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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1956
Page
5
Yogi Berra and Casey Stengel feature in a preview of the 1950s Yankees. Stengel defends star players, explains bullpen moves, and notes Detroit Boston Cleveland and White Sox as tough rivals. He forecasts a strong league with experienced managers and emphasizes the impact of Larry Doby.
Mayor Winslow H Burhans announced the north south throughway project tied to a runway expansion. The city will delay spending about 450000 while airport work proceeds with a 400000 city share and a possible federal match to reach a 1 million project total. The throughway would route U S 11 around the city to aid jetplane access.
Johnny Podres, 23, Dodgers pitcher and World Series hero, passed his induction exam in New York and reported to Bainbridge Naval Center for basic training. He spoke of serving like anyone else and hoped to play baseball in the service while noting Dodgers’ spring woes. Podres, hobnobbing with fellow inductees, wore a gray suit and discussed his shift from baseball to naval life.
Former Democratic Senator Millard E. Tydings named Frederick County leaders William M. Storm and James McSherry as co chairmen of the Tydings for Senate campaign. Storm is a former Frederick County state's attorney and American Legion commander. McSherry is a Frederick County Junior Chamber of Commerce alumnus active in Young Democrats and several veterans groups. Tydings seeks the Democratic nomination in the May 7 primary after defeat in the district in 1946.
Washington March 19 evangelist Billy Graham told reporters that despite slowed communist growth in Asia the appeal remains among young intellectuals especially students. He toured seven Asian countries a 30,000 mile swing and said over a million attended revival services. He visited Thailand the Philippines Hong Kong Formosa and South Korea. Actor Ma mie Van Doren and Ray Anthony welcome first child Perry Ray born at St John's Hospital Santa Monica Calif.
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