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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1960

Page

14

Theft Debits Raise to 1110 From Thom McAn Robbery

The theft amount at Thom McAn Shoe Store rose to 1110 after records showed the robbery spanned more than one day. Assistant manager Robert Crookshank was assaulted during a deposit box raid at the Frederick Shopping Center on Thursday night.

Thom Mc An Frederick Robert Crookshank Harold Carey Hagerstown Thom McAn National Shoe Crookshank Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank Thomas O'Toole Shopping Center Merchants Association Norman Dietz Sgt Ellis Breatersville Reformatory Fidel Bravo College Estates Abbey Center Street

Grounding Electra Fleet Not Justified FAA Says

FAA chief Quesada said a special inspection of Electra planes found nothing to warrant grounding the fleet. He noted 52 Electras inspected showed no need for extra limitations, while CAB inspectors cited wing-tab cracks and urged grounding uninspected aircraft. Hartke urged Senate inquiry into the disagreement.

Washington Federal Aviation E. R. Quesada Electra Quesada Vance Hartke D-Ind FAA Civil Aeronautics Board Hartke Senate Robert E. Gross Lockheed Aircraft Corp CAB Federal Aviation Agency

Children Get Chicks at Frederick Shopping Center

Nine hundred of 1,800 live Easter chicks distributed to local children by Friday afternoon. Chicks handled at the center by Carroll Eyler with Maryland Chick Hatchery, all in perforated bags yet none injured. Local families advised to have water and cheap feed ready. 1,800 homes expected for Easter. Others credited: David Bernstein, Norman Bernstein, Warren Evans helped with distribution.

Frederick Carroll Eyler Maryland’ Chick Hatchery Thomas O'Toole Shopping Center Merchants Association Maryland S. Street David Bernstein Norman Bernstein Robert Evans Warren R. Evans Esler

Brown Not Committed to Kennedy Support

Gov Brown denies backing any candidate in the June presidential primary and says he cannot bind California’s 31 delegation to Kennedy or any other contender. Former President Truman questions Brown’s pledge claims, noting Brown’s control of California and independence.

John F. Kennedy D-Mass Brown Kennedy California New York Harry S. Truman George Me

Stamp shows Lunik 1 lunar flyover on Soviet moon map

Tass reports from Moscow that the Soviet Union unveiled a postage stamp depicting Lunik 1 passing over the hidden side of the moon. The AP dispatch notes the image highlights lunar exploration achievement.

LUNIK Moscow Tjnion Lunk TI Tass

Fires keep firemen busy around Yellow Springs and Union Bridge

Firefighters responded to multiple blazes Friday across several towns. The first blaze at 1 p.m. on Ford road near Yellow Springs started in an oven and caused minor damage, with a 15 minute response by The Independents. Mt Airy depots answered an alarm near Unionville at 7:30 p.m. for a tree and bank fire of unknown origin, content to an hour. Union Bridge Fire Company handled two calls at 5:55 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., including a tractor fire seven miles from Union Bridge on Fountain School road near Libertytown causing about 200 dollars damage, and a woods fire northeast of Union Bridge on Bucher John’s property, near Carroll County surveyor.

Ford Road Yellow Springs Rose Houte 40 West Mt Airy Unionville Union Bridge Company Union Bridge Fire Company Union Bridge Fountain School Road Libertytown Melvin Cook Bucher John Carroll County John

Two City Fires Reported With Minor Damage

Fire crews battled two city blazes yesterday. The first burned near the home of James Oliver Mc and was put out in about an hour with no injuries. A second fire around 9:15 PM scorched a telephone pole on Wilson Place. power was cut and little damage occurred.

James Oliver Mccompanies Wilson Place Lee Insteds Power Company

Cubans Reported Dealing With Reds

Cuban officials said they had no information on any such deal. United sources reported a barter proposal between Cuba and Czechoslovakia, with Cuba supplying sugar and other agricultural goods. Rumors of the sale have surfaced repeatedly in past months.

United Reportrnas Bebbers Cuba Czechoslovakia

Monty to Visit Canada Amid Cuba Air Force Probe

American authorities tracking Cuba's air force buildup suspect new arms deals. Reportedly, Avestas offered surplus MIG fighters to Fidel Castro's government. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery will visit Ottawa.

Cuba Nite Pressier Avestas Vis Fidel Castro Canada Ottawa Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery

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