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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
4
The Frederick News issue from Tuesday June 19 1956 presents the daily news format with masthead details. It cites publishing practices, subscription options, and AP affiliation, listing office contact and rate structures for readers and advertisers.
Washington reflects on global danger from Soviet power and strategic threats to the United States while highlighting science on Venus and cancer survival gains. Scientists warn radio waves reveal Venus heat and conquest risks, urging early cancer treatment as millions could be saved with timely care.
The excerpt recounts discussions at the City Register's office on revising local assessments and reflects on cold war debates over nuclear arms and deterrents. It profiles Dr. Thomas of Frederick, a long-serving physician, and notes local events including a freight car incident and a Maryland Pharmaceutical Association meeting.
A historical note contrasts NATO protection with fear of Soviet invasion via nuclear options and reduced land armies. It discusses Communists infiltrating Western parliaments and within the United States, with Supreme Court justices labeling Communist activity as a political party.
Officers hunted in the foot hills area for the body of Tommie Robert Cooke 24 after Edward Leon Williams 27 admitted shooting the minister who gave rides to hitchhikers. Williams said Cooke had given him a ride and the body was found near Taft Oklahoma.
Postmaster James A. Grove announces a Safe Drivers award ceremony Friday July 6 at 8 p m in Winchester Hall auditorium. Nine Frederick post office employees will receive citations from M R Clarke regional director of the Washington region. Col Elmer F Munshower Maryland State Police superintendent speaks. a safety film will follow. officials at various government levels and Post Office Department staff plan to attend.
The article details the marriage of Miss Lois A Town and Mr Theron D Green in All Saints Church. It notes a hail storm with damage near Rosemont Brunswick, reports new Ladies Auxiliary officers, and discusses foreign policy commentary tied to Soviet and U S leaders with emphasis on world peace through democratic governments.
Frederick area births listed for June 14 to 18 include Debra Ann Hall, Joseph Mark Richards, Linda Gail Plunkard, Dennis James McKenzie, Donna Elaine Bloomenauer, David Allen Schultz Jr, Jacqueline Suzanne Long, Kim Arthur Mayyasi, Wayne Richard Johnson, Michael Eugene Fawley, Helen Linda Creager, and others. Noted spouses, birthplaces, and parental names accompany each entry. Citizenship Day observance announced by President Eisenhower. Local police filed charges for license violations reckless driving and related offenses.
Prince Bernhard flew home from Stockholm after a report alleging influence by faith healer Miss Greet Hofmans over Queen Juliana. The Dutch government denied a rift or abdication link, while Hofmans faced international backlash from Der Spiegel.
The Junior Red Cross leadership program returns to Hood College with sessions from June 24 to July 1. Delbert Pugh will direct the program with staff from the Eastern Area and local chapter officials. Registration opens Sunday at noon. Local nurse Edith Thompson assists with check ins. Delegates from Frederick Chapter Patricia Holliday and Gladys Garner will attend along with Eastern Area delegates. A public program is planned and registered nurses will aid in the infirmary throughout the sessions.
Thirteen members of the 797th Engineer Company Panel Bridge left for a six month training under a new government program for boys aged 17 to 18 1 2 years. They begin at Fort Knox Kentucky for three months and after a furlough proceed to Fort Belvoir Virginia for three months of specialized engineer school. Captain Herman B Hopkins commands the company. The group includes Charles E Baker Frederick area RFD 6 Kenneth L Martin RFD 1 Thurmont John M Masser RFD 5 Frederick John R Mohler RFD 6 Frederick Ronald D Nikirk West Fifth street Frederick Harold L Ritenour North Market street Frederick Larry E Swope Brunswick Edward G Toms RFD 3 Frederick John C Stup RFD 5 Frederick Daniel H Toms RFD 1 Middletown Robert E Powers Wilson Place Frederick Donald F Martin RFD 1 Thurmont William Kimmel Lee Place and others. They left on June 9.
London reports indicate Britain will propose local self rule for Cyprus with a future plebiscite on union with Greece to pacify the island’s rebellion. The plan would grant election of a Cypriot government while Britain retains defense and foreign affairs. Violence continued as two Greek Cypriots were sentenced for the murder of a British RAF corporal.
A source close to Premier Nasser said the Soviet Union offered to lend Egypt 1.12 billion dollars to finance the Aswan Dam. Nasser indicated he would not accept the offer at present, citing careful study.
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