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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

7

Outside classroom plan for Frederick city schools opens next week

Frederick city schools shift part of seventh eighth and ninth grades to Armory and church spaces as enrollments exceed on campus capacity. Elm Street and North Market pupils will attend classes at Bentz Second Streets Flair Armories Good Shepherd church and Stanley Park field house with transport provided by county buses and daily lunch in a basement room setup.

Beon City Frank H. Lewis Elm Street State Armory Bentz Flair Armory West Fourth Street Lewis Klm Sweet Frederick Hich Frederics High Frederick Fifth Street Second Streets Nearket Lewistown Mountaindale Harmony Grove Bethel Yellow Springs Rocky Springs Skookstown Braddock Braddock Heights Mt. Philip Linden Hills Feagaville Ballenger Creek New del Armory North Frederick Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staley Park C. Beattie Stanffer Nune Good Shepherd Church Moiter Avenue Margaret Magaha Milgrade Stnley Park Field Rebecca Frushour Airs Madeline Enderwood North Market Street First Baptist Church Donald McLuckie McLuckie North Market

Woodshoro Man Found Guilty At Gettysburg

Adams county court found Cramer J. Eyler guilty in a trial that began Monday morning. He was accused of stealing a pocketbook from Edward Ross Weizel at a party in Emmitsburg Easter Sunday 1956. Eyler was indicted last August and arrested in Emmitsburg earlier this year. The case concluded with a verdict and Eyler faces sentencing Saturday morning.

Adams County Edward Ross Weizel RFD Emmitsburg Edward IT. Richardson Iron Marines Cramer J. Eyler Eyter Emmits ‘Burg Daniel E . Teeter Gettysburg

Dry weather dominates nationwide with scattered showers

Most of the nation reports dry spells with light rain in the Dakotas and southern Nebraska edge of cool air. Scattered showers affect the Mississippi Valley and western Rockies. The East sees rain confined to New England and Virginia while the Southeast and most Pacific Coast stay clear.

Dakotas Nebras Rocky Mountain New England Virginia Pacific Coast

Frederick Community College Approved for Veterans Training

The State Department of Education approves Frederick Community College for veterans training and will open classes at Frederick High School. Effective August 1 1957 the college offers Arts and Sciences Science Specialization and Teacher Education with transfer credits. Dean Sneadner notes 27 applications with 21 planning single courses and confirms it is a full college program, not a preparatory one.

State Department of Education Frederick Frederick Community College Maryland Sneadner

Two youths questioned in several local robberies near Hagerstown

Marshall Strosher Bates aged 18 and Brenson E. Barrett aged 19, both of Winchester Virginia, are being questioned by state and city police regarding robberies at Hi Way liquor store on U S 40 near Alternate 40 and nearby East street restaurants and filling stations. Police say they were found with two revolvers and were seen fleeing Mt. Kinnamon area before returning goods to the store.

Mt. Epa Academy Hagerstown L. C. Clark State Lquor Norman Dietz East Street Seth City Randallston Barracks Clark Pate EH. Ramsburg U. S. 40 Ramsburg Hauer Rery Bare’s Resaurant Flme Cigtarette Drew Clark Imil Marshall Strosher Bates Winchester Brenson E. Barrett Win Braddock Heights Bates Barrett Alan Martin Dean Delauier

Cigarette Carton Prices To Rise In Frederick County

The carton price of cigarettes in Frederick County will rise by 33 cents as a new tax and markup rules take effect. A distributor explains the 58 cent county tax plus state sales tax and wholesale markup push regular cartons to about 2.20, king size to 2.30, and packs up to 25 cents. cigars and chewing tobacco see smaller per-pack increases.

Frederick County Tobatoos Feethem Pennsylvania West Virginia Carroll and

Summer Theater At Heights Short-Lived

Summer theater at Braddock Heights ended after this season as Richard Novello plans a future full summer program possibly at a new location. Nearby Hilltop Theater in Harpers Ferry presents Blithe Spirit this Friday and Saturday with Leslie Fross starring. Curtain is 5 p.m. DST.

Richard Novello Mountain Theater Braddock Heights Sians Novello Hilltop Harpers Ferry

Graceham Boy Wins First Timonium Ribbon

Graceham 12 year old Robert N Valentine of Frederick County won the first blue ribbon at the 1957 Maryland State Fair in Timonium for his junior calf Buck Forest Independent. It marked the third year he exhibited at the fair with the New Midway 4-H Club.

Timonium Robert N. Valentine Graceham Frederick County Buck Forest Independent New Midway 4

Britain May Supply Jordan with Centurion Tanks

British officials are urged to provide Jordan with 32 ton Centurion tanks to counter threats from internal and external sources. The United States is aiding Jordan with 10 million dollars but limiting military help to small arms, while Britain may agree to sell or supply Centurion tanks to the Middle East nation. King Hussein reportedly made the request weeks ago, amid regional tensions and Syria’s political shifts.

London Britain Jordan Iast Af Gan Syria United States Middle East Hussein

Instructors Charged With Mistreatment in Carson Colorado

Three instructors from a training company in Carson Colorado have been charged with mistreatment of trainees. They were ordered to appear at special courts martial. The investigation cites unauthorized punishment including striking, kicking, and hitting trainees with various objects. One magistrate court case heard Hazel W Lewis was acquitted in Walkersville for failing to grant right of way leading to an August accident at Biggs Ford Road and U S 15.

Carson Colo Amy Harold Fischgrund Magistrate’s Court Ars Hazel W- Lewis RED Walkersville Biggs Ford Road U.S. 15 Robert C. Snyder

Russians Put 359 Advisers in Syria Amid Arms Buildup

Diplomatic sources in London estimate 359 Russian military advisers in Syria. They report arms shipments totaling 1.3 million dollars plus previous 36 million dollars, with inventories including T-54 tanks, self-propelled guns, armored carriers, field guns, anti-air guns, MIG fighter jets and motor torpedo boats. Further Soviet arms, including submarines and 120 planes, may follow after Syrian defense minister visit to Moscow.

London Syria Russia Suez Khaled al Azem Moscow

Mike Todd Name Raised In Hearing In Libel Trial

In Los Angeles the defense witness Fred Meade testified that Mike Todd disclosed information to Confidential during a libel trial related to a scandal magazine. Todd denied the claim in New York, saying he tried to dissuade the writer Conrad from using any material and would not recognize Meade if he fell over him.

Los Angeles Mike Todd Confidential Magazine Fred Meade Confidential Whisper Todd Yesseri Todd Elizabeth Taylor Meade Hollywood Research, Inc Hal Conred New York Conrad Hell

Red Fleet May Head to the Middle East Mystery Warships

British newspapers speculate that two Soviet warships passed through the Straits of Gibraltar without lights. The 15,450 ton cruiser Mikhal Kuiuzov and an unidentified destroyer may head toward Albania for a courtesy visit. A British admiralty spokesman says there is no confirmation of their current location or destination. The U.S. and British Mediterranean fleets will participate in NATO exercises in the eastern Mediterranean next month.

London Straits of Gibraltar Mediterranean Mikhal Kuiuzov Albania U.S

Tractor-Trailer Hits Auto Fatality Reported

A tractor trailer struck a car on Route 18 causing one death. Police said the car was headed west while the truck traveled north on a county road. Weather forecast warned of wind and cooler conditions with possible showers and rain by Friday night. Fishing Creek dam level rose four inches below the top this morning, with water consumption 2.911 million gallons plus regional sources noted.

Caf Bass Maryland Fishing Creek Nis Liam B. Burall Singanore

Chesapeake and Potomac to Spend 28000 at Brunswick

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. announced Maryland expansion plans totaling 755000. Projects include 28000 for Brunswick, 11000 for Eastport submarine cable, 20000 for Ocean City dial system, 37060 building in Preston, 289090 switchboards in Hagerstown, 45000 to increase Cumberland exchanges, and 1000 to connect more telephones in Wheaton and Hustisville areas.

Baltimore Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Maryland Eastport Aptapolis Wils Ocean City Ital Preston Hagerstown Cumberland Brunswick Wheaton Hustisville Prince Georges Montgomery

Charges Brought Against Hoffa by CIO Ethics Panel

The CIO Ethical Practices Committee fired charges against James R. Hoffa Teamsters vice president. The announcement said the report includes charges based on evidence and testimony before the McClellan committee Hoffa testified before the Senate Rackets Committee and claimed memory lapses leading to a suspension of hearings by Sen McClellan.

Washingt Cio Ethical Practices Committee Teamsters James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa McClellan Midwest Teamsters Senate Rackets Sen McCiellan Id Ark Whi Jelian

Russian Claim May Be Backed By Facts

Secretary of State Dulles said Russia’s claim of testing an intercontinental missile probably has some factual basis. He warned the United States faces a formidable threat and cited Soviet progress in Syria as a factor. He noted large amounts of Communist military equipment alarm neighboring states and indicated the U S would consider permits for Chinese correspondents on their merits.

Washington Dulles Russia United States Free World Syria Red China State Department

White Pupils Shun School First Day in Cole’s Grade School

School officials awaited white attendance on the first day of classes in Cole’s grade school. No white students arrived, though 40 to 45 were expected. about 50 Black students attended. Carp, a town of roughly 250, lies in southern Illinois near St. Louis and near the Kentucky border.

Colp Hi 2 Cole’s Carp Ilinois St. Louis Kentucky Line

Situation In Syria Serious Says Knowland

President Eisenhower met with Republican congressional leaders to review Syria. Len Knowland described the situation as serious noting pro Communist developments in Syria were raised at the Tuesday morning conference with Eisenhower.

Syria Knowland Washington Eisenhower Len Knowland Eisd

Collision at Shookstown Road Leaves Cars Damaged

Two cars sustained more than 800 in damages in a morning collision at the Shookstown road and Baughiman's Lane intersection. William Henry Scott and Sandra C. Fox were involved. Scott cited for failing to yield. Another crash at Sixth and Bentz streets injured Charles G. Mitchell and William T. Brown with Brown charged for inadequate brakes.

Shookstown Road Baughiman Shookstowns Wiliam Henry Scott Sandra C. Fox Frederick RFD 3. Corp William Boone Baughman Mitchell Bernard King Brown

Arm Injury Threatens County Demonstration

Ten year old Jo Anne Stansfield fractured her right arm while playing near her home. She planned a Wednesday demonstration at the Timonium State Fair with Marsha Misnick but now rehearsals must adapt to her cast. They will meet at the Stansfields to work out a new routine so the show can go on.

Jo Anne Stansfield Country Club Heights Jo Anne Timonium State Fair Marsha Misnick

Asian Flu Mildness Expected By Public Health Official

General Leroy E Burney said the Asian influenza would likely produce only 1 2 percent infection with mild symptoms similar to common illnesses. He warned the disease could worsen but noted no evidence of increased virulence. He noted vaccination progress aims at 60 million doses by February and stressed community impacts if 10 percent of an area were ill at once.

Washington Leroy E. Burney Gay U S. Pubiic Health Service Burses Association of State and Territorial Healthers of United States Burney Idial

Greenbelt Homes Residents Plan Court Appeal Over Dog Ban

Forty residents of Greenbelt Homes in Greenbelt Maryland plan a court appeal after eviction notices are sent by the cooperative board. The 85 percent member community voted to bar dogs and cats and the board acted to evict the holdouts. Mrs George J Bradley said the appeal would occur after notices arrive.

Greenbelt Greenbelt Homes Prince Georges County George J. Bradley Sst

Aly Khan’s Brother Marries London Model Nina Dyer

Prince Sadruddin Aly Khan’s younger brother wed London model Nina Dyer in a schoolhouse on Lake Geneva in Bellerive Switzerland. Mayor Emile Jacques conducted the civil ceremony in the school office as children watched. The term had begun but no heavy work occurred. The couple sat under a cows-in-pasture image while the prince placed a diamond circlet on the bride.

Bellerive Switzerland Aly Khan Prince Sadruddin London Nina Dyer Lake Geneva Emile Jacques Ina Sedruddin Chais P Passure

Senator Smith Denounces Mansfield on Eisenhower Ambassadorship View

Senator H Al exander Smith of New Jersey challenges Senator Mansfield and Senator DuMont that President Eisenhower was uninformed or naive in claiming political contributions do not influence ambassadorial appointments. The dispute centers on influence in diplomatic postings and the integrity of the appointment process.

Mansfield Washington Sen H. Alexander Smith Mansfield DuMont Eisenhower

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Housing Authority of Marie E. G. Hudson Hract North Bentz Street Sixth Street Five and Half Street Department of Public Improvements Conway's Electric Company Reformatory For Males Washington County Iefers Junior Fire Company Parkway School East Frederick New College Tovecce Delbert S. Null Airsin Henn F. A. Daves Daniel Lougaran Mary Hodgson Ira F. Ray Harry Hamilton Elmer Stockman Seryl- Save-U Association Graceham Boy Linda MacMahon al Munocacy Fred- Myersville Farm Reserick Junction Potomat Weythé’ Frederick Memorial Hospital Ertan Red Fleet Bethesda William Washington Baltimore & Ohio Gaithersburg
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