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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
4
Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines how atomic bombs create unprecedented medical needs for survivors. He notes 20 largest cities under threat could suffer 20 million deaths, with hospitals damaged and response systems strained. He stresses preparedness while acknowledging it may be wasted if never needed.
The British Western Pacific official recommends a new schoolhouse and teacher for 75 pupils on Pitcairn. New Zealand educator Albert W. Moverly arrives with radios and a movie projector to improve literacy and English usage while expanding books beyond the Bible. The venture seeks to raise happier, more capable islanders, but outcomes remain uncertain.
A Frederick letter writer argues for proceeding with the city’s new airport project, countering opposition about size by noting land not used for operation could still serve other needs. The piece compares acreage to LaGuardia, questions delays, and urges residents to decide if Frederick will join the era of expanding air travel. The letter ends with the signer urging community action.
Fifty years ago Mr Patrick Long sells his Cabin House interest on West Church street to Seth Burgess of Baltimore. The new proprietor assumes charge today as the theatrical season opens with Hoyt's comedic A Bunch of Hirs at the Opera House. Mr Hodes takes theater management. A brick pave along Klin Valley side adds convenience to northwest residents. A city district duty aid funded by West ex residents bearing $75. Mrs Jacob Tyson of East Chercheet fell on garret steps injuring herself. Emanuel Grove directs sewer excavation east of the corner, extending beyond the Hygeia ice plant.
Local column notes Mr and Mrs Quynn in Taneytown with a Hood College connection. Hood College films show new motion pictures in Brodbeck Hall as part of Freshmen Week events following study periods in Paris and London.
Washington Daybook reports John L Lewis facing a tough decision at the United Mine Workers convention. He contemplates whether to press for Dewey endorsement or praise Truman, amid tensions with the White House and a history of clashes over the Taft Hartley Act. The piece notes Casey Adams guiding the Journal’s political take and lists key GOP skeptics including Irving Ives and Wayne Morse in the vote context.
Emmitsburg and Frederick residents figure in a string of social notes. Mrs Brooke Her ring and children visit with relatives while Thomas Van Sprakle, eight, is admitted to St Agnes Hospital. Further society news details gatherings at St Euphemia's and St Joseph's events, callers at the Baker and Stam baugh homes, and birthdays and parties hosted across local families.
President Truman’s supporters counted on a Texas victory to blunt a growing revolt that could keep him off several Dixie ballots. States Rights backers seek to seize party machinery at a Texas convention while Truman faces Louisiana action that briefly removed his name from the ballot. National figures condemn the Louisiana move and vow to pursue legal means to place Truman before voters.
A fragmentary notices page lists several marriages and engagements. Rebecca Zimmerman and James Dronenburg wed September 10 at Grace Lutheran Church Westmin ster with a simple ceremony. Beatrice Grace Brown engaged to Glenn Sowers this fall. Margaret Elizabeth Slagle to Eldred Van Fossen performed by Rev. Jordan at Oakdale June 3. Eugenia Roop to Carlos Gartrell married September 7 at home. Gartrell, war veteran, teaches at Goucher College. Also includes a wartime US flag desecration law note and a stray historical question about Rome’s founding.
The term arose when Captain Boycott, a Mayo land agent in 1880, faced tenant resistance after he incurred their ill will and was refused dealings by his tenants.
Miss Helen Treganowan daughter of Mr and Mrs Feck Tregan Tregan estimore and Delbert Adr and Mrs Paul were united in a double ring ceremony performed by Fred Garrett. The couple stands with Potomac Edison Co. employee status and local references.
Dorothy Dix weighs in on widows and middle aged women turning to babysitting to combat loneliness and financial need. She praises elderly caregivers for reliability and experience, urges viewing babysitting as a vocation, and reflects on love in middle age with tempered emotions and lasting devotion.
Portland Me September election day in Maine features Republican Margaret Chase Smith seeking a Senate seat against Democrat Adrian H Scolten. Govship and three House seats also on ballot as Democrats hope for labor support while Republicans seek a clean sweep.
Baltimore will host the Maryland State Teachers Association eighty first annual convention October 7 8 and 9 at 7 Armory with over 7000 teachers. General sessions in the Fifth Regiment Armory drill hall feature speakers Pearl S Buck Otto Kraus and John W Vandercook. Miss Lillian G Moore will preside.
Mr and Mrs Geo C Rhoderick Jr return from a ten day motor trip through New England and Canada visiting Berkshire Hills Green Mountains and the White Mountains before Quebec and home via Maine and New York City. Several Middletown residents host and travel with relatives including teachers Miss Sara Jane Young and Miss Thersa Keiser. The column lists gatherings births jobs resignations and various visits across Maryland New York Florida Ohio and beyond.
A Frederick High School Alumni Association meeting approved a plan to introduce night football games and donate 100 to the team insurance fund. The board noted many fans cannot attend due to daytime schedules and directed President Joseph Rhode rik to act to bring night games to Frederick and county. A paid-up member goal was set to sustain annual events, with discussions on an alumni dance and member dues.
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