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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1955
Page
2
The Hoover Commission found 104 federal agencies involved in lending and insuring activities totaling 244.06 billion dollars. Public debt stood at 271.25 billion that year, prompting debate over phased liquidation or conversion to private enterprise to avoid abrupt upheaval while preserving essential services.
Boyle Column mocks Soviet commuting as ideal only in theory. Pravda denounces the system as savage, arguing bureaucrats should live on collective farms. The piece questions happiness in work and the rigid pace of communist life.
The Fort Wayne Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 98 97 in overtime in Indianapolis. This loss leaves the Lakers facing a must win game in Minneapolis to avoid elimination in the Western Division final. Max Zaslofsky scored the final overtime free throw for Fort Wayne. Also noted, Syracuse Nationals led Boston Celtics 1 0 in their Eastern Division final opener with a 110 100 win. Weible to testify on Peress discharge ethics before Senate panel.
Fifty years ago today March 23 1905 readers see an electric line accident near Hagers Town and Myersville with a box car loaded with merchandise derailing after rails spread at Canada Hill. Frederick residents William D Hales moves his business to North Market Street and Dudley’s Jublier Singers perform at City Opera House.
War veterans to receive 8055 and 333 in cash from the government. Patman Ponus dij has passed the House and is sweeping the Senate. The first thunderstorm of the season hit Frederick with no damage. Over one thousand people attended the Frederick High School gymnastic exhibition, 450 girls and 150 boys participating. junior class won. A motorist was told by an officer how to reach Pennsylvania Avenue, 42 miles from Washington.
A hearing is scheduled after a Frederick street rear collision with damage to two cars estimated at about 450 dollars. Charges include reckless driving and operating under the influence as officers report. Police name Henry Clay McCormick and Chartres W. Loosmore among those involved. bonds posted and hearings set for Peoples Court.
Millard Tawes, Comptroller of the Treasury, issues reminder for Maryland residents to file 1954 income tax returns by April 19 1935. Tax rate 2 percent on ordinary income and 5 percent on investment income. Personal exemptions 1000 for single filers and 2090 for married couples. dependent credit 600.
Lewis Meredith Ropp, 30, of West South street, facing a new grand larceny charge after police say he stole paint from Frederick Lumber Company. He remains jailed on a forgery case involving forged checks used as loan collateral, with a New York parole violation detainer attached.
The Dundalk Rotary Club fete marked its golden anniversary with Mr and Mrs William Hardy of Wilson Place among attendees. Other items mention birthdays and visits, including Stella Lawson turning 79, and various locals and relatives visiting or hosting events in Thurmont, Union Bridge, and nearby towns.
Funeral notices list the deceased Mises Lara Alberta Shankle who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon. Services planned at 2 o clock Tuesday at the Pineval funeral home on East Child Street with Rev Paul be Mthouse of Kudneelical Reformed ehuteh officiating. Pallbearers named include George DO Ford Je, Charles OB Ellareent Noviman 4, Sankle de, John RO Owr'ls, Philip Ho Welly Jr, and Donald I. Fos. Interment at Zion Reflarmed fometory. Directors Charteseille Af RL Pirhisan and San finerval.
Washington reports continue to question the wisdom of secret top level talks among Bulganin Eisenhower Churchill and France’s premier as a danger to moral principle. Senator George argues for a top level meeting though Dulles warns of little likely result. The piece recalls Yalta Berlin Geneva and Munich as cautions against appeasement and secret diplomacy amid Cold War pressures.
Widow Grace B C Appleby of 23 A North Market dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital after three months illness aged 82. Services at funeral home on Friday at 2 pm with Mount Olive cemetery interment. Also notices for Franklin W C Hewett of Thurmont who died en route to hospital aged 71, and Mice F Warfield aged 88 of Lurgan area in Marylands death notices with survivors and funeral plans.
William C. Simms of Walkersville faced two charges after failing to stop at a stop sign and improper vehicle registration. He paid fines totaling 17.90. The vehicle had not transferred tags after purchase from Black and White Cab Co. Washington, with DC title in cab company name. Additional fines listed for speed, permit, and tag violations. Costs and other notes followed from Trooper Heddon and Jennings.
Frederick County Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the YMCA to discuss the 80th anniversary luncheon in Baltimore and a Middletown convention invitation. Maryland W C T U seeks more teachers for workshops and summer schools amid narcotic education and a new film "Cine in 20,000."
Among the sick in Thurmont and Towson area, Miss Nanty Murphy returns to State Teachers College Towson as a junior after a week at home with a virus. Dennis Murphy and Eric Hoffman remain home ill, while Alta Kemp is hospitalized for observation. Margaret Waesche returns home from Gettysburg Hospital, improving. William Pryor Jr and Edward Gardner received hospital care in Frederick Memorial and Martinsburg respectively, with ambulance transport. Mrs Earl Hoffman and Mrs Merkle Keeney undergo surgeries at Frederick Memorial Hospital, and Miss Mable Nicodemus is improving at University Hospital Baltimore after surgery. Mrs Dorothy Miller and Mrs Helen Eyler also receive hospital or observation care in Thurmont area.
The Frederick DeMolay chapter and invited guests heard a detailed disclosure of the F B I Fidelity Club work from a visiting agent at the Masonic Temple. Officers were elected for the coming term, and plans for Heart of Maryland Baseball League admittance and sponsor drives were announced. Times for the first practice were set, with a Sunday session at two o clock on the high school diamond. Also, a Paris strike report noted 69 to 95 percent of public school teachers out in a one day stoppage.
The Hood College will sponsor a panel discussion titled What Makes a College Christian on Saturday at two in Brodbeck Hall. Speakers include Dean Liston Pope of Yale Divinity School, Dr. Elmer Hominghausen of Princeton, Hood’s Dr. William R. Barnhart will moderate, and Hood alumna Miss Schmavonian. The event is free to the public.
A severe storm lashed the city with 65 mph winds causing high water on multiple bridges including Creaters town Troutville Biggs Ford Lily Pons and Reichs Ford. Potomac river rose to the park spill area but remained within banks at Brunswick. Total rainfall reached 2.36 inches at the airport with a 3.5 inch March total. Temperature dropped to 32 overnight after a 60 degree high yesterday. Forecasters expect cooler, slightly windy, with a low fifties today and a warmer Thursday. Singanore creek hit flood stage at the filtration plant Tuesday evening as the new reserve pond held. Water Superintendent reported no major damage countywide.
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