Eisenhower illness mixups exposed by press
The article surveys the White House communications during Eisenhower health events from 1955 to 1957, noting initial vague reports followed by fuller details. It details statements by Maj Gen Snyder and Press Secretary Hagerty, with misstatements, corrections, and challenges in conveying the President's condition.
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Janes Marlow
Eee Press
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Idasi
Denver
Howard NM. Snyder
Snyder
Unaday
Murray Snyder
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Par-is
Mmrs
Anne Wheaton
Eisenhowser
Wheaton
Paris
Post Thanksgiving to Christmas season reflections and local notices
A December feature recalls gratitude and holiday generosity, highlights a Snow Ball fundraiser chaired by Mrs. George Leicester Thomas Jr., and notes school guard letters praising safety and care. Local items cover charity events, hospital plans, public notices, and community happenings from Frederick and surrounding areas.
Youth Alcohol Conference Reflects Adolescent Risks
The Alfred Young People’s conference concluded that alcohol harms health and morality in youth and offers no real benefits. It urges informing parents and physicians about alcohol's effects, promotes education in schools, and treats adolescence as a broader international issue.
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Alfed Youn
Peres
Aled Youtt
Nova Scotia
Readers urge prioritized schools over playground land
A reader in The News criticizes spending on a school site purchase of 61,500 and urges officials to fund more schools and higher teacher pay. The letter notes busily playing students and questions why the public isn’t voting on educational funding, urging more parent input.
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago items from the Columns of the News dated November 29 recounts include a board of directors report on building progress and January occupancy, Ar Elmer B Mic Cahan proposing a three year lease to operate the City Hotel cafe from January 1, real estate transfers on South Market Street and Market and Patrick, Thanksgiving donations by fee Kindergarten children led by Miss Mercaret Eisenhauer, a K of P Comedy Club production of The Prince of Liars at City Opera House, with Frank B Rhodes coaching and a cast including Gur K Motter Harry Kefanver Harry Kennedy Charles S Price Arthur F Kreh William D Bates Pauline McCardell Sadie Enrisht Resine Rodock, a large orchestra under Dr T S Hater, and news of Walter Rice, 12, son of G. Rice of Brunswick, breaking his leg after slipping on a tank wagon at the Standard Oil Company.
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MLCA
Elmer B. MicCahan
City Hotel
Casper E. Cline
Nicholas O. Cline
William L. Wise
Baltimore
South Market Street
Cline
Market and
Patrick
Mercaret Eisenhauer
Prince
Ziver
City Opera House
K. of P
Frank B. Rhodes
Walter Rice
Xior
Gan S. Rice
Brunswick
NEA Sees Boost in Teachers Yet Shortage Persists
Washington reports the National Education Association estimates public schools will have 4.2 percent more teachers this year but still face a shortage of about 227 300 qualified instructors. The Advance Estimates place the 1953-38 supply at 1 246 424, up from 1 190 865 last year, with 7 319 not meeting full standards and three fifths of those lacking four years of college. The shortfall aims to replace inadequately prepared staff, retirements, overcrowding, and rising enrollment while adding services such as remedial work and math instruction. Over 33 million students are enrolled.
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Frederick
Landau
Germany
John Derr
Landa Burgomeister
Havigg
U.S. Office of Education
NEA
Washington
National Education Assn
NEA Research Dision
Women’s Clubs Gambriil Park Homemakers Host November Meet
Mrs William C Day hosted the Gam bril Park Homemakers club at 4 Biggs avenue on November 25. The meeting opened with the 100th Psalm read by president Harry Stup. Members answered roll by sharing what they were thankful for. Cultural program on Mar Germany given by International Relations committee. Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Carol Freed rs Sullivan sang Silent Night. Bliss Fehr, home demonstration agent, led a discussion on proper accessories noting wearing too many is like overdressing a Christmas tree. Mrs John Harris Jr was the model. Adjourned to December 5 for the Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Arthur Masser Shookstown at seven.
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William C. Day
Biggs Avenue
Gambril Park Homemakers Club
Germany
Infornational Relations Committee
Sullivan
Carol Freedrs
Wn Uesnau
Bliss Fehr
Jon
John ‘Harris Jr
Arthur ‘Masser
Shookstown
LeRoy D
Fothergill
Glade Valley
Lions’ Club
Woodsboro
Chanticleers Male Guarter
Frederick High School
J. Paul Thomas
Philadelphia
Wilkes Barre
Bruce Harstead
Good Shepherd Lutherans Church
iHarstead
Ralph Sime
Don Coursey
Charles Downs, Jr
Gettysburg
iFred W. Dawson
Navy
Army
Penn
Sylvania
Veronica Catlett
Albert ‘Detwiler
Jeannette
S. S.marable
Sewanee
Virginia
George Jacobson
Kit” Nelson
Harriett
Fort Detrick News and Society Highlights
Fort Detrick reports Specialist Richard A. Pamplin of Akron Ohio won first in the Middle Atlantic Inter-Service Athletic ConferenceTable Tennis Teens Tournament at Anacostia Naval Receiving Station. He holds biology degrees from the University of Akron and a MS from the University of Illinois and has served at Fort Detrick since 1956. A student tour from the Maryland State School for the Deaf visited the post, viewing bacteriology and various facilities. The Chemical Corps Wives Club invites members to a Christmas Dinner Dance at Fort McNair on December 7, 1957. Farewell parties honored coworkers Adelaide Lutman and Regina Wetzel at the VFW club. Roxanne Strine and Ronald Tyerar married at Calvary Methodist, honeymooning in Williamsburg. News briefs include births at Frederick Memorial Hospital and new post arrivals detailing several enlistees.
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Fort Detrick
Richard
A. Pamplin
Anscostia Naval Receiving Station
Pamplin
Akron
Ohio
Army
University of
Chemical Corps Wives’ Club of
Washington
Chemical Corps
Delbert H. Flint
Nellie Custis
Arlington 7
V. F. W. Iquntry Club
William H. Cross
AGSAF
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Orlando
Bobbore
U. S$. Department of Agriculture
Kerriville
Tex
Gwendolyn M. Bowl
Phyllis H. Grove
Harold A.itary
O. Baller
Cora S. Stackelberg
Clyde E. Peet
Homemakers Club
Fort Detrick Homemakers Club
John Rappolt
Hansonville
Hiness
Homsemakers
Calvary Methodist Church
Syphilis facts and Sputnik notes in two features
An educational column on syphilis outlines contagiousness, mother to child transmission, and treatment with penicillin and other methods, emphasizing early care to limit spread. A separate Washington dispatch by Senator Hyde discusses Sputnik, avoiding panic, dangers of crash programs, and the need for measured Cold War policies.
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