Snow Accumulation Briefly Rises in County
Snow began accumulating on streets and highways in the county with up to an inch possible as the weather bureau warned of continued snowfall while state police noted slippery roads. By 1 p.m. seven trucks were deployed to address slick spots and motorists were urged to drive with extreme care as temperatures hovered around 33 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Frederick
Lieut. C. E. Cook
Frederick Barracks
State Police
Barrick urged Tawes to veto 1960 savings bill
Senator Samuel W. Barrick, D Frederick, confirmed he urged Governor Tawes in 1960 to veto the savings and loan regulatory bill. He earlier voted for it, then called the measure hastily drawn and ill conceived, saying it would not stop unscrupulous financiers and that local associations’ interests came first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Samuel W. Barrick
D-Frederick
Tawes
Barrick
George P. Mahoney
Frederick County
Statehouse
Frederick
Savings and Loan
Rock of Me
Heart Disease Tops Frederick Deaths In 1961 Summary
Frederick County records show 316 of 716 deaths in 1961 due to heart disease and 103 from cancer. Births exceeded deaths with 1 721 total births and 1 495 white and 226 non white newborns. Of 149 illegitimate births 844 percent were listed, final figures pending, with preliminary notes from Dr Forbes H Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Forbes H. Burgess
Burgess
Bank Robbery Suspects Sought After New York Case
FBI issues alert for Alfred Nussbaum Bob Randall Wilcoxson and Jacqueline Rose in connection with a Brooklyn bank holdup that killed a guard and wounded a patrolman. The fugitives allegedly bought a Baltimore car and sold it elsewhere in Maryland. Authorities warn they are armed and extremely dangerous. Oil market shows weakness as early trading features mixed results.
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Baltimore
APJ
Maryland
New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edward J. Powers
FBI
Alfred Frederick Nussbaum
Bufffalo
Bobb
Randall Wilcoxson
Oklahoma
Powers
Jacqueline Rose
Taoii
Ind
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wee Women Believe It Or Not Planning Marriage
A lighthearted note from a young girl reflects plans to marry, capturing a family moment and child’s humorous phrasing about future nuptials.
County Airman Who Flew With Colin Kelly Retires
Lieutenant Colonel Willard L Money, a former B 17 crew member with Captain Colin P Kelly, retires after a 1940 enlistment and WWII battlefield commission. He and his wife, visiting family in Point of Rocks and Lorettaville, plan to return to Illinois. Money earned multiple decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star, with long service in Air Force communications and maintenance leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin P. Kelly
Willard L. Money
N. W. Money
Point of Rocks
Money
Ilinois
Col. Money
Philippines
Colin P. Kelley
Air Force
Air Force Communications
Philippine Islands
Closing Arguments Presented in Mechanics Lien Case
The four day Circuit Court case over unpaid work and materials for College Estates apartment buildings ends with closing arguments. Mechanics lien holders assert work began before a deed of trust, while defense cites strict statutory notice requirements and lack of proof of pre deed construction. Witnesses described ground preparations in 1959 and a 135 foot ditch as evidence of construction activity.
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Circuit Court
College Estates
W. Earle Cobey
Cumberland
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Grand Jury
H. Reese Shoemaker
Maryland Trust Company
Shoemaker
Earl Cline
William Wenner
Bill K
G. Construction Company
James T. Galloway Company
Walter C. Mylander Jr
Mechanics
James T. Galloway
Weaver Brothers
Metropolitan
Clapp
Mr. Shoemaker
Benjamin B. Rosen
Sheckles
Alfred Flynn
Zimmerman
Murray Fout
Flynn
Galloway
McKeldin urged to drop plan for third term
David Scull called on former Maryland governor Theodore R. McKeldin to abandon any bid for a third term. He argued McKeldin would risk Republican defeat, citing past losses and Eisenhower’s push for new candidates. Scull, a Silver Spring businessman and GOP leader, said he would stay in the primary regardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Spring
Maryland
Theodore R. McKeldin
Annapolis
David Scull
McKeldin
Baltimore
Republican State Central Committee
Scull
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Montgomery County
Mrs Spurrier Seeks Orphans Court Judge Post in GOP Primary
Grace Harp Spurrier, a 30 year real estate and insurance agent, filed today to run for Judge of the Orphans Court in the Republican primary. She is the first Republican candidate and the third woman seeking the post, joining Democrats Mary H. Gregory, Caroline McGill, and Howard Stup. Spurrier notes long community involvement and family business ties, with offices at 263 West Patrick Street. In a separate dispatch, Katanga President Moise Tshombe is barred from visiting the United States by the State Department citing concerns over Congo unification progress.
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Grace Harp Spurrier
Orphans Court
Mary H. Gregory
Caroline McP. McGill
Howard Stup
M. D. Harp
Markwood D. Harp
Gordon Spurrier
Spurrier
Terry Harp Spurrier
Pythian Castle
West
Patrick Street
Jtshombe
Washington
State Department
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
United States
Congo
Department
Meeting at the Grove Lime Company Records
Mr Scheckles reported his attorney sent lien filing notice to K and G but the letter was returned. Another notice mailed October 31 was delivered November 2 1960.
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The
Grove Lime Company
Scheckles
Orbital Reset For Tuesday
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA AP The United States delayed the Glenn spaceflight again due to Atlantic weather with the launch postponed to Tuesday at the earliest. Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. remains prepared and confident, with medical director Br William Douglas stressing safety and readiness amid repeated postponements and a full systems countdown redo.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
United States
Atlantic
John H. Glenn Jr
Glenn
Wiliam Douglas
Tmng
Douglas
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Project Mercury
Walter C. Williams
Father Sentenced in Beating Death of Twin Infant Daughter
Mitchell P. Homer of Baltimore was jailed for eight years after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of his 3 month old daughter Charlene from a ruptured liver. He also received a sentence for breaking the arm of the other twin, Darlene, who cried.
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Baltimore
Mitchell P. Homer
House of Correction
Homer
Shirley B. Jones
Charlene
Snowstorm Sweeps Across Midwest and Northeast
A major winter storm spanned the Midwest and Great Lakes with up to six inches in Minnesota and two feet in parts of New York. The system moved toward the Atlantic Coast as Northeast fatalities climbed to at least 28 from auto crashes and overexertion while tornado alerts and minor tornado damage were reported in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia.
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Midwest
California
Mississippi
Louisiana
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Atlantic Coast
New York State
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Georgia
Ruston
Grenada
Miss
Mexican War Unjust Says Kennedy Texans Disagree
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy called the Mexican War of 1846 48 unjust while Texan leaders and historians dispute the claim. Gov. Price Daniel of Texas defended the war’s legacy amid debates on expansion and the Texas border. Historians differ, noting long standing contention over the conflict and its outcomes including territory now within Arizona California Nevada Utah and Colorado. The United States paid Mexico 15 million for the lands involved.
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Associated Press
Robert F. Kennedy
Rio Grande
Pacific
United States
Mexico
Texas
U.S
Nueces River
Jakarta
Indonesia
Kennedy
West New Guinea
Gov
Price Daniell
Alamo
Daniel
Edwin A. Walker
David Donald
Princeton
Donald
San Antonio
San Marino
Calif
Allan Nevins
Nevins
Arizona
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
West Flies Corridor Protests Over Berlin Route
Western airmen backed the Moscow protest, flying into the Hamburg Berlin corridor amid bad weather. Soviet claims to exclusive use up to 7500 feet sparked Western concern as officials warned of potential fighter patrols to defend air traffic.
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Berlin
Moscow
Soviet Union
Hamburg-Berlin
U.S
Hamburg
United States
Britain
France
Berlin Air Control Center
Berlin-Hamburg
London
Geneva
Khrushchev
All Berlin
Christopher Steel
Bonn
Man Fined After 20 Minute Chase and Escape Attempt
A 21 year old James M. Roberts Jr. was jailed for 15 days in lieu of a 40 fine after fleeing a police cruiser on West Seventh street during a February 13 disturbance. He pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was also jailed for five days in lieu of a 10 fine for that charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Robert Jr
South Market Street
West Seventh Street
J. Frank Main
Roberts
Taney Apts
Byron W. Thompson
Jonathan Ogle
McMurray Street
Ogle
Byron L. Hubble
Route 40
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Memphis, Tenn
Postgraduate Medical Assembly
George G. Finney
Johns Hopkins University
Waynesboro
Walter Smith
Highfield
Sala
Reni
News-Post
Colin Kelly
U. S. 40
New Market
Berlin Corridor
Garrett County
Wilmington
Col
St. Hedwigs
B. Kennedy
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