We Owe 3 Trillion: A Snapshot of National Debt
In a June projection, Edwin P. Jordan M D explains that the United States faces about three quarters of a trillion dollars in total debt, public and private. He notes private debt is smaller relative to output than in the 1920s, while government debt stands at about 62 percent of gross national product. The economy, he argues, can service the debt as output has expanded since 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Nanhattan Bank
United Nations
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Security Council
Middle East
Eisenhower
Wren
Khrushchev
Khrush
Catoctin Creek
New York
Jour Foud
Theloo
South Market Street
Clarke Place
Far East
Africa
Latin America
Georgetown Pike
Europe
Frank Mantz
Tcr
Ebherz Bros
City Opera House
Little
Johnny Jones
George M. Gahan
R. Sherman R. Roogle
Middletown
Roogle and Palmer
Middletown Supply Company
Chas, W. Sha'fer
West Main Street
John E. Keller
United States
Karushchev
Parkinsons Disease and Little League Ties Remain Strong
A letter discusses Parkinson's disease and its symptoms, noting slow progression and varied tremors. It lauds East Frederick Little League’s hospitality and ongoing Optimist League play, highlighting community support, medical notes, and the league's growth amid adversity. William D. Grove signs as Optimist Little League president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Frederick
Little League
Maryland Avenue
East Freder Jone
Surgical
Ick
Pearwhalming
William D. Grove
Optimist
Lawrence Discusses Talking Better Than Fighting
David Lawrence argues that constructive dialogue can prevent conflicts and reduce harm. He emphasizes diplomacy, clear communication, and restraint as keys to resolving disputes without violence.
Weird Times in the Marlow Column on Summit Doubts
Associated Press analysis argues the seven month diplomacy stalemate over a 1958 summit has misled on negotiations. It notes the Soviets aim to win via threats and propaganda while traditional channels remain unused and questions whether free governments endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uetir
Khrushchev
Eisenbou
Fifty Years Ago From The Columns 4 The News 1908
Fifty years ago readers saw critiques of Khrushchev and Soviet policy, debates on Security Council procedures, and local notes about infrastructure and theater openings. The piece reflects a period voice, linking international tensions with Middletown community details and civic projects.
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns MM The News
Twenty years ago items from The News columns dated July 26 1938 include Rev Paul H Gleichman and Miss Margaret Albaugh named to missions in India with a September wedding and October sail date, plus political notes on Senator Millard Ty dings campaign and the Frederick County Ty dings League. Also notes on Queen Elizabeth II illness and various local incidents including a car dragging accident near Raspberry Plain and a B&O Railroad freight traffic manager appointment in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Board OF Foreign Missions
United Lutheran Church of America
Paul H. Gleichman
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Margaret E. Albaugh
India
Millard M. Tydings
Frederick County
Tydings League
Court House
David
Lewis
Roosevelt
Tydings
AST
Thomas Summers
Knights of Pythias
Maryland
U.S
Leesburg
Albert Henry Danner Jr
Frederick
Roy,s. Smith
Raspberry Plain
Smith
Danner
Loudoun County Heang
Frederick Memorial Hospital
B. & C. Baltimore
Rk. E. Coleman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Northwest
Mr. Coleman
Chicago
Carl H. Groninger
Improvements on U S Route 40 West of Patapsco
The State Roads Commission will begin further upgrades to Baltimore National Pike Route 40 west of the Patapsco River in Howard County. Plans include a center median guard rail to reduce head on collisions and median water drains redesigned to divert water to the east bound gutter, speeding safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Patapsco River
Howard County
Soviet note sparks pressure for quicker Western response
The piece recounts how the Soviet December letter to Eisenhower prompted initial White House and State Department hesitation, provoking allied concern and slowing reply. It notes Dulles and Eisenhower were pressured to rise above cautious diplomacy as a second Soviet note arrived and Soviet propaganda appeared effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouedl
State Department
Eisenhower
Secretary
Dulles
Comet Capers Weekend Events At City Playgrounds
The city playgrounds announce a packed week of Comet Capers activities led by the staff. Programs include beginners tennis, teen basketball, mixed volleyball, story hours, craft instruction, puppet shows, and a “Share a Game” period across multiple parks with the Music Lady conducting rhythm programs and a Sunday Jefferson Community Band concert at Baker Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Playground
William Tatler
Bathhouse
Craft
Lincoln Park
Tiny Tot Town
Staley Park
Chapel Park
Maryland Park
Linden Hills
Babee Park
Baker, Park
Mullinix Park
Harmon
McCurdy
Baker Park
Mary’land Park
Rosedale
Park
McCurdy Field
Lincoln
Mullinix Parks
Harmon Field
Land Park
Babee, Park
Rosedale Park
Mullinixs Park
Lincoln|Park
Baker Park Square
East Third
T!rabes
East Third Park
Tiny! Tot Town
Deaths reported in Frederick area obituaries
Multiple death notices from Frederick area: 3 day old Elizabeth Crum daughter of William and Barbara Crum near Walkersville died in Frederick Memorial Hospital. Agnes Faherty DeLander of Harpers Ferry died at Garlock Convalescent Hospital Hagerstown aged 76. Effie E. Gaver 88 of Myersville died at home of daughter Ethel Shaver. Charles Thomas Nicholson Sr 81, retired farmer, died in Montgomery County General Hospital Olney. Surviving relatives listed. services scheduled at local funeral homes and churches with graveside and burial arrangements in Mt. Hope Woodsboro St. Peter's Bolivar St. John’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Crum
Jean Elizabeth Crum
William
Barbara Eaves Crum
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William Bruce Crum Jr
Mark Edward Crum
Barbara Ann Crum
Airs
Bruce Crum
Frederick Route 3
Clarence Eaves
G. C. Barton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
Agnes DeLander
Agnes Faherty DeLander
Harpers Ferry
Garlock Convalescent Hospital
Hagerstown
John J
Mary D. Faherty
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Garland DeLauder
Harry Nussear
Robert Mogan
Hopewell
John G
Bolivar
Phillip J
Falls Church
Claude Koonce
Washington
Dailey
Charles Thomas Nicholson
Charles Thomas Nicholson Jr
Montgomery County General Hospital
Brookeville
Olney
George W
Eliza Ann Nicholson
Funeral services for Robert H Oray Jr. held in Thurmont
Funeral services for Robert H Oray Jr. were held Friday at a Thurmont funeral home, with Rev. Charles H. Corbett and Rev. David Crawford officiating. Interment was in Leesburg Cemetery, Virginia, with full military rites by Fort Detrick personnel. Pallbearers also from Fort Detrick included several sergeants and specialists. Also noted were services for Kenneth Franklin Jenkins near Jefferson, with burial at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Lydia Pearl Jenkins and family. Jenkins worked for Best Construction. A note about Europe’s tallest building near Stockholm, intended for 3,100 Swedish State Power Board employees, is included.
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Robert Horay Jr
Washington
Thurmont
Charles H. Corbett
David Crawford
Leesburg Cemetery
Virginia
Fort Detrick Perpen
Thompkins
Krasnor
Pic
Jacobs
Browning
Andrews
Stangl
Carlson
Morrison
Traylor
Fort Detrick
Sfc
Barnhouse
Pickering
Pfc
Prime
Freese
Ackerman
Callahan
Erspamer
M. L. Creager and Son
Kenneth Franklin Jenkins
Jefferson
East Church Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
M. BR. Eichison and Son
Jenkins
Lydia Pearl Jenkins
Mountville
Joseph E. Jenkins
Best Construction Company
Rocksville
Christine 3. Jenkins
Union Bridge
Hume Davis
Doubs
Robert Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Boubs
Europe
Racksta
Stockholm
Swedish State Power Board
Theapital
Beir ut Braced For Fighting In Revolt Skirmishes
In Beirut and Tripoli, government and rebel forces clash as the revolt against President Camille Chamoun’s pro Western government continues. A three hour battle in Basra quarter kills a woman and a child and a nearby young man. pro government civilians return fire. US troops remain unharmed and inactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Middle East
Basra
Awoman
Tripoli
Camille Chamoun
Hospital Patients List From Frederick Memorial Hospital
The report notes numerous admissions and surgeries at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Among the sick are Meryl Shankle and Mrs Charles Collins undergoing major procedures, several children receiving tonsillectomies or wrist fractures, and multiple adults under surgical care, including Mrs Kenneth Anderson and Mrs Walter Harper, with residences cited in Frederick area and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meryl Shankle
Mower Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles E. Collins
Near
Urbana
Church Home and Hospital
Baltimore
Marcia Engiar
Carlos Engiar
Emimusburg
Wariner Hospital
Gettysburg
Dwayne
Wanda
Grayson L. Masser
Queen Street
Lucretia Geisler
Preston Geisler
East Sixth Street
Martin Brown
Howard Brown
John W. Croneburg
John W W. Droneburg
West Patrick Street
Kenneth Anderson
Ialey Avenue
Herman Davis Woodbine
Hugh Keller
Keller
Walter Harper
Thurmont
Births Reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick memorial hospital announced births from July 22 to July 24. Toward Lewis and Pauline C Hewitt of Thurmont welcomed Terry Lee, their fifth child and fourth son, born Wednesday. Charles Stitely and Mary Buchanan welcomed Charles Edward Jr. on Wednesday. Charles Schultz and Elva Weagley of Foxville welcomed Dwayne Eric on Tuesday. John Grimm and Frances Adkins of Ijamsville welcomed John Ogle Jr. on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Toward Lewis
Thurmont
Terry Lee
Lewis
Pauline C. Hewitt
Charles Stitely
South Market Street
Charlies Edward Jr
Suitely
Mary Buchanan
Urbana
Charles Schultz
Charles Schultz, Route 5, First Child, A Son, Dwayne Eric
Schultz
Elva Weagley
Foxville
John Grimm
Jamsville
John Ogle Jr
Grimm
Frances Adkins
Ijamsville
iPersonals and Drowning Incident Reported
iPersonals notes birthday observances for H L Spalding and S T Hickman in Florida. A Frederick and Mountaindale group returned from a southern States tour visiting Daytona Beach and Cypress Gardens. Also reported is a Moscow Izvestia letter about 25 people drowning when a homemade boat overturned during a Young Communist League excursion near Omsk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Hickman
San Benito
Coral Gables
Fla
Harry Ramsburg
Frederick
Charles Ramsburg
Middletown
Mary Bochmann
Vicki
Connie Summers
Mountaindale
States
John J. Chisalm
McCoy Air Force Base
Orlando
Chisolm
Daytona Beach
Cypress Gardens
Sailor Land
Bok
Lake Wales
Air Force Base
Chisolms
Moscow
IAP
Izvestia
Young Communist League
Omsk
Siberia
Stone by pass base laid for Frederick road project
The first chipped stone base for the Frederick by pass on the north side is shown with the west leg under construction by R F. Kime, Inc. The stone bed is seven inches deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Frederick By-Pass
Nick Yinger
RF. Kime, Inc
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THE
Great Southern
MFG
Fretenck
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
NEA Service
Little Leazne
ASME
Alice Ie
Japan
Lawrence
By David Lawrence
Marlow
Weird Times
Associated Press News
Pul Huwyusaucley
Jordan
Mideast
London
Elizabeth iI
Buckingham Palace
Britain
U. S.40
Patapsco
Eisen- Rowee
Hovsl
Carroll County and Davis Library
Davis Library
Manchester
Hampstead
Windsor
Taneytown
Sykesville
Mt Airy
Lana E. Barnes
Melinda Barr
Ralph W. Baumgardner Sr
Charles Beard
Sue Ellen Beitzel
Johnny Boose
Kyle L. Close
Kathy Conger
Colette Corbin
Deborah L. Crumbacker
Ellen Dix
Margaret Dix
Joyce Denrie Fringer
LaRue Gassmas
Connie L. Green
Phyllis Green
Ronald Green
David Green
Michael Green
Rodney Helwig
Melissa Jean Howenstein
LaVerne Hughes
Nancy Hunter
Vickee Wicks
Carol Wisner
Ruthann Wisner
Lenape Park
Brandywine
West Chester
Wilmington
Del
Canadian Red
Ottawa
Canada
Hewevar
Effie E. Gaver
Charles H. Gaver
Sirs
Ethel, Shaver
North
Jefferson Street
Myersville
Martian
Salina Warner Gross
Nnckle
Grossnickle Church of the Brethren
Mamie Musgrove Nicholson
Mary V. House
Allen L. Nicholson
Charles T. Nicholson Jr
Sneak J. Peddicord
Silver Spring
Roy W. Barber
Laytonsville
St. John’s Cemetery
Associated Press
Albany
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Bismarck
Boston
Buffalo
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Fort Worth
Helena
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Nami
Milwaukee
Mpis
Seattle
Tampa
Tia
Tat Beg UA
MEA Be
iPersonals
Air
H. L. Spalding
Point of Rocks
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