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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1958
Page
9
U S Department figures show unemployment leaping to 4.494 million as factory jobs fall by 2.158 million to 62.238 million. Weekly hours shrink to 30.7, earnings dip to 8127, sparking renewed calls in Congress for faster economic aid.
At a state dinner for foreign mission chiefs in Washington President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower hosted French Ambassador Herve Alphand and Tunisian Ambassador Mongy Slim, amid strained relations after a Tunisian village bombing. Soviet ambassador Mikhail Menshikov attended, planning to leave quickly due to the tension. The event began a two dinner sequence with tonight's attendance by Menshikov.
Five teens drowned and five students were injured as a dark street collapse led to a late night incident near Northeast High School in Pocatello Idaho. Lincoln's Birthday holiday closures affected banks and offices. Coroner Allen Manning identified the five victims as Lanona Webster William Clark Dwenna Noadward Verda Mae Stone and Marilee Smith.
Col Frank Egerton Powell, retired Army officer and Cumberland leader, died yesterday at Walter Reed Hospital after four weeks of illness and recent surgery. A native of Cumberland, he was an athlete in youth and served tours in Panama Puerto Rico and Europe. He lived in Cambridge during much of his career and later became director of the First National Bank in Cumberland. He chaired the Fort Cumberland Bicentennial Committee in 1955 and is survived by his widow Ruth Cochrane a daughter Helen Wise two brothers Garland Powell Virgil Powell and two sisters Olive Shirley.
A Baltimore woman, Willa C Meyers, 40, was found dead on her Brooklin Park front porch as a record cold snap hit Maryland. The temperature was seven below at discovery, with Cumberland recording one below and Town Hill Mountain noted as the coldest spot. Garrett County schools closed due to snow and icy roads, with traffic cautions issued on Western Maryland main routes. The Weather Bureau warned the cold would persist through Friday.
Secretary of State Dulles urged France and Tunisia to settle their rift and restore friendly ties during a news conference. He said a foreign ministers conference is not essential before a summit, and that consensus at a summit remains possible. Dulles did not commit to exact actions, noting Ambassador Slim asked for U N Security Council consideration and leaving options open.
The Board of County Commissioners sold a 2.5 million dollar school bond issue maturing over 25 years at a net interest cost of about 2.814 percent. Bids from Phelps, Fenn and Company and Robert Carrel and Sons and Associates led the process with others listing rates near 2.82 percent to 2.90 percent. Proceeds fund Frederick Junior High School costs and begin the new building program, including the Walsville school and additions at four other schools.
A New York judge heard a case where a high school student admitted he cannot read his diploma and faced sentencing. The Brookyln student, named George Goldstein, pleaded guilty to assault charges from a September incident. He was among youths observed during court procedures as part of parallel educational programs.
In New York a 16 year old witness, Roger AMcShane, testifies under heavy cross examination about the night July murder of Farmer, linking six of seven defendants to the park scene in upper Manhattan. The charge is first degree murder covering the assault on Farmer, with more testimony to come.
President Eisenhower told Soviet ambassador Mikhail Manshikov that the United States seeks improved relations through patient negotiation. The two men discussed a possible summit conference and noted a recent agreement to exchange visitors and information. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes with photos taken in the president’s office.
Jersey City officials announced the water main leak was pinpointed at a basin near the small revolving reservoir under Hacker Sack River, ending a state of emergency after hundreds of workers searched since Sunday night. A third of the population faced water shortages, many schools closed, and extensive plant shutdowns cut water use.
Baltimore Colts President Carroll Ragenas announced Ewbank will remain head coach for two more seasons. The team, in playoff contention, finished 7 5 last year after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. the 1957 season plans were outlined in a press party.
Five children planned a campout and disappeared in a wooded area near Ocean City Florida. Police and servicemen joined a search for Susan Urack baton 9 Deborah 10 Jimmy exell 9 Colleen Kelle cry Uy 12 and Richard 12. Neighbors said the group carried blankets food a bow and arrow and a air site.
The wills of Milton A. Rickerd and Mrs Eva Sharer were probated in Orphans Court. Rickerd directs cash conversion and equal shares to nieces and nephews. executors named include Gardner and Myers. Sharer leaves 22000 to a son and 3200 to a daughter, with real estate options for the son and residue to seven children. Anna Bentzel named executor. Will dates: September 30, 1959. April 17, 1931.
Mixed local notes report a Home Remedy for cold exposure including foot care and warm clothing. The piece also covers Frederick County school board deliberations on employing a consulting firm for a district survey while excluding Walkersville junior high and upcoming elementary bids. Additional items include a former city hospital employee’s sentencing and other market updates.
A referendum mechanism was approved by the Board of Aldermen to allow votes on any city election issue with a three fourths majority or a petition by 600 voters. The fluoridation proposal, backed by Alderman Charles P. Staley and the county dental association, has sparked both support and opposition.
The Public Service Commission authorized two thirds of the requested rate increase for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co in Maryland. The decision narrows the raise to about six million dollars while critics warn of higher bills for customers. Local authorities including mayors and councils across several Maryland towns protested the proposed hike. W. G. Morvell of C and P voiced disappointment, noting the order yields less than three quarters of needed revenue and arrives late. The case also involved education department plans for a revised schedule tied to a New York school-building project and future construction surveys. The outcome could raise monthly bills by roughly 90 cents for Maryland customers. Meanwhile New York City Protestants elected Rev Dr Gardner Calvin Taylor as council president.
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