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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
2
The Frederick Maryland newspaper The News dated Wednesday October 31 1946 shows standard masthead and publishing notes. It lists establishment in 1833 and notes subscription rates, circulation statements, editorial policies and correction practices. The issue details appear with court street address and press associations.
Thompson Scion lived to 86 pursuing a mission to deepen nature understanding through books lectures and art. He organized Woodcraft Indians in 1902 and helped import scouting to the United States in 1916, shaping a generation's view of the natural heritage.
The United Nations and Council of Foreign Ministers meet in New York to find peaceful paths after World War I. Leaders must curb self interest, reduce friction, and reach fair compromises to prevent war and address postwar issues despite strong disputes.
A compact note on proper usage and pronunciation. It highlights words like dwelt versus dwelled and hilarious, teknikue, and emphasizes self evident truths with axiom. It cautions spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary growth through daily mastery.
Washington report argues John L. Lewis pressures the White House into a wage increase for coal miners, threatening a strike and reshaping national labor politics. It contends the administration yields to CIO and AF of L influence, risking broader labor upheaval and potential nationalization fears.
Notable birthdays include Hiram Bingham 1789 pioneer missionary to Hawaii and translator born in Bennington Vermont died 1860. Andrew Downing 1815 landscape gardener architect died 1822. Elizabeth Comstock 1615 Quaker clergyman died 1891. William Graham Summer 1840 Yale social science teacher died 1910. Also 1768 first Methodist Church in country dedicated New York City. 1838 Morse associate Ira D. Vail patents dot and dash alphabet. 1881 Arctic explorers die near Siberia. 1910 prize of 10000 dollars won by Moi.
A quiet century note recounts a Democratic mass meeting at the Opera House with United States Senator Arthur P. Gorman advocating free silver and a street parade. Sheriff A C McBride appoints special deputies for nearly all county election districts, with more in Frederick district to come. Dexam Walker of Urbana buys a French coach hearse. pork prices in Thurmount predicted around four dollars per hundred pounds.
Local items recall a large Halloween celebration with a parade and street dance drawing 3000 children and many adults. The Brunswick Motor Company office was broken into and the J J Newberry on Easy Potomac robbed of about 150 dollars. The Mayor and Aldermen plan three meetings to appoint a new City Engineer after Emory Crum’s resignation and discuss new street signs.
A compact digest lists events from 1920 to 1945 including the Liberty Island flight, Jacksonville Klan parade, Orson Welles famous War of the Worlds broadcast, a 1941 strike calloff, America First rally, naval notices from the Solomons, the Moscow Anglo American Soviet conference, Leyte operations, President Truman’s radio address on industry, notable birthdays and a horoscope note.
An essay reflects on the time and the English view of the American colonies, noting how Britain shifted to a commonwealth model after the French and Indian War. It warns of ignorance of present significance and the potential lessons for future generations. A Gettysburg College student, Dames R Aiaples, was treated for powder burns after an incident with a .22 revolver near Digbysbure, Rock Creek.
An Insurance column explains converting term to permanent policies yields cash value. It uses Joe Raleigh’s 1942 example to illustrate cash value growth, premiums paid, and borrowing against cash value. The piece contrasts term insurance as cheap protection with permanent forms as investment, and previews further discussion on NSLI borrowing.
Dorothy Dix offers advice to two nineteen year old girls whose Army boyfriends, discharged and home, have stopped responding. The column explains mature soldiers may outgrow former loves after war, urging the girls to move on and avoid pressuring them.
Washington columnist argues for a bosses union to balance power and wages. He jokes unions for bosses could demand double time, extra bathrooms, and early retirement, then notes real labor actions push for shorter workdays and higher pay. He warns some proposals will be dismissed, others taken seriously.
A physician explains nerve deafness as degeneration of the hearing nerve causing progressive hearing loss and tinnitus. He notes hereditary susceptibility, bone and air conduction loss, and warns that surgery on the nose or Eustachian tubes is futile, while many patients blame catarrh and chase unproven remedies.
Patient hears of shingles a virus infection of the ganglia linked to chickenpox. Ex GI Pat McCaffrey remembered as USO Hawaii visitor. Fannie Hurst becomes a New York radio drama critic. Bob Hope visits. Gregory Ratoff sends wishes as Eugenie Leontovich delays Obsession. Jo Davidson bust of Frank Sinatra stocked nationwide amid eager buyers.
Freddie Brisson, husband of Roz Russell and son of Carl Brisson, targets a five year plan budgeting 317 million for two films annually. He heads Independent Artists Inc with wife and partners Dudley Nichols and Frank W. Vincent. The next project will be produced and released by RKO Radio.
An International Refugee Committee is forming to address looming war homeless issues for a generation. The text notes a looming refugee crisis and calls for action at international levels as survivors seek shelter and aid.
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