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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1954
Page
2
A coast to coast warning claims hydrogen bomb tests near Bikini could radiate radioactive fallout across the United States within hours. It notes 12 to 40 million ton yields and warns of potential spread to all borders, stressing dangers of instant retaliation policy and urging restraint.
A large crowd attended Outdoor Life Night at the Masonic Temple sponsored by Lian Frederick Chapter Order of De Molay. Malcolm King of the Maryland Inland Game and Fish Commission spoke on licensing costs, stream pollution, and youth group efforts to protect waterways. Attendees included DeMolay chapters from Baltimore, Towson, Westminster, and Wa ton. refreshments were served by the Mothers Circle. The group plans an April 338 banquet with parent and son officers to be installed after dinner.
February unemployment figures from the Census Bureau, Labor, and Agriculture agencies show a sharp three year high, while farm employment edges up and Labor reports signs of a slowdown. March prospects remain uncertain, with possible government action if trends fail to improve.
A Frederick reader urges support for the Maryland Society for Crippled Children and Easter Seals. He cites local programs at the Easter Seal Center and a School for Crippled Children, praising the impact on children and communities and noting a license plate fee reduction for school buses to $15 from $25 starting April 11.
Emmitsburg Chapter Saint Joseph Calhoun Alumnae Association held a March 19 dinner at Rose Bowl Party House Hingerstown. Miss Elizabeth A Fitzgerald presented slides. plans for St Josephs Sesquicentennial 1959 were discussed. officers to be elected. rummage sale March 27 in Gettysburg. Stella McBride scholarship fund noted. attendees from Emmitsburg and Frederick listed. next meeting in Frederick.
Fifty years ago the city audience viewed PLANT'S MOVING PICTURES at City Opera House showcasing recent events. County Commissioners travelled to Annapolis opposing a bill embracing Washington LeGore and Gettysburg Railway Company incorporation with potential county liability of $8,000 per mile. Legislature committees proposed funding for the Maryland State School for the Deaf and Frederick City Hospital for two years. Construction progresses on East Second Street for George A. Dean's residence. Camp Schley Inn at Braddock Heights to open June 1 for the season.
Twenty years ago items report a stubborn fire under City Hall stairs burning about an hour. Lieut. Fred Shaley and H. Q. Miller are mentioned with injuries. A test route near Lewistown caused a vehicle to overturn against a telephone pole. Between 250 and GX people attended a Frederick Tailoring Company employees dance at Hotel Frederick. Freezing rain made roads treacherous and hazardous conditions persisted.
Two Zonta club members delivered classification talks at a Monday evening dinner in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Mildred Dunn of Camp Detrick described fund management for post programs, while Evelyn Mudge of Hood College outlined education courses and student teaching as key to teacher training standards. Mary Rhodes introduced the speakers. Catherine Johnson presided. An intra city dinner is planned March 29 in the Woodrow Room with Barbara Salt as guest speaker.
The health officer stresses fall risks at home and offers steps to prevent accidents. He cites Maryland data and urges removal of yard hazards, secure railings, solid stairs, repaired floors, stable ladders, and safe screen installation. Workers should keep tools and clutter clear and ensure well lit stairways.
A David Lawrence column draws a parallel between Senator McCarthy and Senator Robert La Follette, noting how antiwar and antiestablishment rhetoric once fueled La Follette’s rise. The piece argues hostility to McCarthy risks broader party realignment, with Democrats and independents shifting allegiances while Republicans rally to his cause.
Members of the Missionary Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Walkersville met at the Parish House Tuesday evening to discuss Today's Tools for Today's Task led by Miss Margaret Saylor. The program featured Kamishibai, flannelgraph, a nim strip, Made in the U S A film, radio from Japan, and a review of RAVEMCCO by Mrs Luther Horine. Planning for the April 27 meeting and Maryland Congress in Walkersville on April 24 were set, with Bible Time led by Mrs Mobery concluding.
New York reports wholesale food firms reach their highest level in six years with the second highest reading on record. Dun & Bradstreet released the data today showing strong activity in the sector and signaling continued demand pressures.
Gettysburg College men's G-Men chorus will join Hood College Glee Club for a joint concert in Brodbeck Hall Friday at eight. Each group performs separately with five numbers, then combines for Linden Lea and The Rich Old Miser Courted Me. Directors are R Henry Ackley and Catherine Williams. accompanist Miss Marjorie Heller. The Hood Choralaires also sing Purcell Keighley and Cain pieces, with American Souvenirs closing. The G-Men finish with Te Deum Sibelius and other works before a post concert dance.
New York stock market opened with notable selling pressure and reduced prices in early trading as investors reacted to a jittery mood. Analysts cited uncertain cues from global markets and lingering inflation worries.
Sales, jobs and profits ease in the Middle Atlantic region though less than the national decline. Carolinas report about 4 percent drop from peak, while nationwide fall runs near 10 percent. Builders stay steady, lending continues, and drought areas feel sharper retail losses.
Maryland's unemployment picture stayed steady with 3 675 claimants applying for benefits last week. January highs reached 7 991, with total benefits paid and number of new claims only slightly changing from late February into March across statewide offices.
Supervisory members from all Price Electric plants attend a foremanship development program at the main East Church Street plant. The series, developed by the National Hiera Trades Association of Chicago IH, lasts several months and is led by Ken Yost, longtime head of Industrial Education. Participants include Elvin Grossnickle, Milton Crouse, Lester Dinterman, Charles Stull, Edgar Younkins, Charles Baugher, Charles Harley, George Lewis, Walter Weidner, Glenn Strine, Elias Wastler, Charles F. Miller, Raymond Kauffman, Calvin Wachter, Charles Catsail, Austin Filby, Joseph Wilson, Leon Winpigler, Donald May, and L. Roughan. The president notes industry must adapt to competitive era with supervisory reviews of men, machines, and materials.
Miss Jean Marie Frock daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Frock Westminster Route 4 wed Frwarit N Derr son of Mr and Mrs Edward N Derr New Windsor in a 3 9 m ceremony at St Denjamin s Brider s Reform Church near Westminster. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Chukla.
H L Staley of North Market Street forfeited 5 25 and costs for failure to grant right of way to an emergency vehicle after an accident at Routes 40 and 40A west of Frederick. Beulah Winkler, Wayne Fender, Donald Bunkies, Melvin Anthony, and David Mantel also forfeited varying amounts for traffic violations in the same session. Arrests were made by Trooper R C Dishong with John P Alday and Carlton Lewis assisting.
Publicity for the Frederick chapter notes increased enrollments across most instruction areas. Mrs. Emily Bittle outlines courses from home nursing and prenatal care to water safety, swimming, first aid, and canteen service, open to all regardless of membership. Also listed are sewing for hospitals, Junior Red Cross, blood program, home service for veterans families, disaster relief and counseling.
Red China's Mao Tze-tung resumes public role after three months, reported by New China News Agency as he presided over Peiping meeting of the special government committee to draft a national constitution.
California Congressman Yorty denounced the Eisenhower administration for a serious blunder in U S air power. He charged officials used a new look concept to hide errors and attacked administration air policy during a speech prepared for a national aircraft conference sponsored by the CIO United Auto Workers.
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