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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1951
Page
9
HAL BOYLE reports on Americans in Korea noting a shift from disdain to understanding. Soldiers move from calling Koreans Gooks to recognizing shared humanity and democracy goals, bridging gaps between 350000 American troops and 30 million Koreans through experience and cooperation.
Early January surveys show the United States economy was highly productive in 1950 with a 9 percent rise in gross national product to 280 billion dollars. Western Europe also outpaced optimistic forecasts, while U S employment and the labor force tightened as the year progressed amid rearmament pressures.
The piece notes opposition to postwar rationing amid wartime controls and public fear of shortages. It cites warnings that war outcomes could worsen supplies and prices, while praising limited consumer freedoms. A marriage license is issued in Hagerstown to Denn Chang and Betty Jane Shadrack.
A fire destroyed the large stables and dairy of Frank Hutton at Clappers in Montgomery county burning horses and cattle. S. John Ward Righly, Middletown resident, died of heart failure after grief over his wife’s death. Workmen install ornamental tin in the new United Brethren church steeple. A romance of Coon Hollow, a four act comedy drama, played at the Opera House to a fair audience with Walter Emery delighting the crowd with hoodwinks.
A truck owned by Harry Baumgardner meat store collided with a trolley near the municipal airport injuring Clyde D Eyler who escaped with minor injuries. A city water fixture inspection will begin Monday. Major Elmer F Munshower announced his candidacy for the Mayoralty nomination. Circuit Court jurors were drawn for the February Frederick term including Croghan Naksirk Ford Keefer Marte Shuffler Miller and Cramer.
A Senate debate on a new Maryland constitution featured Goldston pressing for a full vote with Della urging referral to the Finance Committee over a $25,000 expenditure. Delia led 17-10 for sending the proposal to the committee while opponents cited cost and constitutional doubt from Frederick County voters and bar association.
Maryland lawmakers debate calling a constitutional convention as factions wage a quiet but active battle over fees and reforms. A key committee meets Tuesday to determine if the plan advances, while Governor McBellin pushes for the convention and GOP delegates to back it, opposing forces led by Senate Majority Leader Cahert oppose the move.
Comptrainer J Millard Tawes announced officials will visit locations across the state to assist taxpayers in filing calendar year 1951 state income tax returns. Dates include Frederick Cart House March 12 to April 6 and other sites February 3 to 16. Bible Class Meets Parkway Church of God holds January 14 meeting with prayer and a Bible verse. next gathering is a Valentine party February 20.
Marylanders, honor to claim H L Mencken, a magnetic rebel against life, in a new biography that combines objective judgments with a portrait of a turbulent yet capable man. Also includes works on religious guidance, dowsing, personal finance, and fishing flies.
The modern language department at Hood College announced 150 awards from the French Government to two or more students. Sarah McDuffir and Carole S Rash shared the prize, funded to encourage study of French literature and culture. Dr. Frederick D. Eddy, head of modern languages, presented the awards at a French House meeting.
At Chanute Field Air Force base Sergeant General Ayron Gates reports enforcement of a six week ban on slot machines used to fund enlisted men’s club shows. Authors paid 150 dollars cash or from pay for missions. profits previously about 10000 dollars monthly supported morale activities despite a federal interstate commerce ban.
Hood College schedules a study day Reading Day on January 12 with no classes. Examinations run from January 8 to February 2, followed by a return home February 6 and spring registration for the second term. Dormitory teas are planned January 29 30 and 41 from 4 40 to 8 00 pm to relax students. Market prices for wheat corn and barley appear at the end of the item.
Senator Brien McMahan advocates a Senate resolution expressing friendship for the Russian people as a shift toward moral force in preventing war. The piece stresses that defense is essential but so are peaceful outreach and friendship, noting that mass messaging like the Voice of America can help if ideas and funding align.
Taneytown High Sevant muse department under Mrs Wallace Vingling drafts Spring Music Festival at the Risteddfod. Core class directs square dancing as part of the program. The Key club notes were presented by Ernest J.T. Bertram of Lancaster. Committees for the pageant include casting and lighting with many local parents serving as chairs and volunteers. Public notices also mention a Missionary Society meeting and community events at the Piney Creek and Taneytown churches.
The Bureau of Public Roads weighs moving division 48 staff from Washington to Hagerstown. Bids for space invited locally, decision timing unclear. Officials discussed with Chamber of Commerce. space and pricekey factors. Also notes Mercerburg chemistry club members in the Merersburg Academy program.
Frederick City officials and the police commission discussed eight hour shifts, examination plans for an eligible police list, and possible regulatory changes during a Tuesday conference with Mayor Finnshower and Aldermen. Also noted were the Women’s Society meeting and a court action against Martin Younkins for attempting to leave town.
Funds remain about six hundred dollars short of ten thousand as the Frederick County TB and Public Health Association reports eight thousand four hundred forty two dollars and eighty six cents raised from five thousand four hundred seventy donors and fourteen thousand twelve stamps mailed. Three large industrial groups have joined with health band purchases and the drive may close with clerical help and a broadcast from WFMD featuring Dr Earle Blakeslee Donald Davis and the Stephens brothers plus H David Hagan with Jack Shorrow as emcee.
Frederick County Red Cross will open training for social welfare aides on February 6 at chapter headquarters 17 North Court Street. Mrs H Albert Dean will teach two sessions weekly for five weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration begins January 29 and runs to February 11 with an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Readiness to serve veterans and dependents, plus rural areas, is emphasized as aims include counseling, benefits reporting, and referrals.
New Windsor residents share hospital observation news and club activities. The Homemaker's club in Bachman's Hall welcomed two new members and featured a program on Finlandia plus a time saving quiz. Local 4-H trophies were displayed. bake sale for library fund planned. Various social events include 500 club and dessert bridge at homes. Honor rolls highlight New Windsor High students up to twelfth grade. School visitors conducted first grade physicals. PTA meeting featured Miss Ruth DeVore on European imagery and student performances. A surprise shower honored Mrs Ralph Arnold.
Frostburg’s Rev Walter D Mehrling marks his 55th birthday in Frederica while Mme Paul Paray led the Philadelphia Orchestra in Washington and will perform in Baltimore. M Paray, Paris conductor of Les Colonnes, visited Hood College. Seaman Apprentice James E Smith returns on leave from Green Cove Springs to his parents at 142 East South Street. Emma K Cutsatt turns 86 at 317 East Second Street as Carl L R Ramsburg and family vacationed in Florida. Paul B Kallaway and spouse observe their birthday anniversaries at 18 North Court Street.
A short reflective note by N. A. Lufburrow speaks on confronting troubles with courage. The passage emphasizes persistence, fearlessness, and the will to win despite adversity.
A fragmentary religious note reflects on Acts 2 38 baptism and remission of sin with a quote on declaring misery and need for Christ. Names such as W D Paden Rouland Roop and Mrs atrmald appear as contributors or recipients of gifts and remarks.
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