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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
2
A discursive column argues lay readers are overwhelmed by rapid advances in science and warfare. It cites the Smithsonian as noting timeless mysteries persist, then pivots to a local wedding report at the Central Baptist Church in Fountain City Tennessee, detailing attendees and future plans. It ends with notes from a Moose chapter meeting, electing officers and outlining charitable projects.
A citizen immigrant laments the price gap between black coffee and coffee with cream and sugar. He questions why pay ten cents for the same drink, urging fair American pricing for those who drink coffee straight versus those who add cream and sugar.
The column recalls Mrs. Gladhill of Myersville badly gored by a steer while her husband tried to calm the animal with a rifle. A dancing fight with the animal followed, as she attempted to head it off and fell, then knocked down and trampled. Other items mention Thomas Gowalsh in Panama Canal drafting, a boy burned by hot water in East Thiva Street, and rail or creek incidents near Cathall Creek and Riehl's Spring.
The Mountain Theater presents the suspenseful mystery Dial M For Murder with a strong cast led by Tony Wendice and Margot. Cast members Lois Barden, Walker Jolliffe, Bill O'Brien, Jack LeGrand, and others deliver sharp performances as plot twists unfold.
The page reports a federal court settlement between Disney Enterprises and Morey Schwartz over rights to the Davy Crockett name. They agreed to end their dispute and share profits, allowing Schwartz to license the name on his products while Disney retains broader rights. Deeds recorded include parcels sold in Catoctin Estates and other local transfers with prices around 24,000 to 38,400 dollars.
Washington Senator Russell proposed a revised reserve plan aligning with presidential and Pentagon aims. It favors a volunteer teen reserve system and exempts veterans from compulsory drills, while seeking to build a combat ready reserve of 2.9 million by 1956. The Senate considers both administration and veteran discharge issues in the draft debate and potential active duty recalls.
Tater Noah, city mail carrier, was elected commander of the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion at a meeting held Prestlay night at the Legion home. Retiring commander is Robert Edwards. Rodney E Lenty was elected first vice commander and in the only contest of the evening William Routzahn won over Donald G. Schley for the post of second vice commander. Also elected were Nevin S. Baker, finance officer. James Reid, chaplain, and Floyd Kren, historian. Ten Lreasonnares had been nominated for the executive committee with seven to be elected. With the balloting ending in ties, it was decided to hold over the selection of the committee until the August meeting for re-hattling Ralph E. Schroeder served as chief judge and Charles L. Walls, Robert F.E. Kolb and Garth D. Sunday served as tellers. Reports were given by Hubert Winpigler and Eugene Rickell of St. John’s High School and Wilbur Ford. Eddie Main and Launder Kiracole, of Frederick High School on Boys’ State held at Annapolis. Herbert Stalin, Boy’s State chairman of the Legion, introduced the boys. He also showed a Boys’ State T-shirt, a memento of the trip. He was cited and recommended for his outstanding work for the Past. It was also announced that the annual picnic will be held August 17 in Huskie Park starting at 1:30 p.m. TEACHING EN ECROPE
Roger W. Babson argues against a guaranteed annual wage, warning it may transfer income from capital to labor and raise costs through higher prices and rents. He invokes a tank analogy to show wage gains depend on productivity, invention, and efficient markets, noting unions drive research and innovation, while long-term contracts should serve resource optimal use.
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Evelyn Sulcer Covell and relatives return from a two week Miami vacation visiting Arthur Silinsky KY and Langlois Motel. Ada Ford Mary Wright Nellie Shaw and Helena Van Fossen attend AWCA leadership training at Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville NY. Donna Jean Hutter born to Greta Mae Barclay and Donald Hutter in Frederick Memorial Hospital. Linda Freeh visits family in Frederick before returning to Port Clinton Ohio.
Among The Sick Mr Russell Brightwell of B and O avenue entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for knee treatment and is reported satisfactory. Mr Hansel Hust of Elm street is in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital, a several day medical patient. Delaplaine Upper College Terrace patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore showing improvement. Nancy Crum, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Crum of East Patrick street, who was observed at Frederick Memorial Hospital, returned home improv ing nicely. Mrs Charlie Byler, formerly of this city and now of Route Four Westminster, convalescing at home after a fall that broke her right forearm. Fred Browning remains in critical condition at his home on Hamilton avenue after a heart attack late last month. John S Fo Young of Muddletown, who entered Prey erry Vepiarial Was for surgery weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mrs Lewis Mart was returned to her Yellow Springs home after twelve days as a medical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The average US farm worker harvested 21 acres of land in LARC versus 35 in 1950 and 40 in 1951.
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