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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1957
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text shows a 1957 date with monetary figures and names blurred. It appears to be a partial listing or advertisement, mentioning carrier charges and member bureau, but lacks clear events or people to confirm a full item.
The article notes President Eisenhower’s persistent cough during his January inauguration and since, likening it to the common winter ailment affecting many Americans. It portrays the cough as stubborn and widely endured amid cold season.
Washington columnist raises questions about whether corporations and unions can fund political campaigns. Mentions Supreme Court case on United Auto Workers and comments on President Eisenhower’s illness and public concern over his health. Ends noting hope for relief from common ailments.
In a circuit court session Justice Frankfurter wrote the majority opinion while Justice Douglas spoke for the minority on a case examining political campaign funding by corporations and labor unions. The proceedings reference a CBS prize show and a broader issue of allowed political spending by entities and individuals within constitutional limits. The article notes acquittals on motor vehicle charges and highlights the broader legal debate about campaign finance rights under the First Amendment.
A disjointed summary notes a 10 year old boy winning a large prize on a game show, then shifts to a debate on whether unions or corporations may publish political messages in their own media. It mentions Charles Van Doren, NBC Twenty One, and legal questions about campaign spending limits and free speech, with various local notices and historical items tacked on.
The report covers two trials in Emmitsburg involving an operating with revoked license charge against Howard W. Liller and a muffler dispute in a separate Poole case. Arguments by Edwin F. Nikirk contended improper license revocation due to missing papers, while State's Attorney Barrick argued a muffler must be in constant operation, with leakage from the manifold pipe citing violation. The sequence includes jurors listed and notes a possible appeal for Thomas Herman Davis. Also featured: Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers reelects Edgar Emrich as president and reports over $20 million milk sales for 1956, plus a historic Pioneer Travel snippet about a four-day, 156-mile trip from St. Paul to Duluth.
Miss Joanne Stup daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin C Stup and Gregory J LaCoste son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph W LaCoste Biloxi were married in St Johns church on February 22 at 7 pm Rev Herbert R Jordan performed the double ring ceremony Mrs Calvin F Wachter Urbana Was matron of honor She wore a blue wool dress and pink rosebud corsage Edward Snook Hagerstown served as best man The bride is employed by Western Maryland Wholesale Company of Frederick The groom by Price Electric Corporation They reside at 104 East Second Street Wedding announced Mrs Orville Nelson announces the marriage of her mother Mrs Tennie Alspaugh of Miami Fla to C H Wright formerly of Walkersville on Feb 22 1957 at Fulford Methodist church North Miami Beach Fla after a trip to Cuba and Nassau Mr and Mrs Wright will be at home at 1920 Harding Street Hollywood Fla
Elm Street P-TA meets Thursday March 14 to discuss board of education selections and appointing a nominating slate. Dr James A Sensenbaugh, superintendent, speaks at 7 30 p m. treasury gift proposal and nominating committee election follow. classrooms open at 7 p m. refreshments after. Herbert Heston presides.
A Frederick County Christian Youth Council meeting debated officers by church nominations rather than individuals. New officers were announced, and Marine Archaeology explained diving advances and shipwreck study. Plans discussed for Hungary relief and packing for Church World Service Center.
A Maryland county council backed away from a proposed 5 per cent tax on public utility services. The measure would have hit telephone gas and electricity users and was tied to a larger push with sponsors in both houses. A testimonial dinner and fundraiser will be held in Frederick for Jamison Bussard, with a six thirty cocktail hour and a seven oclock dinner at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
A report notes Oberlin College as the first in America to adopt coeducation and among the early institutions to admit Black students per the Encyclopedia Britannica. It also lists a federal funding breakdown by state with units and allocations for centers in Maryland and West Virginia, including Hagerstown Parkersburg and Wheeling.
Frederick GSA highlights men aiding scouts with 17 Mr. Girl Scouts named and a list of troop committee members and advisors. J M McCardell treasurer, Glenn Swisher chairs employed personnel, and several local figures from Potomac Edison Everedy Wachter Fort Detrick and Lincoln School participate in committees and advisory roles. The group studies a permanent camp site with local officials including Mayor Derr and Reuben Guild among those named.
The April 15 1957 deadline applies for ministers and others to elect Social Security coverage. Form 2031 must be filed with the Internal Revenue District Director or Social Security Office in Hagerstown to participate. The notice outlines who qualifies and notes the form must be filed by April 15 1957. Local hospital news includes Annie Stottlemyer convalescing in Hagerstown and Pauline Shelton awaiting surgery in Frederick.
Tax guidance explains optional social security coverage for ministers and religious order members. It covers eligibility, earnings thresholds, and tax rates for 1956 and 1957, with examples of minister earnings and self employment treatment. The notice lists names and addresses related to the guidance and provides steps to obtain social security numbers and protect earnings reporting.
Frederick college students have repeatedly turned over lost purses with money to the city police. Most recently Elsie White Haines lost a purse with over 15 dollars on the South Court street lot, found by Audrey Goetz, a senior from Chatham, N J, who returned it to police and identified the owner. Chief Charles V Main notes a larger sum once failed to be claimed under finders keepers rules.
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