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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
2
The article outlines how plans for heavier defense spending threaten larger deficits unless nondefense spending is cut. It notes stock market losses, tax loss selling, and the potential for continued high tax rates to backstop deficits, while warning that a recession could still push the government into the red.
A Washington letter notes President Eisenhower faced calls to resign during illness, but supporters argue his return to full leadership after recovery would strengthen the nation. The piece discusses constitutional options for a temporary presidency and the political dynamics around Vice President Nixon. It also highlights the enduring leadership image amid Capitol intrigues.
William J. Hopwood reports the Maryland Mental Health Society plans a pre Christmas gift drive to aid patients in state institutions. Five local collection points in Frederick County will receive donations, with gifts chosen by patients at baazars and wrapped for personal delivery. An adoption program will ship gifts to Baltimore for distribution, emphasizing individualized items to suit each patient.
In a roundup of magistrate court actions, Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company workers nationwide are set to share over 2.5 million in pre holiday benefits. The session notes restraint in proceedings as a leader advocates peace, with Bernard Ewing and other officials present. A Rockville employee faces intoxication charges, while others receive suspended sentences or fines as company directors allocate the fund.
Frederick High School honors roll listed many students. Mary Yingling announced as engaged to Harry Trago of Chambersburg. The long honor list names dozens of students across classes with 2.0 to 4.0 GPAs. Principal David Dean oversees the program as the National Honor Society chapter highlights new initiates.
Mr and Mrs Kari S Manwiller of Huntington Long Island welcome their second child a daughter Kathryn Dare born December 22. Mrs Manwiller is daughter of Mr and Mrs W Dare Morton. Michael D Kaufman Jr of Old Greenwich Conn and his daughter Miss via Kaufman visit to spend weekend with brother in law Samuel H Rosenstock near the city and with Mrs Kaufman’s mother Mrs Michael D Kaufman Sr at Vindebona Nursing Home Braddock Heights. James T Muldoon husband of Ruth Muldoon is in the U S Army in France his address Ra 11265562 7961st A 5 Army Garrison Detachment Fountainville France AP O U1 New York NY. Ruth Muldoon plans to join him soon. A triple birthday party for Frederick County Agent Henry Shoemaker secretary Effie Fullmer and her brother Claude Fullmer and granddaughter Deborah Shoemaker was held in his office Friday. Mr and Mrs George Freeh of Fort Clinton Ohio announce the birth of a son December 13. Mrs Freeh is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Horine of 23 Jefferson St.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Frederick Maryland Saturday publication dated December with partial masthead. It notes a second class mail post office entry and general newspaper details. readable names or events are not present.
Frederick county Anti-Saloon League held its annual convention endorsing a state wide local option bill for Legislature. George Z Best reelected president. Charles E Zimmerman sold a small truck farm near Feagaville for 1200 to Thankmar Watch of Araby. Mrs Edith Smith narrowly escaped fatal dress fire while butchering, with minor burns. Ground broken for an abattoir near Schleysville costing about 25000. 15th annual New Years dance of Independent Hose Company at Palace Skating Rink on West Fourth Street New Years Eve. committee includes George Salter Dr Richard S Keyser and Milton T Engle.
Twenty years ago a Walkersville physician Dr Joseph W Long died of heart attack at home. An automobile operated by Tivoli theater manager Charles C Clark wrecked near Bethesda. Clark escaped with bruises. Bintsburg residents circulated a petition for a new post office. A 33 year old man accused of stealing an overcoat at the Salvation Army transient home admitted to police he was wanted nationwide for theft.
Kemptown correspondent reports Mr. and Mrs. Claytus Brandenburg spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner. Brandenburg hunted in Hardy county West Virginia, shooting an eight point deer weighing 127 pounds. A Christmas worship service is planned at Montgomery church on December 2 at six am. The Montgomery County singing convention gathered at Urbana Methodist church. Robert Browning is visiting Donald O’Conner in Pittsburgh for a wedding.
A series of reader questions on Social Security retirement, earnings limits, disability and railroad retirement were addressed. Topics include earning $1,200 yearly without losing checks, working overseas coverage, investing income, eligibility for new entrants, and federal retirement contributions. The column notes congressional action and practical guidance from Ray Henry.
Civic Club members from seven counties gathered for the annual Christmas luncheon at the Hotel Frederick. Hilda Croghan chaired the survey on industrial development across Maryland from 1934 to now, with Roberts Zigler of Heifer Project Inc. detailing foreign ventures and job gains. Frederick County tops with 14 new firms. 5,685 positions created overall, including a Dorchester County plant contributing 1,075 jobs.
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