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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
2
Front page brief notes international events from Frederick to Md with headings and scattered datelines. The readable portion lists dates and locations but lacks full articles or clear events to summarize.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles spoke on the need for moral force to avert wars and discussed an atomic powered merchant ship under Congress authorization. Senator Magnuson predicts a first atomic ship with a $40 million hull, tied to canal trade. A small summer house on the Preston Kemper farm near Taneytown burned Wednesday night. Taneytown Fire Company responded.
A fragment from August 3 1326 notes construction planning for a new library on the site of Frederick Academy, a Baker Park doll show winners list, and political commentary on the Suez Canal crisis with U.S. Secretary of State discussions and the UN Charter approach.
As opening of two political conventions nears there is little excitement or suspense. Many voters believe Eisenhower Nixon will be Republican nominees and Stevenson the likely Democratic nominee. Apathy among a broad voter segment adds to the calm before the campaigns begin.
Desp ite threatening weather 2000 to 3000 attend farmers picnic at Braddock Heights. Greased pig race won by Harry Zimmerman. J E R Wood and M J Grove spoke. Braddock beat Lewistown 7 to 4 in baseball. Eleanor Cline accident left eye cut by flying object. Sunday rooms filled at Braddock Heights and Washington Cottage bow lished 40 guests. Camp Schley Inn had 28 guests. Doll's cottage faces the venue. Stonehurst near 800 attended church service at Kreichts. Packing factory of Mr an ad Nuland began canning tomatoes. season expected good. Frederick district GOP committee backs Ghori Al Banege for committee chairman. meeting scheduled August 25.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Austin VY Main 52 of Mount Pleasant later Washington, and Victor Christ Sr of Emmitsburg aged 51, with survivors, funeral arrangements, and service details. Also noted are Dr William J Mallory 81, former Washington resident, and Road Angels Auto Club elections with new officers and meeting updates.
Troops ordered into Ahmedabad as religious riot clashes leave 42 dead and 206 injured. Police battle arsonists around the post office district while protests against Nehru's bilingual state plan fuel the unrest.
Funeral services for Mrs Nan kie Jane Gates widow of Rev Daniel B. Gates were held at Calvary Methodist Church with graveside rites at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery Washington. Officiating ministers were Rev E William Nall and Rev Harold E Lanman. Interment followed. Robert E Dailey funeral director.
Welterweight champion Johnny Saxton and two waiters, Wade Nance and Samuel Wyatt, settled mutual assault charges in Felony court. They agreed the waiters receive ringside seats for the Saxton Basilio fight, while Saxton gets a ringside table at Forest Hills Inn. All three are described as Negro.
Among The Sick Mr Charles DeGrance of East Sixth Street remains a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a satisfactory condition. Leslie F Kefauver of Bentz Street was moved to the hospital by C Cline and Son ambulance. Mrs Elsie White Haines of the Post staff is confined to her Bentz Street apartment with a throat ailment. Dr Andrew G Truxal president of Hood College was admitted after pneumonia, previously recuperating at home following ankle surgery at Johns Hopkins after a South Carolina auto accident. His condition is fair. Pearl Burgee of South Carroll Street is at Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment.
Military veterans receive guidance on keeping GI life and education benefits intact. VA grace periods allow renewed premiums if funds cover the check, while college benefits under the Korean GI Bill depend on length of active service. Marriage affects widow benefits. children’s entitlements remain intact. Working outside training is allowed within year limits and no study interference. Submit questions to Major Nial with stamped return envelope.
A devotional essay argues the kingdom of God is spiritual not material. It emphasizes that true change comes from God’s rule in hearts, not redistribution of wealth, and that Christ established the kingdom though ultimate triumph rests with God.
Prince Georges County proposes a two year 10.89 million dollar school program to add 12 new schools and add 1 percent to existing buildings. A county survey shows 2 158 pupils on double shift 596 in read quarters and 7 777 in overcrowded classrooms. The hearing was set by the county board of education.
Rescue teams sealed upper shafts at Casier du Bois mine Belgium as a fire trapped some 230 miners 2 500 to 3 300 feet down and sealed passages to save others. About 30 more believed trapped in sealed passages with 25 escaping before the elevator failure. The fire followed a short circuit that melted an elevator cable.
Miss Edna Bover and Hazel Shaft spent the weekend in New York City. Austin Huffer and family of Middletown visited Rehoboth Beach Delaware and called on Mrs Huffer s nieve and family. Billy and Bonnie Donald L Creager of near New Midway learned basic training at Lackland and heads to tech school with AF 13569685 3368 Stu Syd Fir Amarilla Texas. Mrs C Nicodemus of Unionville turns 84 Friday. Vernon Yingling of Flint Hill will be 79 Friday. Morris Fo Fraley of Catoctin Furnace observes 25th. Alfred Hoar of Brunswick flew to Kodiak Alaska to visit relatives. Franklin J Tyervar Sr of West South Street has been discharged after a three year tour in Nuremberg Germany and plans to study at Maryland this fall. A new rabies vaccine has protected 250000 dogs in upstate New York showing safety and effectiveness.
In a Keystone Cops style pursuit, Anne Arundel police fired about a dozen shots to halt a fleeing car after two men sought a cut rate whisky deal. An uncle and nephew from Baltimore were held for questioning as officers pursued through taverns and into south Baltimore, a cruiser damaged and one officer knocked down in the chase.
Charleston officials announce a one mile relocation of U S 1 across Berkeley County to connect Winchester Virginia and Hagerstown Maryland via Martinsburg. Road officials say first surveys begin this week and the new route may be a limited access divided highway parallel to the current road.
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