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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1953
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly News of Frederick Maryland lists publication schedule on Tuesday and Friday with circulation notes and Associated Press rights. It states subscription rates, editor contact, correction policy, mailing details, and printing capabilities as of October 4 1953.
The Beef Inquiry reports on factors behind the gap between cattle quotations and retail meat prices ordered by Secretary Benson. It notes taxes wages servicing charges and other costs besides raw materials shaping consumer prices.
Flag making firms control most sales and hold large inventories. Hawaii’s admission as the 49th state triggers a needed redesign of the flag with 49 stars. Officials must approve the new official design before production can proceed. Public files note the industry’ s tension between patriotism and practical supply concerns.
The Bar Association of Baltimore petitions Circuit Court to discipline Maurice Braverman a Baltimore attorney serving a three year federal prison term for conspiring with Communist Party officers. He is required to answer by December 9 with service by November 9. Braverman was convicted of conspiring with five other party functionaries in Maryland and the District of Columbia and fined $1 000.
President Eisenhower selects James P. Mitchell a $2-year old Republican businessman from Spring Lake New Jersey as labor secretary. Mitchell, ex assistant secretary of the Army, has a decade in government work and faces mixed reactions from Democrats and unions.
Damascus PTA held its meeting Monday with Mrs. W Hratt as new president. Rev Leon Daze gave the invocation, Bay Scout troop led a salute, and group singing was by Mrs. Maxwell Burdette with Mrs. Jean Donahue on piano. Everest Jones received a past president pin for two years of service. A $1400 budget was presented by Mrs. Dorothy Burdette. Attendees included several principals and banners were won by Connie Mullinix’s grade and Houts’ senior class. Social hour followed.
NEW YORK Oct Gen Alfred M Gruenther said a surprise Russian attack against Western Europe is almost impossible of success The NATO supreme Allied commander in Europe noted that Soviets would need reinforcements from the USSR for any attack and that Western forces remain strong enough to deter a quick strike He urged continued strengthening by the North Atlantic Council while acknowledging no all out defeat of a Soviet attack is guaranteed Also a planned Army ordnance corps briefing will discuss weapon trends at ORC Armory 101 East All Saints street Tuesday at 7 30 p m open to all reservists with retirement credit offered
Herbert H. Thomas, colored, was charged with forging a $19.87 check and held on $300 bond at Frederick county jail after transfer from Rockville. Lieut. Frank Dorsey reported the arrest by Montgomery county police as the check passed at a floral business house.
The 11th Joy Reunion met September 26 at Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge with a noon basket lunch and a 2 30 program in the Chapel. Mrs Clyde Young presided, reports were given, gifts awarded, and officers elected. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Clyde Young and many Joy family members in a formal family gathering.
Dr and Mrs William A Wade of Lovettsville Virginia join the 50th anniversary recognition at St Mark's and Incarnation Lutheran Church Washington for Dr Henry Manken who retires at month end after 35 years in his parish. Wade earlier organized the Incarnation congregation and the two merged.
Upper Fairmount Md Oct 9 Sir Adrian Ivor Dunbar plans to sell his house and most possessions to fund a trip to Scotland and pursue the baronetcy he inherited. The 60-year-old farmer painter and handyman has worked since January 28 to reach Scotland, unsure how much the inheritance is worth, which includes farms, woodland, and a crumbling mansion. The attorneys in Edinburg advised that British monetary rules prevent sending money for the voyage.
Alexandria seeks the return of a 1764 fire engine long housed in Baltimore's monument base. Baltimore officials resist, citing historic value. Legend says Washington saw and bought it in 1774, gifting it to Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company, which later sold it through dealers before ending up with Baltimore’s Veteran Firemen’s Association in 1838.
A coalition of 13 Asian Arab nations formally urged the United Nations to press France to grant Morocco full independence within five years. They circulated a resolution for action by the UN Political Committee, though observers doubted the committee would take the requested step.
Camp Detrick personnel are invited to Hood College Campus Day weekend. The Coffman chapel cornerstone will be laid after Campus Day ceremonies in Hudson outdoor theater at 2 30 this afternoon. Andrew K Coffman will lay the cornerstone and R Paul Smith will preside. Dr Wayne C Neely will preside over Campus Day exercises in place of the ailing Dr Andrew G Truxal. It’s a big Hood weekend.
Hagerstown plans pumping station dikes upgrade after Army Engineers report Savage River Dam offers limited flood storage. Officials will initiate a study to raise dikes protecting the station as local water demand doubles since 1936, with current supply from the Potomac River.
Bartonsville saw a two and a half story home of Homer Goins family burn Friday evening. The loss is estimated at 12000 dollars with no items saved. Firefighters used well water as supply dwindled. a 275 gallon fuel oil tank near the home fueled the blaze. Goins, his wife and two daughters were left dispossessed with only clothes and their car.
State police questioned George F. Kirk after a shooting and robbery in which George C. Phifer, a 31 year old New Yorker, was shot in the jaw and robbed of 147 dollars. Phifer, dumped from a Baltimore tavern car, walked to Col. Arthur Shreve’s home in Woodstock. Kirk was arrested in Washington, with Phifer’s license and registration.
Mandy Jackson contributed to the Centerville Fair Sculpture Exhibition held last week. The streaky pink curved piece drew attention and sparked debate over its meaning with some praising the abstract form and others unsure of its intent.
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