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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1959
Page
2
United States figurehead Uncle Sam is counted owner of 7T0 million acres and real estate valued at 867 million. Navy ships numbered 2571 and 2264 Air Force planes contribute to a total net worth of 262 billion dollars as of June 30, rising from 208 billion in 1955.
New York AP reports sugar prices are closely watched by the U S government Cuba's harvest under Castro could affect supply and prices but limited by quotas Cuba sent 32 million short tons last year and this year’s quota is just over 4 million tons The Cuban Sugar Institute estimates a crop of just under 6 million tons there but the U S import limits shape the market Domestic growers and offshore producers share the allocation easing price pressures unless consumption spikes sharply
Lawrence outlines a policy of expedience in Washington, focusing on rapid decision making and administrative efficiency. He argues for streamlined procedures to accelerate governmental actions and reduce delays in policy implementation.
A Global IGY effort led by Dr Julies Bartels and 30,000 scientists yielded dense data on weather gravity magnetism and solar activity. Rockets satellites and observatories revealed sunspots X rays and a new era of space research. Weather and communications satellites are expected to improve climate prediction and global connectivity.
Stock quotes are listed as a guide. Maryland dairy farmers District 4 plan their annual meeting at Calvary Methodist Church with a supper before business. Among hospital admissions in Frederick are Mrs. Grayson Bowers, Mrs. Martha Rea, Walter S. Johnson, and several others under observation or surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Pvt. Claiborne C. Noffsinger Jr. of Fort Gordon Georgia has reported back after a 14 day leave with his family. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noffsinger Sr of RFD 4 Frederick and serves in R. F. T. Co. 1 USASTR at Fort Gordon Georgia.
A large crowd witnessed the basketball game between the Maryland Club of Washington and Lee University and the YMCA team. W L led by Boyd with eight field goals to win 29 to 17. Fredrick College reopened after 14 days with cheer talks. Mr Rhodes Kemp sold West Second Street property to Justice John Francis Smith. The Funmakers Vaudeville Company performed at Junior Hall with a varied program.
A collage of 1999 reprint notes recalls crime and local events. A thief robbed a East Patrick Street shop of cigarettes valued around thirty dollars. Edward D. Storm, local attorney, named Conciliation Commissioner in the US District of Frederick court. Edwyn F. Nikirk, also local at Termey, had been confined at home for days amid plans discussed by the Board of Education. Washington AP reports 225 more workers to be hired at Indian Head Naval Propellant Plant boosting civilian staffing. debate on plant program and bureau evaluation noted. In Baltimore a 35 year term was given to Ernest Lester Myers for attempted bank robbery and shooting a police officer, with additional 15 years for assault with intent to kill.
A summer wedding is planned for Roy Weed and Miss Baprick with ties to Frederick High and Towson State Teachers College. Mr Wendt, a Central Pattern Works employee, served in Japan and is to wed in mid summer. Rose Marie Knott and Leo Keepers wed at St Anthony's in Emmitsburg, with Keepers’ family noting the ceremony at St Joseph's Rectory. Charles Bardette and Phyllis Gilbert wed near Myersville on December 31, with plans to reside near Bartonsville.
Jerry Blank turns six today at home on West Patrick Street. Donald J Keeney has returned to Fort Jackson after a 15 day visit with his parents in Gaithersburg. Roger and Miriam Droneburg of Madison Street celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary midweek. George F Horne of Mt Airy announces the birth of Steven Bradley on December 24 weighing 5 lb 6 oz, with an older brother Georgie. Charles Keefer of Washington Street will be 75 on Wednesday. Rodney R Kelly of Frederick RFD 3 observes his 55th birthday midweek.
Lynda Kaye Gilbert crowned Queen of Twelfth Night at Visitation Convent. Attendants Kathy Eilis and Donna McKenzie stand with her, with Sandra McKenzie and Rosemary White among court. Festivities include a turkey dinner and a white-bean pie, color scheme pink and silver, three royal please and three requests.
Among The Sick lists several cases: Karen Lee Fawley confined at home in Rock Springs with measles, daughter of Mrs Dorothy Fawley and a first grader at Yellow Springs Elementary. Mrs G R Trappe at Knoxville with a bad cold. Clarence F Sport Miller of West Patrick Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for an operation. Howard C Fleming of Poplar Springs confined at home six weeks after hip joints reportedly slipped from sockets.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for local news tips. Tips accepted weekdays 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes: $5 for best tip, $2 for second, $1 for additional top stories.
Birth notices from January 2 to January 4 list six new arrivals including Daniel Lynn Fryar and Michael Quintin Davis, with parents Elmer Fryar Hattie Taylor Garrett Davis Dorothy Taylor Ruth Nearhood Duane Knapp and Harold Carson. Also a Goodwill truck visit is planned for January 12 to collect clothing and household items aiding 55 handicapped workers.
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