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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1954
Page
2
Phillip Young, head of the Civil Service Commission, revealed that only 635 of 2.3 million federal employees are in the top grade earning 14800 a year. He noted only 1 in 106 earn 9000 or more while three in five receive under 4000. He urged Congress to raise its own pay to set a higher federal salary ceiling.
In New York to attend a fund-raising dinner for the 1956 Olympic team, Louis Tewanima the Hopi runner says he dislikes the city’s Indiansless crowds. The 82 year old, Olympic distance great, reflects on his life, Hopi beliefs, and his enduring independence while recounting his 1912 Olympic memories and his preference for Arizona mesas.
Russia may have known more about French aims in Indochina as leak lets Communist readers access National Defense Committee meetings. Two assistants to the defense secretary are jailed awaiting trial. others may be involved. Premier suspends the superior in charge. Communism has penetrated French politics as morale falters.
All cabs on city streets during Fair Week must carry special licenses. One horse vehicles pay 33, two horse vehicles 55, and vehicles with more than two horses pay 8. Dr. Thomas reports five water samples from Frederick’s supply test as good. Only cottagers remain at Braddock Heights: Mrs Markey and family, Mrs Edgar McCardell and children, Mr P E Long and family, and the Zimmerman family.
Twenty years ago from October 14 1934 reports describe a Frederick Fair season ending with strong attendance and record crowds. Oakland High School led in FFA judging with top corn and near top cattle teams, while Rev J Stewart Hartman died in Detour, and Sam's Creek Church near Marston hosted centennial Methodist events marking the first congregation in America.
Mr and Mrs Robert H Rems berg Buckeystown announce the birth of their second daughter Debra Joan on October 2 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Lt Col and Mrs Samuel H Wiles 3019 Parkway Terrace Drive 5 E Washington receive congratulations on the birth of their second son John Sterling at Bolling Air Force Base Hospital October 11 Lt Col Niles mother Mrs Dora E Niles Hyattstown visiting with the family Mrs Bowers Woodsboro announce the birth of a pound daughter October 12 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mother and baby are doing nicely Mrs Bowers formerly Judith Windsor daughter of Mr and Mrs William Windsor New Midway
Nadine Elizabeth Titow and Ac Donali Allen Melntire wed Saturday at First Parish Church York Maine. Bride wore a blue suit with red rosebud corsage. matron of honor Mrs Russell Douglas wore navy with red roses. Best man was Russell Douglas. Reception followed at the groom’s home. couple now reside at 1369 Savannah St SE Washington. Estimated electric wiring cost noted.
A national football pick service, once near .800 on college games, posted 45 games with only 29 correct winners. Experts, magazines, and pundits face a rough season as Illinois struggles and Maryland's rise gets questioned after losses and a Wake Forest tie.
Among the sick, Mrs. Donald H. Fox of RFD 5 Frederick underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday morning. She is reported setting along satisfactorily. Mrs. Ella Portner of Thurmont was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Tuesday by Thurmont American Legion ambulance. Mr. Frank Grimes of South Market Street entered the Veterans Hospital Center Martinsburg W Va Monday. Mrs. Michael B. Kaufman near this city fell and broke her hip Sunday and underwent surgery Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. James Sulcer of Water Street was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday night after becoming ill in a tavern. He was admitted for medical care and treated by the United Steam Fire Engine Company ambulance. Mrs. Charles Trout was removed from Frederick Memorial Hospital to the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry C. Smith near Walkersville Wednesday afternoon by the G C Barton ambulance.
A history of the local Red Cross Motor Corps was presented at a Camp Detrick Officers Club dinner meeting led by Mrs. Emmett Bowlus. The group formed in 1942 with Eleanor Conley and Mrs Shriner as leaders, focused on first aid, driver training, and parade drills. Members logged 2,768 miles and 1,170 hours chauffeuring cerebral children and donors, with fund drives funding the first station wagon.
The piece argues for Harold M. Stephens as the logical Supreme Court pick if Eisenhower seeks a judge with experience. It notes Stephens’ long bipartisan record, independence, Catholic faith as a factor, geographic fit from Utah, and potential alternate candidates like Chief Judge Oriel Phillips. It also discusses past DOJ nominees, Catholic representation, and Brownell’s controversial profile.
Roger W Babson argues Florida needs heavy industries and natural gas to spark jobs. He outlines how lack of gas, pipeline competition, and northern demand hinder growth, then proposes Venezuelan liquefied gas as a solution to supply heat and refrigeration for a year-round industrial boom. He cites Willard L Morrison and the Florida Research Group in Babson Park and notes contracts with Chicago Stock Yards.
Poolesville faculty were honored at a dinner in Beallsville as they prep for the 87th Maryland State Teachers Association convention in Baltimore. Students brainstorm plans for time off as classes resume Monday. Mrs Virginia Hershberger will spend a Maryland weekend in Baltimore with her son Webb a University of Maryland Medical School junior who has a birthday this Saturday. The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its first mission study class of the season at Mrs Edward Maxwell's home discussing Inder Three Flags by Stephen Neill. Monocacy Homemakers Club will learn How to.
The Maryland State Teachers Association editorial warns teachers of Governor McKeldin's 1931 veto of a 300 a year raise and notes a decline in state school funding since he took office. It calls teachers to study the record, consider candidates, and vote on Nov. 2, while 10,000 teachers attend the MSTA convention.
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