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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
3
The article notes a surge of statistics published around year end and early January detailing trends in sales, postal volumes, housing, car production, wages, employment, profits, and living costs. It mentions numerous quantified indicators to compare 1956 with 1955 and other periods. Also lists hospital updates for Mrs Stonesifer and local discharges.
Lawrence WakesinxGton surveys the shift from freedom's reach to the Soviet empire outskirts. He examines the enduring impact of slavery and the brutal regime in the tuPranft region, tracing how geopolitical tensions color daily life and policy choices.
A collage piece surveys 1957 business outlooks by R W Babson and Roger Babson with notes on inflation, unemployment, and corporate finance. It lists predictions on stock trends, mortgage rates, and government policy, plus light notes on fashion, refugees, and clever anecdotes about public figures.
The article reports a split in Congress over raising the Hungarian refugee quota. Rep. Burleson opposes boosting admissions citing national interest and security concerns, while Rep. Burdick supports increasing the quota. President Eisenhower ordered continued processing of refugees though the current quota is filled, with a final decision pending a New Year’s Day meeting with leaders. Vice President Nixon urged more aid to escapees from Communist rule.
Obituary notes longtime Farmers and Mechanics National Bank cashier Wilbur H Duval who died at 54 from heart disease after 33 years with the bank. He joined in 1890 and became cashier in 1893. A farmhouse fire destroyed Mr McDuell Staley’s frame dwelling south of Burkittsville on the Knoxville road. Residents of Libertyown discuss forming the Libertytown Savings Bank with $15000 capital. Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway workers presented a Knights of Pythias watch charm to superintendent George Anderson. Frederick native Rey Lewis Lampe died in Somerset, Pa., after a period of ill health. his son J Henry Lampe is 40.
Twenty years ago notes report a near collision involving Mr and Mrs Jesse H Michael near Hyattsville after a car crash. A local Christmas party ends with Miss Ede Markey’s death from a stroke on East Petrick Street. The Brunsvick community hosts a Christmas celebration as the American science society prepares a meeting and astronomy talks.
Miss Joan M Beamer daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Beamer and Paul Gerald Payne son of Mr and Mrs Lester G Payne were married Friday evening December 21 at 730 in Bethany Lutheran parsonage Brunswick Rev Ralph H Miller officiated The couple's only attendant was Calvin L Myers of Purcellville The bride room works for the Interior Department in Bluemont VA
Frederick shows a 20 percent rise in rated businesses from 441 to 552 in Dun & Bradstreet’s November 1956 Reference Book. The count covers commercial enterprises listing retailers wholesalers manufacturers and other credittaking firms. Some service and professional establishments are excluded.
Among the sick are Byron 1, Winebrewer, Clarke Place, in critical condition at University Hospital Baltimore after weeks of hospitalization. Attorney Alton Bennett is reported in good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been treated. Mrs Edward I Myers Jr of East Third Street was moved from Frederick Memorial to University Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs George E Davis of 200 block West Fifth Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday for observation.
Mrs. Elijah D. Frey will observe her birthday Friday. Mrs. F Sidney Gardner Jr and three children arrived at Frankfort Germany and drove to Wiesbaden to join Capt Gardner of the 710th USAF Hospital. Deeds filed show several properties sold including a Delware Road Monocacy Village home for about 17,000 and a 7 acre Myersville area parcel for about 10,400. other transfers include 801 Young Place College Estates for 15,300.
Mrs. Joan Franklin reported being abducted by two men in a Cadillac convertible near 40th and Wain before being released near Jonesburg Mo. She said the ordeal began Christmas noon and that her husband Walter Franklin, once a billiard star, is now promoting uranium claims. The incident ended with her husband discovering she had suffered injuries but not certain details of the culprits.
Maryland legislators will consider a 128 page recodification bill aimed at clarifying election law. The plan, five years in drafting, proposes minor changes to primary dates voter registration and precinct transfers with a $10000 cap on statewide campaign expenses. Other measures include outlawing bait advertising abolishing the state homeopathic medical examiner board and creating habitual criminal penalties. Annexation rules for cities would require fewer prior approvals.
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