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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
2
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The article discusses a major turning point in US foreign policy with leaders like Cabot Lodge and Dulles emphasizing aid flexibility. It notes Soviet leverage with Egypt over projects such as the Aswan Dam and Pakistan’s strategic position in Middle East defense and Southeast Asia alliances amid domestic Muslim resistance to secular reform. Dulles plans a visit to Karachi as Pakistan remains a pivotal bulwark against Soviet influence, while internal debates over a secular constitution continue in Pakistan and East Pakistan autonomy remains contested.
A Frederick reader presses the editor about a proposed shopping center, arguing against restricting a country store and urging modern retail access. The letter notes residents travel from across Oregon and the U.S. to shop locally and questions the motives of opponents.
London papers hail the budget with emphasis on defense and foreign aims. Soviet and American responses cite rising expenditures and global rivalry as the budget's defining feature.
The Angelaires a female harp group will present a concert in DePanu at Saint Vollege on Friday January 20 at 7 30 pm completing Mount St Mary's and Saint Joseph College first term lecture concert program. Selections include Bach Handel original Salzedo harp pieces and arrangements of contemporary songs.
Delegate Luckey introduces repeal bill for Shoemaker Good Roads act and backs cheapened road work. Eyler pushes Defenders Day as Sept 12 holiday. Grace Reformed Sunday School elects officers. Braddock Building and Development Company files incorporation with Braddock Heights Water Company. Circuit Court term February set. county commissioners approve 75 dollar appropriation to United Fire Company for horse purchase.
The city begins laying new sewerage pipes along Baltimore and Ohio Avenue between Whineran Water team. Evangelical Lutheran Church elders Edward Bentz and John S Renn win three year terms. Hooper and Lentz reappointed. Yellow Springs concert uses officers led by George Lottwenty and Theodore Sundergill with Francis Staley as director. The band reports a strong season and a dividend was declared in December. Frederick’s Fame as the site of America’s first nudist wedding in 1752 fades as Franklin’s Gazette notes the account.
W oS King of the Hagerstown social security office outlines key 1955 self employment rules for farmers. He explains Schedule F and Schedule SE filing, optional reporting for cash-basis farms, and tax timing with January 15 and April 15 deadlines.
Among the sick Mr Millard F Lease Jr of South Market street is reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been a patient for the past week. Frank Hoffman of 21 East Seventh street has been admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore for treatment and observation. Mrs Maude F Alexander was discharged Monday morning from Wynell Nursing Home 8 East Fourth street and transferred to Reeder Nursing Home Boonsboro. Mrs John F Young of East Fourth street, suffering from pleurisy, is slowly improving but still confined to the house. Mrs Willis Smith of Walkersville who underwent surgery last Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital is improving.
Local campaign chairwoman Mrs Hazel W Lewis announces receipts approaching 1080 for the Frederick County drive. Funds support patient care and posthospital treatment, with half forwarded to the National Infantile Paralysis Association. Public health officials cite vaccine safety progress and ongoing fundraising to reach the 1956 goal of 20000.
John L. Sullivan, former British middleweight champion, defeated Tony Johnson at St. Nicholas Arena in a technical knockout decision. Sullivan, weighing 163½ pounds, outweighed by nine pounds, pressed Johnson with head to head exchanges and crowded him to the ropes. Referees split 7-3 in Sullivan favor, with mixed judge scores.
Plans are underway in New Windsor for a three day Midwinter Institute of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Baltimore West District to be held February 17 to 19. Last year more than 20 youths stayed with St Pauls Methodist hosts. Also noted: Lewistown W S C S met January 10. program on The Waking World and The Changeless Gospel. March of Dimes donation approved. next meeting February 14 at Mrs Albert Powells.
Babe Ruth Frank Home Row Baker and Jimmy Foxx major league stars and Robert Garrett Olimpe track champion were chosen for Maryland Hall of Fame with Sally Anne Shafer as daughter of athletes. The selection followed a committee meeting near Frederick with some areas and attendees listed.
An eight year old writes The News to say a Jan 14 front page claim about the first of two Fridays the 13th this year is wrong, noting there are three instances in January April and July and demanding correction.
Dr A W Hedrich head of Maryland Division of Vital Records spoke to the Council of Chambers on revisions to the state registrar system. The new forms system reduces handling and costs, with undertakers compiling data and a projected 30 percent savings. A Bethesda Naval Hospital case highlighted prior redundant processes.
The Washington Street School PTA met Monday evening with Dr Forbec H Burgess Frederick County Health Officer speaking on rheumatic fever Its dangers and heart damage Recurring attacks and preceding strep infections were discussed Penicillin treatment and prevention were emphasized A film Round Trip followed and literature was distributed The next meeting Feb 20 at the Maryland State School for the Deaf features Robert W Abendroth Towson State Teachers College Reading is Tough Invitations were sent to other PTAs.
Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald of Emmitsburg announces the engagement of daughter Patricia to Hugh Rocks of Waynesboro Pa. Patricia is an Assistant Home Demonstration Agent with Maryland Extension Service in Annapolis. Hugh Rocks is a Mt. St. Mary’s College student in Emmitsburg after two years in service. No wedding date set.
Frederick Community Concert Association outlines next year’s program with Gerald Devlin from Community Concerts Inc present to map possibilities. Leonard Rose is rescheduled to March 5 due to a prior Cleveland Symphony rehearsal. Hanover and Front Royal reciprocity concerts are noted along with staff honors and memorial acknowledgments.
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