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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1957
Page
7
Frederick County Commissioners announced tobacco levies to fund the county school program effective September 1. Cigar taxes vary by price, and per pack stamps apply to smoking and chewing products. Wholesalers collect stamps. retailers must affix stamps and maintain shipment records for three years. Enforcement carries fines up to 1000 dollars and six months in jail.
A varied weather pattern affects the United States with fair skies in the West, cool from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, heat and humidity in the South, and showers in the Midwest. Cooler trends are forecast for the mid Atlantic and New England, while the Pacific Northwest and upper Mississippi Valley trend warmer. Overnight storms bring hail and heavy rain in several states. tornado-like winds threaten North Texas and North Dakota report severe winds.
An alleged hit run driver wrecked a new car and struck a state roads sign in Thurmont before police arrested him hours later. Bernard Welter Shorb of Thurmont was charged with three offenses totaling 804.35 and will appear before Judge Paul Little Saturday at seven.
Scattered showers moved through the county with the city receiving the heaviest rain around 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Temperatures fell from 51 to 35 degrees at the airport, with other readings noting 93 high in Unionville and 33 low overnight there. Forecasters expect a cool spell then a gradual warmup, while officials warn gardeners and farmers see little rain relief amid drought conditions.
At 7 35 this morning Simmons described an investigation where Shorb was seen at the wrecked Williams car scene. Shorb allegedly returned in a small truck from the garage where he works. Williams car sustained 450 in damage while Shorb's 1948 Chevrolet shows about 100 damage. Three charges listed: failing to stop after striking unattended vehicle 501 45, failing to indicate and notify owner of property damage 201 45, and reckless driving 101 45. It is noted Shorb may lack automobile insurance.
The Perseids meteor shower, visible for about five days around August 10, comes from the northern constellation Perseus. Scientists link the particles to Swift's Comet of 1862, with Earth crossing its orbit to produce shooting stars across the sky.
President Eisenhower pressed congressional leaders to slash the foreign aid bill below three billion dollars as a near total water ban loomed. Officials said the talks touched on relief measures while cities report rising water use and several counties impose bans amid drought.
In Los Angeles and Maui, testimony ties actress Francesco de Scaffa to alleged affairs used to gain material for Confidential magazine stories. Clark Gable denies knowledge of the actress. Rushmore confirms she claimed to have had affairs with stars to obtain information, including on Josephine Dillon. De Scaffa is reportedly in Mexico while under indictment.
The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company hosts a four night carnival starting Wednesday August 14 with a parade on Thursday August 13 at 7 PM. Marching fire units bands and other groups will form at 6:30 PM from Creagerstown Road to Mt Tabor Park. Parade entries are open to individuals and organizations, contact James Six by August 14 to be included. If rain cancels, the event shifts to Friday August 16 at 7 PM.
Baltimore prison authorities plan to question seven convicts over Wilsons daring 1954 bank holdup escape. Warden Pepersack said Wilson had asked others to leave with him and three of the seven are tied to the holdup. Police issued an all‑points alert as two sighting reports proved unfounded. The same day Boston mailers strike drags six papers, with no immediate settlement in sight.
Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin said he would not oppose Senator J. Glenn Beall for the Republican U S Senate nomination. He hinted Beall could switch to mayoral politics in Baltimore, noting his own two term limit and plans. Two stolen cars were recovered by City Police, one from Ray Hossler and one from John Kling.
Torrential rain drenched Russellville Arkansas leaving 8000 residents displaced as one of the worst floods in town history. In New York a hostess called a Kennedy gag about Dave Beck senior and junior attending a party with Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy as guest of honor. The Becks invoke the Fifth Amendment as Senate investigators probe rackets.
In Lodz 10,000 municipal transport workers walk out over a government plan tying pay boosts to vodka price increases. Police use tear gas on clashes at the main depot while authorities deploy 1,000 trucks for emergency service. Warnings of legality and a 50 percent Oct 1 raise accompany wage talks as Warsaw dispatches aides to seek settlement.
A Frederick circuit court jury toured the Harmony Groves farm of Mr and Mrs Nevin Dutrow to assess land taken by the State Roads Commission for the northwest Frederick by pass. The suit seeks property value and damages for 3.72 acres in fee simple plus easement, with a dairy farm facing commercial frontage and a road right of way near the front porch. Judge Patrick Schnauffer presides. jury includes William Boieer Alfred Hayes James Nester and others.
Former ATW secretary Anthony Doria admitted he kept thousands of union dollars in an iron box under papers at ATW headquarters in Milwaukee. He testified to senators that funds were not used for personal gain but offered few records to prove how money was handled.
The British Treasury took over eight major art works and a 26th century mansion to settle a 3 250 000 debt on death duties of the Duke of Devonshire. The collection includes Holbein Van Dyck Claudi Lorain and Rembrandt pieces to deter sale to American collectors. The 56 year old dowager Duchess continues to host visitors at Hard y Hall for 35 cents a head.
The Arosa Sky, Swiss-owned liner from Rotterdam with 1120 aboard, reports about 200 cases of mild influenza among passengers mainly young foreign exchange students. Tests needed to confirm type while 50 remain hospitalized or treated. Health officials board the ship and plan isolations in Manhattan and Queens hospitals.
Senate leaders clash over civil rights and foreign aid as President Eisenhower rejects any trade off. House Democrats weigh tying the civil rights bill to aid funding, while House Rules may slow action. Deeds recorded show several property transfers amid political maneuvering in Washington and local counties.
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