Goodbye Blue Spud Brings End of Potato Subsidy Era
The Department of Agriculture warns there will be no potato price guarantees next year unless 1951 output is trimmed by 21 percent, or 91 million bushels. The article cites abuse of acreage limits, closer planting and fertilization boosting yields, and government purchases to cover surpluses. It notes dyed blue potatoes, consumer cost increases, and large taxpayer payouts. The piece predicts the blue potato racket will end as subsidies fade.
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Det
Congress
Frederick High Cadets at Bethesda Tonight
Frederick High School cadets travel to Bethesda to face Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in a late afternoon game at 3:30. The squad features three starters with several reserves. injuries dampen the lineup as guards Burgee, tackle Brown, and center Markoe sit out or limit action after recent setbacks.
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Frederick High School
Bethesda
Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Fred Burgee
Robert Brown
Thurbie Markoe
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columne Of The News
Fire broke out in Mrs. Wm H Rumpus summer kitchen. Firemen subdued flames. loss covered by insurance. In Wolvesville chestnut crop huge. over 200 bushels in ten days, one man gathered ten. Oakland Mill property near Middletown sold for 1100 dollars. F and M Railway stock about 29 dollars a share. Frederick Young Men's Democratic Club rally at Junior Hall drew crowds. speakers included Senator Olin Bryan Alfred Ritter and Dr Edward Bowlus. Belles Lettres Society debated machinery's benefits to laboring classes. decision 2-1 for the affirmative.
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WM H. Rumpus
Wolfsville
Oakland
Middletown
John H. Lutz
E. Biser
L. Toms
C. Robertson
Plans for extra top at Fish Creek dam expansion
City Engineer Maxwell announced plans to add five feet to the top of the Fishing Creek dam increasing the reservoir capacity by about 17,000,000 gallons at an approximate cost of $29,000. A Cadet Field soccer scrimmage left Claude Bar High School's noted athlete injured amid rough play.
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Fishing Creek
Maxwell
Micwad
Wimate
Cadet Field
Claude Bar High School
Boyle In Korea: Tokyo Correspondents Club Memoir
BILL BOG recalls Tokyo's Shimbun Alley correspondent club during the Korean War era. He portrays daily life, late nights, and the steady stream of reporters, staff, and mail, ending with memories of those who never returned from the frontline.
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Bill Bog
Bal Boyle
Tokyo
Shimbun Alley
American Legion
Korea
Japan
Frick to Speak at Hood Vespers Sunday
Dr Philip L Frick pastor of White Oaks Congregational Church Williamstown Massachusetts will be guest speaker at Hood College Vesper service in Brodbeck Hall Sunday at 630 p m The Hood College choir will sing Mozart and Schubert as William Spree plays Brahms preludes. Frick is noted author lecturer and former head of New York State Council of Churches and North Berkshire Union Ministers Association.
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Philip L. Frick
White Oaks Congregational Church
Williamstown
Mass
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Frick
Boston University
Denver University
Northeast
New York State Council of Churches
North Berkshire Union Ministers’ Association
Williams College
Earle Blakeslee
Lord Is
My Shepherd
Schubert
William Spree
Ruth McKean
Hood
Dr. Frick
New York
Theresa Falaguerra
Kew Gardens
N. Y
Cooperative Government Association
Anne Tetlow
Sharon
Hood's
New York Hearth Tribune
James B. Ranck
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York City
South Africa Charts Marion and Prince Edward Islands
South Africa has completed new charts of Marion and Prince Edward Islands and, valuing them for weather observations, may man the islands with batteries for defense.
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South Africa
Marion
Prince Edward Islands
Flying Tour of England Inspires Frederick Optimists
Optimists at their regular meeting in Frederick heard Carmi Sayler cadet lieutenant of the Civil Air Patrol describe a flying tour of England last August. Sayler, chosen to represent Maryland among CAP cadets from 20 states and territories, flew in a C-84 once assigned to General Eisenhower. The talk followed introductions by Bruce Brachey and was arranged by John L. Shorrow with president Richard Rudy presiding. A later plan by Shorrow will send Frederick youths to Loch Raven Maryland Training School for Boys for a dinner and tour with staff from Optimist District 16.
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Catoctin Country Club
Carmi Sayler
Frederick
Civil Air Patrol
England
Maryland
CAP
States
Alaska
Hawaii
British Isles
Eisenhower
Bruce Brachey
Baltimore
Loch Raven
Albert Fletcher
Civic Hallowe'en Parade Planned With Prizes
Sykesville events list shows Civic Hallowe'en parade and block dance next Tuesday sponsored by local posts with prizes. Club and church activities include St Barnabas Guild meeting November 1 at 2 p.m. to plan election food, parish supper, and other parish events. Members also note Rotary Ladies Night, a Fire Company Halloween party, and ministerial postings from area clergy.
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Sykesville
Casimer Maskell
South
Rotary Club
Edward Arrington
Frank S. Barnes
Owen Osborn
Sykenville Fire Company
F. Reid Isaac
England
Germany
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Washington
Evan Bowers
Holmes Lockard
Wilbur Wimmer
DeVries Herring
Gerald Forthman
United Nations
Baltimore
Daily Word Lesson On Misused Terms Iniquity Explained
A compact note on common errors in English usage. It covers phrases that split words and pronunciation quirks such as the silent t in glisten, and explains synonyms for unwieldy and burdensome. It defines iniquity as gross injustice and wickedness with an example of punishment for iniquity.
Thurmont couple announce engagement of Rebecca Holt
Mr and Mrs Allen Holt of near Thurmont announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Elizabeth to Lester Lamarr Poole, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Poole of near Thurmont. No wedding date has been set.
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Allen Holt
Thurmont
Rebecca Elizabeth
Lester Lamarr Poole
Ralph Poole
Near Thurmont
Masquerade Birthday Party For Corinne Bennett In Frederick
A masquerade party was held at the Staley Park recreation building on October 22 for Corinne Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Bennett. Highlights included pony riding led by Shirley Crawford and a magic show with H. David Hogan as emcee, plus Halloween games and prize costumes.
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Corinne Bennett
George L. Bennett
West Church Street
Staley Park
Pony Index
Shirley Crawford
Magic Showe
H. David Hogan
Hallowe'en Gamer
Ann Michael
Nancy Ash
Jenny Stup
Peasy Thomas
Ruth Ash
Bobby Clapp
Meredith
Judith Hoover
Hagerstown
Penny Filgram
Bob Thomas
Susan Rabatein
Cecilia VanFomen
Helene Vona
Joe Dean
Travis Zelter
Lois Rice
Sammy Marrone
Linda Despeaux
Craig
Joan Mooring
Grace Marie Offutt
Synthia
Agnes McConnell
Dorothy Morgan
George F. Abrecht
Dorothy Mooring
John M. Culler, II
Harold Hoover
Dorothy Lassiter
Wood
Jack Denman Wood
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mr. Wood
Paul A. Wood
North Market Street
Washington
Hershey, Pa
Hallowe'en
Carroll Hendrickson
Lee Place
David Hunt Hendrickson
Howard Rudisill
Rudie) Quynn
John T. Quynn
Fairview Avenue
Alice Hendrickson
Ty Quynn
Hark Hendrickson
Mike
Yank
Sal Mather
Westminster
Howdy
Lydia Rhoads
Chucky Leichert
Hunt Elkins
Gay Stup
Susan Gaither
Jimmy Hunting
Russ Russell
Michael Rhoades
Jimmy Garman
Billy Drews
Billy Brittain
Allison Ward
Jocky Thomas
Peter Thomas
Jimmy McSherry
Susan Baer
Susan Thomas
Leslie James
Windobona dock Heights ends 15th season
The Windobona dock Heights club closed its 15th season on Thursday October 1. Managers Mr and Mrs Michael J Croghan Sr have returned to Hotel Frederick for the winter. Several local residents and families are noted for recent travels and visits. Corporal George Danner Sr Thurmont left recently to report to Camp Bell Ky for Army service after four years in World War II.
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Recert
Brad
Windobonadock Heights
Michael J. Croghan
Frederick
George Danner, Sr
Thurmont
Camp Bell
Michael i. Croghan, Jr
Miami, Fla
Lufburrow Urges Enthusiasm for Enterprise Success
A note from N. A. Lufburrow emphasizes that success needs enduring effort and sacrifice. He cautions that leisure and shirking hinder progress and that meaningful outcomes come from consistent work rather than mere enthusiasm.
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Luf
Stutt
N. A. Lufburrow
Questions And Answers On Colosseum Seating And Quarto Plays
The Colosseum in Rome seated eighty to ninety thousand with space for twenty thousand more. Hickory trees once reached Greenland and Europe but no native European species remain today. Shakespeare’s plays were first published during his lifetime in separate Quartos.
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Colosseum
Rome
Europe
Greenland
Propaganda Efforts Target Rhee Regime in Korea
A Washington assessment warns of insidious propaganda aimed at discrediting Syngman Rhee, Korea’s constitutional president recognized by the U N and the United States. It notes U N plans for supplementary elections to fill vacancies in the North while affirming Rhee’s sovereignty and urging steadfast American support to prevent Communist influence from weakening Korea.
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Washington
Syngman Rhee
Korea
David Lawrence
Republic of Korea
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
United States
Asia
Japan
Chiang Kai- Shek
Rhee
United Nations
38Th Parallel
U. N
South Korea
Dr. Rhee
All Korea
Ting
U.N
North Korea
Korean Congress
America
Dr. Rhe
Department of State
Chian Kai-Shek
Chiang Kai Shek
Ih State Department
Mahoney Attends Democratic Meeting With Lane and Tydings
George P. Mahoney appeared at a Democratic gathering amid applause and praise from Governor Lane and Senator Tydings after a contested primary. Lane praised Mahoney for sportsmanship and service to the party. The event included remarks by Party leaders and a rally schedule in Anne Arundel County.
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McKeldin
Lane
Associated Press
George P. Mahoney
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
James H. Pollack
Baltimore
Pollack
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Trenton
Democratic Club
Preston Lane
Thedore R. McKeldin
Montgomery County
Charlie McCarthy
Brooke le
E. Brooke Lee
Lee
Star House
John Marshall Butler
U. S. Senate
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Cydings
del Quixote
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Russia
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