Denial on by pass statements from city officials
Former Mayor Rice and state and city officials deny telling a Frederick developer that the north south Frederick by pass would not be built. At a hearing last night Mayor Derr and the Board of Aldermen heard statements, while Earl Hargett defended his remarks and apologized for any misstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Rice
Jacob R. Ramsburg
G. Hunter Bowers
City Planning Commission
Frederick
John A. der
Earl F. Hargett
Biggs Avenue
Apple Avenue
Messrs. Rice
Ramsburg
Bowers
Hargett
Rice
John R. Fitzpatrick
Derr
Beverly Fire Devours Center of Town In Suspected Blaze
A several block Beverly Massachusetts fire caused an estimated 1,000,000 loss and injured two firefighters. The blaze began at 4 15 am and was fought by units from Salem Danvers Manchester Wenham and Gloucester. The Beverly National Bank and State Public Works offices were destroyed and the roof collapsed. The fire spread to the Army Dry Goods Store Beverly Cooperative Bank and Cor Nix sporting goods. Deputy Fire Chief C Frederick Dooling said origin would be investigated. Beverly lies about 18 miles north of Boston.
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Beverly
Mass
North Shore
C. Frederick Dooling
Salem
Danvers
Manchester Wenham
Gloucester
Boston
Hamilton
Beverly National Bank
State Department of Public Works
Army Dry Goods
Beverly Cooperative Bank
Cor-Nix Co
Dulles Seeks Russian Answer On Atoms for Peace Plan
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States may begin talks with other nations about Eisenhower's atoms for peace proposal after privately confronting Russia Molotov. The plan envisions a world bank of fissionable materials for peaceful use and shared benefits, following the UN address on December 8.
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Washington
Dulles
United States
Eisenhower
Russia
Molotov
U.S
United Nations
World Bank
Norris Named As Elections Supervisor
Lumen F. Norris, longtime Emmitsburg resident and World War II veteran, is named by Governor MecKeidin to Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors, succeeding the late Charles G. Geisbert. The 33 year old Democrat will serve as minority member, with Republicans Pierce H. Gaver and Howard R. Damuth on the board.
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Lumen F. Norris
Lumen
F. Norris
Emmitsburg
MecKeidin
Board of Election Supervisors
Frederick County
Charles G. Geisbert
Urbana
Norris
House of Delegates
Pierce H. Gaver
Frederick
Howard R. Damuth
Thurmont
Circuit Court
Goveernor
St. Mary's College
Armed Services
Europe
Veterans of Foreign Wars Home
Thomas J. Norris
Fear Rioting Fears For Abd El Kebir Day Observances
In Rabat and coastal Arab cities Berber and pro French factions clash amid this year’s largest Muslim feast. Istiqlal party opposes the observance as anti French, while Sultan Moulay Arafa with Berber support leads the dawn sheep sacrifice in Rabat and similar rite in Marrakesh.
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Casablanca
Morocco
Rabat
Abd el Kebir
Istiqlal
Independence Party
Sultan Mulay Arafa
More Rain May Fall and Temperatures Too
Frederick expects a fourth substantial precipitation event in a little over a week as scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for this evening. Yesterday’s rain at the airport weather station totaled 0.31 inch, followed by cool, breezy conditions with a low of 61. A high near 80 occurred yesterday, and cooler weather is expected tomorrow after today’s low eighties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
New Effort To Retain Plant Here
Frederick business leaders authorize a new committee from the Chamber to meet Muse Tailoring Co and Schloss Brothers to keep the local plant open. The board also plans talks with medical professionals to save Emergency Hospital and considers land set aside for Boy Scouts. A building and allied industries division may be created. new directors include Walter Atkins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Muse Tailoring Company
VFW Country Club
Schloss Brothers
Clyde M. Roney, Sr
Catoctin
Thurmont
Maryland
Boy Scouts
W. Clinton McSherry
John R. Fitzpatrick
James J. Rimler
Building and Allied Industries Division
Frederick
County Directories of Maryland, Inc
Walter B Atkinson
Arthur G. Shuettinger
Arrow Oil Company
C. Oland Meitzler
Public Loan Corporation
Leslie J. Lovans
Acme Construction Co
Hesbia C. Foster
Cars Damaged In Accidents Involving Four Drivers
Two separate city motor vehicle incidents left no injuries. At 7 40 this morning on West Ninth street and Motter avenue a tractor truck driven by Fred Jones of Newark cut the corner and struck Clifford R. Bader’s sedan, causing about 100 dollars in damage. Jones was cited for failure to yield. The second crash occurred about 4 50 p m on West Patrick street near Court street when James F. Martin of Baltimore tried to pass Mary V. Repass and collided with her car, with roughly 75 and 40 dollars in damage respectively. Martin was cited for failure to grant right of way. Also listed: Oliver J. Brown charged with improper left turn. Jessie Spencer held on loitering charges.
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West Ninth Street
Motter Avenue
Bernard King
Ninth Street
Fred Jones
Newark
N. J
Motter Avenue J
Clifford R. Bader
RFD 1
Mt. Pleasant
Martin
Oliver J. Brown
Wilksboro
N. C
Sherman Boone
Jessie Spencer
Tuskegee
Ala
King and Bare
Attlee Welcomed in Moscow by Soviet Leaders
Former British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and eight Labor leaders arrived in Moscow for a two day stopover on the way to Red China. Attlee and left wing ally Ane rtin Bevan were among those met by Soviet officials led by Premier Georgi Malenkov. The party seeks to improve East West trade and peaceful coexistence while visiting Hong Kong Singapore Australia New Zealand and Canada en route.
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Moscow
Clement Attlee
Red China
Attlee
Anetrin Bevan
Stalin
Georgi Malenkov
Bevan
Britain
William Hayter
V. M. Molotov
Andrei Vishinsky
United States
Morgan Phillips
Mine Workers
Sam Watson
National Insurance
Edith Summerskill
Asst
Wilfrid Burke
Harry Earnshaw
Herbert Franklin
Peiping
Red Cubue
Tat Cuute Miley Wail
Hong Kong
Singapore
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
London
Churchill
Expressway Suit Filed
Cumberland council votes 4 to 1 to sign a contract with the State Roads Commission for a six lane crosstown expressway costing about 12 million dollars. A petition with 2 185 signatures seeks a special election within 60 days, and W Wallace Meckaig sues to block the project claiming lack of council authority. Associate Judge George Henderson orders show cause before any road agreement proceeds.
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Cumberland
Cumberland City
State Roads Commission
William R. Carscaden
W. Wallace MecKaig
Allegany County Circuit Court
George Henderson
Roads Commission
Chicago Judge Frees Touhy From Prison
Roger Touhy, once a top Prohibition era gang leader, wins freedom after more than 20 years in Stateville Prison. Federal and state rulings faulted the 1933 John Factor kidnapping as a hoax, absolving Touhy of involvement in the crime and delaying extradition.
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Chicago
Roger
Touhy
al Capone
Stateville
John P. Barnes
John
Jake the Barber
Factor
England
Counting Of 289 Ballots Continues In Maryland Primary
In Talbot County Maryland a court case reviews 289 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballots for governor after George P Mahoney challenged H C Byrds victory. Judge William R Horney divides ballots into categories A to P and will rule after examining all.
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Byrd
Mahoney
Queen Annes County
Talbot County
Queen Annes
William R.horney
Horney
Woman Fends Off 1500-Pound Bull With Umbrella
Mrs Rose Stegal of LESAYON Conn visiting from New York fought off a charging 1500 pound bull with an umbrella near her sister's home. She sidestepped and jabbed as the animal struck repeatedly, her brother-in-law arriving in time to spook the bull into the woods and vanish. Her niece screamed as the scene unfolded and Mrs Stegal fainted afterward. India agrees Portugal proposal for a six nation on the spot investigation into Goa dispute.
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India
New Delhi
Portugal
Goa
Indian
U S Aids Evacuation Efforts For Viet Nam Refugees
U S transports arrive at Haiphong to evacuate thousands as Saigon accelerates plans to move up to 160 000 civilians within 30 days amid Viet Minh pressure. Washington consents to aid for resettlement under the chosen government and seeks more planes to boost the Hanoi Saigon airlift.
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Hanoi
Indochina
United States
Viet Nam
Haiphong
North Indochina
South Viet Nam
Washington
U.S
Ngo Dinh Diem
Saigon
Donald Heath
Color TV Programs Planned For 47 Cities
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. reports 23 000 miles of color TV relays enabling color programs to 47 cities including Baltimore Huntington West Virginia Washington Wilmington and more. The firm expects expansion to additional cities by year end and notes ongoing relay completion.
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Washington —Sf
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
The
Communications Commission
Baltimore
Huntington
W. Va
Washington
D. C
Wilmington
Del
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore and Delmarva
Five day extended forecast for Maryland and Delaware Aug 11 15 shows fair and cooler Wednesday warmer Thursday with scattered thundershowers Thursday night into Friday and a cool weekend. Temperatures average 2 to 5 degrees below normal with normal highs near 80 for western Maryland and 70s along the bay and ocean. Normal lows span upper 60s to the fifties in mountains.
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Baltimore
P—Weather Bureau
Maryland
Delaware
Jane
Bay
Ocean
Condition Of State's Crops Is Improved
The Crops Reporting Service says last week's rains boosted crops and farmer morale in Maryland and Delaware but warns rains must continue to recover from the summer drought. Rain fell unevenly with one to three inches in Western Maryland and Delaware, lighter in the southeast. Corn and soybeans should rebound, though late-season yields remain below normal for peaches apples and pastures. pastures show the lowest condition in 25 years and alfalfa gains will not fix the hay shortage this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Delaware
Ihe
U. S. Department Agriculture
Farm Extension Service
University of Maryland
Weather Bureau
Delmarva Peninsula
Heavy rifle fire at Berlin borders sparks escape fears
American officials report heavy rifle fire along the Berlin borders between the U S sector and East Germany and at the French zone. West Berlin police confirm shots at the U S sector border where a refugee attempt was reported. The cause remains unclear but such fire is often blamed on guards from the Soviet zone. The White House releases a letter from Eisenhower to Adenauer on asset restoration in West Germany, expressing hope for a fair solution.
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Berlin
U.S
East Germany
West Berlin
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
White House
Adenauer
Program For France Wins In Assembly
The French National Assembly approved Mendes France economic and financial recovery measures by a 362 to 90 vote. He gained confidence and special powers to March 31, 1955, with aims to curb high costs, reconvert marginal enterprises, expand production, and reduce reliance on U.S. aid while boosting housing and European trade. The Communists opposed the plan. Indochina truce had been achieved.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Pierre Mendes-France
Mendes-France
France
Indochina
EDC
Prante
Mendes France
Popular Republican Movement
Assembly
United States
Europe
Sink widening in Thurmont prompts state review
Thurmont officials awaited a Department of Geology Mines and Water Resources contact after a sinkhole on Carroll Street widened. The funnel center is eight to ten feet deep, the overall area 20 to 25 feet, with a nearby alley three quarters across. Local roped off area to prevent danger while a state examination is planned. Other potential sinks under inquiry.
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Thurmont
Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources
Furmer
Carroll Street
State Geology Department
Carroll
Raymond Miller
Thurmont Offiern
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Chas. G. Geishert
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico City
Jose Lazaro Gonzales
Gonzales
Seat Pleasant
Labor Party
Emilie Dionne
Argentina
Franco
Maria Cristina
Maria Fernanda
Maria Esther
Carlos Alberto
Talbot
Viet Namese
Germany
Nettle Zeitung
South Bend
Ind
CIO
United Auto Workers
Studebaker Corp
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