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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1956
Page
7
The forecast calls for highs near ninety in the afternoon with no rain in sight and below normal precipitation. Cooler weather is forecast by Sunday with scattered showers, though not heavy. Local water supplies rely on July rainfall, and a holiday weekend could worsen road conditions as people travel.
In Trial Magistrate Court five teenage boys pleaded guilty to unauthorized taking or driving a Crosley owned by Ollie Rosenberry. Names include Robert L. Borer Thomas Boser Thomas Schwartz Howard Smith and Gene Roberts. They received suspended sentences with restitution pending.
The Coast Guard proposed new safety inspection rules for passenger boats and small vessels, aiming to prevent disasters like the Lavin J. Marvel tragedy. The rule focuses on passenger limits and crew qualifications for party fishing boats, excursion sailboats, and ferry boats, with Oct. 16 public comments and a six month roll out after finalization.
President Eisenhower said the United States fully recognizes Egypt's sovereignty while pursuing a peaceful Suez solution. He explained that treaty rights guarantee free canal use by all nations and that Egypt cannot jeopardize these rights, clarifying Washington's position to Egyptian President Nasser.
In Mansfield Texas a mob of white men at the high school confronted Grady Haight Tarrant County assistant district attorney during the second day of registration for integration as federal judges and local officials push to enforce a court order. The crowd numbered around 130 to 400, and an effigy hung near the school entrance. Superintendent Huffman faced the crowd and warned of the looming mandate while noting doors at the back.
Vice President Nixon interrupted his New York work vacation to fly to the bedside of his critically ill father in California. The family physician in La Habra near Whittier said 78 year old Frank Nixon could die at any time after suffering a ruptured abdominal artery. Aides said no definite departure time from New York had been set but he was expected to leave later today.
The first elements of French troops were reported arriving in Nicosia to bolster the British-French position amid Suez tensions. A cargo ship with about 150 troops anchored off Famagusta as other ships were said to follow. An explosion damaged a British LST in Famagusta Harbor amid Greek Cypriot unrest.
Orville W. McNair Jr. searched his glove compartment while his two year old daughter Reba waited nearby. A truck struck the girl as she darted from between parked cars and she died at Maryland General Hospital about half an hour later. A bystander stated he did not realize he had hit anything.
Gettysburg Pa. The Woolson bronze depicts the Union veteran in a blue Army of the Republic uniform with a walking stick. The statue by Dr. H Howard Fairbanks will debut at the battlefield shrine. Gen Vos Grant WT, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant, will deliver the principal address for the dedication. The Sons of Union Veterans funded the project with about 17 000 dollars. Woolson died at 109 in Duluth Minn Aug 2 last year. Three Confederate veterans survive, oldest 113.
Damaging showers and thunderstorms hit the Mississippi Valley to New England. Wisconsin to New York report heavy rains, winds, and property losses including a roof loss in Florissant Missouri and damage in Belleville and Jamestown New York. Kodiak Alaska reports six of 268 inches and 13 bodies in related airliner crash aftermath with survivors.
Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer selects jurors from multiple districts for the September session of Circuit Court. The term begins Monday September 17 with a list of jurors including Katherine H. Cheatham Paul W. McAuliffe Arthur J. Forney and many others across Frederick Buckeystown Middletown Creagerstown Emmitsburg Urbana Liberty New Market Woodsboro Jefferson and surrounding communities.
The Associated Press reports Adlai Stevenson and Southern leaders unite for Democratic unity as Eisenhower endorses a Republican voter registration revamp. Southern states pledge support for Stevenson and his running mate Estes Kefauver with prospects of November votes. In Washington, Eisenhower praises a nationwide GOP women’s registration drive led by Bertha Adkins. Clinton High’s integration eases tensions after a week. Baltimore Colts sign end Tom Feamster from the Rams.
Miss Betsy J. Lovington ends her duties today as assistant Home Demonstration Agent for Frederick County. The extension office reports no immediate fill for the vacancy and anticipates Beatrice Fehr assuming combined duties. Lovington helped plan the Frederick Fair and supported 4-H clubs since February 1952, previously teaching home economics in Baltimore.
Ruth Ronsnith of Whitehall won a double championship in coconut cakes and homemade candies. Rachel Remsberg of Buckeystown and Geraldine Riha of Ferndale led dress and flower divisions, with Mary Twining of Glentem and Arata Dell of Finksburg cited for top entries as the Maryland State Fair enters its Labor Day weekend activities.
Harry P. Cain ruled against the Washington Pension Union, recommending the SACB order the group to register as a Communist front under the Subversive Activities Control Act. Cain said leadership linked to the Communist party has directed the union, though not all members are or were communists. The case covered hearings in Seattle and Washington, D.C.
An unexplained explosion aboard the 28,000 ton liner Himalaya killed one crew member and injured several others as the ship neared the Mediterranean. None of the 1,000 passengers were hurt. The Himalaya, under Capt H P Mallet, left England for Australia with 600 crew and 1,163 total capacity.
Senator Byrd reports U S civilian payroll expenditures reached 10.526 billion in fiscal 1956 ending June 30, surpassing 1953 and 1955 totals. He cites higher pay scales and warns of continued spending as Senator Johnston signals another pay raise push next session.
President Eisenhower announced another large Soviet atomic explosion, more powerful than last week’s, said to be in southwest Siberia. He criticized Soviet diplomacy while noting no change in U.S. defense plans and reaffirmed commitment to security. Also reports on political remarks and a murder verdict in Maryland.
The Russians canceled a two day British Russian track meet in London as a protest against the arrest of Soviet discus star Nina Ponareva on shoplifting charges. Ponareva fled after bail was set at 14 dollars and a Soviet Embassy official supervised her custody.
A Defense Department spokesman confirmed a 20 million dollar naval installation will be built in West Virginia though details are unclear. The Pentagon said it will not be a guided missile plant and gave no definite location.
In Ossining New York 27 year old Joseph L Reade died last night in Sing Sing prison by electric chair for the rape and strangling of his brother s wife and infant daughter A prayer on his lips marked the final moment of the execution which followed his conviction for the crimes.
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