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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

2

Great Southern PTG and MFG Co subscription rates ad

Publication information for a Frederick Maryland newspaper dated Wednesday December 21 1955 lists subscription prices. Single copies cost five cents with advance rates of one month one dollar, three months two dollars fifty, six months four fifty, and one year six dollars. The notice notes Audit Bureau of Circulations membership and second class mail status.

Great Southern Ptg. & Mfg. CO North Court St Fredenck Audit Bureau_of Circulations Frederick

NATO Seeks Stronger Defense Against Soviet Threat

At a Paris meeting NATO secretaries warn of Soviet military growth including long range bombers 400 submarines and the world’s largest standing army. Dulles says threat is political and economic while US plans an unjammable radar early warning system to deter a hot war.

Soviet Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe NATO Defense Treasury Paris North Atlantic Council NATO Alliance Atlantic Alliance Pacific John Foster Dulles Middle East Southeast Asia Moscow Atlantic Council Dulles Charles E. Wilson the Treasury George M. Humphrey United States

Contemptuous show of friendship by Khrushchev and Bulganin in Asia

The leaders’ visit to India and Burma is a calculated act to win Asian hearts. They present themselves as equals while attacking the West, exploiting local customs and photo opportunities. The writer warns Asia may be pulled into a Western–Communist divide by this deceptive display.

Karushchev Bulganin Geneva India Burma West East Asia Khrushchev

Frederick Church of the Brethren Thanks News Post

Frederick's Church of the Brethren extends thanks to the News Post for publicity at the dedication of their new sanctuary and educational facilities inviting visits for interested worshippers. A Mt Pleasant Evangelical and Reformed church meeting at Bhert's hosted 18 members on December 13 with a turkey dinner. Secret Sisters 1953 prizes were won by Grace Koontz and Louise Hossler. Dots reading prizes went to Margaret Mushcan and Betty Brachears. The gathering sang carols and closed with Happy Birthday.

News-Post Frederick Philo-Theoclis Mt Pleasant Eloise Reeser

Justice Dept Targets UE as Communist Influenced Union

The Justice Department accuses the United Electrical Workers of America of Communist domination and asks SACB to label it Communist infiltrated. UE faces loss of standing before NLRB if branded. UE president Fitzgerald denounces the charges as lies amid a Westinghouse wage dispute and ongoing strike actions since October.

Washington Justice Department United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Department National Labor Relations Board NLRB Albert J. Fitzgerald New York Atty Brownell Fitzgerald Westinghouse Electric Corp Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouse

County Man Loses Foot In Alley Accident

Joseph Winegardner of Thurmont, formerly with Monocacy Motors, lost his right leg and foot when a truck shifted in a Hagerstown alley behind Central Motors on South Potomac Street. He jumped to apply the emergency brake and was crushed against a fence. His limb was amputated at Washington County Hospital. He had worked for Jarman Motors in Baltimore.

Joseph Winegardner Thurmont Monocacy Motors Hagerstown Raymond Hoover Mis Fool Washington County Hospital Hoover Winegardner Jarman Motors Baltimore

Model Parliament of 1295 and asteroid gap Q&A list

A compact set of trivia questions and answers notes: why astronomers expect a missing planet between Mars and Jupiter, why the 1295 English Parliament is called the Model Parliament, how large Hawaii’s Kilauea Crater is, and which state first joined the Union. Each item pairs a question with its concise answer.

Mars Jupiter

Fire in city room briefly alarmed residents

Fire broke out in a room over the kitchen of the City Hated this warning but was extinguished before much headway made Sallie Bartgis awakened by smoke notified night watchman Charles Grove They tried to douse flames with water but failed Firemen arrived and put out the blaze Artitions were presented to the Mayor and Aldermen for vitrified brick paving on East Second Street and Market Street pavement petitions filed Snow measured about four inches in the area and provided sleighing Fences near Middletown including church iron fence blown down by the storm last night

Sallie Bartgis Charles Grove East Second Street Market Street Middle Alley New Market Middletown

Twenty Years Ago Hems From The Columns Of The News

Twenty years ago the column notes repair and distribution of toys for county children by Francis Scott Key post. A Christmas candlelight service was presented by the Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union at Evangelical Reformed Church. Discussion on Washington-bound traffic routed via a new Hagerstown Frederick route, with three possible by passes proposed. Buddy Kennedy, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kennedy, reportedly drank his left arm while playing football.

Francis Scott Key Post Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick Hagerstown- Frederick Homer Tabier State

Dixie Crop Situation by Roger W Babson

Dixie agricultural outlook covers diverse southern crops boosting farm income. Cotton and tobacco remain key but sugar, sweet potatoes, rice, citrus and nuts add value. Processing citrus grows, demand for canned and frozen products rises, while northern pests and research remain challenges though long-term prospects look favorable.

Roger W. Babson Richmond Dixie U. S Roger W. Beers South Tubacco Louisiana Florida Arkansas Mississippi Texas Arizona Dixie i

Missionaries Bradshaw Leave Hong Kong for Manila

Dr Homer V Bradshaw and his wife Mrs left Hong Kong by US Air Force plane for Manila after nearly five years in Communist China. Mrs Bradshaw, who has a mental breakdown, was released with aid from Red Cross and officials. The couple, in their early fifties, served Presbyterian missions in China since 1928. They will undergo medical exams in the Philippines before heading to a farm near Pittsburgh.

Hong Kong Dro Homer V. Bradshaw US Air Force Manila Hody Avite Mying Thien Bradshaw China Philippines Pittsburgh

Legislature Should Be Well Informed On State Finances

In Annapolis the Northrop Committee on Taxation and Fiscal Matters has spent nine months studying Maryland’s fiscal affairs. The 10 member group interviewed over 100 officials, studied tax programs, and visited state institutions to analyze revenue and spending. The forthcoming report, aimed at lawmakers, counties, and interested parties, advocates a permanent fiscal study panel and details tax structure, revenue options, and capital planning to guide future budget decisions.

Annapolis General Assembly Maryland Northrop Committee On Legislative Cunnen Us Month Edward S. Northrop D-Mont- Romery Legislative Council Albeldin McKeldin Northrop Fiscal Research Bureau Subcommittee On del. Blair Lee Ist D-Montgomery Lee Sherman E. Flanagan R-Carroll del. Wilson W. Meyers Baltoothi William S. James D-Harford George W. Della Balton Mary L. Nock Wicomico Del John M. Whitmore Anne Arundel John We. Tewell Kent Charles H. Smelser Frederick Congress

Wedding in Emmitsburg: Wildenbrand Martin to Hillenbrand

Miss Helen Elizabeth Martin daughter of Mrs. D. Nevin Martin of Emmitsburg wed Donald Charles Hillenbrand son of Mrs. and Mr. Charles Wildenbrand of Bismarck in the Evangelical and Reformed church of the Incarnation Emmitsburg on December 18. The double ring ceremony was by the pastor with an altar deco rated in greens white poinsettias and tall white tapers. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Mary R.K. Kigbee organist presented a recital and accompanied the bride’s sister Rudolphina Cracinta who sang Devo tion to Love Thee For You Alone Through The Years The Lord's Prayer. The traditional vows were spoken by the bride’s mother. The gown was lace over satin with a chapel length train and fingertip veil. The matron of honor wore mineral green velveteen and carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty red roses. The bridesmaids wore identical gowns and carried bouquets of red roses with white accents. The best man was the bridegroom’s brother and ushers included family and friends. A niece served as flower girl. The ceremony included a chorus and reception plans followed.

Wildenbrand-Martin Helen Elzabeth Martin D. Nevin Martin Emmitsburg Mer. Martin Donald Charles Hillenbrand Blis Charles Wildenbrand Bismarck Evangelical and Reformed Church of the Incarnation Res Muter Mary RK. Kigbee Meseudolph di Cracinta Schuman Bale Limvery Ue Bridge Donald S. Vartan Waynestaro Homer E. Maran Baltimore Kimmunsburg Deborra RK. Waynant Sahiilasville A& Gaskell

Curran Kerns and Roberts Morgan Curran Wed in Hagerstown

Kathleen Sabina Kerns of Hagerstown and Roberts Morgan Curran of Cleveland were married at Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church in Hagerstown. The bride, a graduate of College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the groom, a John Carroll University graduate, will reside in Columbus Ohio after a reception in the Rowe Memorial Annex VFW for about 175 guests including out of town attendees from Baltimore Washington Hagerstown Waynesboro and Frederck.

Ers Ronald Welker Taneytown Rowe Memorial Annex Vfw Baltimore Washington Isgerstown Waynesboro Curran Kerns Kathleen Sabina Kerns EB. J. Kerns Hagerstown Roberts Morgan Curran Paul Curran Cleveland Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame of Maryland Camp Dereek He Gragm John Carroll University Ohio State University Rior Derrick Columbus

Meany warns free world on communism and neutrality

George Meany, head of the AFL CIO, delivers a forceful address in New York criticizing appeasement of communism and urging a vigorous moral stand by democracies. He denounces Soviet imperialism, calls for action against racialism, and warns liberals against anti anti-communist lines while stressing human rights and principled resistance.

George Meany AFL and Cio U.N United States Meany National Religion and Labor Foundation New York Nehru India Tivo Yugoslavia Messrs Krushchev Bulganin Suver Law Free World Moscow Europe Asia United Nations Peiping Burma Khrushchev Bulgania Russia Hitler

Side Glances on the Cold War and Freedom

The piece decries the clash between communism and freedom as humanity's central quest. It urges the free world to summon moral courage and strength to preserve peace and advance liberty for all people across continents and creeds in the atomic era.

Free World New York Herald Tribune, Inc

Local Residents Return from Frederick Hospitals

Among the sick Mr. LeRoy Jones of 20 West Fourteenth Street returned home Tuesday from the University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore. The condition of Maurice A Buckingham a retired Frederick barber who recently suffered a paralytic stroke was reported uncertain at Frederick Memorial Hospital today. Mr. Hoyt Summers of 118 East Church Street returned to his home from Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday. Summers who injured his back recently remains subject to considerable pain.

LeRoy Jones West Fourteenth Street University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Maurice A Buckingham Frederick Barber Frederick Memorial Hospital Hoyt Summers East Church Street Summers

Local Personal News and Birth Announcements

Air and Mrs Carl N Wright of Clearwater Fla and Vr ane Mrs Hugh Wright of Rowlesburg W Va visited with their sisters Mrs L E Siga foose Miss Geale Wright and Miss Lake Wright at Point of Rocks Mr and Mrs John Wright of Dayton O and Mrs George H Hickman and daughter of Warrenton Va will spend Christmas at the Wright home Glenn Summers announces the birth of a daughter Glenda Marie December 19 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mother and daughter are doing nicely Mrs Summers is the former Anna Belle Stup of Adamstown Charles Gilmer Rhoads a Colorado College student visits with parents Paul B Rhoads East Patrick Street Mer and Mrs Carl V Weakley announce the birth of a daughter December 15 at Frederick Memorial Hospital The mother is the former Miss Elinor Stevanus Cumber 1 land Mr Weakley is local manager of the C P Telephone Co Mr and Mrs Sydney Pendleton and son Richard of North Wilbraham Mass return home after visiting Mrs Pendleton's parents Ward Angleberger Trail Avenue Gary C Marman Frederick resident observes his father birthday.

Air Carl N. Wright Clearwater Hugh Wright Rowlesburg W. Va L. E. Siga Foose Geale Wright Lake Wright Point of Rocks John, Wright Dayton George H. Hickman Warrenton Wright Glenn Summers East Church Street Glenda Marie Frederick Aemorial Hospital Summers Anna Belle , Stup Howard Stup Adamstown Charles Gilmer Rhoads Colorado College Colorado Springs Col Paul B. Rhoads East Patrick Street Mer Carl V. Weakley Cherokee Trail Frederick Memorial Hospital Elinor Stevanus Ralph Stevanus Cumber Weakley C. & P. Telephone Co Sydney Pendleton Richard

North Korea warns to fire on UN planes over sea border

North Korea's radio announced it would fire on United Nations aircraft that stray over the sea line. The message, issued from a Communist broadcaster, raised tensions amid regional disputes and potential air encounters.

Tokyo Atl United Nations

$1000 Bonus To Each Colt After Fourth-Place NFL Finish

Baltimore Colts players received a $1000 end-of-year bonus after finishing fourth in the Western Conference. Owner Carroll Rosenbloom restricted profits, pro-rating for late arrivals, while Don Kellett credited strong fan attendance for the payout. Players praised the organization, with Dean Renfro calling it the best in the world and Joe Campenella expressing gratitude to fans and management.

Baltimore i Baltimore Colts Carroll Rosenbloom Baltimore Clothing Colts Johnny Bob White Rosenbloom Cali Don Kellett NFL Santa Claus Kellett Detroit Lions Rnelada Baltimore Joe Campenella Dean Renfro

Yugoslavia Wins UN Security Seat in Lottery Deal

Yugoslavia secured a UN Security Council seat after an unprecedented lottery pact splitting terms with the Philippines. The Belgrade delegation, amid lobbying, won 43 votes to 1, with the Philippines set to begin a one year term from January 1 under an agreed resignation. Sweden and Ireland received one vote. six members did not answer. the vote was the 36th round in a deadlock dating to October 14.

United Nations Yugoslavia Security Council Philippines Manila Belgrade Turkey Sweden

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