Meat ration set for three pounds weekly per person
The American Meat Institute forecasts a national meat supply of 26.0 billion pounds for next year, boosted by about 0.5 billion pounds. The plan adds holiday bonuses of six and a half pounds and projects similar cattle, sheep, and lamb output with greater pork. It aims to elevate national health and vigor.
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American Meat Institute
America
Argentina
Australia
New Zealand
Taller Americans of Tomorrow Face Evolution in Height and Form
A 20th century study predicts future Americans will be taller healthier and more handsome. Males gain broader shoulders and narrower hips with a slightly protruding chin while females show longer legs slimmer hips and arms. Diet and medical care drive changes with WWII troops already taller than WWI counterparts. extremes like an eight foot Scandinavian woman remain unlikely.
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Cleveland Health Museum
Xmas Dance Set At Francis Scott Key Hotel Tonight
The DeMolay, Masons and Daughters hold their annual Christmas dance from 3 PM to midnight in the Francis Scott Key Hotel main ballroom. Leon Masser and his orchestra perform. Mrs. BE. B. Shipley heads arrangements with advisors and Mothers Circle members serving as chaperones. Carroll Zimmerman serves as Master Councilor.
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Francis Scott. Key Hotel
Leon Masser
BE. B. Shipley
Carroll Zimmerman
DeMolay
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen extends the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway franchise to Sept. 5, 1905 with a $2000 bond forfeiture risk if unfinished. William H. Keller acquires about 20 acres for his Braddock Heights hotel site. The new horse for the Junior Fire Company arrives for the hose wagon. the mask ball at Auditorium Hall draws a large crowd in costume. George W Shipley, long harboring broker, buys the stand at 192 North Market Street and will run it from Jan. 4.
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Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway
Boron
William H. Keller
Braddock Heights
Charley
Junior
Aumior Hall
George W Shipley
Roger E Young
North Market Street
County to raise tan rate near one dollar
Twenty years ago notes report the county commissioners plan a tan rate increase from 90 cents to about one dollar per one hundred. Milestone miller Thaddeus M Felton dies at Frederick City Hospital at 63. Aldermen hear Virgil W Doub fire inspection results show 435 buildings lacking extinguishers, about 70 percent of buildings checked.
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Frederick City Hospital
Board OF Aldermen
Virgil W. Doub
Cissis
William H Renn to celebrate 83rd birthday in Adamstown
Adamstown observes the 83rd birthday of William H Renn at his home Thursday. Renn long served as south county postmaster for 27 years retiring in 1941 and ran a farm supplies hardware business. He attends St Mark's Lutheran church and belongs to Fervency lodge A Masons Point of Rocks and Odd Fellows. He also worked with Granges and is a director of Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County.
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South County
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McCarthy Seeks Senate Foreign Relations Seat
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin says he seeks a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to press for stiffer actions against Communist China and influence Asia policy. He acknowledges slim chances and suggests trading assignments, noting his service on Rules and Government Operations.
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McCarthy
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower
Asia
China
Eee App Piastions
GOP
Frederick High School Alumni Dance Draws Large Crowd
A Christmas dance by the Frederick High School Alumni Association at the school gym drew an estimated 230 to 390 couples. Music by Charlie Spivak kept the floor active from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Decorations featured Santa and reindeer, with flags gifted to the band.
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Staley Lanner
Frank James
George Phebus
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Julien Delphey
Wilson Stup
Walter Roney
Emily Shankle
Evelyn Schattenbers
Stanley Gaver
William Brown
Naval Ensign Killed in Aberdeen Collision
One naval ensign died and another was critically injured when their car collided head on with a truck near Aberdeen. Ensign Augustus Shufeldt, 22, of Kingston, Va., died on arrival at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Army hospital. His mother is Betty Smith Lashure, RFD 2, Box 114, Mineral, Va.
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Kingston
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Navy
Betty Smith Lashure
Mineral
Barry B Wright, 68, Eastern Shore Mason, dies at home
Preston Md Barry B Wright Sr a retired Eastern Shore canner and longtime Masonic leader died today of a heart attack at his son's home. He was 68 and had served as Maryland’s grand master about ten years ago.
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Warry Bushey Wright Sr
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Cardinal Wyszynski Reported Gravely Ill in Poland Arrest Saga
Free Europe said it has received word Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski Roman Catholic primate of Poland arrested by the Communists last year is gravely ill. Senate plans next week show Republicans unlikely to gain seats as Sen Ferguson of Michigan, a present GOP member, was defeated in November leaving no changes anticipated.
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Hass
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Hans
Tennessee
Reod Carroll Reece
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House
Wayne L. Hass
Oho
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McCarthy
New Social Security Rules Expand Retirement Benefits Jan
Washington bills New Year's Day ushers a broad expansion of the social security program affecting over 10 million Americans including farm operators, laborers, domestic workers and self-employed professionals. Optional coverage extends to state and local government workers and ministers, with mandatory tax changes and new rules for farm laborers and domestic servants.
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J H Cunningham 70 Years in Banking on New Year’s Day
J H Cunningham of Carroll County National Bank Westminster marks 88th birthday and 70 years in banking on New Year’s Day 1955. He began as clerk in 1853, became cashier in 1891, president in 1944, and chairs the board since the 1948 merger forming the Carroll County National Bank. A reception is planned, with longtime ties to Westminster and Maryland banking communities.
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Joseph Shaeffer
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Keven
Billy Smith Faces Andrews Tonight in Madison Square Garden
Miami report notes Billy Smith, a rising light heavyweight, meets eight time title contender Paul Andrews as CBS TV plans a live telecast. The International Bowne Club has promised the winner a shot at champion Archie Monre in Madison Square Garden, with betting favored toward Smith despite Andrews’ experience.
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Paul Andrews
International Bowne Club
Archie Monre Feh
Madison Square Crareen
Seyi Ach
Aerhe Feske
Smen
CBS Wil
Christmas cheer and travel notes from local residents
Mr and Mrs C Keenes of Walkeraville celebrate their son Dan Keeney and family at their Springfield home, while Mr and Mrs J Oscar Putman of Lewiston head to Florida for the winter. James M Green visits Frederick relatives, and Mr and Mrs Alan Cramer mark their fifteenth wedding anniversary at 217 East Patrick Street.
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Marshall Green
Frederick
Among The Sick Mrs Allen Pitzer Near Freder ick
Mrs Allen Pitzer, near Frederick, has been at her daughter and son in law’s home, with Mr and Mrs Carroll Serheyt, Martinsburg, West Virginia, while Richard Garber, son of Mrs Dorothy Garber near Libertstown, and James Garber of Union Bridge, were admitted to University Hospital for observation and possible surgery.
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Frederick
My and
Mee Carroll Serheyt
Martinsburg
WooVa
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Dorothy Garber
Libertstown
James Garber
Union Bridge
University Hospital
Isaitrmore
Predictions for 1955 and a mix of local notices
A column by Hal Boyle casts a satirical crystal ball for 1955 noting population growth, international tension, and gimmicky inventions alongside political forecasts and whimsical prophecies. The page also lists collateral forfeitures in Libertytown and state crime- and discipline-related items, plus a welfare department push to fire a New Haven County home superintendent after reports of abuse.
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State Welfare Department
John Lodge
New Haven County
Only Congress Members Who Fight Communism Censured
A lengthy report outlines House committee hearings and the conduct of Representative Hayes during anti-Communist investigations. The piece contrasts censure risk for pro communism with harsher scrutiny of those challenging McCarthy era methods. It cites interruptions, accusations, and parliamentary friction as evidence of bias and procedural disruption.
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McCarthy
Ieft
Wisconsin
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Hays
Fire in Havana Tobacco Field Injures Thirteen
A blaze in a Havana tobacco field yesterday caused about 1.2 million dollars in damage near San Juan Martinez, roughly 130 miles southwest of here. Thirteen people were reported injured in the fire.
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