Earthquakes of 1950 Off the Himalayas and North Pole Shock
The article notes 1950 had the strongest quake energy since 1908, with an August 15 Himalayan quake killing about 5000 near the China Burma India border. It cites 786 notable quakes, the worst after the Himalayas in the New Hebrides and Tonga. A June 5 tremor hit the North Pole as well, underscoring global seismic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Don Leet
Harvard University Sesamograph Service
Dr. Leet
Himalaya
China-Burma-India
New Hebrides
Tonga Islands
North Pole
Leet
Mimalayas
Letters To The Editor At Frederick Police Critique
A South Carolina reader condemns Frederick police for rudeness while asking directions to York and vows to avoid the city. Mayor Munshower responds that such letters should name officers and notes positive feedback about the force. The page also features teachers defending salaries and school needs amid nationwide shortages and local facility demands.
City Red Cross drive sets $9,000 quota for Frederick
Frederick residents are asked to donate in the 1951 Red Cross fund campaign with a city quota of 9 000 and a county goal of 4 000. Charles V Main, general chair, announced Cirrit Klein will head the city drive and listed chairmen for special gifts offices schools fraternal groups and industrial needs. The drive begins March 1 with heightened activity due to national and local defense needs and the Korean crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraderick
Red Cross Fund
Charles V. Main
C Cyrrit Klein
Klein
Frederick
Carroll Ho Hendrickson, Jr
Clarence C. Carty
Edwin A. Brookey, Jr
Joseph FE. Elkins, Jr
Warren Evans
Magella Tiershberger
Richard CO Murrow
Charley BE
Green
Lester Feaga
Anne Daffir
A. G. Hourne
Detrick
Frank Olson
Frederick County
Red Cross aReneres
Fifty Years Ago Local Hems From The News
MAJION SAMUEL HH BROWN a Frederick resident died at his West Third Street home of pneumonia aged 75 He served as captain in a Pennsylvania Volunteer unit and fought at Antietam The News Today notes Misses Beckley introduced menthol candy drops The Independent Dramatic Association presented Imogene at the Opera House with the hit song I Cant Tell Why I Love You by Charles Koontz Harry Poole Ferguson has joined the U S Army bound for the Philippines Edward Duvall at Miller's grocery store was bitten by a dog only his shoe torn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majion Samuel HH. Brown
Frederick
Third
Pneuieala
Pennsylvania
Antietam
Beckley
Independent Dramatic Association
Imogene
Witel’s
Opera House
Charles Koontz
Harry Poole
Fergaville
Philippines
Edward Duvall
Miller's Groovery Store
Retirement sought by longtime Frederick post office worker
William A Harley after 39 years and four months at the Frederick post office has applied for retirement effective March 3, 63rd birthday. The Western Shore counties Farm Bureau quarterly conference meets at Hotel Frederick with about 40 delegates from eight counties. A Valentine dance at Waydertonton includes Misses Minster, Geraldi, Mooker, Elizabeth and Jane Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
William A. Harley
Maryland State Farm Bureau Federation
Hotel Frederick
Valentine
Wayerde Ton Tey
Minster Cite
Geraldie Mooker
Elizabeth
Jane Storm
Stalin statement shows Russia fears rearmament, probes peace
Today In Washington observes Premier Stalin's remarks for clues to Soviet thinking. The piece argues Stalin hides fear of war, uses rhetoric to justify peace while warning against UN alliances. It cautions that Western rearmament must stay sharp and warns against demobilization or complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stalin
Soviet Union
United Nations
Red China
He Nydraelectric Power Stations
Move Is On To Make Honest Taxpayers Out Of Politicos
NEA Washington column reports Sen. John J. Williams of Delaware urges taxing high officials as ordinary citizens, aiming to end tax-free expense allowances for the President, Vice President, Speaker, and members of Congress. He argues the extra $150,000 annual package should be declared income and taxed, tracking long-run costs and savings. The plan, if enacted, would take effect January 1952, with similar logic applying to other federal officials. Annapolis notes Governor McKeldin to state views on public school funding requests entering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry
Medical
Frederick County
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
John J. Williams
Delaware
Harry S.truman
Alben W. Barkley
House
Sam Rayburn
Williams
America
Willians
Legislative Branch
Margaret
Bess
White House
Blair House
Williamsburg
Independence
Truman
Congress
Walliams
Portico
Willams
Barkley
Rayburn
Boyle On Korea By HAL BOYLE
New York dispatch notes the American Eighth Army in Korea as a mature, highly effective force under Ridgway. It recalls the early days as the shoestring army under Walker, its risky flank holds on the Naktong line, the Inchon landing, and the drive to Seoul. It also covers a U.S. plan to allocate tetraethyl lead fluid for high octane gasoline instead of octane ceilings.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Eighth Army
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Walton H. Walker
Japan
Walker
Sea of Japan
Naktong
America
Pentagon
Pusan
Inchon
Seventh Division
Seoul
Washington
Petroleum Administration For Defense
Soper Enlists in Air Force After High School Graduation
Pte Paul W Soper joined the Air Force in August 1850 after Frederick High School graduation in June. He trained at Lackland Texas and is stationed at Vance Air Force Base Oklahoma. Address Box 1508 Vance AFB Okla. Paul and Grayson sons of Mr and Mrs Frank T Soper of J Johns ville had four brothers serving in World War II with three in the Pacific and one in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Soper
Air Force
Frederick High School
Lackland
Tex
Vance Air Force Base
Okla
Paul
Grayson
Frank T. Soper
Johnsville
Pacific
Cuba
Paralyzed Brunsw ick driver found not guilty in drunken driving
A Brunswick motorist with right leg paralysis was acquitted of drunken driving by Magistrate Thomas S. Glass. He was found guilty of reckless driving and fined 50 dollars plus costs. an appeal on the fine was noted. The arrest on Route 340 followed speeds up to 80 mph, with Trooper H P O'Brien and Deputy Sheriff George Crouse making the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Thomas S. Glass
Peoples Court
Edwin F. Nikirk
Lester C. Connor
H. P. O'Brien
George Crouse
Connor
Route 340
Crouse
James W. Clary
Plane No. 4
Richard Suthard
Welen Suthard
Smog Suspected in 1945 Cumberland Child Illness
Annapolis February 20 Democrats move to draw lines for Maryland Seventh District after Cumberland outbreak linked to smog. George Hitchcock Cumberland smoke abatement engineer cites 3,304 children struck by illness November 15, 1945 and warns similar air pollution risks in South Baltimore. Map evidence shows Baltimore city divisions for new congressman district.
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Annapolis
Cumberland
Donora
Senate Finance Committee
George Hitchcock
Baltimore
Hitchcock
State Health Department
Marylands
Baltimore City
Department of Legislative Reference
Insensate Word Study Note On Daily Vocab
A daily vocabulary note defines insensate as lacking sensibility or sense and asks why we stress insensate pleasures. The piece discusses misuses and pronunciations of common English words and promotes mastering one word per day.
Marriage Announcements From Hagerstown Area
Lois E. Smith to Richard Lee Harrison announce engagement and future wedding in summer. Miss Smith, a Columbia University graduate, registrar at Hagerstown Junior College, daugh er of fir and Mrs. R. Paul Smith. Harrison, son of Mr. Lee R. Harrison, attended University of Maryland Dentistry after Army service in World War II. Sands-Creager double ceremony at Western Maryland College Westminster January 20. Miss Mary Anna Creager wed Thomas Henry Sands in Baker Chapel. Miss Dolores Keller maid of honor. Reception details include attire colors and corsages. The couple to Williamsburg Va. for honeymoon and reside at 400 East Lake Ave Baltimore. The bride taught in Baltimore County. groom, Western Maryland College graduate, works as bacteriologist at US Industrial Chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paul Smith
Hagerstown
Lois E. Smith
Richard Lee Harrison
Lee R. Harrison
Harrison
Sands—Creager
Mary Anna Creager
Russell L. Creager
New Midway
Thomas Henry Sands
Charles T. Sands
Baltimore
Baker Chapel
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Douglas Chandler
William Cook
Dolores Keller
Charles L. Creager
Michael Chandler
Miss Keller
Wiliam Schader
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
William Simpson
Williams’ Burg
East Lake Avenue
Baltimore 18
State College
Towson
Baltimore County
U. S. Industrial Chemicals
Curtis Bar
Leesburg Receives Airport From Godfrey Deed
Leesburg Virginia February 20 The Leesburg Town Council accepted a deed to Leesburg Airport along Edward Ferry Road one mile east of town. The agreement with Arthur Godfrey and his wife Mrs Mary B Godfrey provides a public airport on 38.319 acres for 20 years with reversion to the Godfreys if not renewed. At the end Leesburg would obtain unrestricted title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Leesburg Airport
Arthur Godfrey
Radio Star
Mery B. Godfrey
Edward Ferry Road
Godfray
Shower for Miss Nancy Grove Held in Frederick
A February 14 miscellaneous shower for Miss Nancy Grove of Frederick was hosted by Mrs. William Null at 21 East Ninth Street. Guests included numerous listed ladies. many gifts and refreshments were noted. Washington reported the U S Court of Appeals refused to halt the scheduled execution in Germany of seven convicted Nazi war criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kern
Mary Engle
Fifth Street
Hennor
Nadene Titlow
Albert la Pratt
Camp Detrick
Charles Tithow
East Fifth Street
Attys
Elizabeth Engle
Harry Magan
Nellie Ned
Marion Carmack
Virginia Carmack
Frank Mouse
Ladys Kline
Ernest Clem
Clarence Mors
Paul Good
Nannie Humes
Dot Marry
Franklin Rhoads
May Smith
Mavie Wonprater
Mass
Ruth Houlf
Ioa Mow
Nancy Grove
Frederick
William Null
East Ninth Street
Edward Brachey
Marvin Rice
James Fraser
John Clem
John Null
Hilda Grove
Wilbur Sheffield
Charles Kline
Bertha Conley
Taff Brandenburg
William Eyler
Robert Hane
Ruth Mer Devitt
Warren Smith
Russell Oden
John Crampton
Hammond Miller
Earl Hoffman
Francis Wallace
Leo Tucker
Austin Powell
Edward Bowlus
Elwood Whitmore
Raymond Bowers
Bernard Price
Nalt
Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
Germany
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James D. M. Hardmann
Prescott, S. C
Elmer F. Munshower
Cetizen
Eider
North Market Street
Fredérick
George P. Buckey
Union Bridge
Carroll County
Orphans Court
Register of Wills’ Office
Buckey
Charles R. Horton
Mt. Airy
Route 4
Aders
Pablo Cla
Calvary Methodiat Church
Charles
Maio
Melvin T. Tabler
Daies Chambli
Millard
Grayson Stevens
Clyde Thomas
Charles Myers
Det
Thomas
Cyril Atem
David Lawrence
Attlee
Far East
Russia
U. N
Bay Scott
Lkely
Red Army
Europe
Canitol Hill
McKeldin
Boyle
Soper
Locks Field
San Antonio
Elgin Field
Fla
18Th Fiehter Bm
APO
San Francisco
Calif
INC
Francis Singer
Coraspolis
Robert Dannenfelsen
Kenneth P. Behrens
William Diets
George Perkins
George O. Grimm
R. F. McGuire
Godfrey
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