President Eisenhower names Herter secretary of state
President Eisenhower selects Christian A. Herter to be secretary of state, elevating the 64 year old undersecretary who has served since 1957. The nomination goes to the Senate next week with swift confirmation predicted. Herter spoke of not changing policy until confirmed and noted the plan to carry on the existing team. He underwent a Johns Hopkins physical at the President's request, with White House officials reporting satisfactory results. He was flown to Eisenhower's Augusta vacation base for the announcement and press briefing.
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Johns Hopkins University Hospital
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White House
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Ito
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Washington
Augusta National Golf Club
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Statter
Herrier
Dulles
Georgia
Taxicab Wrecks In Night Frederick Crash Injures Boy
A 1954 Plymouth taxicab operated by Melvo M. Baker was rammed while parked on West South street. James Henry Lipp of Baltimore drove the other car, causing $500 damage. Baker escaped injury and Lipp faced reckless driving charges with a hearing set for April 22. A boy, James Wiliam Layman, 1, sustained minor abrasions when struck by Melvin Boyce’s car in an alley near Bentz street. Boyce was charged with operating without a license with an April 28 hearing. A minor collision on Thomas avenue near West South street caused about $35 damage to Thomas E. FitzGerald’s car. Rockwell’s vehicle sustained no damage. No charges were filed.
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Thomas E. Fitzgerald
Washington
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Dalai Lama Declares Move To India Refugee Role Rejected
Dalai Lama told a crowd in Tezpur India that he came to India of his own free will and accused China of interfering in Tibetan affairs. He denied claims that he was kidnapped by Tibetan rebels. He said Peiping must respect Tibet's autonomy under the 1951 agreement and noted his escape from Lhasa in 1950.
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Herter Declares He Feels Fine Despite Arthritis
The former governor of Massachusetts and former congressman, Herter, told reporters he does not plan to resign and feels fine. He said he uses canes to ease hip weight and does not expect arthritis to hinder his performance or travel as secretary of state.
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Masssachusetts
House of Representatives
End of Henderson NC Textile Strike Shocks Town
The Henderson textile strike ending after five months brings cheers from hundreds. Gov Luther Hodges helped broker a 3 hour negotiation with Harriet Yendersor Cotton Mills and the Textile Workers Union of America. Strikers will cover second and third shifts as production resumes, while about 500 nonstrikers on the first shift keep their jobs.
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Frederick Company A sets rifle marks in national meet defense
Frederick's Company A marksmen add toners and win the state championship for the tenth straight year. The battalion team placed second nationally with a score of 19060, losing first by three points. Heffner led with 283 of 300. Crum May and Strine key lieutenants. Blue Ridge Indoor Rifle League champions for three years, the unitalso tops local league standings.
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Hagerstown
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Blue Ridge
Waynesboro
Greencastle
Mt. Alto
Barometer of Business Looks Good for 1959 Economy
New York AP reports clear weather in business barometers with a sunny climate across Wall Street Main Street and auto sales. The 60-stock average hit a record 227.50 and Dow at 624.06 as weekly stock volume rose to 17.83 million shares. bond sales and retail and industrial peaks also marked strong activity. Corporate meetings showed optimism with AT T stock at 258 to 263.22, Du Pont earnings up 22 percent, Worthington orders ahead, and forecasts of continued growth amid defense, consumer spending and construction gains.
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Hammond Organ Co
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Ralph J. Cordiner
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Ward
Maternity ward welcomes 12th baby free at Queen of Angels
Los Angeles AP reports hospital officials confirm Mrs Heli will have her 12th baby at Queen of Angels Hospital with maternity care on the house. The joyful tally grows as the family expands with another boy and multiple siblings.
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Howard Edward Hall
Hearings On Labor Reform Bill Begin With 81 Amendments
U S Senator J Glenn Beall notified Frederick Chamber of Commerce chair John S Herrick that Senate hearings on the Kennedy labor reform bill would start Tuesday with 81 amendments to vote on. The National Affairs committee urged letters to senators on provisions to strengthen reform and curb labor abuses, including secondary boycotts and racket-picketing while noting state agency roles under federal oversight and impact on right to work laws.
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Nudist Peeping Tom Fights Mark Quiet Frederick Night
Frederick police logged a busy night with a nudist incident and multiple fights and disturbances citywide. A peeping tom on Lee Place exposed himself to youths, a ladder propped at a house. Four other fights and noise complaints plus two intoxicated persons were noted along with a missing burglary report investigation. Suspects were held on $25.80 bonds for hearings.
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Martin Kanade
Holland
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Danick Swomley
Kanade
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Petersville
Denver
Final Racing Funds Payment Distributes County Shares
The Frederick county accounts show a final payment of racing funds totaling 23,327.80 to counties and towns, with Frederick city receiving 5,839.61 and other incorporated towns listed with specific shares. The total distributions to municipalities reach 32,319.35, while the county retains 39,866.11 as part of the year’s allocations.
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Chou Urges China to Boost Output for 1959
Premier Chou En-lai addressed the National People's Congress in Peiping urging China to raise industrial and agricultural output by 40 percent over 1958. He cited 1959 plans at 287 billion yuan, noting mass production gains in steel, iron, and farming during 1958 and signaling the congress as pivotal in selecting a new president to succeed Mao Zedong.
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Heavily Armed Guards Storm Montana Prison Rescue
About 50 National Guardsmen stormed the Montana State Prison at Deer Lodge to end a 36 hour uprising and free 16 hostage guards. Ringleaders Jerry Myles and Lee Smart killed themselves after resistance collapsed. Myles had a long criminal record and Smart had murdered a Colorado salesman. Two guards injured, one deputy warden killed, and several inmates captured or dead as fires and bazooka blasts lit the dawn assault. Hostages were sheltered in the prison administration building after safe evacuation.
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