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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

11

Rice Opposes Vetoed Tax Plan Rife With County Share Debates

ANNAPOLIS delegates reconsider a bill to share Maryland's distilled spirits tax with counties. Mayor Donald B. Rice opposes overriding Governor McKeldin's veto, urging cities receive their just share. Frederick County backs the measure, aiming for $40,000 yearly extra revenue, while the League of Municipalities pushes a broader city county fiscal study. Delegates delayed the measure and may act soon.

Annapolis 7 Donald B. Rice McKeldin General Assembly Maryland Melvin H. Derr Frederick County Annapolis Rice Frederick City Derr League of Municipalities

Four Way Split On Bricker Plan In Senate Vote

In Washington a four way split among Senate blocs formed new barriers to any constitutional amendment on treaty powers. Bricker’s proposal would limit treaty scope and require congressional oversight of other international amendments. Leaders expect a showdown vote as Knowland pushes revised versions cleared by the White House while Kefauver’s group, 15 to 20 strong, resists any amendment now.

Washington Senate Sen Bricker Ohio George D-Ga Eisenhower Knowland California GOP White House Kefauver D-Tenn

City Flurries Return as Snow Forecast Calls May Snow

The weather office issued a snow likely forecast amid near average temperatures and a 26 degree low with heavy frost. Cloudiness to increase tonight with a 23 to 24 degree low, a partly cloudy Friday and milder Saturday. Light snow reported in Pittsburgh and parts of West Virginia, but uncertainty remains for the local area.

Weather Bureau Pittsburgh West Virginia

Hollywood Hotel Shooting Ends With Gunman Surrender

Three people were wounded at a Hollywood hotel before a heavily armed pursuit led to the Wadsworth Veterans Hospital. Albert Markle, 32, held officers at bay while speaking with a priest for about 90 minutes before surrendering to Lt. F. W. Green. Earlier, Markle had fired at Mrs Simmons and others, injuring a nurse and Charles Piers.

Hollywood Wadsworth Veterans Hospital Albert Markle al Barr Markle Frederick Lamb Jr F. W. Green Green Barr George Lawless

Past Exalted Rulers Night At Frederick Elks Lodge

Frederick Lodge 684 BPO Elks observed Past Exalted Rulers Night at a regular Wednesday meeting. Initiatory services instructed a class into the order. Presiding officer John S. Miller, with Past Exalted Rulers Henry Schueler Delbert Null James Zimmermann Marshall McCauley Benjamin Rosenstock Paul Strine Grover Ponton and Paul McCarthy assisting. The lodge, 52 years old, has 18 living Past Exalted Rulers. A buffet supper preceded the meeting.

Frederick Lodge 684 BPO Elks John S. Miller Henry Schueler Delbert Null James Zimmermian Marshall McCauley Benjammin Rosenstock Paul Strine Grover Ponton Paul McCarthy Lodge Frederick Lodge

Farm Price Supports Up For Examination

The Senate House Economic Committee, with Republican and Democratic members, examines the Eisenhower administration tax program and its farm price supports. Secretary Benson presents the administration plan for gradual shift to flexible supports while Secretary Humphrey continues debate over whether individual taxpayers receive adequate consideration in the proposed tax changes.

Washington Senate House Economic Committee Benson Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey

Gas Storage Bill in Annapolis Aims to Permit Big Reservoirs

A bill to permit storage of natural gas in large underground reservoirs was prepared for introduction in Annapolis today by Fletcher Lofstrand Republican from Prince Georges and Montbomenesh.

Annapolis P Fletcher Prince Georges Lofstrand Montbomensh

Board Approves School Improvements and Ford Fellow Findings

The Board of Education approved a $39,327 contract with Lloyd C. Culler for Brunswick High School upgrades including kitchen and home economics room conversions with rewiring and new fixtures. Miss Louise Weagly, Ford Foundation fellow, shared curriculum observations from a year of study across multiple states and schools.

Board of Education Lloyd C. Culler Brunswick High School Louise Weagly Frederick High School Ford Foundation Culler Miss Weagly Frederick County Fund For ‘the Advancement of Education Ford Foundation Robert L. Warfield Vernon Cobrentz Amos A. Holter Jacob R. Ransburg Joseph F. Rhoderick Harry O. Smith Frederick Betty Ann Thompson Duval We Oqweauuel Tigi SkuvUl Eugene W. Pruitt Columbia University New York North Carolina Georgia Alabama Texas California Oregon Washington State Colorado Chicago Evanston, Li Mary H. Wilson Doubs Pholls Hedeman Buckerstown Thelma B. Davis Libertytown Marjean Fischer Walkersville High Dorothy Freed Catherine B. Dorcus Woodsboro Lillian Thomas Joy Ralph Dyer Buckeystown Franklin Wood Elm Street Julia Montague Ada R. Kinna Parkway School Wood State Teachers College Frostburg Mary J. Weedon

Lattner Signs with Steelers Mon Decisive NFL Move

Notre Dame All America halfback Johnny Lattner has signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the NFL club announced. Lattner joins the Steelers after starring for Notre Dame this season, adding a noted back to Pittsburgh’s backfield.

Steelers Lattner Pittsburgh Johnny Lattner Notre Dame Pittsburgh Steelers

Washington Zip to progress in Eisenhower program

Speaker Martin forecast the Eisenhower program would be mostly enacted before Congress adjourns, provided Republicans win the November elections. He praised a new Washington atmosphere, curb on corruption, mass deportations, and a tightened federal payroll, saying GOP gains are essential to reelect a Republican House and Senate.

Washington Martin Eisenhowser Congress Massachusetts Republican National Finance Committee Eisenhower House Senate

Soviet Spy Rostorovov Beria’s Protégé Sheds Light in Tokyo

American sources reveal Rostorovov Beria’s ally in Japan as the chief Red spy, a Beria protege, who sought asylum Jan 24 and reportedly switched sides after direct orders from Moscow. Claims note his Tokyo circles, social access, and cooperation with U.S. agents on Okinawa.

Tokyo Yuri A. ‘Rastovorov Russia Red Japan Lavrenti Beria Secret Police Rostovorov Foreign Office Beria MVD Rasteveropy Secret Service Moscow Jong U.S. Army Far Rastogorsk Okinawa

Hood College president resumes duties after health scare

Dr. Andrew G. Truxal returns to full duties as Hood College president with a large campus turnout at a mid day chapel. He speaks on interdependence of people and institutions, noting global connections from Sarajevo to Saigon and urging continued engagement beyond isolationist views.

Dr. Truxal Hood Andrew G. Truxal Hood College Brodbeck Hall St. Paul's Eeeed Truxel van Archduke Sarajevo Berlin Cape Town Hong Kong Saigon Cairo Milan

Comedy Of Errors Sells Out Twice At OSU Theatre

Ohio State University theater presented Comedy Of Errors to two audiences in one night. Prof W Hares Yeager said he sold the entire house to two groups, Columbus branch of the American Association of University Women and a university department, prompting a special Saturday performance to seat everyone.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Theaters W. Hares Yeager American Assn

City Officials Confer With Dr Abel Wolman

City officials meet with Dr Abel Wolman Baltimore engineer head of civil engineering at Johns Hopkins University to review studies on Frederick water supply and plan a report to Mayor and Aldermen likely at a special session. Also notes a Washington group of Maryland Delaware poultry growers informed on price study and potential emergency aid.

Abel Wolman Baltimore Frederick Donald B. Rice W Raymond Walter William J Davis Wolman Jonas Hopkins University Washington Maryland Delaware

Bodies Of 341 Dead Pilgrims Recovered At Allahabad Stampede

New Delhi reports 341 bodies recovered after the Kumbh Mela stampede near the Ganges Jumna confluence. Officials say total deaths may reach 500 with about 1,000 injured as three million pilgrims converged, many washed downstream and Nagas blamed for panic. Prime Minister Nehru said the tragedy ended within 15 minutes amid slippery ground from overnight drizzle.

New Delhi India Allahabad Ganges Jumna Nehru

French Lose Strong Post In Laos Amid Vietminh Push

In Indochina the French conceded Muong Hoang post guarding Luang Prabang as Vietminh forces moved 50 miles from Muong Negor, capturing Muong Sai and Ban Nam Bac. Refugees streamed toward Luang Prabang as French airlift operations began to supply the beleaguered capital.

Saigon Indochina Jos Muang ‘Aol Luang ‘Prabang Nam Hoa Muong Negor Luang Prabang Vietminh Muong Sat Ban Nam Bac Muong Sai Laos

Vogeler sues ITT over 17 month imprisonment claim

Vogeler 40 sues his former employer International Telephone and Telegraph Co. in Supreme Court charging negligence led to his 17 month imprisonment in a Hungarian Communist jail. He seeks $500000 in damages from ITT and a subsidiary International Standard Electric Co. after filing last August.

New York P—Raber Vogeler International Telephone & Telegraph Co Ins Supreme Court International Standard Electric Ga

Western Big Three Reject Molotov Plebiscite Plan

The Western powers dismissed Molotovs plebiscite idea as propaganda and pressed for free elections to unify Germany. They expect a new plan on free elections, while noting East German Premier Grotewohl backed Molotov. Bidault urged Germans to elect their own unified government in a free election.

Berlin VY. M. Molotov Molotov Anthony Eden Eden Russia Moscow Soviet Union Montatew China Asia V. ‘M. Molotov U. S Dulles Eisenhower East Germany Germany Austria Otto Grotewohl East Berlin East West European Defense Community Bidault

Pope Pius Shows Continued Health Improvement

The Vatican says Pope Pius continues to improve from his ailment and has had a restful night. The Holy See notes steady progress in recent days and reports the Pope received Msgr Mantini for discussion of church affairs.

Vatican City Vatican Pius Vatican Press Office Msgr Giovanni Battista Mantini

Charges Entered on Andrews and Shipley in Little Rock

Lloyd B. Andrews of Little Rock was charged with intoxication and loitering and jailed under 24.80. Lieutenant Phebus and Sergeant Simmons made the arrest. Michael J. Shipley of North Marked Street received four summonses from Officer Dorsey on a charge of ceading 36.

Lloyd B. Andrews Little Rock S. C Lieut Phebus Sergt. Simmons Michael J. Shipley North Marked Street Dorsey

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