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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1960
Page
1
County officials announce a ten day extension for the two percent tax discount due to late mailing of bills and bad weather. Some bills mailed February 12, with early billing aiding January collections. January tax take totaled $167,477.29 versus $70,194.30 in 1959.
A rescue team reached 40 to 50 cars trapped for nearly 12 hours in heavy snow near Frostburg Maryland. Motorists were taken to a Frostburg motel. blankets and food came from the Salvation Army. State Police led by Lt. O Hara and Capt. Dillinger coordinated crews amid cold winds as crews cleared the road.
Major Donald Lewis announced a town metering program for Thurmont. Meters will be installed at homes and business establishments, with connection charges paid in advance. Initial progress includes about 150 meters. metering aims to save water and align charges with usage.
In Los Angeles AP reports the Finch murder case defense won a key point as Judge Walter Rans denied the prosecution request for an alternate verdict. Dr R Bernard Finch 42 and his 23 year old companion Carole Tregton face charges for the murder of Barbara Jean Finch 36. Final arguments loom as potential lesser penalties are discussed.
A charity bid backfires as plans to raise funds stumble amid a jumble of unclear stengely details leaving organizers weighing next steps and public reaction.
Lassie disappeared after a move from Takoma Park to Unadilla New York. Former neighbors spotted her back in Takoma Park days ago 365 miles from her new home. The Christiansens plan to bring Lassie back to Unadilla soon.
On a Delta school bus in Ohio a 8 year old girl was killed and a 9 year old boy wounded as a student stabbed the driver and passenger with a seven inch hunting knife. The assailant then fled before authorities cornered him and he surrendered at gunpoint.
A report notes a fund drive by Mercersburg alumni to support pensions. A separate aviation incident mentions three Americans missing after a Vietnamese search unit reports a plane down near Hoa Ms coastal base about 300 miles south of Hue.
The Washington Birthday sale period kicks off with many local stores offering reduced prices on common items. Shoppers, including some ordering by phone, note busier downtown activity despite cold weather. banks and offices plan open or closed hours as communities mark the holiday.
Maryland unemployment benefits rose slightly from December to January as the Department of Employment Security notes a normal seasonal uptick. Officials cite post-holiday slack and cold weather cutting construction work while the year over year drop remains sharp.
Buckingham Palace announced the infant prince weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces at birth and both mother and child were reported well. Surgeon John H Peel noted the baby was “doing fine” after a late checkup. The prince’s older brother Charles and sister Anne celebrated as court circles speculated on Godparents and names.
Diplomats report the United States slow to craft its own policy amid State and Defense department disagreements over timing and scope of controls. Allies view U S proposals as lacking boldness, while France concentrates on delivery systems and Britain pushes for a tougher, more hopeful approach in Western planning.
In Houston, Carl Pickering 22 fled from police at 10 mph after curbing his 3959 sedan. Fliers said 32 traffic tickets were issued as six warning shots were fired. Pickering claimed he remained ahead of 28 pursuing cars before a tire blew and he was captured under bond.
Governor Brown's 60 day clemency pause for death row inmate sparked criticism from lawmakers. Senators accused the federal State Department of unwarranted interference in California judicial processes, urging caution over any special session to abolish death rows as proposed.
Storms lash western New York and the Northeast with wind driven snow. Sixteen deaths reported across five states as blizzard conditions collapse highways. Snow piles up to 10 feet and paralyzes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Thruway while many seek shelter in restaurants.
A threat of foaming water from wells is investigated and explained as caused by household detergents seeping from septic tanks. Officials say the issue is not currently dangerous, though it is disconcerting. Foaming may appear in private wells and, during drought, in streams used for public water supplies.
Gusty winds uprooted two trees that crashed into a building along U S 340 near Pete last night. Chimneys were blown off homes and a large tree blocked traffic for about three hours as utility lines were damaged and limbs littered the roadway. The damaged building is owned by B V Jemmott and the family was inside during the collapse. Emergency crews removed wires and cleared the road. damage estimates were not available.
Frederick County road crews battled 10 to 12 foot snowdrifts in Wolfsville Foxville Garfield and Sabillasville areas to clear passages before an expected Sunday storm. State roads were ice free as county crews brace for another heavy snow with cold nights possibly down to 10 degrees and high winds hindering efforts.
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