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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
13
Boyle In Korea recounts a blistering August hillside assault with carbines and machine guns under a scorching sun. Medics tend wounded as planes strafed, ambulances and trains ferry the injured to hospitals while exhausted soldiers, limping and bandaged, endure the brutal heat and casualties.
A West African deputy discussed a hypothetical market for European goods if living standards rise across Africa and the Americas. The piece notes vast populations and resource wealth, then shifts to a birthday party at the Schultz residence in Rocky Springs honoring Marcia Schultz's second birthday with guests from nearby towns.
Baltimore firm J W Bond protests governor over ban on school boards in Frederick and Carroll counties claiming bidder status on contracts but not awarded. Weather threats mar Athletic Park events as Roy Shipley and others win races. United Reformed Congregation rents Junior Hall during new church construction. Middletown Valley Sunday school reunion to be held in Mrs Lewis Youngs woods with Col George Pearce to speak and a steam merry go round on site. Visitation Academy improvements near completion for September opening.
Injuries reported include L R Waesche of Thurmont who fractured his left collarbone after falling on stairs at home. Miss Elmira Renn, Dill avenue, returned from Europe after visiting Oberammergau and other sites. Robert Plush of Baltimore and Ohio brakeman hospitalized for a broken shoulder after a vehicular collision at Steiner's Hill. A trailer used to haul a brake from its moorings on Market Street caused a near miss and injury.
Deeds filed report multiple property transfers in the clerk of court office. Bir and Mrs James B Ranch bought 424 West College Terrace for about 20000 dollars. Dr and Mrs William E Trail sold Old Braddock Route 40 home for about 15000. Other transfers include 102 Frederick avenue and 21 East Third street sales, 13000 and 9000 dollars respectively. A Thurmont West Main Street lot sold for about 7500. Urbana land sold for about 6800. Braddock Heights east Jefferson Boulevard sale for about 13000. Canadian import data noted. glue: petroleum products largest Canada import.
Washington testimony before the House Armed Services subcommittee urges a 109 million dollar program this year to develop low grade domestic manganese deposits and recover ore from slag and blast furnace residues. Major General A. B. Quinton backs pilot plants, while Interior Bureau of Mines officials weigh figures and past promises, highlighting domestic production versus foreign dependence and the 200 million ton low grade reserve potentially available in the United States.
In Washington on Aug 24, a seasoned critique argues Malik aims to sway U S public opinion to shield the Kremlin from scrutiny. It contends the UN is a potent platform for Soviet propaganda while the West should mount a stronger counteroffensive examining North Korea and allied actions. The piece warns China’s Peiping government is under Moscow control and urges blocking Communist China’s UN admission. It also highlights manganese ore shortages and U S bills to boost domestic production amid reliance on foreign sources.
Los Angeles August 24 We wanted money to get married on says 16 year old Peggy Burns on trial for murder in the slaying of liquor store owner Dominic Calarco. She claimed the plan to stage a holdup and obtain a gun was hers and that the shooting was an accident. Authorities say Peggy, Tommy Cook and others were part of a crime club targeting robberies in high school classrooms drawing on ideas from comics and radio mysteries.
Raymond Porter a 67 year old retired railroad worker residing at 202 Maple Avenue collapsed and fell from a bench in North Bentz street park near West Sixth street about ten this morning. He was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital where he received treatment and was admitted. City Officer Ralph Potts said Porter had just spoken with him then walked to his call box when he saw the fall. An ambulance from M B R Etchison and Soa summoned responders.
The Associated Press reports modest price increases in coffee and pork across stores while beef and lamb cut prices eased in some areas. Retail chains and independents note normal buying after recent wet spells with no imminent rationing anticipated. Agriculture Secretary Brannan spoke in Carlisle, Indiana, saying civilian consumption should remain steady even with higher military needs, and that rationing is unlikely unless the emergency worsens.
Senator Tydings of Maryland says he will campaign actively for his nomination and reelection once wartime Korea relief legislation is addressed in Washington. He plans to stay in the capital until major wartime measures pass, focusing on winning the war in Korea and challenging false statements and propaganda in normal times.
Baltimore August 24 railroad spokesmen said they were surprised by a nationwide strike call for next Monday and have no plans yet for emergency operations. The Western Maryland Railway runs Baltimore to Cumberland via Hagerstown and operates commuter trains to Westminster and has a standby agreement to keep some service, but workers may not honor it amid the strike real_/?? Placeholder
Gloucester Mass. Aug. 24 Roger W. Babson argues that the fish trade wastes huge sums on sales despite potential gains from consolidation. He notes small firms lack capital for modern plants and advertising, urging a unified filleting plant, shared sales force, and capital to boost national fish consumption. He warns that investment in fisheries deserves stronger government support and envision future fish profits, urging readers to pass along this clipping.
Local actresses stood out in Mountain Theater’s Braddock Heights run of The Perfect Marriage. Nancy Pearce and Kathleen Croghan delivered polished, confident performances while supporting roles lagged, as set design and costumes added visual appeal to an otherwise uneven production.
A medical expert explains that osteoarthritis is a degenerative aging process rather than true inflammatory arthritis. It commonly affects knees hips and fingers with Heberden's nodes, often found incidentally on X rays, and can be managed by weight reduction posture improvement heat and supportive care. Even so most patients remain active with rest and gradual exercise.
President Truman said at a news conference he cannot predict with certainty when the Korean War will end. He noted criticism of Secretary of Defense Johnson’s six to eight month forecast and cited lack of certainty about a definite end date.
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