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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
4
A critical reflection on postwar hopes for a peaceful world ending in renewed conflict. The piece argues Washington erred by trusting Communist Russia, noting missteps from recognition to aid and failure to curb Soviet expansion. It portrays a cycle of misplaced faith and growing tension with Moscow.
Frederick Iron and Steel Inc of Frederick joined the Gray Iron Founders Society, a national trade group for the gray iron foundry industry. Jacob Goldberg, the firm’s president, will represent the company. As a member it also joins the Local Management Group, which will hold monthly meetings of regional gray iron executives to discuss common local issues.
In 1898 notes report a murder case juries failing to agree and a judge urging moral courage. A. C. McCardell receives the county’s first carload of pickles. D Lipps relocates his bicycle shop to 173 North Market. The Monocacy river is very low and Frank Hanlon observes the water at a six year low. The new Montevue barn progresses toward completion with plans to be one of the county’s finest structures.
Twenty years ago column notes Brunswick High School reopened after a disastrous fire. An eight room addition was added and four hundred boys and girls returned to classes yesterday marking recovery for the school.
Dorothy Dix argues that homemaking can be a noble, rewarding career if pursued with interest and self invention. She contrasts bored drudgery with a lively home life and urges women to shape their domestic work into art, noting effort determines joy and monotony is self generated.
Washington observers recount how U.S. policy makers misread Stalin as cooperative during a 80 day period in 1948. Bedell Smith and other diplomats hoped for Western accord while Berlin simmered with Soviet pressure. Marshall later shifted to UN options and defense alerts as Western Germany moved toward a separate government.
Washington editorials argue for UN mediated talks to resolve the Berlin crisis without war. They note the blockade’s illegality in Western views and urge a temporary lifting to discuss Germany’s future and broader issues, potentially resuming diplomacy with coercive pressure eased.
The Potomac Edison Company softball finalists Frederick and Cumberland meet Saturday October 2 at 3 p.m. on the Hagerstown reservoir diamond for the R. Paul Smith Trophy. Frederick has one loss in five, with Jimmy Linton pitching. Cumberland finishes 1948 with three straight wins and Jim Morrison on the mound. The Softball Committee invites PE employees families and Frederick residents to attend the nine inning playoff.
Berlin reports say the Soviet occupation army plans major autumn drills in early October with large air fleets. U S Air Force officers say no notification was received and they are unsure if drills will occur in the western Allied air corridors to Berlin. American officials await Soviet reply to a protest over two U S airlift planes harassed by Russian Yak fighters.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 30 a m today is 0 27 of an inch. September precipitation to date 204 inches. normal 340 inches for September. Actual September 1947 2 32 inches. Excess 948 precipitation to September 18 16 inches. High yesterday 15 degrees. high last year 60. Low last night 56. low last year minus 1. Sun sets 5 56 p m. sun rises tomorrow 6 06 a m. Moon rises tomorrow 4 26 a m. moon sets tomorrow 5 34 p m. Rivers Monocacy clear at Ceresville. Potomac clear at Knoxville.
Baltimore, Sept. 30. At an Episcopal churchwomen educational forum John M. Nelson III urged that President Truman uses fear to win reelection. He charged Truman stirs class hatred by claiming dining car workers are conspired against by capitalists and urged voters to beware such tactics. Nelson, an executive with a wood container firm, spoke at the event.
The writer argues that half truths are dangerous as gossip spreads prejudice. It notes how easily rumors form when people tell tales about others and how such discrepancies create a strong contrast between truth and rumor, questioning the ease of spreading unverified stories.
Lansing report: Dean Acheson said the tide has stirred against Russia’s drive for world power. He warned of danger in the Berlin crisis but praised efforts toward peace via world economic recovery and noted Stalin’s 1946 speech laying out expansionist aims. He cited Soviet attempts to control Iran Greece Turkey Trieste Italy and more.
Police recovered 75000 dollars in jewels stolen from Sonja Loew, a Czech beauty living in Bilton, after trailing a suspected safecracker. Three men were arrested, held for questioning, and several others were questioned as detectives searched a plush Manhattan apartment and two other locations.
Washington reports a draft pool of over 2,000,000 non veteran single men aged 19 to 25 registered between August 20 and September 18. Total registration of men 18 to 75 reaches 8,554,963 but most are ineligible, with about 1,000,000 fewer than earlier estimates. FIR and selective service note possible graft dodging cases under review.
Locust Grove Church of the Brethren marks its 75th anniversary on Sunday October 3 with all day services from 10 a.m. at the church. The day features a sermon by Pastor Rev Carl F. Smith a noon basket lunch and talks by Rev S Earl Mitchell David E Kline William E. Baker and Frank Williar. The original church formed in 1873 with Bush Creek congregation on land once part of Rev Jesse Roop’s farm after earlier gatherings in barns homes and Friendship schoolhouse.
Babson Park Massachusetts September 30 1943 Public Enemy No 1 is inflation says economist author urging action to curb price rises and store up production. He notes real purchasing power has declined since 1940 and calls for increased productivity and repeal of certain New Deal laws.
The Threads of Gold Bible Class of Calvary Methodist Church held its annual covered dish supper in the Parish Hall. Dr. J Franklin Haas led an invocation and remarks after a social hour, with entertainment including a humorous reading and a duet. The event announced the Leaders' Bible Class dinner on October 12 and planned a rummage sale and other projects.
The Wesley Grove Methodist church in Woodfield hosted a double wedding on Sunday evening September 5 at 6 30. Miss Mary Elizabeth Woodfield and Miss Lyndall Woodfield wed Lansdale Boyer Williams and J D Morris in a ceremony officiated by Rev Harold B Wright with Rev William F Wright assisting.
A wedding was held on Saturday September 11 at four o'clock for Miss Helen May and Mr. Paul H. Roberson. The ceremony was a double ring rite performed by Rev. Jack Ammon of the Dirksburg Methodist church. The bride wore a tan suit with pink rosebud corsage and was given in marriage by her father Roy P. May. Attendant was Miss Irene Shafer of Middletown.
Robert Roberson best man for his brother as May weds at Frederick. Bride a Frederick High School graduate employed at Frederick Motor Company. Groom a Pooslsville High School graduate served two years in the U S Army, now at the Government Printing Office in Washington DC. Seaman Douglas L Hoberson traveled from Navy Radar School in Boston to attend.
Los Angeles Dons rallied past the New York Yankees 20 to 10 as Glenn Dobbs sparked a 71 yard late drive with eight passes, including the final 33 yard dash for a decisive score. A scuffle led to ejections as fans gasped at the late surge.
Deeds recorded show several property transfers. John H. Haines and wife sold to Alvin R. Watkins and wife on Dickerson road Buckeystown district for about 38000. F Starkitt Holmes and wife sold to Gordon F. Bauer and wife on Route 40 Woodville district for about 7160. Henry H. Springer and wife sold to Loudon Manufacturing Company of Virginia a property in Emmitsburg for about 5.00. The Pythian Sisters reception noted with delegates from Gaithersburg Temple and installation of two candidates. Rural Carriers and Ladies Auxiliary plan annual dinner October 9 at Germantown Methodist Church with Rev. Nevin Smith speaker.
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