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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

8

Salk Vaccine Expected To Arrive Today

Frederick County health officials announced the Salk polio vaccine will reach the county health department today for the first round of shots for about 3,000 first and second graders. Dr Forbes H Burgess urged parents to stay away from schools during inoculation to avoid confusion, noting ample volunteer help and no need for parental presence. The second shot is scheduled for May 10, three weeks after the first, with boosters possible by seven to ten months and local groups likely to administer boosters for indigent patients if needed.

Frederick County Health Department de Forbes H Burgess Burgess Figatth Department National Polio Foundation Health Department

Accident on Maryland U. 15 injures two. charges filed

An estimated 500.00 damage occurred Thursday morning on Maryland U. 15 two miles north of Lewistown when a northbound 1952 Oldsmobile driven by Lewis Aaron Arnold collided with a southbound 1948 Chevrolet driven by James Robert Thomas. Arnold was charged with improper passing by Trooper J. A. Tucker and will be tried in Thurmont on April 23.

Maryland U. 15 Lewistown J. A. Tucker Tucker U.S. 15 Lewis Aaron Arnold Ridge Road West Spencerport James Robert Thomas Webb Street Anderson S. C Oldsmobile Arnold Thomas Thurmont

Auto Demolished As It Grashed Into Pole

Charles E Anglebower, 18 East South Street, badly damaged a 1939 Plymouth on Teen Barnes road near Peacar ille. State Trooper Robert D Kirov investigated. Anglebower failed to negotiate a curve and crashed head on the utility pole, snapping it off. He complained of chest pains but was not seriously injured and was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Charles E. Anglebower East South Street Plymouth Barnes Road Peacar Ile Robert D. Kirov Y Young Unglebower Liglehower Frederick Memorial Hospital

Bloodless Strike Ends for 52 Huntsville Convicts

In Huntsville Texas 52 convicts abandoned a nearly 30 hour bloodless strike after demanding three meals a day. They gave up 29 hours 44 minutes into the protest appearing sullen and thirsty yet returning to their cells quietly. A stolen car report also notes a green Plymouth suburban station wagon missing from 302 Willow Avenue. Police were alerted early today. A separate charge: Tark Eugene Heffner of Thurmont was cited for speeding after officers clocked over 29 mph.

Huntsville Tex Plymouth Dorothea Kehne Arar Fer Willow Axenuc Cils Jass Repos Eugene Heffner RFD Thurmont King

Warren Declines 1956 Presidential Candidacy

Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren announced he will not run for president under any circumstances. The statement followed a poll showing him as a top Republican nominee option in 1956 if Eisenhower did not seek a second term. Warren, former California governor, previously ran as vice president with Dewey in 1948.

Washington Earl Warren United States Supreme Court Eisenhower Warren California Thomas E. Dewey New York

Anglers Brace for Trout Opening in Frederick County

Hundreds of anglers braved drizzle as streams across Frederick County opened the trout season. Weather eased to pleasant 70s with remaining showers, stocking included 39,000 trout across streams such as Fishing Creek Big Hunting Creek Friends Creek and Little Hunting Creek. Fin clipped trout released in Big Hunting Creek under a research program prompt reporting to stations and a gag order on Big Humpy Creek fishing with flies only.

Frederick County Frank Weddle Fishing Creek Middle Creek Wolfsville Robert Gruehn Izaak Walton Ldvu Big Hunting Creek Friends Creek Little Hunting Creek State Game and Inland Fish Commission Maryland Foxville Picnic Area Benjamin F. Pheous Thurmont Dam Big Hummy Creek Big Humne Creek

Hiroshima Girls To Get Free Plastic Surgery

Twenty two Hiroshima girls scarred by the atomic bombing were selected from 37 applicants to travel to the United States for free plastic surgery. The Atomic Patients Treatment Council of Hiroshima announced the group for treatment.

Hiroshima Japan Tney United States Atomic Patients Treatment Council of

Two cousins convicted of arson in barn fire near Emmitsburg

Charles Bollinger and Paul Creager, both 15, were found guilty of arson in a December 18 barn fire that caused over 15000 in damage near Rocky Ridge. Circuit Court judges Schnauffer and Anderson sentenced them to up to four years in the State Reformatory for Males, with appeals filed and bond set at 5000 pending outcome.

Emmitsburg State Reformatory Patrick M. Schnauffer Thomas M. Anderson Charles Henry Bollinger Paul Edward Creager Court of Appeals Schnauffer Bollinger Department of Parole and Probation Creager Schnauffer Sant Loti Unay Franklin Valentine Rocky Ridge Valentine Souths Edwin F. Nikirk Edward

Stolen Safe Recovered From Monocacy River Drift

A safe stolen from the West All Saints Elks Club April 7 was found battered near Reidh's Ford bridge on the Monocacy River. Deputies Haugh and Layman moved the safe to the riverbank. seized papers belonging to the Elks were recovered. Damages to the building ran about 250 dollars, with around 500 dollars taken from the safe. Investigation by Sgt Norman Dietz and Officer Ellis Carty continues.

Colored Elks Club West All Saints Street Monocacy River Reidh's Ford Bridge Raymond Haugh George Layman Norman Dietz Ellis Carty Elks Organization Elks Club

Godfrey Fires Six More From TV and Radio

New York CBS reports Arthur Godfrey terminated six performers from his TV and radio programs and dropped Mariners quartet singers Marion Marlowe and Ralelake from all Godfrey shows. The action, effective today, follows his earlier dismissal of Julius La Rosa in 1953. Also cut were three writers Charles Horner Preston H Miles and Charles Slocum. The Navy Air Force and Coast Guard discuss a single East Coast air sea rescue communications system. State's Attorney Barrick pursued the youths, bonds raised from 3000 to 5000 after sentencing.

New York Arthur Godfrey Julius la Rosa CBS Godfrey Mariners Marion Marlowe Ralelake Charles Horner Preston H. Miles Charles Slocum

Glimpses of World Figures at All Saints Dinner

Ex-Chief of Army Chaplains Major General Luther Miller ret paces at All Saints Episcopal Church dinner in Buckerstown. He recalled meetings with George Marshall Douglas MacArthur Harry Truman Eisenhower Churchill and Pope Pius XII among others. New officers elected included Joseph M. Kline as president and Edward Helfenstein as treasurer.

Brotherhood of All Saints Church Clackett Nincesan Center Buckerstown Luther Miller Army Washington Cathedral Res Luther Miller Jr All Saints Episcopal Church Miller George Marshall George China Douglas MacArthur Harry Truman Eisenhower Winston Churchill Pius XX Vatican Inget Vanarden Canterbury United States Great Britain England Saint Paul's London Elizabeth Fie Hasms South Pacific Conlain Robert J. Goodlow Fairview Avenue The Brotherhood George B. Delaplaine Charles Vic Mathias Jr Nonungangramsmittee Dent Joseph M. Kline Pyr Dent Arthur Potts Edward T Helfensteim Maurice D. Ashbury

Housewife Must Blend Logic Shakespeare And Imagination

Towson Maryland article notes Phi Beta Kappa member Dean Elizabeth Geen urges homemakers to blend logic, Shakespeare and imagination to counter fragmentation between home and work. She says imagination unites family life with broader duties, while criticizing a segmented education system. Included is Mary Elizabeth Brinston Stone of Arnold named to Pro Herta Kappa at convocation.

Towson. Md Goucher College MoThegal Shakespeare Leving Dr. Geen Dr.Geen Mary Elizabeth Brinston Stone Arnold, Mad

Parents Will Have To Pay For 3d Shot

Maryland first and second graders were to receive three free polio shots but the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis decided this spring only two would be provided. The booster seven months later would be paid by parents or possibly funded by county health departments in hardship cases. State officials were surprised but expect vaccine stock to arrive in Baltimore to begin vaccination.

Maryland National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis New York Jonas Salk State Health Department State Department of Health Baltimore

Panty Raids Sweep University of Nebraska Campus

In Lincoln Nebraska a spring panty raid began as male students surged into a dormitory room scattering residents and pouring water. About 2000 students joined, loot was displayed, a bonfire formed, and firings tried to quell the flames repeatedly. Major Clark Jeary noted this recurring spring trouble with dogs tied up.

iMal Ine University of Nebraska Wearis Walter Clark Jeary

Five Day Forecast Shows Warmer Weekend and Cooler Midweek

Five day outlook calls for increasing cloudiness and warmth Sunday followed by milder conditions Monday or Tuesday. Cooler conditions return Wednesday with temperatures averaging above normal. Highs expected in the 60s to near 70s near coasts and mountains, 50s inland.

Mila Bar and Ocean

Defendant Is Given Verdict In Property Case

A directed verdict found McDonald Amberger of Rockville not guilty of property damage after defense argued the charge misdescribed the offense under Maryland law. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. granted the verdict, while other cases included Austin Rollins guilty of assault and battery and John R. Younkins sentencing, and Knoxville convicted of drunken and disorderly conduct with a suspended sentence.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Peoples Court McDonald Amberger Rockville Umberger Knott and Geisbert Urbana Edwin F. Nikirk Maryland Austin Rollins Robert Williams House of Correction Sheffield John R. Younkins Knoxville Frederick County Sheffield Millad G Outraw North Market Street

Asian premiers converge in Rangoon for Bandung talks

In Rangoon Burmese capital premiers Nehru Nasser Chou En Lai and U Nu prepare pre conference talks ahead of the Bandung Asian Africa conference opening in Indonesia. They discuss peace issues Formosa tensions and future world affairs shaping the 29 nation summit.

Se i Eel Smeet Nthe - A Tn” Oat Bandung I Indonesia Backgrorm Rangoon Burma Nehru Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser New Delhi Chow En-Lai China U Nu Bandimgz Indonesia Nasser Einan Thardass Hine Bon Ween Dis Bandung Chou Asia Red China United States Minster Formosa Peiping

Kimble Named Md SE Board Chairman Amid Shakeup

Governor McKeldin accepted Daniel E. Rhein’s resignation as chairman of the State Employment Security Board and appointed State Senator Robert B. Kimble of Allegany County to the post. Estes and Mahaney also resigned as part of a broader reshuffle amid an internal investigation into the board and department.

Baltimore McKeldin Daniel E. Riein State Employment Security Board Robert B. Kimble Allegany County Kimble General Assembly SES John L Estes Cumberland Estes William H. Mahaney State Employment Securs Department Mahaney Department

Soviet Ask Withdrawal From Austria

Moscow and Vienna reach a Soviet Austrian pact calling for a speedy end to occupation and a full withdrawal by December. Austria will not join alliances, while reparations are set at 150 million dollars in Austrian goods. Russians to return German property and oil fields.

Moscow Julius Raab M. Molotov Austria Danube Shipping Co Molotov Haab Adolf Schaerf Vienna Raab Schaerf Leopold Figi Tye Matt Meen A. I. Mikoyan U.S Charles E. Bohlen Sir William Hayter Prench Jean le Roy London Vienne Zisterdorf Oif Felds Russia Danube Steamship Co

Polio Board Rule Attacked by Richmond Official

Dr Edward M Holmes Jr Richmond city health chief denounces the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for scrapping the promised three shot polio plan, calling it reprehensible and arbitrary. The Foundation will offer two shots now and cannot provide the booster later, sparking vaccine timing concerns. Former President Truman returns to Washington predicting a Democratic win and backs Adlai Stevenson as nominee.

Richmond Edward M. Holmes Jr National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Holmes Foundation Truman Washington Adlai Stevenson

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Cousins Navy Air Force Coast Guard Ations Samuel W. Barrick Army Chaplains National Foundation Lincoln Berlin East West Berley Denver Colorado Willard F. Tabby Atomic Energy Commission MD. SE Polio Board
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