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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

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Faces Trial Here Friday For Wreck

A 19 year old Baltimorean, John W. Conner, will stand trial in mag istrate's court here Friday on unlawful taking of an automobile and failing to stop after an accident. He allegedly stole a salesman's car from Morrell Meat Co of Baltimore, crashed into a tanker on East Patrick street, then fled. Police say he later abandoned a Chevrolet delivery truck in Baltimore. Conner is also sought in New Creek county W Va for larceny of a sedan.

East Patrick Street John W. Conner Baltimore Frederick Conner New Creek County W. Va Morrell Meat Company Hagerstown James Hahn New Market Pennsylvania Avenue Grayson RF. Barthlow RFD 6 Barthlow North Bentz Street Robert Miller West Church Street

Highway Bill Is Due To Pass In Substantial Victory

Washington estimates point to a House passage of the Democratic highway bill with broad Republican support. The debate opens with five hours planned, aiming for a final vote tomorrow after floor fights on some provisions. The bill seeks 41 billion for roadbuilding over 13 years, including 272 billion for a 40 600 mile interstate system, largely federally financed. Highway taxes would rise by 14 8 billion over 16 years, including a penny per gallon gasoline tax increase to 3 cents. Previous Congresses blocked similar measures over financing disputes.

Washington House Martin Massachusetts Rayburn Rep Fallon Dmd Eisenhower

Seven Necro Children Die In Ohio Fire

A blaze in a one story cinder block home eight miles northwest of Toledo claimed seven young lives. Fire Chief Richard Campbell said the children were alone in the house when the fire broke out. John Cooper, 33, and Laurel Cooper 29 were en route to a Toledo cafe when deputies detained Cooper for investigation. State police sought to determine why the children were left unsupervised. Bodies of three children were found in a hallway and at a door while four were found in beds in two rooms. A neighbor reported the fire.

Toledo Ohio Here Richard Campbell Sylvania Whiteford Township Mich Michigan-Ohio John Cooper Laurel Cooper Campbell

Hammarskjold Gains In Talks In Jordan Amman Mission Progress

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold pressed ahead in his Middle East peace mission in Amman Jordan after concluding talks with Jordanian leaders. Though no official statement emerged, well informed sources said Jordan favors a cease fire and general armistice pledge amid ongoing diplomacy.

Amman Jordan U.N Dag Hammarskjold Hammarskjold Phearranne

Clean-Up Trucks Move Through Northeastern City Area

Clean-Up Week crews moved to the northeastern section after collecting debris in the southern area earlier. Trucks will gather material along curbs north of Patrick and east of Market today and Friday and Monday, then north of Patrick and west of Market from Tuesday through next Thursday.

Patrick Market

Council Of 4 H Girls In Annual Meet At Elm Street

Approximately 500 parents and friends attended the Frederick County Council of Girls 4 H clubs fifth annual meeting at Elm Street School. Guest speaker Mrs J Homer Remsberg, national president of the Council of Homemakers clubs, discussed 4 H progress. A fashion show featured practical clothes loaned for sewing projects and introduced the new 4 H uniform. Rocky Springs club won the attendance plaque, with Prospect as runner up.

Frederick County Council of Girls 4-11 Elm‘ Street School J. Homer Remsberg Aliddletown Council of Homemakers Clubs Remsberg Simplicity Pattern Company Kemps College Park Barbara Carback Thurmont Patty O'Brien Rocky Springs Club Prospect Club Betsy Levington Jane Shull Rocky Springs Janet McDevitt Pleasant Georgianne Masser Carol Kettells Walkersville Martha Waugh James Putman Evelyn Leo Beatrice Fehr Paul Willard Frederick

Daylight Time Returns to Frederick County and Brunswick

Frederick city and county switch to daylight saving time this Sunday with most areas, including banks, post office, and many businesses, moving clocks forward. Brunswick and its schools will stay on EST, while other county schools will begin earlier on DST. rail lines and milk trucks adjust, TV schedules align with DST except Brunswick.

Frederick City Brunswi Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Board of Trade Potomac River Virginia Frederick Point of Rocks Maryland Baltimore Ballimore Greyhound Bus Lines Henry R. Shoemaker

Licenses Renewal Reminder For 75 Defaulters

Seventy five alcoholic beverage licensees have not renewed for the new year starting May 1. Renewals are due at the Clerk of the Court's office after securing renewal papers from the county license commission. Only three working days remain, with Monday the deadline. those failing to renew will be treated as new applicants.

Gail L. Catshall Catshall Mondz

Four Youths Killed in Pontiac Car Crash

Four youths died and a fifth injured seriously when their car left a road north of Pontiac striking a tree. Deputies described the impact as powerful, the front end sheared off, two youths thrown free while three were pinned inside. Police said the youths were joyriding at high speed. Hiss scheduled to address Princeton University tonight, his first public speech since release from a prison term for perjury a year and a half ago.

Pontiac Mich. W Hiss Een Princeton N. — Alger Parcens Univerisity

Veteran actor Edward Arnold dies of cerebral hemorrhage

Edward Arnold, heavyset veteran actor born Guenther Schneider in New York City on February 18, 1890, died at 66 from a cerebral hemorrhage in Encino after a career in stage film and television. He appeared with the Ben Greet players and the Essanay studio, making his movie debut in 1915 and starring in more than 40 films. He leaves a widow, three children, and a stepson. The Security Council, after a conference, set observations for a Palestine armistice.

Hollywood J . Faw Edward Arnold Anextor Guenther Schneider Cerer New York City Une Vane Tie Jordan Cleo Encino Iis Ben Greet William F. Orlando Northridge U.N Jhuivenife Arnold Samir el Rifai Essanay Paris Olivia Coun de Wavilland Orlands Jane Ebright Ridge William Arnold New York Los Angeles

Seven license suspensions and reprimands issued in Maryland court

License Reviewer Ray 0 Horn of the State DMV in Baltimore suspended seven driving licenses and placed six on probation while two received reprimands at People's Court Wednesday afternoon. Names include Diamond L. Green and Kenneth R. Downs with suspensions, and others for speeding, reckless driving, and failing to appear. Reprimands went to Charles W. King and Charles H. Woodman Jr.

Ray 0. Horn State Department of Motor Vehicles Baltimore Diamond L. Green Law SS Charles A Bartholow Frederick Kenneth R. Downs Thurmont Lynn Thomas RFD Adamstown Marshall J. Fields Jr Rt. 1 Middletown Grant Whitaker Bentz Street Joseph M. Rickards W. Sweeney Bruce Gregory Briggs Avenue Robert E. Holiday Lincoln Apartments Grover W. Smith John HM

Service Of Summons Held Legal

A roads superintendent cannot claim Delaware as his home because he went there to live with another woman and left his wife and two children in Frederick County. Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer ruled in Equity Court that Carlson’s Delaware residence claim was invalid and that service at Rockville was legal. Carlson, earning about $175 weekly, was ordered to pay $60 weekly for his wife and children, with possible alimony reduction due to his reduced pay.

Delaware Frederick County Associated Patrick M. Schnauffer Equity Court Wilbur A. Carlson Clayton Del Kay Carlson New Market Carlson Rockville Robert 5. Bourbon Silver Spring Sehnauffer Do Carlsons Crisfield Adami Centreville Frederick’ County Edward D. Storm Alrs

Liquor Tax Distributions Reported for Maryland Counties

Frederick county receives 88424 89 as its share of the State Liquor tax for the third quarter. Baltimore city and 22 of 23 counties received 430842.44 each for the quarter. Montgomery and Carroll counties report 44552.51 and 3669.82 respectively, with nine month totals of 153828.20 and 91223.41.

Frederick County J. “Millard Tawes Phat Baltimore City Mr. Tawes Garrett Cow Countes Montgomery Carroll

Florida woman sues for 310000 after four car crash

Iva D. Owens of West Palm Beach seeks 310000 damages in Frederick County Court alleging a broken back and other injuries from a March 1 four car collision on U S 340 near Lee's Diner. She was a guest in a Scovitch sedan when Huffer's southbound car collided, causing a chain crash involving Irvin Frank and Abrecht. Owens claims head and facial injuries and a broken right forearm, with disability and high medical costs.

Florida Frederick County U.S. 340 Lee’s Iva D. Owens West Palm Beach James Me‘Sherry John S. Huffer Middletown Thomas C. Scovitch Huffer Irvin Frank Frank Franklins Abrecht Scovitch

Eisenhower Remark Misinterpreted Over Missiles Pace

President Eisenhower faced misinterpretation over a newsroom remark at a news conference about long range missiles. Reporters, hearing a low voice, misread him as saying the United States and Russia were evenly matched in missile development. A corrected AP version followed a contradicting early report.

Washington Eisenhower United States Russia Associated Press

Russians Concluding Their English Visit

Soviet Premier Bulganin and Khrushchev wrapped up their Britain stay with a wreath at Marx's grave and hour-long talks with Labour leaders. They then flew to Scotland where Malenkov admired Burns poetry before a planned return to sign a joint communique with Prime Minister Eden. The talks were expected to show progress mainly on minor East West issues.

London Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev Britain Karl Marx Labor Party Khrushchev Scotland Georgi Malenkov Robert Burns Eden

Pulled Wrong Box by Circus Performer in New York

Secura Athlina a Barnum Bailey light-wire performer pulled a fire alarm lever while attempting to mail a letter in New York last week. She explained to Magistrate Reuben Levy that in Spain mail boxes are red and she thought she was opening a mail islet. Levy dismissed the case.

New York Secura Athlina Barnum & Bailey Circus Spain Reuben Levy Levy

Banquet Draws Large Crowd Of Local Food Distributors

About 300 members and guests of the Independent Retail Food Distributor of Frederick County attended the 28th anniversary banquet at the Peter Pan. Elmer L. Stockman presided and Garland S. Guyton gave invocation. Mayor John A. Derr and wife were honored guests. Numerous association officials from Baltimore and surrounding counties were introduced. The dinner program featured comedy, magic, a puppet show, and vocalists performing Broadway selections and audience requests.

Frederick County Peter Pan Elmer L. Stockman Serv-U Save-U Grocers Garland S. Guyton John A. Derr Charles B. Fleet James Peaga Hubert Lewis Franklin B. Reese Francis Gaither Walter Dadrow Paul M Carmack Warry I. Mamilton Garland Guyton Ira Ray G. L. Davis Luther Munter Sr Hunter Baltimore Joe Mannings Daniel Brown The Cumberland Association Rips. Brown John R. Suter Baltm Grocers Association

28 Perish In Week's Fires

The Associated Press reports at least 28 people died in North American fires this week, including seven Michigan children burned to death at a home near Sylvania. Other victims include six children and three women in Philadelphia, eight children in Corner Brook Maryland, two Negro children in a New York tenement, and two hotel guests in Warren Pennsylvania with others missing.

Associated Press Michigan Hame Ohio Sylvania Philadelphia Corner’ Brook New York City Warren

Policy Makers Of Methodist Church Meet

Methodist church policy makers meet amid old internal tensions as delegates weigh steps to end racial segregation. The conference, attended by 766 delegates, debates practical timelines and methods to unite the church while avoiding divisions that could follow accelerated integration. Prices rose in New York stock markets after a brief decline.

United Church 18 Club IBC Ane Ezcard Charles Council of Bishops America

Dulles Presses Defensive Use Of A Bomb Power

Secretary of State Dulles outlined U S aims to prove by word and deed that atomic and hydrogen weapons will be used only defensively. He urged pressure on the Soviet Union for assurances it will avoid using threats of atomic war except in defense. He spoke to the American Society of International Law, signaling broader NATO work but not detailing proposals. He argued the United States has defined its purpose to use new weapons only in defense of UN Charter principles.

Washington Dulles United States Soviet Union American Society of International Law New York U. S Atlantic North Atlantic Treaty Organization Eisenhower

Used life preservers aboard sunken schooner Levin d Marvel

Former owner testifies in Federal Court that used life preservers were present when the schooner Levin d Marvel sank with 14 lives lost last August. The report notes Brooklyn at New York postponed field and rain in national coverage.

Baltimore Levin d. Marvel National Brooklyn New York

Maryland real estate men sentenced in roads conspiracy case

Basiliko, 39, and Offenberg, 66, were found guilty March 15 of conspiring to defraud the Maryland Roads Commission by manipulating land values for Route 240 projects. Basiliko faces two years in jail and a 1000 fine. Offenberg pays 2000. State witness Ben Du Pre testified he aided the scheme and received 38900, and an immunity deal allowed his return from Mexico. Two other defendants were acquitted.

Rockville Constas iGus Basiliko Washington Maryland Roads Max Offenberg Basilika Offenberg Maryland Roads Commission Montgomery County Thomas M. Anderson K Kathryn J. Lawlor Commission Maryland Ben du Pre du Pre Mexico Jerry Goldberg Robert J. Rosenfeld Alger Y. Barbee

Students Tour Fort Detrick Visited by St John’s Class

About 50 students from St. John’s High School chemistry and biology classes toured Fort Detrick this morning. They visited a bacteriology lab the Fort Detrick Animal Farm engineering shops and a crops laboratory. Guides included Colonel Leslie Moore and Dr Le Roy Fothergill who urged careers in science and explained opportunities at the post.

St. John’s High School Fort Detrick Frederick High School Leslie S. Moore LeRoy D. Fothergill Moore Fothergill Fothergill Urged the Students To Pursue Scientific Careers. Colonel Moore United States Dr. Fothergill Herbert Jordan Mary Coralie Mary Marcellina Warren P. Iverson John F. Howard John E. Mitchel Hubert J. Kaempf Alfred M. Webb Charles L. Mullican T. D. Green Melvin M. Rabstein

Maryland highway funds approved for next year total 9.496 million

Maryland will receive 9.496 million dollars in federal highway aid for the year starting July 1, broken into primary and secondary roads urban highways and interstate system. The previous year saw 4.216 million in federal aid to the state and the March 1 unprogrammed balance stood at 5.757 million. Separately Chesapeake and Ohio Railway forecasts record earnings of 7.56 dollars a share for the year.

Washington Maryland House Richmond Chesapeake and Kin Railway C&o Walter J. Tuohy Hove

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