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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1952
Page
4
Benjamin F. Fairless of U S Steel warns that higher taxes on corporations would raise wages without price offsets, cutting profits and investment. He argues this could shrink profits to near zero, threaten growth, and push government to take over plants, a path toward socialism.
London reports plans to crown Queen Elizabeth in late August or early September to attract a new wave of tourism funds. The Daily Express says the Queen will decide within eight weeks. If chosen in 1952, she would be the first monarch in two centuries to speed coronation the same year she ascends the throne.
Fifty years ago a Miss Katie Lutz of Middle town valley narrowly escaped drowning crossing a footlog over Little Catoc tin creek as floodwaters rose from melting snow. Lawnon Biser, William Sigler, and Samuel Crone pulled her from the water after two failed rescues, reviving her at Biser's home.
Local history items recap a 1932 page: city buys 147.4 acres near Linganore creek for a filtration plant site from Charis W. Zimmerman for 37,000 dollars. a vandal blamed for setting a miniature golf caddy house fire near Middletown. landowners Glenn B. Nikirk and Edward J. Fulmer tied to city property. zoning ordinance upheld against a tourist sign case, with Magistrate Bennet fining the owner 23 dollars and costs. a woodland fire burned about 10 acres near the Philip’s Dallgate area, with a school noted in the aftermath.
Boyle dissects the modern junior executive figure calling him a legend and likely a myth. He contends the role is unclear, with people denying they are one while ads and products push the image. He predicts a future real life junior executive who fails by chasing the rosy fantasy.
The 1952 Democratic race tightens as Estes Kefauver of Tennessee and Robert Kerr of Oklahoma emerge as front runners with Truman not running. Adlai Stevenson and Alben Barkley remain influential as Nebraska’s April 1 primary looms. Kefauver pushes budget reform while Taft targets foreign policy, pledging State Department reform under a GOP win.
Several Frederick area students appear on Mary Washington College dean’s list after the first semester, requiring a B average for eligibility. Named include Anita Cooley, Olivet Boulevard, Anne Funk Brunswick, Patricia Seitz New Market, and Helen Hodges Frederick Route 1.
A Washington column answers reader questions on draft placement and service status. Topics include how soldiers are assigned, citizenship and registration for aliens, Veterans Administration dental care, burial in national cemeteries, and timing of classification for 18 year olds.
In Washington on February 23, Senator Taft questioned the Joint Chiefs of Staffs judgment and the defense budget. Discussion centered on whether the chiefs failed to push for a larger Korea era force and how presidential budget directives influence military planning. The exchange touched on Knowland and Maybank remarks and the need for clear military counsel to Congress.
Norma C Baltzell 64 of Thurmont was found on the kitchen floor yesterday evening. County medical examiner cites natural causes with a heart condition. Surviving: daughters Betty and June Baltzell at home, son M/Sgt Edward M Baltzell stationed at Mitchell Field NY, brother Carl Shipley, sisters Mrs Charles Schneider and Mrs Hugh Beatty. Funeral at Thurmont funeral home Monday afternoon. Rev Charles H Corbett officiating. interment United Brethren cemetery. M L Creager and Son, funeral directors.
Lewis Baker Ward of Sterling Illinois died Wednesday. He was the son of the late Elija and Fannie Baker and formerly lived in Hagerstown. Survived by wife Bertha two sons Dwight and Floyd brothers Harry Walter Clarence of Hagerstown Joseph of Sterling Russell Emmitsburg sisters Mary Lingg Emmitsburg Grace Smith Leoda Travinger all of Hagerstown and three grandchildren. Funeral announcements later.
Funeral services for Philip W. Adams, who died Wednesday at Westminster, were held Friday at 2 p.m. in Winfield with Rev. Elbert Perkins presiding. Pallbearers named. Burial in Taylorsville cemetery. Also, services for Mrs. May Sewell, widow of Walter G. Sewell, were conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Middletown with Rev. E. E. Williams officiating. Choir from Asbury Methodist sang. Burial in Reformed cemetery. Cemeteries and funeral directors named Gigdhill and Co.
Among the sick Susan Jaceley is confined at 304 Park Avenue with the measles. Mrs. Harry R. Sanders, from East Patrick Street, returned from Frederick Memorial Hospital in good condition but homebound for several days. Mr. John Tracey of Point of Rocks, formerly of this city, is back home after surgery at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg. Under suspicion Camp Pendleton report describes five Mexican nationals escaping border detection and being held for immigration authorities after being quizzed by Marines and corpsmen.
Doctor describes lead poisoning from paint, its absorption routes, and key symptoms such as abdominal pain vomiting anemia and a blue gum line. Emphasizes industrial safeguards reduce risk, and urges prevention through hygiene and careful handling for workers exposed to absorbable lead forms.
In New York on February 23 the market moved higher with E. R. Squibb leading the day, gaining 3 percent to 3044 after an opening block of 10,000 shares. Overall, gains were modest and scattered among a few issues rather than entire groups.
The siege of grippe and influenza cuts Cumberland school attendance further with 30 percent of city’s schoolchildren out of class yesterday.
In Baltimore on February 23 an electric-supply company safe was breached by burglars using an acetylene torch and money was stolen, marking the third torch burglary in three days in the city.
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