Criminal Cases Begin On March 4
Two men accused of first degree murder pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Circuit Court and trial dates were set for March 4 and subsequent days. Indicted defendants include John Francis Makel and Albert R. King, with several others facing related charges and trials scheduled through March 12 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis Makel
Paul Mossburg
Albert R. King
Silver Spring
Lafayette Martin, Jr
Spencerville
Robert §& Rothenthoefer
Samuel W. Barrick
Fam
Henry Garland Sexton
Frederick
Barrington L. Herbert
Harage
Buckeystown
Edwin F. Nikirk
Sterling Ralph Rice
Libertytown
Nick Koprivich
Weirton
W. Va
Brunswick Moose Clubs
Marchan
Harry Riggs
Cornelius Sims
David C. Brown
Gesiruchon US
GU gueUsees
Henry Fred Brown
Leo Fritz
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Thelma S. Herbert
Charles L. DeLauter
Elwood Lee Morgan
Carroll D. Albright
Charles D. Klipp
Herbert Hoover Thomas
Lioxd W. Murr
Donald A. Day
Paul G. Bowie
Boy Fights Critical After Tonsillectomy Incident
A six year old boy Thomas Jr. remained unconscious in critical condition at Sacred Heart Hospital after his heart stopped for five minutes during a tonsillectomy. A surgeon from another room massaged his heart to restart circulation as the throat specialist completed the operation. Names of the doctors were not released.
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Cumberland 1
Sacred Heart Hospital
Red Cross
Army
Thomas Brown
Seattle
Far East
Thomas Jr
Fire RoutAffects Dozens In Baltimore Row House
A night fire in a Baltimore row house forced 52 residents from their apartments. A young couple, Frank Lucas and his wife and their three-year-old son Frank Jr., were seriously burned and evacuated by a cab driver who saw flames coming from a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frank Lucas
Frank Jr
Parts Of Huge Plant Along River Settling
Windsor Ontario sections of a six million dollar chemical plant on the Detroit River sank into a newly formed lake from underground cave-ins. Two buildings were ruined as a marshy area dropped at least 22 feet, with cracks in a nearby office building and river water seeping into the pit.
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Windsor
Ont
Detroit
Canadian Industries Ltd
Canadian Salt Co
Swarth
Anniament B. L. Watts
J. Clark Keith
Seven Die In Convalescent Home Fire Near Hartford
Hartford Michigan reported seven residents died as a blaze tore through a two story convalescent home. The dead include Harley Babcock 76 Watervliet Fred Sayles 34 Glenn Lucey Sparling 91 Coloma Samuel Lutz 93 Covert Adeline Blakeslee 31 Benton Harbor Louise Bishop 83 Benton Harbor and Mary Collins 66 Watervliet. Five victims were bed ridden. Three others Jennie Schuister 83 Benton Harbor Chris Bender 70 and Katherine Bender 80 Benton Harbor survived with burns.
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Hartford
Mich
Michigan
Harley Babcock
Watervliet
Fred Sayles
Glenn
Lucey Sparling
Coloma
Samuel Lutz
Suspended Sentences Given Two At Trial
Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield suspended heavy penalties in two cases during Peoples Court. Glen W. Kaufman of Mountainside was given a six month sentence in the House of Correction for intoxication, but it was suspended on condition he never drink in Frederick again. John Loar of Baltimore had a $100 fine suspended for operating on a suspended license, tied to financial responsibility after an accident. Loar claimed to support his mother and three children in Cumberland. Kaufman was arrested by Officer Norman Dietz near Market and Third streets after walking into traffic. Loar was arrested at Braddock Mountain on January 4 by Trooper V. L. Guilmino after a car check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
House of Correction
Glen W. Kaufman
Mountainsdale
Frederick
John Loar
Baltimore
Loar
Cumberland
Kaufan
Set
Norman Dietz
Market
Third Streets
Kaufman
Loat
Braddock Mountain
V. L. Guilmino
Last trolley on Frederick Thurmont line bids farewell
Crowds gathered as trolley cars No. 171 and No. 172 made the final run on the Thurmont Frederick line amid rain and camera lenses. Officials planned the day’s ceremonies at Frederick barn and in Thurmont with dignitaries including R. Paul Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Monroe
Potomac Edison
Thurmont-Frederick
Frederick Barn
Warren’ Stackhouse
Blue Ridge
Thurmont
Frederick
R. Paul Smith
Nathan Lewis
Arthur Baker
Henry Magaha
Middletown
Henry
Big
Patrick Street
Ray
Attempts To Narrow Gap In Demand And Supply
Government and business press new steps to shrink the demand supply gap. Agriculture Secretary Benson cuts dairy support prices starting April 1 to 574 cents per pound for butter, aiming to reduce government stockpiles. Industrial material prices fall, a Chicago mail order house slashes sheet prices, and auto output rises, with Ford reporting 40,485 cars and trucks in the first ten days. Hudson plans a 4,500 layoff while White Motor Co. buys steel to rebuild inventories. Unemployment figures from January show a larger total than previously estimated, prompting calls for action from labor leaders.
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Washington
Benson
Chicago
Ward
Ford
Ford Motor Co
National
Used Car Dealers Assn
Detroit
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Studebaker
Hudson
Robert F. Black
White Motor Co
Cleveland
Commerce Department
Douglas Dill
Patrols Strike At Vietminh Near Dien Bien Phu
French Union patrols advanced from Dien Bien Phu against Vietminh positions as airlifted fortress remains encircled by rebels. About 35,000 Vietminh troops stay nearby while French forces probe north, south, and around Tuan Giao, with air strikes and napalm reportedly hitting rebel areas. Rebels and casualties reported in Red River Delta actions.
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Tuan Giao
Dien Bien Phu
Red River
Eisenhower Signs Draft of Nonmajor Bills in California
President Eisenhower, at Smoke Tree Ranch, plans a morning signing of Congress bills while on vacation in Palm Springs. White House secretary James Clagerty said one or two measures may face veto, none deemed major. After signing he will golf again. yesterday he played in a foursome with L Paul G Hoffman, Paul Helms, and John W. Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Springs
Calif
Eisenhower
Congress
Smoke Tree Ranch
Washington
James Clagerty
White House
L Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Paul Helms
Los Angeles
John W. Dawson
Ike
Hogan
Ben Hogan
California
Paul G. Hoffman
Paul H. Helms
Tamarisk Country Club
Hoffman
Heims
Imagination Shattering Hearing on POW Confession
Washington report on the Schwable case where a Marine aviator under captivity in Korea faces possible court martial after signing a false confession of germ warfare. Testimonies describe extreme mistreatment and brainwashing by captors, detailing solitary confinement, harassment, and deteriorating health.
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Washington
Pentagon
Frank H. Schwable
Korea
Reds
Schwable
Schuaslender
Furious Row Over Warren Is Raging in Senate
A heated clash erupted as a Senate subcommittee publicized 10 unevaluated charges against Chief Justice Earl Warren. Senator Watkins condemned the airing, threatening a vote to send the nomination to the full Judiciary Committee. President Eisenhower’s nomination faces Senate approval with no declared votes yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Earl Warren
Warren
Langer
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Watkins R-Uteh
Subcommittee
Wayne Smithey
Smithey
Michigan Communists sentenced for overthrow plot in federal court
Six Michigan Communists including Nat Ganley Saul Wellman and Helen Allison Winter faced five year to four year eight month prison terms for conspiring to overthrow the U S government. Judge Picard warned any who chose to go to Russia would face jail. Bonds totaling 112500 were provided for appeal. Also notes a high school girl sustained a broken kneecap at Frederick High School cafeteria and required hospital care for about six weeks.
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Detroit
Michigan
Russia
Communist Party
United States
Frank A. Picard Lin
Hussia
Dhidge Picard
Nat Ganley
Saul Wellman
William Aan
Thomas D Dennis
Land
Philp Schatz
Helen Allison Winter
Picard
Constance Msers
Charles Miers
Park Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick High School
Vass Viers
Mother's March on Polio Nets $5330 in Dimes Drive
Women in Frederick County raise $5330.47 door to door on January 27, exceeding last year. The effort credited to county-wide coverage and youth volunteers, with Soroptimist club aiding as organizers and contributing $100. County totals include Brunswick and Middletown for various subdistricts, with many local associations and individuals named for their contributions.
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Hazel Lewis
Frederick County Poll Foundation
Alton Y. Bennett
Frederick County Polio Foundation
North End Civic Association
Alton Bennett
East Frederick
Brunswick
Pythian Sisters
Charles F. Deck
Petersville
Knoxville
T. West Clasgett
Emmitsburg
Lumen Norris
Harmony Grove
Howard Aldfridge
Evergreen Point
Bernard O'Bryan
Southwest County
Lease Bussard
Heinz
Horace Alexander Buckeystoun
Liod Brown
Phat Ad
Hope Mill
Bertha Fisher
Lime Rim
Manor
Earl Mullineaus
Melvin
Lucian Falconer
New Market
Pearl
Stiles
Barthlows
Urbana
Marion Packering
Mt Airs
Woodville
Russell Leatherwood
Braddock District
Robert Sorrentino
Burkittsville
Maurice Grossnickle
Johnsville
Jesse Meademus
Liberty Town
Charles Smelser
Mt Pleasant
Marold McDevitt
Myersville
Paul Hoffmaster
Thurmont
Ivan Naugle
Graceham
Wolfsville
Catoctin
Wolford Wolfe
Dust Storm Blasts Midwest Then Snow Strikes Texas
A massive dust storm swept the central states with high winds and low visibility, followed by heavy snow that knocked out power and disrupted travel. Tornadoes hit Pine Bluff Arkansas and Conroe Texas injuring five. dust extended into Louisiana and into parts of Colorado and New Mexico.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Kansas
Fanente
Texas
Childress
Wink
Beaumont
Lufkin
Houston
Louisiana
Shreveport
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Lamar
Pine Bluff
Ark
Conroe
Tex
Weather Bureau
Two Are Struck By Autos In Frederick Street Incidents
Frederick man Homer W. Palmer 28 suffered a dislocated shoulder after stepping from between a bus and a car into a northbound vehicle driven by Genevieve S. Martz. Palmer was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital then home. Mrs. Ethel M. Speaks 63 was knocked down on East street but escaped injury, saying a light colored vehicle struck her left arm. In another East Patrick street collision, Genie William Kesner and Lee F. Titus each saw around 50 dollars in damage as Kesner was cited for failing to yield.
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Frederick
East Street
Homer W. Palmer
North Market Street
Market Street
Second Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Sherman Boone
Palmer
Sergt. Boone
Genevieve
S. Martz
Ethel M. Speaks
Utica
Lieut
Ben Phebus
East Patrick Street
Genie William Kesner
Springfield
W. Va
Lee F. Titus
Brunswick
Kesner
Richard M Burkvin
Dr Brun Dead in Baltimore After 37 Years at Johns Hopkins
Dr B Luvin Brun longtime Johns Hopkins Hospital dental surgeon dies after 37 years of service in Baltimore. Staff recall his pioneering work and generous care in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Brun
Baltimore
B. Luvin Brun
John Hopkins Hospital
Po Dental Surgery
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Ontario
Frederick County
Henry BR. Shoemaker
University of Maryland A. F. Ieee
L. O. Weaver
Extension Spastical
College Park
Charles Graham
C. C. Dunbar
Hancock J Laboratory
Extension Service
Tabune
Washington, D.C
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Vietminh
Marine Corp
William N. Shockley
Denver
Colo
Watkins
Knowland
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