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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1954
Page
2
A Boyle column reflects on life at 50 with a view back at 35 and forward to retirement. It contrasts worries about money, family, work, and a fading youth with later peace and renewed closeness with a spouse, ending in questions about what remains at 65.
A Senate subcommittee inquiry into coffee prices found that speculation, not just frost damage, pushed costs up. Brazilian firms profited from futures bets while Latin American governments opposed the report as a threat to Good Neighbor policy. Prices later eased.
Letter from Frederick Optimist Club thanking The News for publicity during the international president Dr Walter A Reiling visit to the Sixteenth District in January. They also note sending copies to Dr Reiling and thank the paper for past favors dated February 1 1954. Strike Postponed In New York Harbor tugboat crewmen threat to cripple port and cut food and fuel supplies was postponed today.
At a Brunswick meeting the mayor and council urged a joint committee with the Business Men's Association to revise the town charter and craft actions for the legislature. The resolution also favors substituting high license for local option in liquor control. Rev D J Wolte resigned as pastor of Grade Reformed to join Taneytown. The will of ex judge John A Lynch bequeaths about 80 dollars to relatives. The groundhog saw his shadow, and The News Says hopes for better. Russ Grace Dixon, chief operator of the Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph exchange, fell on Patrick Street and injured his wrist.
The temperature dropped to zero in the city and four below zero at the airport weather station. The Potomac Edison Company confirmed reports that negotiations had closed for several electrical properties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Miss Anne Larkin fell on the ice at South and serene streets, fracturing her leg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Larkin. Vapors from a steaming furnace in the Professional Building prompted a fire call from the Junior engine and Citizens truck.
CAREY HEARN WASHINGTON James B Carey secretary treasurer of the CIO cautioned Canevess today that proposed revisions in the Taft Hartley act will make it immeasurably harder for American labor to purge itself of Communist influence.
Congress moves toward a clash over treaties as Knowland leads Republicans in amending Bricker's proposal to suit Eisenhower, while George D. rallies Democrats against compromise. Beeson's nomination to NLRB faces delay on Labor Committee. Wolcott warns against wide tax cuts, Democrats accuse pro-business bias. House passes pension pay raise for lawmakers. St Lawrence Seaway approval advances in first House test. Senate Agriculture backs coffee futures supervision to curb prices.
February calendar from the Frederick Chamber of Commerce details Hood College venues and events including lectures, dances, dinners, public speaking courses, and various club activities at Brodbeck Hall Francis Scott Key Hotel Elm Street School Gambrill Gym Hood College with dates from February 4 through February 27, featuring Boy Scout Week, Toastmasters, University troupe, political emphasis, and community concerts.
Baltimore political figure James H. Pollack known as Jack Pollack disclosed to be ill with a heart condition. He missed a second arraignment on a charge of attempting to influence testimony as his lawyers sought to quash the indictment. Proceedings continued with arguments on motions while Pollack remained absent and under doctor care.
Washington message notes that neither supporters nor opponents fully address how to shield Americans from commitments made without consent. It argues for clearer rules on executive and legislative power, transparency in treaties, and the value of a parliamentary system like Canada. The piece references past secrecy around Yalta and Versailles and the risk of unilateral action by presidents without Senate ratification. US history and constitutional limits are weighed against a shift toward more accountable governance.
OGER W BABSON notes a national wave of winter markdowns as merchants slash prices to move stock. He highlights fur discounts, bargains on wool suits and coats, kitchen appliances, used cars, linens, and Oriental rugs. He urges aggressive shopping and watching ads for the best buys amid a season of clearance sales.
Baltimore officials expect little trouble from the federal order ending segregation in schools at military posts. Only four county systems Prince Georges Anne Arundel St Marys and Charles run schools on military posts. State superintendent Dr Thomas G Pullen called comment a legal matter. Approximately 200 attended a Frederick High Home School Association meeting on vocational guidance with industry and business representatives offering career advice.
Directors of the Children s Aid Society met to appoint committees for the year set May 22 as the annual foster parents meeting date and test knowledge of CAS and related agencies. E Mason Hendrickson presided. six children admitted in January two foster home applications. two left CAS care: a 13 year old with grandparents and an 18 year old self supporting boy who remains in his foster home. The group planned a May 22 spring get together with a speaker of national note.
A concise essay contrasts gold’s scarcity with its social impact, noting gold’s historical prestige and the paradox of a highly prized metal being least useful industrially. The piece argues humanity values the symbol more than practical utility and hints at broader societal indifference to real worth. Then Chicago activity: Women of the Moose meet tonight at the Moose home on West South Street to initiate candidates in honor of Mrs Helen Steinhaus. program includes tap dancing by LeRoy Sewell and Lady Gosnell, songs by Sandra Perkins and Patricia Rice, piano by Sonia Rovin, with members wearing ritual bows and refreshments served.
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