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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1956

Page

7

Frederick two-car crashes yield $5700 in damages

Two collisions Friday afternoon in Frederick left about 5700 in damages with no injuries reported. An incident near East Street and East Seventh involved Douglas Magaha and Warren Harley. another at West Seventh and Fairview involved Clyde Crum and Thomas Pryor. A third minor incident and hospital treatment are also noted with several arrests for disorderly conduct.

Frederick East Street East Seventh Street William A. Boone Jr Douglas W Magaha Park Avenue Frederick Iron and Steel, Inc West Seventh Fairview Avenues Clyde C. Crum RFD 3 Fairview Avenue Seventh Street Thomas W Prror Center Street Pryor Crum Sergt Denver Shook Fiospital Herbert ‘Thompson Aianbatte Mae Frederick Memorial Hospital Varis Vernon Hettner Thompson Ile Sands Spring Bertha G. Patterson Washington Carmack Budd Rippeon Trump Patterson Teowrd C. Turdandia Mitetas Ote Mossburg

Frederick Chamber dinner to feature Wilbur Van Sant

Wilbur Van Sant newly elected president of the Baltimore Association of Commerce will speak at the Frederick Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at the Francs Scott Key Hotel. Clyde M. Roney will toast. Donald Rice will address. Social hour at six, dinner at seven in the Wedgwood room and hotel ballroom.

Wilbur van- Sant Baltimore Association of Commerce Frederick Chamber of Commerce Francs Scott Key Hotel van Sant van- Sant, Dugdale and Company, Inc Baltimore Association Clyde M. Roney Donald Rice Wedgwood Room

Benson Addresses Overflow Farm Audience in Des Moines

Secretary of Agriculture Benson spoke to over 1,000 at the National Farm Institute urging quick passage of a farm program to tackle the surplus problem and raise farmers’ incomes. He praised the Senate Agriculture Committee for the soil bank plan and warned against price fixing as a false solution. Meanwhile 21,450 Chinese have left Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year period as travel limits relax.

Des Moines Benson anti-Benson Senate Agriculture Committee Berton Hong Kong Red China Rede

Wet and foggy weather spreads east of Mississippi

The Associated Press reports extensive rainfall from Texas to the Lower Missouri and Ohio Valleys and toward the South Atlantic coast. Another belt stretches from the Middle Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast with rain and some snow in parts. Tornadoes hit central Texas, near Tupelo Mississippi, and winds exceeded mph in areas near Rome Georgia.

Associated Press Missisippi River Texas Missouri Ohio Atlantic Mississippi Valley Great Lakes New England Rockies Pacific Northwest Plains Pacific Coast Tupelo Rome Fia Cines Nashestia Little Rock Ark Huntington Wo Va Atlantic States Ohio Valley Illngis Michigan New Jersey New York City Atlantic Canal Virginia Plateau States Laredo Tex Grand Forks

Wreck Information May Go To Grand Jury

Information on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad wreck near Ijamsville that killed two may reach the February grand jury. Witnesses might appear Tuesday. State's Attorney Barrick cautioned no guarantee. Twenty six witnesses subpoenaed. nine examined so far with possible early adjournment.

Ijamsville Samuel W. Barrick

Cars Hit At Intersection Cause Major Damages

A rear end collision at 11.43 last night at Evergreen Point CS 15 and Old US 240 damaged one car severely and wrecked another. An expectant mother was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital then released after checkup. Driver Mrs Vivian Riggles 23 and John Vincent Key 36 faced charges. Riggles allegedly had no license and reckless driving. Harding Jr accompanied her.

Evergreen Point CS 15 Old U. S. 240 Frederick Memorial Hospital Robert C. Snyder John Vincent Key Oman Mary A. Key RFD US 15 Vivian Miller Riggles Tanes Snyder Riggles Fiegles Thomas £. Harding Jr East Sonth Street Harding Rigeles Maia

Churchill Sleep Quiet After Chartwell Fire Near Prime Minister

Sir Winston Churchill slept peacefully as a fire broke out in Chartwell Manor near his bedroom. The blaze started in the kitchen when an oil stove flared after a maid left it unattended. a police officer and fire crews ensured safety as Churchill rested, returning to his country home after visiting Lady Churchill.

Westerham England Sir Winston Churchill Churchill Chartwell Manor Chartwell Carle

50 Die In Crash

London reports that a chartered plane crashed at Malta on takeoff from Luqa airport, killing all 50 aboard. The aircraft carried 45 British servicemen and five crew members, operated by Scowsh Airlines on a government-supported flight for soldiers and dependents between Britain and Malta.

London War Office Malta Britain Luqa Mediterranean Scowsh Airlines Ministry of Civil Aviation

Baltimore Transit Strike Continues Amid Senate Action

The Baltimore Transit Co chief negotiator faces cross examination as the Grand Inquest probes the strike causes. BTC president Dale Barratt testifies while union and company reps recount negotiations. Talks stall after 20 days. lawmakers push three arbitration and seizure bills as transit riders bear the disruption.

Annapolis Baltimore Transit Co Atorneys House of Delegates Baltimore Transit Group Joseph Sherbow Baltimore Dale W. Barratt BTC Assnof Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes of América Sweetcar General Assembly Theodore R McKeldin Thomas D‘alesandro Federation of Labor -Aflo Orsnembane

Mrs Croghan Named Gen Marks Campaign Agent

Frederick Republican candidate John Markey announced Mrs Hilda B Croghan will be his state wide political agent. Croghan leads the Frederick County Federation of Republican Women and serves on the county party panel. Also named is Ray Tabler of Washington County as campaign treasurer. In Baltimore a metallurgist Richard Wiel died after an altercation in a downtown hotel and a University of Maryland student faced murder charges. Beth Proa of Weirton is free on bond in an assault case.

Brie John Markey Frederick US Senate Hilda B Croghan Croghan Frederick County We Ray Table Washington County Tampaicn Tabler Nicodemus National Bank Hagerstown Fats Baltimore Richard M Wiel Allentown Tadas Indwes Poelice Gregory WoDeth

Red Leaders Criticize Stalin as Khrushchev Leads Charge

Moscow report says Anastas Mikoyan opened the 20th Congress with a sharp attack on Joseph Stalin’s writings and legacy. He challenged Stalin’s economic theories and questioned the one man rule, calling for revised Marxist analysis and renewed collective leadership.

Moscow Sorviet Merarchy Joseph Stalin Anastas Mikoyan Soviet Communist Party Mikoyan Nikita Khrushchev Stalin U.S.S.R Communist Party Soviet Union United States Britain France

Not Guilty On Assault Charge In Court Verdict

Samuel L Brown of Burkettstown found not guilty of assaulting his daughter in a dispute over punishment of a younger child. Defense witness Glenn D Butts testified Brown acted in self defense during an unmade attack. Trial continued to allow further defense testimony.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Samuel L. Brown Burkettsville Brown Glenn D. Butts Edwin F. Nikirk Leon Bleyaert Monroe Mich William A Boone Jr Callaterate Michael D. Grady Lakoma Park U.S 40 West W. M. Cornell Clearville U. S. 40 West Billy W. Gilliland Granite Falls N. C U.S. 49 Franklin D Denor Baltimore Tr L C Clark

New Market Man Injured By Track Repair

Howard B Selby of New Market was injured at 8 50 this morning while repairing a truck owned by James A Henn. Hospital authorities report his condition as fairly good but note prior rest complicates matters. X rays planned to check for other injuries.

Howard B Selby New Market James A Henn Hubert Biser Selby Frederick Memoral Hospital Tae Ahest Hahn

Braddock Heights Plans New Community Playground

The Braddock Heights Community Association bought three acres near the pool from Braddock Heights Water Company to create a free residents playground. A committee led by Donald N. Meldrum will plan development aiming for June 1 completion with clearing grading and seeding. A meeting with officers is set for February 24 at the Meldrums' home.

Braddock Heights Community Association Braddock Heights Braddock Heights Water Company Braddock Donald N. Meldrum Meldrum L. M. Massey Jr Harold Chichester William Wallace Delbert Null Louis Schoolman Milton Brunk Raymond Anderson M. &. Appleton Albert Cohen Oweu Jenkins Roy Acker

Washington's Birthday Holiday Impacts Frederick Banks Posts

Washington's Birthday will be a legal holiday in Frederick with banks and post offices closed. City offices and some state and federal offices will shut. stores plan sales. Post office follows holiday schedule with no deliveries or window service. lobby mailboxes remain accessible. Some markets close for the day.

Washington Frederick Coat House Mast Holidias

Jail So Nice He Wants To Stay There

In Los Angeles a former Chicago janitor named Vesely tells Judge Joseph E Call he prefers no promotion and accuses the outside world of danger. He boasts a $25,000 bank balance and access to meals and shelter while jailed as he awaits a decision on his case involving defrauding schemes. The judge will decide Friday.

Los Angeles Chicago Joe Veselh Joseph E Call Vesely Jane Init

Streams Show Effects Of Steady Rains

Rivers in the area rose modestly after a new rainy siege that brought nearly half an inch of precipitation. The Monocacy at Gas House Pike bridge and the Potomac at Harpers Ferry rose but not to dangerous levels. Forecaster warned more rain likely Monday. Devereux files for Republican renomination to Maryland’s Second District.

Monocacy Gas House Pike Bridge Potomac Harpers Ferry Gambrill State Park

Two Reds To Meet Queen In London

Reported plans set Soviet premier Bulganin and Khrushchev to meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle during a April visit to England. Security will be tight with Scotland Yard and Secret Service coordinating an around the clock guard.

London Bian Bulganin Communist Party Khrushchev Elizabethi England Windsor Castle Lunck Duke of Edinburgh Eden Moscow Scotland Yard Secret Service Britain South Asia Bulgagin Foreign Office Tney

Six Die as Baltimore Home Burns in Oil Stove Fire

A Baltimore family perished in a late night blaze that tore through a small southwest Balti more two story brick house. Mrs Helen Laudadale and her children Lucian My Eugenia 10 Nancy 9 Thomas 8 and Edna Mae 5 were killed. The 20 by 12 foot dwelling had a full room and a smaller room on each floor.

Baltimore Helen Laudadale Lucian Eugenia Nancy Thomas Edna Mae

Economic Outlook Shows Mixed Signals In 1960s Data

The report notes tentative signs of recovery in housing and auto output but cautions on overall demand. FHA mortgage applications rose 11 percent in January, while car production and retail sales faltered. Energy policy debates and a veto on the natural gas bill loom over future growth.

New York UWE Aire Eeak Federal Housing Visus Ebenhower Harris Beter Conlponglay Fas

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