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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1954

Page

7

Jay Kline Injured In Accident

22 year old Jay Kline, son of Mrs. Ralph G. Kline, was injured about 3 20 this morning when his sedan collided with a tractor trailer on East Patrick street near Davis avenue. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with chest injuries and a forehead laceration but later reported in satisfactory condition. The tractor trailer was operated by Francis W. Wagner of East Patrick street and back ing out of a private driveway. Wagner faced a charge for failing to grant right of way, while Kline faced a charge for operating at a speed greater than reasonable. A second crash on South Market Street involved Melvin Glover and Norman Ramsburg and Antonio Wagner. Ramsburg charged with reckless driving and Wagner with leaving the scene. Hearings set for August 19.

D. Kline Ralph G. Kline Elm Street East Patrick Street Davis Avenue Kline Frederick Memorial Hospital United Ambulance Paul Mossburg Francis W. Wagner Nline Wagner South Market Street Patrick Street Marires Ronnart William Boone Melvin Glover Gaithersburg Norman T. Ramsburg RFD 1 Thurmont Antonio Wagner Colored Broadway Ramsburg

Nine Guilty Of Conspiracy In Federal Case

In Philadelphia a federal jury of seven women and five men found nine alleged Communist leaders guilty of conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force and violence after 47 days of testimony. Foreman Earl C Glass read the verdict with each defendant found guilty. One defendant, Joseph Kuzma, was granted permission to act as his own attorney.

Philadelphia United States Earl C. Glass Chester Glass Joseph Kuzma Robert Klonsky Sam Gobeloff Joseph Roberts Benjamin Weiss David Dubensky David Davis Thomas Nabrieh

Eisenhower Hosts Cabinet at Camp David in Maryland

President Eisenhower hosts members of his cabinet at Camp David in Thurmont Maryland. Cabinet officers travel from Washington to meet with the president for a brief business session and then enjoy recreation time at the presidential retreat. The president and his family arrived at the camp from the White House the previous day.

Thurmont Eisenhower Catoc UN Mountains Washington Camp David White House

Drilling For Copper Under Way In County

Exploratory copper drilling continues in eastern county on the Paul E. Young farm near Mary land 26 between Libertytown and Unionville. American Smelting and Refining Company geologists report 1,200 acres in seven options with no core samples yet sent to company offices. Weather has not halted work as cavities in limestone are noted and 2,800 feet of water line is to be laid.

American Smelting and Refining Company Charles W. Smith Paul E. Young Maryland Libertytown Unionville Smith Baltimore

Surrendered Nine Years Ago Surrendered Nine Years Ago

Tokyo reports Japan has rebuilt after World War II and is economically tied to the United States. Despite visible prosperity, Japan faces a serious trade deficit and looming need for substantial aid to survive the coming years.

Tokyo Japan United States California

Old Time Autos To Be Seen Here Monday

Frederick residents will see 20 vintage cars when members of the Classic Car Club of America visit the Francis Scott Key Hotel for lunch Monday. Mayor John A. Derr and Frederick Chamber officials will greet the group at North Market street near Arcade Bowling Alleys. A police escort will guide about 130 people along East Street to Patrick, west to Court, and to the parking grounds.

Frederick Classic Car Club of America Francis Scott Key Virginia Classic Car Club John A. Derr Frederick Chamber of Commerce North Market Street East Street Patrick Court

Condition of rivers at Jug Bridge and Weverton

Monocacy river flows clear at Jug Bridge while the Potomac near Weverton remains clear. No debris or unusual turbidity reported. Local observers note stable water levels and calm currents in both reaches.

Jug Bridge Potomac Weverton

Ballot Fight Shifts to Queen Annes in Governor Race

In Talbot Court Judge William Horney hears final arguments as George P. Mahoney and H. C. Byrd push their Democratic nomination fight to Centreville. About 700 challenged ballots of nearly 3,700 statewide disputed ballots must be sorted. The outcome could shift Talbot and Queen Annes unit votes, affecting the governor race against McKeldin.

Horney Mahoney Talbot Byrd Mac Vhoney Queen Annes County U. S Francis B. Bureh Hyman Pressman Pressman Willam €. Walsh Court of Appeals Theodore R. McKeldin

Honeymooners Charged In $5800 Stolen Money Case

A Bronx teen couple eloped August 3 and used $5800 stolen from Deborah Fine's father to fund a honeymoon in Washington DC. They bought a $4000 convertible, racked up a $208 hotel bill and spent on nightlife and tips. The father refused to press charges but the district attorney moved to arrest Harvey Wurtzberger and Deborah Fine, both 16.

New York Harvey J. Wurtzberger Deborah Ann Fine Bronx Washington, D.C Deborah David Fine

Firestone Tire Workers Strike Leaves 25,500 Idle

The rubber industry faces a nationwide strike as 25,500 CIO United Rubber Workers walk out at Firestone plants in major cities. The action follows Goodyear's earlier 23,000 stoppage and aligns with the contracts deadline, placing over 48,000 workers under strike action. Negotiations stretched to the final moments.

Cleveland i CIO United Rubber Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Firestone

Civic Leader Held in Bank Shortage Probe

FAIRMONT W V A Stunned residents discuss arrest of prominent citizen John W Meredith 50 cashier of First National Bank in Fairmont on charges of making false entries in ledgers. He posted 20000 bond, waived preliminary hearing, to face Marion County Grand Jury week of Sept 6. Authorities allege 25550 20 in four instances, with larger 511000 discrepancy under FBI and bank audit review.

Fairmont W. Va FBI John W. Meredith First National Bank Fairment Fred Hallford Pittsburgh Meredith Hailford U. S L. T. Eddy Eddy Marion County Grand Jury City Hardware Co Greater West Fairmont High School First National Bank Allison S. Fleming Howard Caplan Bashier Caplan Acand FBL J Jeil Friends Mil Dred Grivas George Nichols Grivas Lee S. Ford Hammond Brick Co Grafton George Grivas Detroit

Maryland 27 modernization bids invited on August 31

The State Roads Commission will open bids August 31 at noon for the next segment of Maryland 27 modernization from Taylorsville to Westminster, a 5.767 mile stretch widening the road from 15-16 to 22 feet with grading surfacing and relocations. The project aims to complete the Mt. Airy to Westminster corridor, aiding Westminster and Frederick area traffic patterns and linking routes toward Washington via Damascus.

State Roads Commission Maryland Mt. Airy Westminster Taylorsville Thomas, Bennett and Hunter Warfieldsburg Westmin‘ster Frederick Frederick County Eldersburg Unionville

Showdown Vote Today Over Eisenhower Atomic Bill

Washington observers predicted a tight showdown over the Eisenhower atomic energy bill as a vote loomed in the Senate. Supporters pushed for private production and allied exchanges, while opponents pressed compulsory patent sharing. Senator Monroney said he thought enough votes existed to win, though absences could tilt the result. Senate Leader Knowland foresaw a close passage.

Washington Senate Congress America Sen. Monroney D-Okla Knowland California

Maryland Business Activity Below Last Year in First Half

The Federal Reserve Bank reports Maryland’s business activity generally trails last year’s first half, but notes higher year-to-date activity than in many boom years. Construction shows bright spots with residential contracts down 33 percent but nonresidential up 3 percent, while no major inventory buildups are seen among retailers, wholesalers, or manufacturers. Declines appear in machinery and several industries, with drops ranging from 2.4 to 29 percent across sectors.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank Maryland Bank Federal

Public To Pay For Attorney's Salary

Washington 12 Sen McCarthy won today in the appeal for the Senate to pay the salary of an attorney to represent him in an investigation of his official conduct. Sen Watkins announced the decision and said McCarthy will be allowed to select the lawyer with approval from Sen Knowland, Sen Lyndon B Johnson, and Len Jenner.

Washington Sen McCarthy Wis Dhe Senate Watkins R-Stah Knowland California Senate Republian Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Len Jenner Ind Senate Rules Committee

Fined 175 After Trial for Drunken Driving Charge

Robert L. Devilbiss of Middletown was fined 150 plus 60 in costs for drunken driving and 25 plus 15 in costs for reckless driving, totaling 175, and sentenced to 75 days in jail with sentences to run consecutively after arrest by State Trooper R L Storer at Patrick and Bentz streets. Other forfeitures included Vernon M. Whetzel and Kenneth C. Henson among others. Troopers Carlton W. Lewis and A. D. Hasenbuhler assisted.

Robert L. Devilbiss Middletown H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr Peoples Court R. L. Storer Patrick Bentz Devilbiss Shoemaker Vernon M. Whetzel Baltimore Hill Kenneth C. Henson David H. Boyne Marlette Mich Carlton W. Lewis A. D. Hasenbuhler

Three youths hurt in Cedar Grove accident

Three Gaithersburg youths were injured when their southbound car left Route 27 near Cedar Grove. Driver Beverly E. Ray, 38, was treated and sent home with facial cuts and limb injuries. Passengers Robert Offutt, 19, and Ray Rhodes, 18, both of Gaithersburg, were admitted with serious injuries. Police said the car struck a tree stump, then rolled over rough terrain. Route 27 runs between Damascus and Henderson's Corner in upper Montgomery County.

Gaithersburg Cedar Grove Montgomery County Joseph Ganley, Jr Walter C. Heflin Beverly E. Ray East Diamond Avenue Hosital Bethesda Bethesda Naval Hospital Robert Offutt Ray Rhodes Young Offutt Rhodes Damascus Henderson's Corner

Pleasant Weekend Weather Forecast Expected

Pleasant temperatures continue for the weekend with highs near eighty and cool nights. The forecast notes no unusual activity for Friday the Thirteenth and mild August warmth prevailing after yesterday's 78 degree high and 34 degree low. A Toledo area report details a high school girl abducted from a bicycle, beaten, raped, and killed in a nearby woods, with deputies investigating.

Toledo Onio Sheriff's Deputies Here

Branch Bank Looted As It Opens AtL CAMp SprIngs Md

Three bandits robbed the Andrews Air Force Base branch bank shortly after 9 am seizing about $160,000 and locking four female employees in the vault. no injuries reported. two suspects detained nearby for questioning. police and FBI set roadblocks as base gates were locked. this was Maryland’s first major bank robbery in months on a military base.

Camp Springs Andrews Air Force Base Air Base Andrews Field Bast Washington Capitol First National Bank of Southern Herbert D. Pinckney Milton Silver Margaret Sneider Bernadine Westcamp B. Beall Lasseer Upper Marlboro Reiste Fates Uaas Maryland Lasseer FBI Baltimore Fr. Meade

Byrd proposes six billion debt limit increase

Senator Byrd introduces a temporary six billion dollar rise in the national debt limit to provide about four billion dollars in working balance through next June. The move aims to ensure the government can meet obligations during the upcoming fall and winter loan income months, with Senate action expected later today.

Washington Byrd D-Val Treasury Senate Byrd

Suspect Questioned in Baltimore Service Station Holdup

Police questioned a suspect late into the night in the 37th Street East Baltimore service station holdup and a gun battle with pursuing officers.

Baltimore East Baltimor

Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware

The Weather Bureau's five day forecast for Maryland and Delaware covers Aug 14 to Aug 15. It calls for continued fair dry weather with a gradual weekend warming trend followed by cooler air by Tuesday or Wednesday. Scattered showers are possible Monday or Tuesday with temperatures near mid August normals. Afternoon highs are upper 70s to around 85, with lows from the low 50s in Western Maryland to the upper 60s in southeastern counties.

Baltimore Weather Bureau Maryland Delaware

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