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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

6

Dulles Sees Soviet Arms Cut as Peace Signal

Secretary of State Dulles said Russia’s announced armament reduction appears to reflect peaceful aims of the United States and its Allies but warned the cut leaves Moscow’s forces far larger and unimpaired in other areas. He urged international information exchange and effective inspection to guide disarmament talks starting in New York August 29 under UN sponsorship.

Washington Dulles Russia United States United Nations New York

Coast Braces For Hurricane Diane Evacuation and Shifts

Norfolk and Virginia coast residents brace for a possible second hurricane visit as Navy moves planes from Norfolk Naval Air Station and Oceana. About 70 planes flown inland, 45 from Oceana, with 50 already moved last week during Connie. Carriers Ticonderoga Valley Forge Siboney and cruiser Macon depart, battleships Iowa and New Jersey stand ready. Admiral Arleigh Burke ceremony moved to Annapolis due to Diane.

Norfolk II Virginia Navy Jast Wralte Cidtar Fannin Norfolk Naval Air Station Oceana Station Connie Atlantic Seaboard Ticonderoga Valley Forge Siboney Macon Norfolk Atlantic Iowa New Jersey Viconderoga Arleigh Burke Diane Annapolis

One Survives After Shotgun Rifle Dispute in Denison

In Denison Texas two young men argued over which firearm is superior. Kay Richardson twenty two survived while Gerald Lee Wells one year old was killed as Richardson fired after returning with a 30 30 rifle. Authorities file murder charges against Richardson.

Denison Tex Kay Richardson Gerald Lee Wells Richardson County Boyd Newman Denison Herald John Crawford Wells Neilets Ruentardson Welly Newman

Cars Collide And Officer Is Killed In Oxford Pa

Two cars collided on the Baltimore Pike near Oxford killing a policeman and injuring the other driver. George R Gratson, 28, of Sylva Mawr Del, a year and a half on the Oxford police force, died. Robert Kline, 31, of New York City, a machinist’s mate at Bainbridge, Md, suffered leg and arm injuries and faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Gratson is survived by his widow and two young children.

Oxford Chester County George R Gratson Svl-V Mawr del Dun Oxford Fire Company Robert Kline New York City Naval Base Bainaridge Joseph Hovendzeal Kline Grason

Delaplaine Funeral Set For Thursday At All Saints

Services for Robert Edmonston Delaplaine local publisher banker and businessman are planned for 4 00 pm Thursday at All Saints Episcopal church with private family prayers at 3 30 pm at the Upper College Terrace home. He died Monday afternoon at Johns Hawkins Hospital after cardiac treatment two months. The body was taken to the state home where friends may call. Flowers are requested to be omitted. Entombment will be in the Frederick Memorial Cloister. Etchison and Son funeral directors.

Robert Edmonston Delaplaine All Saints Episcopal Church Upper College Terrace Delaplaine Johns Hawkins’ Hospital Fredlerick Memorial Cloister M. Br.etchison and Son Funeral

Inquiry Into Scout's Death Is Continued

Muskegon Michigan police continue the Peter Gorham case at a slow pace with detector tests shedding light on the Evanston boy scout slaying. Two camp counselors faced questioning while investigators probe possible sex deviate involvement and the weapon used.

Muskegon, Mich Peter Gorham Evanston, M Peter Wa‘baniage Duck Lake Ramp William Jannega Muskegon Laketon Newaygo County Eugene Lange Robert Aldinger Chicago Wabaningo Lange Aldinger Robert Dr. Lange

Street Fall Fatal At Taneytown

An elderly Taneytown resident John J. Hockensmith, 77, died at 5 a.m. at Annie E. Warner Hospital Gettysburg after a street fall Friday night that fractured his skull. He led Taneytown Garage Co for 38 years and was a Lutheran Church and Chamber of Commerce member. Survived by two brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from the Taneytown funeral home. interment in Lutheran church cemetery.

Taneytown John J. Hockensmith Annie E. Warner Gettysburg Hockensmith Josephus Mary Bollinger Hockensmith Ember Weybright Hockensmith W. E. Weybright Denver Lutheran Church Cemetery C. C. Fuss

May Get More Showers And Warmer Weather Forecast

The weatherman predicted scattered showers across the county this afternoon followed by occasional rain tonight or Wednesday. Highs will reach the upper 80s with near 70 later, as warm weather returns after Hurricane Connie. Damp conditions and muddy rivers were noted with the Monocacy near normal and the Potomac still several feet high. Winds 8 to 16 mph, increasing to 25 mph tonight. One trial in Trial Magistrate's Court found Loy W. Davis not guilty after a collision on US 40 east. Multiple traffic fines were issued for speeding and expired registrations. An ambulance call took John Cooper to Frederick Memorial Hospital at 7:15 AM.

Airport Weather Bureau Aatf Dacrnes Connie Monocacy Potomac Edward J Smith Loy W. Davis Lee Place Brindan Warner Baltimore Davis Barthlow Road Charles Mathias Jr Warner E. L Baum Claris E Stiles Bridgeton N.L Richard F. Warranto Ft. Meade Millon Ustasvensk James A Ake Wisner Street Failie West South Jefferson Shorts Newark Flushing N. Y C. S George W Pattonen Shingthon YL. Gummo Marvin H. Greenfield Robert ©. Doubs Sigma Joseph TH Wheeler Washington Las 40 West Lea L. Ambush Dickerson US 40 West James Tressler Richard KO Wintert Charleston S. C Tropics Georgia-Carolina Charleston Weather Bureau South Carolina Diane D. C Cape Hatteras N.C Fernandina Fla Wilmington North Carolina-Virginia Georgia Carolina Weather Bureau Upper North Carolina

Hurricane Diane prompts widespread East Coast warnings

The Associated Press reports hurricane warnings and tropical storm Diane approaching the mainland. Rain and thunderstorms spread across the eastern quarter of the nation, with showers also in the northern Rockies and Southern Plains. Temperatures near seasonal norms with some warming in the plains, upper Great Lakes, and upper Ohio Valley.

Associated Press Seaboard Diane Rockies Plains Great Lakes Ohio Valley

Storm lashes Maryland crops from Hurricane Connie

Crop reports from College Park and surrounding Maryland-Delaware area show wide damage from high winds and heavy rains tied to Hurricane Connie. Worst impacts hit corn, tobacco, cantaloupes, tomatoes and sweet corn with lodging and unmarketable yields likely. apples on lower Eastern Shore also browning. Pastures and soybeans may benefit from improved moisture.

College Park Maryland-Delaware

Small Craft Warnings Up Along Atlantic Coast

Small craft warnings were hoisted over the Maryland and Delaware Atlantic coast and lower Chesapeake Bay as Hurricane Diane approaches. Northeast winds 1 to 13 mph will rise to 20 to 25 mph tonight in Delaware Bay and upper Chesapeake while lower Chesapeake winds reach 25 to 35 mph with strong gale conditions expected. The warning spans from the Virginia Capes to Cape Henlopen. Maryland and Delaware likely feel Diane’s effects late tonight with occasional rain spreading northward.

Baltimore Maryland Delaware Atlantic Coast Chesapeake Bay Diane Carolina Delaware Bay Chesapeake Virginia Capes Cape Henlopen

Fear of Guerrilla War Flares in North Ireland

London reports the War Office places light guard on arms depots amid fears of renewed Irish Republican Army raids. A raid on Arborfield depot in Berkshire yielded 68 weapons and 80,000 rounds. gun and ammo searches extend across London. Guards tightened after a cabinet meeting and a series of thefts linked to Irish terrorists raise guerrilla warfare concerns.

London British War Office North Ireland War Office Arborfield Berkshire Irish Republican Army

Riots Sweep Bombay as Indian Mobs Force Closures

Indian mobs in Bombay seized the Portuguese consulate area, closed shops, and attacked transport as crowds of over 150,000 demanded military action against Goa Damao and Diu. Police fired, with several wounded. demonstrations spread to New Delhi where a general strike revived.

Bombay India Nehru Delhi New Delhi Vehru Portugal Goa Damao Diu Britain Mohandas K. Gandhi Gon Liberation Front He Front Nehbru Congress Party Congress Home Ministryy

Neylin Supervisor For West Maryland Named

AH Dorsey Devlins was named in May to serve as District Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor of Western Maryland. Territory includes Frederick Carroll Howard Washington Allegany and Garrett counties. He will supervise rehabilitation counselors and handle cases in Wash merTown County. Veterans service record noted.

AH Dorsey Devlins Maryland Frederick Carroll Hioward Washington Allegany Garrett State Department of Education Devin WashmerTown Vary Devlin Cops

Third Week Of Talks At Geneva Opens

The United States begins a third week of secret Geneva talks with Red China over freeing 41 American civilians held by Peiping. U S ambassador U Alexis Johnson meets Wang Ping-nan as negotiations stall over China’s demand to screen returning students with India invited as third party.

Geneva United States Red China Peiping India China Fat Qkeee Rurius Bie

Kansas City Taxicab Crash Injures Three Occupants

Maxine Bruce 26 a passenger in a taxicab collided with another car. Police say Bruce released the emergency brake and stepped on the accelerator causing the cab to lurch forward injuring Sam Russell 28 David Williams 21 and Tessie Oliver 33 who were hospitalized. Bruce faces careless driving charges.

Kansas City Maxine Bruce Miss Bruce Tessie Oliver

Airman Seeks Divorce From Rewed Wife in SACRAMENTO

Airman Daniel Schmidt, 22, plans to seek a divorce from his rewed wife after learning she wed another man believing he was dead. He has not decided on custody of their 2 year old son, whom he last saw after 32 months in Red China. He returned last week with others from the B29 crew after being shot down.

Sacramento Calif Daniel Schmidt Hig Red China Schmidt Armen Deen

Miss Fort Cumberland crowned during Cumberland jubilee

Miss Fort Cumberland Diane Wilbon was crowned by Gov. McKeldin at Fort Hill High School stadium as Cumberland marks 200 years with a parade drawing about 20 000 spectators and a pageant on Redskins and Recoats. The event followed a citywide parade amid notable officials watching.

Fort Cumberland McKeldin Cumberland Diane Wil Fort Cumber“land Maryland Fort Hill High School

Delaware imposes mandatory windstorm deductible clause

Wilmington announces a $50 deductible for extended coverage windstorm and hail policies in Delaware, effective today, with rates set at 10 cents per $100. The move follows last year's hurricane losses and mirrors a broader trend seen in Florida and New England. Insurance officials argue deductibles reduce small claims, improving efficiency for major losses.

Wilmington Del Delaware Middle Department Association of Fire Underwriters Pennsylvania Mak Ant Taelivla Baltimore Maryland Florida New England

Condition Of Streams Report From Several Towns

Potamor streams around Weverlon are three feet above normal and muddy Monoraes rise above normal and muddy at Frederick Junction with similar conditions observed downstream due to recent rains.

Weverlon Frederick Junction

Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware

Forecast calls for cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures with a windier pattern midweek. Expect moderate to heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by generally fair and warmer weather over the weekend. Temperatures will run near or slightly below normal, with highs around the mid 70s to mid 80s and lows mainly in the 60s to 30s in higher elevations.

Maryland Delaware Bestern Mountains

Hurricane Diane Menaces Carolina Coast With Flooding Rain

Hurricane Diane swirls toward the Georgia Carolina coast with 115 mile per hour winds and a potential turn toward the northwest. Forecasters warn South Carolina about 24 to 36 hours of heavy rains and rising tides, prompting evacuations and coastwise precautions as ships and aircraft relocate.

Soldier Rescued After Stand atop Six Story Building

A 19 year old soldier Pvt Daniel E Burns perched atop a six story building in Louisville before police were called. He later told officers he was acting on a reflex to the army and spent several hours on the ledge. Early stock trading in New York saw mixed prices with quiet activity.

Louisville Pvt Daniel £. Burns Amy Burns

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