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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1955
Page
2
The notice lists single copy price five cents and prepaid rates of 1.00 for a month, 2.50 for three months, 4.50 for six months, and 8.00 for a year. It notes Audit Bureau of Circulations and that the paper is entered at the Frederick Maryland post office as second class matter. The date references Wednesday March 16.
Maryland legislators propose to block publication of the university revaluation report to avoid injuring the accrediting process and public misperception. The Tydings Nock subcommittee argues transparency could harm the university and mislead the public while outlining a four step evaluation process and needed candor among evaluators.
The principal insurance companies cut car liability rates for families with daughters under 23 by 9 to 32 percent, averaging about $8 a year, while families with boys under 25 get a 10 percent cut if the boy completes an approved driver training course. Girls trained also qualify for the discount, underscoring underwriting reasons.
The administration confirms about 70,100 wives and children will accompany service members overseas in six months, raising the overseas dependents to over 305,000. With 1,317,000 troops abroad across all three armed forces, the move aims to boost morale and reenlistment, though it raises evacuation concerns if war erupts, especially in Western Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar D. Fisher and sons Donald and Robert, with David Markoe, return home after a weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Thurbie Markoe's in Columbia. Mr. Markoe is David Markoe's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Crawford and children Sally and David of Winchester, Virginia, and Miss Dorothy Keller of Towson State Teachers College spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Keller of Jefferson.
From the March 16 1905 issue the Maryland School for the Deaf board appoints Henry Williams treasurer and elects Trail Schrey and Dennis to the executive committee. Weather official notes spring arrival while Judge Motter and Hamilton Showman sell property on East Fourth Street for 2368 dollars. City plans street paving blocks. Alderman Douglas argues for cost savings. Christian Men group relocates to a new hall above Farmers and Mechanics Bank for evangelistic services.
Samuel G Duvall assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank and noted business and fraternal figure died at Frederick City Hospital at 73. Frederick Y M C A basketball team defended title by beating Jeffersonian Club 22 to 19 in Parkway gym. Shipley's Celtics took third place defeating DeMolay AAS with 19 field goals by Downes. Howard M Albaugh ill at East Third Street recovering and able to sit up. Ralph W Royer named secretary of Frederick Chamber of Commerce succeeding H Noel Haller who resigned.
Maryland unemployment claims eased slightly to 2,778 last week, down from 2,971, with 1954 figures noting 4,609 that year. April 1 begins a new benefit year, potentially widening eligibility and payments as workers requalify or exhaust prior benefits amid varied regional totals.
Deaths Mrs Jennie Irene Reese of Mt Lena aged 65 dies after long illness at home. Funeral Thursday at Mt Lena UE church. Survived by husband and sisters Nancy Mack Lena and Grace Marshall Frederick. Charles Frederick Shank aged 195 dies. survived by four sons and a brother. Burial in Mt Carmel Shanktown. services at Brunswick and Mt Carmel Church. Baker Sefton Johnson Sefton dies at 7 p m. previously with Western Maryland RR. survived by sister Mrs Lewis R Taylor. services at Rosemont Rosecale Cemetery.
LeHockey Yanko and Steve Letleckey wed in Germantown Church of God with Rev. Clarence McGaba officiating. The couples will reside in Miquippa and Wheeling areas respectively. Anna Dane Flor and Ada Robot Baer married in East Faith Street and Angelstown ceremonies with Bowden assisting. Weather postpones Las Vegas atomic test schedule. stormy conditions delay planned detonation.
A David Lawrence column argues Soviet and Communist propaganda aims to frighten Americans into opposing atomic tests. It asserts no proof links fallout to harm beyond test sites and questions reports from France and Colorado about radiation effects, urging skepticism toward Cold War fear tactics.
Thomas Schwartz, a Brederick native and former Air Force airman, describes West Germany’s rapid recovery after three years there. He cites strong economy, currency strength, rebuilding cities like Darmstadt, and a hopeful civilian mood, while noting German conservatism, Fasching celebrations, and the education system. He plans to study German at the University of Maryland upon return and hopes to revisit Germany as a civilian.
Roger W. Babson argues the Fulbright Committee mishandled Dow Jones data, noting 1929 stock changes, splits, dividends, and mergers affect current averages. He explains how specialists on the New York Stock Exchange sustain orderly markets and protect public interests amid price fluctuations.
A 1955 Fin. Bu. piece argues education and publicity are the best safeguards for buyers and sellers against stock tips. It notes that banning tips or disclosing specialist books would not prevent misuse, and that limits on small orders could help privacy while rapidly moving markets complicate transparency.
The Marionettes present The Mad Woman of Chaillot in Brodbeck Hall at Hood College with Nancy Wilner in the lead. Sarah Bulin Charlotte Aloran and Elizabeth Conklin also star as the four madwomen. Derrick Will supplies the male roles.
Seven year old Linda Jane Ford of Thirteenth Street is home with a cold and sinus condition. Mr and Mrs Charles A Sifford of Home for the Aged Record Street were discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and returned to the home. Mr Sifford will observe his 2nd birthday on Thursday. Mrs Gertrude A N of Frederick Memorial Hospital Home for the Aged Record Street has been discharged after treatment for a fractured hip.
Britain reports Buckingham Palace breaks silence amid rumor of Princess Margaret and RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend. Daily Herald calls for a palace statement and says the matter is not private. Daily Mirror defends press coverage as a public interest affair.
The Circuit Court heard testimony on a crash involving Harne, with an odor of alcohol noted by witnesses and a blood test authorized by Dr. Furie. Harne signed the consent, and police indicated he was warned the test result could affect his case. Skid marks and debris suggested Harne crossed into the northbound lane. The State waived a jury trial and the matter proceeded in court.
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