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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1959
Page
2
The letter argues for inner peace through faith and Jesus last will and testament, urging readers to seek peace during Lent. The piece by Nicholas Yinger also notes a February 18, 1959 date and ends with a brief market report from Western Maryland Stock Yards, listing cattle, calves, lambs, hogs, and prices.
A report on 1958 profits shows two thirds of major American corporations down, with many reversing declines late in the year. First quarter 1959 looks promising but profits lag 1957 levels. total 1958 profits are projected near 36 billion dollars, with cash dividends about 12 billion. Industries facing steep drops include rail equipment autos mining and steel, while airlines and tobacco show gains.
The News carries pictures of Motter Schroeder Lephert Chapline at a City Opera House benefit for the baseball association. Judge Motter in Circuit Court orders pistol and razor carriers broken up and warns of House of Correction for violators. Deaf basketball sees Male High School beat Maryland Bennet 22 to 12 at the YMCA.
Two term Democratic Governor George Docking presents a lean Kansas budget to the Republican Legislature, calling for $6 million less spending and a sales tax cut from 24 percent to 2 percent. He frames the plan as a grass roots effort to curb inflation and echoes past economy periods in state history.
A 1960 briefing explains auto liability and property damage coverage requirements in Maryland. It warns that without proper insurance you must repay the claim and judgment fund and may lose driving rights until funds are restored, with tag costs rising and a levy funding the fund.
February meeting led by Master George Stone voted $100 to the National Grange Home Library fund. Youth urged to enter the National Safety Essay Contest. March 5 program by Harold Free on coping with present-day problems using slides. County Court term opened with Judge Edward S Delaplaine presiding. George C Rhoderick Jr. named foreman. Braddock Heights incident injures state official. a Magerstown girl jailed after a crash near Ridgeville.
Karen Goning of Mulberry Indiana won the 27th annual National Cherry Pie Baking contest. The Dayton High School junior and 4 H Club member said she used a time tested recipe with lard for a tender crust and tapioca filling.
SAN ANTONIO AP Mr and Mrs W E Crafton celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Thursday and report they have never had an argument He is 93 and retired railroad man She is 89 The couple shared that they both are the boss but kept the peace and joked about the lack of quarrels as they marked the milestone with quiet happiness.
A reporter visits the Chil Yin commune in Henan province detailing a system called the "great leap forward" with 16 guarantees. Workers receive burial reform options, free education, maternity benefits, free medical care, housing, food, utilities and other social supports as they join daily classes and listen to radio edicts. The piece notes intense agricultural experimentation, three to six feet deep ploughing, bomb-assisted soil disruption, and ongoing political self-criticism as aims to boost production.
Herbert Brownell Jr. of New York, former US Attorney General, born in Peru Nebraska 55 years ago. Paul Rhoads and Ken Hindman plan a two week Florida fishing tour. Mrs. Edythe Happel visits Clearwater Beach. Dr. Rene J. Dubose of Roche Condolences extended to fellow Foundation for Medical Research. Frances Britt fare well at the Park Club. About 40 attend a farewell for John K. Wisner. Helen Jeffrier out due to illness. George Smith Jr. Arthur C. Deck return from Salt Lake trip. William Marrsy Jr. and Marvin Bates honor guests as the golden wedding anniversary near Geneva. Dr Wort McClure of Washington DC leads news and public affairs for American Broadcasting born in South Africa. Today in History ranges mail law to WWII events. Today's anniversaries include Grimke sisters, sculptor William Rimmer, Henry Durant, Joseph Jefferson, Edward Harriman.
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