UAW Eyes GM in Last Push Before Possible Strike
UAW and General Motors face tense bargaining over wage hikes pensions and union shop as the union warns it may strike after a final round of talks. The strike last year at Ford and Chrysler cost over a billion dollars in wages and sales, with GM plants numbering 105 at stake if negotiations fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Redther
United Auto Workers
CIO
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
UAW
Chryster
Walter Reuther
Alo
Fishing Up To Date With Electrified Nets
A German scientist tests an electrical device to propel large fish into commercial nets, letting smaller fish grow unharvested. The invention promises higher industry profits but risks eliminating sport and sportsmanship from individual fishing, as automated catches remove the uncertainty that makes fishing engaging.
Mister Mimic Catbird Delights In Sunshine And Audiences
A catbird, northern relative of the mockingbird, charms neighbors with playful mimicry and showman antics. He performs a carnival of comic song, seeks human attention from a nesting site near a house, and thrives on an audience. The bird’s capricious wit contrasts with calmer species, keeping life lively even when weather misbehaves.
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Mister
Catbird
Mockingbird
Oriole
Bluejay
Publicity Request Acknowledged For Newton Project
Frederick High School Principal Harry O. Smith expresses gratitude to The News and staff for extensive publicity of the Newton project. He praises the Workshop in Leadership Training and Community Life with Newton as a finest school activity and notes valuable support from the newspaper network.
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Newton
News-Post
42 Boys From Here On Visit To Washington
Frederick Boys Club members on a Washington trip visiting the national zoo Haines Point Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Arlington Cemetery and National Airport traveling by bus under Richard Rudy. Adults accompaning included Jack Shoreow Walter Dunbar Grafton Cost Dr Joseph Wolfe and Ellis Carty. The outing featured many named youths and ends with a birthday party at the Hoopers home including cake and gifts.
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Frederick
Optimist Club
Washington
Capital
National Zoological Park
Haines Point
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Arlington Cemetery
National Airport
Richard Rudy
Jack Shoreow
Walter T. Dunbar
Grafton Cost
Joseph Wolfe
Ellis Carty
Ronald Payne
Gary Payne
Charles Rudisell
Lester Carle
Bobbie Johnson
Ronnie Cramer
Charles McDenate
Gary Lacey
Terry Stockman
Kenny Reeder
Philip Welty
Tevey Winpigler
Wayne House
Carl Rentvel
Pant Boone
Darkie Johnson
John Barber
Calvin Geisbert
Wayne Geisbert
Chaves Hahn
Douglas Harrison
Ronald Tarvison
Byay Hurt
Donald Leouhn
Robert Louho
Millard Mastrino
George May
Richard Morgan
Jack Molesworth
Russell Rinehart
Bing Keenex
Jackie Hever
Pete Shook
Richard Strip
Billy Stop
Brian Study
Burton Stephens
Joh Uartman
Raymond Frye
Kenneth Rudy
Gilbert Carty
Indifference Warns Against Apathy in Society
A LUFBURROW piece urges action over indifference warning that passive people who refuse to take a stand weaken a community over time. The author condemns lack of vision and urges readers to confront wrong and seek decisive action instead of accepting stagnation.
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Lut
Lufburrow
Fifty Years Ago Local Hems From The Columna Of The News
Fifty years ago local notices report the female high school building project facing possible abandonment as bids far exceed the $21 000 appropriation. the lowest bid was $26 500. Junior Fire Company plans to attend the Baltimore firemen's convention, with a reel team led by manager John F Smith and captain John Markey. Woodsboro correspondent notes a frost damaged vegetables but spared flowers. Rocky Strings correspondent recounts a wagon accident near William H Moore's store that injured Mrs Enos L Main and her son after a collision with a post. Mr John T Best near Frederick submitted cider of notable clarity color and flavor to The News office.
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Board of County Commissioners
Baltimore
John F. Smith
John Markey
Enos L. Main
James E. McKennie
William H. Moore
John T. Best
Frederick
Frederick District Farm Loss Signals Census Drop
Twenty years ago local Miers from the May 16 1930 column report a sharp fall in Frederick district farms from 143 to 88 in ten years. Lineman John K Lightner 42 of Potomac Edison died after a fall from a power pole near Clarksburg. Emory I Coblentz addressed the Frederick City Hospital Training School for Nurses commencement. seven graduates received diplomas.
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the News
Frederick
John K. Lightner
Potomac Edison Company
Clarksburg
Emory 1. Coblent
Frederick City Hospital
Washington Daybook on lobbying and House seating quirks
Washington Daybook surveys the House Special Committee’s early lobbying findings and the likelihood of competing party reports. It notes the impact of lobbying on politics, plus Capitol traditions, including Philadelphia style seats for Louis Graham and William Dawson’s solitary, companying bench behavior.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Cach Memeber
House
Pennsylvania
Louis Graham
Graham
Washington Rail Strike Rift Highlights Truman Rally
In a wartime labor dispute context the piece notes President Truman’s Chicago rally as a partisan event while rail and mail service face delays and layoffs. The editorial argues public agencies should stay nonpartisan to maintain morale and avoid politicizing national mobilization efforts.
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Washington
United States
Grover Cleveland
Middle West
East
Truman
Chicago
Democratic Party
National Security Resources Board
Draftees And Vets Guide Veterans Civil Service Tips
MAJOR THOMAS M. MA explains civil service veteran preference and how discharged veterans can gain advantage. He notes the 1.9 million executive branch employees, with only 293 thousand in Washington, and urges applicants to find open Civil Service jobs and apply for examinations directly. Vets receive five exam points boosting eligibility for federal openings.
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Navy
Jack Brown
Brown
Post Office
Civil Service
Thomas M. MA
Washington
Pont
Uncle Sam
Baker
Governsment
Civil Service Commission
Washington 25
D. C
Sweet Corn Plantings for Continuous Harvest Across Summer
The article outlines two main strategies for extended sweet corn harvests: plant several early varieties in staggered sowings or plant four varieties with different maturities 60 to 90 days to spread production. It notes hybrid varieties mature more uniformly, best fall crops use late varieties, and pest management for European corn borer with DDT dusting every five days for four applications. It also covers planting layout, fertilization, shallow cultivation, and pollination advice to maximize yield.
Scientists radio active insects to study pests
The Nation reports scientists using atomic energy to radioactivate cockroaches mosquitoes flies beetles and other insects to trace migrations study movements and detect disease transmission. Goals include improving pest control quarantine zones protecting pollinators and understanding ecosystems. Experiments involve injecting radioactive material into insects feeding them radioactive food and tracking with Geiger counters.
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Frank Carey
Associated Press
James Marlow
Washington
Dale W. Jenkins
Charles C. Hassett
Army Chemical Center
Maryland
Nucleonics Journal
Earth
Magistrate Hal Boyle Recalls Life Saving Blood Drives
In a New York courtroom Magistrate J Roland Sala appeals for blood donors to save a dying high school student with hemophilia. After his call, 22 volunteers gather, donate a pint each at the Brooklyn Red Cross, and the Red Cross reports the boy’s life was saved. Sala notes he has led several such emergency appeals with seven successful outcomes, reinforcing faith in humanity.
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Hal Boyle
New York
J. Roland Salsa
Sala
Brooklyn Red Cross
Red Cross
Marines May Have Helicopter Invasion Edge At Quantico
Marine Corps researchers at Quantico test helicopter amphibious landings as an alternative to World War II style beach assaults. Brig. Gen. Gerald C. Thomas says helicopters could strike from 70 to 100 miles offshore, delivering troops to secured positions and supporting guerrilla or partisan operations amid ongoing Portrex and Swarmer maneuvers.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Worfolk Naval Base
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Quantico
Marine Base
Gerald C. Thomas
Marine Corps Equipment Board
General Thomas
Guadalcanal
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Key West
Normandy
Anr
Congress
Prasecki
Quantico Base
Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware
Wednesday partly cloudy with mild temperatures. Thursday showers and mild weather. Friday becomes fair, then showers again over part of the weekend. Period temperatures near seasonal normals.
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Maryland
Delaware
Track And Field Meet To Be Held On Friday
The annual junior and senior high school track and field meet was rained out but rescheduled for Friday. Local schools compete for top honors as athletes vie for best marks and team standings.
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Rederick High School
Senor
Thought on Faith and Discipleship in John 8 31
A religious reflection cites Jesus telling believers that remaining in his word proves true discipleship. The piece juxtaposes biblical quotation with a devotional line about faith building a bridge across death, contrasting divine guidance with human perception and spiritual journey.
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Jesus
Gulf of Death
Young
Maryland Secretary of State Leads Miss Frederick Judges
The Judges Committee of the Miss Frederick Pageant says Maryland will be represented on the panel by Secretary of State Miss Vivian Simpson. She arrives in Frederick on June 9 as the personal representative of Governor William Preston Lane Jr, who cannot attend due to a prior engagement.
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Frederick
Maryland
Miss Vivian Simpson
Miss Simpson
William Preston Lane, Jr
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