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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1955

Page

7

Easter Day High Here May Be 75

Pleasant Easter Day forecast with temperatures reaching the seventies and sunshine. Warm weather expected to boost sunrise service attendance and Easter activities, while orchard frost concerns diminished and a minor forest fire near High Rock was contained.

Gambrill State Park Frederick Thurmont Herman Toms High Rock Edgemont Pen Mar Toms Donald Kendall

Two-car West Patrick collision causes $350 damage

At about one o'clock this morning on West Patrick street a collision at the Barbara Fretchie service station caused an estimated $350 damage. Ralph J. Nunn Balimore and John H. Crum were the drivers. Nunn was charged with failing to grant the right of way. Several intoxication arrests followed, including John T. Blackston and James N. Smith, each held under $25.60. A bankruptcy petition by Karl Wt. Gue of Boyds was filed, alleging assets of $2,740 and debts of $43,752.36. petition referred to referee Martin McDonough.

Patrick Street Barbara Fretchie William Mutchner Ralph J. Nunn Balimore Patrick Wiyaye Taft Sorsice Station John H. Crum Jefferson Street Dreamstar Nunn John T. Blackston Frederick Frank L. Willams Cooksville James XN. Smith Lashon Joseph Sim Karl Wt. Gue Boyds Monisomers County United States Disset Court Marsland Bankupt Martin McDonough Wae Quas Mathias Af Fredeme George G. Cheek Ewing Bo Dave Beis Stockman West Patrick Street Hegan Garland L. Forrest Frederick Sgt Sherman Boone South Market Street Braddock Mountain Elin R Sollenheiser Altoana Woodrow W Haiman Baltimore Willard E. Orte John J. McCatlen Lo Island N. Y Grorse William Lee New Market Willam J Tadeo New Castle del East Patrick Street Harre Bo Lare Walkersville North Market Street Pal Kime William Boone

Pleasant Weather For Easter Bright Spring Outlook

The Associated Press reports a dry and pleasant Easter weekend for most of the nation with fair weather in most areas. Some showers possible in the Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest while parts of Texas Louisiana saw thundershowers. Temperatures ranged from cool in the East and Southeast to mild in the Plains and Midwest with readings up to 70 in the Far West.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Milady Rockies Pacific Northwest Texas Lowsiana New England New York State Appalachians Greenshorn N.C Chattanooga Savannah Plains Midwest Washington Southwest Desert

Fleet's Head Visits Taipei in Formosa Tension

The visit of Vice Admiral Pride to Taipei signals possible U S concern over a new Chinese Communist air base at Lucianao 1735 miles north of the Matsus. Red forces remodel four near fields to reach the Matsus and Foochow's fuel line could extend air control over Formosa. Taipei papers say Pride will study the crisis and advise on forestalling Peiping air challenges. Trash fire near Mt. Pleasant causes no damage.

Taipe Formosa Adm Alfred AL. Pride Matsu Islands Luciaao Norh Strait of Formosa Fukien Foochow Matsus Red Air Force Luchian Sonz Strait of Taipei Adm. Pride Peiping

Largest Blast Is Due Today In Nevada Test Series

A 300-foot tower detonated an atomic device at 4 a.m. in the Nevada desert as a preliminary shot for the day’s test series. The bright flash was seen from San Francisco to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, with observers from Britain and Canada watching. The cloud reached around 15,000 feet, and winds later postponed a second blast planned for Frenchman Flat until 2:30 p.m. EST.

Las Vegas Nevada Desert Secanal San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Atomic Energy Commission Frenchman Flat

Flash Fire Claims Seven Children in Tacoma House

A two story frame house in Tacoma Washington was engulfed by a flash fire believed started by a faulty refrigerator. Seven McCarley children aged 12 to eight months died in the blaze. James Clifton 45 and Jean McCarley 28 relation to the family. Six children found in beds, one near an upstairs window. Mrs McCarley questioned by police. Fire Chief called the home a scorched shell.

Tacoma. Wash James Clifton Nancy McCarley Thomas McCarley Cyndia McCarley Darell McCarley Susan McCarley Magnus McCarley Jean McCarley Larry Amundsen Pierce County

Ventevue Head Casts Shade On Ward Drunkards Haven

In Peoples Court Magistrate Ho Reese Shoemaker heard a drunken disorder case against Mose Moulten, a colored man, with claims from local officials about intoxication and property misdeeds. Several defendants, including Roger Gerber and George G. Cheek, faced fines and jail time for intoxication and resisting arrest as others forfeited bail on traffic and liquor charges.

Monievue Colored Men's Wari al Vienievue Peoples Court Ho Reese Shoemaker Roger Gerber Mose Moulten Titaie Patee Das Sail Veulten Tharsdet Wayien Jonns Canary Hane Youle Geisbert Sail Gersbert Valuc Donal Howser Moulton Abe Davia

Easter Set Fast Pace For Retail Trade

New York reports Easter shopping set the week’s brisk pace across most industries. Auto production faces a potential cut with looming labor talks between General Motors and the United Auto Workers, while steel demand weakens as auto makers curb bods purchases. Personal income rose in February, with construction spending at record highs for the first quarter, and farm surpluses reach $72 billion amid varied market signals.

New York Auis Automotive CIO United Auto Workers Union General Motors Auto Union Detroit Ford Uutra American Collectors Assn Commerce Department Ahbat U. S. Atomic Energy Commission U. S. Department of Agriculture Mt Wheat

Jefferson Area Woman Injured In Guard Rail Accident

Beulah Roser of Broad Run road was injured when her car veered while traveling home and struck a guard rail. She was hospitalized with a sprained neck muscle. the 1940 Ford was demolished and three guard rails were torn up. State Trooper Kline investigated the crash and estimated damages around 213 dollars.

Jofferson Area Frederick Memorial Hospital Mornig Todas Wyre Beulah Roser Broad Run Road Kline Mre Roser

Dean Would Recognize Red China

Former special ambassador Arthur H. Dean argues in Foreign Affairs that the United States should recognize Communist China in exchange for balancing concessions to improve its international position. A State Department spokesman said Dean speaks as a private citizen, not as an official. Traffic deaths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike have dropped about 50 percent this year according to State Police.

New York Arthur H. Dean Korea United States Red China Foreign Affairs Dean China United Nations State Department Washington John Foster Dulles

Mother Throws Her Children Into Canal

A 24 year old mother, Ann Salisbury, walked to a canal bridge and threw her four year old daughter and two year old son into the canal. Passersby and four young men rescued the children. Mrs Salisbury later told police she intended to end her life and theirs after a doctor advised psychiatric treatment. Frederick Salisbury, the husband, said she had been crying a lot. Also in the same report, Betty Benoit was granted an absolute divorce from George Benoit with custody of two infant children. The couple reside in Frederick.

Sertilem Ann Salis Boss Brian Cralthia Frederick Salisbury Lile Patrick M Sehnauffer Betty Benoit George Bono

Lent Ends Today As Easter Vigil Is Begun

Christians worldwide observe the end of Lent with Holy Week services. At St Peter's Basilica thousands attend the Holy Saturday mass as bells ring and ceremonies bless fire and holy water. Pilgrims gather in Jerusalem and many Americans plan sunlit services and outdoor observances to mark Easter dawn and the pope’s noon blessing.

Praser Rome St Peter's Basilica St Peter's Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem Chests Hady Pips St. Peter's

Soviet Proposes Swift Austrian Peace Treaty

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov demands a rapid Austrian state treaty and warns against further delay. He notes Western ambassadors and Austrian Chancellor Julius Raab could hasten settlement through direct Kremlin contact. Molotov’s démarche aligns with Berlin conference heads and seeks guarantees Austria cannot unite with Germany or host foreign bases.

Moscow V. M Molatev Britain United States Molotov Soviet Union Soscow Julius Raab Kremlin Berlin France Ts Fa Austria Hitler Germany Mini Er Molotov Supreme Soviet Astria Laon

Family Life Conference To Be Held April 29-31

Baltimore is to host a Methodist Family Life Conference at St Mark's Church from April 29 to 31. Keynote speaker will be Albert E May, pastor of Mt Vernon Place Methodist Church, with other speakers Dr Thomas G Pullen Jr, Dr Fred G Holloway, Katherine Whiteside Taylor and Dr B E Cranston Rigiein.

Baltimore Albert E May Mt Vernon Place Methodist Church Methodists St Mark's Church Methodist Church Thomas G. Pullen Jr Fred G. Holloway Drew University Katherine Whiteside Taylor Baltimore City BE. Cranston Rig+ iein St. Mark‘s

Soviet Union seeks annulment of WWI treaties with France and Britain

Moscow says the French Russian and British Russian pacts violate obligations to prevent German militarism and avoid alliances against signatories. Britain and France ratified Paris agreements remilitarizing West Germany, prompting a Soviet request to Parliament for cancellation. Presidium to act, with possible Supreme Soviet special session to boost impact.

Moscow London Soviet Council of Alinisters Russia France Britain Paris West Germany Soviet Union Supreme Soviet Great Britain Germany Brita Presidium

Master Plan In Bandit Hunt

Police and the FBI mapped a master plan in the hunt for a bandit trio who robbed a Queens bank of 305000 dollars. Commissioner Francis W. H. Adams and FBI New York chief James Kelly led a two hour conference with top aides to unify efforts and eliminate duplication. Suspects include Redmond Cribbins and two ex convicts Archie Stewart and Joseph Kress. Threatening calls to bank staff were ruled crank calls.

New York FBE Queens Francis W. H. Adams James Kelly FBI Chase Manhattan Beha Ninny) Cribbins Archie Stewart Joseph Kress Brookish

Wachter Property Sold At Public Auction

A public sale at the Court House this morning sold the two story frame dwelling at 114 East Eighth Street with six rooms and one bath to Mr and Mrs Claggett B Wiles of RFD 5 Frederick for 9900 dollars. The property fronts 35 feet on Eighth Street and 253 feet deep and was owned by the late Stella I Wachter. The sale was conducted by her executors Leo H Colliflower Sr Calvin F Boone and Marion Heerd Emmett R Bowlus served as auctioneer and F Austin Jemes was attorney.

Telephone strike continues in Atlanta amid violence

Redoubled efforts were being made in Atlanta to settle the 21 day old Southern Bell Telephone Co strike as violence or disorder occurred in most of the Southeastern states affected.

Atlanta Southern Bell Telephone Co

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