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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1949
Page
14
A brief Frederick page entry dated Friday February 18 reports local notices and small items of interest. Names and places appear with assumed medieval spellings and regional references.
Washington reports Rep Harris of Arkansas proposes a constitutional amendment to extend House terms to four years and testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. He argues longer terms would reduce re election fears and allow focus on policy rather than politics. Philadelphia cab drivers end a three day walkout and return to work tonight after a week of strikes.
President Truman reaffirmed support for a North Atlantic security treaty to prove member nations would resist armed attacks. He said the accord would be discussed with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Secretary of State Acheson, as debate on atomic war commitments and automatic entry concerns continued in Congress.
Senators Van denberg and Connally discuss two issues with the Western European representatives as Secretary Acheson and the Foreign Relations Committee meet in a closed session tomorrow. The Communications Commission authorized WEMD Frederick Bid to boost power from 500 watts to 1000 watts around the clock.
General Electric President Charles E. Wilson urged Congress to keep injunction powers against strikes in atomic plants and key industries. He said no abuses exist in Taft-Hartley and warned against Truman administration plans to repeal it and return to the 1935 Wagner Act with additions.
General Electric executives urged Congress to strengthen the Taft Hartley 80 day injunctions and broaden the non communist oath to company representatives. They insisted the law should bar dealings with any union not complying and apply to officers and shop people.
Boulware testified that the CIO United Electrical Workers has not complied with the non Communist provision at two atomic plants. He said the Taft Hartley clause caused internal conflicts within the union during investigations led by Senator Taft.
On Monday evening the Pythian Sisters held a covered dish supper with about 50 guests. Remarks were given by Sylvan Lewis and Mayor Lloyd Culler. Grand Chief Thelma Culler and Grand District Deputy Rice made their official temple visit and gifts were presented to each. Mrs Pauline Koontz was obligated onto the order.
Chief Susie Ramsburg was elected to the district meeting in Hagerstown on April 21. At the close of the meeting a Valentine social featured readings by Elizabeth Shipley and a piano solo by Fansie King. Gifts were exchanged by members. The Pythian Sisters plan a card party on Monday February 21 at 8 p.m.
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