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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

7

Indictments Not Found In Fatal Wreck

The February grand jury did not return indictments in the Baltimore and Quine Railroad accident near Harrisville that killed two. The panel heard witnesses from the railroad but found no charges. Other indictments included theft, forgery, and embezzlement cases involving residents of Frederick and surrounding areas. arraignments and trial dates to be set soon.

Baltiimore and Quine Iamsville Earl Wilson Carter West AU Saints Union Bridge Banking and Trust Company Carter Frederick Harry Ira Bell Sr Mt. Airy RFD 1 Wilbur Carson Jno RED Joseph W. Pace RFU Roswell Bel LeRoy Tryin Crum Maryland Crume Win Emvezzling Crum Hichard Lee Gouker Stanley Calvin Routvann Harry C. Green Charles Edward Hofman RFD Earl Stanley Grimes Lewistown Kenneth C. Creager Burkitsville Gilmer D. Smith Charles T. Carroll Brunswick Edward F. Gaver Middletown Eorl Glenn Edward Gibbons Edward A. Johnson Wastaras

Unclear Fragments Report Cold Snap and Disappearances

Local notes record a low of 16 at the airport and near freezing temperatures at Gambrill State Park. Reports mention snow in Miami and strong squalls Tuesday morning. A person reached a shallow depth at Gambrill Park before disappearing later.

Gambrill State Park High Kroab George Wee Jon Ted Dt Roe Way Miami Gambrill Park

Three Vehicle Accidents Reported in City

Three noninjury accidents were reported Tuesday by city police. A West Seventh Street collision damaged a station wagon and a pickup, with about 9500 and 25 dollars in damages respectively and a driver held on a driving charge. A Patrick Street crash between a sedan and a pickup caused about 200 dollars in damage, with a motorist charged and bonded. A porch area incident on South Market Street involved a car striking a curb. damage was minor and no charges were filed.

Bence West Seventh Street Bente Street Frank Dorsos David KE Imimerman Wathers- Makig Statiion Jane B. Ideine Fort Detrick Waven Zaumerman St Patrick Street Carroll Street Poin Roanoke Roger William Wills Frederick RFD South Market Street South Street Orbeer Nathan Dorsey Dora Lo Muttelstaedt Tillson George Winebrenner

President Eisenhower Plays Second Round Of Golf

President Eisenhower played his second round of golf since his heart attack, as White House press secretary James Hagerty noted he may complete 18 holes at Glen Arven Country Club. He appeared tense and nervous, later saying he felt frightened to swing with full power during the round.

Thomasville Eisenhower Sani James C. Hagerty White House Peretars Glen Arven Country Club Ana

Governor and Marylanders Receive Freedom Awards at Valley Forge

Governor and 24 Marylanders honored with Freedom Foundation awards at Valley Forge ceremony on Washingtons Birthday. Adm. Radford chaired the event with regional ceremonies planned for later. Awards include Washington Honor Medals and $30 prize for public address, recognizing civic achievement and democracy efforts.

Valley Forge P- Cio Theodore RO MehKeldin Hetcot Mia Crand Dis Oy Freedoms Foundation Cearse Washington Arthur W. Radford US Joint Chiefs of Staff Foundation Eeeret Kenneth JF Wels

First Phase Big Project Nears Finish

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone completes initial phase of major city wiring project. Replacing conduit on East Patrick Street, rerouting cables around Fort Detrick, with completion targeted for June 1 and temporary pavement in place. Public inconvenience noted but necessary for planned improvements.

Chosapeake Potomac Uns Fort Detrck Detrick Reservation Rast Patrick Street Ule Telephone So Rast Patrick Street We Square Corner Carl Vo Weakley Local Telephone Company Weakles Ues Weakley West Fourth Street Fort Detrick Yellow Springs Pike Detrick Fourth Street Pike Seventh Street Pike

Flood Threat Diminishes in Pacific Northwest After Heavy Rain

Rain eased across the Pacific Northwest as cold air moved in reducing flood danger. Torrential rain caused seven inches in 24 hours in southern Oregon prompting evacuations while three men drowned in eastern Washington as melting snow overflowed rivers.

Associated Press Pacific Northwest Oregon Washington Idaho Mississippi Ohio Valley Michigan Pennsylvania New York Great Lakes North Central States Ohio Valles Atlantic States Central Gulf Region

Hampshire Breeders Sale Attracts Buyers And 4 H

A large crowd at the Hampshire Breeders sale gathered at the Fairgrounds for the 25th Maisland Hampshire sale. Buyers from Baskin seaboard states attended along with Future Farmers of America leaders and 4 H club members. Judging occurred nearby with Howard Wachter serving as secretary, and awards offered to winning teams and ridging competitors.

Baskin Seaboard Farmers of America Fairgrounds Maisland Hampshire Moston Howard Wachter Ins Cit FOF Avonadane CS LE Bendh

Baltimore pair held on drunkenness charges

City police arrested Joe Patrick Waddell and Catherine A Waddell of Baltimore for drunkenness. Each was held on twenty five hundred dollars collateral for hearings.

Joe Patrick Waddell Catherine A Waddell Baltimore

Would-Be Robbers Target Churches But Fails

A failed break in at St Dalin's Catholic and Lutheran churches left no thefts. Intruders entered the rear door at Mount Jolys area, searched social rooms during a service, but found nothing. Cigarette butts and scattered clues prompted police to open an investigation.

Dalin Mt. Jolys Malestias

Valley Forge Awards Highlight 1955 Freedom Efforts

Valley Forge Foundation honored 923 individuals, organizations and schools for actions advancing America's freedom in 1955. Top winners included David Lawrence who received the Freedom Leadership Medal for exposing Communist conspiracy and basic freedoms. other honorees were E I du Pont, Kiwanis International, DAR, OFFE, Boy Scouts, AFI, AFE, and VFW.

Valley Forge Pa Freedoms Foundation United States America Adm Arthur W. Radford U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Radford Foundaion Washington David Lawrence Foundation Lawrence E. I du Pont de Nemours & Co Kiwanis International The National Society Daughters of the American Revolutin Office of Armed Forces Informaton and Education Defense Department Boy Scouts of America Americans For the Competitive Enterprise Sister, Inc Veterans of Foreign Wars

Humphrey Unacquainted With Eisenhower Plans

Thomasville Georgia reports Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey after a week unconnected with President Eisenhower says he has no idea if any executive will seek re election. He and Eisenhower did not discuss the issue during a quail hunting visit at the cabinet member’s plantation home. He departs Wachington to resume duties, then heads to New York for a speaking engagement.

Thomasville Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Eisenhower Dhet Fisenhower Wachiaton

Manipulations Blamed For Shortage At Local Bank

A bank official cited manipulations as the cause of a shortage in funds. The report notes attempts to verify the issue with State Bank authorities while an ambulance was called to transport Winsorf Reed from 301 West South Street to Frederick Memorial Hospital for a heart condition.

Asiaents WEN Gass Ots State Bank Hein Hope Tee Sala State Bank Bs Feduin Witteren Rastronett Tanddes Sant Ambelance United Ambulance Tansport Winsorf Reed West South Street Frederick Memorial Hospital

Jamboree Sales Draw Crowds Across City Stores

Queues formed outside major retailers before Washington’s Birthday sale openings. TV sets sold for cents and radios priced at 8.95 drew shoppers, with Hood’s Jacobson’s and Penney’s among busy outlets. Traffic jams, a disabled tanker, and holiday closures colored a bustling but irregular shopping day.

Washington Gaitheisining Storm Stiples A'S Roebuck and Company William S. Hood, Inc Jacobson Kemp's Hood's Jacobson'’s Penney's Fair Grounds Chamber of Commerce Edward McGuiness

Akron Doctor Admits Aborting About 300 Per Year

A 72 year old Akron physician pleaded guilty to an abortion charge in Common Pleas Court. He testified he performed about 300 abortions annually at an average fee of 200 dollars, saying the practice has existed since history and will continue. He requested mercy due to age.

Akron Ohio The Ros &. Knapp Common Pleas Ray Bo Watters Uh Ua Knapp

Bar Association Honored Senator Turnbull Dinner Night

Frederick County Bar Association hosted a dinner at the Francis Seamley Hotel ballroom with Senator Turnbull, majority leader of the state senate, as speaker. President Jerome of the association introduced him. Maryland Court of Appeals judge Ayde Edad spoke, and about 100 attendees from Montgomery and Frederick counties were present.

Dohy Grasan Lun Bull Baltimore County Enna Frederick County Bar Association Francis Seamley Hotel Turnbill Sprate Wsnapols Jerome Offutt Montcomers County Barssaganen Frederck County Association Ayde Edad Maryland Court of Appeals Cruet Dunet Miediman Pirsatt Patrick VW Sehnanffer Wathron Lavier Thomas Wanderson Anseph Supson Montgomery Eminty Asenciation

Gunman Who Stole Pretty Wife Beaten In Fight On Prairie

In Pueblo a kidnapper identified as Cole F A Hurst abducted Mrs. Ves Jackson, 27, and held her for 22 years. Police and rescuers closed in after a 15 minute confrontation on the prairie. Hurst was beaten and captured. Mrs Jackson escaped unharmed.

Cole Vietio Hurst St. Mars‘s Hospital Tony Fortino Ves Jackson Fortino Jackson Robert Mayber Kidsupper Seeekerak Mrs. Jackson Pueblo Junior College Bob a@ park AMD Jacksor Stave Mrs Jackson Canon City Here Herman R Husking Carroll Powers Mirst Mis U.S Huskins Powers Mayber Mayher Forlino

Baltimore Transit Strike Talks Sack Arbitration Push

Baltimore officials and union leader Baummer pressed for binding arbitration to end the transit strike that has closed buses and streetcars since January 30. The company board opposed arbitration citing fare increases needed to cover labor costs, while mayoral and civic groups backed arbitration as the fair path to restore service. Negotiations were set to resume at 11 am with mediator Galbert Lee Meanswaile presiding.

Baltimore Frank Baummer Transit Workers Union Baltimore Transit Co Baummer Thomas D'Alesandro Com- Me Metal Marchant Greater Baltimore Baltimore Federation of T Labor Samen Mesand Ij A.m Phuvedas Fedeal Galbert Lee

Edwin Franko Goldman Dies Noted Bandmaster

Prominent New York bandmaster Edwin Franko Goldman, age about 78, died after a brief illness. He led the city’s leading bands and conducted concerts for many years. His orchestra and influence were prominent in American music until his death.

New York Feanan Goffman

Debated Farm Bill Opens as Senate Weighs Key Parts

The Senate plans late debate on an election seat farm bill opposed by the Eisenhower administration. Chair Ellender of the Agriculture Committee forecast a new farm program for President Eisenhower by February 15 with hopes to vote early next week.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Ellender Congress Esenhower Gampaien Acrailtuie Benson Yan Chatreman Comays Dnc Benson Rsngring

Dulles Returns to Face Arms Policy Questions

Secretary of State Dulles comes home from vacation to confront Congress over the administration’s arms shipments to the Middle East. He tests testimony on whether WR light tanks were ready for delivery to Saudi Arabia, amid a brewing dispute and Senate debate.

Washington Secretary of State Dulles Congress

Continent Endures Deep Freeze and Floods Across Europe

News reports detail widespread frost and cold claiming hundreds of lives across France Italy Turkey Yugoslavia Britain and Germany as rivers freeze causing ice packs and disrupted transport while floods devastate parts of Haly and Southern Europe. Spain Greece and Poland face food shortages and rescue efforts intensify with radar base plans and wolf pack hunts amid humanitarian concerns.

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