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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
3
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The House Veterans Committee approved a bill to provide 450 million dollars from new and available funds for direct Government loans to veterans building new homes outside large cities. Introduced by Qlin E Teague, the plan would require a 2 percent non refundable fee and three month loan commitments plus construction advances to builders, aiming to shift rural housing from existing old homes toward new construction.
Illinois California and New York lead a nationwide push for record state budgets due to growth demands. California eyes cigarette and beer tax gains for school aid while New Hampshire mulls a five dollar head tax. Governors and lawmakers seek new income via income and sales taxes to meet rising costs, including teacher pay.
Nicholas Yinger argues residents misjudge local water potential and warns against tapping the Potomac River. He urges investing in Tuscarora and Fishing Creek systems, upgrading pipes and vents to protect bills and avoid costly new sources for generations.
Rory Calhoun faces Charley Cotton in a televised middleweight bout on ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Calhoun, 32 favorite, edged Cotton in New York last summer. Both fighters earn 20 percent of the gate plus $4,000 each from TV rights. Gene Fullmer was originally slated to fight Cotton but withdrew after an eye cut in February.
The Artz Library hosts a shell exhibit featuring specimens collected last fall by Mrs. Nicodemus from Sanibel and Captiva. The display includes over fifty varieties from butterfly-like to sand dollars, angelwings, conchs, and cat’s eyes. The exhibit runs through March 12, with driftwood and seashell pieces shown in the Young People’s Corner by Mrs Edward Bentz.
The Educational and Vocational Guidance Committee hosts Hood College students for a multi day Career Conference. Miss Alice Gore King, executive director of the Alumnae Advisory Center in New York, will deliver the keynote on Thursday February 28 at 7 30 p m in Brodbeck Hall. The event includes department sub conferences and talks by alumnae and faculty as sessions continue Friday until 6 pm.
Fifty years ago in February 1907, a Washington dispatch argues that delays and filibuster tactics by Senate Democrats threaten the Eisenhower doctrine and U.S. peace. It notes Lyndon Johnson warns the Senate is "on trial" over debate limits while House Speaker Rayburn steers passage. The piece contrasts Republican support with Democratic obstruction in foreign policy.
Senator J Marshall Butler argues the United Nations is waning as a protector of freedom due to Soviet ambitions and Arab Israeli conflict. He cites UN Security Council actions on Suez and armistice boundaries, noting Soviet and Hungarian abuses and questioning UN effectiveness.
State Roads Commission officials say repairing Frederick county roads is like pouring money into mud holes due to ceaseless rains. About 228 masons attended Lynch Lodge 163 35th annual Washington’s Birthday at Masonic Temple with Judge Alien Cleaveland as speaker. Valley Grange held open house with 65 members and guests including Maryland State Grange leaders. Edward Holter spoke on Grange value and future bills.
W Babson outlines how total taxes will exceed $100,000 for 176 million people and notes state and local taxes vary widely. He argues schools are funded by cities and counties but states push costs upward toward the federal level, while teachers’ salaries are primarily funded locally.
The Maryland senator requests citizen input via a questionnaire on Eisenhower’s foreign policy and education funding. He discusses school costs, building trends, curriculum shifts, and the impact of parking needs and taxes on local communities, urging practical, tougher graduates over lavish facilities.
Hood College prepares for the March 15 16 production of Gigi adapted by Anita Loos from Colette. Barbara Olsh 60 of Westminster stars as Gigi with Malcolm Rose and Samuel Athlen II from Frederick Community Players in male leads. Cast includes Betsy Hall Marcia Theriault Peggy Harris and Gail O Dell. Tickets on sale at the college and the door each evening.
Trudy Justison, a teacher of retarded children in Montgomery County, will address the Carroll County Association for Retarded Children at its March 5 meeting in Westminster. She is a graduate nurse and has researched clinical teasing at the National Institute of Health, using case histories to show how parents and the community can aid the development of the child.
Dorothy DeGrange and Levetta Thomas organized a benefit dance for Nellie Nichols at Frederick County Chronic Hospital. Volunteers from the Frederick office and Maryland offices coordinated donations, meals, and a TV set request, with the Eagles Lodge and Tele-Tone staff contributing. The event aimed to raise funds for Nellie while involving hospital staff and community groups in a joint effort.
Charles E. Kline of Walkersville found guilty of failing to drive to the right of center after a one car crash on U S 15 near Harmony Grove. A $10 fine and costs were suspended. Mrs Mildred Mercer of Linthicum Heights found not guilty of passing when way ahead was not clear. Collateral forfeited by James Edward Johnson. Charles H Cobrentz of Silver Spring cited for failing to stop at a stop sign with $3 and costs suspended.
Newark report says Gavilan, irate over a prior decision, faced Vince Martinez in a tense ten round welterweight bout. Martinez, a 27 year old from Paterson, edged ex-champion Gavilan by a 62- rounds verdict as referee Joe Harrison officiated under New Jersey rules. 12 of 18 ringside writers had Martinez winning.
The United Fire Company of Frederick held a special meeting to weigh buying two new pumpers to replace their nearly 20-year-old Ahrens Fox engine. The plan adds a motorized four-piece unit and shifts the Ahrens Fox to a secondary role. Alton Bennett, president, will seek city approval from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Details await official authorization.
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