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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
3
Baltimore November 29 for the first time license examiners of the Department of Motor Vehicles can test lateral vision with new eye devices called vision telebinoculars. A 20/70 vision standard is required in each eye with glasses, and the process includes cards testing acuity, color distinction, and balance.
Republican traffic chief Thomas B. R. Mudd introduced new eye testing machines and a written traffic regulations exam. He also banned dual–control cars in tests and imposed a rotating examiner system to curb favoritism, amid criticism that some schools relied on certain examiners.
A threatened strike by All American Airways pilots was postponed indefinitely as negotiations continue under the National Mediation Board. About 90 pilots sought higher salaries and a new contract. the company offered a 24.4 percent raise, lifting average pilots from 773 to 883 dollars monthly and co-pilots from 325 to 360.
Today in history recalls Samuel Seabury Lawrence Kearny Mark Twain and Mary McDowell among others with births and deaths linked to Groton Perth Amboy Florida Cincinnati Pittsburg and Chicago. Notable dates span 1782 1880 1918 1920 1932 1941 1942 1943 1944 1950.
A list of notable births includes figures from politics, arts, and academia such as Virginia Mayo born in St. Louis fifty years ago, Mrs Mary Albert D Lasker born in Watertown, Wis fifty one years ago, Rev Dr Daniel Poling born in Portland, Oregon, and Winston Churchill born seventy seven years ago. Also cited are Dr Walter R G Baker of General Electric and Prof John Maurice Clark of Columbia University with their birthplaces and ages. A horoscope segment notes today as a venturous yet changeable day with potential for success if exertion is moderate.
The first heavy long distance all jet bomber the XB-52 was secretly rolled from Boeing’s Seattle plant to a hangar in pre dawn hours. Boeing described it as a global bomber and announced its unveiling in Washington.
Air Secretary Thomas Fintetter described measures to shield the XB-52 during a nighttime move to reduce visibility to curious or enemy eyes. He said parts would be protected with drapes camouflage and other procedures and urged news outlets to refrain from photographing the bomber.
Fifty women who moved to Frederick in the past year organized the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club. Elected officers include President Mrs George F Brandenburg and Treasurer Mrs Edward Alexis. In a related meeting at Home Service Auditorium, talks on diamonds and silverware were given. Next meeting will be a luncheon.
The News notes an ELEVEN event at the WEFW Country Club on December 2. Members planned regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. The lodge governor and a newly renovated kitchen area were among items damaged in the incident.
A two hour fire swept the Moose Lodge rear areas in Annapolis damaging lodges and club rooms. Firemen said the blaze began from an oil burner explosion and climbed partitions to the third floor where living quarters of George Saxon were affected.
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