Washington Daybook highlights driven anti trust drive
The report profiles John Sonnett, a 35 year old Justice Department figure behind a high cost of living crackdown aimed at price fixing and industry giants. It notes Truman’s cautious support, grand jury actions nationwide, Sonnett’s wartime spy hunt record, and observations on figures like Les Biffle and Moscow’s black market inflation in contrast to U.S. prices.
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Washington
Harry Truman
White House
John F. Sennett
I Justice Department
Nett
Truman Ecarn
Fed
Truman
U.S
John Sonnet
David
Goliaths of Industry
Charles Boyer
Fordham
Franklin DB
Roosevelt, Je
Kurt Ludwig
Sonnett
Ludwig
Hitler
America
Mr. Sonnett
John Sennett
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Big John
Excellent Credit Frederick Bonds Sell At Low Interest
Frederick's credit proved superior in yesterday's sale of a four section bond issue totaling 5300,000. Interest costs ranged from 1.08 percent to 1.54 percent per annum, the lowest rate ever for Frederick and reflecting high credit standing. The city’s 1935 1937 sewer bonds had higher coupons, while most outstanding bonds bear about 4.42 percent. Factors cited include low debt ratio to assessed value, per capita net bonded debt of $5865, good tax collection, no deficits, and tax-free municipal bonds. The article notes favorable market conditions and tax advantages, with commentary on current rates versus prewar costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lie City
U. S
Local items and August earnings in 1897 Frederick road
Fifty years ago the Frederick and Middle town Electric Road posted August earnings of 2800 dollars, the highest for the year. A peanut party at the Obenderfer home honored Master Willard Yeasdaie of St Louis, with many friends in attendance. The News editorial praises Associate Judge John A. Lynch on retirement after two terms. A tourney and dance occurred in Oakland Grove, with ODonnell delivering the address. Wheat price listed as sixty cents a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Middletown
Frederick Obenderfer
Willard —Yeasdaie
St Louis
Wiltiebenderfer
Harry
Frank
Marshall Schroeder
Wilson Schley
Roy Shook
Marie Shook
Nellie Obenderfer
Odonnell
Twenty Years Ago Liezi Films From The Colemans Of The News
Twenty years ago Liezi films from the Colemans of the News report events on September 4 1927. The Fair of the Iron Horse sponsored by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad draws many from Frederick II to Halethorpe September 24 to October 8. A burglary near Burkitsville interrupts Sunday school at Pleasant View Church of the Brethren as Mr and Mrs Samuel Acusherman lose a silver watch revolver Coke oil and $5. Over 289 local youths plan to leave for colleges and universities. W A Burkholder 53 a machinist at Western Maryland died en route to a hospital after collapsing in a police ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick II
Iron Horse
More and Ohio Railroad
Halethorpe
Samuel Acusherman
Burkitsville
Pleasant View Church of the Breshven
Friscilla Wilson
Ausses Lena Sbetie
Michael
Mary Eaizabeth
Fingerstown
W. AL Burkholder
Maryland
Harold Kiser
Burkholder
Real estate commissions and antitrust paradox
Washington argues uniform real estate commissions threaten housing costs while unions raising fixed wage rates are lawful. The piece questions the anti trust suit, noting real estate agents earn by sales and the industry often absorbs part of the commission to close deals. It warns of political backlash if Truman administration targets commission practices across multiple professions.
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Washington
Commission J
Department of Justice
New Bertholecs
Truman Actira
Truman
Federal Housing Administration
Home Owners Loan Corporation
United States
Truman Admirm
Sales Agen
Weddings Brown Bere and Degre in Frederick Area
Leona Brown weds Roy E. Brown in Walkersville Methodist church on August 26. Bride in gray igabardine suit with red corsage. couple toured Maryland and DC, hosted reception with many Frederick guests. both work locally and live with bride’s parents. Also two August weddings at Mt Tabor Lutheran Rocky Ridge and honors for relatives. Niagara Falls and New York trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Bere Bir
Earl E. Bere
Breddock Heights
Leona
Roy E. Brown
Oscar Brown
McHaig
Walkersville Methodist Church
Dewitt Dickey
Maryland
District J of Columbia
Bre
Earl
Bere
Bradack Heights
E. Bere
Meredith Alexander
Chier
Valentine
Eleanor Valentine
Roy Valentine
Emmitsburg
Russell Chier, Jr
Russell Chier
West Main Street
Mt. Tabor
Rocky Ridge
Richard Miller
Chese
Niagara Falls
New York City
Thurmont
Frederick Art Club to Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
The Frederick Art Club begins its winter bi weekly meetings in October while planning a large fiftieth anniversary celebration. The club honors founder Miss Florence Willetta Doub 1831 1932 and notes three long time members remain active, with presidents including Miss Doub Miss Helen Smith and Mrs Robert E Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Miss Doub
William and
Marietta Staley Doub
J. H. Gambrill
Edgewood
Frederick Female Seminary
Maryland State School
Pbeas
Hood College
Doub
Aliss Helen Smith
Robert E. Clapp
Johan Traver
Springfield
Letter of thanks despite no job inquiry noted
The Orphans Court on Wednesday approved the first annual account of Joseph E. Chew as administrator in the estate of his late wife Pearl Eva Chew. He reported assets of 5734.28 with a deficit of 809. He also noted payment of inheritance tax on real estate appraised at 2500. Boller and family, Mrs Park Smith, Mrs Graydon Clem and sons Richard and Roger.
Radio ads value and public reaction summarized
A survey finds most consumers think advertising has improved over five years and may lower prices, yet many dislike radio commercials. The piece notes consumer pushback, calls for stronger FCC action, and compares radio versus newspaper ad reach, favoring newspapers for lasting impact and color ads as promising.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Fark
Mass
Reeer Babson Il
Federal Trace Commission
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal Communications Commission
the &Y
U S
Copstight Pub Financial Bureau
Origin of salt spillage superstition and Quaker formation
A reader’s mixed questions cover salt superstition tracing to ancient omens, the Shaking Quakers formed in England in the 18th century, and their later American phase near Albany after 1774. Also asks about state boundary changes by legislative agreement and Congressional approval. The area of modern Jerusalem is about 10.359 square miles with one fifth inside the walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Religious Society of Shaking Quakers
England
Ann Lee
America
Albany
New York
United States
Congress
Jerusalem
Walla
Numbered questions to screen marriage partners before vows
Dorothy Dix argues engaged couples should ask practical questions about love, money, family and partnership before marriage. She suggests a 64 question test to reveal compatibility, predicting fewer, longer lasting marriages.
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Daiz Angzhina
Algernon
Yale
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Local patients return home and hospital transfers noted
Among The Sick Mr Steve Krusings returns home on North Market street from Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W Va Mrs Marion Boyer moved from 351 West Patrick Street to Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon ambulance crew M Etchison and Sen Staff Szi Howard Kershner Walkersville fractured arm en route to New York American Legion convention sent home to recover at Fort Jay N Y He will undergo further treatment at Camp Detrick hospital J W Main Stounswick back home from Newton D Baker Hospital after treatment since no 16 Irvig Bagent returns home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after lacerations at Monocacy Valley Canning Company plant condition very satisfactory
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Steve Krusings
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
North Market Street
Marion Boyer
West Patrick Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
M. Etchison
Howard Kershner
Walkersville
American Legion
New York
Fort Jay
N. Military Hospital
Camp Detrick
J. W. Main
Stounswick
Newton D. Baker Hospitel
Irvig Bagent
South Carrol Street
Daily English Lesson Notes on Misused Words
A compact primer listing misused terms and pronunciation tips. It highlights coinage phrases like This coin is no good and Marconi pronunciation. The piece defines perpetration as a doing, especially of a bad crime, and cites Juvenal to illustrate usage.
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Marconi
Juvenal
Street name spellings in Frederick Old vs New
A historical note on the debate over Frederick Maryland street name spelling Court Street versus Council Street. The 1815 plot shows Council Street as the intended name, tied to law and record rooms, while later maps show Council or Counsel variations. The article cites old diagrams, diarists, and typographical slips across centuries.
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Frederick
Shor
Court House
Henry Hamilton Pittar
Baltimore
City
Isaac Bond
Washington
P. Mants
Levy Court
Frederick County
Church Street
Court Square
law—Court
Frederick Town
Daniel Dulany
Stockman Family In First Reunion
The first annual Stockman reunion was held August 31 at Brad dock Heights with a program including Hume, Lord's Prayer, songs, and recitations by Mary Thomas and Ruby Blank. Officers elected for the next year were President Mrs. Maurice Blank, Vice President Mrs. William Thames, Secretary Airs. Grayson Haller, Treasurer Mrs. William Shoemaker. A basket lunch followed for many relatives and friends, listing numerous attendees and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockman
Braddock Heights
Hume
Mary Thomas
Ruby Blank
Fred Stockman
Maurice Blank
William Thames
Airs
Grayson Haller
William Shoemaker
Millard Jockmen
Harvey Jockman
Roy Palmer
Louis
Alvie Ridgely
James
Elmer Miller
FE. L. Weinberger
George
Margaret
Helen
Ruth
Sam Thomas
Mary
Cepnas
Ezra Blank
Ezra
Ruben
Ruby
Donald
Blaine
Thomas
Glady Marie
Claude Blank
Shirley
Imogene
Grayson Jacob Hailer
Phylis
Milo Hooper, Jr
Richard
Mirs
Lewis J. Clem
Douglas K. Whittington
Patsy
Judy
Jay
David
Austin Stockman
Austin
Russell
Anna
Gloria
Charles Brust
Sonny
Edward Poole
Russel Crone
Allene
Charles Engle
Calvin Engie
William Ridgley
Vennie Cecil
Dorothy Burch
Marsha
Harvey Stockman Jr
Reba Ramsburg
Patrick
Robert
George Klipp
Florence Castle
Bernard Blank
Richard Stockman
Ernest Fender
Jack Smith
Eugene Smith
Drayne Smith
Will Stockman
Girl Scouts Plan For Booth At Fair
Frederick association of Girl Scouts holds regular meeting at the YMCA car room led by President Mrs Clifford Doll Plans discussed include a booth at the Frederick Fair and a covered dish supper followed by an imperial meeting on September 25 Volunteer leaders are urged to assist Brownies Intermediates and Senior Scouts Camp and service chief reports success in day camping and a large volunteer list Attendees include local leaders and community members
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Frederick Association
Gil
Clifford Doll
Wills, Storm
Paul Johson
Melvin Partridge
Eunice Bush
Girl Scoutsrederick
Edith Macy
Ni York
Frederick
Ignatius Bjorlee
Mary Beson
Paul Clemson
Tys Lee
Truman Lippy
James Messersmith
Rirs
Kennet Metcalfe
Harry ‘ Radel
Mary Rhoads
Walt Sheip
Walter Sinn
Smith
William Storm
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Sixeman Arbiration Board
Chicago
the News
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The
Colemans of the News
HIVE
By David Lawrence
Hem
Dorothy Dix
Ag Record Street
P. Mantis
P. Ti
Council
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Prederick
Henry
Low
Churchman
Henry Melichi
Muhlenberg
Stulle
West Seventh Stri
East Patrick Street
Stockman Family
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