Fifty Years Ago items from the News-Post Files
Fifty Years Ago items from the News-Post Files on March 6 1914 include rising egg prices in Baltimore to 30 cents a dozen from 24 to 30 cents, the discovery of a Hesselius painting in Mrs. John Gassoway’s possession verified by Charles Henry Hart, and a note on Otho J Donsife of Woodsboro Maryland practicing lock making learned from his German immigrant father. It also reports state education aid bills threatening St Johns School of the Catholic Church and Frederick College losing 400 and 800 respectively, Hood College never receiving state aid, a strange storm prank lifting a wagon shed 28 by 18 feet onto a barn roof near Brunswick, and a lost dog of Delegate August T Brust recovered by The News for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gustavus Hesselius
John Gassoway
Charles Henry Hart
Philadelphia
Otho J. Donsife
Boro
Donsife
Germany
ST. John’s School
Catholic Church
Old Frederick College
Hood College
The
Reformed Church
Maryland
Frederick County
Benjamin Michael
Brunswick
August T. Brust
Mr. Brust
Congressional Dropouts and Pensions Shape 1960s Retirements
The article notes that by early fall only 25 House members will not seek reelection, with six pursuing Senate seats and two aiming for governors, totaling 71 retirements across politics. It compares past retirement rates, cites pension incentives, and highlights Carl Vinson as the sole maximum pension recipient among the fall dropouts after 50 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Congressional
Congress
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Transition Costs For President Elect Kennedy
The incoming president engages in official duties before inauguration. The Kennedy transition has cost about $360,000 borne by the party, while Congress authorizes $900,000 for staff and facilities for the president elect and the vice president to ensure an orderly transition.
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Kennedy
Congress
Johnson orders FBI probe into Florida rail strike violence
President Johnson directs federal investigation to curb escalating violence amid a 13 month Florida railway strike. Public safety deemed paramount, with criticism of state authorities for failing to protect citizens and fulfill obligations.
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FBI
Florida
Johnson
Letter criticizes Firearms Control Bill and urges existing laws
Joseph D. Day of Monrovia Md objects to a proposed bill requiring police approval to acquire firearms. He argues the criteria are vague and prone to arbitrary denials, favors regulating use over ownership, and cites the 1934 and 1938 National Firearms Acts. He closes noting free nations have not faced dictatorship without registering weapons. March 1968.
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the News
Twenty Years Ago Items from the News Post Files
March 6 1944 highlights include US heavy bombers striking Berlin in a major air battle reported by German radio. Severe winter weather slows traffic but leaves nearly an inch of precipitation valuable to farm interests. Maryland Izaak Walton League chapters oppose Potomac River dam proposals and back a Harpers Ferry federal park plan. Pomona Grange backs postwar road plans in Frederick County and supports teachers bonuses, opposes welfare cost rises, urges road sign at intersections, and opposes changes to the farm unit system for Selective Service boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Netherlands
Maryland
Izaak Walton League of America
Potomac River
Harpers Ferry
Pomona Grange
New Market
Frederick County
Selective Service Boards
Hancock Denies SRC traffic detour and water survey plan
Hancock officials rejected a State Roads Commission request to divert Interstate 70 and Route 522 traffic through town during spring road work. They also approved a house to house survey to locate surface water and roof drainage entering the sewer system. Mayor Dan Fleming called the plan impractical due to narrow streets and asked delays. A Lewistown youth, Robert Lee Norwood, 18, remained in fair condition after a Saturday hit run with a skull fracture. state police reported no arrests.
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Hancock
State Roads
State Roads Commission
Pennsylvania Ave
Dan Fleming
Fleming
Motorists Convicted in County Court
Roy Koogle Castle, 54, of Bee 2 Middletown, was fined 10 suspended for failing to yield at an intersection after a southbound 340 crash. Robert Evans, 18, of Yellow Springs, was fined 10 for failing to drive right of center following a Bethel Road crash. James J. Tomalewski, 26, of RFD 1 Thurmont, was fined 10 for exceeding 50 mph on Yellow Springs Road near Frederick. Court costs assessed in all cases.
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Roy Koogle Castle
Bee 2
Middletown
Stanley Y. Bennett
Castle
Eagleh
Tfe
Scott V
Here
Saatie
Ballenger Creek Pike
English
Kee
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Robert Evans
Yellow Springs
Evans
Richard E. Cook
Bethel
Cook
James J. Tomalewski
RFD 1
Thurmont
Tomalewski
Frederick
George May
May
Local Health and Hospital Notes From Frederick Area
Among the sick Steven Harris son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harris West South street returned home Wednesday from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he had been since Sunday undergoing treatment of a stomach ulcer. Miss Anna Mae Fauble daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Fauble of Burkittsville entered Frederick Memorial Hospital February 25 for an appendectomy. She is a junior at Middletown High School. Dr William B Carpenter who has offices in Brunswick and Lovettsville Va is a patient at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. Dr Carpenter underwent surgery on Wednesday and is reported in fair condition today. Mrs Sally Lackey Brunswick employe in the Pharmacy at Frederick Memorial Hospital has returned to her job after several weeks illness. Mr Charles Bowins East All Saints street who was a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital celebrated his birthday at the hospital March 1 with the help of the Dietary Department. Mr Bowins a bus porter at the Greyhound Bus Terminal returned to his home this week and is reported as improving. Mrs Betty M Betson who has been a patient at the Church Home and Hospital Baltimore since February 21 underwent surgery last Monday morning. She is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Steven Harris
Kenneth Harris
West South Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Anna Mae Fauble
Lester Fauble
Burkittsville
Middletown High School
William B. Carpenter
Brunswick
Lovettsville
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Carpenter
Sally Lackey
Charles Bowins
East All Saints Street
Bowins
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Betty M. Betson
Church Home
Baltimore
Merriman Pleads Guilty To Charges In Cumberland Case
Donald Robert Merriam of Brunswick faced nine counts of passing bad checks totaling 270.58 at four local stores in Allegany County Circuit Court. He pleaded guilty to all charges as a pre sentence investigation was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Donald Robert Merriam
Brunswick
Allegany County
Merriam
Ohio
Warrenton
Louis Fatkin
Fatkin
W. Earl Cobey
FCC issues radio station licenses via new $1 million computer
The Federal Communications Commission begins processing radio station licenses with a new electronic computer system funded at about $1 million, aiming to streamline applications and approvals.
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The
Federal Communications Commission
Seventh Day Adventist clinic links food and smoking habits
The final session of a stop smoking clinic led by Dr Frank Camazo discussed how eating patterns affect smoking urges. He advised a large balanced breakfast, light lunch, and minimal evening intake, plus bulky greens and potatoes while limiting starchy foods and gravies to curb weight gain and cravings.
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Seventh Day Adventist
Frank Camazo
Socal Eurin
Damazo
Camazo
Dr. Camazo
Union Bridge Scouts Banquet Highlights Local Leaders and Awards
Cub Scout Pack No. 459 hosted a Blue and Gold Banquet February 21 at Union Bridge Church of the Brethren with Girl Scout Troops 491 and 1429 serving. Mayor EB William and Rev. Glenn Baird attended, and awards including Bobcat pins, silver and gold arrowheads, and 1964 membership cards were presented along with service stars for den mothers and leaders. Den 3 performed Hollywood and TV star skits, while Den 2 offered barbershop songs. District Commissioner Blizzard praised the group and urged recruiting a Neighborhood Commissioner for the district.
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Union Bridge
Church of the Brethren
Kenny Black
den No. 1
Berman Weeks
EB. L. William
Glenn Baird
William Weeks
Middleburg
Darrell Blizzard
Arcadia
New Cubs
Jeffrey Yingling
Roger
David Buffington
Timmy Kidd
Johnny Stambaugh
Mike Thompson
Charles Keeney
Wayne Fleharty
Den
Ruth Rigler
Yvonne Stultz
Anna Turvin
Earl Myers
Cubmaster Weeks
Baird
Den 3
Hollywood
The
Chipmunks
Eddy Stultz
David
Steve Wetzel
Seville
Miss J. Patti
Page
Elvis
Richard Persinger
Presley
Andy
Eddy Crumpacker
Williams
Miss Cody
Dicky Stultz
Stevens
Barkhill
David Edwards
Glen Weeks
David Myers
Blizzard
Baltimore
Den.4
Mike Grossnickle
Jade look in jewelry adds winter shine
The jade look is important this winter in earrings bracelets and necklace clasps. The trend highlights green tones and smooth surfaces across jewelry categories.
American Optical Unveils New Slit Lamp Instrument
American Optical's Instrument Division in Buffalo develops the AO Slit Lamp a highly specialized device for minute and deep eye examination. It projects a controllable light beam for stereoscopic viewing of eye layers aiding diagnosis and minor surgery and assists in detecting foreign bodies and checking contact lens fitting.
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Buffalo
American Optical Company
American Optical
Frederick
Police Investigate Two Thursday Vehicle Accidents
City Police reported two car crashes Thursday. At 6 35 p m on North Market near Church Street a 1962 Volvo driven by Arthur Falk struck in the rear by a 1957 Mercury driven by Glenn Oneal causing $100 damage to the Volvo. no charges were filed. At 10 a m on Trail Avenue David Gall backed into Mollie May’s 1962 Ford, causing $15 damage. Gall’s 1954 Ford truck sustained no damage. Cpl Stockman and Sgt Shook investigated with no charges.
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North Market Street
Church Street
Arthur Falk
Motter Avenue
Glenn Oneal
RFD 1
Middletown
Falk
Oneal
Denver J. Shook
Trail Avenue
David Gall
East Third Street
Mollie May
Park Place
Gall
ABA meeting attendance by Elmer I. Eshleman in Washington
Elmer I. Eshleman senior vice president of Western Maryland Trust Company attended the Savings Bonds Committee meeting of the American Bankers Association in Washington on March 3. He serves as ABA State Chairman for Maryland, as the committee and its 50 state chairs work with the U.S. Treasury to promote Savings Bonds and banks provide important servicing facilities.
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Elmer I. Eshleman
Western Maryland Trust Company
Frederick
Maryland
Savings Bonds Committee
American Bankers Association
Washington
Mr. Eshleman
A.B.A
A.B.A. Savings Bonds Committee
U.S. Treasury Department
U.S
Deaths noted in Martinsburg region obituaries
Two death notices record Mary Maria Baublitz of 236 East Sixth Street at age 48 and Mary Plush Hammond of Ormond Beach Florida at 67. Baublitz leaves husband Benjamin F Baublitz four children and multiple relatives. funeral plans set for Howard County. Hammond's survivors include husband John E and four daughters with three grandchildren.
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John E. Hammond
Mary Plush Hammond
Palmetto Drive
Ormond Beach
Fla
Halifax Hospital
Brunswick
Halifax
John E
George F. Howe
Seat Pleasant
Wilton C. Oliver
Daytona Beach
William Gram
Port Orange
Floyd S. Moore
South Daytona
Maryland Legislature Closes Amid Tax Drive and Short Session
The Maryland legislature adjourned a 30 day session focused on fiscal matters. Governor Tawes aimed to raise 42 million annually with an income tax increase tied to 16.2 million for school aid. Additional measures include higher motorist taxes for a 525 million road program, gasoline tax rise, and a 3 percent titling tax. The session also approved a constitutional amendment for annual 70 day sessions and other budget items.
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Cambridge
Princess Anne
Tawes
Maryland
Assembly
Gov. Tawes
University of Maryland
Baltimore County
Advisory Council
Supreme Court
Department of Forests and Parks
Elizabeth Taylor Wins Uncontested Mexican Divorce
In Puerto Vallarta Mexico Judge Arcadio Estrada granted Elizabeth Taylor freedom from Eddie Fisher after he did not contest the divorce suit. The uncontested ruling clears the way for Taylor to marry Richard Burton. The decision was issued Thursday in the Mexican proceedings that began January 1.
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Liz Taylor
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Arcadio Estrada
Eddie Fisher
Fisher
Four on Death Row at Virginia State Penitentiary
Four inmates remain on Virginia State Penitentiary death row after Clyde Near’s November departure and his life sentence on a new murder trial. The four are Frank Jimmy Snider Jr, Melvin Davis Rees Jr, Thomas Carlton Wansley, and Jay R. Timmons, with no new execution dates set.
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Richmond, Va
State Penitentiary
Clyde Raymond Near
C. C. Peyton
Frank Jimmy Snider Jr
Melvin Davis Rees Jr
Thomas Carlton Wansley
Jay R. Timmons
Snider
Roanoke
Rees
Spotsylvania County
Carroll Vernon Jackson
Jackson
Wansley
Zantzinger To End Sentence March 16
William D. Zantzinger, 24, a Charles County tobacco farmer, will complete a six month manslaughter sentence March 16 for the death of Hattie Carroll, a 51 year old barmaid struck by a novelty cane in a Baltimore hotel. He has been described as a model prisoner and works daily as a kitchen helper.
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Hagerstown
William D. Zantzinger
Charles County
Zantzinger
Hattie Carroll
Baltimore
Washington County
Widow of Orphans Court Judge Dies
Mrs Hattie Belle Barrick Richardson widow of Judge Pinkney A Richardson died at her daughter's home in New Windsor at 12 30 PM She was 86 and born in LeGore She leaves seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and several siblings She was active in Parkway Church of God and W C T U and long associated with S W Barrick and Son Lime Co The funeral will be at Parkway Church of God with entombment in Frederick Memorial Park Cemetery Robert Paley and Son directed the service.
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Hattie Belle Barrick Richardson
Pinkney A. Richardson
Jane Palmer
New Windsor
West 12Th Street
LeGore
Samuel W
Clara Stover Barrick
Nellie R. Williams
Miami
Florida
Allen T. Richardson
Los Angeles
California
Claude H. Richardson
Washington, D.C
Harry L. Richardson
Frederick
Pinkney A. Richardson Jr
Oscar Barrick
Woodsboro
Harry Barrick
Janet Barrick
Richardson
Parkway Church of God
F. P. Brose
Frederick Memorial Park
Robert Paley and Son
Car Demolished In Accident Near Libertytown
A 71 year old Libertytown man John F. Green faced reckless driving and driving on a revoked license charges after his 1954 Plymouth left Md. 26 and overturned twice just after midnight. He was uninjured while officers McAfee and Koontz investigated the crash.
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Libertytown
John F. Green
MD. 26
Tfc
Robert L. McAfee
Green
Sgt
John E. Koontz
Tic. McAfee
Interfraternity Weekend at Gettysburg College Brings Activities
College briefs note the 29th annual Interfraternity Weekend at Gettysburg College this weekend. The University of Maryland Alumni Club of Greater Baltimore led by Arthur G. Van Reuth is finalizing plans for a Continuing Education Program onFriday March 13. A buffet supper at 7 p.m. will precede the program in the Baltimore Student Union Building main dining hall.
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University of Maryland Alumni Club of
Greater Baltimore
Arthur G. van Reuth
Baltimore Student Union
Golfers follow the 13 basic principles of gowft from St Andrews
Golfers still follow the 13 basic principles laid down by the 22 noblemen and gentlemen who organized the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1754.
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Royal and Ancient
Golf Club of
St. Andrews
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Mary Catherine
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Raymond R. Stover Sr
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Mark E. Culwell
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot
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