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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1951
Page
5
HAL BOYLE writes from Korea about U N Forces near Seoul. He notes American soldiers grow more patriotic as they learn why they fight and how China’s entry sharpened resolve. The piece reflects on indoctrination, shifting motives, and the pull between global ideals and national duty.
A survey by the American Automobile Association notes meters are installed in 2 500 towns and cities, generating about 50 million dollars yearly. Cities rush orders to suppliers as demand outpaces production while some revenues fund off street parking projects or other uses, leaving motorists with limited relief from crowded lots.
The Cummianist regime in Prio rm expands efforts to erase American influence by converting or absorbing all US supported schools churches and cultural groups in areas under its control into Chinese state bodies. It pressures Americans and organizations to relinquish ties or risk loss of space funding and entry.
Fifty years ago in January 1901 the transfer of Carrollt Manor and Urbana mission from the Désuit order to the cardinal was announced by Rev Thomas J. Gamron S J provincial for the eastern province. The move signals abandonment of Jesuit property in the county and Rev Patrick Flood named first secular pastor. Mt Airy mayor and council press for a grade crossing with Baltimore and Ohio railroad west of the road station. trainmaster C M Guerre promised favorable action. At a large United Steam Fire Company meeting Lloyd T MacGill Jr reelected president. other officers G H Worthington Chas P Levy vice presidents Lewis Rice treasurer. Junin Fire Company officers elected: John C Matter president. vice presidents J Henry Lampe and J Edward Rice. Daniel H Steiner treasurer. John Francis Sraith secretary.
Twenty years ago report recalls robbers armed with brace and bit looting the Pythian Castle bowling alleys cash register. Grover Jacobs put the loss at over 106 dollars and cents.
Philippine attaches will be special guests at a Frederick MD American Legion Commanders Association dinner Tuesday. The event will honor former Rast No. 11 commanders at the Legion Home with a roundtable exchange of ideas involving Philippine embassy military attachés Cols Salentes Adevose and Serer. Mayor Munshower will welcome the guests and escort them to local sights after the dinner. A film, American Guerrilla in the Philippines, featuring Tyrone Power, will be shown at the City Opera House. Also noted is a hobby display at Hood College library and a batch of marriage licenses issued in Westminster and surrounding towns.
Dorothy Dix addresses young couples weighing marriage while one partner faces possible military service. She urges prudence, noting absence tests love and the risk of changing feelings during long separations. The column includes reader Hazel’s doubts about an ambitious woman paired with an unambitious man and brief local notices from Walkersville Bank and Ladies Auxiliary.
The piece analyzes Senator Taft of Ohio challenging President Truman to seek Congressional authority for actions under the United Nations charter. It argues for debate, questions on defense, and stresses that only Congress can declare war while urging prudent, allied military planning and regional restraint.
Dr Gardner urged that entering life means learning to live fully with creativity and confidence. He warned today’s youth may become a stained generation unless they seize opportunities, citing youth in Japan Korea and the Philippines believing America is a beacon of prosperity.
A shopper browses an item offered by a clerk but deems the price too high. The shopper asks the clerk to suggest similar options in a lower price range rather than paying the current amount.
Maryland travel and room rental business in 1948 totaled 21 387 000 dollars with slight variation from comptroller figures. The sector employed significant payrolls and, per Maryland Information Department studies, the broader travel vacation industry reaches about 107 935 000 dollars annually. Maryland publicized its travel promotion with modest state funding. Ambrose Guilty news item notes a guilty plea for stamp fraud tied to an official. Local Pueblo residents speak three languages including their tribal tongue.
James Marlow explains Washington deadlines for 1950 tax returns and estimated payments. Most earners had withholding, but many self employed and high earners must file final returns and settle any outstanding tax by January 15, 1951. Farmers have flexible options including filing final returns by January 31.
The Community Chorus officers led by President Jack Shorrow will meet this week at Wool College, Dr. Earle Blakeslee presiding, to decide after Easter program type and rehearsal dates. They may shift from oratorio to choral selections, with Monday rehearsals historically held but next practice date yet to be announced.
A CIO UAW strike at Fairchilds aviation division in Hagerstown began at 7 am after failed contract talks. About 5200 workers walked out while hundreds protested with on strike banners, affecting production of the C 119 Packet for the Air Force used in the Korean war.
Malvina Lindsay a Washington Post columnist will headline Hood College Town Hall in Brodbeck Hall at seven pm on Thursday. The free community talk titled The Power of the Public Mind will explore education family life and social issues with a post talk reception for attendees.
About 9 000 Christmas trees fed flames during a Boy Scout re enactment of Twelfth Night rites at Sisters Hill quarry behind the Fair Grounds. Mayor Elmer Munshower ignited the pile as 500 plus cars lined East Church Highland and Monroe streets. Fire crews and police watched for safety while 300 foot flames shot into the sky. Participants included Rep Merval Weaver Scout Executive Don Simpson District Scout Chairman Alvey Renn and others. The event began at seven and burned for about a half hour with embers soaked to prevent spread.
Washington reports Senate Republicans named four outspoken critics of the Administration’s Far Eastern program to the 11 member policy group. The six new Senators join the policy body. Knowland Smith Ferguson Brewster Thye and Martin named to the group. Douglas said liberals in the Democrats faced a conservative tide in the new Congress.
Dean Elizabeth Eckhardt May and Dr Andrew Truxal, Hood College president, joined the Hagerstown Head Club Christmas luncheon in the Maryland room of Hotel Alexander. May spoke on College Women and National Service, noting new courses as Armed Services seek officer material. Truxal was briefly introduced and mentioned an upcoming Town concert.
The Orphans Court denied probate of Archie T. Fogle s will and granted administration to his widow Pauline S. Fogle. The estate valued above 12 000 includes a Lewistown filling station business kept as a going concern. Witnesses noted the station would benefit heirs by income and value if continued.
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