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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1956
Page
4
Local item notes the Frederick Frederick County area with routine notices from the Great Southern TG MFG Co and subscription details. The brief references standard newspaper offerings and postal handling.
Defense Secretary Wilson told a House subcommittee that both the United States and Russia now hold enough nuclear weapons to potentially wipe out the world. He argued that arms alone cannot secure safety and that the nation must develop additional means to handle the threat, noting the Geneva Summit's recognition of global danger.
Special dispatch reports the San Francisco earthquake with city wrecked many buildings destroyed and fires burning water supply failed and survivors fleeing. Aldermen bids on a street sweeper range 225 to 350 with no contract awarded. A letter from Spain warns of revival of the Spanish Prisoner swindle. Fire at Stone Holdcraft residence caused by brush sparks. roof and parts damaged. Mr and Mrs George S. Ro dock host card party for daughters Regina and Elizabeth with about 20 guests.
At the North Frederick Elementary School PTA meeting Mrs. Arthur J. Rawson Hood College sociology instructor and mental health consultant spoke on moderation and behavior in parents and children. Dr. Harold Schaden presided and announced a May 11 carnival fundraiser to buy visual aid equipment.
A series of collateral forfeitures were recorded before Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr for offenses on U S 40. Citations include failure to stop at a stop sign, passing when not clear, parking near a railroad crossing, and speeding. Totals amount to 26.45 for some drivers and 11.45 for others, with arrests by Trooper Hedden.
A parade through Frederick Saturday kicks off Hood College events for the Athletic Association Circus. Floats from dorms and Rayford Lodge lead to a 1 to 5 pm circus in the riding ring with booths, a fun house, a big tent show, side show, and dancing by the college dance club.
Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin told a Boston University civic project that civil rights legislation can only pass with a Republican Congress and president. He argued Democrats delay and fight over civil rights while Republicans broadly support such measures.
The AAAS president, Dr Paul B Sears of Yale, will lecture at Hood College Brodbeck Hall at 8 pm Thursday. The talk, “Science and Natural Resources—A National Dilemma,” is the final 1955 56 RESA Fort Detrick lecture. Sears, a noted conservationist and author, leads Sigma Xi in public service and has taught at multiple universities including Yale, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Oberlin.
Sergt Emil Wiliam Busch 56 a veteran state police member died Sunday at his Baltimore home after a year of illness. He served 18 years at the Baltimore motor vehicles office and previously at Salisbury Cumberland and Frederick. born in Williamsburg VA he moved to Baltimore as a child. He was active in Boumi Temple Hagerstown Lodge 378 BPO Elks and several Masonry bodies. Survived by wife Evelyn and multiple relatives. Services held yesterday at Lean hard J Ruck Funeral Home. burial in Loudon Park Cemetery.
Two German children adopted by T Sgt Walter J Eddins in Germany completed two years of U S residency and were admitted to citizenship in Baltimore court. The family plans to reunite with Eddins in Japan by early June. Births listed include Melea Sue Fogle and Felicia Louise Clarke among others with recruiting officers noted.
Kenneth R Runkles son of Mrs Jorva Runkles Thurndoswoordsboro has finished basic training and begins advanced training at Shepherd Air Force Base near Wichita Falls Texas. Diane Marie Deterding West Twelfth Street marks her eighth birthday today. Gloria Rankles Thurmont spent weekend with Margaret Smith Lantz. they traveled by chartered bus to Capitol Arena Washington DC to meet Town and Country Time entertainers and returned Sunday. Thurmont High School juniors noted. Mrs Albert B Gannon South Market Street to celebrate birthday Thursday.
Bethel resident Mr Samuel Glimmerman underwent Tuesday surgery at University Hospital Baltimore and is reported satisfactory. David Stewart Conrad of this city was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday for observation with fair condition. Mr W Staley Hahn, a noted Ceresville farmer, is in Frederick Memorial Hospital in poor condition.
In a reflective essay, David Lawrence ties Harry S. Truman’s 1945-53 presidency to today, noting public dissatisfaction fueled by alleged department corruption and the 1952 backlash. The piece contrasts Truman’s impulsive use of power with Eisenhower’s steadier approach and warns of renewed calls for aggressive policy shifts.
The column contrasts Dwight Eisenhower’s perceived sincerity with Harry S. Truman’s bold campaign style. It notes editorial opinion that Truman’s approach may fail against a Democrat opponent and mentions weather disruptions from Michigan to New York with dusty winds in the southwest.
A reflective item by Lufburrow admonishes readers about unnecessary worries. It urges practical calm, offers philosophy to ease nerves, and addresses the public mood of perplexity and anxiety. The piece blends advice with a tone of everyday wisdom.
A compact reflection on praise amid God’s anger and comfort, noting forgiveness as a motherly kiss that erases offense. Quotation from Isaiah 12 1 and Henry Ward Beecher style framing.
During April the Frederick News-Post pays cash prizes for local news tips. Tips accepted on weekdays 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes range from $1 to $5 for the best stories. only the first tip on a story is considered. A prize list will be published. Call Monument 2-3177.
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