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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

2

Birthday greetings and newborn notices in Frederick area

Dr. Forbes H. Burgess marks his 42nd birthday as county health officer. Congratulations flow to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Flohr of Unionville on the birth of Rochelle Dianne at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing 9 lb 22 ozs. Mrs. Rolfe and Judith Garfield birth at Frederick Memorial Hospital on January 12 weighed 8 lb 12 ozs. Mrs. Rolfe is formerly Dorothy Jenkins. Charles W. Roelke visits Eastman Kodak in Rochester after a week course. meets Ernest Webb Jr., formerly of Frederick, now with Lastman Company.

Forbes H. Burgess Edgar Flohr Unionville Frederick Memorial Hospital Rochelle Dianne John Rolfe Poolesville Judith Garfield Rolfer Dorothy ‘Jenkins Charles W. Roelke Rochester N. Y Eastman Kodak Co Ernest Webb Jr Frederick Lastman Company

Guaranteed Wage Drive Hits Rail Sectors Across Industry

The Railway Employes Department of the AFL, representing 350000 shop workers, seeks an annual wage guarantee to offset drastic fluctuations in railroad employment. AFL President Meany urges realism, citing Seaboard Air Line's 95-year stability model while noting building trades may require weekly guarantees. The plan would shift payroll risk to employers and, likely, to consumers.

American Federation of Labor Seaboard Airline New York Florida AFL Usion Timoever George Meany

Two new words loom in dictionaries automation and cybernetics

Steersman discussion explains how automation and cybernetics extend human control over machines. The piece notes origins from Greek roots, cites Henry Ford era coinage, Wiener Rosenblueth work, and Oliver Evans history, then connects to industry gains and employment, with a car collision and local police notes following.

D. S. Harder Ford John Diebold Norbert Wiener Arturo Rosenblueth Affectin Tactitete Nology Harvard National Association of Manufacturers Oliver Evans Red Clay Creek Philadelphia Cross America

Radiology practice adds Dr Thomas R Reid in Baltimore

Dr Thomas R Reid of Baltimore has become associated with Dr Edgar T Campbell in this city and Hagerstown in radiology. His training includes Union College Albany Medical College Johns Hopkins and the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital Staten Island and a stint at the National Cancer Institute Bethesda. He interned in radiation research funded by the Atomic Energy Commission and Argonne National Laboratory.

Thomas R. Reid Baltimore Edgar T. Campbell Hagerstown Dr. Reid West Pittston Union College Schenectady N. Y Albany Medical College United States Public Health Service Hospital Staten Island N.Y National Cancer Institute Bethesda Atomic Energy Commission Argonne National Laboratory U.S. P. H. 5. Hospital Johns Hopkins Hospital

Senate quick approvals pace Formosa and Southeast Asia pacts

In two weeks the Senate approved two Formosa defense pacts and a Southeast Asia treaty, with the Formosa defense resolution giving the President wide wartime powers and a mutual defense treaty with Chiang Kai-shek limited to Formosa and the Pescadores. The SEATO treaty, approved Feb 1, binds members Britain France Australia New Zealand the Philippines Pakistan and Thailand to act for Southeast Asia defense and to counter subversion, with actions subject to constitutional finances and congressional approval.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Asia Far Pacific Senate Formosa Southeast Asia United States Chiang Kai-shek Formes Sa Pescadores Congress Portrose U.S Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Seato Britain France Australia New Zealand Philippines Pakistan Thailand Faphic Tura

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Readable notes from the Feb 10 1905 issue noting Old Mike streetcar incident on the Frederick and Middletown line near Braddock Heights a blue stone three story residence to be built on East Second Street by F L Stoner and the Frederick College basketball win over YMCA with Frank Bentz scoring a late goal. Governor Warfield fills seven vacancies on the Maryland School for the Deaf board including Dr Steiner Schley of Frederick. A Frederick delegate Charles W Ross Jr. joins the Atlantic Ladies Packers Association executive committee in Columbus Ohio.

Mike Frederick Frank Bentz Warfield Maryland School For the Deaf Steiner Schley Frederick County Atlaastic Bidies Packers Columbus Ohio Charles W. Ross

Twenty Years Ago in Frederick Streets and Fire Losses

Twenty years ago damage from wintry weather appeared in Frederick with many chuck holes on Market street. A fire of undetermined origin wrecked the tour at aly. The Aim High School building and its four room annex suffered about 35 000 in losses, with equipment in online rooms spared. The Brunswick Yards of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reopened after more than a year, restoring work for about 30 men as freight business revived. Two automobiles were reported stolen in the city. one car was found within ten minutes, the other abandoned on Wee Chuck street.

Frederick Cits Market Street Aly Tiacom AM Aim High School Herman Beck Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ieane Bonder Seventh Street Guy Anders Thomas Eaves Ceresville Wee Chuck Street Feagaville

Congress Highlights and Church Meeting Summary

Highlights from Washington report the House Ways and Means Committee nearing approval of President Fist cher's program to reduce trade barriers, with Chairman Cooper hoping for final action at a closing session and a wider House vote in about a week. In Florence, the Evangelical Lutheran School class met at 447 West South Street with Mrs. Hester Nolhagle presiding, prayers led by Mrs. Kine, a devotional reading, and a social hour after business.

Wasiincton House Ways and Fist ‘Cher Free World Cooper D-Tenn Dinon- Yates Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Thomas BE. Murray Florence Traver Evangelical Lutheran Church School Harry Ning West South Street Hester Nolhagle Ayer Kine Carmen Simpson Washington Sen Thre R-Minn Irving Eisenhower White House Justice Department Congress Minnesota Thve

Internal Trouble Behind Malenkov Resignation in Russia

Washington dispatch analyzes Malenkov’s forced exit as a product of internal Soviet leadership struggles. It argues the regime faces long term food and economic pressures, risks of unrest in East Europe, and a shift toward nuclear deterrence while warning of potential changes within Moscow’s power circle. The piece notes Eisenhower's arms policy and the prospect of eventual political turnover.

David Lawrence Washington Soviet Russia Malyenkov Malenkov Moscow Malenko Communist Party Russia Fores Molotov United States Adenauer Tring Svt Congress Brestow Eisenhower Far East Politburo

Zhukov Decent Side Glances in Moscow War Echoes

Editor's note by Eddy Gilmore recalls AP coverage in Moscow, profiling General Georgi Zhukov as a blunt, steadfast commander with a cautious political bent. The piece, set in Spasso House's Blue Room, reflects wartime impressions and postwar doubts about Soviet leadership and alliance dynamics.

Eddy Gilmore Associated Press Spasso House Moscow Slaughet Gen Fisenhower Ahukey Zhukov United States Eiserhower Georgi Zhukov Russia

Must Practice What We Preach Minister Tells B'nai Brith

Rev Paul L Althouse evangelical pastor urged Brotherhood Week participants to show genuine brotherhood at home and in public. He warned that cling to walls of insecurity harms community harmony and stressed practicing moral laws and positive mindset toward children. The gathering at B'nai B’rith in East Church Street included refreshments and planning for a needy Jews project. A clinic scheduled for February 16 was cancelled and will be rescheduled in March.

Paul L. Althouse Evangelical Reformed Church Council of Jewish Women B'nai B'rith Lodge East Church Street Mr. Althouse King Chas Wiles Harry King Yo West Ralph Newman Trail Avenue Althouse Jean Weismann L. W. Wachtel Tly Baltimore United States Army Harvard Yale Divinity School National Missions Potomac Synod Hood College

Eisenhower May Visit Zhukov Yet Face It Hard Says Officials

President Eisenhower may invite Marshal Zhukov to visit the United States someday but officials doubt the invitation is feasible due to current Moscow Washington tensions. Diplomats note past wartime rapport could aid future ties, though priorities and suspicions remain high.

Berlin Soviet Union Joseph Stalin Moscow Eisenhower Zhukov United States Washington

Ill and recovering in Maryland and Baltimore area

Among The Sick Mrs Helen H Penn RED 3 improved slowly at home Edgewood. Mrs Hanson S Wachier 556 East Church Street admitted to University Hospital Baltimore for possible surgery. Transfers made by M R Etchison and Son ambulance. Mr Marton Hoffman Doubs in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery. Mrs Aubrey B Davis near Mt Carmel removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital by M R Etchison and Son ambulance.

Helen H. Penn RED 3 Edgewood Hanson S. Wachier East Church Street University Lospital Baltimore M. R. Etchison and Son Ambulance Marton Hoffman Frederick Memorial Hospital Aubrey B. Davis Mdt Carmel M. R. Etchison and Son

Crushed By Auto As Bennan Is Killed In Evanston Driveway

Chicago press report states Rennan Bennan aged 44 was fatally crushed when the car he had exited stalled and rolled forward. His wife Elizabeth Bennan, 39, sat in the front seat as the vehicle moved about 70 feet, crossed the street, and struck a parked car. Police noted she could not stop the car and was frightened.

Chicago P—Fames AM Rennan Robert Wiit Bennan Elizabeth Tre

Seatchman Marries On Leap Day To Extend Anniversary Gifts

A Seatchman wed on February 29 to celebrate an anniversary only every four years. The couple chose the leap day marriage to simplify gift giving and mark time in four year cycles.

Seatchman Mir

Daily papers cut 20 as U S circulation soars in 1954

A compilation by Editor and Publisher shows 1954 set a record with daily newspaper circulation surpassing 33,060,000, the highest ever and up for five years running despite a net loss of 20 dailies. By Jan 1 1955 total papers published reached 1,765 with 317 morning etc.

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Eisenhower Praised as National Blessing at Club Dinner

Chicago: Attorney General Brownell lauded President Eisenhower as the nation’s greatest blessing and a capable commander in chief. He called the President prepared in peacetime, with the wisdom to act decisively yet restraint when needed, as he spoke at the Union League Club’s 75th anniversary dinner.

Chicago Eisenhower Saya Attu Herbert Woon Tam Brownell Union League Club United States

Pittsburgh department store strike ends for many workers

Three of five Pittsburgh stores expect workers from 12 AFL unions to return today after a 15 month walkout. Local 29 AFL building service employees joined with a five cent per hour wage increase and benefits, while Kaufmanns and Gimbels face stalemate negotiations. Stores stay open with no parcel deliveries during the strike.

Pittssurgh Pittsburgh AFL Joseph Horne Frank & Seder Rosenbaum Pickering Kaufmann’s Gimbels AFL Building Service Rosenbaume's

Toastmaster's Speech Ends With Injury at Dinner

An inebriated crowd laughs as the toastmaster strikes a diner when the head of his nave flies off. The diner is knocked unconscious, then regains consciousness and challenges the speaker, prompting renewed laughter before the speech resumes.

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