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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1954

Page

9

Republicans Plan City Campaign and Delegates Meeting

Frederick city Republicans meet next Monday night at the Court House to set the date for the city convention and choose delegates and alternates. City Chairman Mehr F. Wachter reports precinct organization and a potential late April or early May convention. Candidates for mayor include John A. Derr with possible aldermanic bids by Charles P. Staley and Edward P. Oden.

Frederick City Court House Mehr F. Wachter City Republican Executive Committee BP. m Wachter Ciy Committee John A. Derr House of Delegates County Republican Central Committee Edward P. Oden Charles EB. Keller Sisamonfinnerd Emmett R. Bowlus Philip R. Winebrewer Jesse C. Shaver Juiien P. Delphey E. B. Shipley Joseph Urner Nelson Shull, Jr Mr. Shaver Republican City Hotel Frederick City Register Aubrey A. Nicodemus

Truman: Anglo American wartime pact still in effect

Former President Harry S. Truman said the Anglo American wartime atomic agreement remains in force though aides later said it was not currently in effect. He contended the pact did not cover the hydrogen bomb and noted Britain shared its research, while the accord aimed to develop the A bomb to preserve world peace.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Churchill House of Commons James Hagerty White House Truman U.S Clement Attlee Britain MacKenzie King Canada Potsdam

Churchill Eager To Talk With Eisenhower On London Visit

Prime Minister Churchill said he would welcome President Eisenhower to London for talks on the hydrogen bomb and other world problems but doubted the President could leave the United States now. He noted he had hoped a visit would be possible yet respected Eisenhower’s heavy duties.

London Churchill Eisenhower United States House of Commons Chunddik

Alban Tractor Warehouse To Be Built Here

The Alban Tractor Company of Baltimore bought land in Frederick for a 26000 dollar block and brick warehouse and office at 909 East Street. The two acre site on East and Ninth streets will employ about 15 people and include a parts department. Mayor Rice discussed city services. water is available, with Chamber of Commerce backing the project to serve Western Maryland customers.

Alban Tractor Company Baltimore East Street Ninth Street Richard F. Kline

Nationwide FBI alert in manhunt for Pittsburgh suspect

The FBI issued a nationwide bulletin seeking information on Peter Edward Kenzik, also known as Joseph Kamnynski Frank J. Kenzik Peter Edward Miller and Bob Peterson. The suspect, described as armed and dangerous, has escaped a penal institution and is linked to a Chicago murder of his wife on March 13 1953 after a violent argument. The bulletin notes he wounded his wife's 15 year old mother during the incident.

Washington FBI Pittsburgh Chicago Peter Edward Kenzik Joseph Kamnynski Frank J. Kenzik Peter Edward Miller Bob Peterson Kentik Kenzik The Bulletin

McCarthy Film To Reply To Murrow On See It Now

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy prepared a film response to Edward R. Murrow for the See It Now program. McCarthy, vacationing in Arizona, said the film is not yet complete and does not have all the answers to the charges that he confuses the public mind and oversteps the line between investigating and persecuting.

New York Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis CBS Edward R. Murrow Arizona Murrow McCarthy Phoenix Jim

Lincoln High Student Struck By Polio In Maryland

A 14 year old Lincoln School pupil is hospitalized at Frederick Memorial with paralysis of the left arm and leg from polio. Russell Overs, son of Mr and Mrs John Overs of Flint, will be transferred to Baltimore City Hospitals for further care. Gamma globulin is being given to other children in the family. Dr Burgess notes scattered polio cases nationwide with peak in summer.

Lincoln School Frederick Memorial Hospital Forbes H Burgess Russell Overs John Overs Flint Tilwell Baltimore City Burgess

U S Faces Decision Over Indochina Intervention

Secretary Dulles told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States has made no commitments to send armed forces to Indochina and warned of a possible Red China threat. Lawmakers pressed for plans as administration considers unity with Pacific allies and a $14. billion foreign aid package starting July 1.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Indochina Southeast Asia Dulles Red China Serra America Pacific Iindochina Eisenhower Harold E. Stassen Foreign Affairs Committee Htine Mah

Churchill Under Fire in House Over Atomic Pact Leak

London reports a major political storm as Prime Minister Winston Churchill faced furious debate in the House of Commons over his disclosure of a secret wartime atomic agreement with the United States. Labour attacks called for his resignation while Conservatives split between defense and criticism. Rumors persist of a possible summer resignation to hand power to Anthony Eden as Arthur Henderson plans a question on government secrecy in next week’s session.

London Winston Churchill Churchill Commons Britain United States Clement Attlee Attlee Robert Boothby Manchester Guardian Anthony Eden

Train wreck near Montmagny kills three crewmen

A CN passenger train speeding on a siding near Montmagny Quebec collided with freight cars early today. Three crewmen were killed and no passengers were reported injured.

Montreal ii Canadian National Railways Montmagny Que

Americans seized near Heidelberg at East West border

Two American soldiers patrolling the East West German boundary were seized by armed Russian troops yesterday and have not been returned. The U S Army Headquarters reported the incident today with no further details.

Heidelberg Germany U.S Army

Joint Action Proposed By Washington

Paris sources say the Hisenhower administration plans a strong warning to Communists in Southeast Asia, with Britain France Australia and New Zealand as participants. The proposal would target Red China’s role in Indochina and Southeast Asia and resemble the 1950 Korean War warning. Dulles discussed the idea with French Ambassador Bonnet, potentially inviting Asian nations to join the warning. Morano urged the U.S. to withhold participation in the April Geneva conference until Red China’s aggression in Indo China is clear.

Paris Hisenhower United States Britain France Australia New Zealand Southeast Asia China United Nations Korea Indochina U.S State Dulles Henri Bonnet Washington Morano Red China

Grammer’s Fate Rested With Gov McKeldin

George Edward Grammer’s death sentence hung on Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin after the U S Supreme Court refused to review his murder conviction. If a clemency hearing is requested, the action would stay the sentence. Judge Herman M. Moser would set execution week. Grammer, a 37 year old former New York office manager, awaits execution for the 1952 Baltimore homicide of his wife found dead in a wrecked car, initially ruled accidental but then deemed a murder by bludgeoning. The state argues Grammer planned the murder to marry Mathilda Muizibrocky, a United Nations employee in New York.

Washington George Edward Grammer Maryland Theodore R. McKeldin U. S Supreme Court Herman M. Moser New York Maryland Penitentiary Baltimore Supreme Court Supreme Bench Maryland Court of Appeals Grammer Mathilda Muizibrocky United Nations

Driver Charged After Crash Injures County Woman

A Pennsylvania truck driver was charged with reckless driving after a Braddock Mountain collision that injured Helen G Rice of Myersville. Laszacs, of Monaca, rear ended Rice as she turned toward a restaurant, trapping her car in a ditch. damage totaled several hundred dollars and Rice was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Pennsylvania Braddock Mountain Frederick Memorial Hospital Helen G Rice Myersville E. C Crowther Joseph C. Laszacs Monaca Crowther Rice Laszacs

Round Hill Kidnap Case Trial Opens

The federal trial of two Virginia youths charged under the Lindbergh kidnapping law opened amid government moves. Marion Hough testified for the prosecution after pleading guilty, detailing abduction plans with Earl Tomblin and Daniel Walters as witnesses described the attempt to force Miss Bliss Jolliffe into a car and the sequence of events at Martinsburg and Hagerstown. The case also included hospital evidence and defense claims that Jolliffe aided the escape plan, while a separate report notes the death of Elizabeth Schmidt in Washington.

Baltimore Virginia Marion Francis Hough Round Hull Farmer Earl Leon Tomblin Daniel TD. Walters Shrivetine Marc Celine Jolliffe Hagerstown Potomac River West Virgina Hough Tomblin Walters Round Fill Bliss Jolliffe James Barthlow Martins Lburg W. Va Glen Wise Barthlow Wise Martinsburg East Washington Street Sandy Hook Coffer Miss Joshife Miss Jolliffe Miss Jolliffee Tamblin

NATO Rebukes Gen Juin Over Public Criticism

Paris reports say the North Atlantic Council reprimanded France’s Marshal Alphonse Juin for remarks critical of the European Defense Community. The council indicated Juin may be relieved as commander in chief of Allied forces in central Europe or he may resign, with officials noting a preference that a Frenchman hold the post. Juin warned he would quit only if replaced by another Frenchman, a move many observers deem likely. The council’s statement stressed that Juin’s speeches against the EDC and a six nation army violated policy declarations by the alliance.

Paris North Atlantic Council France Alphonse Juin NATO Juin Europe NAO Central Europe Council EDC Joseph Lamel

Magaha Announces Candidacy for Board of Aldermen

Frederick merchant and former alderman E Paul Magaha declared his candidacy for the Board of Aldermen as a Democratic candidate subject to the Democratic city convention. A World War II veteran and former educator, Magaha has long been active in local business and civic groups, including the Fish and Game Protective Association and the Lutheran church. He resides on Dit Avenue and previously served on the Board of Aldermen during 1940-45. Also noted, funeral services were set today for Charles Edward Lyon, 76, a former diplomat and educator who died at his home.

Paul Magaha Frederick Merchant Tanith Jon Mir Magaha Walter Iiker Storm and Shipler Market Second Streets Pib Nwals Tie South Pacific Corps of Engineers Mack Frederick County Baltimore Charles Edward Lyon

Vietminh eases attacks on Dien Bien Phu fronts

French high command reported a calmer night at Dien Bien Phu as Vietminh forces reduced fanatical charges over the past 24 hours. French units behind defenses braced for renewed assaults while heavy artillery and mortars pounded key defense points. Rain hindered operations as French supply drops from American planes continued amid fears Giap regrouping for fresh offensives.

Hanoi Indochina Dien Bien Phu Wietueieah Red China Vo Nguyen Giap Ced

Transfer of NSA workers to Fort Meade outlined

A Defense Department official said about 1100 Ethan employees plus military personnel will move to Fort Meade in 1955 with most workers and families relocating. The consolidation aims to centralize NSA operations and cut costs. The site near the Baltimore Washington Expressway will be a permanent complex 12 miles from Baltimore and 25 from Washington.

Washington National Security Agency Fort Meade Defense Department Baltimore

Sears Resigns as Probers Counsel in McCarthy Army Inquiry

Samuel P. Sears Boston lawyer resigns as special counsel to the Senate investigations subcommittee probing the McCarthy Army charges. Unanimous vote accepts his resignation amid questions about impartiality. He cites controversy over past statements and declines to affect hearings.

Washington Samuel P Sears Boston Senate McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Massachusetts Bar Assn Sen R-Wis Army Subcommittee Svs le Boe Llepeudd

Trial Date Set For Maker In Detroit Stabbing Case

John Francis Maker, 13, Frederick colored youth, indicted on multiple assault charges for stabbing City Policeman Paul Mossburg on East Fourth Street. Sanity found sane by Maryland State Mental Hygiene after examinations sought by the attorney. trial date to be fixed soon. Mossburg wounded but recovering, Makel also recovering from a gunshot wound.

John Francis Maker Frederick Paul Mossburg State Department of Mental Hygiene Charles A. Price Makel Mossburg Itase Makel Ide East Fourth Street Makers Edwin F. Niki Maker Baltimore State Board of Mental Hygiene

Jail Term For In Default Of Fine Given

Arthur Wl Snitter Haller of Route 1 Frederick was jailed for 39 days in default of a $50 fine after a Peoples Court hearing. Officer Ellis Carty said Haller was arrested in a South Market street restaurant during an argument and admitted drinking. Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr. ordered 30 days when the fine could not be paid.

Arthur Wl Snitter” Haller Route 1 Frederick Peoples Court Haller Ellis Carty South Market Street H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr

Narrowly Mixed New York Stock Market Opens

The stock market opened with a narrow mix as early trading showed mixed advances and declines among major issues. Investors awaited further guidance as computer trading and economic data influenced values.

New York

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