28 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1958
Page
1
A 1957 analysis shows Americans donated about 65 billion dollars to charities, placing philanthropy fourth after manufacturing and trade. Government plus private groups drive funds to religious, educational, welfare, and health causes, with most private money now funding research and social services rather than cash aid.
A letter from Mrs. Lawrence A. Welsch of Frederick dated February 26 1956 urges ending political influence in county school boards and instituting educational independence and financial autonomy. She argues for reforms to secure a system free from partisan manipulation for future generations.
A reader cites a 1914 16 Maryland study on public education showing political influence taints county boards. The letter argues governors and Senate approval shape appointments, yet Frederick County remains partisan with four Republicans and two Democrats. It notes county commissioners control finances, reinforcing political power over schools.
Twenty years ago items from The News Columns report Columbia Lodge hosted Ye Ole Columbia Minstrels with more than 200 attendees including Aeasons wives and guests. The item also notes cripp led children's camps on Catoctin Mountain nearing 95 percent completion and a county plan to retard the Japanese beetle with six isolated infestations listed. Local youths Paul Hammond, Bernard Davis Jr, and Dick Bowers intervened when a man stole a ladies pocketbook, recovering it and tracking the thief before he fled.
New York report notes three Viennese physicians claim discovery of a jaundice virus. They expect a cure for jaundice and related liver diseases. Austrian government said experiments on medicines against the virus will be tried. Doctors from Vienna's 2nd Medical Clinic are Dr Karl Fell inger Dr A Braunsteiner and Dr F Pakesch. The virus, seen with an electro microscope, is linked to the infectious serum hepatitis virus.
Ditty Years Ago Columns recounts the following in this city: promotions in Company A with ranks from first sergeant to lance corporal and private W. Sic Daniel. The Orioles Juniors name players for the coming season with Joseph Ford as manager. Obituary notes Dr Edward E Holbruner, former Daily Times foreman, dies in Washington hospital. Enock the man fish performs feats at YWCA pool. The firm of Baughman dissolves, business to C H Baughman and Son.
In Washington on February 28, a bipartisan group urged passage of foreign aid and extension of reciprocal trade agreements. The effort aimed at world peace but faced real political obstacles as proponents spoke mainly to themselves, underestimating practical politics.
An editorial voice urges restraint and thoughtful conduct in public life, urging patience in deriding others, and praising restraint amid political debates on aid abroad and trade. It notes gratitude toward Frederick Memorial Hospital, calls civic participation through voter registration, and lauds local leaders James Roughan and Dan Weinberg. It closes with community notices, events, birthdays, and a humor anecdote about George Washington helping soldiers.
Fort Detrick Office for Information and Public Affairs reports Colonel Leslie S. Moore was honored with a Certificate and Award of Merit presented by Mayor John A. Derr at a farewell dinner in Fishing Creek Park lodge. Attendees included Frederick City officials and Fort Detrick officers. Moore departs for Texas in March to join the Eighth Corps Reserve in Austin and retires in 1959. A Homemakers Club meeting at 302 Narva avenue features a discussion on arranging accessories and a White Elephant gift exchange.
Military and civilian staff updates include private first lieutenants joining Teletype in Chicago, campus lectures on advanced procedures, and a Rock Island Arsenal course. Reports cover hospital recoveries, wedding and birth notices, bridge winners, new arrivals, and personnel moves. Also noted are a Khrushchev era context piece and local court actions.
The piece argues tariff walls hurt textile workers, linking tariff policy to foreign aid and reciprocal trade. It notes public opinion efforts in Washington, the risk of unemployment back home, and the need to balance industry protection with global commerce amid a lingering recession.
The Central Committee edges toward ending machine tractor stations and selling machinery direct to collective farms raising questions about Soviet policy. Opponents warn against betraying collective farm superiority while hints of new production incentives surface and a potential move to expand private farming.
Among The Sick Mr Charles L Warner of 310 South Jefferson street was re admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Mr Charles E Walker of 8 East Second street was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital last week in United ambulance and is improving. Mrs Harry Smith of East Fourth street is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital treated for virus pneumonia. Mr R L Kelly of this city is reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he is a surgical patient.
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