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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 02, 1961

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Passengers Of Seized Ship Freed In Recife

In Recife, Brazil, nearly 600 passengers of the hijacked river Santa Maria left the ship after more than a day in captivity. Tugboats ferried them ashore to the Portuguese Club while U.S. citizens offered lodging and authorities kept crowds back as negotiations with Capt. Henrique Galvao concluded.

Recife Brazil Santa Maria Atlantic Caribbean Henrique Galvao Galvao U.S

Bill Would Give Frederick County 76710 Revenue Boost

A bill before the Maryland Legislature would raise beer and wine taxes, boosting Frederick County revenue by 76710 according to State Alcoholic Beverages Division official Roger Laynor. The estimate covers various counties and city impacts, with Baltimore City alone projected to gain 1001370. Also notes East Germany prison sentence for a farmer who sent farm reports to the West.

Annapolis Frederick County Roger Laynor State Alcoholic Beverages Division Laynor Baltimore Calvert Caroline Charleswick Garrett Jarford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince Georges Queen Annes St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico & Worcester Baltimore City Berlin East Germany Volksstimme Roland Findeisen Meinersdorf Germany West Berlin

Wee Women This Is Samuel Not As Stupid As He Seems

Fragmentary line presents a personal aside about a boy named Samuel, noting a perception of his intelligence. The text appears as a stray snippet without clear context or a discernible news angle.

Samuel

Four Guilty Of Benefits Fraud In DES Probe

The Department of Employment Security pursued a court probe into last winter’s state benefits misuse. Five fraud cases involving up to 205 dollars were heard. four defendants were found guilty and fined. Most money would have been paid if claimants had reported outside earnings. one defendant was acquitted.

Department of Employment Security Clarence Shull, Jr Byron Thompson Leo S. Fritz South Market Street Lester Cole East South Street Edward W. Weedon Route 5 William Cranshaw Lincoln Apartments Glenn W. Kauffman Jr Route 3 Kauffman Shull Thompson Clark W. Smith Buckerstown William Newcomer Jack Forsythe Smith Newcomer Forsythe Manuel Weinberg Forest Benson Washington, D. C Wilbur Lee Ford Ford Jefferson

Market Pushes Ahead in Early Trading

New York markets moved higher in active trading as President Kennedy proposed a sweeping anti recession program to Congress.

New York Kennedy Congress

Optimist Clubs divide funds for scholarships and projects

At a joint Optimist dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel $3,039 from a Christmas sale and $900 donated by Harry Rosenfeld were allocated. The Rosenfeld fund will aid boys with scholastic grants who still need money for books and college costs, on a loan basis to be repaid after graduation.

Francis Scott Key Hotel Harry Rosenfeld Frederick Rosenfeld George Barthel Braddock Heights Optimist Club Barthel Bors Thomas O'Toole Daniel Buza Buza T * Apprec-Iaiali Clarence Snyder Evening Mist Club Braddock Heights Club James Dorsey M.C.A Pop Warner Football League Elm Street Grafton Braddock Heights

Maryland observes coldest day as groundhogs see shadow

The Associated Press reports Maryland faced the season’s coldest day with subzero readings across western and central counties while the Eastern Shore stayed near zero. Towns like Hagerstown Cumberland Frostburg Oakland and Cambridge posted lows from 21 below to 1 above, and a fishing party vanished in Dorchester County as a bitter morning persisted.

Tne Associated Press Maryland Dorchester County Vernon Morris Vernon Morris Jr Toddville Ronald Morris Lakesville Bay Area Cumberland Town Oakland Frostburg Baltimore Mercury Salisbury Cambridge

County approves aid for unemployed residents

County Commissioners late Wednesday approved $1,000 in county funds for the Frederick Welfare Department to assist the locally unemployed. The aid will be tested for one month as applications are processed, with officials noting many unemployed lack insurance or welfare eligibility. The program aims to measure need before broader action.

Welfare Department Frederick Onty- Welfare Department Geneva Barthel Mimihai Monaro Department

Groundhog Day Frost Deepens as Frederick Hits 11 Below

Frederick records 11 below zero the coldest since 1934 amid scattered snow and drifting. Officials note February patterns mirror January with persistent winter, and forecasts suggest more snow and a long cold spell ahead.

Frederick Ground Hog Weather Bureau 5 Weather Bureau Degees Unionville

Maryland House and Senate GOP Teachers Pay Boost Proposed

A $13 million teacher pay bill, backed by the Maryland State Teachers Association, advances in both houses. House sponsors total 32 delegates, double last year, while four senators back the measure. The proposal contrasts with a modest increase in school spending in a committee plan supported by Gov. Tawes.

Annapolis General Assembly House Senate Maryland State Teachers Association Tawes

Mt Airy Fire Calls Reported In Morning Alarm

Mt Airy fire department responded to two incidents with minor damage. The first at 5 30 am was a residence of Mrs Bessie Davis in Mt Airy involving a small fire with little damage. The second at 11 30 am was a chimney fire in a Lisbon house.

Mt. Airy Bessie Davis Airy Lisbon

Northeast Cold Siege Continues

The Associated Press reports bitter cold gripping the Northeast for a third week with record low temperatures across major cities. The frigid belt stretches from the Atlantic Coast to the Upper Midwest, with subzero readings in New York, Newark, Boston, Michigan, and Minnesota. Snow and flurries appear in the Dakotas and Iowa while a cold front extends into Ohio and Virginia, leaving most areas except the Deep South and West near freezing or colder.

Associated Press North Atlantic Pennsylvania Lower Michigan Upper Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Mercury New York New York City Newark N.J Boston New England Midwest Traverse City Mich Penston International Falls Minn Lansing Detroit Atlantic Coast Dakotas Iowa Sioux City Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio West Virginia Virginia Missouri Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Trier Tex Rockies

Space Lecture At Detrick To Promote Youth Science

Freeman G. Lee, space technologist, will discuss space technology basics at Fort Detrick building 1301 room 100 at 7 30 p m. He studied physics at Maryland and high speed aerodynamics at California. Lieutenant Lee Erickson, U S Army, heads the Science Club for youths 14 to 18. Public attendance is invited.

Science Club Space Gy Freeman G. Lee Space Technst Mr. Lee University of Maryland University of California Los An Fort Detrick Lee Erickson U.S. Army

Fire destroys house on Col. Shreeve farm near West Friendship

A house on the Col. Shreeve farm near West Friendship was destroyed by fire this morning. Fire departments from West Friendship Clarksville Ellicott City and Sykesville responded to the alarm. No loss estimate was provided.

Col. Shreeve West Friendship Clarksville Ellicott City Sykesville

Man Frees Car From Snow Dies of Heart Attack

Melvin S Geisinger 62 of 419 South Market Street died from a heart attack after over exerting himself freeing his car from snow in his driveway near his Ox Fibre Brush Company job in Frederick. Autopsy at Frederick Memorial Hospital followed. he leaves wife Florence Bankert Geisinger and others. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home 1291 North Market Street Littlestown with Rev Lawrence H Rollen officiating. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery Littlestown. Robert E Dailey and Son funeral directors.

Melvin S. Geisinger South Market Street Geisinger Ox Fibre Brush Company Frederick Memorial Hospital George Daniel Katie R. Getzandanner Geisinger Frederick County St. Paul's Lutheran Church Littlestown Florence Bankert Geisinger Harold E_ Sheely Hanover Willard Beall Middletown Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Hazel G. Geisinger Baltimore North Market Street Lawrence H. Rollen Mount Carmel Robert E. Dailey and Son

Pennsy Train To Bowie Derailed

A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Philadelphia derailed today at a junction on the main line near Bowie Race Track in Prince Georges County Maryland. Emergency ambulance help was called and several cars were off the track. No immediate word on casualties.

Baltimore. Md Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Bowie Race Track Prince Georges County

Kennedy Macmillan To Confer In April

Washington AP Kennedy and Britain's Prime Minister Harold Macmillan will confer the week of April 2. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said informal talks are planned. The president invited Macmillan to discuss world problems and become acquainted.

Washington Kennedy Britain Harold Macmillan White House Pierre Salinger Ter Macmillan Macmillan

Two Girls Charged With Intent To Kill In Alabama

In Decatur Alabama two 13 year old girls Linda Higdon and Dorothy Holt were charged with assault with intent to murder eighth grade classmate Wuillene Hill after she found one of them smoking Hill was stabbed in the back in a Danville High School restroom and is in fair condition at Decatur Hospital. Morgan County Solicitor Miles Powell said the charges were filed and the girls were placed in county jail Tuesday night. Lt E B Watts said the girls admitted plotting to kill Hill.

Decatur. Ala Wuillene Hill Decatur Danville High School Morgan County Miles Powell Linda Higdon Dorothy Holt E. B. Watts Willene

Kennedy unveils broad economic program to curb recession

President Kennedy presented Congress with an 8500-word plan featuring faster spending, higher Social Security benefits, and unemployment extensions as unemployment rose by 900,000 in January to 5.4 million. He pledged further proposals within 75 days if business does not improve and outlined tax, wage, and credit measures, plus a new Labor Management Policy advisory group. The plan includes Social Security boosts for 42 million, a minimum wage rise to 1.25 dollars, and accelerated federal aid, with funding likely through a tax increase and new reform proposals. He also announced actions to release highway funds, expand urban renewal, and test food stamp programs in six areas. The unemployment figure remains a focal point for his aggressive policy package.

Washington Kennedy Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor West Virginia Pennsylvania Castern Kentucky Minnesota Dinois Detroit Paul Samuelson Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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