General Ely to lead shift in Indochina defense plan
Gen Paul Ely appointed to reshape Indochina defenses after the fall of Bien Phu signals failure of the Navarre plan. Paris, Hanoi, and Geneva discussions frame a broader Southeast Asia defense effort with generals Valay and others coordinating with allied nations. Military action shifts focus from tactics to strategic reorganization as political factors loom large in the crisis. Meanwhile at Price Electric, Husky Social Club hosts a shrimp feed with executives Roughan and Wolfe in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diet Bien Phu
Navarre
Indochina
France
Far East
Ho Chi Minh
Paul Ely
Paris
Geneva
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Ely
U. S
Wilson
Japan
Husky Social Club
Price Electric Corporation
Husky Park
Corporation of
Highland Street
L. ¥. Roughan
James V. Roughan
Joseph Wolfe
Irving Plunkard
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
June 12 1904 items include mayoral race between Democrat George Edward South and Republican E Peter Mantz in a four precinct city election with 1785 registered voters, barber shop sale to Air Otis Angenvine, annual memorial exercises of Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias honoring John C Hardt, Roger B Wood son of J E R Wood to receive Bachelor of Laws at University of Virginia with debating award, Warfield and Henry Gullinger find a five leaf clover on Fourth street pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward South
E. Peter Mantz
AIR
Otis Angevine
Washington
Clarence Miller
Court Street
Mountain City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Temple
John C. Hardt
H. Dorsey Etchison
David King
Roger B. Wood
J. E R. Wood
Lews
University of Virginia
Mr. Wood
Board of Visitors
Jefferson_ SRS
Warfield
Henry Gullnger
Patrick Street
Fourth Street Pike
Full Democratic Ticket Named In City Election
Twenty Years Ago items from The Columns of the News dated June 12 1934 report the full Democratic ticket headed by Lloyd C Culler for mayor and Louis E Eichelberger for city treasurer chosen by plebiscite majorities up to 3 1 124. Edward P Oden the leading Republican lost by 30 votes in the close race. A June wedding at St Anne's Episcopal Amnapelis united Dorothy Stac kay of San Francisco and Rodgers Quinn of Frederick and Durham NC. A Brunswick street parade described as the largest ever opened the 29th state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with more than 5000 watchers followed by a crab feast and dance. Degrees were conferred on 39 Mt St Mary's College Emmitsburg graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Culler
Louis E. Eichelberger
Tezister
Pleis
Edward P. Oden
St Anne's Episcopal Church
Amnapelis
Dorothy Stackay
San Francisco
Cebs
da Ur Wolkham Rodgers Quinn
Frederick
Durham
N.C
Brunswick
Order of Eazies
Wren
Mt St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Trooper J Ioe Hardy Promoted in Maryland
J Ioe Hardy, a trooper assigned to Barracks B for over two years, was promoted today by Cal Elmer F Munshower, superintendent, after Governor McKeldin confirmed the appointment. Hardy, a native of Washington County, resides at 39 Devonshire Road, Hagerstown, and has been stationed in Frederick for a little over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. . Hardy
Jonedeus
Cal
Elmer F.munshower
McKeldin
Washington County
Hardy
Devonshire Road
Hagerstown
Frederick
W. W. Corbin
Maryland State Police
Waterloo
Waldorf
Col. Eimer
F. Munshower
MSP
Carroll County
Tt Corbin
Emmitsburg
W.K. May
Corbin
Frederick Avenue
PTA County Council
Toastmasters Club
the Elks
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Local Members Honored By Quarter Century Club
The Potomac Edison System Quarter Century Club held its annual dinner in Hagerstown on June 10. Forty three employees were initiated for twenty five years of service with PF and Blue Ridge Transportation Company, receiving go-year pins and certificates. Local honorees included Ira W. Stottlemyer Margaret E. Thomas Arthur C. Bradley and others. Special service pins were awarded for 30 35 40 45 and 50 years with group members from the area. Also noted were ongoing years of service among several local residents. In a separate Frederick County Farm Bureau meeting Group 4 discussed Federal Budget and Taxation and the St Lawrence Seaway with leader Howard Smith presenting U S Government receipts and expenditures for 1954 and an agricultural budget from 1953 54. Recommendations urged balancing budgets and gradual debt reduction with revenue measures curtailed after emergencies. A Geography Quiz led by Mrs John Arthur Summers concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison System
Hagerstown
Utility and Transportation Company
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Ira W. Stottlemyer
Margaret E. Thomas
Arthur C. Bradley
Guss M. Spangler
A. Pauline Stull
Charles E. Troupe
Potomac Edison
George &. Crouse
Albert W Kefanver
Byron A. Wincbrener
Henry A. Mapaha
John J. Whitmore
Francis H. Darner
Lawrence X. Gouker
Roy L. Boyer
Joseph S. Stephens
Frank 4. Castle
Charles H. Fraley
W. Roscoe Rockwell
Robert D. Osurn
James H. Baker
Richard Wawker
Raymond E. Selby
Charles F. Troxell
Ueagersing George
Ebc Crouse
Albert W. Kefauver
Byron 4. Winebrewer
Henry A. Mageha
Farm Bureau
Frederick County
Howard Smith
Buckerstown
U. S
National Farm Bureau
John Arthur Summers
Howard- Smith
Miss Nichols
Ruby Nichols
Mary E. Yingling
North Market Street
Miss Yingling
Paul Smith
George.k. Smith
Phyllis Stuckey
Margaret Alyers
Roxie Montgomery
Ann Renn
Lois Thomas
Lillian Bader
Lavenia Hoffman
Helen Daugherty
Hilda, Haller
Margaret Creeger
Ellen Freed
Vivian Freed
Shirley Fogle
Eleanor Weagley
Barbara
Sibert
Norman Snyder
Jack Cogswell
Richard De[trick
Merril Yohn
George Harting
Donald Cecil
Harold Late
Donald Getrick
Joseph Burke
Edward Akers
Richard Metcalf
Donald Null
Herman Brust
Charles L. Jackson
Calvary Methodists Church
McCarthy controversy row viewed by Europeans
Washington dispatch analyzes how Europeans judge the McCarthy affair through the eyes of Americans abroad. It notes most Europeans care more about US economic and military aid than domestic politics and finds McCarthy’s voting record shows cooperation with allies, not isolationism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Washington
Europe
Swaitzerlad
France
Britain
Brownus
McCarthy
Wismansion Genstam Teterpinnett
United States
Jamarican Congress
Farone
Tojday
Senate
Wisconsin
Italy
Vandenberg
United Nations
Security Council
Ferguson
ECA ‘Economic Cooperation Administration
Western
Watkins
Utah
Spain
Germany
India
McClellan
Indochina
China
COP Anti-Trust Division Faces Criticism Amid Tough Stance
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reviews the antitrust division under Judge Stanley Barnes, noting many cases settled by consent decree. The piece contrasts shorter timing and cost savings with criticism that enforcement has weakened. It highlights budget cuts, docket management changes, and two recent large penalties for price fixing and decree violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington Correspondent
Washington
Department of Justice
Stanley H. Barnes
San Francisco
Q and A Mixed History and Sports Snippet
A compilation of trivia style Q and A covering Nellie Bly daily life Cape Cod discovery Bartholomew Gosnold and other notes. Includes a boxing result Bobby Woods KO over Henry Davis in Boise Idaho with Davis unable to answer the 15th round jaw injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technicat
KO Boise
Idaho
Bobby Woods
Spokene
Henry Davis
Honolulu
Miss Barnhart Receives Fulbright Grant at Goucher College
Goucher College 63rd commencement June 13 awarded degrees to 141 women led by Eleanor Hoyle Barnhart daughter of Dr and Mrs William R Barnhart of Frederick Maryland. Barnhart a political science major held multiple campus offices, earned Phi Beta Kappa and Who's Who honors, and was chosen for the UN Intern program and a Fulbright grant for a year at the University of Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barnhart
Goucher College
Eleanor Hoyle Barnhart
William R. Barnhart
Magnolia Avenue
Frederick
Barnhart
Goucher
Goucher College Inter- Faith Association
Students’ Organization
Ebs
Mee Shakirasee
Side Glances Local News and Social Notes
Side Glances reports husband Charles K. Rhoderick now a patient at Emergency Hospital. Kay details travel, weddings, promotions, and births including a Florida trip by Dr. and Mrs. Leggett and family visits in Maryland, a Virginia chemist position, and a York Portsmouth league score. Police promotion updates note W. W. Corbin becoming lieutenant and Waterloo Barrack command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Rhoderick
Childe Rich Wedding at Wire Home in Lovettsville
John Edwin Childs known as Chick aged 24 and Nancy Allen Rich aged 24 joined in marriage at the Wire home in Lovettsville Va on a Saturday evening June 4 The ceremony officiated by Rev H J Kettler of the Evangelical United Brethren Church The wedding party included Elizabeth Denaux as matron of honor Adelaide Davis Louise Whitman and Marilyn Hickman The bride wore white satin and a South Carolina trip followed The groom a Shepherd College student and the bride a former teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Childs
Chick
Airs
Jack Childs
Bolivar
W. Va
Nancy Allen Rich
George Wire
Lovettsville
Wire
H. ©. Kettler
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Walkereville
Elizabeth Denaux
Salisbury
N.C
Adelaide Davis
Grafton
Louise Whitman
Marilyn Hickman
Frank Cavalier
South Carolina
Shepherd College
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General Els
the News
Quarter Century Club
Thomas M. Nant
J. E.G
Cumberland
Eligibi Iy
E. D
Batesville
Ind
Purdue University
Air Force
Sirs
B. M.S
Oakland
Calyf
Faitow
Darlingston
S. C
Veterans Administration
M. H
Indianapolis
Port Riley
Kansas
Fort Riley
Nial
Joseph F. Stanton
Madison Street
Stanton
Carl I. Bender
Melvin Fowler
Fowler
Waterstown
Sexuqlt
Great Britain
Mrs. Arthur
Paul E. Taylor
Mt. Airs
King's Callege
New Castle
Del
Hyattstown Christian Church
Hyattstown
Oy Sientiay
Taylor
Mt Airs High School
Maryland Institute of Art
Baltimore
Ewe
College
Tate
Mr. Tatlor
Lim. Tf
Celanese Corp
Aluminum Co
Antitrust Division
Congress
Antitrust Law Administration
Western Pennsylvania Sand and Gravel Association
Willis G. Sullivan
Robert C. Huth, Sr
Krause Milling Co
Milwaukee
Nellie Bly
Blackwell's Island
Cape Con
Bartholomew Gosnold
Redwoods
United
United States Military Academy
James Garfield
Ohio
Panuan New Guinea
Kitiwana
Ociety
William H. B. Anders
West Church Street
Charlottesville
Anders
Marguerite Anders
Union Bridge
K Gladys Lion
Connellsville
Ira
Petre
Garkida
West Africa
Joyce Bernice
Petres
Daniel
Guyton
Burkittsville
Merr! Waters
Mid- Wetawn
Jeannine Marie
Frederick Memorial Hospital
W.S Wachtel
Myersville
W. I. Deter. Walkersvile
Virgie Manning
Akron
Onio
Merril Waters
Denise
Richard A. Beachley
W. Main Street
Middletown
Louise Zapf
California
Bertha Steel
Mt. Airy
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Ill
Lloyd
Bill
Ashich
Omaha
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Reno
Robert Wheeler
Braddock Heights
East Main Street
J. Fred Main
Teresa Limner
Syracuse
John D. Mause, Jr
Grace M. P. Rhoderick
Mliddletown
Pennsylvania
L. L. Leggett
Suzanne
Patsy
Florida
Pvt
Albert R. Hardy
Fort Jackson
D. C
Alr
John H. Hardy
Florence
Oliver Ginegan
Airy
Silver Spring
Charles T. Brosius
St. Agnes Parochial School
Arlington, Va
Helen Hodges
Tampa
Fla
Elizabeth Reece
Floyd Griffin
Miss Hodges
Richmond
Virginia Agricultural Laboratory
Allen R. Smith, Jr
Allen R. Smith
Woodsboro
U. S. United States
le Havre
Switzerland
Armstrong Prescott
Ero Film Company
Ricardo Luigi
Allen
New York
Madrid
Sterling Bellinger
Thurmont
Katrina Marie
Annie Warner
Gettysburg
Russell Damuth
Howard R. Damuth
Lester
Birely. Thurmont
Park Ridge
Lyles Zabriskie
Eleanor Zabriskie
Donald Miller
Dayton, Ohio
Harry Hetterly
J. Homer Remsberg
South America
Ecuador
Quito
Ir. Remsberg
Piedmont League
York
Portsmouth
Lynchburg
Colonial Heights
Petersburg
Newport News
Lancaster
Tage
Childe—Rich
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