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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 22, 1960

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Mathias Introduces Loan Bill in House Debates

Mathias introduces a bill in the House requiring small loan companies to provide borrowers with a simple annual interest statement. Delegates note hidden charges and unclear rates while critics highlight many borrowers lack awareness of monthly rates and effective costs. The House defeats a bill to raise inland loan rates from six to eight percent.

Chase Mathias Pri- Gay Martk Bill Joan Companies House

Snowstorm's Punch Fades as It Reaches Northeast

A heavy Midwest snowstorm spread into the Northeast with light to moderate snowfalls. Reports cite eight inches in some Midwest locales and three to six inches in others, with gusty drifts and near freezing to single digit temperatures across the central states.

Associated Press Midwest Great Lakes Upper Ohio Valley Ohio Pennsylvania Northi West York Midlands Kansas Nebraska Gusly Kies Iowa Texas

Mathias Opens Campaign Office in Maryland District

Charles McC Mathias opened a campaign office for Congress and hosted Montgomery County GOP leaders. The event signaled backing from suburban districts and urban areas as reapportion plans prompted discussion of voting advantage across the district.

Charles McC. Mathias Montry County Bur Pic Lous Monigom Iriet

Seven Youths Die In Flash Fire In Oberlin Home

A flash fire in a one story frame house in Oberlin Ohio killed seven children Sunday night. Fire officials cited a faulty heater as feeding the flames. Two four year old boys and three adults escaped unharmed. Lucile Isom and Mary Malone sisters aged 24 and 20 were with their mother Silvia Malone in the front part of the home.

Oberlin Ohio College Town Lucile Isom Mary Malone Silvia Malone

Grove Named Easter Seal Fund Drive Chairman

James A. Grove, local postmaster, will lead the Easter Seal fund drive opening March 17 and ending Easter Sunday. The campaign supports the center at the Odd Fellows Home North Market Street aiding crippled children and services in Washing and Carroll Counties. State president J Milton Brunk and other local members are active in the society. Grove has led many youth projects including Little League and expresses strong interest in helping crippled children.

James A. Grove Careman Odd Fellows Home North Market Street Washing Carroll Counties J. Milton Brunk Soci W. Jerome Offutt Nevin T. R. Walker Clarence C. Carty Paul F. Michael F. Nallin Grove

Scandal scarred Chicago Police Department linked to Gold Coast burglar ring

Acting Commissioner Kyran Phelan said new evidence ties Summerdale district officers to a gang specializing in Gold Coast robberies. The probe, led by Irwin Cohen and Lt. John Neuhaus, describes bribe acceptances of at least 1000 dollars and connects four additional officers to the case, as trials proceed for suspects including Harry Meifore and Richard Kelley.

Chicago Kyran Phelan Irwin Cohen John Neurauser Phelan 7 Z A Summerdale Cohen Neu- Fauier Joliet Harry Meifore Alsi Richard Kelley Casimir Boniakowski de Neni Gold Coast S. Hichard Morrison Ken Che

Weather Forecast for Maryland and Surrounding Regions

The forecast calls for below normal temperatures with daily highs around 41 to 47 and overnight lows from about 20 to 32. Snow is expected in Western Maryland Tuesday with mixed precipitation possible in southern areas, totaling roughly half to three quarters of an inch.

Maryland

Tragic Shooting Fatal to 3 Year Old in Family Quarrel

A three year old boy, James Dockery, was killed when a shotgun fired during a family argument struck him as he ran toward his grandmother. Police charged his uncle Theodore Tunley, 43, of Washington, with homicide after the incident prompted by a dispute over money with Marcieline Dyson, 34.

Washington Theodore Tunley James Dockery Marcieline Dyson Tunley Dyson

Last Day For Legislature Measures

Annapolis AP reports final day for Maryland lawmakers to act on bills in a 30 day session. Gov Tawes shows tentative approval for a tax reform measure linking motor vehicle fees to county mileage, while debates over highway funding and teacher pay wage on.

Annapolis Maryland Sesson Study Commission Gov. Tawes Tawes Roads Commission Senatos Oneston Senate

Proposes Removal Of Two Outdated Deaf Education Laws

A brief item notes a proposal to repeal two antiquated laws governing the education of the deaf and hearing impaired. The measure aims to update legal provisions and remove outdated restrictions affecting instructional methods and rights.

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Truck Fire Near Zaseimeir Bridge Extinguished

A truck fire near the Wasun Wasin bridge was extinguished before causing any damage. No injuries or further details were reported.

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Middletown Opposes Proposed Post Office Site

The Burgess and Town Council of Middletown oppose the planned Post Office location on Main Street near the Middletown Savings Bank. They argue the site is unsuitable and favor maintaining mail services at the existing Post Office.

Middletown Burgess and Town Council Dlewoun Main Street John Marshall Bu John RA. Foley

Accidental Deaths in Maryland Rise in Weekend Toll

A Maryland weekend report lists multiple fatal incidents across counties including Baltimore County Anne Arundel and Waldorf. Victims named include Patricia Diane Webb G of Firksburg and Arthur W Foster both identified in police statements.

One Groundhog Exits Winter Sleep In Thurmont Tale

H A Stallings of Thurmont reported Saturday morning an unusual sight as a groundhog appeared in the snow heading toward Miller's Picnic Woods. He noted the animal moved with interest, seemingly ignoring winter’s cold as it observed its surroundings.

Groundhog H. A. Stallings Thurmont Miller’s Picnic Woods Mr. Stallings

Airman Fatally Shot After Talking in Maryland

Airman Robert N. Lages, 23, of Andrews Air Force Base, was shot in the arm and side in Seat Pleasant Maryland after a talk and died at Prince Georges General Hospital. The incident details remain under investigation by local authorities.

Aerman Georges Robert N. Lages Andrews Air Force Base Prince Georges General Hospital

Youngsters Explore Wild Cave For Science Study

Members of West Frederick Junior High School eighth general science class visited Joe's Cave near Eoans Doro described as a wild cave. They observed stalactites stalagmites and water-carved formations on floors walls and ceilings while examining cave deposits in their field study.

Waeiang Joe's Cave Eoans Doro West Frederick Junior High School Richard Gilpin Robert Hilke Bloyce C Tawis Male Jenkins

SukarnoCritiques West as Talks Open in Asia Summit

Sukarno spoke at a summit with Khrushchev criticizing the United States and praising socialist ties with the East. He predicted Soviet leadership by 1965 and urged unity among Asian and African nations for world peace, while stressing freedom as a condition for global stability.

Geman Sukar West Java Sukarno Khrushche Khrushchev Soviet Union United States

Roads Cleared After Week of Snow in Frederick County

Frederick County crews cleared roads of snow and ice after a week of effort. Light snow traced at the airport station gave way to sunny, above freezing conditions with 24 to 40 degree highs and a forecast of more snowfall Thursday night.

Frederick Sundarning

Well Known Retired Farmer Dies at 62

Howard E Hood a well known retired farmer died Sunday evening at Frederick Memorial Hospital aged 62. Born in Frederick County he was survived by his wife Elva and six children Ellis Hood Donald Hood Harold Hood Elizabeth Hood Betty Hood J Wesley Hood along with 58 grandchildren. He served Prospect Methodist church on the board of trustees and belonged to Prosper Lodge IOOF Farm Bureau and attended Prospect Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm with interment at the residence after services in the Prospect Methodist Church

Howard E. Hood Prospect Road Airy Frederick Memorial Hospital Frederi Country Wiliam B Neva Hood Elva C_ Ellis Hood Damascus HL Donald Mt. Airy William Frederick Harold E Elizabeth Hood

Party Leaders To Decide On Rights Push

Democratic leaders face difficult choices as they move toward voting on civil rights measures. In a tense session, President Johnson plans to push for a broadened rights agenda while House advocates may settle for a smaller package, reflecting a split within the party over how far to go.

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Police To Attend Training Program In Maryland

Three Frederick Police Department patrolmen Ray Dietz Colin Phillips and Donald Traces will join a one week basic police procedures course in Pikesville Maryland. The Maryland State Police sponsor the training covering motor vehicle and criminal law investigation firearms courtroom procedure and enforcement principles.

Frederick Tme Pikesville Maryland

Boy Dies Trying To Save Mother In House Fire

Firefighters in Oakland respond to a blaze where Burntout Rosco Bumgardner, a father and husband, died trying to rescue his mother. He was not at home at the time.

Oabland Rosnie Roscoe Bumgardner

Eisenhower Arrives in Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican reception

President Eisenhower lands in San Juan after a three hour forty minute flight from Washington. He vows Puerto Rico’s status as a commonwealth and the island’s right to choose its future, amid demonstrations for statehood and independence. Governor Munoz Marin hosts the welcome and hosts talks at the airport.

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Four Die in Harrisonburg Apartment Fire

A predawn blaze tore through a three story Harrisonburg Virginia apartment building killing four people and hospitalizing others. Two children and two adults died with bodies recovered from the ruins at daybreak as firefighters from Shenandoah Valley and Richmond battled the flames. cause was not yet known.

Harrisonburg Emen Shenandoah Valley Miles Richmond

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