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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1953
Page
4
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A Brookings Institution five year survey covering 1929 to 1948 finds big business not inherently bad and shows profits of the 100 largest corporations shrinking as a share of national income from 1929 to 1948. Medium and small firms gained share and profits, challenging fears of increasing concentration.
The piece notes a strong 1952 economy with record wages and retail sales, seven months of rising output, and a 61.3 million monthly job average. It also warns of tax burdens, high defense spending, and public unease despite overall prosperity and postwar industry gains.
The article compares the 1979 influenza outbreak with the 1919 pandemic noting rapid deaths, emergency hospitals, and partly trained nurses. It credits modern medical advances for lower mortality and asks whether the 1979 malady is milder than 1919. It notes a new medicine not available in 1919.
Two U S soldiers wearing new armored shorts were shell fragment casualties, the first combat test of the armor designed to protect the lower torso like vests. The men were evacuated with other wounds. one fragment penetrated 12 layers of nylon squares.
A southbound tractor trailer carrying chemicals rolled off South Mountain onto Route 40 early Friday, destroying the 1951 Mack tractor and causing about 15 000 dollars in damage. Owner-operator Robert Ralph Sergent of South Carolina blamed faulty brakes after parking at a scenic overlook to rest. the vehicle rolled 200 yards, breached a stone fence, and caught fire, with Myersville firefighters responding. Insurance partially covered the damage.
Cambridge obituary reports Carl L Veach 70 banker and seafood packer died in hospital after an attack at his home. He led Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cambridge since a successor’s death about a month earlier and headed J M Clayton Company seafood packing. Survivors include wife sister and two brothers. Funeral Sunday at Grace Methodist Church.
Mrs Mildred Fuller of Long Beach Long Island is featured as a head nurse at Long Beach Memorial Hospital after a rapid three month rise from surgical nurse to first floor head nurse. Her career included studying at Frederick Memorial Hospital training as a stewardess with American Airlines and a 1948 marriage to Capt Ken Fuller. The article notes her travels to Chicago Buenos Aires Israel and Florida before settling in New York.
Parkway School Parent-Teacher Association voted against removing bingo from fund raising methods, 71 against to 41 for in a second motion after a prior tie. State official Mrs. Gladys Hopkins presented a film on school activities, with discussion following. President Robert E. Clapp Jr. presided as routine business was transacted.
Frederick and surrounding towns report many local happenings. Mr. and Mrs. Gladhill and others vacationed in Florida. Mary Washington College honors 292 students including Miss Jean Lippy. Hood College girls travel to Annapolis for a Naval Academy tea dance. Western Maryland Glee Club performs at Hood College with soloists and pianists. Various clubs host meetings, anniversaries, and civic activities. News covers weddings, birthdays, moveins, and military assignments across Middletown Frederick and nearby areas.
Urbana notes Mrs. Julian Chisolm presiding at an urban a club session discussed pruning techniques with program committee members. Flower arrangements by Mrs. Chisolm and Mrs. Mendhe showcased designs. Plans for a Capitol Garden Flower Show trip in March. March meeting postponed to March 26 due to Williamsburg show attendance. William Lee celebrated his ninth birthday. Local residents and staff attended events in Washington and Florida trips. Camp Detrick Women’s Club celebrated George Washington birthday motif with patriotic decor. Six new members joined. Next meetings set for March 19 and March 5 bridge session.
John E. Smith a 34 year old resident of North Market street was arrested on an embezzlement charge involving 1040 from Crystal Laundry. A warrant by Austin C. Thomas led to his capture by city police two am after a tip placed him at a local address. The case alleges Smith as laundry agent failed to remit cash from varied collections, jailed on 3000 bond pending action. Fire department elects Dr Forte H Sandison president at annual meeting with officers named including Charles Fox chief emeritus and William Mainhart chief.
Nine school children missing since yesterday in northern Colorado were found safe and unharmed at a farm house twelve miles northwest of Sterling. The bus driver and children spent the night at the farm as severe weather hampered search efforts, with one snowplow buried in snow. A separate local note describes the Doubs Susanna Wesley Class meeting on February 18 at Mrs. Wilbert Ott Doubs’s home with event plans for a spring supper.
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for several properties. John M. Hichelberger and spouse sold to Gerald B. Shorb a property on the east side of the Thurmont Frederick road in Thurmont district for about 4500 dollars. James F. Stine trustee sold a Wolfsville property to Milton A Pryor and spouse for 3050 dollars. Richard F. Kline sold to Abraham Solar a property on Kline Boulevard in Westbrook development for about 2000 dollars.
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