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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

12

Two Sentences In State Court Cut Short

Court records show TAO HEE T I TC and others receiving prison terms in Circuit Court. One man earned eighteen months while another was sentenced to three years for larceny and related offenses. A separate defendant faced an eighteen month term in the House of Correction after pre sentence investigations.

TAO Heet I TC Circuit Court Patrick M. Schnaufter Willum Ob. Chaney Ale P. Greke Jancytown Emmitsburg Ureng Chaney Leslie W. Fox Ater Chaney Green Farm Hagerstown Woodsboro Sehnauffer Carcechion Jarceny Gregg Chane Daniel He Hierts Micgile Ailey House of Correction Melvin R. Tejes Hares Rose of Correction Jarveny Olen Melvin Mo Lsles All Saints Street Witnness Man Dietz Ellis Carty Sehnaaver Senteneu Cis

Freight Cars Derail in Maryland Fire Near Tracks

A train plunged from its tracks a few miles east of Baltimore early today. Thirty-six freight cars left the rails and several caught fire. Three workers from local companies assisting the blaze suffered minor injuries. A railroad spokesman blamed a bad wheel on a tremont car for the derailment and said several cars derailed but did not ignite.

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Minister's Wife Dies in Sabillasville Community

Mrs Lacy Higbee Corl 47 wife of the Sabillasville Evangelical and Reformed charge and a public schools teacher died suddenly at her home of a coronary occlusion. Born in Emmitsburg she taught from age 18 and served in Thurmont Sabillasville and Jefferson schools. Funeral at St John’s Sabillasville with interment at Pine Hill. Also notes Francis N Bushman married 4th wife Iva Richardson in Las Vegas at age 73.

Sabillasville Mr. Corl Corl Jefferson Jefferson Evangelial and Reformed Church Unt Mr. Wools We Army Fats Carl Thurmont Sabilasville The Evangelical and Reformed Church Chor Womons Guild St. Jacob’s St. Jacob’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of the Chalpe Sanaiving Tree Chet Brougnton Lewis Higheo Corl Mary Elizabeth Corl Emmitsburg Duntan Moore Greencastle Harold Hoke Gustav Wildegane Las Vegas Nev N. Bushman Iike Rushmian Iva Richardso Pacific Palisades Calif

Begin Work On By-Pass At Thurmont

The State Roads Commission ordered work to begin on the Thurmont by-pass including a 275 foot steel bridge carrying relocated U.S. 15 over Maryland Route 77 and Hunting Creek. The Grove Lime Company of Frederick won the $237,000 contract after twelve bids. the by-pass will ease traffic through Thurmont and connect Washington to Gettysburg with fewer grade crossings.

Baltimore Thurmont State Roads Commission Grove Lime Company of Frederick The Roads Commission Grove Company U.S. 15 Eisenhower Washington Gettysburg Washington National Pike

Great Granddaughter of John Brown Dies in California

Mrs. Frances Swane, 72, retired Campbell schoolteacher and great granddaughter of abolitionist John Brown, died last night in Campbell, California. The Brown family had sought refuge in nearby Saratoga after Brown was hanged in 1833 following his raid on the Harpers Ferry armory. Her grandmother, Ellen Fablinger of Saratoga, was the 12th child born in the Brown family.

Campbell Calif Frances Swane John Brown U.S. Arsenal Harpers Ferry W. Va Saratoga Brown Stane Ellen Fablinger

Nations Meet On Suez Canal Mediation and Control

London hosts a 22 nation conference with the Western Big Three pressing for international agency control of the Suez Canal linked to the United Nations. Egypt’s Nasser shows a softened stance while debate centers on whether Egypt can operate the canal under international supervision or if a global body should govern it.

London Suez Canal Beard Egypt United Nations Nasser Lancaster House Buckingham Palace Britain Middle East Anthony Eden Eden Selwyn Lloyd Paris Ane International France United States Russia India Daily Mail Ceyton Indonesia U.S Dulles Gamal Abdel Nasser Tak Wectern Thea OS Nation Conference Greece Dmidr Ali Sabry Dimitri Shepilov Bik Shepilov Sesierdas Dulles Frank Butothe Bevot Tate

Great Frederick Fair Plans Unveiled for Oct Dates

The Great Frederick Fair announces October 2 to 5 as dates under President Harry C. Dorcus. Clyde W. Smith heads the race committee for on-site horse events while Joe Press's Broadway Shows and G A C Hamid Inc supply midway attractions and grandstand entertainment. New sections, a cow barn, and a redesigned surface area are under construction. Special School Children’s Day is October 5 with 10 cent rides and free admission tickets for county students.

Frederick Fisir Harry C. Dorcus Clyde W. Smith Joe Press G.A.C Hamid, Inc Rudynoff Aerial Chapmans T. V Jack Kochman Akijor Ney Hog John Best Jr Pew Frank N. Stauffer John L. Shaw Fairgrounds Prell Frederick County Harry Doves Glenn Traut A. Irvin Renn Emmons Sanner Clyde Wo Smith John Shaw John

Betsy Dims As Large Atlantic Storm Looms Near Florida

A fast moving hurricane Betsy threatened the North Atlantic coast near Jacksonville Florida as reconnaissance planes spotted the disturbance and weather officials warned shipping interests and coastal residents to monitor its northeast path. Winds near 12 miles per hour signal danger and the storm’s size and squalls extended across a wide area. The market opened with a mixed pattern as broader factors influenced trading.

Miame Fla Hei North Atlantic Couse Jacksonville Recon Lattitude Longshide Buresti Im An .Advisors Ata A.m Betss Florida

Kennedy to Nominate Stevenson at Chicago

Adlai Stevenson announced he asked Sen John Kennedy of Massachusetts to place his name before the Democratic National Convention for the presidential nomination. Roger Tubby said the move has no VP implications. Stevenson admires Kennedy, and Blair began reaching Kennedy to secure the nominating speech.

Chicago Adlai Stevenson John Kennedy Massachusetts Roger Tubby Stevenson Len Kennedy Tubby Wiliam Blair Irving Abottom CDT Kennedy

Spotlight Turns To Stevenson Nomination Fight

Amid Democratic convention drama in Chicago a wide field of contenders is seen as the likely vice presidential contest. Adlai E. Stevenson, 1952 loser to Eisenhower, nears unanimous nomination while Averell Harriman fights on with backing from his campaign manager and allies. First ballot totals show Stevenson with 675 votes, Harriman 272, others 257 and uncommitted 207, hinting at a three man race for VP as party factions press for civil rights planks and unified front.

Chicagqd Fo Democrats CNN Rights Today Bolready Adlai EH Stevenson Fisenhower Ap Paca Averell Harriman New York Frank E. McKinney McKinney Harriman Lloyd Benefield Charles van Devender Harriign Carmine Desapio Hartiman United Mmne Associated Press Stevensoy Fates Kefauver Albert Gore Tennessee Rubert Humphrey Minnesota Truman Thurrinian Barker John McCormack Massachusetts Sam Rayburn Texas Hyo Han Nos Memnir Ikotine Anpeene Setane Thaman Mit Vrunian Ain Platforn Committee

1956 Convention Echoes Loudly in a Quiet Hall

The fifth session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago unfolded amid noise as delegates cheered and clashed over the platform. President Truman appeared to lend support to the platform, while Rayburn conducted a roll call and narrowly rejected the minority report, signaling a rallying path toward nominating candidates for president and vice president.

Chicago Atay Jan S. Hogendorn Oskaloosa Iowa Douglas Iinois Lehman New York Kennedy Massachusetts Willams Michigan Dour Sam Rayburn Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Bobione Eisen Bewan Nashua Setionad McCormack Rayburn Avor Minority Report Foor Ny Times Whiir

Hay Fever Season Here In Autumn Allergies

Hay fever sufferers face seasonal irritants as ragweed plants mature around August and cause sneezing and itching. Experts advise landowners to remove weeds to curb pollen spread, while dust remains a common trigger. Arnold Danae, publisher of The Cam badge Banner, underwent surgery yesterday in Baltimore.

Iwe Forbes Hy Burgess Burgers Baltimore Arnold Danae the Cambadge Banner

Stevenson Gains In AP Count As Delegates Shift

The Associated Press tally shows Adlai Stevenson at 690 votes, 32 more than the 686 needed for a quick nomination, with North Carolina delegations recount boosting Stevenson by 6 and Kansas moving under unit rule. Clement withdraws as a favorite son. Maryland and Pennsylvania shift votes to Stevenson, aided by New Jersey and Arkansas alignments.

Chicago Associated Press Adlai Stevenson North Carolina Stevenson Averell Harriman New York Kansas

Vice-Admiral Lynde McCormick Dies After Heart Attack

Vice-Admiral Lynde D. McCormick, 61, president of the Naval War College, died after a heart attack at the Naval Hospital. A renowned Navy leader, he served as supreme Allied commander of the Atlantic from 1951, commanded Atlantic Fleet units, and earned the Legion of Merit with two gold stars. He leaves a widow, Lynder, and two sons, with a long line of service from Annapolis through World Wars I and II.

Newport Lynde D. McCormick Naval War College Sales Idaas Naval Hospital Navy Adm McCormick The Atlantic War College Atlantic Fleet Legion of Men Song Lynder J. Jett Okinawa Aids Montrose Grom Australia Adm McCormick Annapolis MetCernck Wyoming Gereman North Sea Naval Academy Pecite Nimitz Midway Coral Sea Guadalcanal South Dakota Pacific Frew

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