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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1960
Page
1
The weather page notes an April heat wave with temperatures near 92 to 93 degrees, comparing to 1915 records and noting 1925 as a benchmark. It highlights local highs, past peak days, and a recent drop to 92 as overnight low so far.
A Frederick County delegation urged the County Commissioners to raise starting teacher salaries and adopt a ten year scale. They cited "poor" conditions in bargaining, potential losses of about 10 certified teachers, and a cost of about 140000 annually with 340000 for the 1960 62 term.
George F. Abrecht says Brunswick did not seek the Frederick County Board of Education vacancy. Gordon Smith of near Transitville was selected from five applicants after two Brunswick candidates declined. Smith’s name was sent to Governor Tawes for appointment. if approved, two New Market area residents would serve on the board.
The forecast from the Associated Press shows temperatures averaging two to six degrees above normal with warm conditions Tuesday, cooler midweek, and another warm spell Saturday. Scattered showers expected Tuesday and Saturday bring rainfall totals of a half to one inch. Normal highs run mid to upper 60s, while overnight lows range from the upper 30s in mountains to near 50s elsewhere.
The School Board will decide next week on bids for finishing hardware and doors at Singapore Junior Senior High School. Bids came in well under the $35 000 allowance, with Jennings and Winters Company of Baltimore at 27425 and Frederick Trading Company at 27933. Seeger and Company offered 27995 with no alternates. If accepted, the savings will be credited to the school district. A separate market report notes a sharp early decline in New York stocks with losses across motors rails utilities and electronics.
A New Jersey woman stopped in the traveled portion of Frederick Freeway near Route 240 was struck by a following truck. no injuries reported. Mary Heigh of Camden charged with stopping in the roadway. The 1957 Ford truck, driven by James Gilbert Basham, caused the damage to Heigh's 1952 Chevrolet. Time of accident about 11 a.m.
Washington reports the nations living costs rose to 125.7 percent of the 1935-49 average in March, with a 0.1 percent month change and 1.6 percent higher than a year earlier. Labor chief Arnold Chase predicts gradual price rises through July or August.
Hood College announces its 1960 May Queen Joan Sutton as the festival centerpiece at the Strawberry Breakfast in Coblenz hall. Her court includes Princess Hood Gladys Gudebrod and Maid of Honor Eleanor Black. May Day events on May 13 feature speakers Betty Smith and Randall Jarrell, a Hood Johns Hopkins choral concert, Gallery I exhibit, and a Hood Modern Dance Club presentation.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators clash with security forces in Seoul calling for President Rhee and Vice President Lee Ki-poong to resign. Tear gas and gunfire amid martial law, with tanks patrolling and protesters marching on the National Assembly.
A wave of racial violence at Biloxi Mississippi over segregated beach access left 10 people wounded by gunfire and four more injured in beachside clashes. Police patrolled the city after the Sunday violence across sections of the Gulf shore.
Premier Khrushchev warned Western powers they could lose rights to fly into Berlin if a separate peace with East Germany is signed. He said the Soviet Union will meet force with force, and that Moscow will go it alone if the West ignores the issue. He spoke at Baku during a 40th anniversary Azeri Communist party jubilee.
The 1958 Census of Business reports Frederick County retail sales up 19 percent from 1954 figures, totaling $7,439,017,000 in 1953. Frederick city sales rose 13.2 percent to $44,137,000 in 1958 from $38,996,000 in 1954, while Brunswick’s sales edged up to $4,201,000 in 1958 from $4,150,000 in 1954.
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan communities faced floods as tornadic winds caused damage across the region. Weekend rain swelled rivers, cutting power, washing out roads and forcing about 40 people from their homes as spring storms continued.
A massive quake near Lar Iran on Sunday kills and injures hundreds in the city and nearby villages. Officials report 1200 to 1500 dead but unofficial estimates rise to about 3000 with rescue efforts ongoing. Iran orders swift relief including airlifted food medicine tents while foreign aid begins arriving.
Two people were injured when a motorist hit a parked car around 12 30 am on Madison Street. Harlon Douglas DeGrange was driving east and collided with Gilmore Lescalleet’s 1950 Chrysler. Charles Winpigler and Mrs. Marie B Miss, passengers, were taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with facial abrasions and shock respectively. Officer K Cashour reported feckless driving. damages were about 500 dollars to each car.
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