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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
2
An archival newspaper fragment from The News dated Tuesday October 15 1946. It presents editorial policy, guidance on letters to the editor, and a phonetic glimpse of the publication’s masthead and address. The tone reflects standard mid century press practice including real name required for opinion submissions.
Solicitors canvass the city for a 22,300 Community Chest goal set by the budget committee as the minimum needed for seven agencies to operate next year. The drive blends seven drives into one wartime appeal, urging prompt, adequate giving under the Red Feather banner for bystanders and youth programs.
The Pravda editorial urges more aggressive leadership in Soviet industry and art, faulting factory committees for slipping from party control. It describes a Kremlin driven crusade to heighten communist prestige, with unclear risk of anti communist ideas gaining footholds.
An older devotional explaining Jesus death and resurrection. It reflects on why Jesus said it was expedient he go away and how the ascension enables ongoing ministry to all people across ages. The piece references Paul noting Jesus ascended above all heavens to fill all things and hints at his preparing a place.
Secretary of War Robert Patterson tells the American Federation of Labor that free speech and a free press are essential to preventing war. He argues that disarming nations and suppressing liberties invite aggression, cites Nuremberg as showing leaders must be held accountable, and warns nations will not fear war if the U.S. appears weak. He endorses a strong national defense and World Peace through a robust United Nations program if supported by major powers.
The article reflects on Jesus as present with his followers after the ascension. It quotes Matthew about being with disciples always and explains that Christ’s departure enables his nearness to believers. The message offers comfort and assurance of ongoing divine presence.
Quoted lines praise divine retribution from II Samuel 22 48 and John Hay reflecting on judgment. The author asserts that God will avenge and bring down the people who oppose him, warning that mockery of God is futile and eventual justice prevails.
Today was Governor's Day at the Frederick Fair but attendance may be limited as no definite arrival time was secured. Fourth Regiment officers arrived on a special train while a committee awaited him on the morning B and O trains.
Twenty years ago local items report a Home Mission Evangelistic campaign by Frederick Protestant church with about 200 workers planning three house to house visits during Oct 31 to Nov 7. Marylang gh schools statewide enter vocational and stock judging at Frederick Fair. Political candidates spoke at a dinner and rally in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key hotel.
A sprawling portable history notes entry lists 18th and 19th century figures born and deceased, including Leonard Neale and Ralph Blakelock, with odd spellings and data gaps. It traces Napoleon retreat, Lincoln Douglas debates, and WWII events, then lists notable birthdays such as Admiral Ingram and J. Kenneth Galbraith with dates and places.
Dorothy Dix argues middle age tempts women to give up and stay idle, warning this slumping leads to decay of health, mind, and social life. She notes both genders face pressure but women bear more, urging persistent effort, upkeep, and engagement to avoid a premature decline.
The article discusses routine hospital checks for new patients including urine and blood tests and X ray chest examinations recommended by major health groups. It notes these tests detect hidden diseases, explain blood metrics and the need for repeated syphilis testing, and emphasize early tuberculosis and heart disease detection.
Washington reports rewrite of IPCOG 1067 guiding U.S. military governance in Germany. SWNCC under John Hilldring revises directives as Germany advances with free elections, unified zones, and aims for a provisional central government ahead of a future peace treaty.
Twenty million adults in the United States have had chest X rays in five years. Among every 1000 examined, 12 show tuberculosis and 12 show other chest diseases. Routine hospital chest X rays could uncover many unpro prospected cases and improve infection control.
This Q and A excerpt explains Tsili Tsili as a village on the Watut River in New Guinea and defines a kinkajou as a Central American relative of the raccoon with a prehensile tail. It notes Isles of Scilly as the main source of London flowers in winter and mentions a DH Hornet aircraft with its 1944 first flight speed.
A brief note describes a shy child who rarely answers adults. It suggests gentle strategies such as giving the child a simple task to engage him and help him participate with guests. The guidance emphasizes patience and non pressured prompts rather than direct commands.
A brief study of the word inculcates meaning to teach and impress by frequent admonitions or urges on the mind. The notice cites Christ as an example, urging readers to increase their vocabularies by mastering one word per day.
New York fallout covers Lew Ayres seeking director duties not whim. Parmount signs Par sian singer Roger Dannes once with Jean Sablon style. Harry Carey Jr joins family acting tradition. Ernie Holst to lead Palm Beach club orchestra this December. Jill Meredith, Copa choir star, divorces Jean Meredith. Gus Kahn biopic in development at 20th Century Fox. Vaughn Monroe pens book Make Mine Muscle with a chapter on a rival baritone. Chorus girl mink coats prompt old saw revival.
Notes mention Eddie's fur coat, a new S1st Street restaurant lacking a corner, a round dining room with views for celebs, Judy Garland snubbing Freddy, Bartholomew Leone wooing the former kid star, Meyer Davis backing seven Broadway shows, Algonquin Hotel sold for a flat million, Frank Case’s rise and death, and Eugene O'Neill praising the film Sister Kenny.
A reflective piece urges more people to join the effort and abandon retropression. It emphasizes work, striving, and active participation to advance and reduce despair, advocating continual momentum for better times ahead.
Anthony Madden reports 832 of 4,700 wheat insured farms in Maryland Delaware and West Virginia filed loss claims for 1946 about 18 percent with 90 percent checked and paid. Louis Brightwell injured Sunday night by a railroad locomotive is in satisfactory condition at Frederick City Hospital.
Court actions list transfers of deeds among residents and couples in the county with nominal sums. Marriage licenses include numerous couples from Maryland towns and nearby states with ages stated. notes on sumptuary laws define limits on private citizen expenditures.
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