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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

Page

10

Accidents Send 6 To Hospital After Heavy Holiday Traffic

Six people were hospitalized after a string of crashes in heavy pre holiday traffic. The worst crash occurred at Grove Boulevard and Prospect Avenue harming Terry L. McDonough and causing $1,800 in damage to two cars. Police charged McDonough with a pending investigation and she was treated for a facial laceration. Another accident on South Carroll near East Patrick sent two young children to the hospital for examination. Vehicle damage ranged from minor to substantial, with a 1959 pickup and a 1961 Buick sustaining damages. A drunken driving charge followed a separate crash at West South and South Market Streets involving Carlos Earl Bartlett, who also faced reckless driving. Additional rear-end collision on West College Terrace involved Michael L. Buckenstaff and Roger M. Wetzel, with damages noted for both vehicles.

Grove Boulevard Prospect Avenue Terry L. McDonough Sjamsville Frederick Memorial Hospital Miss McDonough Prospect Street Charles W. Swomley RFD Walkersville Swomley United Ambulance Sundergill South Carroll Wilbur Huddleson Edgemont Road Huddleson Karen Joyce West South South Market Streets Carlos Earl Bartlett South Market Street Bartlett Wayne E. Huffer Jefferson Huffer Barrett Ford West College Terrace West Pat-rick Street Michael L. Buckenstaff East Fourth Street Buckenstaff Roger M. Wetzel East Smith Street Wetzel Buckenstaif Om East Chitch Theketon Gamvis Welham Beene William A Mutcknes 2 Main Hitpes Amd Chares

Stup declines reelection in Frederick city race

Alderman Lloyd R. Stup announces he will not seek another term on the Frederick City Board of Aldermen in 1962. He is the third current official to reveal plans for the upcoming June election, following Mayor Jacob R. Ramsburg and Alderman Robert E. Dailey Sr. Others, William B. Burrall Emmett R. Bowlus and William H. Bartgis, have yet to announce. Stup thanks supporters and notes an enjoyable three years in office.

Lloyd R. Stup Stup Jacob R. Ramsburg Robert E. Dailey Sr William B. Burrall Emmett R. Bowlus William H. Bartgis Frederick City Ofa Frederickity

Callup Probe Is Planned By House Veterans Panel

Washington AP The House Veterans Affairs Committee will scrutinize the administration policy of calling up National Guardsmen and Reservists. Chairman Olin Teague D Texas says hearings will be scheduled soon after Congress convenes January 19. He briefed President Kennedy, Veterans Administration, and Defense Secretary McNamara on the plan. The investigation will cover how many Guard divisions were mobilized and the implications for national defense.

Washington House Veterans Affairs Committee Ojin E. Teague D-Tex Kennedy Veterans Administration Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Congress Teague Teacue 4H Armored Texas Oider M Enianon Sime naBes Crardemen Magnifiee Marti Sah Ec al Ame Services

Rusk and Madrid Agree on Spanish Policy Steps

Secretary Janig Mae Madrid meets with State Dean RuFiWa to discuss Spanish governance and alignment with Western policy. Officials note cooperative talks despite fragmented phrasing, aiming to strengthen East West relations and security coordination.

Rusk Spain Janig Mae Madrid Af State Rufi Wa Eliot

Coldest Weather Yet Grips County With Freezing Temps

The county endured a night of frigid air with lows in the lower teens to 10 degrees at Unionville and 14 degrees at the State Police barracks. Officials forecast only slight relief with temperatures not rising above freezing and a chance of rain Sunday, possibly mixed with sleet in the west as clouds increase.

Unionville Weather Bureau

Banquet at Frederick Tailoring Company Honors Sagner Bride

More than 400 guests attended Frederick Tailoring Co’s Christmas banquet and dance at the Armory. Arnold Sagner and his new Argentine wife presided with Santa Claus disbursing gifts. Mrs Helen Tregoning led the social club, and Mr Greenhut, company manager, attended as the couple’s guests amid introductions to many employees. Local officials and gifts were distributed as the event closed.

Frederick Tailoring Company Armory Arnold Sagner Santa Claus Helen Tregoning Ada Betson Ford Sagner Arthur Green Betty Renn Frederick Tatterir Saben Robert 7 Rotert T Ia Mendes Young

Buttons Morgan Wins Second Wish Christmas With Family

Eight year old Big Kenneth Eugene Morgan known as Buttons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan of West Patrick Street, achieved a second wish by planning Christmas at home with his family after receiving a transistor radio during his hospital stay in Baltimore. He has undergone treatment for leg weakness and is scheduled to return January 17 for further therapy. His step grandfather Chester G Shaw delivered the radio and supports his daily progress as doctors work to restore his ability to walk.

Buttons” Morgan Buttons Kenneth Eugene Morgan Charles Morgan West Patrick Street Viel Radius Chester G. Shaw Kernan’s Childrens’ Hospital Baltimore Shaw Baltire

700 Ready For Rt 40 Ride For Civil Rights

Nearly 700 people prepare to join a peaceful freedom ride along Maryland and Delaware on U S 40 led by CORE. James Farmer says the act marks a national push to desegregate restaurants, with Baltimore and New Jersey Turnpike ends mobilizing, some demonstrators facing possible arrest.

Baltimore Maryland-Delaware U.S. 40 Congress of Racial Equality CORE Maryland James Farmer Farmer Interstate Commerce Commission Deep South Washington Gordon Carey Enon Baptist Church New Jersey Turnpike Carey Baltimore-Annapolis Carey Jarman Polce

Fichelberger Seeks Second Term as Register of Wills

Thomas Eichelberger announced his candidacy for reelection as Register of Wills, subject to the Democratic primary in May. He won the post in November 1958, unseating Republican Harry D. Radcliffe, and now leads the Maryland Register of Wills Association, with active involvement in state organizations and local veterans groups.

Register of Wills Thomas Eichelberger Eichelberger Harry D. Radcliffe Maryland Register of Wills Association Eichei Entigd Zion Scheol Biczs Hec American Veterans Hecs Ales Iwheprvient Hose Company

Unclear fragmentary note on a Lawrence Gibson case

Fragmentary text mentions a James son Serirg at Lawrence Gibson, with references to Trenton and Bresia, hospital, plus ages 32 and 8 and a Mrs. Jmce. Details are incomplete and names unclear, hindering full reconstruction of event.

Trenton Tarres Bresia Jmce Lawrence Gibson Ture

U N Forces Take Two Katanga Strongpoints In Elisabethville

U N troops pressed into Elisabethville Katanga capturing two major strongpoints as heavy fighting raged. The 6 000 man force reportedly overran the Lido Hotel and a railroad tunnel near the city center amid mortar and machine gun fire. Katangan forces retreated toward Kipushi or Kolwezi while Tshombe reportedly headed for Kipushi.

Elisabethville Katanga The Congo USN Kipushi Kolwezi Moise Tshombe Brussels Tshombe U.N Lido Hotel Trish Leopold Hi United Nations Sisl Camp Massart Belgium

Woman Found Dead In Virginia Near Hillsboro

An unidentified woman in her late teens or early twenties was found dead along a road from Hillsboro by Loudoun County sheriff deputies. Commonwealth Attorney Sterl ing Harrison stated today he could not determine the cause and suggested she may have died by her own hand or circumstances, as identification was not possible from the scene.

Hillsboro Loudoun County

Brave cold for trees Baltimore opening of memorial event

A frigid morning at 6:45 drew a crowd of about 700 people for the opening of the annual Christ Memorial State Department event. City officials and visiting dignitaries attended as ceremonies began despite the cold.

Baltimore Croup Sie of Christ N Department of Lac Hegate Ry & Am

Baltimore Priver Found Dead In Apparent Auto Crash

Police say 28 year old William Hare, a Baltimore resident, was found dead after a car crash. Initial reports indicate no foul play. the medical examiner awaits an official cause of death.

Priver Baltimore Wiliam Hare Tole Toon

Below Zero Marks Hit Northeast

The Northeast felt the chill as subzero temperatures swept parts of New York and New England. Rome reported five below zero, with Massena and Watertown at zero. Montpelier Vermont at -2, Caribou at -1, Lebanon at zero. Midwest areas stayed cold, Wisconsin dipping below zero in Madison and Green Bay, while the South and West saw milder readings. Snow and drizzle affected southern Rockies to Gulf states, Appalachians saw rain, and the Pacific Northwest had more precipitation with light snow in parts of Idaho and Michigan.

Midwest Upstate New York New England Rome Massena Watertown Mercury Monttpieter Caribou Gene Lebanon Wisconsin Madison Green Bay Plains Great Lakes Region Atlantic States Florida Rockies Texas Oklahoma Gulf States Appalachians West Virginia Pacific Northwest Washington Idaho Nevada Upper Michigan International Falls Minn Sioux City Iowa

Girl Delivers Flowers to Kennedy at Caracas Arrival

A Venezuelan girl named Maria Teresa Janeta Hernandez, saved by Texas doctors, gave Jacqueline Kennedy flowers when the presidential party arrived at Maiquetia Airport. Dr. Denton Conley of Basler University Hospital, Texas, led the operation to repair a birth heart defect.

Texas Jacqueline Kennedy Maiquetia Caracas Venezela Maria Teresa Janneta Hernandez Denton Coney Basler University Hoguial Conley ‘Serdar Conley Taree Thomas Edwardo P. Thomas Rockne'l Terrace Dr. Themes Manspapers “Sa United T Bert Boas Chidren

Veteran actor Wik Matar dies after long career

Obituary notes veteran character actor Wik Matar, known for roles in The Power and The Glory and later covering Buia Sage, died Thursday in New York. The longtime performer appeared in Ot and television work, leaving a mark on stage and screen.

New York Larix Serin Wik Matar Toes Tadhe Atx

Kennedy Visits Caracas Under Tight Security

President Kennedy arrived in Caracas with Venezuela's Romulo Betancourt, guarded by helicopters and a protected limousine route. Riotous crowds and past Nixon unrest marked the day as both leaders promoted Alliance for Progress and democratic governance amid Venezuela's post dictatorship era.

Caracas Venezuela Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Maiquetia Romulo Betancourt U.S San Juan Puerto Rico Presiden Betancourt Betancourt Franklin D. Roosevelt Americas Kennnedy Alliance For Progress Nixon Ind

Four Die In D C Fire In Row House Tragedy

Washington AP reports a two story brick house fire in the District killed four people trapped on the second floor. Lt Anthony Mileo says victims were found stacked in a rear bedroom. a fireman and two others injured. Fire started in the kitchen and spread up the staircase. Names tentatively identified include Rose Ann Jones Linda Ann Miller Paul Miller and Sally Williams. An investigation will determine the fire origin. The house housed 31 occupants and was an unlicensed boarding house.

Washington Anthony Mileo Mike Rose Ann Jones Linda Ann Paul Miller Sally Williams

Raindrops Drown Unconscious Cyclist In Taunton

Raindrops caused a cyclist to crash and lose consciousness in Taunton, England. The incident notes that the rider was submerged as rain fell, leading to a drowning below unsettled conditions. Other items mention refugee concerns and a foster parents plan involving Leo and his siblings.

Taunton England Graham — Enziar Fray

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