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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1958

Page

7

Gun Duel Ends With Two Shot

Two boys were shot in a late Friday incident on South Bentz street as a 20 year old and a 1 year old suffered bullet wounds. Benjamin Franklin Jr. of New London faces assault with intent to kill, assault and battery, and carrying a deadly weapon with a $3,000 bond. Reginald Snowden Jr. and George Willis were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Police say Franklin fired after Snowden allegedly approached with a pistol.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Benjamin Franklin Jr New London Paul Mossburg Samuel W. Barrick Reginald Snowden, Jr New Market Franklin George Willis Harvey Willis All Saints Street William P. Larkin American Legion South Bentz Street Willis South Bentz Larkin Post Snowden All Saints Bentz Street Sai Snowden Mossburg C. HR. Maury Gas House Pike Col Young Willis

Jordan Opens Door to Resuming Relations with UAR

Prime Minister Samir Rifai signaled Jordan would consider resuming diplomatic ties with the United Arab Republic if President Nasser initiates. He offered to meet Nasser amid Jordan’s accusations of Nasser’s attempts to overthrow its government and assassinate King Hussein. Signals of thaw followed in talks with the Arab League and hopes for reopening the Jordan Syria border.

Amalan Jordan Preimier Samir Rifai United Arab Republic Nasser Rifai Hus ‘Sein Arab League Syria

Rites Monday For Minister Died Thursday

Funeral services for Rev Emmete Rigdon Spencer longtime Baltimore Methodist treasurer will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Walbrook Methodist Church Baltimore He died Thursday night at his home on Walbrook Avenue after a long career serving 13 churches in and near Baltimore and the Conference He is survived by his wife two sons a sister and four grandchildren with services led by Rev Adam Grim at Walbrook Church Strong Funeral Home handles arrangements

Emmette Rigdon Spencer Baltimore The Methodist Church Walbrook Methodist Church West North Avenue Spencer Walbrook Avenue Abingdon North Charles Street Roland Avenue Ellicott City Lafayette Avenue Strawbridge Sparrows Point Harford Avenue Ward's Chapel Philip Spencer Philadelphia

Star stand-in fazia My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle take

London AP A midweek chorus girl Tonia Lee stepped in for six hours notice when Julie Andrews was stricken with tonsillitis. The 24 year old played Eliza Doolittle opposite Rex Harrison without rehearsals and earned strong notices for her performance in the hit musical.

London Tonia Lee Julie Andrews Miss Andrews Miss Lee Rex Harrison Eliza Doolittie

Governors At NG Camp Honor Governors At Camp

Governors Theodore R McKeldin Cecil Underwood and J Lindsay Almond attended a parade at the 29th Infantry National Guard Division encampment in Indi antown Gap Pa The governors and dignitaries watched the troops during Governors Day an annual event marking the midpoint of the two week summer training camp Maj Gen William C Purnell of Baltimore hosted a luncheon for the governors and guests

Indiamtown Gap 29Th Infantry National Guard Commonwealths Marshand Virginia West Virginaa Instal Potomac Emmsvwick Goxs Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland Cecil Underwood West Virginia J. Lindsay Almond William C. Purnell Baltimore

Eisenhower Signs 39.6B Defense Bill Amid Criticism

President Eisenhower signed the defense appropriation of 39.6 billion dollars. He complained Congress gave him more than he wanted and opposed mandatory reserve floors. The measure funds 2.58 million personnel and reserves, with the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines allocations and potential impoundment issues.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Chet Holifield D National Guard Calif Air Force Army Navy Marine Corps

Congress Moves To End Session Amid Housing Aid Row

Washington AP dispatch says Congress races to adjourn the second session of the 85th Congress after an eight month run. Debates loom over the national debt limit federal aid to education renegotiation of defense contracts and retired railroad workers payments. A last minute push seeks a trimmed 800 million federal housing and community facilities bill amid Eisenhower administration objections.

Washington Congress John Sparkman D-Ala J. William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Jaan Reate

Supreme Court Action On Little Rock Integration Favored

Washington AP reports Justice Whittaker may issue an order to remove legal barriers to immediate reentry of Negro pupils at Central High, a central issue in ongoing racial integration debates. Senate and House battles over a 34 billion dollar foreign aid bill continue, with plans for amendments and possible delays as debates proceed.

Washington Suday Whittaker Charlesi Central High Bteyive Rey Ing Senate Sen Allen J. Ellawen Wouter Wuu ME Marcus Lender D-La House Highth Arkansas Los Angeles Thurgood Marshall New York NAACP Supreme Court Edmund P. Cullinan American Bar Assu Coast Marshall Ogden Utah U.S. District Harry J. Lemley Hope Ark Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Lemley Court of Appeals Little Rock High Court al Uadis Orval Faubus Eisenhower

4H Girls Tour City and State Fair Prep

100 4 H Girls will tour city sites on Tuesday meeting at Winchester Hall at nine. They will visit the Airport Weather Station Baker Park and the Frederick County Historical Society House and jail then travel by bus to continue an annual summer program. Next week many will compete at the Timonium State Fair including demonstrators who won district titles in Hagerstown.

Timonium State Fair Frederick County Rip van Winkle Sleepy Hollow Oss Baker Park Frederick County Historical Society East South Street Lancaster Janet Hobbs Winchester Hall Xeek Hagerstown

Proposals for worldwide nuclear test talks area headway

Washington officials predicted Russia would accept President Eisenhower's proposal to begin negotiations October 31 on a global system to ban nuclear tests. Eisenhower offered to suspend U.S. tests for a year and sought a continued Soviet halt. News noted Russian broadcasts reported the proposal with no comment.

Senate Fed Britain Geneva Eisenhower Byrd U.S Congress Washington Ameri Jan Russia Eiserhower Kremlin New York United Nations Dag Hammarskjold U.N. General Assembly Security Council Radio Moscow Tassnet

Strikes Idle Workers Parade Through Auto Plants

DETROIT AP disputes over overtime and grievance procedures sparked auto industry strikes that idled about 5,500 workers across six plants in three states, with two settlements. Unsettled walkouts hit Chrysler Detroit and Twinsburg Ohio plants, Ford Chicago Heights Illinois, and GM Buick engine Flint Michigan, risking 1955 production. UAW feuds, cost of living allowances, and expired contracts fueled tensions.

Detroit General Motors Ford Chrysler United Auto Workers Union Gis Fisher Mansfeld Ohio Gms Packard Electric Warren UAW Buick Flint Mich Edward T. Ragsdale GAW Corporation Twinsburg Chicago Heights Til

Senate approves 288 billion debt bill after delay

The measure, passed 57 to 20 after a two hour stall by Senator George W. Malone who attacked what he called Americas move to support the world. Senator Harry F. Byrd noted the debt ceiling rise is needed as the government faces a 12 billion dollar deficit this year.

Senate Thhe House George W. Malone New America Harry F. Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee

Autumnlike chill sweeps broad U.S. with hot South

An autumnlike chill spans the northern Plains to New England while the South basks in heat and humidity. Temperatures dip into 50s and 60s with some 40s in the Great Lakes, while the Desert Southwest hits 90s to 100s. Scattered thundershowers affect the midcontinent, Rockies, Mississippi Valley, and coastal Northwest as the damp pattern moves eastward.

Associated Press Plains New England Kansas Virginia Great Lakes Southland Jwest Atlantic Far West Pacific Rockies Central Plains Mississippi Valley Pacific ‘Northwest Mississippi Valley mid-Mississippi Valley Arizona

Japanese ships visit Pearl Harbor then depart for Seattle

Six Japanese warships, the first to visit the U S mainland and Canada since before World War II, left Pearl Harbor for Seattle Friday after tying up for three days. Crewmen spent a busy time sightseeing during the stop.

Pearl Harbor Honolulu U.S Mainland Canada Seattle

Condition of Mrs Dixon in fair at Frederick Memorial

The condition of Mrs William Grover Dixon of near Doubs who suffered a gunshot wound on Wednesday is reported as fair at Frederick Memorial Hospital today.

William Grover Dixon Near Doubs Fred|derick Memorial Hospital

Strike Perils New Wheat

The strike of elevator workers has shut grain handling plants in Minneapolis and at Lake Superior terminals, threatening multimillion dollar losses to farmers and shippers, according to the Minneapolis Grain Commission Merchants Assn in a Friday night advisory.

Minneapolis Lake Superior Minneapolis Grain, Commission Merchants Assn

Kennedy frames terror plots as interstate conspiracy

Washington Senator John F Kennedy charged that terrorists operate as an organized unit behind 47 bombings in civil rights disputes. He called for FBI investigative power and introduced two bills though passage seemed unlikely in the final 1958 session. In Dallas, Ben Henderson lost four rare pennies after pigeons stole them from a window sill.

Washington John F. Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy Senate FBI Justice Department Dallas, Tex Ben Henderson Cain

Business Continues Recovery Amid Inflation Fears

New York AP reports mild economic rebound with gains in steel production freight carloadings and electric power output reaching a record. July take home pay hit a high while the CPI rose to 123.9, triggering concerns over dollar erosion. Federal Reserve tightened slightly and Dallas raised its discount rate to 2 percent as part of inflation control. Auto output fell to a 10 month low as 1959 models rolled in. Stock activity showed 12,270,245 shares traded.

New York Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Dallas Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank Eisenhower Detroit Volkswagen Sperry-Rand Air Force Universal Match Co

Bergen Welcomes Atomic Sub Skate Visit to Oslo

Bergen, Norway greets the USS Skate with an army band and navy detachment as it lands after crossing the North Pole. Denmark barred Copenhagen from hosting the submarine amid fears of collision. Rear Adm. Hyman Rickover defends safety while Norway plans Oslo calls for two days with Norwegian officials.

Bergen Norway Britain Denmark U.S Hyman Rickover Copenhagen Navy North Pole Defense Nils Handal Adm P. J. £. Jacobsen Oslo

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