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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1950
Page
9
Maryland voters face a 20 year clock on constitutional reform. Robert E. Clapp Jr. explains the 1867 charter's archaic provisions and urges thoughtful study. He notes state rights protections rest in state constitutions, not federal guarantees.
Frederick's Two-The-News reports a historical overview of Maryland constitutional changes from 1776 to 1867, noting indirect representation, elected state offices, and shifts toward greater popular voice. It recounts 1809 1839 and 1851 reforms, 1864 absentee ballots, and the 1867 constitution in use today, with related social and civic notes from club activities and plans for student exchange.
Argentina's ports were paralyzed by a 48 hour strike of more than 10 000 maritime workers. The Independent Federation of Maritime Unions led the action to protest attempts to absorb the federation into the CGT. Police reported only 25 of 572 ships in Buenos Aires could load or unload. The text notes about 6800 ice plants in the U S with a historical contrast to 1869.
The Treasury plans a study to find why income tax payments by professional men farmers and higher salaried people have fallen sharply. March tax collections show a broad decrease though Secretary Snyder notes no need to alter current tax policy. President Truman proposes tax shifts to raise net revenues while experts warn of lower receipts than earlier estimates.
Chicago reports Easter ham prices easing as pork supplies rise. Wholesale weights 12 to 16 pounds fetch 46 to 49 cents a pound, down from 56 to 60 cents last year. 18 to 18 pound hams 45 to 48 cents, down from 53 to 56 cents. Heavier 18 to 20 pounds now 44 to 47 cents, vs 52 to 55 cents a year ago.
The Wide Awake Class of Calvary Methodist Church held its meeting in the church hall. Members discussed church activities and planned an upcoming social event, with participation from several local families and neighbors.
At the home of Miss Helen Schwartz on East Church Street April 3 the Holmes County class met with sixteen members and teacher Mrs. Hammond Clary. Miss Lucille Snyder chaired the business portion as devotionals and the verse were recited, guest package won by Mrs. Richard Metcalf, games followed with prizes to Mrs. Willard Mercer Mrs. Hammond Clary Miss Ellen Freed Mrs. Joe Norris Miss Ann Mossburg and Miss Margaret Creager. Refreshments were served.
A local meeting will be held May 1 at the home of Mrs James Albright in Linden Hills with Mrs David Hardman as co host.
Marriage licenses listed for Walter Paul Duensing and Margaret Wood Bridge Price in Miami with ages 24 and 20. Property deeds show Ludmila O Malone to John Malone for county, $10. George R Lewis and wife to William E Carnes and wife in city, $10. Sira Samuel C Hays and wife to David Tilson and wife in county, $10. Thornes J Altman and wife to John S Daveler in county, $10. Jacob D Adams and wife to Castle Cheese Co Inc in county, $5. Richard F Kline and wife to ...
Santiago April 4 The Ministry of Public Health ordered vaccination for ill residents of central Chile due to a smallpox outbreak in Talca. About 200 cases reported none fatal.
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