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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
3
The Frederick News reports its December 4 1956 edition from Frederick Maryland. The notice lists Associated Press material and local news content printed for the day, with standard postal and pricing details.
The piece notes Iceland, unsettled by Soviet pressure and Hungary upheaval, may permit U S troops to remain at Keflavik. The North Atlantic Treaty Council urged review of Iceland's withdrawal request, but crisis driven urgency could extend the stay, impacting Western security.
Hearings held by reviewer Moran at People Court resulted in William H Goodsell of Haris Used Cars receiving one year probation for failing to assign and deliver a title as required by law. Several drivers were restrained or reprimanded for offenses including speed, tampering with a vehicle, and failing to locate owners after damage. Birth announcements and a note on 1955 U S raisin production conclude the report.
The United Nations faces pressure as a Soviet backed Budapest puppet government blocks observers and Russia asserts dominance. Calls emerge to expel Hungary from the UN while advocates urge direct action, including UN planes entering Hungary, to expose conditions and uphold charter pledges.
Young men can enlist in the Army in December and begin training after the holidays per M Sergeant Edwin F Roble. Regular Army recruits may take up to 15 days leave before training, not to exceed January 7 1957. Army Reserve enlistees for two years active duty may join immediately and be called to active duty within 12 1/2 days of enrollment. No training is required during the waiting period.
The daily word exultation is defined as lively joy at success or victory. The note cites the example The team was filled with exultation and urges building vocabulary one word at a time.
Federal state and local governments now average about 46 dollars per person in taxes annually. Eisenhower presided over the first televised Cabinet meeting, dated October 75, 1854. Hazel plants spread by shot from seed capsules over several feet or yards. A mandrill forecress baboon is a primate linked to West Africa.
December 4 196 deaths and events from the city and county include a funeral attended by former governors Admiral Winchell and other notables for Gen Victor Baughman. A St Johns church bazaar and oyster supper netted 868 28 for November. Elks Memorial Service heard Chief Judge James Mesherss. Charles Heinlein travels from Frederick toward Yokohama Japan for commission business.
Twenty years ago, the city debated bus substitution routes with Potomac Edison reps, while a winter storm hit Frederick. Heavy snow and slush closed streets, 125 workers faced sewer-line trouble on Downtown improvements, and a LaPorte digger incident caused a near miss at North Court Street. A dated notice from November 6, 1905 cites a payment record.
A Marine Corps Reserve satellite rifle platoon was activated at Fort Detrick. Lt Col Warren T. Hunt welcomed the reservists for the post, and Capt George F. Bell and others from the Fort Detrick Navy unit attended. The unit draws personnel from Hagerstown Frederick Cumberland Martinsburg and Rohrersville and will meet Tuesday evenings at the Navy headquarters. Interested personnel may contact Capt Bell or the local Marine recruiter.
Mrs. Roger H. Willard opened a Frederick Art Club session at Mrs. Irving Staley’s home with a talk on Chinese art. She described Chinese art as a daily necessity, not a luxury, and noted its utilitarian and symbolic objects reflect the culture.
Home economists from Frederik Carroll Washington Allegany and Garrett counties organize the Western Maryland Home Economists Association electing Miss Betty Schmidt chairwoman and naming officers including Mrs William Dorrell Miss Ethel Grove Miss John J Dillon and two counselors The group aims to strengthen ties among professionals and support local activities while forwarding the constitution to state and national offices.
A grateful adoptive couple commends the Frederick Children’s Aid Society executive secretary Mrs. William C Roderick and staff for their work. They recount the journey from approval to final adoption papers and thank the social worker for her wisdom cheerfulness and understanding. Christopher Columbus discovery note appears as stray text.
Miss Virginia Ginger and Miss Millie Simith return to Boonsboro after visiting Mr and Mrs Irving Danner in the city. Wilbur L Ford Jr hosted Thanksgiving guests Pvis Then Waikle Tom Rkemmee and Stanley Tonchi, all Fort Belvoir School of Engineering classmates. Mrs Harry Zimmer man and family return after six weeks with relatives in Atlanta. A son born to Mr and Mrs James Kiger Emmitshore at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg. Mr and Mrs Mo R Sint Mi and Mrs William H Simith and Debbie visit Lena Main in Doubs.
Zonta Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Monday evening in a business session. President Mrs Virginia Bhomas announced officer reports and committee chairmen. Dr Mudge explained new by laws adopted by the club. New member Estelle Catlins welcomed, classified as Hospital General director at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Next meeting speaker will be Dr Joseph F Thorning of Carrollton Manor Catholic church.
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