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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1954

Page

8

Government plans advance for Camp Detrick road link

Final government approval for a new road connecting Seventh Street pike with Fourth Street pike beyond Camp Detrick limits is anticipated. The route now favored runs via Fourth Street to reduce curves, with access road construction contingent on approval and the Seventh Street pike remaining in use to Military Road until the gate is relocated.

Seventh Street Pike Fourth Street Pike Camp Detrick Military Road Detrick Detrick Reservation Opossumtown Pike Frederick By-Pass Army Corps of Engineers Fourth Street Yellow Springs Opossum Town Pike Seventh Street Robert Russell Devenwue Fuutiuauiicta State Roads Commission Roads’ Commission Mountaindale Bethel Frederick Frederick City

Ferguson warns against recession talk to save economy

Sen. Ferguson, head of the Senate GOP Policy Committee, urges stopping Democratic talk of a business downturn. He says anti recession rhetoric harms sales and jobs, arguing the propaganda is more effective than anticipated and reduces consumer buying. Separately, Walter Robertson testifies about Chinese Reds killing about 15 million since 1949. Forty one legislative agents register as lobbyists in Annapolis this session.

Washington Ferguson Senate GOP Hoover Stephen A. Mitchell Congress Walter S. Robertson Annapolis Statehouse Secretary of State

Optimistic Prospect for Democratic Victory Tydings Says

Joseph D. Tydings, president of the State Young Democratic clubs, spoke Monday night at the Hotel Frederick to Young Democrats and Associates. He praised active state chapters, noted two to one favorable registrations in Frederick County, and predicted a Democratic win regardless of the primary outcome. He criticized Governor McKeldin on tax issues and highlighted his background at Maryland. Robert S. Rothenhoefer introduced him and outlined plans for a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in March.

Joseph D. Tydings Young Democratic Tydings McKeldin Young Democratic Club University of Maryland University of Maryland Law School Baltimore Robert S. Rothenhoefer Lahich

Trolley Interviews Broadcast On Thurmont Last Run

Radio WFMD will air interviews with several locals who rode Thurmont trolley on its final trip. Harold Keats led recording. about 50 minutes feature 175 participants. WJEJ also captured the trip and aired it last Sunday. Business Booming in Leavenworth as Parker notes merry go round demand strong.

Thurmont WFMD Harold Keats Hagerstown WJEJ Leavenworth Kan Paul Parker Merry-Gornands

Frost Boils or Pavement Failures Drive Frederick Roads Watch

Frederick County and city officials report frost damage on roads has been minimal this winter. Heavy traffic on older routes like Route 340 and Route 2340 is blamed for breaks, with some paving projects planned to widen and resurface roads. City Engineer Waller notes frost boils may exist but heavy usage likely caused most breaks, while county roads report no frost heaving on macadam surfaces.

Frederick City Frederick State Roads Commission Slemer's Hall W. Raymond Waller Matadam

Five Day Forecast from Western Maryland Weather Office

The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with some rain and light temperature changes on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be fair with cooler nights. Saturday and Sunday turn warmer with a renewed chance of rain. Temperatures average 3 to 6 degrees above normal, with normals from 40 to 48 and early lows from 20 to 30 across western to eastern and southern sections.

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Man admits lifetime crime bowing to guilt in 1935 killing

Cleveland police weigh action after motor company worker Anthony Derda admits killing a boy in 1935 and names another youth, Steve Kotola, as the victim in a woods near Pittsburgh. Oberhelman, once blamed, was acquitted earlier amid mental health history. details confirmed by Pittsburgh detectives.

Anthony Derda Pittsburgh Steve Kotola Henry Oberhelman Derda Kotola Oberhelman Cherkelman Crester Burnett Joseph Flynn Homicide Detectives Io Vial Flynn

Assault Opened On Communist-Led Huks Near Manila

A five-pronged air supported assault targeted Communist-led Huks southeast of Manila. Armored cars and light artillery supported the operation as clashes continued in the cease-fire zone where government and rebel negotiators failed to secure surrender terms.

Manila ePi Mi Banahaw

Maxwell House coffee price hiked by General Foods

The wholesaler price of Maxwell House coffee was raised a nickel per pound to $7.06 by General Foods Corp today.

New York Maxwell House Coffee General Foods Corp

Council PTA endorses state salaries and driver training bill

The Frederick County P T A Council met at Frederick High School and endorsed Senate Bill 76 for state support of minimum superintendents salaries, backed a $300 annual raise for teachers, and urged driver training inclusion in the minimum education program. A plan to publicize school crowding, a nominating committee, and Founders Day honors were noted, with remarks from Eugene W. Pruitt and Mrs. A. K. Romoser.

P. T. A. County Council Frederick High School A. K. Romoser Clarksville Howard County Eugene W. Pruitt Paul Wise Senator Kimble Senate Robert Gillett New Market Frederick County Joseph Vona Chamber of Commerce Junior C. of C The Grange Corncil Roger Willard A. D. Pollack W. W. Corbin North Market Elm Street Lee Feete Brunswick Noel Gross Washington Street Earl Dayhoff New Midway William H. Garner, Jr Lincoln School Pollack Vona Richard Rudy Ramoser Board of Education Montgomery County Romoser Pruitt Corbin Counci Alden Summers Wow Corbin Lee Peete Summers

France Lags In Debating Europe Pact

Paris informed sources say France’s National Assembly will likely delay debate on ratifying the European Army Treaty until after the Geneva Conference on Korea and Indochina. Foreign Minister Georges Bidault to lead the parliamentary battle with backing from Dulles and Eden for guarantees of U.S. and British military cooperation and a NATO extension, raising hopes for EDC endorsement before summer.

Paris France National Assembly Korea Indochina Georges Bidault Assembly Bidault Berlin U.S State Dulles Eden United States Britain Dulles

No Trace Of Man Who Took Baby From Bed

Police said they cannot find any trace of Gerald E. Conrad or his companion Jelen Elhose after they took seven month old Pamela Conrad from Call Hospital in Steubenville. The baby, suffering from pneumonia, was removed while a nurse was out of the room and authorities alerted Baltimore and Westernport, Md., locations tied to the father’s family.

Steubenville Pamela Conrad Baltimore Westernport Gerald E. Conrad Ds Uilergen Guarduel Weggence Jelen Elhose Liite Pamela Alice Ernest Conrad Betty Lou Conrad Iygams Vanvichon

New Polio Vaccine Is Tried in Pittsburgh

The first group of youngsters received Salk's polio vaccine injections in Pittsburgh schools. Dr. Jonas Salk, discoverer of the vaccine, administered the shots personally to pupils in 19 districts as part of a plan to immunize 5,000 first second and third graders before June. Names of children were withheld and no warning was given to the students.

Piitsburgh Salk Sejorice Polo Drdruas Salk Pittsburgh

Yanks Sell Vic Raschi to Cardinals for Cash

The New York Yankees announce the sale of right handed pitcher Vic Raschi to the St Louis Cardinals for cash and several minor league players. General manager George Weiss says the deal involved considerable cash with terms not disclosed. Raschi has 120 wins and 50 defeats with the Yankees, including a 13-6 last season and a 16-6 previous year, and averaged 21 wins a season from 1949 to 1951.

ST. Petersburg Fla.a New York Yankees Today Vic Raschi St. Louis Cardinals George Weiss Yankees Raschi

Disturbance Report Praised. Steale Charged In Middletown

Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker commended three Middletown women for reporting a disturbance Monday evening by Baltimore man James Maurice Steele. Steele pled guilty to drunk and disorderly behavior and theft from Ruhland C Boyer grocer y. he was found guilty on all counts but unsentenced pending record check. Several witnesses testified, including Evelyn M Shafer Jane Shank and Mrs Morgan. Police stated Steele seized items in the store and littered outside. Other court actions included fines and jail terms for motorists and a nonsupport conviction for George W Scheetz.

H. Reese Shoemaker Middletown Baltimore James Maurice Steele Evelyn M. Shafer Ruhland C. Boyer E. C. Crowther Shoemaker Naomi E. Otto Keymar Dewey Arthur Hess Hess H. L. Basore Otto George William Scheetz 1 Rocks Frederick County House of Correction Ethel Seheetz Mark Allen Liberty Town Iojan LeRoy Stone East Third Street Harry Phillips James Charles Hicks Line King Trump Verne Bowser Tyrone UC S Charles Luie McNeely Rodgersville U. S. 40 Cyrus Keller

Five More Indictments Return In WWII Ship Deal Case

Federal grand jury returns five additional indictments charging 18 individuals and seven corporations in surplus WWII ship disposals. Among the accused is former Rep. Joseph Casey of Massachusetts and Julius C. Holmes of New York City. Indictments allege conspiracy to breach government purchase contracts via stock transfers and funneling ships to aliens through corporate deals.

Washington Brownell Joseph Casey D-Mass United States Casey Maritime Commission Julius C. Holmes New York City London Aristotle S. Onassis Argentina Monte Carlo U.S

Louisville Fire Kills 3 in Downtown Apartment Blaze

A Louisville three story apartment fire near downtown killed three people and injured four others, with WAVE-TV airing live footage from the scene. Victims included Arthur Lee Chapman, Edith Dalbow, and Ernest Richmond, while Clifford Roland and Hazel Chapman and Sarah Lavenburg and James Devan suffered severe burns. Fire began around 11 25 p.m. and was under control an hour later. cause was undetermined.

Louisville Arthur Lee Chapman Edith Dalbow Ernest Richmond Clifford Roland Hazel Chapman Sarah Lavenburg James Devan Wave-Tv

McCarthy Claims Army Code Room Worker Was Top Secret Messenger

Former FBI informant Mrs. Marvy Markward testified that Annie Lee Moss, once a Communist party official and cafeteria worker in the Pentagon, was said to be now handling top secret messages in the Army Signal Corps code room. The claims were made before McCarthy's Senate Investigations subcommittee during public hearings.

Washington FBI Sen. McCarthy R-Aw Abs Marvy Markward Army Annie Lee Moss Markward McCarthy Senate Investigations Communist Party Pentagon Army Signal Corps

Traffic offense roundup on U S 40 west totals listed

Court records show multiple charges along U S 40 west including failing to stop at boulevard sign and at intersections, passing on curves, reckless driving, and following distance violations. Named defendants include Robert C. Dishong Harry A Anderson Louis Smyth Kenneth Abbott and others with various fines and a chauffeur's license issue noted.

U. S Robert C. Dishong Harry Alfred .Anderson Brunswick Frank Rudolph Fleming Baltimore Louis Robert Smyth Ailland U.S Branldock Kenneth Juan Abbott Montecello Jug Bridge Philip Kretsinger Guy Meredith Parsons Martinsburg W. Va

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