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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1951
Page
9
Purdue University economist Don Pearlberg argues price controls fail to end inflation. He warns ceilings, rationing and subsidies distort production and may revive black markets. Taxes to mop buying power and easing money policy could halt inflation while letting prices adjust. Education and caution are required before any drastic move.
Secretary Brannan explains farm income in wages and interest to counter price and return myths. He notes nonfarm wages higher, farm net income fell from 17.8 to 13 billion from 1947 to 1950 while total national income rose. He warns rising costs require stabilizing farm costs as prices stabilize, and adds Pluto appears as second smallest planet at 3,550 miles across.
Informal survey of ten residents reveals blue as a favored color among respondents. White and blue tie among several names, with blue favored by six individuals including Soper Toms Minnick and Lilinton. Red appears once, green once, grey once, and light blue is noted as a preference by Cannon.
Extension entomologists at the University of Maryland urge homeowners to spray boxwood and holly now to prevent leaf miners, borers, and other damage. Recommendations include DDT sprays, timing with pest life cycles, and multiple applications. Braddock Grange met May 8 with programs on Mother's Day and community events. Continuous corn price support figures for 1950 crop are given by the U S Department of Agriculture with Maryland specifics.
A moisture-tolerant weed halogeton glomeratus, introduced from Russia 16 years ago, infests parts of seven states and endangers one third of national sleep flocks. It has killed thousands of sheep, with abandoned ranches and bleached bones marking affected ranges. Experts urge range management and eradication measures, while Congress debates control funding and chemical methods.
The Agronomy Department collaborates with other units to develop disease resistant red clover strains. Another project investigates yellowing in alfalfa. Additional tests cover weed control and fertilizer use.
Aberdeen May 13 Three years of persistent work at Aberdeen Proving Ground produced a new grease good in any climate The Army ordnance scientists say it operates at 85 below zero to 125 above It could replace six greases for trucks tanks gun carriers and other vehicles cutting labor from up to 30 man hours per vehicle to change transmissions differentials and wheel bearings when moving between climates
Frederick County unit MD Artificial Breeding Cooperative report for April 1951 lists two circuits. Circuit 1 under W Gorsuch shows Ayrshire Guernsey Holstein Jersey breed counts and leaders Ethan Summers Wight and Reeder Robert Speaks Ralph Riggs Wor. F. Cramer, totaling 1,852 cows first serviced from 7/1/50 to 4/30/51. Circuit 2 under E Alton Dudderar notes breed counts and leaders John Holter J D Harris Joseph Lang A D Young George Bowers, totaling 1,338 cows first serviced in the same period.
Four Holstein bulls earned Silver Medal Production sire status from the Holstein Friesen Association of America based on daughters milk yield. Bulls include Curtiss Candy Della Lad Ira D Ifert near Middletown Five ply Chief Pride Di Gerb Colan Ray H Smith near Frederick Dunloggin Knight J Homer Remsberg near Middletown and McDonogh Gold Plate Richard H Richardson Westminster. Ifert sire has 22 daughters averaging 537 pounds butterfat at 3.7 percent, 62 pounds over dams. Smith’s bull has 14 daughters averaging 456 pounds at 3.7 percent, 35 pounds above dams. Remsberg’s 44 daughters average 468 pounds at 3.6 percent, 64 pounds over dams. Gold Plate has 22 daughters averaging 471 pounds, 133 pounds over dams, at 3.5 percent. BIBLE CLASS MEETS One hundred twenty two members and visitors attended Sundays Leaders Bible Class at Calvary Methodist church. The service featured prayers, readings, and music with Rev. Mrs Grace Sponselier of Shippensburg, Pa., former Frederick resident, as Mother’s Day speaker.
The Sick Committee reported members M. R. Etchison and Grant Delphey as about the same. Charles McCurdy and Lee Willard resumed attendance. Markell H Nelson returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital and was improving nicely. President Charles V. Main presented a large bouquet.
Leesburg May 13 Harry S Sommers elected president of the Leesburg Lions Club. Officers include R H Rodrick Carlton Penn II and C H Mitchell as vice presidents T B Hutchison secretary Lucas D Phillips treasurer E B White lion tamer and C Stanley Reed tail twister. Board of Directors chosen are John W Pumphrey and Edwin F Hoeltzer.
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