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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1951
Page
5
Merchandisers report the January February buying orgy ended as funds ran dry and consumer spending cooled. TV set makers cut prices to revive demand while auto production stayed restrained by material allocations. Woolen clothing remains tight with Army purchases ongoing.
In New York City the defense and prosecution debated atomic bomb knowledge as David Greenglass described a diagram of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombs. Dr. Koski testified that Greenglass notes could reveal plant details, while Rosenberg was linked to the delivery of bomb designs in 1945. The testimony underscored Soviet access to atomic data before the first test.
New information uncovered in the nine year old cash death probe prompts Assistant Brooklyn DA Edward Silver to interview about 40 witnesses as part of a re examination of Reles death. Former Mayor William O Dwyer may also be questioned regarding the Murder Inc case before a Brooklyn grand jury.
Boyle argues the Korean War, nine months in, shows political gains for the United Nations and containment of communism despite heavy American and civilian losses. He predicts stalemate or limited victory, with Korea likely under foreign troops long term and leader Syngman Rhee shaping future events. The column also notes Calvary Methodist Church Leader's Bible Class meeting with Charles W. Mann presiding and upcoming events.
Local columns from March 26 1901 report the Frederick Republicans elect Daniel Burras as city convention delegate chairman and hint Peter Mantz may be the Mayon nominee. Gorton s Minstrels announce a City Opera House show tonight with a full company change. The B and O Railroad plans a half mile Rockville siding to make it a major passing point. Joseph F Eisenhauer declares he is not a mayoral candidate due to business interests. S A Aldridge is named an additional rural free delivery carrier from Mount Airy.
Twenty years ago on March 26 1931 city officials announced options on the Charles W Zimmerman farm east of the city for a proposed filtration plant and pumping station. Also noted were a birth at Frederick City Hospital, a major garage fire in Poolesville causing $13500 in losses, a Hood College history speaker addressing Maryland cooperatives at the Rotary Club, and Rev Dr Z Barney Phillips delivering a Lenten sermon titled Behold the Man to a large Evangelical Reformed church audience.
At the Emmitsburg Chamber meeting Maurice Schnyderman joined to boost membership to 81. Col. Frailey outlined Thurmont Emmitsburg Route 15 improvements with a new association formed to work with state road officials, chaired by Edgar Emrich and Ernest Hammaker with Arthur Elder secretary. Frailey said 16 organizations backing the effort total 2372 people. residents urged action on poor curbs and speeding, while proposals for a town hall and May 11 charter date were discussed. A May celebration plan, museum displays, and free admission for members with guests charged $1 were proposed. meeting led by President B J Eckenrode.
A brief exchange asks why the rolling section 30 food exists. One says they give the group a cheering drink before every game. The other asks for clarification and confirms the drink is root beer.
Major Thomas M. Niall outlines Army leave regulations for active duty personnel. Entitlement accrues at 24 4 days per month for all ranks, with a maximum 60 days carryover and 72 hour weekend passes separate from leave. Approval depends on military necessity, and AWOL or confinement stops accrual. Travel time not deducted. delays counted as leave. Emergency leave may reduce entitlement. On leave, pay is the same. sick leave not charged against entitlement. Upon separation, accrued leave is paid at current pay rate plus allowances.
The text discusses usage notes for phrases like I agree with you and I agree to your proposition, mentions mispronunciations and misspellings, and defines perversion as a turning to a wrong end. It also cites Spindletop near Beaumont in 1902 producing about 17 million barrels of oil, noting Texas production before 1900 was relatively small.
Miss Peggy Lou Tenquary Ish daughter of Rev Harry C Marsh and Edward Washington Miller Jr son of Mr and Mrs Miller of Romney W Va were married at Brookland Methodist Church Washington in a 430 pm ceremony with father officiating The bride wore ivory satin Enlaces lace and a circular train with finger tip veil She carried a white prayer book and gardenias Lenora Williams maid of honor Charles F Powers best man and ushers Eugene Ailes Jr and Robert Brown Romney reception followed They will reside in Romney Bride is a Mary Washington College graduate and former Head College instructor Groom a Dartmouth alumnus and Kappa Kappa Kappa member.
A 51 year old woman asks about marrying a widower twenty years her senior for companionship and security. Dorothy Dix says age poses no greater risk than youth and recommends choosing a healthy, vigorous partner for lasting happiness and own home. She notes elderly couples often need companionship more than children’s homes provide.
Walkersville High School presents Sunbonnet Sue a two act musical comedy directed by Madeline Buhrman with Mary Lowe Smith in charge of dance, Nancy LeGore as accompanist. Cast features Carol Ann Wickless Esther Dinterman and many others with chorus of villagers. Production committees include stage art classes, shop classes, costumes, make up, refreshments, publicity and tickets.
Hoke was elected commander of the Emmitsburg VFW Memorial Post after officers were chosen. He is a World War II veteran and former hardware store owner active in the community. Retirement commander Wal Rightnour recorded a strong leadership legacy as successors were named.
Washington reports the Commerce Department ruled that an exporter to British Hongkong need not state the end use of his shipment after all. A department board said the end use is self evident. The shipment consisted of 100 dozen diapers.
A new hire faces early trouble when personal calls overload work hours. The guidance stresses avoiding sharing a work number with friends and limiting nonwork calls to maintain professional focus and intake.
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