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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

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2

Anti Reds Face Fight For Lives In Swiss Legation Crisis

In Bern, Swiss police and troops confront Red demand to extradite four anti-Romanian legation invaders who held the building for two days. Three surrendered farms, one jailed after attempting escape as the case draws international tension over the death of a legation chauffeur. Swiss courts probe, while Romania seeks extradition. embassy status complicates sovereignty. Pythian Sisters hold Valentine party with songs, readings, and gifts.

Bern Switzerland Legation Romania Jong-neuira Aurel Sedu Bucharest Emeric Stoffel

Eggs Of Every Hue How Do You Like Your Eggs

Cambridge scientists conducted a five year taste survey of 212 egg varieties to test if color correlates with flavor. Ostrich eggs rated fine while penguin eggs disappointed, parrot and budgerigar eggs deemed unappealing. The project aims to list all sampled eggs and assess taste across many species including fish and reptile eggs.

Cambridge University England EL Te Ter Ul Wroth Unitas Arch

Food vs Instinct in Bird Migration Trends

The National Audubon Society reports early results from its 55th annual bird count showing migratory birds delaying migration as winters warm. Baltimore orioles cluster in New York New England while far north birds move into the Midwest. Habitat changes and increased winter feeding may override instinct and social security among birds.

National Audubon Society New York New England Midwest

Hospital and patient updates from Baltimore and Frederick summaries

Information lists multiple local hospital patients and family connections including Mrs F Turner of Baltimore, Mrs Betty Schill Shane at Frederick Memorial Hospital, and Master Adnan Wentzel convalescing at home. Notes mention severe illness, past surgeries, and children with mumps or scarlet fever, plus relocations and recoveries across Baltimore and Braddock Leights.

F. Turner Baltimore Dat Weinberg Braddock Leichts Lutheran Hospital Betty Schill Shane RFU Frederick Memorial Hospital Adnan Wentzel William Wentzel RED Bradley Marman Anders Lewis Bo Marman North Market Street Patieat Fredereh Moemaital Hospital Carol Ebert Abrecht Biel Third Street Univerty Hospital Anstyn Michael Avenue Memorial Hospital Cramer David O Hara Bruce T. O'Hara South Street Frederick East Sixth Street B. F. Bowings Adamstown Braddoce Heights Gia Linda Jane Ford Charles Ford Fast Thirteenth Street

Slate quarrying revival in Urbana area state history

A Frederick County industry revival is reported with slatequarrying and a new Bennett Creek Slate Company forming near Thurston. John Morgan Thomas leads the quarries now producing slate once used for U S Capitol roofing. The All-Frederick basketball team climbs to second in the city league by beating YMCA 20 to 9, with Kennedy and Ruland standout forwards and Heck center. The Woodshoro Lutheran Joint Council extends a call to Rev. Reese St Clair Poffinbarger, pending a congregational sale. Public sales offer 45 listings through April, and a series of card parties for charity concludes with Miss Grace Neidis hosting a gathering where Miss Rlea vor Markes wins the prize.

Frederick County Urbana Thurston John Morgan Thomas U. S Washington Thomas Bennett Creek Slate Company All-Frederick Kennedy Ruland All-Fredericks Heck Keefer and Reynolds Woodshoro Lutheran Charge Reese St Clair Po Grace Neidis Frederick Hearts Lida Afotter John Markey Rleavor Markes

Twenty Years Ago Hetus From The Columnass to The News

Twenty years ago Hetus From The Columnass to The News dated February 7 1938 recounts local figures and incidents. Frederick Mayor once foreman of Februars namie ruts judges and court notes appear amid flood damage and snow repercussions. David Dawson veteran engineer of railroads dies at 70 in Piederick City Hospital. Joseph Accard and ByepH Rouizahn escape injury after hay truck derailment near Smathaburge on mountain road heading to Waynesboro Pennsylvania.

Lielt Almer Tororer Freederick Willard Bain Frederick Courly Rads Brigger Ames Robert Dawson Smathaburge

New Books At Artz Library

Fredericktown National Guard unit pres ents this history of the national organiza tion and its role in American freedom. Books cover the 115th Maryland Infantry, Lincoln’s assassination hour by hour, a biographical marriage story of Gelualde and Aldrich, Pandit Sahgal’s prison and chocolate cake childhood, Roosevelt era diaries and a compendium of great thoughts by Dagobert Runems. Closed February 2 for Washington’s Birthday.

the Nations National Guard—National Guard U. S. National Defense Week Fredericktomans National Guard Army of the 115Th Infantry Maryland National Guard Willard Horine A. Aldrich Das Nayantara Pandit Sahgal Madame Pandit Nehru Tara India Torey College Gandhi United States Harold le Claire Franklin Roosevelt Europe Pearl Harbor America Dagobert I. Runes Washington

Possible Elevation as Chief Judge in Maryland Court

Retirement of two veteran judges may lead to Judge Edward Delaplaine becoming chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. Other likely vacancies include Judge Morris A. Soper of the Fourth Circuit and Judge William C. Coleman of the U. S. District Court. A source said Chief Judge Frederick W. Brune could be elevated to the Federal Appeals Court if Delaplaine moves up.

Edward 5. Delaplaine Maryland Court of Appeals Todas Moris A. Soper United States Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Wiliam C. Coleman LF. S. District Court Frederck W. Brune Court of Appeals Federal Appeals Court Delaplane

Sacred Seminary choir tour led by Rev. Thomas Emcompal chiej

The Seminary of the Evantgelice plans its annual seminar concert tour led by Rector Thomas Emcompal chiej of New York City, with Rev. Joe Hen as choir manager. The Hix seminars stage a religious music program at St dames Episcopal church and related events.

Seuinay Chon McConnel Pelion Tee Niet Gare Ani Fin Themtogiendt Evatgeilce Heds Aarster St Dames’ Episcopal Church de CT Certsyee Navesi Thomas Emcopal Chiec New York City Atsiat Hix Itmis Joe Hennesses Suntan Ura SN Savres Ppatesaar

Needling Tactics Threaten Far East Policy Under Fire

Washington reports that left wing senators' pressure complicates Eisenhower's Far East strategy amid Formosa tensions. The piece warns that publicity of US planning could provoke war, while Nationalist and Communist forces in Quemoy and Matsu raise the risk of broader conflict. A public heart fund drive follows.

Ike Far East David Lawrence Washington United States Eizenhower Senate House China Eisenhower Formosa Quernmoy Matsu Islands Off Shore Quemoy

Woman Hurls Baby From Hotel Window In New Jersey Tragedy

Irene Morgan, 22, of Garfield New Jersey, hurled her newborn boy from a seventh floor window at the Hotel I Capitol early today to hide the birth from her husband. The infant was found dead on a Midtown street. Morgan claimed the baby’s father was not her husband and she feared exposure. Police say the husband, 24, recently discharged from the Army, did not know of the pregnancy.

Eeetree Hotel I Capitol Moiner Irene Morgan Chestnut St Garfield Robert

Woman Who Gave Melodies to Puccini in Madame Butterfly

A fire in a Catholic old folks home in Japan leaves Mrs Hisana Oyama missing and feared dead. Oyama, widowed, was credited with providing authentic Japanese melodies that influenced Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Her relatives identify a body as hers. she had shared a link to the opera’s origins in a magazine article.

Vyokurama Japan Puccini Hisana Oyama Tsuhasuke Oyama Aganese Mumaster Italy Lae Osama Tentame- In Oyamva Milan la Scala Cho Cho San Simeule Pucemi Oyama Pue

School Controversy Reaches Voters In Pocomoke Area

Pocomoke City Worcester County voters face a May referendum on a $1500 bond for new high schools. The issue: consolidate two high schools between Pocomoke City and Snow Hill or build separate schools. County commissioners and school board agree the question should be in the bond bill. Myrtle Polk of the House of Delegates backs a referendum component.

Pocomore City Worcester County Phuus & Alauy General Assembly Annapolis Mars Myrtle Polk House of Delegates

Questions and Answers from a Miscellany Page

A reader’s quiz covers topics from world electorates to animal locomotion and map projections. It includes notes on measures of horses and a glossary of terms tied to historical science trivia. Dr. Mills and his wife Doris Mills are listed, along with a naval discharge notice from a Maryland address.

Covered Dish Supper By Frederick Cub Scouts Pack 271

Frederick Cub Scouts Pack 271 held a covered dish supper Tuesday evening at the local Presbyterian church attended by 104 persons. Scout masters Norman Trump and Warren Evans led the event with committees including Mr and Mrs Chute, Mr and Mrs Evans, Major James Armstrong, and Mr and Mrs Nick Maropis. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis, Mr and Mrs Horace Stauffer, Mr and Mrs Bascomb Neal, Mr and Mrs Edward Hartmann, and Dr and Mrs E J Shantz.

Den John M. Culler, Jr Fred Maurer Betty Romsberg

Local Couple Heads South For Florida Trip

A group including aura B Keassersperger and Mrs Florence Creeger of the city, with Mrs D D Marker and Mrs Teddy Beachles of Middletown, left February 7 for a month in Florida and will visit Kentucky relatives on return. Mrs Hal Brandt and Mrs Harry Brown of 232 East Patrick Street recently returned from a southern tour. они Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Melvin Rice and sons, Mr William Eyler and Miss Nancy Esler returning from Madeira Beach. Mr and Mrs Luther Rice, formerly of Frederick, and friends, and Mr and Mrs Irving Shuffler Sr celebrate anniversaries. Mrs Flora Hallee of Boonsboro marks her 88th birthday.

Flora A Hallee Boonshore

Cattle Jittery After Plane Crashed And Burned On Farm

Washington February 17 a Washington attorney Sam Clammer and his Aberdeen Angus herd near Poolesville Maryland were terrified by an Air Force B 47 bomber crash The herd suffered acute nervous shock with cows calving prematurely and trembling in the wake of the blast Air Force crews cleared the area while Clammer praised the investigation and hoped for recovery of the sunbeam strain cattle valued at about 250000

Washington Sam Clanmer Clammer Poolestille Air Force

Trade Bill Moves To Debate In House Supporters Expect Edge

Washington supporters of Eisenhower's free trade program push the bill toward debate in the House. Both parties back the measure but insurgent factions vow a last minute fight. Senate action pending. The bill would extend three years the president's power to negotiate reciprocal trade deals and deepen tariff cuts on foreign goods in exchange for benefits to U.S. products.

White House Congress United States Senate George Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington Eisenhower House

Asked To Spy On Publisher Harms McCarthy Probe

Harvey Matusow, a former FBI informer and ex communist, testifies he was asked to spy on Nevada publisher Hank Greenspun for Senator McCarthy. The hearing centers on Matusow’s plea and McCarran opposition.

New York Harvey Matusow FBI Nevada Hank Greenspun Sen McCarthy R-Wis Greenspun Sen McCarran D-New Matusow

Matusow Recants Testimony in 1992 Conspiracy Case

Matusow says his earlier testimony was false and seeks a new trial. In cross examination by US Attorney J Edward Lumbard he testified that after signing a contract to publish his book False Witness last October he told Justice Department attorneys he would never take the stand again.

Matusow Jel Lohee Corvicuom Atty. J. Edward Lumbard Justice Department

Father Carries His Children To Safety

Avery Hash 31 carried his year old twin girls a 2-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son from a blazing living room using a lightweight crib mattress as a shield. His wife followed and all five escaped unharmed after a stove explosion sparked the fire near a bungalow south of Lancaster near the Maryland border. Hash, a Bainbridge Md fire company member, had previously been burned in a similar oil stove blaze five weeks earlier and later injured in a car crash while seeking medical aid. Neighbors offered temporary shelter as the home suffered extensive damage.

Quarryville Paw Lancaster County Avery Hash Hash Lancaster Pennsylvania Maryland Nash Bainbridge Naval Training Station Tre Hash Family

Navy to probe sighting of unidentified submarine near Fort Pierce

Jacksonville Fla The Navy will investigate to evaluate a reported sighting of an unidentified submarine near Fort Pierce two Coast Guardsmen reported an orange glow at sea and approached within a quarter mile of the object before losing it. Lt Cmdr Jack Parry at Atlantic submarine fleet headquarters said it is not ours and no submarines are operating in the area.

Jacksonville Fla Navy Fort Pierce Coast New London

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Pythian Castle hel _ma Pickett Mollie Zimmerman Ferne Eteler Mary Culler Effie Fulmer Valentine Fanaie King Canada Columos ‘of the News Hetus Artz Library United Nations Korea G. Ernest Jack Toipps McCrory’s North Mather Steel Legionrates Church and Mathet Streets West Patrick Street Legionnaires J. Robert Edwards Local Post J. Alfred Corsail Heart Fund Drive Commander Edwards Donald B. Rive Rewildoodeigdlad Logis Zews Maryland Heart Association Mrs. Morvan Free World Anberavis Cub Svtcnen Ane
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