Defense policy and treaty showdown in Congress
Washington reports on Adm Arthur Radford and Walter Bedell Smith behind closed doors as Congress weighs a sharp shift to air power and new weapons, amid Berlin talks and questions on atomic strategy. Senate moves toward treaty powers votes while Warren confirmation faces loud protests and Beeson NLRB nomination faces party opposition.
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Washington
Arthur Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Walter Bedell Smith
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
Senate
Johnson
Texas
Berlin
Earane
Warren
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary
Langer
R-Nd
Beeson
Albert ©. Beeson
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Committee
Eisenhower Faith Message to Vets Reinforces National Creed
President Eisenhower cites wartime courage rooted in faith and urges veterans to join the American Legion Back to God movement. He recalls the Foxholes remark to emphasize belief in God as a source of courage and peace, portraying faith as a national strength guiding public life and heritage.
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Eisenhower
Toxis
America
Washington
Valley Forge
White House
American Legion
Atom Bomb Rattlers and Free Speech Contrast
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson faults excess public rattling about atomic weapons while Russians limit discourse. He cites a 90 to 10 ratio of bomb rattling to restraint, noting America’s press freedom contrasts with official Russian silence. The speech hints at administrative aims to keep atomic warfare discussion open to prepare the nation.
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Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Russia
Wilson
National Defense Week Emphasis Set February 12 22
Letter to the Editor urges public support for National Defense Week February 12 through 22, emphasizing defense awareness and citizen stake in the United States Armed Forces signed by Melville C Stockwell president Jefferson Club. The note calls for sympathetic approval from readers to strengthen national defense amid national tensions.
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Reserve Officers Assn
Reserve Officers Association of the
U.S
United States
Melville C Stockwell
New York Central Stockholders Urged to Nominate Directors
Robert R Young issued a public invitation in the Wall Street Journal calling NYC Central stockholders to nominate new directors to replace the hostile board. He urged nominations for the ownership board to be elected May 26 and named Allegheny Corp and Kirbyn. The NYC board had previously rejected Young's bid for chairmanship and directorships. A separate field fire alarm was answered at 134 on Route 240.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Robert R. Young
The
Central
Florida
Young
Wall Street Journal
Financial Daily
New York Central
Robrel Ro Vous
Alla PO Kirbn
Allegheny Corporation
Chrysler Building
Kirby Ig Young
Chesapeake and Oqhio Railway Board
New York Central Board
Himself
Kareby
First Service in Trinity Chapel to Dedicate New Pipe Organ
Fifty Years Ago items note that the first service in Trinity Reformed chapel after renovations will be held tonight with the new pipe organ dedicated. Improvements to the chapel are described as well as a prior note on the organ installation and renovations.
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Trinity Reformed Chapel
Carroll County
Bruceville
Ponle's
Ford
Edward Herring Tas
Ante Hte Spre Faye Sean Tefferson
Isaac N. Fay
Cis
Supner
Messrs
Albert Rive
LV Eckstein
Reuben Lanrs
Clarence Barrick
Reuben Lease
Frank Burck
Jesse Anders
Stephen Geisbert
Tarse
Tarse Bridge Over Monncary River By the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tackerson
Quiet Reign At Montevce After Disorderly Transients
Twenty years ago items note quiet at Montevce after Superintendent James A. Jones appealed to county commissioners about disorderly conduct by transients. The Lions Club meeting featured Marshall Schroeder, Baltimore Deputy Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. A surprise party honored Ernest C Webb for his son’s fifth birthday, and Dr Mabel Bishop of Blond College sustained a broken left wrist due to an ice fall.
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Montevce
James A. Jones
Rome’ Che
Amerita
Lions Club
Marshall Schroeder
Baltimore
Ernest C Webb
West Second Street
Heys
Ernest C. Webb
Mabel Bishop
Blond College
Senate debates Bricker George amendment on foreign affairs
The 1954 Senate rapidly moved from constitutional amendment talk to foreign affairs. Bricker and George proposed altering how treaties and executive agreements are handled, with Eisenhower opposing. The bill moved from hearings to floor debate, amid shifting support and plans to merge language without full hearings.
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Canada
Senate
Saul Eisenhower
Brieker
George ID - Ga
Bricker
Dudin
George
Senate Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
Syricker
Officers Panel Hears Schwable Case Over Germ Warfare Confession
A panel of high ranking officers began testimony to decide whether to recommend a court martial for Marine Col. Frank W Schwable who made a false germ warfare confession while a POW in Korea. Schwable repudiated the confession after his prisoner release, saying it was coerced.
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Washington
Frank W. Schwable
Korea
Andadmiral
iSehwabte
United Nations
Sehwabte
Arlington
Bricker Amendment Debate Signals Deeper Treaties Clash
David Lawrence outlines why the Bricker amendment sparks a constitutional controversy beyond party lines. He highlights Senator George's view that treaties and executive agreements could override domestic law, notes opposition’s fear of a supra national order, and emphasizes the need for Congress to sanction treaty actions. The piece cites Bricker and George positions, court rulings, and the push to curb presidential treaty powers.
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David Lawrence Washington
Bricker
American Bar Association
Eishah
United States
George
Georgia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Finance Committee
United States Senate
Turkey
India
The
London Times
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Senate
National Capital
Foirlan Police
Inngz
United Nations
Fac
Supreme Court
Congress
Ohio Republican
Georgia Democrat
Rome Police Smash Violence Outbreak
Violent clashes erupted in Rome during a one day general strike called by the Communist movement. Police rioters dispersed quickly, one commissioner injured by a thrown stone as authorities contained the unrest in the Italian capital.
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Rome
Heavis
Senate Cloakroom Highlights Early 83rd Congress Work
In two months of the second session Congress has advanced President Eisenhower’s early State of the Union ideas. Key items include Korea mutual security, budget reductions, 23 tax recommendations, agriculture study, labor act amendments, health insurers study, housing legislation, and Hawaii statehood. The report notes partisan debate but ongoing committee work drives concrete progress.
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Senate
J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Republic of Korea
House Ways and Means
Post Office
Hawaii
Welcome Wagon Club Fashion Show Plans
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club maps its annual fashion show at Winchester Hall on March 10 at 8 p.m. Gilbert's Fashion Shop sponsors. Clara Gibson directs the spring parade. Mrs J E Scollard chairs with help from Mrs Donald H Johnson and Mrs Walter Grebe.
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Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Elks Club
J. E. Scollard
Donald H Johnson
Walter 1
Grebe
Stanley Brown
Kenneth Morris
Everett Champlin
Oren Neal
Leonard Zimmerman
Gilbert
Clara Gibson
Winchester Hall
Valentine
Norman Roberts
Andrew Henery
Donald Gordon
Harold Seldman
H. H. Trombly
William Brosius, Jr
Chico Vejar Hurt In Forced Landing
Boxer Chico Vejar, now an Army private at Ft. Benning, was injured in a forced landing of his private plane. He suffered a fractured lower jaw, six lost teeth, and multiple cuts. Passenger Lou Payne was slightly injured. The fuel system failure at low altitude caused the crash landing in a field after narrowly clearing trees and power lines. Vejar is reported in good condition at the post hospital.
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Columbus. Ga
Chico Vejar
Ft. Benning
Vejar
Lou Payne
Chicaca
Nis
Aken
Paiie
Parents Have Too Many Outside Time-Consuming Activities
Dr. Robert H. Felix of the National Institute of Mental Health spoke at Hood College on how constant parental outside engagements shape child development. He warned that by age nine a child spends half his life away from parents and urged concrete family ideals, measured discipline, and patient teaching to foster independence. The lecture series will continue with Dr. Louis Jacobs addressing mental health and juvenile delinquency on March 1, presented by Hood College and the Frederick Mental Health Society.
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Hood College
Robert H. Felix
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda
Felix
Rememer
Louis Jacobs
National Training School For Bovs
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Mental Health Society of
Frederick
Man Drives Car Off Pier Guard Rail to Die
Police identified James C. Montford, 43, father of three, as the driver in a deliberate plunge from a Potomac River pier. His 1953 sedan sped toward 50 mph before crashing 22 feet into the water. his body was recovered as a drowning victim.
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Washington
Potomac River
James C. Montford
Meantford
Radar wins again in Hagerstown court hearing
Roger E. Hemphill faced a magistrate in Peoples Court this morning over a speeding charge. He could not contest the radar record and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
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Hagerstown
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
Roger E. Hemphill
Traffic radar record pins speed near Frederick
On Route 40 about two miles west of Frederick on Sunday morning Trooper Donald Tucker operating radar recorded Hemphill’s speed at 62. Trooper Philip Kretsinger filed the charge.
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Frederick
Donald Tucker
Hemphill
Philip Kretsinger
Bonded arrest and stolen car report in local pages
Released on bond Tohn Curtis Lee a colored man at Lincoln Apartments was released on 2500 bond on a charge of assault with intent to rape a five year old child Circuit Court records show the case among those to be considered by the grand jury now in session A stolen car report states James M Stockman 204 West 12th Street reported his sedan stolen February 8 and found in Hancock with unclear damage The stock market closed with mixed rains and losses in New York trading
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Tohn Curtis Lee
Lincoln Apartments
Lee
Bass
James M. Stockman
West 12Th Street
Hancock
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