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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

6

Resolutions Before Farm Bureau Here

Members of the Farm Bureau gathered at Frederick High School for the annual meeting and planned eight resolutions. Topics include easing health department rules for church suppers, opposing the River Bend dam near Dickerson in favor of smaller dams, and a tax and zoning study for the county. Also discussed were driver testing, license penalties, federal aid for expressways, and a right to work bill. Officers and directors were nominated, with Noah E Kefauver as president candidate and twenty others named for directorships.

Farm Bureau Frederick High School Health Department River Bend Dickerson Noah E. Kefauver East Church Street County Extension Planning and Zoning Commission Farm Organization Maryland Board of Education General Assembly Harold Free Thomas Armold James Shaif Noah E. Refauver Middletown James VW. Shaff Feagaville Carl K. Duvall Lewistown Charles W Mumma Creagerstown Isaac Nicodemus Liberty Harold £. Rhoderick Walkersville James Montgomery Urbana D_ Elwood Remsberg Woodville E. LeRoy Remsberg Jefferson Ronald E. Kling Braddock James E. Ferrell Petersville C. Albert Grossnickle Potomac River Burau, Inc Corps of Engineers Butler and Beall Hyde Frederick County Health Department

Youth Admits Slaying Two Men In Bath NY

A 17 year old youth, described as mild mannered and abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and coffee, confessed in writing that he shot Cecil Stratton, 42, on December 13 and Leo W. Brows, 38, for their automobiles. He announced the killings as he rode toward a hospital to visit his wife and newborn baby.

Bath N.Y Fred Sommer Fdr Cameron Mills New York Cecil Stratton Leo W. Brows

Senators Call for U S Antarctic Claims Policy

Two senior Republicans urge staking U S claims to Antarctica amid rising international interest. Rep Tollefson cites NSC guidance as House Foreign Affairs reviews the belated Antarctic relaims bill. Rep Judd warns that competing claims could lead to years of disputes unless Washington presses a just and equitable settlement.

Washington U.S Antarctic Tollefson RH 'Washi National Security Council Judd Subcontinent South Pole Moscow Radio New Zealand Britain France Norway Australia Argentina Chile Antarctica Panama Canal Cape Horn

Banker Admits Embezzlement in Bergen County

An 81 year old bank official pleaded guilty to embezzling about 104000 dollars over two years. Albert J. Schwenker, assistant treasurer and secretary of People’s Trust Co of Bergen County, cried as he admitted the crime before Rutherford’s commissioner with his minister present. He reportedly embezzled around 35000 annually, tied to a cashier at First National Bank of Oradell. The People’s Trust Co bought the Oradell bank in March.

Hackensack Albert J. Schwenker People’s Trust Co Bergen County Harrold E. Green Cherry Hills Reformed Church River Edge Schwenker Theodore Kiscaras Rutherford Kiscaras First National Bank of

Altar Boy Struck By Bullet At Funeral

A 12 year old altar boy was shot in the face at a graveside funeral in Barstow California. The 22 caliber slug grazed the jaw as three teens with rifles fired practice shots en route to the hills. The injury was described as not serious and the shooting as accidental. The rites for entertainer Anita Lessier were quickly ended.

Barstow Calif Zjohn Anita Lessier

Winners In Contest Are Announced

Winners in the annual Christmas Lighting contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Rama 2 were announced Friday night. Barncord of 6031 Charles Street Brigadoon won first place, Shankle took second, Mrs. William M. Millhouse third, and Harvey C. Butler Jr. fourth. Honorable mentions went to Col. Robert F. Barrick and others. Judges praised artistic merit and lighting technique.

Sthenya Ucyicung Junior Chamber of Commerse Ng GU Chuis Franklin ‘Shankle Biggs Avenue Wiliam M. Millhouse West Seventh Street Harvey C. Butler Jr Pine Avenue Col Robert F. Barrick East Second Street Richard L Harrigett J. Adee Shry North Market Street Franklin E. Stockman Fredsprint Benengeauue, Gals Sue East Fourteenth Street Charles V. Main I ‘A. Irvin Renn Frederick Count Alan Long Frederick Gas Co Frederick

D'Alesandro Not To Quit Race Claims Blur Maryland Primary

Baltimore mayoral ally says reports of Thom D'Alesandro withdrawing from Maryland Democratic primary are unfounded. They contend Tawes supporters spread wishful talk and no basis exists for a move to run for U S senate with Tawes. The page also notes a separate Christmas display scene at a Frederick Jaycee entry with various local names listed as contestants.

Baltimore Thomas D'Alesandro Maryland D*alesandro U. S I Millard Tawes

Grants To Spur Teaching Of Math and Science

The administration plans to ask Congress to fund a program awarding more than 100 million dollars to states to supplement salaries for science and math teachers, hire more staff, buy equipment, and strengthen state education departments. It also proposes federal scholarships and expanded graduate and teacher-training initiatives to boost science and math education nationwide. The plan follows rising demand after the Soviet satellite launches and includes funding for the National Science Foundation to expand fellowships and institutes, plus greater testing and counseling in high schools. Office of Education enrollment figures show 3,068,000 students in 1,896 institutions this fall, up 42 percent from 1956 and 45 percent above the fall of 1953.

Washington Congress Russia Department of Health, Education and Welfare National Science Foundation Office of Education Ibs Een

New United Engine Arrives at United Fire Company

A belated Christmas gift arrived at the United Fire Company this morning a 125 gallon pushper described as the largest Bren fighting equipment in Western Maryland. The Oren custom built engine will undergo tests expected to finish by January 65 to determine acceptance by the company. Alton Y Bennett president of the United says the engine carries 300 gallons of water and will be July equipped.

United Fire Company Maryland Ice Company Alton Y. Bennett Uniteds

Open letter references Indonesia West New Guinea crisis

An open letter discusses Indonesia's push for control of West New Guinea, citing Dutch expulsion of Dutch citizens and the 1949 independence framework. Hatta blames Western disruption in distribution and shipping for famine, criticizing the West Irian Action Committee and ongoing political pressure.

Irian Republic Indonesia Netherlands West New Guinea West Hatta West Irian Action Committee

Pied Piper Satellite to Carry Man Planned by 1963

Los Angeles Examiner reports Air Force and Lockheed near finalizing a contract to build the Pied Piper man carrying satellite with unmanned version ready about 1966 and manned version around 1963. Expected orbit duration is one month with a safe Earth return. No official Lockheed comment. Police pursue gunmen in kidnapping spree ending with release of the final captive in South Carolina.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Examiner Air Force Lockheed Aircraft Corp Examiner Washington Earth fromLockheed Pentagon

Two Young Brothers Die in San Antonio Fire

In San Antonio, Texas two brothers Raul Roque age 2 and Pablo Roque age 6 were burned to death yesterday as their father Guadalupe Roque struggled to keep their blind mother away from the blazing house. The parents tried to save the children but flames prevented further effort.

San “Antonio Tex Esterday Raul iPablo Reque Guadalupe Roque Roque Roquel

Two Men Treated For Stab Wounds and Slaying Near Reservoir

Two men were treated for stab wounds after a shooting incident near a reservoir in Hagerstown Maryland. Superintendent Daniel Sterling, 39, was shot in the upper leg and discharged. Paul Martin, 57, fired a shotgun, then wounded Sterling as he tried to enter his car. The episode began with a confrontation on or near reservoir property. Sterling died later in hospital. Police continued investigations into the assailant and circumstances surrounding the shots and injuries.

Hagersiown Wayfater Fort Worth Texiu Smithsburg Daniel Sterling Water Department Paul Martin Hess Finto Margie Bell Kirby Frederick Memorial Hospital David Marlin Gerles Charles Mumma Kenneth Parker Doubs Hagerstown Enhigie Ier Deparencn Martin Carroll Lane Kirby David Weedon Knoxville Himes Bouy Sterling Washington County Hospital

Wet Cool Weather Bets Eastern Half of Nation

Wet and cool weather spread through the eastern half of the country with more rain or snow in the northwest. Snow covered much of the Great Lakes overnight and pushed south into northern Indiana and Illinois as rain mixed with snow. Cold air moved southeast through the Plains, spawning showers east of the Mississippi and thunderstorms along the central Gulf Coast.

Associated Press Great Lakes Region Indiana Mlingis Plains Mississippi River Gulf Coast

Judge Denies Taking Bribe in TV Address

Chattanooga Tenn. Criminal Court Judge Raulston Schoolfield denied charges of taking a bribe. In a televised speech he dismissed the allegations as part of a contemptible plot. He accused the Senate Rackets Committee of pursuing him for his anti centralized government stance and for states rights. Senator Curtis said the judge overrated himself and asserted the committee has no plot against him.

Chattanooga Tenn Criminal Court Raulston Schoolfield Nashville Schoolfield Senate Rackets Committee Teamsters Union Asst. Dist. Atty Harold Brown Cordly Brown Sen Curtis R-Neb

State Highway Death Tail 1357 Te Daie-S42 186 To Date-t5

A brief item reports a state highway death near Te Daie and S42 with dated tolls reaching 186 to date. The notice notes ongoing crash concerns and highway safety inquiries as authorities review recent incidents.

Bomb Blast Harms Teen Moviegoers in Amaro City Theater

An improvised bomb exploded during a Walt Disney film at a crowded Amaro theater. Police report a blaze of orange red light hurled a teen from a seat. four youths injured slightly and one treated for burns. Officers suspect firecrackers. no fire reported.

Jerry Brewster David Palmer James Birchsfield Charles Ray Cox Lawrence Glover Gunis Wheever

Registrars To Be Dropped In Maryland System Shift

Maryland will phase out about 270 local vital statistics registrars on January 1 as a multicopy birth and death registration system rolls out. Dr. Perry F. Prather said the change speeds processing and improves insurance and burial-certificates access while physicians and hospitals forward notices directly to Baltimore. The shift replaces older, district-based reporting with centralized handling, reflecting hospital births and funeral director burials.

Maryland Perry F. Prather Maryland State Department A Health A- W Fullarton Fesrtment Baltimore PU Akihenats Ante Achoman Hedrich Fcian

Hancock Man Dies Of Burns In Pennsylvania Gas Station Blast

Daniel Smith, 51, of Hancock Pennsylvania, died from burns after a pumping station explosion sent him 30 feet into a nearby stream. The blast occurred at a Southern Pipeline Co station 42 miles north of Hancock early this morning, with high octane gasoline storage involved. Elmer Flowers said the cause was undetermined. Smith died at Berkeley Springs West Virginia hospital about 64 hours later.

Amonate Pocahontas Fuel Co Virginia Bluefield W. Va West Virginia William Fullarton Southwest Virginia Mitchell Harris Cedsar Bluff Hancock Prather Iars Smith Elmer Flowers Daniel Smith Pennsylvania Berkeley Springs

City Editor Quits To Become Golf Pro

CAMBRIDGE M D City editor quits to become golf pro Alfred Jackson, long time golf club manager, is saved from drowning in a pond at Winter Quarters by Robbins Stafford, Md police chief. The rescue followed a prior incident where the chief saved a boy, then returned to the water to recover the boy’s sled as a Christmas present.

Eid Bridge Banner Chicago Alfred Jackson Pocomoke City Robbins Akoreent

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