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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 06, 1961

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Kennedy Macmillan chart Laos settlement talks

President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan focus on Southeast Asia policy aiming for a permanent Laos settlement with Soviet and Chinese talks. Their aides at the State Department prep final rounds, while the leaders meet aboard the cruiser Honor Fitz and press toward cease fires and future conferences amid Red China UN issues.

Washington Kennedy Harold Macmillan Southeast Asia Russia Red China Laos White House State Department Potomac River Fitz South Viet Nam Macmillan United Nations United States Briain General Assembly U.S China

Access To Store On Tilt Street Assured

A manager stated access to a city store on Tilt Street will be maintained despite reports of street blockage from Toll House Avenue to the west entrance. Carson V. Reman noted the situation and said access would remain open at the other end of the street.

Orsa West Seventh Street Safeway Sore Carson V. Reman Toll House Avenue

Improvised Rescue After Fire Call Collapse

John Baumgardner, an independent hose company member, collapsed at the fire tail today around 12 40 p m. The United ambulance was summoned. He struck his head in the fall and his glasses broke cutting his face.

John Baumgardner Independent Hose Company United Ambulance Baumgartner

Preference For Traffic Plan Toss-Up In City Survey

A city survey on traffic patterns shows near equal support for one-way and two-way streets at Second and Saints streets, while Alderman Dailey reports a three to one tilt against one-way. Plans by Alderman Burall for a three-man committee to study a city wide pattern receive favorable response as debates unfold at City Hall.

Second Saints Robert E Dailey William 3. Burall Burall Alder- Atar Dailey Ion Alderaney Patrick Street Middletown Frederick Cer

Braddock Home Fire Damages Main Bedroom

A fire at the Braddock Heights home of George M. Chapline and wife around 3 am caused heavy smoke damage and water use. Firefighters from Braddock and Jefferson extinguished the blaze after about three hours with more than 8,000 gallons of water. The couple escaped unharmed. origin undetermined and damage estimate unavailable.

George M. Chanlite Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights Braddock Jefferson Chanline Chapline Chaplines Braddock Company

Cubans Execute 2 For Sabotage In Cuba

In Havana two more men were executed by firing squads after separate military trials as 601 have been put to death since Castro took power. The regime also sentenced 22 others to prison for counterrevolutionary activities and claimed to have crushed two insurgent bands in Oriente Province aided by the Guantanamo Bay base.

Havana la Cabana Fidel Castire Cuba Hershey Mall Oriente Guantanamo Bay U.S

Keller charged in accident on West Second Street

Otho J. Keller 4th was charged with reckless driving after a midnight collision on West Second Street. His 1954 Chevrolet and Robert Francis Martin's 1958 Chevrolet sustained $100 and $150 in damage respectively. Officer Guy Himes investigated.

West Second Street Otho J. Keller Upper College Terrace West Second Robert Francis Martin Keller Martin Guy Himes

Hood College plans new president's house and reassignment

Hood College outlined tentative plans for a four bedroom president's residence with entertainment space and a basement meeting room with bids open on April 14. If built the existing house would become a student dorm, easing crowding without expanding enrollment. Dr. Truxal retires in June. Dr. Randle Eliott will assume July 1.

Strawn Cottage Hooper Hood Rosemont Avenue Andrew G. Truxal Randle Eliott Millbrook

Two Drivers Acquitted In Local Court Cases

Kenneth Neal of East Street and G Frederick of Sharon Spring faced reckless driving and parking charges after separate accidents on March 25 and April 1. Neal testified his foot slipped from the brake causing the crash that damaged three vehicles. he claimed no negligence. Putnam, 64, said he stopped for directions when struck by a following car. he had no prior accidents and received minor vehicle damage. Magistrate Edward Storm acquitted both defendants, with no injuries reported.

Accients Kenneth B. Neal RFD G. Frederick East East Patrick Streets Neal John Wheeldon Kirk A. Andress East Third Street Andrews James F. Zack Stewart Manor Apis Zack East Street Alton Y. Bennett Sharon Spring Leonard C. Putnam A. David Carlson Buckeystown Putnam Edward Storm

Assault Warrants Filed in Annapolis Case

A hearing is set for April 12 in Magistrate's Court on two assault warrants sworn by Dej Charles R. Brockmeyer and D Anne Agunciel.

Annapolis Dej Charles R. Brockmeyer D.anne Agunciel

Pay Tax Debt York Fund Showcases Public Support

The Sgt Alvin York tax fund raises broad public help from rich and poor alike to cover a 225000 tax debt. Letters pour in from across the nation, with donors including Rep Joe Evins and Speaker Sam Rayburn leading contributions. York, famed WWI hero, faced tax issues tied to book and movie earnings.

Washington Alvin York Capitol ‘Hill Tyre Joe L. Evins D-Tenn York Tax Fund Sam Rayburn D-Ten Denver Sgt. York Bobby Lamie Kankakee Serjeant York Washington, D.C Sct Rayburn Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dilton Wiliam Randolph Hearst Will Clayton P. L. Graham The Washington Post Abe Ploud Memphis Tenn Argonne Tennessee Ameri

Mortgage sale cancelled after settlement reached at Lewistown

The mortgage sale scheduled for Thursday at the Court House was cancelled after a settlement. The holder of the mortgage is tied to Welty W Rice and the Lewistown property is owned by John and Frances Leather man. A Glass and Burger spokesman confirmed the cancellation. Trading restrained on New York stock market this afternoon with prices mixed.

Court House Glass and Burger New York

Attorney To Speak At Scout Dinner In Key District Meeting

Samuel Scrivener Jr a prominent Washington attorney and business leader will address the Francis Scott Key District Boy Scouts dinner on April 17 at 6 30 p m at West Frederick Junior High School The program also features district officer elections and a Silver Beaver presentation delayed by snowstorms Scrivener a Washington native holds multiple degrees and leads Scrivener and Parker Attorneys and Counsellors at Law He serves on several boards and committees and is active in community groups A new ticket issuance is underway for those who had dinner tickets cancelled

Samuel Scrivener Jr Washington Board of Zoning Inspectors Francis Scott Key Boy Scouts of America West Frederick Junior High School F. Russell Young Charles R. Baldwin Grayson B. Hailer Jr W. Merval Weaver C. E. Breadrup T the Perpetual Building Association Fidelity Investment Company Syndicate Investment Corporation Glenn Engineering Services Inc Petcar Research Corporation Episcopal Bar and Throat Hospital Roger W. Cann Bouene Tckelr

Phone Rate Hike Approved For Chesapeake and Potomac

BALTEIORE AP The Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co raising annual gross revenue by up to 156000 dollars. The order, filed after noon, sets the increase to take effect on April 6 and the firm has not yet converted the gross rise into what customers will pay.

Balteiore Put Service Commission Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co

Sanctions Continue In Katanga Amid UN Tension

Elisabethville's Katanga government and white residents press economic war on UN forces amid Tshombe’s truce. UN spokesman Tombelaine was ejected from a hotel as crowds jeered, with officials noting sanctions remain in force. Ireland troops arrive to reinforce Elisabethville, while Katanga police and Irish units guard key sites.

Elisabethville Katanga United Nations Moise Tshombe U.N Michel Tombelaine Marcel Tignee Godefroid Munongo Tombelaine Tshombe Congo Sean McKeown Fof Ireland

Three Held For Assault In Hagerstown Area

Deputy Sheriff Howard Roby charged Bobby Bowles 21 Edward Forsythe 24 and Fred Handler 25 with assault after they followed Charles Mentzerlas in a car from Hagerstown to Funkstown forced him off the road and threatened him. A woman passenger Mrs Nellie Beeler of Gapland was treated for shock. The men, all truck drivers, were jailed and will be tried Friday night after a license plate check delayed charges.

Hagerstown Howard Roby Charles Mentzerlas Funkstown Roby Robert Bobby’’ Bowles Main Avenue Edward Forsythe Prospect Street Fred Handler Franklin Street Mentzer Gapland Nellie Beeler John Hetzer Williamsport Harmiley

Brunswick High School Bomb Hoax Closes Classes

A late night anonymous call warned of two bombs at Brunswick High School and prompted a full search. no explosives were found and students returned to classes by noon. Police and school officials call it a hoax though investigation continues.

Brunswick High School Brunswick Jack B. Kussmaul Fhe School J. E. Koontz Brimswick Hong Koontz Kussmaul Brunswick Fire Department FMCA

Road work begins on Ft Ritchie link in Washington County

A 2.21 mile stretch of new road connects Smithsburg Road to Fort Ritchie Road as Wolfe Bros. of Myersville wins the contract for grading drainage and surfacing. The project aims to bypass the Western Maryland Railroad crossing and tie into the Fort Ritchie alignment. Frederick area plans note future widening of Fort Ritchie Road. In Montgomery County, search crews look for Dorothy Moore missing from Bethesda, with her husband Thorton reporting her absence about a week ago as a car linked to the Moores is found in Seneca Parking Lot.

Smithsburg Fort Ritchie Washington County Wolfe Bros Myersville Western Frederick Montgomery County Footica Seneca Bethesda Dorothy Moore Thorton B. Moore W. A. Connell Connell

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