 237 percent, creating a 121 to 100 parity and a 21 percent high, with parity and support policy under review.
In California, Sat. Bowers, son of Mr and Mrs James H. Bowers of 233 Dill avenues, enlisted in the Marine Corps on January 2, 1936 for a three year term. He graduated from Great Lakes Training School on October 25, 1946, then attended Electronics Material School at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, finishing May 29, 1947. He is now stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, with the address listed as SST. James H. Bowers, Jr. Co. A Signal Bn MB MTRC Camp Pendleton.
Washington reports show the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 10 percent freight-rate rise for railroads to cover higher fuel and steel costs, with warnings that a further 17 percent increase may follow. The piece argues wage and price controls, plus union pressure, fueled the inflation cycle, hurting workers as output lags and prices rise.
Walter R Heath of the Federal Office of Rent Contrel announced a new notice rule for landlord petitions under section 31a)2. Tenants will be notified when petitions are filed rather than after action. Tenants may submit helpful statements within 10 days of notification. New owners must file a change of ownership report within 15 days at the area rent office. Forms are available at the area rent office. Aluminum overtakes copper as leading non ferrous metal.
The lesson defines noncommittal as not expressing a decided opinion or giving clear consent or dissent. It contrasts mispronunciations and misspellings and urges expanding vocabulary by clustering one word per day.
The excerpt presents questions and answers about traditional fishing methods and seasonal terms. It asks which is the correct title for the Q and A segment and mentions items like gorge and flint used to catch fish and the term Squaw Winter.
Washington Daybook reports President Truman faces four crises including European prestige and price inflation from the Marshall Plan. It notes resistance to price controls, Republican and conservative Democrat attacks on socialism, and warnings about funding Western Europe. Senator Kilgore shifts stance as inflation looms and Capitol Hill debates anti communism and civil rights reforms.
The British Empire is the correct designation for all territories under the crown. The self governing communities of the empire are called the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Dorothy Dix advises on a mother who marries a man rejecting her seven children and threatens non attendance at funerals. The columnist notes such marry for security harms families and predicts regret. Other letters discuss whether a home needs children and teens dress choices, urging pre marriage agreement and individual taste.
Washington report details the VA prosthetic program serving 23,009 World War II veterans. It explains prosthetic service cards, repairs, and options to obtain limbs from nearby shops or with central office permission for distant specialists to save costs.
President Truman urged American women to back the national food saving program calling it an invaluable contribution to wartime welfare. In a nationwide radio address on women’s day he said women should use their influence at the ballot box to build a better world and stressed the housewife’s key role in program success.
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