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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1954
Page
2
The Census Bureau reports 3,087,100 unemployed for Jan 3-9 under a new method using checks across 450 counties, 728,000 higher than the old 88-area yardstick. Secretary Weeks notes the change raises unemployment readings but reflects broader coverage and trust in newer data.
The Treasury proposes to replace 35 million taxpayers’ returns with prefilled statements. Data on income and dependents would be combined with employer wages to compute liability and issue a signed copy for the taxpayer to return. The goal is to ease tax payment and allow quick rebates if due. The Britannica notes recent bans on tongue cutting as a legal penalty in parts of Africa.
Fifty years ago items note Randle sale of 155 acre farm near Market to George W. Young of Fenga ville for 4710 dollars. A pedestrian on West Church Street was knocked down by debris from Birely's Palace of Music. Partial roof work and brick smokestack repairs are mentioned at Plate Ice and Storage.
Twenty years ago columns tie the Ler news with Feb 24 134 date fragment. A public city market valued at 20000 is noted, with a local attorney Daly Balin mentioned in connection to a New York pneumonia death. A portrait of United’s president, a smoker at United Hall, is referenced amid unclear context. The Grand Tuts ended six ships at ceremonies, and recommendations for investments appear amid mentions of legal matters and Monte Lun.
Washington observers note Senator George of Georgia suggests Russia won a major objective at the Berlin talks by securing a Red China seat at the Geneva conference, complicating Dulles efforts to claim U S advantage. House committee leaders debate Warren’s fate while Army anxiously explains Annie Lee Moss status. Tax revision strategy splits Democrats on exemptions versus dividend cuts.
An impressive indoctrination service was conducted by the Zonta club Monday evening February 22 in the Wedgwood room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. President Catherine Johnison presided and Mrs Alice Barker read the collect. New members were inducted at a candle lighting ceremony with the governor as honored guest Mrs Ruth Sheldon of Washington D C spoke on Zontas history and its 284 clubs worldwide as of February 1. The club will meet March 1 for its regular business session and board meeting before dinner. A birthday party for Mrs Bruce Eyler Sr was held at the Tull home in Rocky Ridge with family and friends present.
Washington dispatch discusses Kennan, heads National security adviser criticizes Washingtons morality crusade against government staff. He urges against finger pointing and calls for charity toward those with personal sex problems. Mention of 91 State Department sacked for morals issues to 1950 and 1954 coverage in U.S. News & World Report.
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell argues against immediate federal public works as a solution to unemployment. In a Lincoln Day speech, he says the economy is gradually rebalancing from wartime peaks, with employment rising since 1939 and only a brief, small uptick possible before stabilizing. He warns rapid public works would worsen the adjustment.
Britain plans a ground to ground guided atomic rocket as part of its annual defense budget. War Office memorandum notes development of radial instruments to detect radioactive after effects and training versions with troops. A decision nears on introducing an effective army offensive weapon.
Manila reports say Philippine troops tighten a siege around about 650 Huk rebels led by Casto Alejandrino north east of Mt Banahaw. The government aims to trap the force entrenched along the Laguna Quezon boundary despite uncertain surrender signals from the Magsaysay plan.
In Guyandotte section Huntington five people including two young children and a bedbound man were burned to death in a two story frame home. The victims were Elbie Adkins his wife and three children. Raymond Adkins escaped. Cause of the blaze is not disclosed.
Hood College French students will host Les Compagnons de Chasen nine Frenchmen and their pianist at the French House after Frederick Community Concerts. Mile Lanche leads the house with Joyce Parker of Cleveland as organizing president.
New Delhi reports a Mumbai editor apologized after publishing a mistaken item about 200,000 people swept down the Hooded Chenab Reserve in Kashmir. The error stemmed from British American railway terminology confusion sleeper meaning railroad crossties.
A large crowd of teenagers and parents is slated for a Saturday afternoon fashion show in the Hotel Frederick main dining room to benefit the Frederick Counts Heart Association. Special events chairwoman Mrs. Vernal C. Moore leads the campaign while teen and boys fashion displays feature models including Donald B. Rice Jr., Thomas Quill, and Thomas Schade. Local shops provide outfits and millinery, with narration by Hood College and musical background by Reuben Caplan, violinist, and David Hagan, cellist.
Horace G. Roberts, a New Hone Alabama construction worker, pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined $175 after state troopers testified he nearly struck an MSP ambulance carrying a patient to Frederick Memorial Hospital on U.S. 340. He showed up at Steiner's Hill intoxicated and with Ohio plates. A 60 day jail sentence was ordered in default of the fine, with collateral traffic fines noted for several other motorists.
Forest Grove Methodist Sunday School honored Bible class teacher Harry Kanade of Adamstown at a surprise party February 18 in the church basement. Green and yellow colors, many useful gifts, and a twenty year birthday cake were presented. Refreshments and group singing followed.
About six members from four circles attended a covered dish supper Monday at Earl Hargett’s home on Biggs avenue. Leonora Reed, who spent years in India on missionary work and now lives in Silver Spring, was the speaker.
Col Elmer F Munshower Maryland State Police superintendent addressed a large DeMolay gathering at the Masonic Temple on highway safety. He said 90 percent of accidents are caused by drivers, cited speed as the top killer, and stated radar cannot be jammed by fooling hubcaps or dragging chains.
Mr and Mrs William Louthan entertained the Doubs Methodist Susanna Wesley Class on February 17 with a buffet supper at their Doubs home, followed by a brief business meeting led by Mrs Walker Smith. The group announced an April 28 community sale and a March 10 baked chicken and ham supper at the remodeled church. Organist Mrs Reuben Caplan provided music, and Mrs Norman Best will host the March 17 gathering. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Reuben Caplan, Mr and Mrs Laurence Walter, Mr and Mrs George Hoffman, Mr and Mrs William Shreve, Mr and Mrs Monroe Thomas, Mr and Mrs Harold Carey, Mr and Mrs Horace Thomas, Mr and Mrs Richard Lemaster, Mr and Mrs William Louthan, Mrs Herbert Wilburs, Mrs Peter Noel, Mrs Edith Smith, Mrs Carl Davis, Mr Norman Best, Mrs Raymond Davis, and Mrs Allie Talbott.
A Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission seminar at the Francis Scott Key Hotel examined the June 1 opening of the smallmouth bass season in the Potomac and the need to protect spawning periods. Six automatic thermometers will monitor river temperatures, with three set in Frederick County reaches as experts stress conserving conditions for ongoing strong fishing.
London crowds welcomed Billy Graham with a hymn singing mob scene at Waterloo station. A Waterloo official compared it to a previous arrival by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Clergymen acted as bodyguards as Graham and his wife traveled from Southampton by boat train. He plans to open a revival campaign in London Monday.
City police lodged a charge of disorderly conduct against George A. Auday of Taney Apartments, held on $50.80 collateral. Sergt Shook and Officer N Dorsey made the arrest. Reckless driving charges were lodged against Alvin L. Mohler and Frederick Route L and T Allen Meakle in Everett Pennsylvania, by Officer N Dorsey who summoned the motorists to hearings.
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