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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1950
Page
9
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that workers reach peak efficiency at a six day forty eight hour week, with losses when longer hours are sustained. In normal times a five day forty hour week provides a safe standard, preserving a margin for emergencies for both workers and industry.
A wartime economy drives a rare upsurge in production and demand across industries while civilian output remains high but faces conversion to military orders. Inflation persists as the year ends. Oscar trends point to a shift toward war needs, with the auto sector stepping back from peak summer output. President Truman weighs stabilization ideas as he creates an Economic Stabilization Agency and a mobilization “coordinator” to resolve interagency disputes.
In a tense late game Detroit's pennant chase faced a scare as Hal Keller, brother of Tigers star Charlie Kel, entered for the first time and hit a pinch hit double that tied the score against Washington. The awkward fragment mentions Augusta and Senators, with a tied late rally keeping the Senators' grip on the lead. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Rumors say Curt Simmons could be released from the 28th Division to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series if they win the National League pennant. His commander would not object to the idea, but higher authority must decide. Simmons doubts he would be in shape and notes military training wears pitchers out.
The Orphans Court signed an order appointing Farmers and Mechanics National Bank as guardian for two children of a World War II veteran so VA compensation can be paid. The two children Barbara and Robert Valentine are due 34 a month retroactive to April 30. The VA sought guardianship after the widow failed to act. the late father Fran ky Valentine served in WWII.
Fifty years ago in Frederick local items note MRF BOG MILLER retiring near Ly as years agent of the Bo and Rairoad, Civil War telegrapher honored for feats with certificate. Heptalophs celebration drew 1500 at Braddock Heights with speeches by Henry Wineberg and Olin Bryan. Charles A Little, Democrat nominee for Congress, attended events. Prohibition convention in Kemp Hall named Samuel M Hockman as nominee. Frederick firemen held a grand ball at Junior Hall with specialties by Koontz and Michael and others.
York city records estate split with Ernest Lantz heir cash and property totaling 26 729 07 plus jewelry and homes. Frederick farmer Ezra Houck Sr dies at age 89. Calvary Methodist church dedication covered in special section. Mayor Culler calls emergency meeting to discuss fall and winter public works for unemployed.
Washington Daybook reports U S and UN planners fear a Formosa strike by Chinese Communists would be a diversion to draw forces from Korea. Intelligence says the attack would not be pressed, aimed to provoke UN support rejection, then justify broader Chinese actions as anti imperialism.
The piece analyzes pressure in Congress to pass an excess profits tax to curb spending and wage inflation. It argues such a tax would drive higher government revenue but boost wage demands, benefiting unions while hurting small businesses and delaying stabilizing measures. It notes defense spending lag, possible balanced budgets, and who bears the tax burden.
Baltimore September 13 veteran Democratic Senator Millard FE. Tydings fights a three way Democratic primary on September 18 after a political career marked by battles with opponents over his record and administration alignment. He faces Republican challengers in November with John Marshall Butler or Markey as likely nominees.
A note on new titles including Election Practices in Maryland by Franklin L Burdette and New Forces in Asia by Bruno Lasker highlights timely political and world affairs topics. The Maryland book reviews voting structure and campaign regulation while Asia discusses current unrest and emerging global changes.
Homemakers committees for 1951 were named at the autumn meeting of the county council board led by Mrs. John A Summers. Twenty committees cover Food and nutrition Clothing Home furnishings Home management Health Cultural Arts Music Reading Membership Recreation Family Relations International Relations Garden 4 H Walkersville Union Bridge Fair Publicity and more. A mobile TB x ray unit will tour the county September 26 through November with volunteer clerical help requested.
In Baltimore on Sept 18 the Maryland Senate race intensified as John A Meyer and Hugh J Monaghan attacked Senator Tydings for the Democratic nomination. Opponents for Republicans John Marshall Buller and John Markey focused campaigns on Tydings and the national administration. Monaghan accused Tydings of ill faith over a State Department subversiveness report while Meyer criticized defense planning under Tydings. Tydings pressed ahead with his bid for a fifth term.
The author surveys Early American Colonial Federal and Victorian interiors tracing customs costumes furnishings and accessories. It concludes with contemporary rooms and includes an appendix of historic houses and a list of wallpaper manufacturers cited by name.
Baltimore September 134 Each side predicted victory today as the race between Governor Lane and George P Mahoney for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination entered its final five days. No official statements were given on convention votes but strategists claim Lane could carry all 29 counties and at least four Baltimore city districts for 140 of 152 votes. Mahoney backers say the Baltimore contractor may secure up to 103 convention votes. The convention vote determines Maryland primary outcomes for state wide offices and U S Senator.
Two streams overflowed their banks forcing evacuation of about 50 residents from the lowland district after five hours of heavy rain atop days of intermittent showers. Lunice Creek rose six feet, while the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac spilled over its banks. Police said cresting occurred around 3 am with no serious trouble anticipated. Fire siren warned residents as firemen helped move evacuees to the Petersburg schoolhouse. The item also notes a church group meeting and a contempt citation move against Browder Field and Jaffe.
Mr and Mrs Ralph D Strevig of 90 Mulberry Ave Hagerstown announce the engagement of their daughter Jane to H Gerald Guyton son of Mr and Mrs Homer W Guyton of 1608 Sherman Ave Hagerstown. Miss Strevig former Miss Hagerstown 1949 and runner up Miss Maryland 1949 is Hood College graduate and executive secretary of the Washington County Red Cross chapter. Guyton a 1945 Bridgewater College graduate is a research chemist with the Army Chemical Corps at Camp Detrick. The wedding is planned for November.
In Algiers Kasbah refers to the native quarter. the term originally means citadel or fortress of the town. Other questions cover Japanese height, silver dollar premiums, and Pocahontas baptismal name Rebecca.
North Korea bay action reported by MacArthur headquarters. A South Korean ship fired once at a mine laden vessel in Haeju Bay near Pyongyang and the target exploded, sinking the Red ship.
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