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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1957

Page

8

No Further Legislation Authorized In General Assembly Debate

The Montgomery county delegation met with County Commissioners to discuss pending measures and will study proposed bills before any action. Items include a county tobacco tax a school bond issue zoning referendum alcohol sales at the Francis Scott Key Hotel and a trailer coach tax in Frederick County Hood College state scholarships and a county jail prisoner work program.

General Assembly Francis Scott Key McKeldin Montgomery County Ramsburg Senate Hood College Frederick County Washington County

Middletown High School Band Seeks Uniform Funds

A community drive led by the Middletown Band Parents Association and sponsored by the AMVETS Post aims to raise about 4.50 per uniform for Middletown High School band outfits. About 630 letters went to families seeking voluntary contributions, with funds payable through the schools, AMVETS Post 9, or to treasurer Mrs. Austin Huffer. Jerry Marrone directs the band with Larry Ahalt as president. uniforms feature dark blue coats gray trousers and gold trim.

Middletown Middletown High School Band ‘Parents Association Middletown Amvets Armivets Band Parents Association Wilson Roberson Charles Remsberg Oscar Shafter Jr Austin Huffer Jerry Marrone Tthe Larry Ahalt Ithe

Nurse Missing On Coast Trip

Dr. James T. Dodge of Trenton and his nurse Mary Ann Scales of Bordentown vanished from the 34 foot Mary N II after the boat ran aground near Ocracoke North Carolina on a foggy choppy night. Coast Guardsmen searched sea and shore while spouses said their marriages were breaking up.

Ocracoke N. C James T. Dodge Trenton Dodge Weather Bureau Coast Guard

Snow Slides Slow Montana Highway 2 Clearance

Snowplows worked to clear a 10 mile stretch of U S Highway 2 in northwestern Montana as slides disrupted travel. Crews expect to finish by tomorrow or Thursday if more slides do not occur. Great Northern Railway trains ran up to eight hours late due to the slides.

Helena Mont Highway 2 Montana Great Northern Railway

Warned To Beware Of Stolen Money Orders

Postmaster James A. Grove warns merchants in Trenton New Jersey to beware nine stolen money orders issued yesterday at Groveville post office. The orders were taken by the purchaser after issuance and before payment. Seven orders for 100 dollars each range from 31,136,799 to 34,156,803. others are 73 dollars and 59 dollars numbered 34,136,806 and 34,136,807. Grove says banks have been contacted and police alerted.

James A. Grove Groveville Trenton N. J Ofier

Flood Threats Eased in Eastern Half of Nation

The Associated Press reports cooler, drier conditions reduced flood threats in much of the eastern half. West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania faced the worst of weekend floods while scattered precipitation lingered in the night. Rain and snowfell across the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes region was expected to see the system spread northward. Winds dropped from hurricane levels in the west but remained gusty in the plains. readings hit zero in parts of New England and northeast New York.

Associated Press West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Mississippi Valley Greats ‘Lakes Central Plains New England New York

U. S Money Cannot Save Asia but US Aid Aims High

The Eisenhower era advisory head Benjamin F. Fairless warned in Tokyo that U.S. funds may not save Asia’s uncommitted regions from communism, stressing aid should help people help themselves if they want freedom. In Washington, William M. Leiserson, ex-NLRA chair, died at 73 from a coronary occlusion. A remod eling at the Poolesville Presbyterian manse caused about 800 dollars in damage after a fire starting from a defective chimney. In New York, the stock market began a rally with early trading up as investors priced in optimism.

Tokyo Eisenhower Citizens Committee On Foreign Aid U.S Asia Benjamin F. Fairless U.S. Steel Corp United States Poolesville Montgomery County Hyattstown Fred S. McCickle New York

U S Presses Israel For Quick Reply On Middle East Plan

Washington reported the United States sought a rapid Israeli answer to a compromise proposal to end the withdrawal deadlock. The plan calls for an immediate U S backed declaration for free Gulf of Aqaba navigation and UN action to stop Gaza Strip raids, with Israel demanding Egyptian assurances first. Israeli forces had occupied Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh during October and November operations, despite six UN calls for withdrawal.

Washington United States Israel Egypt Abba Eban Dal ‘Les Gulf of Aqaba United United [Nations Action Gaza Strip Gulf of Aqajba Red Sea United Nations U.N. S U .N Gaza ‘Strip Sharm el Sheikh U.N

Lincoln Birthday Free Parking Observed Citywide

Cold snap hits Lincoln with 18 degrees at the airport and light snow possible tonight. The stretch ends with clearing and milder weather by Wednesday afternoon. observances include bank and post office hours, courthouse and city hall closed, while many offices and businesses stay open.

Lincoln Weather Bureau Frederick Gambrill State Park High Knob

Tax Claims Settled For 158 903 In Family Case

Tax court records show ix claims totaling 452.24 against the du Pont family of Ington Del and Nemours Corp sealed by agreement for 155 908. The IRS contended additional gift taxes owed on gifts in 1951 52 53 in Delaware Realty and Investment stock valued by IRS at 7399 a share, donors asserting about half that.

Washington du Pont Ington Del Nemours Corp Internal Revenue Service Delaware Realty and Investment Company Internal Revenue

Maryland Library Clubs plan Hood College convention

The Executive Board of the Maryland Council of Student Library Clubs met at Thurmont High School to finalize plans for the Spring Convention on Hood College campus March 23. About 600 youths and sponsors from Mary land schools will attend with Dr. Margaret Webler headlining and Mae Graham recruiting.

Thurmont High School iMaryland Council of Student Library Clubs George Osman Argaret Rohrer Maryland Council of Student Library Clubs Hood College Mary+ s Pea ‘Ernor McKeldin Thomas G.pullen Andrew G. Truxal James A. Sensenbaugh Frederick County Duvald. Sweadner Elmer K. Chandlee Thurnmont High School Mae Graham Department of Education Vision of Library Extension Baltimore Frederick High School Sperry L. Storm Montgomery Blaire Northwestern Montgomery Blair High School Silver Spring Carla Wilkerson Northwestern Senior High School Hyattsville

Shopping Center Set to Open March 13 in Frederick

The new Freder ick shopping center on West Seventh Street will open on Wednesday March 13 after a delayed start. Merchants requested extra time to prepare displays as the center nears substantial completion. A separate incident halted traffic when an OL A B. and O. train stalled near East South Street by the Frederick County Products plant, blocking the road while the diesel ran low on fuel oil. In Thomasville, President Eisenhower played golf, driving a 22-yard shot from the first tee.

Frederick West Seventh Street Thomasville Eisenhower

Hopeful Of Averting Big Deck Strike

New York union and employer negotiators expressed optimism about averting a strike by 45,000 dock workers from Maine to Virginia. The deadline is 5 p.m. EST. Talks resumed at noon after a 2:30 a.m. recess, with both sides signaling progress on wage and benefit issues while clashing over a management rights clause. A broader context sees potential fallout in Philadelphia and regional ports, including fuel oil supply risks from separate harbor strikes.

New York Maine Virginia New York Shipping Assn Independent International Longshoremen's Assn Alexander Chopin Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Louis Waldman Chhief ILA Philadelphia TLA Robert G. Kelly Philadelphia Marine Trade Assb Chester Wilmington Del Joseph Finnegan Mediation and Conciliation Service Finnegan HLA Taft-Ha Atlantic Gulf

Estimates Place Harpers Ferry Tourist Trade at 500000

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce president SAYS the annual tourist business for the Harpers Ferry National Monument could reach 500000 by 1966. Last year 145000 visitors. National Park Service plans 225000 spending over three years ending June 30. 29 workers now tearing down and repairing buildings and erecting signs.

Harper's Ferry W.va Jefferson County Harper's Ferry Area

DAR Barred In Colorado Institutions

Denver governor asks the Daughters of the American Revolution to halt activities in Colorado state institutions pending review. The move follows a controversial remark by a DAR official, leading to the cancellation of a pageant at the State Industrial School for Boys in Golden and prompting resolutions from Denver's city council and the state legislature. The DAR apologized, saying the remark was personal and not reflective of DAR policy.

Denver Colorado Steve McNichols Daughters of the American Revolution The DAR McNichols Charlotte C. Rush Patriot Education Committee Rush James T. McDowell Hhei

Larmore singles out Raver over teachers pensions

ANNAPOLIS MD delegate Larmore assails Milson Raver for lobbying and asks that he “never darken” the State House doors again. He defends teachers while accusing backers of seeking higher pay with taxpayers bearing the cost. Boon and others echo, praising Larmore’s critique amid pension and salary debates. SIXTEEN CHARGED: Baltimore region duck hunters charged in federal case for illegal shooting during January season.

Annapolis Del Larmore Wicomico Maryland Milson Raver Eastern Shore Raver General Assembly Salisbury Times Lar House Ways and Means State House State of Boone D-Balto County Ione Baltimore J.o'neill Jenkins Frederick Iover Claude Martin Bethesda

Soviet Six Point Peace Plan Aimed At Mideast Tension

Soviet Foreign Minister Dmitri Shepilov unveiled a six point proposal at the Supreme Soviet urging Western powers to renounce arms to the Middle East and withdraw foreign bases, while Egypt would control the Suez Canal and Israel’s withdrawal from Egyptian territory remains urgent. The Kremlin’s plan also calls for noninterference in internal affairs and gradual military base liquidation, as Western nations consider a UN path to Middle East issues. The speech stressed peaceful coexistence and warned against using territory for atomic task groups, with reaction noting cautious Western engagement. Detroit Tigers acquire second baseman Jack Dittmer from Milwaukee Braves.

Moscow Dmitri Shepitov Shepitov Supreme Soviet Russia Kremlin United States Britain France Soviet Union Middle East Egypt Shepilov Cairo Suez Canal Uueid Shepilov China Europe Middle Far East United Genes 2Tomic Shepsloy United Nations Shepilovy

Large-Scale Observance Of Battle Of Antietam

Governor McKeldin announced that Maryland will back a large observance of the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in Hagerstown. He spoke to the Lions Club on Abraham Lincoln's birthday, urging a yearly program toward the Civil War centennial. The effort aims to energize state and national remembrance and renew vitality in the nation’s memory.

Hagerstown McKeldin Antietam Lions Club Abraham Lincoln

New Ambassador to Speak in Baltimore Tonight

Sir Harold Anthony Caccia, Britain's new ambassador to the United States, is due to speak in Baltimore on a major address titled Britain and the Future as part of the Peabody Institute centennial celebration. Other scheduled speakers include Edward A. Weeks of The Atlantic and Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison, Harvard emeritus professors.

Baltimore Harold Anthony Caccia Great

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