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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 26, 1960

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Youth Is Jailed For Assault

An 1-year-old Negro was convicted on two counts of assault and sentenced to six months in the county jail on each count, to run concurrently. A third charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. The incident stemmed from a verbal exchange and alleged gun threat during a nighttime encounter after a fire call on South Market Street.

Thomas D. Hill Jr George B. Barnes Hill Byron W. Thompson Ronald T. Miller Miller Donna Jean Bednarski United Fire Company South Market Street Donald Foreman

Maryland Angus Women Offer $300 Scholarship Grant

The Maryland Angus Women's Club invites Maryland girls to apply for a $300 one year scholarship based on work, scholarship, ability and need. Applications due May 25. winner may qualify for the $500 National Angus Scholarship. Chairman Mrs Joseph Etter, Mijo Farm, Ijamsville. Applications also at the Angus Association Sale West Friendship Thursday. A steel donation by Hidden Hills Farm will be displayed and sold at the Eastern National in November. DR. JOSEPH C. BELL Died in Louisville at 67.

Maryland Angus Women’s Club Maryland Angus Mrrs Joseph Etter Mijo Farm Ijamsvile Angus Association West Friendship Hidden Hills Farm Eastern National

Bigamist spared jail due to children in Pittsfield

Joseph R. Dischino a 35 year old former high school civic teacher who supported two wives in adjoining towns escaped jail for bigamy because of his four children Judge Daniel D O'Brien noted the children influenced the decision and gave a suspended one year term with five years probation His first wife agreed to take him back

Pittsfield Mass Joseph R. Dischino Superior Court Daniel D. O'Brien

Renowned Educator to Address Frederick County Teachers

Dr. Robert F. Will, expert from the State Education Organization, will speak at the Frederick County Teachers Association annual banquet on May 5 at the Peter Pan Inn Urbas. More than 300 teachers and guests are expected as the Yellow Springs and New Market faculties plan the program.

Robert F. Will Department of Health, Education and Welfare Frederick County Teachers Association Peter Pan Inn Urbas Dwight Roy Yellow Springs New Market Roy Board of Education Staite Samuel W. Barrick House of Delegates Will West Chester Sr 7 State Department of Education Mary M. Margrave Association Jack Wantz Doris Grice James A. Sensenbaugh

De Gaulle Arrives in New York to Rapt Reception

French President Charles de Gaulle lands at LaGuardia amid a jubilant welcome from New Yorkers. Mayor Robert Wagner hails him as a great man while an honor guard of 40 troops stands at attention after his Washington flight.

New York Charles de Gaulle Robert F. Wagner de Gaulle Air Force LaGuardia Field Washington

Baltimore Opens Debate on Short Shorts Ban Bill

Baltimore officials consider a bill to prohibit wearing short shorts and overly brief tops on public streets. The measure aims to regulate dress lengths in public spaces and faces debates over personal freedom and public decency.

Baltimore

Democratic Central Committee Meets In Secrecy On School Board Nomination

Democratic Party officials and Frederick County Parent-Teacher Association leaders met at the YMC A to discuss the school board nomination with a pledge of no publicity. Names of attending central committee members were not released, though Gordon-Smith of New Market was previously submitted for the opening berth. Chairman George Abrecht and other central committee members were reportedly present. officials declined to comment.

Democratic State Central Committee Frederick County Parent-Teacher Association YMC. A Democratic Central Committee Charles Putman James A.hahn New Market Central Committee Hahn County Council Near This Oil Tong Texastown George Stauffer Harry Stull Lewistown Earl Disney

Scouts Aid City Clean Up Drive

Frederick Boy Scouts plan a May 7 trash removal along Carroll Creek as part of a city and Chamber of Commerce cleanup campaign. Russell Morgan of the Street Department and Richard Hammond of the Chamber emphasize beautification and cost of litter.

Frederick Carroll Creek Chamber of Commerce Micha Fecemond Richard Hammond Chamber Frederick Boy Scouts West Patrick Street Frank J. Keefer Baumgardner City Chamber of Commerce

County Teachers Face 55 Vacancies and Wage Shortfall

Board of Education cites 55 vacancies including 2 in elementary, with 30 more needed for September and 150 total by fall 1960. Sensenbaugh and Earhart urge a differential pay scale to attract certified teachers, noting starting salaries lag Harford Howard and Prince Georges. No immediate relief, cigaret tax funds and possible 1941 budget allocation discussed.

Frederick County Teachers Association Group Sensenbaugh Harford Howard Prince Georges Howard County Prince George's Earhart Fort Detrick Fort Ritchie

DAR Awards Certificate To Wedemeyer at Book Luncheon

Gen Albert C Wedemeyer receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate of Merit at a Washington congress. He will speak at the Francis Scott Key Hotel luncheon sponsored by the C Burr Artz Library with local writers and Frederick Gutheim. Tickets sell out fast.

Albert C. Wedemeyer Friends of the C. Burr Ariz’ Library Francis Scott Key Wedemeyer Lundgren Gen Wedlemeyer Frederick Gutheim Miss . Lundgren Bords Montgomery DAR Wilson K. Barnes National Defense Informa Gon Truman Korea China Barnes Secretary of State State Department Gen Wedemeyer Gen. Wedemeier Dabs Welcome Wagon Club

Steels Edge New York as Market Holds After Decline

Motors remained firm while steel stocks edged down irregularly in a moderately active early session. Most pivotal shares moved narrowly with a few speculative issues up or down 2 or 3 points, as traders showed little follow through after Monday’s sharp decline.

Steels New York

Blistering heat wave eases but stays hot

The heat wave that topped 90 degrees for three days is expected to ease today though temperatures will stay in the high 80s. A chance of scattered showers looms tonight but may not materialize, while farmers seek rain for dry fields and gardeners struggle to sprout seeds.

Herter Heads 1 Day Diplomatic Flight to Three Allies

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter departed on a one day diplomatic trip with major stops in Teheran Istanbul and Athens. He said the journey would strengthen long standing ties with three of the United States oldest friends and he plans to return to Washington on May 6.

Washington Christian A. Herter Teheran Istanbul Athens

Waters limit fails at Geneva Conference vote

The World Maritime Conference narrowly failed by one vote to set a universal territorial waters limit. A Canadian American proposal for a six mile limit won 54 26 in favor, with exclusive fishing rights extending six more miles beyond territorial waters after 1970.

Geneva World Maritime Conference

Frederick Hospital Fund Drive Advances With 42100 Pledges

Frederick Memorial Hospital reports 42100 in pledges toward a 650000 building fund at its first report meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The total includes 350000 from the Women’s Auxiliary 7500 from M J Cove Lime Co and 5000 from Exeredy Co.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Francis Scott Key Hotel Women’s M. J. Cove Lime Company Exeredy Company Edwin R. Price Price Pace Joseph D. Baker Nevin S. Baker Lincoln D. Engelbrecht L. Rayhu Specht R. Ward Stauffer James H. Gambrill T. A. Garner George W. Jaynes Richard C. Molesworth

Quake Ruins Lar Iran. Rescue Efforts Underway

Weary rescue teams continue digging through the quake wreckage in Lar and Gerash as officials revise death toll down from initial fears. Red Cross officials, citing reports to Tehran, say total deaths likely under 300. many homeless housed in tents and supplied with clothing and meals.

Tehran Iran Lar Hussein Khatibi Red Cross Gerash

Skunk Rabies Bite On Boy Confirmed In Frederick County

A skunk that bit five-year-old Ronald Patton near Lewistown on April 1 tested positive for rabies after lab analysis. The boy received post bite shots and is reported well. The dog involved was not bitten but vaccinated as a precaution.

Frederick County Forbes H. Burgess Ronald Patton Norvel L. Patton Lewistown Robert Shillinger State Board of Agriculture Livestock Sanitary Laboratory Winchester Hall

Audit Report Is Due For Release 1959 Frederick County

Frederick County 1959 audit to be released soon via county printers. James L. Rimler public accountant prepared the report showing a 123 064 94 unappropriated surplus at year end applied to the 1960 budget. Proctor Trust Fund funds a chronic hospital and Montevua capital improvements.

Frederick County Reid James L. Rimler Hove General Fund Roads Board Fund Deg License Fund Tax Agency Fund Proctor Trust Fund Sheriff's Office Fund Proctor Trust Chronic Hospital Montevua

Rhee's Rule Threatened As Seoul Boils In Outburst

In Seoul protests against President Syngman Rhee escalate as he offers to resign or call new elections. The National Assembly urges resignation and new elections while the Health Ministry reports 15 dead and 173 wounded. Rhee’s whereabouts remain unknown as chaos spreads and opposition gains.

Seoul South Korea Syngman Rhee National Assembly Rhee Liberal Party George Washington John M. Chang Democratic Party Lee Ki-Poong Fah Chung Capitol

Spring Planting Progresses in Maryland and Delaware

Ideal weather boosts field work for farmers in the Maryland Delaware area as plowing and seedbed prep move forward for crops including corn oats peas and potatoes. Drought risk grows in parts of the region with soil drying outside Western Maryland.

College Park Meryland Crop Service Commiere Chesaneate Bay Frederick County

Soviet engineers complete Europe’s tallest steel tower

Soviet engineers near Moscow say their new reedie slim steel tower is Europe’s tallest building at over 1000 feet, surpassing Paris’s Eiffel Tower which stands at 935 feet. Moscow radio reports the tower as the continent’s new height record.

London Moscow Europe Moscow Radio Eiffel Paris

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