Repairs Complete On Locks In Frederick County Jail
Sheriff Horate M. Alexander said repairs are finished on ten security cell locks in the Frederick county jail after an escape attempt by Nick Koprivich and his accomplice Norman Day revealed how a shoestring could release latches. The modernization project by Corn Iron Works, Cleveland, was completed after a sub-contractor’s faulty installation. Day received 18 months plus six months for the escape charge, two years total.
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Horate M. Alexander
Frederick County
Nick Koprivich
Weirton
W. Va
Norman J. Day
Garthersburg
Koprivich
Corn Iron Works
Cleveland
Frederick
Day
Kopri ¥Ich
Roads Worker Sentenced For Embezzlement In Frederick County
Thomas Herbert Hoover, a 24 year old colored roads worker, was sentenced by Assistant Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer to not more than 18 months in the State Reformatory or Male Prison. He pleaded guilty to embezzling 819.85 from Claude Gardner by cashing a check and signing Gardner’s name. Gardner, currently in Frederick county jail, had allegedly asked Thomas to cash the check and obtain liquor and cash. Thomas claimed Gardner called from jail to cash it, and he was arrested for speeding in Montgomery county before giving the money to Gardner. Gardner later received the funds. Thomas has a prior record including forgery and past suspensions. State’s Attorney Charles A. Price prosecuted. Richard E. Zimmerman defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover Thomas
Colores Roads
State Reformatory
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Thomas
Claude Gardner
Frederick County
F.o.day Bituminous Company
Rockvalle
Gardner
Parrsville
Frederick
Carroll County
Schnauffer
Gardnner
Charles A. Price
Richard E. Zimmerman
American Alphabet Lesson Reports in Soviet Radio
London Moscow radio told Russian schoolchildren that American kids now learn the alphabet with A for atomic and B for bomb. The broadcast, heard in London, was a special for Pioneers the junior branch of the Soviet youth organization.
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London
Moscow Radio
Pioneers
Temperatures Rise Toward 80 Degrees Today
An 80-degree tally loomed as the morning began with the mercury near 72 at 10 30. Interior temps may reach the low eighties, with a 33 degree rise from an overnight low of 39. Clouds, warmth, and possible late showers shape the forecast for Friday.
Illinois GOP Nominate Meek For Senator
Joseph T. Meek won the Illinois GOP senatorial nomination in the first 1954 primary, heading toward a November race against Democrat Paul H. Douglas. Meek led Chicago and Cook County, with 237,852 votes to Hayes 150,310 as of early counts.
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Chicago
Joseph T. Meek
Illinois
Meek
Eisenhower
Iinois House
Senate
Paul H. Douglas
Douglas
Pers
Hayes
American Legion
Robert B. Chiperfield
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Atty
Lawrence Stickelland
Harold H Velde
Un-American Affairs Committee
Robert Allison
Leo Allen
Rules Committee
Chattacey Reed
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Austin L. Wyman
Chicago Crime Commision
Park Livingston
Illinois University Board of Trustees
Cook County
Wyfran
Livingston
Cambodia protests Vietminh invasion over border attacks
Cambodia sends protest to U N secretary general Dag Hammarskjold over Vietminh led attacks on towns along its northern border amid talks of a Cambodian reprisal. King Norodom Sihanouk reportedly plans action against the invaders. Edward R Murrow receives a special George Foster Peabody award for simply being himself.
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Saigon
Indoching
Cambodia
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Vietminh
Washington
Nong Kimmy
United Nations
International Organization
Junos
Norodon Sihanouk
Murrow
New York
Edward R. Murrow
George Foster Peabody
Wait See Attitude On Scientist Oppenheimer Case
Congressional groups show a wait and see stance as the government suspends and probes J Robert Oppenheimer for security issues. Senator McCarthy cites affidavits alleging Communist ties, while others say accusations were reviewed and dismissed years ago. The AEC notes Eisenhower ordered a temporary block on Oppenheimer access, with Gray leading the probe and a hands off Senate action. Oppenheimer, 49, denies wrongdoing, seeks a hearing, and remains an AEC consultant since 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Oppenheimer
Communist Party
Atomic Energy Commission Aec
AEC
Eisenhower
Fores
Army
Gordon Gray
Rep
W. Sterling Cole
RNY
Sen. Hickenlooper
Rtown
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
McCarthy
Phoenix
Ariz
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Princeton
N. J
Countasios Paris
Timing Of 4 Lights Changed In Carroll Wisner Hamilton
The timing of four East South street traffic lights has been altered to ease eastbound flow. Mayor Donald B. Rite reports a test showed smoother movement with a 65-35 split favoring South Street traffic. Minor changes at South Market and Ice streets possible. Franklin and Patrick remain 50-50. East street repaving from Eighth Street south to four blocks underway under Norman Etzler. Letters of administration granted in the estate of William H. Bollinger to Allen E. Bollinger and Joseph T. Bollinger. heirs listed.
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East South Street
Donald B. Rite
Max Kehne
Carroll, Wisner
Hamilton
Franklin
Franklin and
Patrick Streets
South and Market
Patrick
South Market
South
Ice Streets
East St
East Street
Eighth Street
Norman Etzler
Eighth
William H. Bollinger
Emmitsburg
Allen E. Bollinger
Taneytown
Joseph T. Bollinger
Littlestown
Superstitious Pair Found Dead In Room
In Richmond England a superstitious couple registered at a hotel and refused room 13. James McCulloch 45 and Olive Bailey 40 were reassigned to room 12 and found dead in a gas filled room 12 last night with a joint note stating self inflicted death.
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Richmond
England
Courple
James McCulloch
Olive Bailey
Motorist Receives Jail Term For Drunken Driving
A hundred dollar fine and a thirty day jail sentence were imposed on John Russell Byers of Lutherville after a drunken driving conviction by Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker. Byers received an additional fifteen days to be served consecutively for reckless driving, pending driving record checks. Police detachment: State Police Tr. Robert Dishong. Further fines were handed to several motorists including Harry Hargett Fraley of Derwood for exceeding 50 mph. Another magistrate cleared Joseph Charles Laszacs of Monaca, Pa., of reckless driving. A list of collateral forfeitures followed for various traffic violations including speeding and failing to dim headlights across multiple locations.
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H. Reese’ Shoemaker
John Russell Byers
Lutherville
Byers
Robert
Dishong
Harry Hargett Fraley
Derwood
Whippoorwill Hollow
J. W. Hardy
Fraley
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Josep Charles Laszacs
Monaca
Tr. E. C. Crowther
Laszaes
Frederick
Richard Matthew Baker
Myersville
Brad- Muchduuuui
Melvin Eugene Filler
Walkersville
West Patrick Street
Francis Scott Run Kles
Teamsville
U. S. 40
Braddock
Norman Luther Draper
West
E. C. Crowther
Roger Dane Powell
West South Street
U. S. 40 West
Junie Gilmore Miller, Jr
Woodbine
U. 840
Bayard Garlic Rosencrantz
Adamstown
U.S. 240
Monocacy River
Elmer Burkey Windsor
MAE
Monroe Russell Moss
North
Bentz Street
Cary Mayfield Henley
George Kemp Bostian
Union Bridge
John Lewis Bigelow
Hollysdenburg
Hyattstown
McKinley Cornett
Monkton
Maryland
Hubert Jackson Linkous
Poplar Hill
U. S
Park Mills
Robert Tayior Ball
Ann Arbor
Mich
Uibana
Eugene Richard Beaston
East Waterford
Urbana
William Henry Brooke, Jr
Washington
U.S
Thomas Cilco Kitchen
Charles Toun
W. Va
Lee Irving
Howell
Charles Eugene Conner
Baltimore
W. Hardy
Marshall Edward Shelton
Airy
Tr Wards
Suit Entered Over $2500 Assault Claim in Circuit Court
Walliam C. Bloyer files a $2,500 assault and battery suit in Circuit Court against Glenn D. Butts. The complaint states the incident occurred April 21, 1953 near Mt Airy. Bloyer is represented by E Austin James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walliam
Britain pledges to keep troops on European continent
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons Britain will maintain on the mainland of Europe armed forces, including Germany, to support the European Defense Community. London aims to reassure France and British Labor fears while pushing ratification of the six nation EDC treaty. The pledge ties to NATO and envisions Royal Air Force units integrated into European air groups under a single headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
France
West Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Italy
French Assembly
Defense Organization
Eden
Commons
Europe
Germany
North Atlantic
Western Europe
European Defense Community
Health Glands Help Defense Against Germs
In Atlantic City experiments on mice, researchers report that healthy adrenal glands may influence reactions to germs both alive and deadly. Doctors Higambotham and Dougherty of the University of Utah School of Medicine described findings to the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, noting age and health conditions affect immune responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
R D.C. Higambotham
Thomas F Dougherty
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake Cry
Newspapermen Charged In Track Shakedown
Providence based accounts reveal 10 Boston newspaper men received payments from Rockingham Park race track last year. Payments ranged from 100 to 32 dollars, for duties described as negligible or aiding the publicity bureau. Lou Smith of Salem New Jersey defends the practice as necessary and accepted for an efficient publicity operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Journal-Bulletin Today
Boston
Rockingham Park
Lou Smith
Salem, N.jt
Bramblett Sentencing Delayed by Judge Bastian
U S District Judge Walter Bastian postponed Ernest Bramblett’s sentencing while the Supreme Court weighs his payroll falsification charges tied to a salary kickback scheme. The judge found reasonable doubt about the law’s applicability and the government will seek direct Supreme Court review to overturn Bastian’s ruling.
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Washington
U. S
Walter 31
Bastian
Ernest R. Brambiett
Supreme Court
Juidge Bastian
Bramblett
State layoffs spike as 9,070 file for unemployment benefits
In Maryland the number of new unemployment claims last week reached 9,070, nearly tying the prior week. Officials note the start of a new benefit year inflates totals while the Salisbury area saw layoffs at Bird's Eye in Pocomoke City and CA Swanson in Salisbury amid poultry and textile plant troubles.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Daniel E Kline
State Employment Security Board
Abetasne
Gourgiao
Fps
Eastern Shore
Salsbury
Bird's Eye
Pocomoke City
C A. Swanson & Sons
Salisbury
Laxolts
Kasteet Sivan Pichon Aere
Recesth
Marsland A & P
Sof
Employment Security Board
Campaign for 9000 Cancer Fund Opens
An intensive drive for 9000 will be launched today by volunteers in the American Cancer Society annual campaign. A I Huin as general chairman organized eight city sections with captains and volunteers to canvass door to door. Mrs Ralph Fellows heads the women’s section for floor to door canvassing next week. Paul W McAuliffe leads the special girls section and J Malcolm McCardell handles industry and trade solicitations. County drive head Ormond Galvin will coordinate civic and community groups with many individuals and organizations assisting. Boy Scouts will place coin boxes in stores and offices as the campaign begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
A. I. Huin
Ralph Fellows
Paul W. McAuliffe
J. Malcolm McCardell
Elun
Eisenhower Enjoys Georgia Easter Holiday Visit
President Eisenhower arrives in Georgia with Mrs Eisenhower for an Easter holiday at Augusta National Golf Club vicinity. Beside golf plans the talk at the club centers on Billy Joe Patton of Morganton North Carolina whose Masters performance drew widespread attention. A separate police report notes a car theft on East Fifth Street, with Officer Bernard King locating the vehicle on West Second Street. In Martinsburg area orchard news growers report good bud development and fruit belt prospects. A French minister says Washington must act on a request to send B29 bombers to Indochina.
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Eisenhower
North Carolina
Washington
Catin
Augusta National Golf Club
Billy Joe Patton
Morganton
XN. C
AR City
Bernard King
Francis Vi. Harris
East Fifth Street
King
West Second Street
Harris
Mit
France backs U S British plan for Southeast Asia defense
Paris reports French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault accepted the Western plan for a 10 nation defense pact to counter Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. Dulles and Eden proposed the accord, with Bidault noting France’s aim to resolve Indochina quickly and avoid action before the April 26 Geneva conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Southeast Asia
Georges Bidault
U. S
Dulles
London
Anthony Eden
Bidault
United States
Far East
Indochina
France
Eden
Bidant
Tulles
Joseph Laniel
Bao Dai
Viet Nam
Senate Races To Lead FHA Probe Of Scandal
The Senate Banking Committee moved to outrun rivals in a new inquiry into a multimillion-dollar housing scandal. Chairman Capehart called a closed session to kick off a full probe into alleged FHA official misconduct and “facts and the truth” behind abuses in home repair sales and financing. The investigation spans Truman and Eisenhower eras with questions over promoters and officials pocketing funds from government-backed loans. Also reports a Center Street collision causing about 350 dollars in damage. Clemson charged with reckless driving with an Apr 28 hearing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Truman
Eisenhower
Capehart
FHA
White House
Guy T. C. Hollyday
Norman P. Mason
Massachusetts
Housing and Home Finance Agency
FBI
Center Street
Madison Street
Paul Mossburg
Paul H. Clemson, Jr
RFD 2
Frederick
Amy J. Matthews
Baltimore
Clemson
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New York Drama Critics Circle
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