The American Mood on Europe and Defense Bases
An editorial excerpt discusses whether Europeans truly understand American public opinion on NATO, defense spending, and missile bases. It argues Americans fund allied defense since World War II, resist being exploited, and expect allies to share in security costs while avoiding delay or appeasement. The piece notes rising frustration at delays and calls for decisive action when Congress reconvenes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Enelasd
West Germany
Ammericada
Congress
Ormning Tribune
Tampa
Florida
United States
Free World
Sista
Figni
Italy
Spain
Germany
France
Russia
Outer Space
Freedom Muen
Shilix-Sharks
America
Nore
Coromismu
Tonta Club Yuletide Party and Local Celebrations
Frederick event notes a Tonta Club Yuletide gathering at the Francis Scott Key Hotel where Raymond Brehaut recounted The First Christmas Gift. Guests, committee chairs, and a Salvation Army gift total are listed among community celebrations including a 50th wedding anniversary and a church school party. A New Haven railroad service cut is reported with warning of potential passenger service abandonment.
Beischer named Baltimore railway assistant superintendent
George M Beischer will become assistant superintendent motive power of Western Maryland Railway Company, effective Jan 2. He is currently assistant mechanical superintendent of New York Central's Western District at Cleveland and will relocate to Shaker Heights Ohio with his wife and daughter. Western Maryland offices are in Hagerstown. Donald Oden is undergoing recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beischer
Baltimore
George M. Beischer
Western Maryland Railway Company
New York Central
Cleveland
Bir
Daugher
Great Lakes
Donald Oden
and Mirs
George H. Oden
East Third Street
Frederick
Naval Training Center
Hil
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on December 21 1907 Frederick area items report Midway fireman John W Renner killed when engine toppled near Stovers Cut north of New Midway Charles Snyder aboard Pacific cruise as chief master at arms for supply ship Carlton H Dean of Middletown buys Middletown Supply Co Jacob Staup manager of Benj Dorsey livery bitten by horse in Thurmont community ladies troupe entertains at Kemp Hall for Frederick City Hospital Womens College room Mare and Her Lamb stage play led by Miss Irene Enright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Renner
New Midway
Northern Central Railway
Stover’s Cut
Fredericktonian
United States
Charles S. Snyder
Annie M. Snyder
East Third Street
Middletown Supply Company
Jacob Staup
Benj. Dorsey
Thurmont
Frederick
Aliss Irene Enright
Kemp Hall
Women’s College
Frederick City Hospital
Miss Enright
Mary
Twenty Years Ago Police Room Transforms Into Storefront Aid Drive
Twenty years ago the police room at headquarters converted to resemble a general store as officers prepared to deliver about 300 food baskets to the needy. Postmaster Guy Motter warned the local post office might be overwhelmed by the influx of mail. Mr and Mrs Robert N. Nicodemus and children of Walkersville were visiting friends in Miami Florida. Frederick High School will stage its annual Christmas program featuring a tableau David the Little Shepherd at four. Prologue by Dorothy Ford Clinton Rhoades and Betty Herbert. Speaking roles by Ross Alexander Donald Marsh and John Derr Betty Felton Evelyn Thomas Ruth Storm. In the tableau are Virginia Gambril Mary Jane Michael George Kail Edwin Kemp Evans Kefauver Burton Cannon Casper Moore Elijah Hariman and Gregg Odera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Motter
Robert N. Nicodemus
Walkers- Ville
Miami
Fla
Frederick High School
David the Little Shepherd
Dorothy Ford
Clinton Rhoades
Beuy Herbert
Ross Alexander
Donald Marsh
John Derr
Betty Felton
Evelyn Thomas
Ruth Storm
Virginia Gambril
Mary Jane Michael
George Kail
Edwin Kemp
Evans Kefauver
Burton Cannon
Casper Moore
Elijah Hariman
Gregg Odera
Planning Session Held By Future Teachers County Council
Frederick County Future Teachers met at Frederick High School for a planning session. William Lerner O presided. officers include Sammy Huffer Sandra Kifer Jeannette Flock and 2nd Eleanor Burdette. Committees named with numerous members from local high schools and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Counchl
Fefure
County Council of Future
Frederick High School
Bere
Doty Strine
Beanie Hooenga
Future Teachers County Council
Frederick County Council
Wiliam Lerner
Mary E. Rhoads
Frederick High
Airs
Elizabeth Frye
Brunswick High
Teachers Association Committee
Janet Springer
Emmitsburg
Enez Bowins
Lincoln
Nancy Hildebrand
Walkersville
Rosa May Alberly
Bil Stevens
Middletown
Eugene Bear
Marcella Howe
Brunswick
Adele Hed
Births Reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick area families welcomed new births from December 13 to December 17. Names include Michael Franklin Grams son of Clarence and Valeria Grams. Chevyl Elaine Ryman daughter of Carson and Louise Ryman. Merril Mérk Harshman seventh child. Vaughn Jay Harshman first son. Mere dith William Junior Cole. Charles Ernest Myers III third child. Joseph Douglas Ricketts first son. Holly Ron Haha second child. Allen Webb Fleming. Pegsy Sue Woodbridge. Parents listed with prior-name details and residence in Frederick area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Clarence Grams
Pennsylvania Avenue
Michael Franklin
Grams
Valeria Holmes
Chestnut Grove
Afr
Carson Ryman
Schrey Avenue
Chevyl Elaine
Ryman
Louise. Miles
Silver Spring
Merril Flock
Route 2
Merril Mérk
Maynard Harshman
Route 4
Vaughn Jay
Harsh- Man
Janice Lewis
Myersville
Meredith Cole
West Patrick Street
Meredith William Junior
Cole
Roberta Dr. Wallace
Frederick
Charles Myers
Taney Apartments
Charles Ernest
Joseph M. Ricketts
Route 6
Joseph Douglas
Ricketts
Doris, Phelps
Milton Haha
North Market Street
Holly Ron
Haha
Doris Kemp
Frederick Fleming
Allen Webb
Fleming
Dorothy Kemp
Jack Woodbridge
Monrovia
Pegsy Sue
Frederick Cadet Squadron Meets in Old Cigar Factory Building
The Frederick Civil Air Patrol cadets met December 19 at the old cigar factory building at Second and East streets. Major Hesbia Foster presided and announced cadet appointments including Larry Smith as Cadet Commander, Richard Siger as Cadet Executive Officer, and Donald Orrison as First Sergeant, with others filling key officer and flight leader roles. Attendance included Jeanne Powers and several others. fundraising was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Civil Air Patrol
Cigar Factory i
Second
East Streets
Ihe
Hesbia Foster
Toyal Squadron
Larry Smith
Richard Siger
Don Haines
Meredith Hendrickson
Edward Crowthier
Sharon Hossier
William Offutt
William Stoner
Wiliam Corbin
Kenneth Spurrier
Larry Mercer
N.C.O
Christine Davis
Donald Orrison
John Mercer
N.C
Paul Teare
George VanFossen
Ruskin Murphy
Jeanne Powers
Theresa Pazdersky
Terry Hyland
Brian Hissey
Gary Ledbetter
Local Sailor Returns Aboard Oiler Ponchatoula
William F. Delawter machinist's mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs William T Delawter Route 3 Frederick returned to Long Beach California December 3 aboard the oiler USS Ponchatoula after a tour of duty with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OILER
Long Beach
Calif
William F. Delawter
USN
William T. Delawter
Route 3
Frederick
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Far East
Local residents host gatherings and celebrate news
Mr and Mrs Jack Fisher of West Third Street plan a cocktail party before the Snow Ball at Gambrill Gymnasium. Hood Miss Susan Partridge of 1613 Shookstown Road returns from Goucher College this weekend. The school staff holiday party was held in the Dr James A Sensenbaugh office. William Moore Jr of 214 South Market Street is home from University of Maryland as a freshman. Harvey Zimmerman of Frederick RFD 4 marks his second birthday on Monday. Mr and Mrs Millard Crum Jr of Mt Pleasant welcomed their second son born Thursday evening at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr Forbes H Burgess and wife Louise Burgess with five children depart for a two week Daytona Beach vacation, renting a beachhouse for their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fisher
West Third Street
Gambrill Gymnasium
Hood
William Moore Jr
Fete
William Moore
South Market Street
University of Maryland
Stand
Millard B_ Crum
Mt. Pleasant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Forbes H. Burgess
Frederick County
Louise Burgess
Daytona Beach
Florida
Court Of Honor Held By Scouts At Legion Post
A Court of Honor for Troop 230 scouts sponsored by Francis Scott Key Post No 12 American Legion was held at the Legion Home. Eagle Award went to Robert Peace. investiture included Tenderfoot awards for Michael Blickenstaff Jerry Coulter Larry Strube Gary Jackson Stephen Carter. First class honors went to Milton Hendrickson Richard Remsburg. Star badges awarded to William Barthlow Casper Beison and Robert Pellicot. Nineteen merit badges presented including Firemanship first aid to animals and swimming. Attendees included Carmen Reeder Robert Edwards Rev J F Minor Simpson and James Harris. refreshments and a dance followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Legion
Lyman Karr
Robert Peace
Afr
Alrs
Horton L. Peace
Karr
Lee Jacobs
Michael Blickenstaff
Jerry Coulter
Larry R. Strube
Gary Jackson
Stephen S. Carter
Court of Honor
Milton Hendrickson
Richard Remssburg
William Barthlow
Casper F. Beison
Roberti Pellicot
Robert Pellicot
Richard Ramsbore
Wiliam Barthlow
Robert L. Peace
Afilton Hendrickson
Milton, Hendrickson
Rennie Cullen
Millton Hendrickson
William Barthiow
Casper Betson, Jr
Ronnie Cullen
Legion Ball
Engagement Announced For Sylvia Fraley and Donald Keller
Mr and Mrs Plummer Fraley of Thurmont announce the engagement of their daughter Sylvia Christine to Donald Dean Keller son of Mrs Edgar Keller of Middletown and the late Mr Keller. The wedding is planned for January 19. The Frederick Toastmasters Club held its last meeting of the year in the Pine Room of the Hotel Frederick with Vice President George Hedstrom in charge. Principal speakers were Art Hatton Ed Schantz and Ted Hayward. The first meeting of the New Year is set for January 16 with the theme New Years Resolutions. The Frederick County Children s Aid Society held a Christmas party in Winchester Hall with attendees from the Farmers Home Administration Maryland Veterans Commission and county welfare staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plummer Fraley
Thurmont
Sylvia
Christine
Donald Dean Keller
Edgar Keller
Middletown
Mr. Keller
Frederick
Pine Room
George E. Hedstrom
Art Hatton
Ed, Schantz
Ted Hayward
Bob Jaeger
Roger Willard
W .W. Corbin
Lew Dixon
Fred Refauver
Chris Andrea
Dave
Wharton
Tom Gamer
George Hedlstrom
Frederick County Children’ S Aid Society
Winchester Hall
Bryce Hopkins
Robert Benson
Farmers, Home Administration
Geneva Barthel
Frederick County Welfare Department
G. Ernest’ Lipps
Jefferson Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs Verne Long Home
The Jefferson Homsemaker's Club held its Christmas party on December 2 with 18 members and one visitor at Mrs. Verne Long's house. program included readings, songs, prayers, and exchange of gifts. next meeting planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
Jefferson Homsemaker's Club
Verne Long
John Arnold
Herald
Angels Sing
Arnold
Douglas Hemp
Luther Remsburg
Ruth Dade
William Koontz
Bethlehem
Calvin Rice
Hospital Patients and Pending Procedures In Frederick and Baltimore
Among The Sick Air. Grover Lopery of Johns Hopkins Hospital is listed as a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore with room Thayer 222. Elmer Roderick of New Market remains ill at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mark Gardner Joy and Bruce Thomas Joy of Grant Place entered Frederick Memorial Hospital on Friday for tonsillectomies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Lopery
R. O
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Thayer 222
Baltimore
Elmer Roderick
New Market
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mark Gardner Joy
Bruce ‘Thomas Joy
Sons of
Afr
Jack W. Joy
Grant Place
Local Boys Plead Guilty In Ridgeville Break-In Case
Clifford Leroy Huse and John Amos Freese pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a filling station near Ridgeville on November 22. In Carroll County Circuit Court Judge James E. Bovian sentenced both to 18 months in the Reformatory for Males. Also named were Thomas Edward Wolfe Kenneth Wayne Jones James Monroe Robert Jr and Arthur Brice Crouse who were apprehended after a robbery in Kemptown and charged with theft of merchandise. trials pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Leroy- Huse
East Fifth Street
John Amos Freese
West Fifth Street
Ridgeville
Carroll County
Westminster
James E. Bovian
Huse
Freese
Thomas Edward Wolfe
Tower
Kenneth Wayne Jones
Middle Alley
James Monroe Robert, Jr
Arthur Brice Crouse
Frederick
Thomas E. Ruppert
Peat
Army raises February draft call to 13000 men
The Army announced a February draft call of 13 000 men, about 30 percent above January’s 10 000 quota. Officials say the higher figure reflects expected losses under the manpower reduction plan and the need to replace inductees due to longer service tours and higher standards. The draft total since September 1950 reaches 2 283 430, with most draftees going to the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Milton
Milton
Charles’ E. Wilson
Tak. Hono
Ihen
Army
Pondering Murderers Right To Wife's Estate
Maryland court weighs whether Russell Arledge can inherit from wife Dorothy Arledge's estate after his second degree murder conviction. The case centers on whether a murderer may benefit from a victim's will. Also noted. Billy Graham crusade posts net profit and allocation of funds to evangelical groups and city council, plus a disorderly conduct arrest in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Adelie Land
IGY
Antarctica
Altimore
Banmore Orphans Court
Basel
Adelie
Pearl Arledge
U.S
South Pole
Russell Arledge
Dorothy Giles Esdaile
New Haven
Conn
Arledge
Esdaile
New York
Billy Graham
Crusade
Protestant Council of the
City of
Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn
Minneapolis
Mian
Graham
Association
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Lawrence
Tonta Club
Yuletide
Onta Club
Frederick On Mor
Francis Scott Sey
Raymond C. Brehaut
Brehaut
Sirs
Ruth Kinsey
Garl Surday
Marguerite Hahn
Catherine Long
Pauline Etzler
Sallie
Charles E. Linton
Teliow” Springs
Melvin Specht
Bernard Stull
Ray Davis
Charles Wiles
Harry Linton
Aundrew Baugher
Lintons
3. M. Hench
Church Street
Robert E. Stansfield
Henry R. Shoemaker
Ann Mossburg
ACP
Jean Crampton
Mnkaid Save
Rea
Neiy Haven Register
New Haven Railroad
Connecticut Public Utility Commission
PUC
George Alpert
Mdé
Exca. Md
Faith In America
Richard
Bex
Boston
Ertelin
Franklin
Massachutte
the News
Hems
Eleanor Burdette
Sandy Kifer
Bill Lerner
Benny Kearfott
Wea- Surer
Bill Powell
Frank Keefer Griggs
Starr Morgan
Sharon Kifer
Besa M Moberly
Ron E. Smith
Marcella House
Guidance Canissior
Tges
Judy Lutman
Betty Ray Gladhill
Patsy Souder
Lois Baum
Gardner
Raymond Smallwood
Dorothy ‘Strine
Tourmont
Emily Hoke
Sue Eyster
Eugene Miller
Ronald Smith
Walkersvile
Mary Davis
Grace Hartsough
Sandy Eiser
Betsy Elliott
Palais de Chaillot
North Atlantic
Europe
New York Herald Tribund
Susan Partridge
Melvin H. Partridge
Shookstown Road
J Goucher College
James A. Sensenbaugh
Harvey Zimmerman
RFD
Beret
Poul
Georgianna Houck Simmons
Betty E. Thompson
Neeta Dame
Yat
Chester Robert Green
South Bentz Street
Sergt
Carty
Cashoaur
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