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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
10
Frederick Chronicle reports on early June events in the town with notices, arrivals, and updates from local guilds and officials. Residents are urged to attend upcoming market days and watch for further proclamations.
State Roads Commission member Russell H. McCain warned Kiwanis Club that rising road construction costs risk delaying Maryland’s modernization plan. He outlined price increases since 1940, current per mile costs for primary and dual highways, and a five year funding schedule, noting prewar price levels and obsolete mileage. He praised James H. Gambrill Jr. for safeguarding the Frederick Hagerstown highway and discussed toll roads and bridge tunnel options.
University of Maryland Extension experts urged advance preparation against Japanese beetle and European corn borer damage at a mass meeting for Frederick County sweet corn growers. The program featured three airplanes a helicopter and ground equipment demonstrations plus remarks by entomologists and county officials.
Hood College dean Mrs May and her daughter Margaret plan Maywoods on Braddock Mountain five miles from Frederick to host an arboretum a bird sanctuary and a wildflower preserve for Hood students and area youth. They work with federal state and local agencies to plant 1500 shrubs and trees and create wildlife borders to attract birds and small animals and prevent soil erosion.
Mrs. May and Margaret pursue three tree nature study projects at Maywoods aimed at creating an arboretum with an outdoor theater in a natural amphitheater near Middletown valley. A pine wind shield with dogwood and wild plum will surround the stage as they plant and tend trees, while highlighting the pastures and scenic hillside. The project is a long term hobby with expected results in five to ten years.
The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a draft bill revision that would give the President sole authority to start a military draft and delay operations for at least 75 days after passage. Drafting would begin only if voluntary enlistments fail to meet manpower needs. Chairman Andrews will offer the measure as a committee amendment.
Congress considers a bill to reduce four star officers in the Army and Navy by January 1, 1950. Each service would be allowed five four star commanders, with three extras currently. Extra four stars would face retirement or demotion by month end. The bill would also require Fleet Admirals Ernest J. King and Chester W. Nimitz to retire by July 1 but retain rank and full pay for life by act of Congress.
The Taiyo Maru, a 64-ton Japanese fishing vessel, has been adrift in mid Pacific for nearly a month after breaking down between Guam and Okinawa on May 5. The U S Navy reports the ship was located about 200 miles south of Kobe and food was dropped to the crew by an Army patrol plane. The destroyer John T. Kell is due to arrive with aid tomorrow.
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