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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1956

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Frederic Md Post Office Adds Second Class Matter

A 1958 notice states the Frederick Maryland post office will treat the publication as second class matter. The text warns readers about world communism and urges responsible labor and management leaders to recognize the propaganda risks. President Walter Fedimax is referenced in relation to this stance.

Bent Pee Ptg & Mpg CO Court Fredenck Frederick Md Orvis Moscow Meany

Worth While Guard Enlistment Push February 22

A nationwide recruitment blitz on February 22 aims to enlist 750000 men into the National Guard. The draft act allows college work and civilian jobs to continue, with training in community units and flexible service schedules. Guard service offers pay, skill learning, and local leadership prospects for future high grades.

Washadion National Guard Junia Washington

New Mouse Study Drives Hope Against Muscular Dystrophy

A hereditary mouse strain showing a human like muscle disease may speed progress toward treatments. Jackson Memorial Laboratory researchers test drugs on these mice to pinpoint the defect and aid therapy for the 190,000 to 200,000 Americans affected. Dr Ade T Milhorat notes strong heredity links, as the disease can strike multiple family members at varying ages and weaken the body, increasing infection risk.

Jackson Memorial Laboratory Sar Harbor Wari Ade T. Milhorat The Muscular

Meany Urges Vigilance on Communism in Letters

In a letter to the editor, George Meany defends his patriotism and warns that some business leaders seek alliance with a Soviet dictatorship. He recalls Communist regimes killing hundreds of thousands and destroying national independence since World War I, urging Americans to oppose communism and seek peace.

Ukes Meany Comavai Labor George Meany Afl-Cio Meany Our Republic Rotary Club of New York Mr. Meany Beanie Milan

Eisenhower and Nixon Seen on GOP Ticket in 1956 Push

A long string of Senate comments and political theory discuss whether President Eisenhower will run again and if Nixon would be his running mate. Several senators back the 1952 ticket with Nixon as vice president, while others doubt Eisenhower will seek another term. A bizarre counter proposal from Senator Long suggests Eisenhower as vice president with Earl Warren as president.

Ashington Crorr Democra Eisenhower Ixon Sen. H. Aléxander Fisentower Nixon Sinih Érmed ‘Sone Arts “Podunk Smith Sen Mansfield Bush Curtis Sparkman Alabama Sen. Long D-La New Orleans Earl Warren Presidentia GOP

Fifty Years Ago News From The Columns Of The News

Itemized recap from February 16 1906 noting defeat of a Frederick paving bill amid strong public sentiment. Train collision near Carroll Creek disrupted service. Grand Jury adjourned after ten days with 175 witnesses and 57 indictments. Proposes new liquor sale regulations. Fortnightly Club presented Scotch program in Kemp Hall. May Heirman headlined at the City Opera House with the play Children of Satan featuring Miss Hillman.

Nc.r.a Carroll Creek Kemp Hall Mary Steckel- Burck Ariana Belt Charles B. T. Hendrickson Margaret Ford David Winebrenner Scott Bertha ‘Rail Elizabeth McDonnel May Hirelman City Opera House Miss Hillman

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

February 16 1936 report recalls deaths and civic notes in Frederick County John H Martz chief deputy in the circuit court offices died at age 61 Willard William Randies named jury foreman February stand jury chairman discusses vigilant crime prevention amid organized crime concerns Rivers and creeks rise after a hard freeze prompting residents to move to higher ground as ice breaks on Potomac and Monocacy rivers

John H. Martz Inneputy Circuit Court South Street Albert Routchie Frederick County Demmialic Johge Verh Willard Wiliam & Randies Tris Ciy Potomac Monocacy

Religious Emphasis Week Opens at Hood College

Rev Francis Reinberger of Gettysburg Theological Seminary spoke at Hood College chapel on February 15 for Religious Emphasis Week. He urged prayer as vertical communion with God and horizontal care for others, calling the cross a symbol of Christian unity and noting prayer as essential to civilization. He is a professor at Gettysburg Theological Seminary and former Hood instructor.

Francis Reinberger Gettyeburg Theological Seminary Hood College Mars Louise Urban Hood College Ywca Weinberger Mr. Reinberger Gettysburg Theological Seminary Dickinson College

Zonta Club hears Major Quint on Communism

Major Herbert Quint of Fort Detrick spoke to the Zonta Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Communism. He traced its history from 1917 to the present, described party structure and propaganda, and urged reporting suspected Communist activity to authorities. The next meeting will feature Jr. Herrick from the Comptroller's office, Fort Detrick, on February 20.

Herbert 5. Quint Fort Detrick Zonta Club Francis Scott Key Momday Virginia Thomas Rhoda Fogle Quint Russia Major Quint United States Seatac Communist Party Ussr AU adjMale OL Doula Jr. Herrick Comptroller's Office

British to Quit Japan and Korea Military Withdrawals

British commonwealth forces in Japan will be withdrawn and those in Korea reduced to a battalion. About 6,000 to 7,000 troops remain in the two regions, with the Korea battalion including Canadian medical personnel Australian signal corps and New Zealand transport elements. The United States has withdrawn most divisions in Korea and in Japan under prior plans.

Tokyo Japan Korés Korea Signal Corps Nexealand Ile Cithacho United States Dows Tome Division

Policeman of Year to be Honored at Exchange Club Dinner

Willam A Boone Jr will be named policeman of the year at a dinner meeting of the Exchange Club at the V F W Country Club. The honor supports Crime Prevention Week observed nationally and locally. Charles O N Irelan Rockville lawyer will speak.

Willam A Boone Jr Gesh Gas Ot Wee Exchange Club V. FW. Country Club Boone Wid Thomas W. Ver Forney Exchange Robert Schutz Officer Boone Monard Ambrose Rachange Club Come Adal National Exchange Charles ON. Irelan Rockville Montgomery County Commissioners Senate Dope Orphans Court Montgomery County

Mother In Juvenile Court Second Time

ANNAPOLIS Mrs. Nanuy Bishop of Barbersville faced Juvenile Court for a second time in recent months over alleged mistreatment of her children. She previously stood accused of assaulting her 11-year-old son Hubert and was placed on probation after a beating. A new neglect charge涉及 13-year-old daughter Della and yesterday's allegations relate to Hubert after an argument with his father. The boy was picked up by State Trooper Robert Kuhns and placed in the custody of June Eakin of Barbersville pending proceedings.

Annapolis Nanuy Bishop Barbersville Treatmant Hubert Della Robert Kuhns Kuhns Jessup June Eakin

Congress weighs end to summer two clock time system

Rep. Harley Staggers of West Virginia reports a House Commerce subcommittee will hear his bill to end the annual confusion from daylight saving time. The proposal lets Congress set one uniform Daylight Saving period from late April to late September, resolving the patchwork observance in cities and rural areas alike.

Washington House Staggers House Commerce Congress

Bank of England Hikes Lending Rate in Inflation Fight

The Bank of England raised its rate to 6.5 percent in a surprise move under Chancellor Harold Macmillan. The decision aims to curb Britain’s rising prices, signaling tighter credit and reduced spending worldwide within the sterling area.

London Bank of England Britain Sterling Harold Macmillan Eden

Frank Buch Celebrates 1st Birthday This Week

Mr Frank Buch of 217 East Pat will mark his first birthday on Thursday February 3. Mrs Willam C Rodenck executive secretary of the Children's Art Society and Mrs George Putt case worker attend the Regional Conference of the Child Welfare League of America at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia today and Friday.

Frank Buch East Patpreatemer Willam C. Rodenck Children’s Art Society George Putt Vem Elf Child Welfare League of America Benjamin Franklin Heel Philadelphia

Less Than Half of Increases Justified

Secretary Benson said less than half of wage increases in food processing and distribution from 1947 to 1955 were offset by productivity gains. He warned higher wages beyond productivity raise costs, falling on consumers. Retail food prices rose 11 percent while wage cost per unit increased 26 percent.

San Francisco Benson Western States Meat Packers Assn

Rumor of Princess Margaret Conversion Denied

The rumor of Princess Margaret converting to Roman Catholicism draws denials from Buckingham Palace and Vatican circles. No official comment supports the reports, and Duke of Norfolk dismisses the claim as nonsense after a distant audience with Pope Pius XII.

Lainijon 'P Princess Mar-garet Buckingham Palace Elizabeth II Duke of Norfolk Britain Pius XII Vatican Margaret

Tragedy as 10-year-old dies from toaster accident

In Baltimore a 10-year-old boy, Daniel Silber, died after reaching from a high chair and sticking a table knife into an electric toaster. Police and Dr. Eugene Goldstein said probable electrocution. The mother turned away to attend another son when the knife was pushed in. a servant reported the incident and unplugged the toaster.

Baltimore Daniel Silber Eugene Goldstein Ada Pagakide Samuel Silber Panlel Parrlee Short Police

Teller Outthluffs Would-Be Robber at Bank Branch

In a midtown San Francisco bank, teller Marilyn Dimubtly confronted a would-be robber who demanded fives and twenties. Dimubtly slammed the drawer, escaped danger, and shouted she had no money to give. The robber pocketed a pistol and fled.

San

Moscow appearance of MacLean Burgess sparks shift in security stance

Washington reports centering on the public Moscow appearance of British diplomats MacLean and Burgess after five years of concealment. The episode may unite Britain and the United States against espionage, exposing British security weaknesses and influencing future counterintelligence efforts.

David Lawrence Washington Moscow Messrs MacLean Burgess Walter Ater America Britain London Khrushchev Kremlin MacLean Anthony Eden Ostho House of Commons Lord Beaverbrook London Daily Express United States Beaverbrook British Security Service Mrs. MacLean England Messrs MacLean and

Diplomatic Friction and British Advisors Under Scrutiny

The piece questions UK officials backing away from the Communist threat while former British Foreign Office figures MacLean and Burgess advise the Soviets. It notes their potential loss of influence in Moscow, possible liberation from duress, and a brief press conference with limited observers that raises more questions than answers.

Messrs MacLean Burgess British Foreign Office Moscow

Local Patients Report Postoperative and Illness Updates

Among the sick at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mrs Wilma Jean Wheeland admitted Tuesday and underwent surgery Wednesday morning with satisfactory condition. Little Nancy Cole confined at home with measles. Mrs Richard C Dutrow reported convalescing satisfactorily at home. Cake daipimen treated for emergency appendectomy and in satisfactory condition. Miss Ruth A Scarlett injured in an automobile crash and readmitted after ER treatment. Charles V Greene Jr recuperating at home after tonsil and adenoids surgery.

Wilma Jean Wheeland North Market Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Nancy Cole Harold Cole West Patrick Street Richard C. Dutrow West Second Street Buen Terrace Ruth A. Scarlett East Second Street Charles V Greene Jr Charles V. Greene West Seventh Street

Conference Of Mayors Opened In Washington

The third annual Washington Conference of Mayors opened with civil defense in focus. About 200 city chiefs attended under White House auspices as Civil Defense Administrator Val Peterson said cities would be on the front line if a war comes. He urged full briefing on foreign situation and enemy weapons to guide mayors, with some sessions held privately to allow frank discussion.

Washington

Keefer Sprankle Vows Bond In Waynesboro Catholic Rite

Elizabeth Jean Keefer daughter of Linus Keefer and the late Mrs Keefer of Waynesboro Maryland became the bride of Bernard Eugene Sprankle son of Mr and Mrs Insident ree pants Sean field Pennsylvania in a St Andrew s Catholic church ceremony conducted by Rev Fr John Danville. The bride wore white Chantilly lace over satin with a fitted jacket and long sleeves. A prayer book topped with a white orchid carried by the bridegroom’s gift, and a pearl necklace completed her look. Maid of honor Miss Mary Jane Scott wore nile green Chantilly lace. Best man was Donald Topper with ushers William Baker and Gerald Sprankle. The couple planned a reception for 75 guests at the Anthony Wayne Hotel and will honeymoon unannounced before settling in Emmitsburg. The bride, a St Joseph s High School graduate, was employed by Waynesboro Telephone Co. Her husband, an Emmitsburg High School graduate, served in the US Army and works at Fort Detrick. Out-of-town guests came from Baltimore, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Fairfield, Waynesboro, Hagerstown and Gettysburg.

Spraskie—Keefer Elizabeth Jean Keefer West Second Street Waynesboro Linus M. Keefer Baltimore Keefer Bernard Eugene Sprankle Art Seanfield St. Andrew's Catholic Church John Danville Eugene Rosensteel Emmitsburg Mary ‘Jane Scott Misa Scott Donald Topper William D. Baker Wasnes Anthony Wayne Harner Emmitsboro St. Joseph's High School The Telephone Company of Emmitsburo High School Europe Fort Detrick Thurmont Fairfield Wagerstown Gettysburg

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