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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1957
Page
2
Washington on November 23 queries whether private schools will face new rules after public schools. The discussion centers on whether discrimination based on race color or religion can persist in private admissions and how policy may evolve.
The article discusses fears that Sputnik debris could strike people or homes, noting meteorites rarely hit Earth and odds of a exact hit are astronomically small. It argues such worries are unfounded and suggests focusing on real concerns rather than far-fetched risks.
A long feature discusses private school segregation and government power. It cites Professor Arthur J. Miller of Emory, his UNC Press work, and the federal role in tax benefits and private-school access. The article weighs state action, due process, and fourteenth amendment reach, noting presidential commissions and justice department enforcement.
Local page item notices and event blurbs from The News Frederick Maryland dated Thursday November 14 1957. Includes appearance of national ads and public notices in the Great Southern Pig and Mfg Co section with typical period journalism and classifieds.
Recurring notes from 1937 recount Frederick County flood impacts with 2.25 inch rainfall, 11 800 acres closed for upland game hunts, including Ca toctin Recreational Area. A Boston bull terrier was returned home after hospitalization.over 25 000 Santa letter requests distributed at the Frederick County Food and Housing Show ahead of next week’s state armory event.
Hood College Marionettes present Eastward in Eden by Dorothy Gardener in Brodbeck Hall at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Civil War era drama portrays Emily Dickinson’s affair with Rev. Charles Wadsworth with painted screens and poetry quotes. Cast includes Elizabeth Zimmerman as Dickinson and Christian Kahl as Wadsworth. Tickets are sold in the administration lounge and at the door. all seats are reserved.
The October 16 ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church Brunswick united Dorothy Lee Paradis and Ronald N. Phillips in a double ring rite performed by Rev. James Fenhagen. The bride wore light blue lace over taffeta with pearls and carried white pompons with an orchid center.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie plan a tentative trip to Augusta Georgia beginning tomorrow for a vacation that should run until mid next week. White House aide James Hagerty advised reporters to bring suitcases, noting plans could change and a noon plane departure is expected.
E Owen Dorsey a retired juthher died at three this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a month long illness. Born April 18 1883 in Woodsboro he was the son of John M and Louisa Smith Dorsey. Survived by wife Cora Grove Dorsey and children Lawrence A Emory W Carroll Ray Abs Mary Hillibridie Kathleen Dorse, six grandchildren and brother Clarence C Dorsey. Services at Woodsboro Lutheran Church with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Elsie M. Wise in Winfield with Rev. Donald Plank officiating and burial at Locust Grove Church of God cemetery. Pallbearers included Eltee Norwood, Merril Norwood, and Sterling Roberts. Also observed were services for Mrs. Nettie Virginia Hyser in Taneytown with interment at Mayberry Church of God cemetery. for Clarence B. Ridenour in Tourmont. and for Jeanne Frances Bussard of Route 2 Frederick at North Market Street funeral home with large floral tributes and Mount Olive cemetery burial.
Three Frederick businesses Sears Roebuck Safeway Stores Inc and Frederick Produce Co receive Community Chest plaques for voluntary payroll deductions and strong employee pledges. The feature notes Millhouse death from pneumonia after flu and lists survivors and funeral details from Hagerstown and Harper’s Ferry areas.
The article outlines VA pension eligibility for World War I veterans and those over 65, detailing income limits, disability ratings, and monthly payments. It notes 65 plus retirees may qualify with modest income, lists key income what counts, and mentions contacting Ray Henry for guidance via this newspaper.
Lexington Virginia reports a progress brief on county road improvements. Amid mixed sentiment a future change could involve a new president moving to an historic Lexington estate once linked to James McDowell. Boeing and the Air Force announce the B62ZE eight jet bomber enters service with the Strategic Air Command.
In Sasebo Japan 16 Marines faced trials for brutality against prisoners. Cpl Glenn W Fredericks 21 of Wasilla Alaska received 14 days hard labor and rank reduction for punching a sailor during guard duty. Lt Lawrence S Dierkson 21 had charges dropped after the complainant failed to recall the incident. Dierkson heads toward discharge from the Marines Friday.
Chest officials announced a goal of 565000 is now 97 percent achieved with more returns expected from the Commercial and Advance Gifts Divisions and from mail appeals.
Urged to mail their 1957 gifts to the Community Chest at once or call to have someone collect them, as organizers hope to wind up the drive by the end of this week.
Donald Lawson eight years old, son of Air and Mrs Clyde Lawson dr near this city, will host a small party this evening with friends. Mr and Mrs John S Eicholtz East Second Street returned from Aberdeen after visiting Mrs Eicholtzs brother Charles A Kirby. Stocks rise in New York as aircraft missile and rocket fuel shares lead the market early trading.
Baltimore delegates attend the 10th annual Maryland League of Municipalities convention. Sessions cover taxation and urban renewal, with Mayor Roy W. Eves and Mayor Thomas D Alesandro presiding. Veterans disability rules under VA review influence pension eligibility as sewers and treatment topics are discussed.
The future king Charles, aged nine, began his birthday at Cheam School in a windy dormitory at 7 15 a m. His parents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip instructed no royal special treatment as he attended lessons and prayers with fellow boarding pupils.
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