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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1954
Page
2
The article notes scarce markets for American crops and exports, with nations unable to pay U S prices. It cites 1955 wheat acreage cuts, mining and industry declines, auto and textile headlines, and argues America’s production remains extraordinary yet constrained by lack of international demand.
The House yesterday passed a bill stripping the Communist party of all legal rights and flags the roll call. Republicans for: Maryland Devereux Hyde Miller Small, Delaware Warburton. Democrats for: Maryland Fallon Friedel Garmatz.
Fifty years ago the City Hotel owner closed a deal with Braddock Heights company to acquire about eight acres for a new hotel with around 100 rooms. A new safe for the City Register's office progressed, while Mt Bethel M E Church near Garfield Foxville was debt free after a $800 raise and dedication. A Thurmont town hall concert by the YMCA drew praise, and Braddock Heights dances were dampened by a storm, impacting the railroad’s season prospects.
Two day rainfall of 2.48 inches was recorded here and at Fishing Creek reservoir. Rivers rose slightly while reports of unrest in Germany were denied by Walhameen Simp son. Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association event in Waynesboro saw the Junior Fire Company and Auxiliary win first and fifth prizes. Thomas S. Anderson, Frederick County Farm Bureau officer, found his car stolen and later recovered with a full tank.
East and West welfare officials and Red Cross delegates meet to implement President Eisenhower's unstringsed aid offer for Central Europe flood victims. East Zone accepts. Hungary and Czechoslovakia also express gratitude. emblem use emphasized to avoid political clashes. Keefer reunion notes follow with extensive family details.
A twister damaged the Moore farm about 15 miles north of here near the Barbour County line. Mrs Moore was scratched when the milk house was blown to the porch. the roof ripped off, rain poured in, a pump house was carried away, and part of the barn roof and upper portion were torn. No other property damage reported. Deeds filed show several property transfers in the Clerk's office, including a residential sale at 300 Sep Plate for about $8,000 and other parcels in Johnsville Tuscarora and Thurmont districts with prices ranging from about $7,500 to $27,500.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Charles Edward Joy 87 of Libertytown at his son's home Severna Park after a short illness. Other obituaries include William Joseph Wilmot 80 of Baltimore, Samuel Flickinger 96 of Taneytown, Ora Leola Umbaugh 78 of Lovettsville, Catherine Louise Murphy 33 of Harpers Ferry, Laura Louise Foreman colored of Mandas and various funeral arrangements and survivors listed.
Transfer on Walnut Street in Thurmont records from Mr and Mrs Raymond F E Dough erty to Mr and Mrs Ralph E Hubbard with consideration listed as 34000 dollars.
Senior Senator McCarthy faces a debate on whether charges are moot after the 1952 Wisconsin election. Internal Revenue findings reportedly found no fraudulent activity in his tax returns for 1946 to 1952, though no deficiency assessment has been filed yet. The piece notes legal questions about publishing confidential information and points to no proven crime or fraud.
Washington August 17 Congress passed a new foreign aid bill expanding military aid and loans, with $200 million set for loans and $530 million for surplus farm goods. The plan envisions shifting military aid to the Defense Department and trimming other aid, reflecting Cold War priorities and a waning foreign aid program. Herbert Hoover is noted for his 80th birthday in a tribute from Americans.
Funeral services were held for Roy H Baker at the Taneytown funeral home led by Rev. Morgan R. Andreas. Interment followed in Reformed church cemetery with pallbearers named and a church quartet performing. Fuss and Son directed.
East German communists reportedly sought to curry favor with West German metal workers by trucking food across the border amid ongoing strikes in Munich and surrounding areas.
A bill to revamp the eight year old atomic energy act faced a possible final House vote after Senate approval of a swift compromise on civilian patent patents. The Senate backed a five year government control then private development path with limited information exchange with allies.
Major Schwimer will depart Detrick for Hawaii with Colonel John J. Hayes taking over community relations and Charles R. Downs Jr handling public information releases. Schwimer, a 3-year Detrick veteran and active community figure, has a storied career in journalism and Army public relations, with leadership roles in the Armed Forces Chemical Association and numerous local organizations. Mrs. Schwimer will remain four weeks to arrange shipment of household goods to Fort Shafer, Hawaii.
Indian newspapers report Portuguese forces in full control of Tiracol fortress in Goa after driving out pro Indian demonstrators. Bombay sources note one demonstrator killed and another wounded. The occupation marked the nationalist launch end of a declared liberation march.
Bir and Mrs R H Stevens and granddaughter Gail Hadley of Elmira N Y visit near Urbana with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Aubrey Dutrow Judge Edward S Delaplaine leaves for Chicago for the American Bar Center dedication at the University of Chicago Thursday during the ABA annual meeting births and weddings across the region include James Patrick born August 7 at Frederick Memorial Hospital and the Stoner Nasser wedding planned September 11 on the Stoner lawn.
Among The Sick er. Albert C. Wiles is slightly improved at home with visitors barred. Jay Kline injured in a collision is in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Robert Abrecht Sr. returned home from University Hospital in Baltimore. Edward Hall, a Dickerson tenant farmer, is in fair condition after a ladder fall. Mrs Paul Willard is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Florence Cecil suffered a stroke and is in critical condition. Mrs Hazen B Neal has returned home near Pearl after hospitalization.
The 756th Troop Carrier Squadron is forming at Andrews AFB. Vacancies cover most Air Force specialties and trades, with non-prior service eligibility. It is a self contained operational flying squadron meeting weekly and biweekly with pay, reserve points, and realistic training using Air Force equipment. Contact 2259th Air Force Reserve Center or 1st Lt Elmer E Wachter for details.
EVANSTON Ill WA bishop from Communist Hungary declared today churches must not bow to any governmental system but should stand more resolutely as free instruments of God. He told World Christian readers as the first delegate from behind the Iron Curtain on the World Council of Churches program and the most controversial figure there.
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