March Brings Wintry Start With Sleet Across Regions
March began with wintry weather as sleet hit the city and mountains, leaving Gambrill State Park white while Frederick saw rain and a 33 degree low rising to 38. By 8.30 am 0.30 inch had fallen. Forecaster predicted occasional rain with highs near 40, then partly cloudy windy and colder tomorrow. Nearby Harrisburg reported sleet and snow this morning. February ended wet with above normal precipitation, then cooled after a brief cold start and a 49 degree high yesterday.
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Gambrill State Park
Frederick
Gambrill Park
Mercury
Harrisburg
A New Type Of War In Korea Faces New Challenges
The article describes a shift in combat in Korea where massed Chinese forces outpace supply and medical support, forcing ground troops to rely on hand to hand fighting. It portrays Chinese soldiers as limitless, while Western forces struggle to stop them with limited resources and overwhelming numbers. The piece emphasizes a primitive, deadly war where massed infantry and bayonets prevail over technology.
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Korea
Prayers for Russia Move on buses and Pope Pius XII Birthday
A seven year old girl on a Washington bus prays for Russia to stop being bad so it can love God again. Pope Pius XII will turn 75 and mark 12 years as pope. Yugoslavia seeks more funds from the U S and allies. President Truman pledges full vigor to civil rights legislation.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Arson trial challenge in 1901 local note
In 1901 a defense sought to dismiss an arson indictment claiming a juror was underage. Judge Henderson ruled no prejudice shown. Livery stable sold to G Ed Myers with April 1 handover. John H Mainhart harvested 95 acres near Frederick yielding 3,000 bushels. Gregg awarded Jefferson to Frederick mail contract at 88 dollars, Shaff awarded Jefferson to Lander mail at 150 dollars yearly. Frederick County National Bank adds improved iron vault door.
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Henderson
Horace C. Zacharias
G. Ed Myers
John H. Mainhart
James Hauck
Frederick
Samuel A. Gregg
Jefferson
Francis Shaff
Lander
Frederick County National Bank
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
March 1 1931 notes a surge of young men facing sentences drawing comment from Associate Judge Arthur D Willard who calls it a serious situation March rain boosts Fishing Creek reservoir to 45000000 gallons nearly an inch on day one The city records sale of a two story eight room cottage and large Maryland avenue lot in Braddock Heights from Thomas Haller to Carlotta Hayes for about 4500 dollars reflecting Heights pioneer ownership
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Arthur D. Willard
Fishing Creek
Thomas H. Haller
Carlotta Hayes
Maryland Avenue
Braddock Heights
Haller
Heights
Letters To The Editor on Higher Teacher Salaries
Letters discuss reactions to February News articles on teacher pay, government, and education policy. A reader criticizes a teacher considering leaving for higher pay, urges loyalty, and urges hold the line, while noting war delayed building programs and advocating more visual aids and discipline. The piece also comments on Frederick mayor salaries, taxes, and civic leadership. Jesse C. Shaver closes with a Virginia Union entry reminder.
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the News
Teather
Columm One
Washington
Rates May Be Cut Across Maryland Fire Insurance
Fire insurance rates on some property classes will drop effective April 1 1981 in Maryland though Frederick and nearby counties see little change. State Insurance Commissioner Claude A Hanley announced revised manual rates by the Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau with lower rates for in and out livestock, farm machinery and equipment about 45 percent and auto service stations 2 to 55 percent. Rural protection may see minor reductions for qualified volunteer departments.
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Frederick
Maryland
Claude A. Hanley
Insurance Commissioner
Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau
Swami Predicts A Curious 1951 For Hal Boyle
Washington March 1 ED CREAGH reports Boyle tests a drugstore swami predicting presidents at once and various futures. The column shows humorous exchanges, noting the device offers yes no answers for pennies and yields quirky responses about Stalin and Eisenhower. The piece questions swami honesty and ends with a wry note on trying to obtain straight answers.
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ED Creagh
Hal Boyle
Washington
Joe Stalin
United States
Swaim
Swami
Truman
Eisenhower
Taft
Stalin
Local Birthdays and Trips Highlight Community Notices
Mr. John H Hoff of 101 Pennsylvania avenue marks his 1st birthday today. Mr. and Mrs J E Stoner of Woodsboro depart for a south and southwest tour with Mexico as a goal. In Mexico City they will spend time visiting. WL West Schnauffer of Brunswick observes a birthday anniversary on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Eyler near New Windsor announce the birth of a son at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Eyler is the former Edna Young of near Westminster and worked as a deputy in the Carroll County Clerk's office at the courthouse.
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John H. Hoff
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. E. Stoner
Woodsboro
Mexico
Mexico City
WL. West Schnauffer
Brunswick
Kenneth Eyler
New Windsor
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Debate on presidential terms and broader reform
The column argues for replacing a fixed two four year terms with a parliamentary style system, citing Wilson’s advocacy for two terms with accountability, and contrasts it with earlier third term debates. It notes historical context from 1912, Roosevelt, Taft, and McKinley, alongside Canada and Britain models.
Communists May Make Do Or Die Drive In Korea
Tokyo reports the United Nations forces face a looming Communist offensive in Korea aided by an estimated 3,000 Chinese planes and large artillery and transport needs. U N stockpiles, air power, and rail routes are cited as key factors, with readiness for battle projected in three weeks to two months.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
U. N. Army
al- Ved
Eighth Army
Red Army
Marriage of Martha Hilleary and William Koons in New Windsor
Mrs. Clara W. Hilleary announces the marriage of her daughter Martha S. Hilleary to William W. Koons of New Windsor. The ceremony was held February 21 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church New Windsor with Rev. Donald Warrenfeltz officiating. The couple will reside in Sykesville after a brief honeymoon and both work at Springfield State Hospital.
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Uns
Hilleary
Clara W. Hilleary
Liberty Road
New Windsor
Cumberland
Martha
William W. Koons
Howard Koons
St. Luke's
Winter's) Lutheran Church
Donald Warrenfeltz
the Broom
William Fleagle
Teller Receipts Replace Pass Books In Baltimore
Baltimore banks move toward automatic teller receipts replacing pass books for checking accounts. Some banks have used the system for two years. many will make pass books obsolete on Monday. One major bank has no plans yet. Receipts provide exact duplicates with a transaction number, reducing teller window time by about 40 percent. Savings accounts are not affected.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Democratic Party
Wilson
House
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Canada
Australia
Great Britain
Baltimore
Local Health Updates From Frederick Memorial Hospital
Among the sick, Vernon C. Smith and Master Kenneth D. Fraley show improvement after surgeries. Joseph F. Eisenhauer of The Post staff recovers at home, while Sheriff Guy Anders and Philip Lomas are listed as indisposed or confined to home. District residents receive brief health notices as of midweek.
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Kenneth D. Fraley
H. Donald Fraley
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Joseph F. Eisenhauer
North Market Street
Guy Anders
West South Street
Philip Lomas
Culler
Ness
Wherry Pushes Over-All Defense Policy Plan
Senator Wherry proposed creating two Senate committees to draft an overall national defense policy before voting on the troops for Europe issue. Senator Russell rejected the plan, saying joint committees should not set defense policy. The Armed Services and Foreign Relations panels, led by Connally, had just wrapped public hearings after hearing Gen. Lucius D. Clay.
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Washington
Wherry
R-Neb
Senate
Russell
Joint Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Connally
Texas
Lucius D. Clay
UU. 6
Barn Yard Economics Discussed by Roger Babson
Babson Park Florida March 1. In a dictionary style start, inflation is defined as a rise in price from demand exceeding production. He argues three war causes push prices higher and critiques taxes, government deficits, and wage and price controls as ineffective. He warns of dollar decline, housing and land price surges, and postwar inflation if wartime controls are lifted abruptly.
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Fla
Fin. Bu Inc
Spaniels antiquity and historic breed claims
Questions and answers cover spaniel origins dating to 1386 and a cross with the Spanish pointer leading to the setter. Additional items note Hill Cumorah near Palmyra and Joseph Smith receiving golden plates, the US Soviet recognition delay until 1953, and Dover to Calais distance as well as Alaska mineral production values.
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Hill Cumorah
Palmyra
New York
Joseph Smith
Angel Moroni
Commander in Germany pleads for U.S. troop deployment
A senior commander in Germany urges the United States to send troops to Europe without conditions or strings attached, framing the move as essential for deterrence and alliance credibility amid rising tensions.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Jonkel To Be Heard Today In Maryland Inquiry
Washington March 1 Senators investigating the Maryland senatorial election called for testimony from the campaign manager of the successful candidate. Jon M. Jonkel of Chicago was set as the first witness for Senator John M. Butler of the Republican team. He faced questions about a tabloid from the Record containing alleged lies and a faked photo of Millard E. Tydings. Tydings urged prosecution of those behind the publication as a matter of principle.
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Washington
Maryland
Jon M. Jonkel
Chicago
John M. Butler
Millard E. Tydings
Jonkel
Tydings
Senate
Welker
a-Idaho
Gillette
Idaho
Air Force veteran dies after 4000 foot plane fall near Exell
Joseph Henry Dowd 27 of Dallas, co pilot on a Pioneer Airways charter from Lackland AFB to Lowry Field, vanished after being sent to inspect an unlatched rear door. The craft was at 4000 feet about 40 miles northwest of Amarillo when Dowd failed to return. Dowd, a World War II veteran and former Army Air Force lieutenant, left a widow and child.
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Dallas
Air Force
Pioneer Airlines
Exell
Tex
United States
Joseph Henry Dowd
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Lowry Field
Denver
Jack Kemp
Pioneer Public Information
Glenn C. Edds
Amarillo
Edds
Dowd
Pioneer
Miami
Fla
Fall River
Mass
University of Connecticut and
Marshall College of
Jaycees Hear Mr. Goldberg at Frederick Meeting
Jacob Goldberg, president of Frederick Iron Steel, told the Frederi Junior Chamber of Commerce to attract new industries to Frederick so local children need not seek jobs elsewhere. He urged time for creation and health, spoke after a foundry tour, and the group backed oyster bed privatization in Chesapeake Bay.
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Frederi
Comerce
Jacob Goldberg
Frederick Iron @ Steel Company
Goldberg
Joyce
Frederick
Jaycees
Chesapeak Bay
Alan Clopper
Hagerstown
Jayce
Hoxter
Joe Baker
Leesburg
Winchester
Quits In Protest Over Appointments
Cumberland March 1 Jerome Wilson resigns from Allegany county Republican central committee in protest of recent appointments to official posts by Governor McKeldin. He cites pressure and says he relied on others to judge qualifications. Wilson says some appointments were unjustified and he will not participate further. He conducted his own investigation after protest letters to the governor.
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Cumberland
Jerome Wilson
Allegany County
Central Committee
McKeldin
Frostburg Celanese Pla
Earl E. Mangusci
The
Cumberland News
Wilson
M Keldin
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MacKenzie King
Vernon C. Smith
Airy
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Calais
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