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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
5
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie publicly criticized the U S State Department for delays in providing evidence on disloyal Americans at the U N. Attorney General McGranery ordered a broader federal grand jury probe in New York into infiltration charges, amid a bitter subversion dispute.
Charges of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license were filed against a Frederick driver, Donald K. Lyles, after he allegedly collided with a white-way pole at West Patrick street and College avenue. The report says Lyles was not sure what caused the crash, claims he was cut off by an unidentified car, and the pole was struck at 1:10 a.m. Sunday. Several others faced drunkenness charges over the weekend, including Lawrence William Tomlin and Howard Bruce, with Tomlin later released after sentencing.
During a week long operation, Frederick police inspected 1115 bicycles for licensing. Most bicycles taken to Market Square by school children. Police chief Charles Vo Man said many bikes remain uninspected and the effort will continue Wednesdays after Christmas through February at Market House. Fifteen bikes were rejected for issues like poor brakes and missing pedals.
Washington Jan. 41%)-Senators Williams and George joined Byrd in opposing Truman's plan to grant a special income tax exemption for Eisenhower's living expenses. They argued it could set a precedent and urged full tax on all earnings. The proposal would also apply to Nixon and Martin, with exemptions repealed for now. If enacted, Eisenhower would save about 39,000 annually, while Nixon and Martin would gain tax relief. current law exempts their allowances, but repeal already passed this month.
Captain Edward B. Harp Jr. is designated Navy Chief of Chaplains and assistant Chief of Naval Personnel effective February 1 with rear admiral rank. A Midway survivor, he has served 23 years as a Navy chaplain and held posts at the Naval Academy Coast Guard Academy and Pacific Fleet. Born May 17 1903 in Hagerstown he studied at Franklin and Marshall College and Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and prior to the Navy was assistant pastor at Christ Reformed Church Cavetown Maryland.
A four day training school for rural youth leadership will run March 1 to 5 in Marland at Hotel Alexander. Delegates from states with Associated Young People programs attend, ending with a Washington tour and Capitol meeting with national farm leaders. The program features assemblies classes meetings and a banquet. Faculty include Farm Bureau personnel and Extension Service instructors. Honest thieves nab $300 worth of radiators from the Austin-Gwens scrapyard then return the truck with no traceable clues.
Ingerstoun and Frederick oppose the proposed C and O canal parkway with strong opposition from local groups. The Interior Department backs a 168 mile two lane road, cost about 17.2 million, on canal right of way, while wildlife habitat and local groups worry about environmental impact and traffic diversion.
Local business and civic leaders clash over the proposed parkway along the historic canal right of way. Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce calls it an unnecessary extravagance while Cumberland and Allegany officials back the project to boost tourism and development. Environment groups warn erosion and flood risks, and debate centers on preserving canal history versus creating road access from Hancock to Cumberland. Some legislators hint at partial construction to prove the concept.
A tractor-trailer carrying 117 calves fell off Route 340 near the Shenandoah river bridge in West Virginia. Fourteen calves survived, three hours to free occupants, and damage pegged at 39,000. Drivers Lee Ely and Winfred Curzon hospitalized with broken limbs, from Bristol to market. Police report total loss over 12,000.
Washington January 4 Senator McCarran Democratic argued that State Department security checks show loyalty to the United States was treated as secondary rather than fully considered regarding American employees of the United Nations The Nevada senator released a memorandum showing secret 1948 arrangements to supply information about US citizens employed by the UN He criticized a standard that could deem such individuals poor risks based on political sentiment asserting it relegates US security He also cited a Byrnes letter noting Alger Hiss had initial control over UN staff recruitment and Hiss later served time for perjury
Washington reports the State Department denies the need for military moves in Korea to be cleared through a Soviet UN official. Acting Sec. of State Ben H. Brown states Zinchenko, a SU citizen, has not accessed American offices since leaving in July, with illness delaying return and officials doubting a future return.
J Glenn Beall, Republican, was sworn in as Maryland's new senator amid a mix of pride and loneliness. He left ten years in the House and was escorted to the swearing in by Senator John Marshall Butler. Three Maryland representatives Small Hyde and Friedel also took office as Congress opened.
Mrs. Lillie F. Culler was guest of honor at a 2:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday open house at the Jefferson home of her daughter Mrs. Marie C. Coran to mark her 94th birthday. Surrounded by relatives and friends, she received many gifts and enjoys gardening. Numerous attendees listed their names among the well-wishers.
HAGERSTOWN Jan. 4 The South Mountain Tavern was cited by the Washington County Liquor Control Board on charges of selling to minors and the proprietor was ordered to appear before the board on January 16. In show cause why the alcoholic beverage license should not be suspended or revoked Board Chairman Francis H Urer said the citation was issued on the evidence furnished by State's attorney John Heliodas relating to a fatal accident at Boonsboro December 24. A car in which Frederick Countas was riding was struck by a car driven by David Wade of Boonsboro. Chairman Urer said evidence suggested minors in Wade car had been served beer at the South Mountain Tavern shortly before the crash.
Sen. McCarthy challenged the Senate election subcommittee over its report questioning his honesty and possible personal profit from commodities gambling. The unanimous panel faulted both McCarthy and Sen. Benton for campaign finance issues while deferring further action to the Justice Department and IRS.
The new Republican controlled Congress convened amid vows to reduce government spending and lower taxes. Leaders press to trim costs before tax cuts, with Charles Halleck naming spending restraint as the top task for the 63rd Congress. President Elect Eisenhower to assume full power on Jan 20. Also reports a Christmas Party at Calvary Methodist Church School and a fatal monoxide incident in Uniontown with two deaths.
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