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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
6
Washington reports the steel strike tightens the economy as the government suspends plans to ease July 1 steel usage restrictions for home building and recreation projects. Production near halt feared. 850000 CIO steelworkers strike continues 19th day with no breakthrough.
Emmitsburg roundup lists visits from Mr and Mrs George Combs Arlington VA to Mrs Walter Peppler. birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Lower Biglerville PA at Warner Hospital Gettysburg. multiple weekend visits by Zurgable Shorb Topper Warthen Sanders Hock Betz Kelly and others. memorial travel by David Martin from Memphis to Emmitsburg. composition closes noting Rice as widely used.
University of Maryland expert Frank Bentz highlights that nitrogen sidedressing can raise corn yields in some cases such as a Southern Maryland farm where yield jumped from 14 to 72 bushels per acre. He cautions results vary and factors like soil type and previous manure influence profitability. For more details request Agronomy Mimeo No. 67 from the Agronomy Department.
Free State farmers plant an estimated 36000 acres of sweet corn for canning and processing, up nine percent from last year. Maryland ranks fourth in acreage and production among 29 states, with high value canning crops. Last year Maryland growers earned over 1500000 dollars from nearly 72000 tons of sweet corn sold to processors. The Agriculture Department notes canning’s critical role in the state’s farming economy, supplying over 95 percent of growers income from sweet corn.
A survey presents six residents naming Emma Stull Carlos Gosnell Joseph Haines Betty Selby William Snyder and Staley Hahn. Opinions split on whether extremely hot weather or severe winter weather is more objectionable. Grange notes mention Braddock Grange open meeting June 10 showing two films This Our Lord and Floods by Soil Conservation official J Thomas Summers led the program. Also bees: transferring 190 new hives best during fruit blooming season.
HAGERSTOWN June 20 There will be no automatic increase in social security benefits on July 1 for current recipients says W S King manager of the Hagerstown Social Security Office Confusion stems from concurrent discussions of new amendments to the Social Security Act The 1950 amendments provided a September 1950 increase and the latest House passage would raise payments by at least five dollars monthly but not until August 1952 If enacted and approved benefits for August checks would rise and be paid in September Those already retired can file in July with benefits calculated under the new formula but may not receive the maximum rate immediately due to wage credit posting delays Workers may accept smaller payments now and later seek a recalculation to include earlier wages and receive any due back payments Mr King notes overpayments will be issued as wages are posted and recalculations completed
The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers holds its annual summer conference at the University of Maryland College Park on July 15 to 17. Local leaders from across the state will attend with Mrs. A D Pollack Urbana to represent Frederick county at a July 16 Town Hall on school understanding. Chimes were installed at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Adamstown with an organ recital planned for June 30.
Preliminary price support rates for Maryland wheat at Baltimore terminal markets are 2.13 dollars per bushel for No 3 garlicky wheat. Garlick free wheat is 15 cents higher, No 2 grade two cents higher. Soybeans get 2.50 dollars per bushel for No 2 or better with moisture under 14 percent. Loans may be applied for through January 31, 1953. storage must protect from weather insects rodents and theft.
A relative compares a woman enduring misfortune to a skilled boxer who rolls with punches to lessen impact. The piece argues experience helps one absorb blows, while an awkward beginner reacts with stiffness and fear in the ring.
University of Maryland Extension issues Fact Sheet 31 titled Managed Milking. The four-page guide by J B Schabinger and J W Pou explains eight steps in the managed milking routine with pictures. Free copies are available from the County Agent or the Bulletin Room Symons Hall Park.
A reflective note by N A Lufburro on usefulness of gadgets and people who avoid duties. The message insists every tool and person has a purpose, from the ringing telephone to singing birds, urging action and usefulness in everyday tasks.
Frederick County unit Md Artifical Breeding Cooperative reports May 1952 results for Circuits 1 and 2 with cow totals and first service figures. Brattleboro notes 365 day test completion for Inka Legis Posch Fobes and welcomes Edwin H England Jr and Robert H Holter as new Holstein-Friesian Association members. The Antartic continent is noted for having the highest average elevation.
A dated notes column teaches English usage misuses and pronunciation. It highlights common mistakes in tense and pronoun reference and offers a daily vocabulary focus on the word impassive defined as devoid of emotion. The piece includes guidance on pronunciation and spelling quirks and urges readers to improve by mastering one word daily.
Questions and answers cover Harold Ickes called old curmudgeon in American politics. Other items note yeasts versus bacteria, West Point cadet strength 2498, Israel last admitted to UN, Georges Bizet authored Carmen, and 1855 Army camel train experiment failed by rocky New Mexico terrain.
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