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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1954
Page
2
The Frederick Maryland paper The News dated January 14 1954 lists the publisher address 26 North Court St and subscription rates 5 cents single copy and annual eight dollars with a note of Audit Bureau of Circulations listing.
The Washington column surveys reactions to President Eisenhower among lawmakers and observers. Supporters praise his health and firmness, while critics doubt his ability to unite capital and push his program. A recent press conference shows him confident, concise, and in command, though questions persist about his political strength and resolve.
A Georgetown University program uses a large stock computer operated by electronics to translate Russian into English. It reduces Russian syntax rules to six data-processing instructions and uses punch cards to guide word order and insertion. The machine can store 1.5 million five-letter words, enabling translation from a 600,000 word dictionary.
AFL leader George Meany sees no major strikes this year, aiming to oust the ILA from the docks. John L. Lewis has pledged funds to back the ILA remnant, while CIO negotiates cautiously as wage talks unfold. Warhoray unions arbitrate for modest increases, signaling potential labor peace amid recession fears.
Two fatal accidents occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Brunswick as brake men about 27 years old were run over by engines. The Boys Temperance Association met in W C T U rooms, four new members added. Albert Jones Home Place in Mr Airy sold privately for 7000 dollars with possession May 1. Junior Fire Company directors named committees and new hall keeper and enginehouse roles. William D. Lipps and Harry Barnes named assistant foremen of United Fire Company.
Twenty years ago on January 1 1934 wind speeds reached 30 mph then cooled from mild to below freezing. Civil Works Administration funded repairs to the State armory with about 5 dollars spent. Forty five wheat allotment checks under NRA wheat control totaled about 52000 arrived at County Agent Shoemaker. A transient at Salvation Army headquarters in Pittsburgh regained memory while being observed.
A Fort Aitel elevation truck overturned near Pogies Store in Sabillasville on Friday, smashing plate glass and damaging the hay frame. Cpl Jab Thomas, identified as the driver, was uninjured. Glass damage estimated at 400 dollars. The store is owned by Math F. Frantz of Waynesboro.
Maryland politics scene shifts as University of Marland president de Ev ans McKinney of Flkton named to head Byrd’s campaign in Cee while Walter Buck chairs the state committee. Activists anticipate a weekend campaign rollouts and a potential renomination bid by a Shore party figure. The piece notes mounting maneuvering among GOP and Democratic figures over Senate and gubernatorial bids, plus Dulles outlined strategy shifts and massive retaliation as US defense posture.
The Q and A discuss who first explored the Amazon and claim Hartland Bridge in New Brunswick as the world’s longest covered bridge at 1,282 feet. Names given such as Fransesca de Orellana appear uncertain or garbled.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Brown of 119 West Mth street announce the engagement of their daughter Glenda Lorraine Hot to Rows Rugene Dawes son of Mr and Mrs Russell A Budiow. Brown is a Frederick High School graduate class of 1952 and works at Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank. Dudrow is a Frederick High School graduate class of 1947 attended Strayer College of Accountancy in Washington DC, farms with his father, and serves as Frederick county representative for the Eastern States Farmers Exchange. A fall wedding is planned.
Frederick area notices announce the December marriage of Lois Frentina Grove to Howard Richard Lochner near the city with Rev Raymond Markley officiating. Grove, a Frederick High School graduate, previously worked at Frederick Trading Co. Lochner, class of 1948, served four years in the U S Air Force and is employed by Ralph M Parsons Co at Camp Detrick. The couple reside with the groom’s mother. Additional notices report engagement of Patricia Louise Downing to Corporal John Sidney Aitkens, with Downing teaching in Baltimore and Aitkens a Johns Hopkins University graduate stationed at Fort Belvoir. Ruth Darlene Hollingsworth and Sgt Joe Richard Hollingsworth wed December 30 at Woodsboro Lutheran church. he is stationed at Edgewood Arsenal. Engagement of Mary Ann Barrier to Paul R Albaugh announced. wedding slated for March.
Maryland egg production lags behind demand as 11 percent of Baltimore market eggs come from within state. University of Maryland expert Hawes notes Minnesota exports and neighboring states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey show stronger growth, while Maryland shifts from deficit to larger shortfalls through 1952.
A long column records social notices from Frederick area residents. It notes 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Leon Sommerfield, moves to Kingston Ontario for the Hodges family, Florida trip reflections of the Houcks, hospital patient status of Mrs Andrew Abraham, births including William Charles Clarke and Vicki Jean King, and numerous military returns and assignments. The item also mentions residents visiting relatives, family birthdays, and a house move on Ridge Road Braddock Heights, with a Col. F Lester Smith visiting Frederick.
The piece discusses improving eye handling practices and marketing a high quality product to Maryland consumers. It emphasizes adroit dexterous handling and clever mastery in business actions to regain market position.
In a four party framework, Congress splits into conservative liberals and radical liberals across Democrats and Republicans. The article argues that major bills pass with cross bloc support, not strict party lines, and that the farm and tariff issues have become local rather than purely partisan. It notes the president’s middle course as a practical balancing of merits over origins, aiming for a working majority drawn from conservative liberals on both sides.
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