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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1946
Page
2
The News Frederick Md reports local happenings and notices from the area. The paper provides subscription rates and editorial policies, including correction practices and letters to the editor, with a note on Associated Press content and post office legality.
Sir James Jeans died in England at 69. A leading mathematician physicist and astronomer his work spanned kinetic theory of gases radiation solar system origins and stellar energy. He also wrote for lay readers clarifying relativity quantum theory and cosmic radiation in popular books.
Readers note the central U S aim to reach a reasonable accord with the Soviet government on eastern Europe. Differences center on how to shape governments in nearby states while human rights and free self determination are urged. A war between the powers is deemed far worse than World War II and must be prevented. A Munich underground aircraft facility is referenced with a May report noting heavy construction.
Washington Sept. 25. Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan declares a defense turned offensive in 1946 midterm campaigns. He attacks Republican lack of program, cites Roosevelt Truman reforms and postwar measures, and rebuts charges of communism tied to PAC influence. He stresses majority party records and the indissoluble principles guiding Democratic policy.
Column items note the Board of School Commissioners providing free crayons and ink for schools with new assistant teachers named for Temple and Walkersville. North Market window shades contract awarded to C E Cline. Nellie Thomas showcased May or Yeakle oil painting at Morris shop window. Mansfield reports buying 250 gold dollars and plans to advertise for 100000 more. Frederick County Agricultural Society sets hunters contest with daily prizes at the fair. Fire of mysterious origin in Etchison building causes smoke. no contents found in the room. Dr T S Bader on second floor discovers blaze.
Twenty years ago The Columns Of The News reports severe floods in Middletown Valley with impassable roads and damaged bridges including Ballenger Creek and a Buckeystown crossing. A carnival was washed out and local property transactions and building plans are noted along West Fourth Street and Bentz Street with election notices for the new Republican Committee formation.
A compendium of notable dates and birthdays: William Le Baron Jenney born in Fairhaven Massachusetts 1812 dubbed the true father of the skyscraper, James M Bailey born in Albany 1941 noted humorist and publisher, Vinnie Ream Hoxie born Madison Wisconsin 1841 sculptor for Lincoln, Thomas Hunt Morgan born in Lexington Kentucky 1866 Nobel laureate in biology, and other historical milestones from 1789 to 1954. Includes brief notes on public occurrences and a short horoscope with encouragements.
A Veterans Administration training official informs a columnist that minimum payments do apply to on the job trainees under Public Law 16, correcting an earlier column. The caller notes prior statements were checked by VA, and the new understanding adjusts pension and subsistence to meet the required minimum.
The text presents guidance on proper usage and pronunciation of common words. It highlights misuses such as saying cheated instead of dealt and explains how to pronounce words like diabetes and hyperbole with emphasis on syllables.
A traveler with a few hours between trains plans to phone a long time friend in the city of habit and ask to visit if convenient. The aim is to say hello and decide on a visit based on the friend’s availability.
Washington notes the appointment of Averett Harriman as Secretary of Commerce. The move signals a firm stance toward Russia and aims to boost domestic business policy. Harriman, a longtime adviser to Roosevelt and a trusted New Deal voice, is seen as shaping postwar economic strategy and expanding American trade while maintaining Roosevelt era principles.
A reader asks about choosing a career at 21 and avoiding desk work. Dix urges self discovery, practicality, and persistence, saying money isn’t the sole reward and no path is easy. In a second note, she defends marrying a woman who has a past, stressing forgiveness and present commitment.
The writer argues that 12 and 13 year olds are still children needing parental guidance but should not be treated as babies. Parents should adapt with explanations and reasonable liberties, fostering friendship while guiding their developing children. It also notes birds dispersing seeds of sumac and poison ivy after digestion.
New York gossip column highlights Sean Mc Glory of the Abbey Players now in an RKO project with notes on Dublin salaries and budgets for stage and film. It covers Olivia de Havilland, Milton Berle, Toots Shor, Joan Conte housing moves, Katherine Dunham dance plans, Freddie Bartholomew and Bert Wheeler, Benny Goodman burglary loss, Ann Todd and Phyllis Calvert heading to Hollywood.
A compiled reader Q and A covers death risks cites July and December as peak accidental death months. It notes lobbyist origin as public lobby entrances open to all. It lists common household locks as 150 and 30 million jars produced yearly. San a Yemen is identified as Venus mission travel time estimated at 500 days.
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