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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
4
Prospects of tax relief rise with rumored changes to the Republican bill vetoed by Truman. Proposals include extending community property to all states and restructuring taxes. Aims include separate returns for spouses earning over 4 000 and a large drop in excise taxes to enable a $4 billion income tax reduction.
Secretary Harri man cites 800000 veterans turning to self employment since the war. Independence and being own boss motivate enactment of government financing aid. Many are young Americans suited for business, though some will fail. Mrs W Francis Little and Miss Sarah Little return from a vacation to Atlantic City and New Hope.
In 1897 Frederick items note hospital fundraising by the Frederick City Hospital Association, aiming to serve city and county. Miss Catharine Hobbs fell in Emmitsburg, breaking an arm and cutting her head. The Uniteds will run a hose race in Charles Town, W Va for a $75 purse. A local man warned of a razor threat after a quarrel on East Patrick street. Fair receipts were about $600 to $800 lower despite three rainy days. weather could have boosted attendance, says Treasurer D V Steuffer.
The Wilcoxen and Brown lumber yard property at West Second and Bentz streets was offered by a friend of Calvary Methodist church for a new building. A general congregational meeting on November 6 will consider the site.
The column runs a worried wife asks if she should stay with a temperamental husband to provide for their teenage daughter. Dorothy Dix urges keeping the home intact for the daughter’s environment and opportunities, even amid gloom and pouting spells.
The Al bene ri Trio with Alexander Schneider Benar Henfitz and Erich Stor Kalm will perform chamber music in Alumni Hall Western Maryland College on Tuesday October 22 at 8 15 p m The concert is presented by the college in Westminster
Washington Daybook notes a new Soviet decree curbing all technical economic and military information, penalizing disclosure with long terms. It also covers Eisenhower's rising popularity, Truman’s administration, and a Brunswick police arrest for intoxication.
A Frederick County Historical Society meeting overview notes Bowers praising the year’s work, the Taney Home visitor count, and plans for a genealogical committee and archival roles. Talks cover Rosal i Hall history, 18th century Sheffield plating, Belt-Tyler jewelry, and gifts including a Key of a friend to Francis Scott Key.
The Executive Committee of the Historical Society of Frederick County recommends and unanimously elects Associate Judge Edward Schley Delaplaine of the Court of Appeals as an honorary member, the society's second to date. Acquisitions for the summer include books, manuscripts, maps, and a photograph of Admiral Schley, now on exhibit at the Historical Home. New members named span Frederick and nearby areas.
Frederick community drives for the 1987 Campaign Chest have formed separate committees to reach outlying areas during November 3 14. Camp Detrick volunteers led by Glenn Swisher Lt Col L E Fellenz and many others coordinate solicitation. Frederick city lists include Irving Abb Mrs Trail Miss Thomas and many residents assisting in the drive.
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports that Europe faces shortages of food, steel, and manufactured goods as the Marshall Plan proceeds. US exports meet limited demand with 16 Western European nations and a four year shortfall of 12 million short tons of ingots and semi finished steel. The Paris reports warn of scarce coke, iron ore, scrap, and manganese while US scrap becomes scarce and domestic steel demand remains high.
The News-Post features Aubrey Bodie, Baltimore Sun photographer, photographed at the Civitan Club meeting. The image shows Bodie holding a photo of marble steps upside down to test audience perception, with Mrs Irving Abb nearby and Mrs Truman Lippy and Mr Lippy to Bodie’s right.
Washington editorial warns against a proposed broad censorship regime for the civilian government. It argues that labeling material confidential could hide fraud and stifle press access, urging Truman to resist an edict restricting discussion with the press and uphold freedom to gather information.
The Paris Report estimates Europe requires 4.5 million dollars of industrial equipment over four years, including electrical, petroleum, steel and mining machinery. U S production peaked at 18 billion in 1944 and now runs at 11 billion, exports at 10 percent of production, about 1 billion yearly.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Calvary Methodist Church met in the church parlors on Tuesday evening. Miss Lucy Wilde, an England exchange teacher, spoke on English government trade unions and social systems, with remarks on royal family traditions. Twenty eight members and eleven guests attended, and plans for the play Ladies in Danger were reviewed for November fifth. Refreshments followed. next meeting is November nineteen for business and professional women and girls of Frederick.
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