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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
9
A critical editorial argues government waste and borrowing caused inflation and strain, noting peak prosperity followed by unbalanced budgets. It contends full controls are necessary to curb inflation as defense spending rises while national income surpasses 250 billion dollars annually.
Senator Taft praised women reporters at a dinner for women members of Congress, noting he once thought they asked dumb questions but now respects their direct technique. He joked about verifying a columnist’s account by asking if the story was accurate and whether the “teeth” mentioned were real.
A short filler item notes the village of Frederick Maryland is labeled as a village rather than a town. Webster's consults suggest defining village as an aggregation of houses in the country with a smaller population.
Census 1901 figures show Frederick County population 10 754 including the city. other towns listed Bruns wick 271, Burkittsville 228, Brunswick 271, Middletown 661, Mt Airy 332, Thurmont 666, Walkersville 359. John McBride of Montevue Hospital quarry gang killed by dynamite accident on Frank Lakin farm. Prof J J owner of Swick Seminary buys two lots on First Street and Avenue, plans a seminary building. Court of Claims awards Norman B Harding estate 1960 damages for rent of the United States Hotel used as a Civil War hospital. award 1 960.
William M. Storm, state's attorney, retires after 960 cases with 63 percent conversions. Walter E. Linn succeeds him. Triplets born December 30 at the hospital near, shaping up as New Year babies. John B. Funk defeated by two votes for the House of Delegates. D Charles Flock abandons contest. Snowy January ushers in near spring with temperatures around 55 degrees.
HAL BOYLE recalls a dramatic night near Seoul when he sheltered Shinn Chung Sook known as Snooky a three year old Korean girl of remarkable charm. The party rode a Fifth Air Force plane to safety ahead of Chinese Reds with reporters and soldiers astonished by the child. Snooky later slept wrapped in a blanket as her rescue party guarded her through the cold winter night.
Magistrate Alien Y Bennett ordered Josunah N Monath of Bethichens Pa to post 500 bond to assure future payments to his divorced wife Elizabeth V Monath of Taney Apartments. Monath was brought to Frederick by deputies and released after posting 51 from his employer as security. In a related incident on Route 4 near Ridgeville December 22 two defendants in an accident case were found not guilty of reckless driving Benjamin Warshowsky and Howard Francis Langton were the drivers. John Joseph Schill of 144 B O avenue was found guilty of reckless driving for failing to yield to an ambulance He was fined 5 and costs. Ruhland Cliffard Boyer’s drunken driving case was postponed until January and he posted 1000 bond.
Frederick Chamber of Commerce elects three new directors and re-elects three others. Edward C. Hartmann named president as the new board takes office. Newly elected directors represent financial retail and agricultural divisions. First regular meeting scheduled for next Monday.
President Truman backed by Secretary Acheson aims to obtain clarification from Moscow on a proposed Big Four peace conference. Britain and France plan to send another note in days, while Western powers push defense plans in Europe and Eisenhower prepares for Europe. Officials stress no door is closed to negotiations if Russia offers real easing of world tension.
Osage county deputies and volunteers search for the Mosser family of Atwood Illinois missing since late December after a blond bullet riddled car was found near Tulsa. Carl Mosser 45 his wife 29 and children Ronald 7 Gary 3 are believed dead. Relatives say they were en route to Albuquerque to visit a twin brother Army Lieutenant Chris.
In a critical view from Washington the U N is faulted for allowing war to extend beyond Korea and for failing to curb aid to North Korea and Red China. China’s and Russia’s roles are cited, along with Britain’s relations with Red China, and calls are made to mount stronger action including bombing Manchuria bases. The piece argues the U N must enforce peace and that moral force should supplement military action.
Baltimore story of 13 year old Parser Finch held on $5,000 bond for four assault robberies and one heist. Judge Moylan moved case from Juvenile Court to Criminal Court deeming him too dangerous for juvenile custody. police say victims injured with iron pipes and hammers. case to determine possible prison sentence if convicted.
A cold wave moved into the north central states with a mix of snow and freezing rain. The eastern half of the country saw wet spots while the south and east stayed milder. Subzero in prospect for the Midwest, while New York reached 50 and Washington 62 in a springlike pattern.
Mild January weather is set to cool only slightly over the next two days with no return of winter temperatures. After a 55 degree high yesterday and 53 this morning, temps should drop to a low of 35 to 38 overnight. Fair conditions Friday give way to a chillier night as showers last night brought the first precipitation of the year. The article also notes that minimum readings in parts of Ohio ran below freezing and mentions the Smithsonian Institution's founding by James Smithson.
Emmitsburg residents shared gifts and meals with families visiting from Gettysburg and Seattle. The Elias Evangelical Lutheran church held candle lighting with sermon and carols led by Rev. Philip Bower. Local celebrations included a Christmas lunch served by Boy Scouts, a Homemakers party, and a candy and orange distribution by VFW and American Legion. Burial services for a one day old child were held in Fairfield.
Roger W. Babson argues small stockholders should band with locally connected banks and seek aid from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange to recover losses and protect investments. He urges strict written records of trades, caution with stock salesmen, and diversification. He also calls for protest against double taxation and promotes thrift for small investors.
A massive early morning fire in Evansville Indiana destroyed eight downtown buildings and damaged others. Damage was estimated over 10 million dollars. Three firefighters were slightly burned as teams from several cities fought the blaze for four hours. The Economy dry goods store was the origin, with flames spreading to a drug store, the Evansville Federal Savings and Loan, a shoe store, and a women’s clothing shop before crossing Main Street and gutting Hoffman's department store.
Mr and Mrs Russell L Creager of New Midway announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Alina Creager to Thomas Sands son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sands of Baltimore. The wedding is planned for a future date.
David M. Shinnick returns to Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi after holidays with his mother Mrs Bessie M Shinnick East Church street. Dr Henry V Chase and wife announce birth of Henry Vincent Jr in Norton’s Infirmary Louisville Ky. Mrs Chase formerly Miss Anna Margaret Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur V Myers West College Terrace. Chase is a U S Naval Reserve lieutenant recently called into service and stationed at nearby Fort Knox. Creta Staley, fashion illustration student at Maryland Institute of Art Baltimore, returns to studies after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Staley ho6 North Market street.
Mr. Allen E Browning of near Mt Airy remains in uncertain condition after an accident and transfer to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Miss Lou Davis of Alexandria Va a former county home demonstration agent underwent major surgery in Washington DC and is recovering. Mrs Bruce A Brachey of East Eighth Street had an appendectomy at Frederick Memorial and expects to leave hospital next week. The Harmony Church of the Brethren Willing Workers Society held its December meeting at the Leatherman home with a Christmas program secret sisters, garment work for New Windsor Relief Center and a total of 17 65 dollars raised. A paper sack lunch followed, honoring the 28th wedding anniversary of the hosts.
The Stull family of Moutaindale and Walkersville held their annual Christmas dinner at Paul Stull’s home. Grandchildren performed a Christmas program and Alan Stull photographed the event. Clyde Woolever, stationed with the USAF in California, could not attend.
Within 120 days William H Harrison’s new Defense Production Administration is to become a central industry control body similar to the WWI War Production Board. A new federal building is being repurposed for the DPA with staff counted in the thousands and by May 1 agencies will be merged under Harrison’s supervision to form an all industry controlled material plan akin to CMP.
Flu outbreak in Liverpool disrupts shipping with 30 percent of workers, including 3,000 dockers, ill. Harbor jams as vessels wait for berths. salvage patrols chart arrivals, nurses recalled, hundreds of drivers off duty, and 25 to 80 percent of telephone operators ill. London health ministry urges self care to ease doctor strain.
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