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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1955
Page
2
Established 1863 Frederick daily paper lists subscription prices for advance payment and running periods. Rates include monthly and multi-month terms. Postal details show second class matter status and entry date November 8 1955.
The article summarizes U S foreign aid since 1949 noting half a billion dollars monthly spent, totaling over 336 billion, with most going to military and economic aid to bolster allies against communism. It cites Marshall Plan sums, Geneva discussions, and the shift to competitive coexistence with the Soviet Union, urging renewed aid to counterbalance Soviet moves in Asia and the Near East. It also notes a local entry: Middletown High School student Naso Marilynn Kifer will represent the school in the Voice of Democracy contest.
Frederick County voters rejected the suffrage amendment by 1978 votes, a result noted as liberal against disfranchising black voters. The Republican ticket carried county races including Sheriff John Crum and County Measurer Roger. Urey and others faced drill-era bravado in a patrol house incident. Helen Abell Baughman announced engagement to Dr Charles H. Cowles, with no wedding date set. Also mentioned is F. Ansleberger selling a 77 acre farm north of Frederick to F. O. Ansleberger for 538?
Nov 1955 items note pay increases to five dollars, Kefauver salary rise, a fire of unknown origin in a frame building used as a dance hall north of Gapland, November rain exceeding a third of an inch by noon, springs and wells revived by dry weather, many rocks seen on county rivers, and the duck hunting season opening November 20.
The American Civil Liberties Union released a report by Allen Raymond critiquing secrecy in government and noting omissions such as Truman era decisions on firing General MacArthur and Eisenhower's 1954 letter, while suggesting press independence has weakened and editors often back political parties over reporters.
Mr. Raymond argues that reporters still face “scagps” and time pressure rather than mere frustration in covering vast government. He contends newsmen will seek big secrets despite orders, if they keep alert, vigorous press traditions alive.
Diocese of Maryland announces Every Member Canvass for November 13 with Bishop Powell and Suffragan Bishop Don to appear on WMAR Channel 2 on Saturday at 3 00 to discuss the drive and present a film. Funds support parish diocese and church work worldwide. Parishes urge families to stay home until canvassers obtain pledges for 1956.
At the Optimist Breakfast Club meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel Abe fon Y Bennett introduced Parsons Newman who spoke on Frederick County Land Records from 1748 to the present. Newman outlined the move from verbal transfers to written records and the impact on real estate title accuracy now showcased after the Clerk’s office remodeling.
Mrs Remsberg of Leevate Farms Middletown has been invited by President Eisenhower to participate in the White House Conference on Fidgeten in Washington. The nationwide meeting includes about 2,000 citizens from all states and territories, with aims to study education. A group from Walkersville High School visited the News-Post plant for insights into school journalism, led by Mrs Robert Latvhdin and including numerous students and staff.
Maryland Conference on Education releases statistics showing Frederick County spent 3,996,234 for school building 1947-53 with 2,300,000 proposed 1954-60. County funding split: state 910,365 and federal 99,362. Comparisons show Montgomery, Washington, Carroll counties with larger programs. The report outlines recommendations on planning, financing, and community involvement for school facilities and future expansion. It also includes births, population, and school enrollment trends from 1920 to 1970 and local teacher certifications and school capacity figures.
Norfolk and Western Railway, a late diesel holdout, orders 25 more diesel units as eight are already in service while keeping 430 coal-fired steam locomotives. Experts doubt full dieselization. steam power remains preferred for passengers and long freight. Also notes PTA program in Frederick County, court decrees, Norfolk amphibious exercise, and hospital admissions with names and towns.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Eckman daughter of Mr and Mrs James Eckman Ventura California and Jack Allen Miller son of Mrs Margaret Tracey Point of Rocks were married at First Methodist Church Ventura October 16 Rev Paul MacLearn of Phoenix officiated The couple will reside in Ventura A reception followed at the Trotter Hall
Frederick County Health Department issued a warning to keep firearms away from children. Dr Forbes Burgess urged parents to store guns and ammunition under lock and key as hunting season begins. He warned against keeping firearms in unlocked drawers vehicles or closets to prevent accidents. Parents should also teach children to respect these lethal weapons and hunters must handle guns carefully.
American Education Week is being observed in city and county schools with open houses PTA programs and school window displays. Schools scheduled open houses and assemblies for parents and teachers conferences. Frederick County Teachers Association arranged two educational film shorts for showing in local theaters and a window display at Kemp's store. Pamphlets were sent to ministers to use as sermon material on education.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Danner in Emmitsburg at Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa on Friday Mrs Gordon Sheetenhelm Mt Pleasant celebrates birthday Wednesday Denton Garst Frederick announce birth of son James Gilmer at Frederick Memorial Hospital Peg James is his mother Mrs Marshall E Barger Brunswick attended Potomac Circuit Grand International Auxiliary meeting in Cumberland after officer elections
Among the sick Mrs I J Wilson of Baltimore admitted for observation at Hopkins Hospital. Mrs Maynard Kling of Clarksburg a surgical patient at Bon Secours Baltimore, progressing as expected. Mrs Ruth Davis at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a back injury from an auto crash. Mr Durward Lines of Frederick in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial. BAC railroad accident last Thursday killed Jack R Favier of Frederick and Carl P Stoots of Baltimore. Adamstown suit entered for 150 damages in Circuit Court by William Weddle. Phormont case against Guy Staub from East Main Street last August 12. Edwin Fo Nikirk attorney. East Main Street accident details. Scout executive Gerald T Rush appointed by Daniel W Bell to lead National Capital Area Council in Washington. Rush to report January 1 1958. will head council serving District of Columbia and 17 Maryland counties and Kernia.
Veterans question how to obtain service connected status and benefits for past injuries. Major Nial replies with practical steps, advising affidavits from comrades, VA timing rules, and deadlines for pensions and retroactive payments. Readers may write with issues to Major Nial for inclusion.
Off year voting drew attention to governor and mayor races in Kentucky and Philadelphia, with no strong national issues. Ohio referendum on auto plant layoff pay stirred interest, while Michigan held a Democratic primary for a Detroit district seat. Democrats were expected to hold Kentucky House and Philadelphia City Hall amid possible split.
Frank Barton Currest, new counsel and transport expert for the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, will speak at Head College Thursday at 6 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall on Pressure Groups in Transportation Regulation. He holds AB MA from Texas University and a Georgetown law degree. Lectures are monthly at Land College, presented by Town Tall for students faculty and public.
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