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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1954
Page
2
Senators Byrd and Bridges propose a constitutional amendment to ban deficits in war or emergencies. It would require balancing each fiscal year's budget and force new taxes if revenues fall short. Advocates say it could curb inflation and debt, though critics warn of rigidity and political pressure.
Maryland and Delaware corn tasselled and in silk stage but requires rain for proper kernel development. Hail damaged corn in Chester town area has become quite smutty. oats nearly harvested. tobacco and beans hampered by dry weather. potato and forage crops show slow growth. numerous fruit and vegetable crops report delayed or reduced yields due to drought and hail with regional variations across the Del-Mar Peninsula and Western Maryland.
Mrs Charles Grable of Route 6 Frederick writes to support keeping Emergency Hospital open. She cites personal loss and gratitude for care received, offering to contribute what she can and praying for a solution.
The Eisenhower administration faces strong Senate resistance as Republicans push broad changes to the 1946 atomic law. Critics warn of deep, rapid shifts, potential private monopoly, and relaxed secrecy while Knowland eyes a July 31 target date and warns Congress may not finish before August.
A hailstorm swept across a county area near Frederick damaging corn and crops with large peasized hail. Pastor Charles F Steck of Evangelical Lutheran church injured his foot by stepping on a rusty nail. William M Fout, son of W Marshall Fout, was appointed clearing house clerk at the Commercial and Farmers National Bank in Baltimore. Delegations from independents and Uniteds opposed a proposed ordinance to aid fire companies, leading the Board of Aldermen to defer action. Montrose Iron Works stockholders elected Aaron Rosenstock president with Thomas M Diven as vice president and directors including Rosenstock, Jacob Rosenstock, Arthur Latterter, and Chas Rothenhoefer.
Twenty years ago item notes the death of William M. Hardt Frederick native and Philadelphia banker in his 83rd year. Texas Rangers Rodeo by Frederick Lodge with a parade. B P O Ellis three day engagement at the Fair Grounds. Heat peak 102 degrees. Officer C V Main of state police at Easton visiting home.
Random reflections touch on bachelors and maids, hats, vanity, and social habits. The columnist jokes about men’s fussiness, pocket calendars, and why people react to others in restaurants. He muses on aging, fashion, pets, and the contrast between mechanization and nature, ending with a quip about Kinsey and understanding women.
Senator McCarthy testified before a Senate Rules subcommittee that he uses an almost ideal set of rules for investigations and voiced dismay at some Republican critics. He defended the committee’s power and rejected claims of overreach while condemning efforts to curb access to loyalty security information.
A lengthy Senate filibuster by minority liberals blocks billions in federal legislation and draws sharp criticism of methods used to delay government action. The piece argues such tactics harm the Senate’s credibility and the nation’s welfare amid debates over government ownership versus private enterprise. It notes no censure resolutions are introduced and highlights the political stakes and rhetoric surrounding the dispute.
Carroll County Board of Education accepted resignations of two principals at Westminster area schools and named successors. Henry Kanowicz will replace Dennis Blizzard at Elmer Wolfe High and Elementary, while Andrew W. Mason will take over Taneytown High from John Manspeaker. The meeting opened bids for a Manchester Hampstead area school building and approved 13 new teaching contracts amid 17 resignations.
Circuit Court sat in Winchester Hall for a morning session with James Lighter, 38, on trial for alleged indecent act involving an 8 year old girl at Braddock Heights park May 27. The case adjourned for a midday recess as testimony highlighted Lighter’s good Middletown reputation and contested intent.
Edson notes a Housing and Home Finance visit to Al bert M Cole amid new office decor and quips about a barbecue pit on Capitol Hill. A Pakistan foreign minister joke and a revived backstory on Eisenhower campaign cadre name the Friendly Sons and Daughters of the Friends of Mr and Mrs Franklin Pierce are mentioned as the piece builds on Washington chatter and political lore.
Notes show Tom Stephens, a Dewey activist now with Eisenhower ties, conceived an organization to honor President Pierce after protest letters from Vermont. The plan, discussed in 1948 and revived during the Eisenhower campaign, gained strong traction in Washington campaign circles.
Bliss Mildred Viola Runkles daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman W Runkles of Brunswick married Arthur B Bowers son of Mr and Mrs John A Bowers of Yarrowsburg in a June 15 double ring ceremony at New York Hill Methodist Brunswick. Rev John W Seay officiated amid gladioli mums palms and candelabra with the bride in a net and lace gown and pearl crown veil. JoAnn Runkles served as bridesmaid.
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