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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1961
Page
4
The article urges rapid stockpiling of health supplies, equipment, foodstuffs, water, energy, and housing for nuclear attack readiness. It notes 3 million bushels of surplus wheat moved to the East Coast as an emergency reserve and argues Congress must accelerate stockpiling of practical war materials and essentials.
Fifty years ago the Frederick News-Post reported the Board of Trade protested the B&O railroad practice of backing trains into Frederick saying it created a bad impression. Other items note Cloud C. Dean taking a drugstore post in Boonsboro, Ira E. Biser injuring fingers on a gasoline powered spitting machine, and high Potomac river water levels receding with 100 million gallons of water on hand at the Hagerstown Water Co. The Y.M.C.A. physical committee plans a carnival. Missionary support is pledged for Miss Mary E. Gerhard in Sendai Japan. Stone foundation work begins at Morris iron foundry for a new building. Anita Keller, Middletown, linked to scalp graft offers for Miss Houghton. Madame Sherry draws large Opera House crowd. Mrs Easterday dies of heart failure after a bed chat with her daughter. Leo Hudson of New York surveys local water needs. W. Dare Morton, typhoid patient, sent to the City Hospital.
The report critiques Con gational Church membership with many nominal adherents and notes Rev Dr John McG Krumm of Columbia University warns that scholars ignore church duties. He calls for a revival focused on religious duties to give piety real meaning for individuals and the nation.
Cape Canaveral reports the Minuteman test marks a shift to a push button warfare era with missiles spread across the United States and rail cars risking rapid nationwide attack. The piece notes 450 silos by 1964 and 2,000 on trains or buried, altering defense posture and global balance. It also covers Moscow promising ruble revaluation compensation for tourists and special pricing for food.
A 1941 news summary notes the British African Army striking at Bengali positions while preparations step up for a broad assault on the Italian base. Fire at William L. Brann’s Glade Valley Farm damages a large bank dam, with losses estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars.
Babson argues small investors should buy life insurance company stocks despite low cash dividends, noting stock dividends can be sizable and non taxable until sale. He links Kennedy’s health plans, Eisenhower vs Kennedy medical proposals, and the broader push for aging care to the life insurance sector. He cites government audits and trusts as reasons for choosing such stocks and urges local businessmen to study government procurement sheets for opportunities.
Centennial observance recalls the 1861 Maryland General Assembly extra session in Frederick. Regents and Union forces clashed with secessionists as delegates were arrested or fled. The event marks a pivotal moment in Maryland’s stance during the Civil War and ticketed ceremonies accompany the reenactment.
Fort Detrick Public Information Office lists upcoming events and notices. Officers will install 1961 officers Friday February 10 with social hour at 6 pm and dinner at 7. Army R&D awards program and a RESA meeting featuring Elizabeth Packard are announced. Stork stories, bowling champions, NCO News activities, education updates, welcome mat arrivals, and farewells are summarized with names and local streets.
Master Sergeant Raymond O Huff awarded Good Conduct Medal fourth time. Dr Herbert Tanner a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr Francis Wathey had surgery at George Washington University Hospital Monday. Condolences to Charlie Riggs father died last Sunday. Dr Howard DeRose and Tom Morgan returned from sick leave. Dr George Nelson returned to Frederick Memorial Hospital after University Hospital treatment. Mary Esther Rippers Catherine Snyder Norma Jean Mose felled by the virus. SP4 Richard Wowak visited relatives in New York for five days. Logan Tschiffely under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. SP Stephen E Farnbaugh helping his parents in Pennsylvania. Employer of Pathology Division held farewell for Dr George Blundell who left for a new position in Washington.
At St Joseph’s Church Sodality yearly meeting 1961 new officers were elected and a bus pilgrimage was proposed for spring. A retreat study group was formed and a consultor mail notice system was approved. A birthday gathering honored Mildred Harner and Girl Scout Troop 72 discussed Thinking Day and Cookie sales. Two local birthdays were noted and Susie Harner’s sixth birthday celebrated. Dr Barbara Moore fined for careless driving after a long charity walk in Britain.
A historical digest recalls 1843 Napoleon I mediation proposal rebuffed by William Seward, 1863 Confederate talks with Lincoln at Hampton Roads, 1960 Eisenhower naming National Goals planner Henry. Anniversaries include Elisha Kent Kane born 1820, Elizabeth Blackwell born 1821, and several notable birthday figures in arts and science.
The Frederick Chapter will hold meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 PM in the Pine Room of Hotel Frederick. The next session on February 8 features a slide presentation showing local conservation work by private and public agencies.
Tass summarized President Kennedy's congressional message in six words with quotes. The summary claimed the report was entirely factual except for a passage noting deep concern about the U.S. economy and prospects for 1961-62.
Baltimore police commissioner James M Hepbrow says the city crime rate increased by one percent in 1960 with 25,594 offenses reported, up 253 from the previous year.
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