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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1955

Page

4

Not Guilty Verdict In Club Knife Incident

A colored defendant, Bryant, was found not guilty before Magistrate Edward J. Smith in People's Night Court over a Saturday night knife incident on South Bentz Street. James L. Jackson was slashed after an argument over money for medical research. Bryant claimed Jackson struck first. Bryant received a possible sentence option of probation or suspended jail time, while another case involved Edwin F. Nikirk appealing a verdict. Jail terms were also issued for loitering and indecent exposure, with fines and alternate jail time.

South Bentz Street Edward J. Smith People’s Night Court Columbus Bryant All Saints James L. Jackson Paul Mossburg William Mutchner Jackson Edwin F. Nikirk Leo Brandenburg Nikirk Ruth A. Brandenburg Brandenburg Martin L. Kanode Jack B. Clary Frederick Nathan Dorsey

AFL Appeals for German Rearmament Support

The AFL urged Western European free trade unions to back Germany's rearmament, arguing military strength deters Soviet aggression. The move, approved by the AFL Executive Council, targets Germany and its unions while CIO leaders arrive for winter talks on an AFL-CIO merger amid ongoing issues over raiding protections.

Miami Beach Fla AFL Today Germany AFL Executive Council Europe Russia AFL George Meany Free World CIO Afl-Cio Meany Lonce

Two Get Long Terns For Bank Robbery

Baltimore February 7 The two men Earl Smith and John Foster were sentenced to 27 years each after pleading guilty to Maryland s largest bank heist. They and Clarence Duke McGann robbed 124000 from the First National Bank of Southern Maryland at Andrews Air Force Base last August 13. McGann drove the getaway car and was arrested for speeding minutes after the holdup. Smith and Foster were arrested in December. Judge Chesnut questioned them about about 100000 of the loot still missing.

Baltimore McGann Smith Foster W. Calvin Chessnu

Grange Meeting Endorses New Market Card Party Plan

Jefferson Grange backed a New Market Grange resolution for more loag facilities at Frederick High School and agreed to sponsor a card party. The group will run a Red Cross campaign in Jefferson District and noted a successful March of Dimes drive. Helen Iferl and Helen Remsburg named attendance captains. A Walkersville bowling party is set for February 13 at 7 45. Thurmont Grange invites skaters to the roller rink. Lectures featured readings on What Is A Farmer and Good Things About A Farmer.

Grant Jefferson Grange New Market Grange Frederick High School The Grange Aggreed Red Cross Jefferson District Community Service Committee March of Dimes Helen Iferl Helen Remsburg Walkersville Thurmont Grange Thurmont Bernard Remsburg

Amece meeting sets supper for winners after contest

A meeting on March 3 outlines supper for the winners of the Amece contest. Court News lists marriages, divorces, and property deeds across multiple towns with ages and places, including York Harrisburg Baltimore and Frederick. A Baltimore specialist was called to treat Dr M E Robertson in New Windsor, and a draft-extension bill for four years was debated in Congress with no organized opposition.

Baltimore M. E. Robertson New Windsor University Hospital

Top Man Sent To New York For Matusow Case

The Justice Department sent its top internal security official to New York to work with prosecutors on Harvey Matusow. Atty. Gen. Brownell vowed continued inquiry into Matusow’s varying testimony since 1952. Senate subpoenas for several witnesses were announced, delaying a Brandeis jury proceeding. Tobacco is North Carolina’s chief crop.

Washington Justice Department New York Harvey M. Matusow Matusow Congressional Department Asst William F. Tompkins Internal Security Division U. S. District Attorney Brand Jury Brownell Sen Eastland Dmiss Senate Internal Security Subcommittee

First robin reported near Willow Brook road

Mrs Casper C Moore saw a robin this morning at her home on Willow Brook road near the city, marking the harbinger of spring.

Casper C. Moore Willow Brook Road

Escape Plot Thwarted In Lancaster County Jail Yard

Two convicts Merle Hardy and Seymour Popkin attempted a jail break at Lancaster County Prison by fashioning a pick and using improvised tools to create an exit. They traversed the yard, climbed the roof, and planned to scale the wall before guards captured them. Hardy faced prior morals charges and pending transfer to Eastern Penitentiary. Popkin awaited transfer and a term. In sports news, the New York Giants signed Capital Airlines to fly the team to league cities for the 1935 season, using DC4 and Constellation planes on 24 chartered flights, including World Series trips.

Lancaster Lancaster County Walter N. Foust Merle R. Hardy Seymour Popkin Brooklyn N.Y J. Edward Wetzel Hardy Kenneth Pierce Pierce Sandra Lee Roanoke Eastern Penitentiary Popkin Birtholnes Mis- Faust Missippi River Minnesota Giants New York Capital Airlines Chiis Milwaukee Eason Cleveland

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