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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1961

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Western Maryland Counties Debate Aid With State

Western Maryland officials and State Senator William S. James met at the FLW Club to discuss how to use state funds for education and local needs. John S. Shriver, head of the State Fiscal Research Bureau, outlined proposals on teacher salaries and education aid while lawmakers consider funding from cigarette and sales taxes and bonds for school buildings.

VSOF Eouas Ia T James A James John Shriver State Fiscal Research Bureau Wary Shriver Major James Maryland John S. Shriver Wiliam S. James

Drunkenness Repeat Offender Appears in Court

Arnold, charged for the 125th time with drunkenness, appeared in court after being found intoxicated on South Market Street. Since 1952 he has faced multiple charges and served time in the Maryland House of Correction and Frederick County Jail. He was remanded for 60 more days in lieu of $30. Police Chief meet Annapolis announced a Maryland State Chiefs of Police Association meeting with chiefs from cities and counties statewide.

William A. Boone Jr South Market Street Arnold Maryland House of Correction Frederick County Annapolis Maryland State Chiefs of Police Association

Man Held For Bribe Attempt And Court Actions

A group of four local men faced preliminary hearings in Magistrate Court after cases include an alleged bribe attempt to a city officer. One defendant, intoxicated, offered $10 to gain release, while another involved in an automobile accident faced charges of reckless driving and related damages. A separate case saw Higdon found guilty of reckless driving with a $25 fine.

Harry Baugh Market Street Martina L. Ihanode Ier Kanode South Ket Street Nesses United Fire Iy South Market Street Irvine Ugher Byron Thomason Paul W Mossburg Mossburs I¢É Thompson Burdette Burdettc Jai Lew Edwin L. Higdon Kroxville Paul W. Moisture Higdon Roy L. Crum Fifth East Streets Crum E. Austin James

Credit Economy and Installment Buying Rise in Local Trade

The article argues that a nationwide credit economy supports business, banks, and consumers through installment plans and charge accounts. It highlights Good Credit Week led by John Motter, notes the central role of credit in employment and emergencies, and describes central charge cards and in-house financing across retailers.

Pat Rosencrant Webster John M. Motter Credit Bureau of Frederick Motter

Brisk Winds Follow Up Heavy Rain In The County

Cooler temperatures expected today after a night of thunderstorms soaked the county with rain. The airport station recorded 0.50 inches, pushing this month’s total above normal and marking a third consecutive month of above normal rainfall. Winds remain brisk as cooler air settles in.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Two Local Bills Signed by Governor Tawes

Governor Tawes signed two bills introduced by Delegate Charles E Collins this week. One exempts the Optimist Club parking lot from city county and state property taxes. The other requires policemen to inform car operators that chemical tests may determine alcohol content.

Charles E Collins J. Millard Tawes Greyhound Lines Collins Tawes

New Laos Attacks Prompt U S Airlift Amid Cease-Fire Talks

Reports from Vientiane say fresh attacks by pro Communist forces follow a cease-fire plan while the United States increases arms deliveries. Six C130 transports move supplies from the Philippines under Operation Hotshot as Geneva talks loom with India Canada and Poland to supervise a truce. Leaders Souvanna Phouma Kong Le and Gen Phoumi Xo Savann vie for control as factions split and no Laos delegation joins the Geneva talks.

Vientiane Laos United States Philippines U.S India Canada Poland New Delhi Geneva Iti Souvanna Phouma Sel Pathet Lao Boun Oum Phoumi Xo' Savan

Robbery Threats Target Area Grocers

A Parrsville storekeeper was robbed of about 200 dollars on March 22. A second grocer, Ralph Earl Baker, received threatening letters predicting a further robbery. The cash box from Mrs. Bussard’s shop was found nearby. police have questioned suspects but no charges filed. The incident involves a Negro suspect and police caution letters may be from others to mislead.

Parrsville Clara Bussard Bussard Ralph Earl Baker Sas Doni C. D Airy Cal Grover X- Seasabaugh Cmi

Commissioner Ramsburg Dies at Utica Farm Leader

Mer H Ramsburg longtime Maryland county commissioner died of a stroke at his Utica area farm aged 69 He served on the board since 1936 and led local agricultural groups He taught Sunday School directed dairy associations and held many community roles Funeral services were held at a local funeral home Mount Olivet cemetery interment followed In addition an oil barge explosion damaged the Baton Rouge Mississippi River bridge without fatalities and with one lane later opened.

Mer H. Ramsburg Frederick Utica Wi Stéiner Ramsburg Clare Ann Jeanette Stan Remburg Ramsburg Brookfield Farm Mehri Jr Maryland- Virginia Milk Producers Association Dairy Thurmont Cooperative Associaton Frederick County Farm Bureau Frederick County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Frederick Chamber of Commerce Lewistown Grange Lewistown Parent-Teacher Association St. Paul's United Church of Christ Enocs Royal Arch Mary Louise Nicodemus Ruth Bee Frame E. C. Sanner Waster Mainz Roy E. Hoke Chaz C Mount Olivet M. Ritchison Baton Rouge Mississippi River

Blast Kills One Traps Twenty Two Workers in Tunnel

An underground water tunnel blast in Northboro Massachusetts killed one worker and injured eight others. Twenty two men were trapped 00 feet down for over thirty minutes before rescue teams brought them to surface and hospital care. John Werti, metropolitan district engineer, said a dynamite explosion at the working face caused the injuries. The dead worker was Ronald MacDonald of Roxbury Boston.

NORTHBORO_ Mass John Werti Challe Salan Rees Alseria Wid Satan Jowhand Zeller

Youth Captured After Car Theft Chase Ends Near Leesburg

An 11 year old Leesburg youth is captured by Loudoun County Police after stealing a 195 Ford from James Martin and fleeing toward Leesburg. Deputy Robert Legar pursued him. the car wrecked near Leesburg and the youth was cornered and detained. Maryland will pursue unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charges.

Leesburg Loudoun County Maryland Virginia Brunswick Herbert Sperry James R. Martin Confluence Paine Martin H Sperry

Stamp theft targets two offices in shared building

Police report 1300 four cent stamps stolen from Dan Wight and Ned Zeiler on North Court Street. Entry gained via unlocked window in Wight's office, then through a connecting doorway to Zeiler's office. Wight is a realtor and uses the space for his farming operation.

Dan Wight Ned Zeiler North Court Street Wight Zeiler Tor Zeer

Insurgent Generals Free After Algiers Uprising Collapse

Four star generals led a failed four day revolt against De Gaulle in Algiers. Maurice Challe and Raoul Salan were captured or surrendered and to face charges in Paris. Raoul Salan Andre Zeller and Jean Jouhaud remained missing amid rumors of a Foreign Legion camp.

Algiers Jes de Gaulle Algeria Maurice Challe Paris Iri Raoul Salas Jourand Andre Zeller Irion Foreign Legion Zarelda Louis Terrenoire British Gibraltar Challe de Gaulle Sante Salar Zeller Jouhaud Suilen

Four UM Students Suspended for Break-in and Assault

An official at the University of Maryland said four male students were suspended after illegally entering a college building and assaulting a night watchman who confronted them while they rifled a filing cabinet.

College Park University of Maryland

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