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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
4
RELMAN MORIN explains Hal Boyle on how foreign aid aimed to shape policy not win gratitudes. Allies respond by self interest after war, and friendship between nations is rare. Americans seek affection, yet money cannot buy true liking abroad.
An opinion piece warns that August marks the loom of war for dictators. It cites 1914 and 1939 German aggressions and notes Russia’s actions with the pact and the Korea crisis as tests of world peace and the price of aggression. It argues the world hopes for restraint and peaceful outcomes despite volatile signs.
Britain faces potential mass resignations by about 20 000 family doctors who say socialized medicine has driven half their income through higher workloads. Each doctor must treat 4 000 registered patients yearly to earn about 7 200, a figure unchanged since 1948. They demand an independent body to set pay and arbitration by Sept 25. failure could leave patients without doctors and challenge the Labor government. Also, Rt. Rev. R. E. L. Strider, bishop of the West Virginia diocese, returned to Johns Hopkins after an eye cataract operation, but suffered a relapse and is improving.
In Frederick on August 3 1901 a Junior Hall convention adopted a resolution calling the race issue in the Democratic convention humbug. State Central committee members elected include Capt C H Henshaw J A Markel Roger Motter G L Kaufman W H Marry and A M Patterson. Entries were received for two races at the Fair Grounds track on Band Day August 7 with purses of 100 and 50. Frederick reports an insect called the jigger infesting the area. A graphophone entertainment by Carl Fleshman at Wm Cobb’s residence drew a number of attendees. Rural Free Delivery mail wagons arrived in Frederick today, painted blue with yellow gear and white canvas tops, at D A Castle’s carriage works. The Republican County
Twenty years ago on Aug 3 1931 robbers plundered Frank M Urban 802 Trail Ave stealing jewelry valued at 350 to 400. Meanwhile anglers along the Monocacy River kept busy with 23 bass and catfish weighing 62 pounds. Hood College campus road work nears completion as plans form for Hood’s season opening Sept 24. An August heat wave sent temperatures to 99 degrees with no relief in sight. Ernest Main re elected to Brunswick town council with William R Williams and Chester Phillips defeated.
A letter read to the Frederick Mayor and Board of Aldermen requests ending Federal rent controls and creating a Rent Survey Commission. The group proposes a five member panel from Chamber of Commerce, Frederick County Bar, organized labor, Real Estate Board, and a renter citizen. If charges justify, the commission may urge recontrol under current laws.
U S Eighth Army in Korea reported napalm fire from F-80 Shooting Stars aided United Nations forces by storming a hill on the central front near Kumhwa. Ground clashes persisted with a four and a half hour battle in no man’s land east of the Kaesong neutral zone as patrols skirmished.
Camp Detrick's second annual combined charity drive closed with 7546.04 pledged, well above the 7000 goal. About two thirds of pledges have been collected, leaving roughly 2000 to be gathered through August. Funds will be distributed through the year as national state and local drives proceed. Yeoman second class William H. White receives military honors. he served in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and now stationed at Detrick with wife Ethel and daughter Claudia Louise. Four battalions plus Air Force escorts helped Thurmont bicentennial events. Lt. Col. Miller led troops in parade. Military notes list 26 men on leave and several recent promotions and new arrivals.
In Washington the article argues the Communists benefit if the armistice lines shift north of the 38th parallel and a cease fire is declared without a political settlement. It critiques U N tactics, MacArthur’s late overture, and U S/UN officials for not backing a broader peace and withdrawal plan, while noting high costs and unresolved questions about Korea’s defense and future.
Frederick Optimist Club members heard Dr. Joseph Seay give a talk on optimism in the world today. He praised Optimist work worldwide and the Frederick Boys' Club, then introduced Stanley Funsten, the Contest winner for "Today's Challenge to Youth" at the Detroit convention.
Austin based report details Medale Frances Evans jailed by the FBI after posing as a WAF officer at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Bail set at 1000 dollars. She met Col. Lichty seeking a college credit waiver and cited two motives including protecting her husband from deployment and targeting a Las Cruces warrant officer.
Miss Margaret Stauffer and Miss Patsie Himes, both brides-to-be from Walkersville, were feted at a surprise double kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Paul J. Green and relatives. Readiness ahead of weddings includes August 18 for Stauffer Nanney nuptials and August 22 for Himes Garst union in local churches.
The Frederick Association of Girls Scouts completed its summer programs for Scouts and Brownies. Established Camp for older girls ran two weeks in July at Camp Baker Braddock Heights with 36 in week one and 38 in week two. Brownie Day Camp lasted five days at Yellow Springs with 83 attendees, daily trips from Baker Park. Activities included swimming hikes cook-outs nature studies dances games and crafts. Camp staff featured director Mrs Ellis Wachter and counselors Mary Rosencrantz Verna Parkinson Jean Douglas Ariane Schroder Eleanor Beall Joanna Lehman Kay Oden Nancy Wentzel, nurse Mrs Edna Clipp cook Leora Harper waterfront director Mrs John Harbaugh. Park transportation and all-camp program events were arranged by the association’s leadership including executive director Mrs Paul G Johnson and unit heads and assistants.
Dr and Mrs A Talbott Brice and children of Jefferson recall a five week road trip to the west coast with routes through the south to California and back via the north. Mr and Mrs Samuel H Rosenthal near the city return from Canada where they visited Banff and Lake Louise. The Bests near the city vacation at Camp Cacapon Berkeley Springs WV. Mrs Lee McCardell and daughter with Mr and Mrs J Homer Remsberg near Middletown visit in the area. Mrs Mary H Hoffman leaves for Shawnee On Delaware PA to attend church music school where she is organist at Middletown Zion Lutheran. Miss Josephine Weagly, Akron Hospital dietitian, visits with sisters in Middletown. Marilyn Kehne and Nancy Zimmerman vacation in Ocean City MD. George Horne and children from Wildwood FL stay with Garfield friends and relatives. Rev and Mrs.
Senator McMahon of Connecticut suggests reciprocal trips between the United States and the Soviet Union. He asks Congress to endorse both travel proposals to gauge whether the Kremlin would allow an American delegation to visit Moscow and whether Soviet leaders would come to the United States to assess peace prospects. He plans to discuss the idea with colleagues before sponsorship. A second item: William M Moore named new football coach at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, succeeding Don Phillips after state approval.
Frederick county reports a promising peach season with strong early yields and quality. Prices hold steady with some increases cited by growers. Late crops need rain, while the forecast calls for potential showers followed by cooler, drier weather and a return of sunshine this weekend. Temperatures cooled overnight with high humidity, and some sun is expected later today.
Washington Aug 3 A Senate subcommittee delayed by a week the hearing on a Ohio federal judgeship nomination. Senator Douglas opposes the choice of Cornelius J Harrington and Joseph J Drucker, with Joseph Sam Perry to be heard first. The delay allows the Justice Department time to study Harringtons qualifications.
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