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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
15
A Maryland letter weighs the risks of a World Government dominated by Communists, arguing against surrender of sovereignty and warning of coups. It cites Soviet domination, current Allied politics, and Eisenhower’s UN police concept as safer paths, concluding World Government would erode freedom and invite tyranny.
The House and Senate push distinct social security plans with different funding and disability provisions. A conference will seek a compromise as funds strain under possible higher payroll taxes and delayed tax increases. Also a spring weather vignette notes crops and blossoms slow to bloom amid variable sun.
A letter to the editor from a local district attorney representative critiques a World Federalists view preferring national sovereignty. He traces U.S. postwar actions from the League of Nations to the United Nations and NATO, arguing a World Government would erode freedom and national habits. He questions feasibility and warns against surrendering sovereignty.
Washington ardently debates the spending of government funds to influence legislation. Republicans and conservatives level an all-encompassing charge of lobbying, with Congress and federal courts probing definitions. Jack K. McFall of the State Department is named as the era’s leading lobbyist amid claims of luncheon gatherings and cocktail events funded by small contributions from officials.
Fifty years ago May 11 1900 items note Rev A C Carty moving to LaCrosse Wis to lead English Lutheran church and build a new church. Albert V Lampe elected to Franklin and Marshall College year book staff. Improvement Land and Building Association names D C Winebrewer president John A Lynch vice president and L M Nixdorff secretary with a $2 per share distribution approved. Dr Edward Nelson named to State Board of Dental Examiners by Governor Smith. Esmeralda benefit performance receipts total $54 for the Independents Hose Company.
A May 11 1930 item lists about 885 prospective elementary graduates in the city and county. June 6 rites at Tivoli theater will feature Miss J Jewell Simpson as the address speaker. A children sparked fire burned about 30 acres on the west side of South Mountain. An Emmitsburg man paid 25 dollars plus costs for converting a 1925 license plate to a 1930 plate by altering the numbers. Mrs Hallie A Monath 72 Mt Pleasant will be the county’s only Gold Star mother traveling to France for battlefield and cemetery pilgrimages.
Washington readers split over congressional probes and immunity with comparisons to past smear campaigns. Critics urge a separate loyalty court and secret sessions, while others warn against silencing debate.
A set of quick Q and A items covers Kentucky official bird the cardinal since 1928 burls on trees and their meaning Osceola buried at Fort Moultrie simulcast definition Port Authority governance details and a local Class Meeting at Parkway Church of God with 13 members and 3 visitors Mrs Katie Tucker hosted on College Avenue Mrs Helen Linton presided.
A compact religious meditation quotes Job 33 28 Hosea 7 11 and a Cecil adage on hypocrisy. The lines blend scripture with a spiritual farewell and a critique of pretended virtue. The tone is solemn, urging inner truth over outward appearance.
More than 100 people from city and county attended the card party in Junior Hall last night. Sponsored by the G O P Club of Frederick County. Refreshments were served. Receipts will aid the club general fund for activities this campaign year.
Eureka Kansas writer Roger Babson highlights the Magic Circle a 400 mile hub centered on Eureka Kansas. He frames six central states Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas and northern Texas as a vast agricultural mineral and human resource area with rich markets, high production and demographic losses due to underindustrial development. He notes massive potential in processed foods coke by products paper and other value adds within the circle and urges capitalizing on these opportunities.
Side Glances argues that manufacturing deficit goods require 10,000 new plants, 2,000,000 more workers, and $5 billion in new capital. It calls for 100,000 proactive salesmen and notes Horace Greeley’s advice as timely. Readers may contact Byron Dunn, Lincoln, Nebraska, president of the National Bank of Commerce and Magic Circle Educational Foundation, for inquiries.
The Hood College Library Friends plan a Saturday luncheon in the Delapistine Reading Garden at Hood. Parsons Newman will speak on Frederick’s role in the Civil War and the Landauer gift creating a worthy collection. Miss Miriam Apple will preside. guests include Mrs Landauer and Dr and Mrs George Spence.
Antiques from several eastern states fill the Armory for the Civitan Club fourth annual show opened Wednesday and runs daily 1 am to 10 pm through Saturday. Items include Cavalier pearl and sapphire jewelry, 18th century Chippendale secretary, pine shill guards, lamps, pewter, and a 1795 1800 Sheraton mahogany banquet table from Virginia. Proceeds support Civitan civic work.
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