What Price Reclamation in National Policy
Raymond Murey argues against a $2 billion reclamation push, saying it wastes money amid rising crop productivity. USDA projects suggest further gains, while humid southeast lands could expand without Treasury funding. The piece questions urgency and cites tech progress and flood of reform proposals.
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Raymond Murey
Congress
Evans
Department of Agriculture
Moley
USDA
U. S. Treasury
Unusual complaint over McKeldin magistrate substitute
A Somerset County delegate criticized Gov. McKeldin for appointing Ben Whitelock of Ewell as substitute magistrate for Smith Island. He argued a substitute should be available immediately when the regular magistrate is absent and noted the logistical challenge of Smith Island’s remote location to bring the substitute to court.
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Annapolis
McKeldin
Somerset County
Ben Whitelock
Ewell
Smith Island
Chesapeake Bay
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago entries note Frederick County Farmers Exchange purchasing Elliott elevator property for about 35000 from Mr and Mrs George E Nel t. other items include Mr G W Tyson buying H M Cramer Co flour and grain business. families moving houses on Second Street. a wedding at Elbe district. and charity donations in Moaveland.
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the News
James W. Gambrill JH
Frederick County Farmers Exchange
George E Nelt
Carrall Street
Farmers Exchange
Old Page Foundry
Norfolk
G. Waring Tyson
HM. Cramer and Co
Joan DP Tendrickson
West Second Street
Hendrickson
Wr, T. Delaplaine and Sons
Hendrick
Twenty Years Ago Columns On Joe News in 1975
Twenty years ago in 1975 readers saw columns on Joe News with fragments about a gun case, insurance bearings, and civic issues. A chimney fire at Mr and Mrs Clifford McYinger’s Upper College Terrace home was extinguished by Citizens Track Company members and caused limited damage.
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Tiems Trois Ir
Joe News
Beb
Maher Enn
Clifford MocYinger
Upper College Terrace
Citizens Track
Cn Pany
Suent
Actor Denies South Stinks Remarks—Suits for Defamation
Los Angeles actor Paul Douglas denies claiming the South stinks and files a million-dollar defamation suit against Paul Gregory and Gregory Associates. He alleges the remarks prompted the cancellation of a seven-week Southern tour of The Carne Mittin Court Martial, after a Greensboro Daily News interview attributed the quote to him.
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Los Angeles
Paul Douglas
Greensboro Inc. Daily News
Gregory
Douglas
Charleston
W.va
Daily News
Gregor
New York
Two Here Win In Homemakers Contest
Patricia Ann Lescalleet and Shirley Beard, both senior year students at Frederick High School and Lincoln School, won the Betty Cracker Homemakers of Tomorrow contest for home economics students in senior high schools. Lescalleet will receive a pin at a school assembly. Beard will receive hers at the Brotherhood Week assembly at Lincoln School. A play by the Conference of Christian and Jews will be staged at the event. Lescalleet, 17, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas M. Lescalleet. Beard, also 17, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Beard of Brunswick. The two winners’ exam papers will be entered in state competition for a state winner who advances to the national title of All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow, with prizes including scholarships and trips. the national winner receives a $4,400 scholarship.
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Patricia Ann. Lescalleet
Frederick High School
Shirley Beard
Lincoln School
Betty Cracker
Lescalleet
Beard Wal
Brotherhood Assembly
Conference of Christian and Jews
Thomas MM Lescafleet
Cily Miss Lescafleet
Beard
Henry Beard
Brunswick
Naional
Sick Mr Zeigler Moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital
An article describes Mr Harry Zeigler of Walkersville moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital at midnight in G C Barlow ambulance. Mrs Clarence Busyard of College Place entered Frederick Memorial Hospital last Thursday for observation and treatment.
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Harry Zeigler
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
G. C Barlow
Clarence Busyard
College Place
Robert Vieties Moererr
East Eighth Street
Frodenek Memorial Hospital
Mire Vervhl Shankle
Votter Avenue
Wrecking crew plans $20 tax bribe to voters
David Lawrence warns the Eisenhower era faces a partisan wrecking effort as Democrats push a $20 per person tax cut and broad tax relief. The plan risks billion-dollar revenue losses, possible inflation, and an eroding dollar if enacted, with veto be favored to protect budget balance.
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David Lawrence
Wasitingpon
Cantres
Eisenhower
Treasury
Congress
Capitol Hill
America
Textul News T0
Kremlin
Senate
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Senate Finance Committee
Steges
Hwoit
Adams County ad features child proofing and furniture finishes
An early advertisement describes protective child safety features for furniture, mentioning hardboard panels and decorative leather finishes. Notes a mature dark brown Spanish-pram leather look and the option to paint or two tone the surfaces to suit decor.
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Lews
Fewer Unemployment Benefit Claims Reported in Baltimore
The Maryland Employment Security Department reported 5200 new unemployment benefit applications last week, the lowest weekly total since mid October. Earlier weeks ranged as high as 5559 in January 1955, with 3945 new claims in February of the previous year. The department noted a continued downward trend and a large portion of long-term job losers eligible for extended benefits, while total benefit checks issued last week rose to about 23,423, reflecting the lag between new claims and payments.
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Baltimore
State Department of Employment Security
Tougas
Ead
New Cass Medard
Aac
Thinking Day ceremonies honor Girl Scouts and Brownies
Over 300 attendees marked Thinking Day with Elm Street School and Park Way events. Leaders and many Scouts from multiple troops participated in color ceremonies, messages from Lady Baden Powell, and a World Friendship Fund tribute.
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Girl Scouts
Senine Scuhts
Elm Street
Brownies
Park
Scouts
Robert Bude Powell
Girl Guides
Elm Tree
Echool
Uvet
Beverdy Hal
Barbara Bra
Jane Raver
Broay
Maryland Vasan
Visr Bell
Frou Gse Alaluta
Browmes
Dudashiy
Charlene Brows
Paws Basler
Elizabeth Yor Chistine Sehmitt
Susan Fawley
Frances Seatta
Alex Patterson
Myseta Sanner
Marte Nelivuile
Ludien Kareell
Mae Young
Jo Ann Stansfield
Patty Lou Cling
Shankle Berry Low Davis
Sandra van Fossen
Judy Rudy
Berniiee Werman
Linda Lochner
Judy Hletsher
Lorraine Cote
Jo Ann Eiitner
Linda Rudy
Billie Lewis
Trisha Matty
Janet Heifer Fars
Jené Davis
Betts Palmer
Ann Carma
Jeanne Rabdstein
Edith Whisner
Nancy Null
Ann Frazer
Miriam Hursey
Iva Jean Dorsey
Brenda Hall
Geraldine Garner
Patricia Fawley
Salh Boone
Cynthia Davis
Mary Louise Chesley
Dorothy Ettler
Rosalind Napker
Dana Wachter
Edward D. Storm
Personal notices and community updates from Walkersville area
Aly and Mrs Norman Crum of Walkersville and others hosted visitors from Florida and Michigan. Mr and Mrs Walter Dudrow and family returned from Tampa after a Florida visit with son and daughter in law. A birth is announced February 14, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Nunard Boone. East Thistive area notes births and naval service arrivals. Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce reports on highway improvements and regional economic plans.
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Alzie P. Greee
Tanestown
Osea. Putman
Lewis Fawn Pafter
Florida
Walter Dudrow
Walkersville
Nave
Waler Dudrow, Jr
Pamela Kat
Tampa
Fla
Boone
Rice Gayle
Walter
Red Merdeval Center
Danziter
Euler San
Egier East Sith Street
Iis
von Gas
Roussait la Trouse
Saturnhis
Elm Street
Tein
Nea Bradages
Hammer use and safety tips for DIY projects
A practical guide on hammer handling stresses safe grips, proper head alignment, wedge use, nail starting, and strike technique. It advises choosing a 13 ounce all around hammer, avoiding loose handles, and using nail sets for finish work while noting related cautions about splitting wood and maintaining perpendicular swings. Also mentions Marine officers graduating from a course at Camp Pendleton and a Baltimore traffic case from the city gate docket.
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Fix
NATO
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Great Southern Ptg. & Mfg. CO
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Frederick, Md
Bureau of Circulations
Frederick
Elbe
Gereman Hiftossr
Wintel
de Peter Wines
San-Mar
Calvary Methodist Church
the Palmer
Hatehar
Bft
Rd Cesood
Faye
Tomys Cole
Emis
Bale
Make
Rocks Springs
Fiteow
Washington
Reformed Church
Jefferson
Winters
Bartlett
Raymond Molesworth
Mass Emmis Kas Paehott
Yover
Wolliam Bartlett
Miss Nanes
Gudesuiad
Vive
Carlus Gertiun
Biidesmiend
Uacn
Archer Futeh
Don Piver
Ralph Mo Sharpe
W. de Witt Dickey
Calvin Leatherwood
Etlis Leatherwood
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Washington, D.C
Hasterstown
Ile
Oakland A
Westminster
Basta
Ada
Thinking Day
Aly
Norman Crum
Mis
Mildred N. Fist
Frederten
Naomi J. Fiohy
Winnie Eh
Spiavrs
Martins Berg
RIVE
Joo H
Camp Pendleton
Quantico
Chrge
William Gray
N. Dorsey
Howe
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