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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

16

Homemakers To Meet Here Tomorrow At Hood College

The Homemakers Club of Frederick County plans its annual meeting at Hood College with about 435 luncheon reservations received. Rev Francis E Reimberger will speak as the group votes new officers under a rotation plan. county chorus will perform and luncheon closes the session.

Homemakers Club Frederick County Hood College Beatrice Fehr Fehr Gars Uviegalés Gambill Gymnasium Francis E. Reimberger Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary Donald Sullivan Edward Mantz Harmony Grove Ray H. Smith Jug Bridge Club Foard Hood Prospect Samuel Marrone Frederick City Floy Bittle

Churchill claims wartime pact covers hydrogen bomb

London. Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that his secret 1943 Quebec pact with President Roosevelt would have applied to the hydrogen bomb. The claim challenged a White House view and sparked a heated debate with Laborites over whether the agreement was personal and whether Churchill should publish all WWII pacts. Churchill refused broader publication, citing public interest and consent of parties.

London Churchill House of Commons Roosevelt White House Quebec Herbert Morrison Churchil Morrison Britain Clement Attlee United States Marcus Lipton

Passenger and Freight Trains Collide Near Cleveland

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train, slowing for a stop, collided with a 23 car Nickel Plate freight. The freight steam engine was knocked off track and teetered on a one foot embankment while the passenger train derailed. about 150 aboard. No injuries were reported and all cars remained on the rails.

Cleveland Baltimore & Ohio Washington

New Weight Record Established For Twins At St Josephs Hospital

WARR Club LA-Twins a boy and girl set a new weight record at St Josephs Hospital born to Mr and Mrs Milford H Williams Tuesday night. The boy weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces and the girl 9 pounds 11 ounces for a combined weight of 19 pounds 8 ounces. The parents have seven other children including another set of twins. Williams is a steel worker.

Warr Club LA St Joseph's Hospital Milford H Williams Willams

Stravinsky and party barred at Rome Opera

World famous composer Igor Stravinsky and associates faced denial of entry at the Rome Opera House for not being properly attired. Stravinsky, chairman of the conference’s musical advisory board, refused to enter without his companions admitted, prompting a tense scene as staff and security intervened. The incident also involved conductor Robert Craft Ned Rorem and conference secretary Nicholas Nabokov, all in attendance for a German opera performance tied to the International Conference of Composers, Performers and Music Critics.

Rome Igor Stravinsky Rome Opera House Henzel Boulevard Solitude Stravinsky Robert Craft Hollywood Ned Rorem New York Paris Nicholas Nabokov Rome Opera

Temperatures Fall As Warm Spell Fades In April Weather

The heat wave waned this morning with temperatures dropping nine degrees in one hour as winds from the west north west at 30 mph pulled the mercury down from 76 at 8:30 am to 67 an hour later. Forecasters expect a gradual decline with a low around 40 late tonight, followed by clearing, cooler tonight, and a return to warmer conditions by Saturday. The warmest day since last September reached 81 at the airport yesterday, far from an April record. Last year’s reading reached 89 in April, with 98 degrees recorded in 1915. Minimum last night was 55, with widely scattered showers early this morning and clearing skies tonight.

Baker Gets Three Years For Forgery In Circuit Court

James Allen Baker, 32, of Frederick, was sentenced by Associate Judge Patrick M. Sehnauffer to three years in the House of Correction on one forgery charge after pleading guilty. A second forging charge was left with suspended sentence. The case arose from checks forged in October for 30 and 25, with the name Harold L. Stull used on both. Bank employee questioned the first check, triggering Baker’s arrest after a Florida trip. State’s Attorney Charles A. Price noted Baker’s prior larceny convictions. No counsel for Baker. trial of John Francis Makel, charged with stabbing City Policeman Paul Mossburg, postponed at defense request.

James Allen Baker Frederickin Patrick M. Sehnauffer House of Correction Charles A. Price Price Baker Charles D Khpp Harold L. Stull Florida Sergt Norman Dietz John Francis Makel Paul Mossburg Wiech State Board of Mentals Hygiene Makel

Revised Security Program Is Set Up

Secretary of Defense Wilson announced a revised security program to purge and bar security risks from the armed forces. He testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, saying the plan sets uniform Army Navy and Air Force standards and speeds removal of subversives and Communist sympathizers. In Wilkes-Barre, the American Newspaper Guild strike closed the Record and Times Leader Leader-Evening News, with picket lines blocking access. Maryland invites bids by April 22 for landscaping around the new library at the Maryland State School for the Deaf as final phase of the project.

Washington Wilson Senate Armed Services Committee Army Navy Air Force Wilkes-Barre Maryland Department of Public Improvements Maryland State School For the Deaf

Hyde Hopes For Vote On Detrick Bill

Congressman DeWitt S Hyde seeks a House vote on a bill to retrocede Camp Detrick lands to Maryland enabling civilian residents there to vote in local elections. Action hinges on a DoD report. if approved by Congress the Maryland General Assembly must accept retrocession before residents gain voting rights.

DeWitt S. Hyde Congress Camp Detrick Maryland House Armed Services Committee Department of Defense Secretary of Defense Ming House Hyde United States General Assembly of General Assembly Maryland Assembly Congress of Senate House of Representatives United States of America Camp Derrick Frederick County Army Post Detrick

Cold Weather To Hit State

The Associated Press reports a sharp temperature drop as Maryland meets incoming cold air from the west. After 70s today, showers and thundershowers move in this afternoon, with Friday bringing cooler, sunny conditions and night-time temperatures in the 30s. Saturday looks mild in the afternoon.

Associated Press Maryland Can Jearmer

Fishing Plug Chain Letter May Hook You

Baltimore readers were warned of a fishing plug chain letter scheme inviting participation. John W. Naeny, assistant postmaster, said such letters violate postal laws and may violate lottery statutes. He noted a participant could face prosecution and penalties, while stating the letters claim legality because no money is involved.

Baltimore Pfson Chan John W. Naeny Ety

Nine escape from Maryland Training School for Boys

Nine youths aged 11 to 17 escaped from the Maryland Training School for Boys in Towson last night. Officials said the group slipped out after dinner and before the 9 p.m. checkup.

Towson, Md Maryland

Senators weigh US naval and air help for Indochina

In Washington senators discussed possible U S naval and air involvement in Indochina as a crisis looms. Len McCarran warned that sending forces could draw China into the fight and tied decisions to broader military options. Eisenhower and Dulles pushed for a determined response while allies weighed timing. Senator H Alexander Smith suggested no troops yet but left open naval and air options if a crisis escalates.

Washington Tia U.S Len McCarran D-Nev Congress Eisenhower Dulles Indochina U. S Alles Southeast Asia London Paris United Will United Action Sen H. Alexander Smith R-Nj

Five Leave For Induction From Local Selective Service

Five men registered with two local Selective Service Boards left this morning for induction into the Armed Services. They traveled by bus from Frederick to Baltimore for processing and assignment to camp. Walter Lantz Jr of Waynesboro Pennsylvania and Nicholas Staneroff of Frederick are among those from Board No. 46. The other three from Board No. 45 are Walter Henry Clem of 828 A North Market Street, Clyde Richard Carpenter of Frederick, and Charles Henry Jewell of Lincoln.

Selective Service Boards Armed Services Frederick Baltimore Walter Lantz, Jr Waynesboro Sabillasville Bans Nicholas Staneroff Walter Henry Clem North Market Clyde Richard Carpenter Charles Henry Jewell Lincoln

D Alesandro Trial Date Set for May 17 in Salisbury

Judge Rex A Taylor set the trial of 20 year old Franklin Roosevelt D Alesandro in Wicomico County Circuit Court for May 17 at 10 am. He is charged with living under oath at his morals trial in Baltimore. D Alesandro, son of Baltimore's mayor, was the only one of 14 found innocent in related morals cases involving two girls aged 11 and 15. James H Pollack, associate of Maxtor Thomas D Alesandro, was indicted for attempting to influence witnesses in the South's case. Pollack will be tried in Cumberland on April 26 for obstructing justice.

Salisbury Rex A. Taylor Franklin Roosevelt D'Alesandro Wicomico County Baltimore D’alesandro James H. Pollack Maxtor Thomas D Alesandro Pollack Cumberland

Stevenson cancels Indiana speaking engagements

Former Governor Adlai Stevenson canceled weekend talks in Indiana on his doctor’s advice. His office said he is entering Passavant Hospital today for further treatment of a kidney ailment.

Chicago Adiardo Stevenson Indiana Stevenson

Maryland Farmers Income and Expenses Outline

The Committee For Conservation Now reports Maryland farmers average income around 800 dollars per unit with about 5400 for farm operations and 1500 for living expenses. About five percent is saved. State totals show farmers earn 265 million dollars, spend 174 million on operations and about 35 million on living costs.

Baltimore Maryland Committee For Conservation Now

Desirable Athletic Program Proposed by Frederick County Board

The Frederick County Board of Education discussed interscholastic athletic plans for junior and senior high schools. Proposals call for eight football games, eight soccer games, 16 basketball games, 10 or 11 baseball games, and track meets per senior high, with Frederick High seeking nine football games. Junior high schools would have lighter schedules and play days. The board also considered school funding for athletics and proposed consolidations of colored and rural schools, with site options between Hopeland and Ebenezer and near Brunswick. Easter holiday dates, new school furniture needs, and bids for desks were addressed, along with facility uses and other budget items.

Frederick County Board of Education Warren R. Evans Inter- Det Sbulle Elaue Taler Frank Lewis Elm Street School Frederick High School Thalanine Harry O Smith Counts Frederickcy Doubs New Market Colored School Ebenezer New Market Er Heale New Market Ebenezer Libertstown Hapetiies Brunswick Horsess Tese Lime Aim Buchesstow Hopeland East Brunswick Buckeystown Adamstown Adams Town PTA Lewistoun Wallsville Sadlih Lidge Simum Bransfer State Roads Commission Catocim Middleton Choel “Mehoara Resicnaluas Stephen Budinski Walkersvale Dutta Rosenwala Frederick Fish Vis Antoinette Hartman Brunswick High Mary 0 Harris Emmitsburg James Meheon Fanmitsbare Hush Ann S WeDonough Middletown Margaret Strine North Warker Street Leonard Toasmie Pauline Cresel Frederick Emily Spoyens View Pov

Trenches Of Vietminh Are Destroyed Near Dien Bien Phu

French troops reported destroying a long line of Vietminh trenches around Dien Bien Phu. Sixty rebels were killed in operations as Vietminh dug new fox holes within 600 feet of the fortress. Giap’s forces were forecast to renew frontal assaults while monsoon weather neared. In Saigon, Operation Atlante reportedly cost the Vietminh 1,445 killed, wounded, or captured and 150,000 Vietnamese now back local governments installed by the French.

Hanoi Indochina Dien Bien Phu Vo Nguyen Giap Saigon Atlante Viet Nam

Alderman Quynn Indicates Willingness for Another Term

Alderman Quynn said he would accept another term on Frederick’s Board of Aldermen if nominated by the Democratic convention and elected. He clarified rumors about Admiral Quynn’s candidacy, noting at least five candidates will appear before the convention alongside Edwin Crowther William Burall William Bartgis and E Paul Magaha. He stated he would serve to the best of his ability if chosen and elected, stressing his deep interest in Frederick’s welfare.

Allen G. Quynn Aldermen Admiral Quynn Edwin A.ted Crowther William B. Burall William H. Bartgis E. Paul Ma+gaha Board of Aldermen Frederick

Superfort Tanker Plane Explodes in Nagoya Refueling Incident

An American Superfortress tanker exploded and crashed during an in air refueling near Nagoya Japan. Five crewmen are believed dead with four bodies found and one missing. Crewmembers parachuted from the flaming tanker and were hospitalized for checks. Cause of the fire not determined, tanker leaked during refueling an F-4 Thunderjet. the jet suffered no damage.

Tokyop Air Force Screamen Nagoya Japan

State Will Not Erect Stadium Direction Signs

State Roads Commission declines to erect directional signs for Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, despite supporting the Orioles. Chairman Russell H McCain says the state has done its part. a city problem remains for directing people to the stadium. Quotes include Janice Lee Wickless and Miss Huffer, both Towson graduates.

Baltimore 1 State Roads Commission Balimore Orioles Gentl Memorial Stadium Charman Russell H McCain Sessertay Baltimore Janice Lee Wickless Jerry Walker Louie Huffer Winfred Harper Miss Wickless Miss Huffer Towson

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Korea Honolulu Defense Department National Memorial Cemetery of Europe Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Colington Norfolk Metuchen Ford Motor Co Lincoln-Mercury Raritan Township Steavingley Hong Kong Moman Red China W. Sterling Cole Bikini Kyodo ‘Hews Agency Detrick Bill McCarran Indo-China Hargeys Ebenezer-Hopeland Lincoln School Liberty Vietminh Dien Bien PL Quynn
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