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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary text from a 1956 AP report shows a Thursday October 25 date. Mentions Kansas City or Missouri locales and Associated Press attribution with partial phrases about public reporting. Reading is damaged but indicates standard wire service coverage of the era.
Arnold Toynbee, author of A Study of History, is described as the leading world historian predicting no third world war due to atomic destruction. He fears famine may arise as population grows, while food authorities plan to exploit fallow lands seas and air for growth. he suggests birth reduction but theologians oppose this view.
A 13 year old boy and another youth fired at beer bottles from a wooded area near Pine Avenue after stealing a gun and cartridges. The younger boy led investigators to the weapon’s hiding place. conflicting testimony followed about his presence at the scene and his movements.
Mrs Roy Parkson Randall and Miss Elizabeth Pains return to White Oak Place Silver Spring after visiting relatives in Green-Wory North Carolina. LeRoy Hoke Nora Boke Sylvia Roelke and several others from Frederick Union Bridge Arlington and Fort Lauderdale joined a Poolesville birthday gathering hosted by Joan Deihi with guests Ethel Mills Mary Jane Myer Barbara Raskin Helen Brooks Judy Matthews and more.
Dr. Vix ginta F. Lewis of Hood College spoke to the AAUW on Tuesday night about why campaign speeches persuade. She stressed audience rapport over detailed content and noted barnstorming remains common despite radio and TV. The meeting at Mrs. Sam Maples Sr. home was chaired by AAUW president Mrs. Allister MackKay and included a brief business session and new member introductions. CHURCH PLANS DINNER at St. Peter's Episcopal church Poolesville will hold its annual dinner on Saturday November 10 at four o'clock in Poolesville High School dining room. The dinner has been given for over 500 years by the church with a bazaar and quilt auction at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.
Automobiles once faced opposition but are now accepted as useful beyond pleasure. William Englebrecht sustained a severe hand injury at Ox Fibre Brush Works. Rev J W Hiracoffe to be honored with a reception at United Brethren church. Enoch Royal Arch Chapter elected officers. Miss Louise Schley injured when a dog playfully scratched her chin.
Readable notes from 1936 recount Frederick events. Dr Frederick Wertheimer, Detroit native, bought Prospect Knoll on Red Hill. Over 60 attended a fall Republican meeting at Thormont with speakers Jeffersonian Democrat leaders. Addison Moberly elected Catoctin Club president with Wolfe vice president Kemp treasurer Moss secretary.
A Washington critique argues both parties distort facts to sway voters. Adlai Stevenson is accused of portraying a crooked link between government and big business while Republicans are faulted for mirroring such tactics. The piece notes tensions over tight money, the Federal Reserve, and slanted messaging aimed at women voters.
A three part series by Alton Blakeslee explains fall-out from nuclear tests. The article outlines how radioactive atoms are created, how fallout reaches individuals, and the debated health and policy implications amid H-bomb testing.
Moscow told readers of a Budapest counter revolution and Polish political shifts with Gomulka's speech and Parliament session. Russian troops were reportedly called to quell the unrest as Pravda and Izvestia provided broader coverage. a Moscow broadcast said the Hungarian revolt was liquidated, though not aired domestically.
An official notice states Adolf Hitler is dead, declared three months and twenty five days after his suicide and body burned in Berlin's Reich Chancellery garden. The time of death is set as late April in 1945, with a 4.7 page document from the Berchtesgaden ministry releasing the ruling.
A sale Wednesday in Burkittsville transferred a 9 room frame house with shed and small barn to neighbor Louis Market for 1875. Personal property including antiques grossed over 1000, with many items commanding high prices. administrator Milior not present as the auction contemplates.
In Rabat Morocco an estimated 60 people including several French citizens were killed as protests spread across North Africa. French government workers joined a 24 hour strike threatening public service disruption while Arab governments demand release of five Algerian rebels seized by France. Premier Guy Mollet seeks a confidence vote as rioting hits Tripoli and Algiers.
A midland Texas plane crash killed seven people when a military T33 jet and a civilian plane collided and exploded. Wreckage spread across a middle class neighborhood. a mother and child were among the victims. one body pierced a roof and bathtub. Webb Air Force Base identified the pilot as ejected but his chute failed. The other airman’s body was recovered in a home.
New Books at Artz Library list titles across history and travel including The Early Chur chills by Alfred Lasue UW. Sports and Classic Cars by Griffith Borgeson and Eugene Jaderquist. The Master Stunt Book by Lawrence M Brings. Decorating Book by Better Homes and Gardens. Rise of the Vice Presidency by Irving G Williams. A complete tour of Germany edited by Dace Oneuk.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate an operation for spinal disc removal at Baker Hospital Newton. Other garbled lines mention people names and places including Ontario, nonimportation policies, and references to fish, the Revels ionary War, and the War of 1812 with various locations and dates.
Miss Virginia Lee Willis wed Raymond Cooker in Rockville in a double ring ceremony at Rev W B Waters residence. The bride, a Frederick High School graduate, works at Fort Detrick and they plan a new home at 346 Park Avenue.
Frederick High School actors open the fall season with a dress rehearsal presentation of Best Foot Forward. The cast features Honor Crowther, Alden Summers, Amine Daniels, and Peri Gregory in leading roles with Mrs Anna May Hughes directing and Wanda Hoffman handling stage management.
A display at Mrs. Charles F Bowers on West Third Street features brass buttons from the Revolutionary era and porcelain enamel and metal buttons from abroad. Exhibits include patterns with zodiac motifs and designs such as Goose with the Golden Bag Hop along Thinth and Slumbering Watchman. The collection extends through the month.
About 300 bankers attended the Maryland Bankers Association Group 2 semi annual meeting at the Francys Scot Key Hotel. Rev Walter Bitner Freed spoke on risk and security in investments while Emory Frye and other officials from the Maryland banking sector participated in the event representing Montgomery, Washington, Howard and surrounding counties.
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