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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1958
Page
2
President Eisenhower outlines a step by step approach to peace and disarmament, urging a reliable process through formal channels. He critiques Soviet pledges, stresses UN roles, and calls for a public, verifiable path rather than rushed Summit talks.
The piece argues that private autos and buses reduce railway passenger demand, with about 90 percent of passenger traffic shifting to cars and only 10 percent relying on trains. Commuter services lose money, dining and sleeping cars struggle, and railroads seek subsidies to cover deficits while considering wartime emergency readiness and regulatory reform.
The New Market W C T U gathered at Mrs Harry Swomley’s home in Williamsville on a Wednesday morning with Mrs Vera Tomlin as cohostess. Mrs Ivan Lawson presided and opened with prayer as members noted the illness of absent friends. The program included scripture reading, a discussion of a liquor advertisement and its unseen messages, hymns, and a brief business segment about a letter from Senator J Glenn Beall on speed of the highway. The meeting closed with benediction and a social hour featuring instrumental solos hosted by Mrs Lawson. The February meeting will be at Mrs Monroe Browning’s home in Kemptawa.
Maryland state employees approve a salary scale proposed by the Standard Salary Board and Gov. McKeldin after withdrawing a general increase request. Attorney Charles D. Harris advised against a broad raise while thousands remain unemployed. The plan shifts funds to pay raises, with McKeldin including 34,400,000 for increases in his upcoming budget. About 11,000 workers statewide supported the measure with 300 employees approving. A separate note mentions a tentative cut to the salary board request for $200 buckets and sweaters for winter.
Fifty years ago COMPANY A planned an indoor rifle practice on its splendid range using a special rifle and firing at 290 800 and 1000 yard targets. Maurice Hold Chap t, an employee of Frederick County Telephone Company, was in a collision on North Market Street when a horse shied and struck a cart, demolishing a front wheel. The W F and G Railroad tracks were said to be sent toward Lewistown if weather permits. The Juvenile Literary Society met at North Market Street School with a debate on whether steamships are more valuable than railroads to the United States, affirmatives Stanton Hemmett and H L Gilbert versus negatives Worthington Kelsover and L. Frazier, judges favoring the affirmative. Mrs Dali Dtarmas Feil was injured at her West Third street home when rear pore steps collapsed.
A town clock lighting project by Cy Linentan Harmon Sluley aims to show time at night, and the Evangelical Lutheran church celebrates a bicentennial with a reception planned for many families. The Board of Aldermen rejects proposed free parking around East Patrick Street after a 3-2 vote, and Sunday School Superintendent H. Doll retires.
A RESA lecture presented by Derrick Branch on summer employment and scientific careers was held at Hudson Beirwer Hall. Miss Juan G. Ynglin led the program with Johns Hopkins staff and former students assisting. Speakers addressed youth guidance in science and civil defense issues in Washington.
The Vienna on Parade program features the Deutschmeister band, Karl Janik the zither soloist, and a Children's Choir. The Austrian government sponsors this United States winter tour, showcasing musical history and international goodwill in a celebration of Vienna’s classical and light-hearted traditions.
San Francisco reports a taxi driver may not collect a $5,000 tip from retired Navy officer Jesse L. Kenworthy. His wife Lorna seeks a court ruling of mental incompetence after a 10 year estrangement. Kenworthy, a Macon dirigible and Pearl Harbor veteran, claims possible funds and a separate bank account show limited balance. A parallel UN petition calls for an immediate nuclear test ban.
Emmitsburg notes focus on St Joseph High PTA activities with Wednesday lunch helpers and a trip to see The Seven Wonders of the World. The Burgess and Commissioners discuss sewer ordinance, a $340,880 project, street lighting, and delinquency remedies while tax collection, parking revenue, and zoning considered. Local visits by residents and school events also noted.
Arctic air spread across the northern Plains driving snow storms along the leading edge while temperatures fell below freezing. Southeast rain warmed the region as Florida and the Atlantic coast saw dousing showers extending north to Pennsylvania. Gulf states and the Ohio Valley experienced rain with a Pacific fringe. Temperatures dropped about 20 degrees on average in the north with teens common in many areas. The cold air mass reached into northwestern Nebraska.
A gunman called Starcevic surrendered to the FBI after a manhunt for the fatal shooting of two patrolmen. He claimed fear of being shot and later was turned over to Chicago police. The case involves Nick La Sahara and Jobo Quirk, with authorities pursuing leads across Spanish provinces.
The piece advises readers to assess the moodiness of a person by recognizing one’s own role. It urges cheerful friends, avoid drugs, and place faith in God. It notes moodiness may have physical causes and suggests a holistic approach to well being.
Beverly Joan Hubbie-Wachter and Byron Let Tinvdle wed on Christmas Day at B A B Church in Hagerstown Rev John W Fisher officiated. Bride’s sister Shirley W Halsey matron of honor, brother-in-law Robert J Walsey best man. Bride Frederick High School 1956 graduate employed at Fort Detrick. Groom Poolesville High School 1952 graduate employed by Kelly Pie Co. After trip to Florida they reside at 349 Madison Street Frederick.
Among the sick warding, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas D Harding at 24 East Fourth Street is ill with rheumatic fever. Johanna C Kintz of West Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital on Sunday for treatment. Mrs Lula Nall of 601 Magnolia Avenue was discharged from Vindabona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights Sunday. Mr Tagomar Albaugh of 22 North Market Street was discharged from Vindabona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights Monday morning and was transported home by Etchison's ambuance.
The Walkersville Club met at the Methodist church with 29 members and one guest. President Mrs. Marvin Houck opened with the collect, the group sang, and Mary Nicodemus led music. The Cultural Training Committee presented Islam slides, a bake sale is planned for February 1 at the Walkersville Fire Hall, and the February meeting will be at Mrs. Edgar Roderuck's home.
A fragmentary guidance piece advises a moody reader to recognize personal difficulty and guard thoughts, then pursue virtue or praise. It urges following Paul’s counsel to focus on positive reflections and to act on a definite plan of improvement. The text mentions mood management and moral framing without clear dates or full context.
Walter Reuther proposes a profit sharing scheme praised and criticized by Ford Chrysler and General Motors. Ford calls it unrealistic while GM calls it foreign to free enterprise. Chrysler cites inflationary risk. Within the UAW leadership, dissent grows as Reuther shifts toward profit sharing instead of shorter work weeks amid summer bargaining. Directions note compass plant edges aligning north and south under sun.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for local tips in January. Tips accepted on weekdays 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. First $5, second $3, third $2, and $1 for next two best stories. Tips must be the first to report and phone tips without a tip on that story are disqualified. Editors will select winners and publish a list. Submit tips to ATOM went 22177.
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