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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
2
The gross national product for 1953 reached a new all time high of 367 billion dollars. Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks notes continued growth driven by population rise to 161 million and an extra 2.5 billion needed to feed clothe and house. Personal liquid assets rose to 375 billion, signaling further potential if consumer demand remains strong.
Dr Mervin J Kelly president of Bell Telephone Laboratories warned at the AAAS meeting that postwar research has produced weapons whose combined power is appalling. He stated these advances would ensure victory for the free world in any war with Russia and explained Defense Department manpower cuts without sacrificing strength.
Lowway Jelulie Ulittpany ai Frederick submitted a low bid of $2,097 for extending the electric distribution system at Maryland Training School for Boys Loch Raven. Bids were received Thursday by the State Department of Public Improvements. PLEADS INNOCENT Kansas City Former FBI Police Lieutenant Louis Shoulders of St. Louis, captor of the Greenlease kidnapers, pleaded innocent in federal court today to perjury related to his account of the $600,000 ransom money.
A second smallpox case in Liberty Mt Pleasant area prompts county quarantine measures after the first victim dies near Libertytown. A runaway horse hit a gate at Court Street plumbing shop. no injuries. Plumbers report bursts pipes. John S Bowlus returns home from holidays. City fire plugs all tested and found ready for service.
Twenty years ago in January 1954 a Buckesstown merchant, Grimes, was robbed at gunpoint of over $30 by two intruders. Grimes was struck but not seriously hurt. Officer Murray averted a major fire at W. Leste Burgers store by spotting smoke in a basement. Frederick hosted a free practical commercial instruction program under the Federal Emergency Relief Education project for about 180 people. About 50 Frederick County men were enrolled at the Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Fishing Creek, totaling 195 enrollments.
Among The Sick My, Guy S. LaForge of Union Bridge is slowly regaining strength after a six week illness. He spent three weeks in a hospital and has been home three weeks. Murray C. Bohn, formerly of Union Bridge and now of Johnsville, suffers kidney stone attacks but is improving. Mrs. J. M. Magaha of Petersville entered Frederick Memorial Hospital as a surgical patient. Roger Lindsay of Mt Airy was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday for observation and treatment.
The paper notes two weddings and an engagement. Evelyn Louise Mathews and Leonard Russell Jobe married in Woodsboro with Rev. Myers officiating. Sally Elder Deets wed William Donald Thomson in Montreal, with plans to reside there. Engagements announced for Maryetta Virginia Runkles Gastley and Dixie Lee Leister Schaef fer in Arlington and Pleasant Valley respectively.
Mr and Mrs Raymond John son of Union Bridge announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Louise to James B Wolfe son of Mrs Helen Weddle Johns ville No date has been set for the wedding
Rebecca Gross, 48, editor of the Lock Haven Express, one week after losing both legs in an accident, plans to resume her newspaper career from a hospital wheelchair. She aims to relearn walking with artificial limbs and return to full-time duties, saying she will write much on highway safety.
Washington reports storm clouds over Congress as President Eisenhower unveils a proposed farm program favoring flexible price guarantees. More than 50 members commented. only two senators supported the idea, with many noncommittal or opposed. Senator Aiken urged a sound long range plan away from wartime emergency measures.
Mrs. Robert H. Piel to chair the D A R card party Tuesday at eight in the Hotel Frederick hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Paul B. Rhoads is regent with committee members C Herbert Kreh Chrissie Bowers advisory Miriam Feeley Miss Mary Dean Zeiler tickets and cake. Engagement announced for Miss Franklin Sharrer.
Hood College students faculty and administration auction items tonight at 6 45 in Meyran Social room to benefit World Student Service Fund. Participants offer car washing babysitting gardening and domestic services with home baked dinners lodging and meals at fine restaurants as bids. Auctioneer is Mrs James Ann Pattison Casey. Proceeds support health services building programs and education as WSSF aid rehabilitation in Amatic countries.
Two drivers involved in December accidents were found guilty of motor vehicle violations in hearings before Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield. Jane A Wright of Jefferson was acquitted of reckless driving after an accident at East Church and Carroll streets with Calvin Lidie’s truck. Lidie was convicted for failure to yield. Additional fines and collateral forfeitures were imposed on several offenders, with Troopers Kretsinger and Hardy making the arrests.
Frederick County 4-H members joined the Senior Youth Conference at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore in conjunction with a Farm Bureau meeting. Activities focused on club organization and program improvements, with Polly Hanst discussing happiness in dating and marriage. James Montgomery, longtime vice president, retires. Howard County president presided. Carroll Leatherman received a water and soil conservation watch. Ushering supported the Farm Bureau event with Mary Jane Wilcom and Allen Flanagan assisting.
Membership cards for the city sponsored teen dances at Staley Park are completely sold out for the coming year. About 300 cards have been issued to local youths over 12, reflecting the program’s peak capacity and city schools eligibility. The dances, held weekly with holiday specials, have grown since inception seven years ago. Last week Betty Low Davis and Thomas Littleton won the spot dance judged by Mrs. Charles Broadrup.
Maryland State Senator Harry T. Phoebus of Somerset announced he will dust off and reintroduce his veterans bonus bill in the Legislature next month, aiming to secure support for eligible veterans and push the measure forward.
David Lawrence asserts five months of U S appeasement toward Communist Russia went unseen by the American people. He cites secret diplomacy, relaxed strategic trade limits, and concessions to Moscow and Peiping ahead of the Four Power Berlin talks, warning of a new surrender on the eve of the conference.
North Carolina State College officials seek a new head football coach and will meet with Maryland's Jim Tatum again next week. Athletic Director Roy Clogston and Dr. H. A. Fisher, chairman of the athletic council, discussed the general situation with Tatum yesterday and expect a committee meeting.
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