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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1953
Page
4
Frederick Maryland edition outlines association press use rules and corrections policy. It lists pricing for subscriptions and describes job printing capabilities. The issue dated Friday April 10 1953 notes postal status and newspaper responsibilities.
President Eisenhower backs a one year renewal of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act amid calls for a tripartite commission to study long range trade policy. House leaders plan hearings on tariffs, aiming to balance protection with strengthening alliances and international relations as Nazi Germany and Communist Russia influence dependents through various means.
The Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies will host the first management personnel symposium on radioisotopes usage at nearly 500 industries. Emphasis will be on safe handling and training managers to explain tracer tools to workers, with 1 200 current users nationwide highlighting industrial radiation benefits.
John A. Ahrens a 42 year old Salisbury Maryland salesman disappeared August 27 1951 and was believed drowned in the Atlantic. He reappeared in Baltimore explaining he traveled to Virginia the Midwest and the Far West before returning due to distress from constant travel. His wife pursued legal steps to have him declared legally dead for insurance purposes. a settlement was discussed but never finalized before his return.
Camp Greentop near Thurmont receives a commendation from the U S Department of the Interior National Park Service for camp excellence. The Baltimore League for Crippled Children and Adults expands the program to include disabled adults for two weeks after the children depart. Local sponsors funded campers with Easter Seal support. The 1952 report highlights goals of physical improvement, social integration, and joyful camp experiences through therapy, crafts, swimming, and outdoor life.
Court notices include an equity case for CletiaVirginia Virts versus HaroldStanley Virts seeking absolute divorce with temporary alimony and counsel fees. A long list of marriage license applications and de faco separations features numerous couples from Richmond to Harrisburg and beyond. Property deeds show transfers to Harold A. Toms, James Hart, and others with $10 or less. many dates and places appear across Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas.
Montgomery County council authorized Joseph Michaelis to direct a county wide civil defense plan for Rockville. Board President Nesbitt said no funds unless public interest is assured. Michaelis presented recommendations from a March 3 meeting of about 65 civic groups. Proposals include a full-time director, a control center, and a siren warning system. also to align daylight saving time with DC.
Baltimore officials told the Public Service Commission they oppose a proposed fare hike from 17 to 19 cents, arguing the increase is unjust and not needed for service or fair return on investment.
Four Apple Blossom princesses named to represent Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland at Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival April 30 May 1 Miss Kathryn Eisenhower is Queen Shenandoah XXVI Court. Virginia’s Mimi Ivers Lou Watson 19 hosts Madison College ties and Theta Sigma Upsilon. West Virginia’s Lucidlare Miller 22 teaches home economics in Roanoke. Pennsylvania’s Mary Jane Bridenbaugh 18 studies at Juniata College Huntington. Maryland’s Cherry Gundry 20 studies at Cleveland Institute of Art splits time between Texas Hancock and Cleveland.
The H. D. Case Contracting Company of Nanjemoy, Maryland, submitted the low bid of about 153 000 dollars to build a double bridge across Route 27 at the Carroll Frederick County line, part of the plan to convert the present US 50 into a dual expressway from Baltimore to Frederick and continue toward New Market. The project includes two 112-foot steel I beam bridges with concrete decks, a 30-foot roadway, and safety curbs, with additional crossovers and possible future track crossings as the Ridgeville to New Market segment is developed.
A birthday party Saturday night honored Velma O Bryan at Glenn Babington home Evergreen Point. Guests included family and friends from Frederick Middletown Brunswick and Bruns wick listing Babington O Bryan Main Crone Sigler Shafer Hendricks O Bryan and Tritapoe among attendees.
Washington April 7 President Eisenhower praised the United Nations for championing human rights and warned that suppression by totalitarian governments causes global instability. He addressed the U N Commission on Human Rights in Geneva while Secretary Dulles pushed persuasion over treaties to advance human freedom.
Trooper Hedden pursued and overtook Roland M. Spotta a salesman recently from Pennsylvania after a high speed chase along Route 240. Spotta, cited for exceeding 70 mph, posted 101.45 to appear in People’s Court on April 24. He initially faced jail but then borrowed funds from his employer. The chase ended on the Hyatts town slope after Spotta’s Buick flew past buses and other cars.
Washington April 7 Senator Taft says Leonard W Hall of New York is acceptable for GOP national chairman. Taft noted no strong opposition and urged a committee subpanel to review candidates with the President and congressional leaders. Hall, a surrogate judge, holds Eisenhower clearance and could become chairman pending a unanimous election by the national committee Friday. Dewey's possible future bid looms as a discussed possibility if Eisenhower does not run in 1956.
A 16 year old boy weighing 44 pounds died in Washington today after hospital treatment begun days earlier. Police opened an inquiry and the coroner ruled death from tuberculosis. Grandmother Mrs Ora Murphy said the boy ate little in the week, living in a crowded home with ten others and a monthly pension check of 374.40, with 35 dollars for rent.
Washington April 6 Secretary Dulles told Congress the United States faces the greatest peril in its history and cannot stand alone against Soviet Russia. He argued proposed constitutional amendments to curb the president’s treaty making could block essential pacts, including agreements on war control and atomic weapons.
Baltimore April 7. A leading Baltimore dealer said the Federal Trade Commission is opening an inquiry into complaints that used car dealers run an unethical racket in the city. R Bruce Livie urged Governor McKeldin to appoint a commission for legislation. The Better Business Bureau reported high finance charges with examples of 30 percent on unpaid balances, and an Army officer paying 811 on 1319 balance for a second hand coupe. Livie said ethical dealers will back sound reform as FTC begins its inquiry.
Senator Taft urges a thorough Senate investigation into the Truman administration to contrast Republican and Democratic governance. He argues for publicizing facts on postwar Korea policy, wartime leadership, and alleged corruption, while criticizing press trends and aiming to bolster GOP support ahead of 195? elections. He omits naming reporters. Shepherd College earns AMA pre medical accreditation.
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