Burns Defended by Speaker at Frederick Edvants Club
William Wallace, a retired Braddock Heights businessman, defended Robert Burns against detractors at a Frederick Edvants Club luncheon. He argued Burns died young but worked hard, valued human dignity, and expressed universal themes in verse. Wallace cited Burns’s equality, humor, patriotism, and alleged misreadings, reading poems to illustrate his case. President Zimmer man presided. guests included Heinz Heineman Maj. Willoughby and Park Loy.
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William Wallace
Maxwelton
Bonny Braes
Scotland
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Red Cross
Social Security
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William E. Zimmerman
Heinz Heineman
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Park Loy
Kiwanian
Hagerstown
Committee Upset by Resignation in Hagerstown
In Hagerstown on February 9 7 the Washington County Republican Central Committee faced turmoil after J R R Black resigned as clerk of court amid district judge objections over his appointment. Black also left the County Liquor Board leaving Merlin Snyder Democrat as acting clerk while the committee weighs a successor.
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Washington County
Republican Central Committee
J. R.R. Black
Black
Joseph D. Mish
Morgan C. Harris
George Henderson
Mish
John O. Dunn
Osaid Pnammitten
Harris
Henderson
County Liquor Board
Dunn
Merlin Snyder
Circuit Court
Snyder
Career Diplomats To Get Promotion
President Eisenhower announced the promotion of 124 foreign service officers with Secretary of State Dulles applauding. The list was sent to the Senate for confirmation as part of a year-long effort to advance career diplomats.
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State Department Hiring Freeze Persists on Security Rules
Berlin notes that promotions remain blocked despite a general thaw, due to Eisenhower’s security program started last April. The program requires a full field investigation by the FBI before anyone can fill a sensitive position, delaying appointments across government agencies.
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Berlin
State Department
Joseph M. Dodge
Dodge
Han
Eisenhower
FBI
Senate Approves Farm Bill to Replenish CCC Funds
The Senate passed and sent to President Eisenhower a bill providing 681,769,703 to keep the farm price support program afloat for a few weeks. The 49 to 10 vote followed House approval by voice vote. The measure cancels 681 million dollars of notes to replenish the CCC capital, restoring losses from the past year. Senator Aiken warned the funds would last only until about March 10, requiring subsequent congressional action.
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Sen. Aiken
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Brunswick debate on borrowing measure advances
A fragmented report notes a bill to raise CCC borrowing amid Brunswick concerns. The committee has approved the measure to fund a new auditorium, with plans to move the hearing to Wick Fire Hall. Senate action is expected soon.
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Brunswick
St. Valen
Sonny Cannon
Bruns
Wick
Senate
Heart Benefit Dance by Brunswick Legionnaires
Brunswick Legionnaires sponsor their first Heart Benefit dance in a Valentine motif at the Fire Hall auditorium Friday night. Commander E Donald Carr and Americanism Committee chair Grover Frye head Steadman Keenan Post 96 backing the affair. Proceeds go to the Heart Fund. Phil Young and seven Pennsylvania musicians will be imported to play while guests enjoy round dancing.
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HEART
Brunswick Legionnaires
Fire Hall
E. Donald Carr
Americanism Committee
Grover Frye
Steadman-Keenan
Legionnaires
Heart Fund
Phil Young
Pennsylvania
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