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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
7
A historical column argues the United States must lead world relief as Communist advances threaten to starve up to 25 million people by cutting rice supplies. It notes 8 million war destitute in Korea and calls for aid from Canada, Australia, and wheat-surplus nations to share the burden.
A long critique warns that protests against a growing socialist influence in government have escalated from murmurs to alarm. Rising taxes, public debt, and subsidies are cited as threats, with much of the populace seemingly resigned to perceived looming calamity. The piece also includes a weathered weekly astronomy column noting the April night sky, with stars and constellations described as they appear in the dark backdrop of early spring.
New York April 27 reporters learned that Douglas MacArthur effectively faded from press contact for five days. He stayed in the Waldorf Astoria hotel suite while the second floor press room watched from afar. Intermediaries handled questions as Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney relayed answers, with Whitney jokingly noting the general read only official Korea reports.
Fifty years ago today the News presents a view of the Frederick City Hospital plan by Baltimore architect Shawn, detailing a central block with wings on both sides, dimensions 26 by 30 feet, and a rear operating room. The Frederick Choral Society offered its first annual concert at Woman's College hall led by Maurice G. Beckwith with soloists Steckel Maulsby Stauner Moberly Eisenhauer Bively Hendrickson Bowers Fout. Efforts begin to rebuild the city elevator after a recent fire, with builders consulted on cost. Apricot trees bloom at Woodsboro despite cold spell.
A rear barn of Mrs Minnie McHenry on West Fifth Street caught fire triggering a general alarm and several nearby buildings were burned. County approval sought to lay about 6,700 feet of 16 inch pipe along Hughes Ford road to bolster Linganore Creek water supply. Mr I W Carty, recently ill with laryngitis, shows improvement and hopes to be out soon. Thurmont voters approve a 6,000 dollar bond issue for town hall improvements and reelect Mayor Frank L Cady and two town commissioners.
Camp Detrick personnel and Frederick residents back a citywide Armed Forces Day observance led by an Armed Forces Day Citizens' Committee. A parade is planned in downtown Frederick on Sunday afternoon May 13, with Mayor Munshower proclaiming May 19 as Armed Forces Day and the week of May 18 as Armed Forces Week. The effort draws support from schools, civic and veterans groups, churches, government, industry, and local media.
A Washington editor argues the United States lacks a fulltime civilian-military security framework. The piece calls for a National Security Council with military representation and three fulltime civilians, led by the Secretary of State, to craft long range policy on national defense and security. It cites the 1940 act and criticizes the current setup as inadequate for safeguarding the nation.
Awarded prizes for individual performances during the 1950 51 season went to Dorothy Kehne Catherine Ann Murphy Nonie Ries Charlotte Dunn and Lillian Grossnickle. Col Robert T Barrick Post Engineer will address a Knights of Columbus breakfast at the Hotel Frederick Sunday morning Mell discuss his experiences in Japan. Recent visitors to Camp Detrick include Mr and Mrs Herbert C Pauli parents of Capt Forrest Paul. The canian's wife and four year old daughter Lisa accompanied the elder Paulis on their return to the Indianapolis home for a visit of about a month.
The Community Organization and Youth Leadership class at Hoad College hosted News staff member Mrs. Fyhn J. Sullivan as guest teacher. Dean Elizabeth Eckhardt May arranged the session to train students in proper coverage and public relations, emphasizing cooperation with editors and clear presentation to the public. Market prices for corn, wheat and barley were listed in the article.
Fifteen Frederick representatives attended the Eastern District of Maryland Church of the Brethren Women’s Work Organization annual convention held Thursday at Piney Creek Church near Taneytown. Mrs. Andrew Hoff of New Windsor was elected president, succeeding Mrs. Elmer Schildi of Rocky Ridge. Officers include Mrs. Jacob Replogle of Baltimore as peace director and Mrs. O. P. Jones of Unionville as ladies aid director. Thurmont will host the 1952 meeting. the Frederick delegation included Rev. Ralph E. White and several other official delegates.
Time is valuable stuff and we never find enough as we journey through day by day. Time, we stop and ponder, isn't anything to squander, but a boon we often spend too soon. Hal Boyle, AP writer and columnist, began as an office boy in The Associated Press Kansas City bureau.
Announcement from Clarence and Ella Ellis of Bethesda states Marcia Ells will wed John Homer Remsberg Jr. at College Park on May 30. Ells is a University of Maryland student and Kappa Delta member. Remsberg, a university senior, belongs to Alpha Tau Omega.
A trip to Florida with a return via the east coast brought Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stottlemeyer of Utica to visit in Middletown. Mrs. R. E. Town hosted a dinner party and card club gathering at Rockwell Terrace. Los Angeles residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Gross visited Middletown to see their son-in-law and daughter Donald and Mrs. McLuckie. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. B. Anders left for Chicago and a tour through California and Canada for a holiday at Lake Louise and Banff, with Mrs. Anders planning to visit her sister Miss Gladys Lyon in Connellsville on the return trip. Derrick Officers To Mot a Spring Dance, Camp Derrick Officers Mess will hold a spring formal dance Saturday from 9 to midnight with Jack Hartle and the Mello-Men providing music. Other items note Callans’ attendance at a Middle Atlantic Automotive Wholesalers convention and invitations for a May 5 buffet supper honoring Miss Frances Grove and Mr. William Shirey to be married May 6. Birth announced for Richard Dean Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill of Dallas, Texas, former Natalie Nichols. Russell H. Thomas of Baltimore Life Insurance and wife in Atlantic City for the President's and Honor Club meeting at the Hotel Dennis.
Opening day of the 14th annual House and Garden pilgrimage in Annapolis features five ladies in colonial gowns at the restored Treasury building. About 100 clubwomen from Texas join Maryland events, with tours of Hamond-Harwood House and perennial beds. Proceeds aid house upkeep, Governor McKeldin hosts a tea at the Executive Mansion. A separate Equity Court decree grants Doris Lidie Summers an absolute divorce from Roy E. Summers with child custody and costs. A deed records the sale of a 124 acre farm in Wand sboro district by Albert L. and Mrs. Staub.
Mrs. Louise B. Thomas of Hyattsville was found guilty of reckless driving by Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett in Peoples Court this morning. A $5 fine and costs was paid for an accident on Route 40 west of Middletown on March 28. Charles G. Miller of Middletown was found not guilty on a charge of making an improper turn. About $200 damage occurred to the two cars, investigated by Trooper James H. Bowzee Jr. The eastbound Mrs. Thomas vehicle struck the Miller auto as it turned across the road.
An Army wedding at The Post Chapel Fort Jackson South Carolina joined Miss Shirley Jones daughter of Mrs Mary V Jones and Pvt Herman B Miller son of Mr and Mrs Samuel D Miller in a ceremony conducted by Army chaplain Rabbi Joseph B Messing. A six man honor guard stood as witnesses with bride wearing a beige suit and orchid corsage. Reception followed at the Post Religious Center.
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