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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1948
Page
4
Harvests by Sekis reach record levels and trigger anxiety among farmers over potential price declines. Despite consumer optimism, storage limits and parity concerns raise fears of a subsidized price plunge, while officials warn a collapse could harm the broader economy.
The article accuses Soviet leaders of orchestrating gangsters in Berlin to oust the city government. Russian troops and mobs allegedly seize control from German police, kidnapping 19 officers after leaving City Hall under a Soviet safe conduct. It condemns these acts as a plan to rid Germans of Western influence and warns the U.S. must firm its stance to protect Berlin residents.
Summary unavailable due to garbled source text. The readable fragments reference Strength For Today, an author Earl L Coussnss with D D credentials and a World Council of Churches theme. The content is fragmented and unclear about event, date, or location.
Dorothy Dix counsels a 32 year old woman to end a relationship with a 45 year old man who dodges commitment and fails to support her, warning against marrying a man who is a habitual graft. A separate letter from a 17 year old girl warns against eloping with a married man and urges patience and self protection.
A large number of old soldiers hold a Monocacy battlefield reunion near Frederick. About 100 veterans of the 38th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers arrive from Philadelphia to join local G A R members. Corn canning season in Frederick County nearly over. The county commissioners award a contract to Wroveht Iron Bridge Co Canton to repair the Monocacy bridge at Sells Ford for 3448, half paid by Carroll county. Frederick baseball players return. Arch who played with Allentown club will have a chance at the Baltimore season. Thomas Gittinger Frank Strawsburg and Carlton Molesworth are among others associated with teams.
An item from September 20, 1953 notes Frederick Aircraft airfield plans with Jesse J. Renda as president and a former Army pilot in charge. The Red Cross seeks donations for disaster victims in Florida and the Caribbean, totaling 375 dollars. Maxwell estimates airfield widening costs for the aldermen, Grove is praised by the Rotary Club for Yale student achievement, and W Clinton McSherry spoke on the Constitution.
Washington observers report a State Department stance that fighting may occur in Europe but without a declared war. The plan envisions police actions by U S and British troops against German Communists, with Soviet troops in Berlin and Moscow influence amid a tense postwar power struggle. A new hard-edged approach to counter Soviet influence is urged by Dulles and Dewey allies, while Dixiecrats push for Southern secessionist moves and electoral strategy amid turmoil.
Four new teachers join the elementary school faculty including Miss Madeline Sir from San Francisco working in remedial reading Ray Collins from Grafton West Virginia in first grade Liliana G Bleckner from Toledo Ohio in another first grade and supervisors Mrs Irvin Gue and James Riley Jacobs. The Atlantic surface area is reported saltier than Arctic regions in a separate note.
Washington dispatch reports Philip Murray head of the CIO pressured Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall to resume hiring through union halls for west coast longshoremen, challenging Taft-Hartley constraints. The piece notes legal rulings against closed shops and accuses Truman aides of tolerating union tactics amid ongoing labor strife and postwar recruitment issues.
A historical list recalls anniversary notes for figures like Sterling Price and Charles Walcot, with birth and death details across years. It mentions Albert J. Myer, Petroleum V. Nasby, George Bird Grinnell, Lewis Schweilenbach, plus birthdates and notable events from World War I and II era and today in history items and birthdays.
Rev O W Wagner of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Commission on World Service, St Louis, will address the Potomac Synod plenary on September 22 at Christ Church in Hagerstown. Other fall meetings are set for September 21 in Baltimore and September 23 in Harrisonburg with program sessions chaired by church leaders.
Roving squads in the Soviet zone seized Western Berlin newspapers to embargo all news publications. Russian sector postal workers refused deliveries, and American officials condemned the move as a violation of four power info exchange. Dealers faced threats and pledges to block licensed papers as authorities pressed compliance.
Katherine Clemson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clemson of Westminster wed Arthur Gordon Turner of Washington at the Church of the Ascension. The ceremony featured white chrysanthemums and stephanotis with a satin gown and heirloom lace. A garden reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Chevy Chase after a wedding trip.
Clyde Frederick Gumble of Paupack Pa and Mary Agnes Fulmer wed September 6 at the Moravian church in Newfoundland Pa. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Dr and Mrs mer N in Graceham.
The Luther class from the church organized a Sunday outing to a Home for the Aged in Wa ten. Two buses left at 1130 p m and returned by 7. Rev. Myers spoke comparing a Christian to radio. Luncheon and supper were provided by the committee.
A list of attendees from Marshall Green to Mrs. Byron Earl Zeigler and others gathered in Washington shows a social group meeting. Names include Alonza Angilesbee, Seeger family members, Edw E. Stoffer, Katie Seeger, Elsie Eswor, and many spouses. The record notes a social assembly with numerous local residents.
William E. McKennex explains that scoring remains unchanged under the new bridge laws with no trump, rubber, and tournament point adjustments. He notes party bridge variations, vulnerability, and parity rules, promising further clarifications in tomorrow’s column.
Lesson notes discuss common mispronunciations and spellings for words like Neptune and franchise. The guide highlights syllable sounds and vowel usage for learners, with examples and synonyms such as sluggish and indolent.
Two riders suffered injuries during the Heart of Maryland Motorcycle Club races at Mountain Top Speedway near Breddock Heights. Donald Ebersold of Catonsville had a compound leg fracture while Paul Philips of Baltimore received a facial laceration. both were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred when machines tangled in the lower curve of the second novice heat.
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