22 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1958
Page
1
A 19th century tale shows a widow losing house and car when no will existed. A simple will would have allowed fair division, spared court costs, and reduced family strife. It advises consulting a lawyer, choosing witnesses, and storing the document safely for executor access.
Washington Governor Averell Harriman accused the Eisenhower administration of a do nothing attitude toward the recession. He spoke at a national conference of Democratic women as Congress considered local public works bills and tax cut proposals. Senate action on a one billion to two billion local works bill, and Mansfield’s tax exemptions plan, loomed with delays likely into June or July.
George Cramer, 14, won the Braddock Optimists local oratorical contest earning a chance to represent Braddock Heights at the District Optimist contest in Washington on May 16. Co finalists included Frank Blundell, son of Dr. and Mrs. George P. Blundell, with club officers announced and the event held during an April meeting.
In a Cloakroom update Senator J Glenn Beall notes Congress back after Easter, with key bills pending. Highlights include improved civil service retirement, a signed Federal Aid Highway Act funding two thirds federal share, agriculture income trends, and optimistic forecasts for defense orders and GDP growth. Science notes speculate on future space travel timelines and human aging in space.
Frederick County painter 21 reports being assaulted by a would be hitchhiker on route 5 near Frederick. Paul Isaac says the attacker struck him and stole at least 40 pounds, then fled. Police question details about the location and time, unsure if incident happened in Maryland or Virginia.
General Motors pursues a yearly model cycle built on a single body shell across divisions. Automotive News notes three proposed small cars with a rear engine likely to be produced, replacing the split body styles by brand. Curtiss-Wright lands 49 million dollar army truck contract via Studebaker Packard plants. George Bartisch, hailed as father of modern ophthalmology, lived in the 16th century and authored an early ophthalmology text.
Frederick Barracks No 1217 of the Veterans of World War I reports favorable replies from Maryland Senators Butler Seall and Congressman Hyde regarding a charter for the Veterans of World War I of the LSA. Louis E Fichelberger, quartermaster, led the correspondence as the April meeting chaired by Charles P Staley discussed veterans bills in Congress and plans for the Baltimore convention June 6 8.
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