News from Frederick Daily October 38 196
A brief Frederick Md newspaper front page item from the late 19th century. It notes publication details for The News by the Great Southern PTG and MFG Co, including prices and contact/address information. The text reflects standard early edition boilerplate and a note about corrections and Associated Press content.
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Great Southern Ptg & Mfg CO
Builong
Court St Frederick
Aid — Remper Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Frederick
Money for Unemployed Shows Large Reserve Stability
The unemployment insurance fund remains vast due to high employer contributions and strong postwar employment. Veterans collecting 20 dollars weekly for 52 weeks have declined from 1 785 425 to 968 000 as unemployment drops. Even with 2 700 000 jobless last March and 2 200 000 now, the fund endures.
Political Excitement and Shifting Voter Passion
Older readers recall stronger political fervor in the past with hot debates anger and even fights over issues. Today many are indifferent and less engaged though some say former zeal aided good government and higher voter turnout.
Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass
A reflective editorial argues that religious pretense persists in good people and church officials alike. It notes the gap between ideal standards and personal sin, urging humility and daily striving to approximate spiritual ideals despite human shortcomings.
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Earl L, Douglass
D. Vw
Conyright Betton
Bible Thoughts on Charity and Fellowship
A fragment quoted verse uses Leviticus while reflecting on brotherly aid and faith. The speaker contrasts strangers and fellow believers, urging not to harden hearts and to show charity within the Christian community. The verse echoes Whittier style about unity in faith and love.
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Whittier
Truman Decontrol Moves Foreshadow Election Fallout
Observers debate how President Truman’s move to decontrol affects the 1948 elections. Democrats claim timing may blunt GOP gains. Republicans warn price rises persist and meat supply remains tight. Labor influence via CIO-PAC boosts Democratic turnout in cities, though rural areas favor Republicans. Senate control looks fragile. House may tilt GOP, shaping future veto power and Truman renomination prospects.
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Washington
Truman
Bia Demon
Cio-Pac
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Mr. Truman
Today in History Anniversaries and historic figures
Today marks notable births and deaths including Robert L. Stevens 1781 naval engineer born Hoboken died 1856 Hosea Ballou 1796 Tufts College founder born Guilford died 1861 Harvey Wiley 1844 chemist born Kent Indiana died 1930 and Frederick Juenpling 1846 wood engraver born Germany died 163%. Also 1842 first submarine cable raid NYC to Governor's Island and 1834 Ostend Manifesto on Cuba policy.
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Robert L. Stevens
Hoboken
N. J
Hosea Ballou
Tufts College
Medford
Mass
Guilford
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Andy Mhbeng
Ruud Rlu
LbAsg
Parte
Land
Harvey W. Wiley
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Kent
Ind
Frederick, Juenpling
New York City
Germany
Governor's Island
Ostend
Europe
Cuba
Fifty Years Ago Local Items from The News
Wheat prices surged to 76 cents per bushel signaling sharp market advances. Basin of Court Park fountain overflowed after filling with water yesterday morning. Robert Tyson returned to Western Maryland College after visiting home. Flora Stangiford Company wrapped up a week at the Opera House with Reddy The Mail Girl, Miss Standiar announced plans to return during Fair week next year. Edw Eichelberger, president of the YMCA, left for Princeton College for the midcentennial reunion events.
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Court Park
Robert Tyson
Western Maryland College
Flora Stangiford Comany
Opera House
Reddy
Standlara
Edw
Eichelberger
Young Men's Christian Association
Princeton College
Werk
Frederick Fair Opens Amid Large Crowd Amid Weather
Twenty years ago locals report the Frederick Fair opening with a large crowd as weather and city streets caused rough conditions. A boy, six year old son of Captain Hall of the Salvation Army, injured himself at home on East Seventh Street with a serious head cut after a basement fall. Charles Opel and family relocate from Braddock Heights to East Third Street.
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Frederick Fair
John Hall
Izige
Charles Ai Opel
Horace
Mer
Braddock Heights
East Third Girce
Fragmented 20th Century Snippets and Birthdays Almanac
A collage of historical notes from 1892 to 1948 covers transport, wars, and policy milestones including long distance telephone service, Puerto Rico, RAF and German activity, and Allied advances. It lists notable birthdays and figures like Thomas Edison, Masaryk, Lindbergh, and several U.S. and European leaders with brief, scattered mentions.
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Spain
New York
Chicago
United States
Puerto Rico
Masaryk
Independence Ball
Philadelphia
U. S
Charles A. Lindbergh
Germany
Guadalcanal
Italy
Cordell Hull
Anthony Eden
Mozeow
Aachen
United Nations
Lufburow Reflections on Attitude and Conflict
A short prose piece by N. A. Lufburow discusses how mental attitude drives action in disputes and wars. It contrasts harsh responses with kind acts and asserts inner motives shape outward behavior and outcomes.
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N. A. Lufburow
Hosting Etiquette for Late-Night Guests
A guide on handling guests who linger after visits, emphasizing gracious closure. It advises subtle time cues and proactive planning to end gatherings without ruffling relations. It suggests setting expectations early and offering polite options to wrap up.
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Sue
Veterans questions on disability, GI loans, and benefits
Washington reports clarify who can claim the new total disability clause under the National Service Life Insurance. Benefit eligibility hinges on service connection and current disability status, leaving many totally disabled veterans without access to the new payments. The column answers queries on GI loans, suitable job requirements, flight instruction eligibility, and terminal leave pay rules for dependents, noting strict conditions and the law as written.
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Washington
National Service
W. G
Raleigh
B. F
Miami
USES
State Unemployment Compensation Board
D. K
Seattle
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Veterans Administration
D. A. New Orleans
New Books in Arts Library Highlight 1945 Selections
A list of new arts library titles includes Sumner Welles on postwar leadership and peace, Frank D. Graham's practical electricity manual, Jacques Barzun on teaching America, Daniel A. Paling sermons treasury, and David Lowe’s Ears of Wrath cartoon history.
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Audel
Frank D. Graham
America
Jacques Barzun
Callumbia
Davida
Qil Cy’ Lowe
Ays
Force and Delusion By Peter Edson on Coal Mines Cost
NEA Washington Correspondent reports government seizure of coal mines costs taxpayers about 159000 dollars a month and 1800000 dollars a year. The operation uses Navy officers and civilian experts under Captain Nathan L Callison. Cost is charged to emergency funds with no private liability, amid stalled contract talks between John L. Lewis and operators.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Department of Interior
Navy
Nathan Li
Callison
Coal Mines Administration
Bureau of the Budget
Congress
Tvs
Granta
Cal
United Mine Workers’ Union
John L. Lewis
Admiral Moree
Lewis
J. A. Krug
Dororthy Dix Advice Column on Wives and Morals
Dorothy Dix replies to a husband distressed by his wife’s tales of being pursued, urging him to set limits and stop letting jealousy rule. She notes such stories often reflect the wife’s insecurity and that men may avoid acknowledging flirtations.
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Tia Reno
Waiting for the husband to decide amid a affair shadows family
A woman asks how to handle a spouse who will not leave the wife for four or five years while maintaining three children. The adviser warns that waiting risks more years of possible infidelity and urges self‑support and clarity, noting that a husband not asking for divorce still shows the wife’s priority.
Weather Summary for Local Area
Precipitation in the past 24 hours minimal. Yesterday's high 75 degrees, 6 degrees cooler than a year ago. Low last night 46 degrees, 6 degrees above last year. Sunset 5.29 PM, sunrise 6.24 AM. Moonrise 12:35 AM, moonset 2:15 PM. Rivers Monocacy and Potomac clear at Ceresville and Brunswick.
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Ceresville
Potomac
Brunswick
Healing of fractures and cactus plant claim debunked
Doctor notes fracture healing depends on type age and blood supply with splinting and first aid essential to prevent infection and proper alignment. The cactus plant juice is not a cure for sanity cancer epilepsy estame neuritis or lung trouble and has no proven medicinal value.
Buckwheat and World Facts From a Snap Quiz
Questions cover buckwheat production in New York and Pennsylvania, a 7,000,000 bushel U. S. crop estimate, Iran’s name change from Persia in 1935, rayon cord in a 10.00-20 truck fire, air mail rate to Canada and Mexico dropping to five cents, and a description of piranhas as man eating South American river fish six to ten inches long with strong teeth.
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Canada
Mexico
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New Books In Arts Library
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Churchill
Great Britain
Tito
Far‘East
Elas
China
Daniel A. Paling
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Dr. Paling
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NEA Service. Inc
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Pennsylvania
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