Five year old Elm Street star Clyde Lafoon dies after crash
Clyde Anthony Lafoon, a ninth grade player for Elm Street School and member of the Y teams, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after injuries from a Thursday night crash on dual U.S. 240 south of Urbana. He was a passenger in a car driven by Joseph Griffin, who faces reckless driving charges. Several other youths and a six year old girl were injured. Griffin’s car followed a Kensington championship trip.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kenston
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Cecil Houston
Frederick’ Avenue
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U.S
Urbana
Lafoone
Joseph T. Griffin
West Third Street
Griffin
Mlc.a
Jack Griffin
Kenneth E. Crabtree
RFD 6
Cumberland
J. W. McFarland
Joseph Griffin
Ayoadway
Crabtree
Griffins
Coacharenes
American Legion
Walkersville Lions Club
Frederick
Eisenhower Ends 2 Percent Down Payment on VA Loans
President Eisenhower announced the Veterans Administration will remove the 2 percent down payment requirement on VA guaranteed home loans immediately as part of broader housing actions to fight the recession. The move restores the 1954 policy baseline. closing costs remain cash borne by veterans.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Veterans Administration
White House
DO Legislatioon
Sunny Skies Boost Easter Business
Easter shopping lines rise as sunny weather returns in Frederick with merchants noting a strong uptick after a cold March. Florists report brighter sales while eggs and décor see price upticks. forecasts predict scattered showers Sunday and cooler temps with Good Friday services underway.
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Freder ‘Ick
Easter Egg Hunt in Baker Park Monday At 1 PM
Charles K. Taylor of the Frederick Kiwanis Club announced the annual Easter egg hunt will begin Monday at 1 p.m. at the old band stand in Baker Park. About 1,000 children aged four to 12 are expected, with 1,800 eggs placed by Boy Scout Troop 266. Police will patrol, and a rain date is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m.
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Charles K. Taylor
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Boy Scout
Frederick
Frederick City
Kiwanis Club
Fire Claims Fourth Victim in Ward Zimmerman Family
Charles Town West Virginia reports identify a wood stove kerosene explosion as the cause of a deadly fire that killed two Zimmerman children ages 20 months and 2 years and Mrs. Zimmerman 30 who died after hospital treatment. Linda five survived in fair condition with two other children living in Baltimore.
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Zimmerman
Baltimore
Charles’ Town General Hospital
Janie
Evelyn
Linda
Easter Hymns and Muslim Calls Blend in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem Christians, Muslims, and Jews observe holy days together as Easter hymns mix with Ramadan calls. Thousands of Christians walk the Way of the Cross while Moslems offer prayers near the Dome of the Rock amid Passover preparations and armistice line tensions.
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Shepherdstown
W. Va
Theta Sigma Chi
Shepherd College
Shep
Jerusalem
Herdstown
Reynolds
Old City
Fred Buz
Aliazerd
Frederick
Jesus
Rock
Mohammed
Mosque of
Amar
Moses
Pilgrims Seen at Therese Neumann Stigmata Visit
In Konnersreuth Germany a crowd estimated between 3,000 and 5,000, including many U S service members, gathered at Therese Neumann's Bavarian home to view reported crucifixion wounds. Neumann appeared in a trance as visitors passed her bed and saw blood at wounds on hands, eyes, and forehead. Father Joseph Naber safeguarded the scene as the church has not officially recognized the stigmata.
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Sonnersreuth
Germany
Therese Neumann
Russ Neumann
U. S
Joseph Naber
Konnersreuth
Top Level Review Began On U S Disarmament Policy
The Eisenhower administration opened a top level review of U S disarmament and NATO strategy in preparation for new talks with the Soviet Union. The NSC is to decide on revisions, with NATO allies to be consulted possibly at a May 3 foreign ministers meeting, as the U S plans a spring and summer test program and seeks an international inspection guaranteed pact.
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Eisenhower
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Britain
France
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Mrs. Rhoads Named To West Frederick Jr High
Mrs. Austin K. E. Rhoads, long time Parkway school lunch manager, is appointed to the new West Frederick Junior High School lunch program effective next fall. Mrs. Carrie Murphy will take over Parkway duties while Mrs. Summers begins Washington Street School cafeteria transition under supervision of Frederick County lunch program officials. Parkway and Washington Street are noted for high lunch participation.
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Parkway School
New West Frederick
Board of Education
Rhoads
R. Ames Hendrickson
Elm Street
Carrie Murphy
Washington Street
Protest March in London Opposes Hydrogen Bomb
Several thousand Britons joined a four day march in London to oppose the hydrogen bomb. The protest aimed to raise public opposition and highlight nuclear disarmament concerns.
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London
Autos Demolished in U S 340 Wreck
A two-vehicle crash on U S 340 south of Frederick left both cars demolished but no injuries. Charles L. Barrick, 47, of Frederick, drove a 1951 Chevrolet northbound and collided with a 1950 Ford driven by John B. Hanby, 33, of Wilmington Del, who crossed center line. Hanby was charged with failing to drive to the right of center and operating without a license.
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U.S
Frederick
Harry J. Frost
Charles L. Barrick
IRPD
John B. Hanby
Wilming ‘Ton
Del
Barrick
Ballenger Creek
Frost
Hanley
Five Day Forecast From The Associated Press
Temperatures will average near normal with no marked daily change. Scattered snow over the weekend and occasional rain or showers by Tuesday may total about half an inch. Normal highs run 57 to 62 degrees with lows in the mid 30s in the mountains to the upper 40s elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Amnesty Offer Shocks Cuba as Castro Rebels Threaten Strike
In Havana the government offered amnesty to Castro's rebels if they disarm while vowing negotiations with all groups to restore peace. Castro, based in Oriente, rejected any deal with Batista, and a looming general strike was rumored as tensions rose amid Easter closures and suppressed processions.
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Jobson
Santiago
Anti billboard bills signed in Maryland limits near expressways
Maryland Governor McKeltin signed the first anti billboard law prohibiting ads within 600 feet of expressways as part of a package of measures. Robert Bonnell said the move could make Maryland eligible for up to four million dollars in extra federal road funds. Other actions raise sales and state income taxes, ban pari mutuel betting on jai alai, and set property taxes. A work injury near Ringgold sent Paul Baker to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Investigators questioned conduct by FCC members and some broadcasters, undermining public confidence.
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Ning
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William B. Groat
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Maurice Greenbaum
Miss Gatland
Baltimore
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Maryland
General Assembly
Robert O. Bonnell
State Roads Commission
Bonnell
Eisenhower
McKeldin
Department of Employment Security
April Showers For Some Weather Bureau Long Range Forecast
The weather maps indicate the U S Weather Bureau long range forecast from now to May 1. It presents an estimate of average temperatures and precipitation rather than precise daily predictions.
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Weather Bureau
Easter Rabbits Scarce Downtown Vendors Report
A rural Easter scene is sparse as Frederick outsells local rabbits to metropolitan buyers. Two brothers, Clarence and Walter Bruchey, work a dwindling litter of 18 with prices at 2 dollars for whites and 1.30 for greys. Flower vendors are missing and candy and chicks fill baskets as lingering signs of the usual Easter displays fade.
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Ae Ayiusce Yumsoe
Frederick
Washington
Bethesda
Silver Spring
Baltimore
Clarence Brachey
Walter Bruchey
McKaig
Clarence
Penid
Traffic Light Up On U S 40 West
Traffic lights have been erected on U S 40 at the city western outskirts and on Baughmai s Lane to safeguard motorists. The installation by Richard F Kline Inc of Frederick is approved by the State Roads Commission and the Frederick corporation as fill material moves to the west north Frederick bypass contract.
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U.S. 40
Baughmai
Frederick
Richard F. Kline, Inc
State Roads Commission
Corporation of
Thurmont Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored By Lions Club
The Thurmont Lions Club hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at 2 pm at the Thurmont Little League field for local children up to age 12. Over 1,000 eggs will be hidden with many gifts and cash prizes totaling 25 dollars.
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Lions Club of
Douglas Buchanan
Elmont
McCardell Farm
U.S. 40
Thurmont Lions Club
Baughman
Charles Miller
Charles Reid
Charlie Ambrace Chillie
Patrick? Street
Motter Avenue
Frederick
Carrolls, Creek
Seventh Street
Patrick Street
T. Edgie Russell
Washington National Pike
Six Leave Here For Armed Services Inductees Named
Six men registered with two local selective service boards were forwarded to Fort Holabird for induction. Inducted from board 45 were Casper E. Harding Robert G. Yinger Albert L. Campbell IV Richard T. Brandenburg and Allen D. Schaeffer. Drafted from board 46 was Charles E. Martin. Two youths from Lantz Md received 30 day suspended sentences for stealing fence posts. Hansel E. Hurst and William P. Irvin leased West Patrick street storeroom for One Hour Cleaners in Hagerstown for ten years.
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Fort Holabird
Baltimore
Armed Services
Casper E. Harding
Winchester Street
Robert G. Yinger
East Church Street
Albert L. Campbell IV
Brunswick
Richard T. Brandenburg
East Ninth Street
Allen D. Schaeffer
RFC 2
Frederick
Charles E. Martin
Rocky Ridge
Hagerstown
Lantz
William Kreykenbohm
Paul Leon Smith
Charles W. Linton
Jennings Pryor
Smithsburg
Hansel E. Hurst
William P. Irvin
Prederick
Nes
Patrick ‘Street
West Franklin
Kline
Flood Threat Clouding California Crop Belt
Severe storms flood California from Mexico to Oregon threatening the San Joaquin Valley crops. Rail and highway routes blocked, shelters opened in Stockton with 1,100 evacuated. Governor Knight seeks federal disaster aid as losses mount to roads bridges and levees. nine deaths in Northern California and four in the south with Edna Breen among the victims.
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Mexico
Oregon
Stockton
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Goodwin J. Knight
Eisenhower
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Chicago
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Sierra Nevada
U.S
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Donner Summit Lodge
Edna Breen
Santa Cruz
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