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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1954
Page
2
Hal Bukle argues that society has grown numb to nuclear fear. The hydrogen bomb, a mature lion, looms as a lasting threat yet inspires only partial public alarm as people adapt, underestimate risks, and remain reliant on fragile peace.
A twelve rocket propulsion unit pushing a transport sled to 730 mph will be used at Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico this spring to study how humans resist shocks and survive ejections from supersonic speeds. The project aims to extend fliers’ survival and develop protective gear from the findings for future aircrews.
A twelve year study of 20000 foremen and executives in fortunes and manufacturing shows the secret to being a good boss is not to act like one. A boss must be firm and fair and consistently predictable to avoid hampering efficiency. Alfred R. Lateiner leads the study and hosts a supervisory training course. A Bible class at Lutheran Church School reports 50 members and a $16 offering while planning midweek Lenten services.
A 1904 note lists a House of Delegates bill to Incorporate the Washington LeGore and Gettysburg Railroad Company with 50000 capital. County commissioners oppose buying Berlin and Lovettsville bridge. 530000 spent on 14 new bridges. Ellmar, the county home on Buckeystown pike, sold to J A August of Richmond. Rumor of a constitutional suffrage restriction amendment may pass as compromise. A sow found on West Patrick street. owner to claim by paying for care and ad costs.
Twenty years ago on March 22, 1934 a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Dietrich and Garmbrill grain elevator adjacent to a neighboring residence. Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard warned drunken drivers pose a menace on highways and signaled harsher penalties ahead. Local merchants urged an ordinance to curb solicitors who peddle at private homes, with aldermen agreeing to draft rules against bell ringers. The New York Celtics defeated Gettysburg Fleet Wings in a season crowdpleaser, delivering a stellar passing and shooting exhibition observed locally.
Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. William Rienhoff Jr contends that petroleum combustion fumes smog tar from roads and diesel smoke may contribute more to lung cancer than tobacco He notes no proof tobacco causes cancer as of March 1954 and cautions tobacco as a risk only future research could confirm He adds urban dwellers show higher cancer incidence than rural residents.
The Red Cross fashion show called the Spring Song of Fashion will be staged at Wi Hall Tuesday night by Kemp's department store. Local matrons and models from Hood College will display bridal gowns and stylish fabrics in a charity event with music, refreshments, and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross campaign fund with tickets at fifty cents.
The sale of the Times-Herald to the Washington Post by Colonel Robert R. McCormick ends the anti Communist era paper’s run as a rival. The deal, valued at about 8.5 million dollars, reshapes local media with the Star and Daily News poised to gain subscribers while the Post faces new competition on Sundays.
A mixed teenage club is organized in Point of Rocks by Jo Ann Kerrigan Dixie Smith Olivia Browning and Jane Browning. L E Hine grants use of the Masonic Hall for meetings held Friday evenings with dancing games and refreshments after two initial sessions. Mrs Harty Browning assists in organizing and adults are urged to support with ideas or leadership.
The will, dated February 26 1852, leaves bonds cash and real estate to wife Violet L Staub during widowhood, then to son John T Staub. It directs conservative handling by the son. No executor named. Violet Staub acts as administratrix c t a. Helen M Fink and Clarence W Fink executorships noted. Heirs listed as widow, three sons and a daughter. No valuation given.
The Frederick Chapter Order of De Molay hosts the second public meeting Tuesday at eight. Outdoor Life Night observed. Malcolm King of the Maryland State Fish and Game Commission speaks on conservation and the commission’s work. Movies follow and refreshments served by the Mothers Circle.
Ankara reports the World Bank branch in Turkey closed for business as Turkish Prime Minister Menderes protests the banks interference. Turkish officials say Pieter Lieflinck departed for Damascus after a government request and may return in late April to settle private affairs.
Mrs Pauline Flanagan led the seventh Maryland Beta Sigma Phi meeting at the C Burr Artz library March 17 with all members present. rushees met with members during a business session about the Atlantic City convention and Founders Day arrangements.
Mrs Albert L Brookhouse died in Gettysburg Pennsylvania at Annie M Warner Hospital aged 52 She had lived in York Littlestown and Woodsboro Surviving family include two sisters and a husband Services set for Littlestown with interment at Sit Carmel cemetery Mrs John H Marker aged 79 died at Gettysburg after a lengthy illness Surviving include daughter and grandchildren Services for Taneytown and Silver Run areas Interment at St Marys Church Cemetery Silver Run Infant Steven C Jones two week old son of W Irving Jones Jr died in Frederick Hospital Funeral arrangements in Baltimore for Lewis Bennett Burger aged 64 died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Survived by widow two sons one brother one sister and three grandchildren Services at 106 E Church St Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery Mrs Nettie P Naylor a Greenfield resident died at Emergency Hospital aged 34 Survivors include three sons two daughters and sister Remains at 24 West All Saints St Funeral at Hope Hill Methodist Church Interment Hope Hill Cemetery Mrs Thomas Naylor noted as a Greenfield resident died at Emergency Hospital Funeral arrangements pending details
The Frederick County Red Cross disaster committee solicits aid for the Allen Eaves family after a March 17 house fire on Putman Road between Bethel and Mountain Dale destroyed their five room frame home. Clothing for Mr Eaves and furniture for the family are requested while arrangements cover other needs. The family resides with Mrs Mamie Stimmel at 29 East Fifth Street and gifts can be delivered to the chapter house or Mrs Stimmel’s address. Admiral Allen G Quynn Ket is the disaster committee chair.
Air Force sergeant Fred D. Elkins of Bedford Indiana married Helga Krueger a 24 year old German stenographer in a civil ceremony at the West Berlin registrar office. He met her five years ago during the Soviet blockade and hitchhiked nearly 9000 miles to rejoin her two weeks earlier.
A sequence of funeral services is noted for Edward Townie Baker and several others in Frederick area obituaries. Details cover services led by Rev. Edouard Taylor, interment at Appolds cemetery near Thurmont, and multiple bearers, with notes on survivors across Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Mr. Robert H Kehne formerly of this city now in New Smyrna Beach Fla arrived here Saturday to spend a few days with family and friends. Capt Frank Baker chief obstetrician at the 5005th Air Force Hospital near Anchorage, recently spent ten days in Maryland. S/Sgt and Mrs Robert Brake welcome a daughter Karen Marie born at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Harold Curry of East Fourth street in USAF aviation training in Florida. Myron W Randall near Towson welcomes a daughter Ruth Ann born Friday in Baltimore. Charges entered by city police include speeding and traffic near intersections, drunkenness, and reckless driving. Suit filed for $1000 damages from an accident on Route 15 in Circuit Court.
Among The Sick Mrs. Katnsnaffer Morningstar of Thurmont is convalescing at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a fracture in a fall at home. Several residents report satisfactory or improving conditions after surgeries or hospital stays, including Dr. Thomas Lebherz in San Diego and Carlott Smith heading to Baltimore for treatment.
CODE AWAITS AGREEMENT CARACAS Venezuela P-Agreement on a new code for political asylum remained the major objective still before the 10th Inter-American Conference today as it entered its fourth and final week. TO JOIN IN MANEUVERS CAMP POLK La.-Pfc. Donald L. Ligier 21 son of Mr. and Mrs. Nebri J. Sigler Route 1 Middletown Md will move to the Fort Bragg N C maneuver area next month with the 37th Infantry Division for Exercise Flash Burn.
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