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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
2
A highway to risk with flood control plans. President Truman delays two billion dollar river and harbor projects, citing no funds this year. Critics warn not starting big public works now saves materials for housing while inflation and economy strain. A backlog would linger for decades at current rates, urging deferment until inflation cools and fiscal health improves.
The Forgotten Class Announcement by the OPA states rent ceilings remain unchanged, surprising 8,200,000 property owners who seek possible increases due to higher costs and taxes over the past five years. Critics argue maintenance and upkeep costs, plus inflation, justify adjustments despite rent controls.
Babson Park September 12 discusses stock market averages, Dow Jones trends, and the shift toward selective investing as World War II looms. It favors diversified asset distribution, inflation-resilient firms, and low labor costs, highlighting Midwest merchandising chains as best fits.
Fifty years ago on September 12 1896 readers learned of THURSTON HAGAN son of John C Hagan nearly struck by a electric road trolley near Patrick adem t pall eaves and rendered unconscious. A lightning strike damaged the trolley switchboard at the electric light station during yesterday's storm. The Belle Lettres Literary Society of Male High debated whether war has done more harm than intemperance with the affirmative winning. A Delightful Straw Ride chaperoned by Mrs George Ott and Mrs E L Boblitz included many young ladies and gentlemen. Auctioneer Harvey R Lease sold 21 shares of Frederick County National Bank stock at 16.80 per share at City Hotel. The Banks Post Office and public offices closed in honor of Old Defenders Day with limited observances other than the Key Monument Association.
Chief Judge Hammond Ur Ner delivered the charge to the grand jury as the September term of Circuit Court opened Edward 3 Molesworth Mr Airy was chosen foreman of the grand jury Charles Best 12 son of Mr and Mrs John T Best North Market Street broke both arms in a fall from 2 fence He can attend school only half a day at a time Mayor Lloyd C Culler entertained his official city daily in City Hall The Mayor provided ice cream and refreshments at Hotel Braddock for a party honoring Miss Mary Hein tein Filler whose marriage to Mr Robert Allen Boston Mass will take place in October.
A medical overview explains pityriasis rosea, its self limited course, and treatment options. It notes spring and autumn prevalence, possible herald patch, and various eruption patterns. Treatments include mild skin peeling with ultraviolet light, menthol and phenol applications, and sedatives for severe itching.
Dorothy Dix notes many wives suffer from a craving to be called endearments like Darling or Sweetheart, while husbands who toil and provide may neglect verbal proof of devotion. She argues words cost little and can solve most domestic tensions, urging husbands to use terms of affection rather than assuming mind reading.
Bramwell Booth recounts a train talk with Cecil Rhodes about happiness and peace of heart. Rhodes declares no happiness despite wealth and empire, and Booth stresses that only devotion to religion brings inner peace beyond riches.
Washington sees a broad fear that Russia aims to disrupt the American economy via labor strikes. The New York Times reports Communist influence in unions like electrical workers, auto workers, and shipping, prompting calls to bar Communists from office and debate over Wagner Act protections. The debate notes Soviet tactics mirror prewar Nazi networks, with Congress urged to curb political party participation in unions and federal wage protections.
Washington reports on the Treasury Department push to promote two dollar bills amid public indifference. The piece notes reasons for printing them, including payroll efficiency and lower printing cost, and explains the curbside habit of tearing corners tied to a superstitious “curse.” It discusses race-track use, corner mutilation rates, and wartime hoarding concerns guiding policy.
In a wartime note the Treasury explains why Axis money avoided U S shores and why two-dollar bills are restricted at the Mexican border. It denies pressure from Charlottesville or tourism links to Monticello and outlines the S-P pesos origin theory while promising continued production of the embattled notes.
The doctor moves through the street on daily rounds with calm assurance and helps the sick when they are bedridden. He plays a vital role guiding patients toward health by practicing his art, becoming an important man who meets mortal need until illness passes.
A mixed picaresque Q and A item queries beer malt from barley and a tax tip for stealing pigeons. Also notes Fat Man dies in Pittsburgh at Allegheny General Hospital after a heart attack. Twenty two states in the U S now produce oil commercially.
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