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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1954
Page
5
Farmers warned Benson would push milk prices downward, risking a collapse in dairy income by about 1 billion dollars. Democratic farm senators hope the move becomes a campaign issue this fall, while some Republicans fear spoilage losses could be worse politically than cutting supports.
Washington report notes a potential two cent per quart drop in fluid milk prices after a decision to lower price supports for butter cheese and dried milk. Senator Humphrey warned he will seek to reverse the order while others applauded the move.
The Interstate Commerce Commission settled a East Coast rate war by allowing Philadelphia to ship imported iron ore to interior mills with fees 60 cents per ton lower than Boston and New York routes. The ruling equalized Philadelphia and Baltimore hauls from Atlantic ports to Wheeling, Steubenville, and Youngstown, marking a victory for Pennsylvania Railroad backed interests and erasing a 20 percent Baltimore rate edge.
Manhattan College coach Ken Norton named Furman guard Frank Selvy the better all around player and scorer over Bevo Francis of Rio Grande at a Chicago Basketball Writers Association luncheon, praising Selvy’s passing dribbling and rebounding while noting Francis faces lighter competition and lacks inside position.
Frederick County plans a 1954 tree planting program starting February 26 with a farmers and conservation groups meeting at the Church Street School building. The Forestry Conservancy District Board set a March start and a goal of 250 000 trees, with planting to continue through spring and fall. Participation invites Extension Service, soil and conservation districts, garden clubs, service and youth groups, Farm Bureau, Grange, Boy Scouts, and dealers.
Many romances end from scratching skin blemishes such as pimples eczema and red blotches. The ad promotes Peterson's Ointment for fast relief and offers a money back guarantee after one application. Also advertised for tired cracked feet.
William J. Green of Catonsville, head of a wholesale lumber firm, announced his candidacy for Baltimore County commissioner. He will support a ticket led by Christian J. Kahl, a former commissioner seeking the county seat in the State Senate. James A. Pine, ex-county attorney, will run for commissioner on the Kahl slate.
County offices face opposition to Michael J Birmingham and a three-man board. A separate Democratic group, the New Democratic Organization, plans a full slate. The political moves raise questions about State Senator John Grason Turnbull and his re election plans, possibly for Congress in Maryland's Second District. The year 1953 is noted as the Year of the Snake in China.
The note describes small killer whales attacking larger whales in packs and notes their reach and impact. It mentions a land area of about 5.809 million square miles and that ice covers glacial regions. The text emphasizes collective hunting behavior and environmental context.
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