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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1960
Page
1
Nikita Khrushchev departs on an Asian swing visiting India Burma and Indonesia. The trip aims to bolster Soviet aid narratives and press for China Tibet diplomacy while Indian leaders seek progress on border disputes.
Frederick Castle, longtime water rents collector for the city, retires after 28 years of service spanning six mayors. Born June 3, 1887, he resided at Second and Market Streets and previously worked 11 years in the automobile business. He also served on the War Rationing Board during World War II.
Weather forecast notes potential thunderstorm development in the local area amid mild temperatures. A high of 62 degrees was reported at the police barracks, with 59 degrees at the Weather Bureau station. forecasters expect scattered showers and a thunderstorm possibility this afternoon.
A sailor received a two week jail sentence after a theft involving a dime box. The case was heard by Judge Edward Leary, who imposed the term after the defendant, identified as John Bryant Seaton, admitted to the crime. Seaton expressed remorse and referenced his guardians and family during the proceedings.
A horse stepped on Mrs. James Haught’s Volkswagen as she drove into town along S 35. Three horses were seen on the highway. one reared and stomped the car, breaking a headlight and denting the hood fender and roof. The horse fled with the others after the impact.
Relatives and several Roman Catholic organizations including St Anthony s Shrine Emmitsburg and Island Catholic Church Sanderson are named as beneficiaries in the will filed with Orphans Court. Specific bequests include 500 to a sister 100 to a niece and the residue to Mrs Lentz with executors listed as ENCOUUTIN and Holden S Felton. Market notes report a small early gain before a drift in New York stocks led by fractions and larger declines in key issues.
A new electronic surveying tool the Telurometer is employed in county surveying to measure long distances with high accuracy. It uses radio waves between master and remote units to determine lines over 330 miles and 152 kg line. delivers precise control at reasonable cost and supports ground and aerial measurements.
Washington area meatcutters union members vote to strike over contract terms. The walkout could affect operations at multiple stores in the region and spacer uncertainty about store reopenings and wage deals.
County records show 279 deceased voters removed to keep rolls accurate. Frederick County lists 41 heirs and other names removed from voting lists as required by law. Primary and general election eligibility rules apply. residents age on or before November 1 may register and vote.
Roy Mack ex owner of the Philadelphia Athletics dies at 69 from a heart attack in Bryn Mawr hospital after a career that included moving the team to Rio alio as vice president and involvement in a sale. His brother Earle Mack and other team officials commented on the succession.
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Belgrade AP reports Aloizije Cardinal Stepinac, 62, spiritual leader of seven million Yugoslav Catholics and critic of the Tito regime, died today in his native Krasic after years of confinement since a 1953 prison term. His death ends a controversial arc tied to wartime collaboration claims and later Vatican-Yugoslavia tensions.
The Associated Press notes special library items moved into German custody during the Nazi era. Temperatures will average three degrees below normal. An accidental death verdict was returned for Peter Stenhold after a weekend scooter collision in Garrett County. Weather outlook shows highs 39 to 45 with light precipitation.
Chief Judge Roszel C Thomson signed an injunction banning segregation at the Opera House in Frederick. The ruling forced immediate closure of the theatre as landlord Marva Theatres Inc could not operate under the court order. Frederick Theatres Inc owns Tivoli Theatre which remains unaffected by the suit. The city council sought a non-discrimination clause in future leases but reserved the right to deny leases for municipal space needs.
President Eisenhower flies from Andrews Air Force Base to a missile testing center on the Atlantic coast near Florida. The trip, lasting three to nine hours, is part of a defense controversy with critics arguing it may affect arms policy and deterrence amid tensions with the Soviet Union.
William Riles, chief supervisor of assessors for the State Department of Assessment and Taxation, met with County Commissioners and the County Supervisor of Assessors in the Commissioner of Office this morning. The discussion focused on assessment procedures for farms and personal property.
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