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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1955

Page

7

Disarmament Prospect Opens at U N Conference

Britain urged all major atomic powers to pursue a disarmament accord at a secret U N Disarmament Commission session in Lancaster House. Anthony Nutting warned lasting peace hinges on real all around disarmament as Russia claims lead in weapons while the U S tests new atomic blasts in Nevada. Delegates from the U S Russia Britain France and Canada met amid skepticism over a general scrapping program and deep cuts in conventional arms. The conference resumed after a 70 minute session focusing on meeting procedures with the next session scheduled for Tuesday.

London Britain U.N. Disarmament Commission Anthony Nutting United States Russia France Canada Lancaster House Las Vegas Nev Lhe Tofor Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Mlin Andrei Gromyka Moscow Radio West China Howe U.N

Frederick Fair Seeks Parimutuel Betting Legislation

Annapolis February 25 Frederick County voters likely to be asked again to decide if pari mutuel betting on harness horse races at Frederick Fairgrounds should be legalized The Frederick County Agricultural Society Board of Managers asked the county delegation to introduce legislation for the next general election The measure would restrict betting to harness racing at the fairgrounds and could see the fair become Maryland State Fair sponsor with Timonium’s racing ending The proposal follows a eight year old county referendum and reflects strategic location near Baltimore Washington and nearby Virginia and West Virginia racing fans

Annapolis Frederick County Frederick Fairgrounds Frederick County Agricultural Society Frederick Fair Ginsu Frederick Virginia Westnrn Baltimore Washington Frederick Fairground Timonium Maryland

Harness horse meets eyed to ease betting issues

February 26 1955 discussion suggests harness racing could ease scheduling and betting problems. Maryland authorized meets with 100 dix of sulky racing and up to twenty racing days. Frederick counts on stiffer dates for a meet as four major Maryland tracks already run extended meets. A Frederick County group led by Mrs Lou Schwarty opposes school integration and seeks support for a public petition to keep staunch in suburban communities.

Frederico Maryland Frederick The Frederick County Lou Schwarty

Nolle Presses Trial Of Man At Brunswick

At a rare night hearing in Brunswick Magistrate Charles L. Monts nolle pressed a charge of drunken driving against Roland Thomas Wood of East Fifth Street Frederick. Forfeiture of 1645 collateral was accepted on a companion reckless driving citation. Wood elected not to stand trial for reckless driving after posting collateral. The incident occurred February 15 when the driver ran off the thoroughfare near Brunswick outskirts and struck a fence post on Hyde Boans property.

Brunswick Charles L. Monts Nolle Roland Thomas Wood East Fifth Street Frederick Alrii Monté Nolle Wood Chie Ath E. Spergo WL ? Crum Hyde Boans

Mt Pleasant 4 H Learn New Games at Roll Call

Mt Pleasant 4 H Club members learned many new games during a meeting titled My Favorite Games. Guests from the Woman's Club Mrs Edward Re Devitt and Mrs Roger Ramsbore helped judge rolls. Plans for 4 H Week were discussed and refreshments were served.

MT. Pleasant Woman's Club Edward Re- Devitt Roger Ramsbore

Three Oppose J. AM. Harlan on Supreme Court Nomination

Testimony before senators centered on Judge Harlan's nomination to succeed the late Justice Robert H. Jackson. Critics linked him to internationalists and a plan to pack the Court, while supporters argued the campaign questions and damage claims are aimed to derail the appointment.

Wheel of Progress American Coalition F Harlan Robert H. Jackson Jordan Harlan Dewey Thomas E. Dewey New York Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Sho Taeuusar Min Justin Blackwelder the Atlantic

Roof Fire at Sam Bussard Farm Near Middletown Extinguished

Middletown Fire Company volunteers extinguished a roof fire at the tenant house on the Sam Bussard farm three miles southeast of Middletown with an estimated damage of 150 dollars. Driver Caries Kulfer reported the blaze was controlled just before the Middletown pump arrived. an auxiliary tanker from Braddock Heights was cancelled. The house was tenanted by Stamey Urimay Babimmag Gye Bussard.

Middletown Pire Company Sam Bussard Middletown Caries Kulfer Wis Uwuaie Sata Ugayly Braddock Heights Nouse Stamey Urimay Babimmag Gye Bussard Jefferson Pike

Charges Against TVA Are Completely False

WASHINGTON Feb 25 Paul Fahey materials director for the Tennessee Valley Authority said charges that TVA is trying to depress wages or prices in the coal industry are completely false He testified at a Labor Department hearing on proposals by the United Mine Workers Union and coal producers that the government set minimum pay rates under the Walsh Healey Act If enacted mine operators would have to pay those rates to remain compliant

Washingto Paul Fahey Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Fahey Labor Department United Mine Workers Union CUMW Walsh-Healey

Coal sales hearing sparks wage debate with UMW leader

In a hearing the UMW president John Lewis criticized the government for buying coal from rivals paying workers starvation wages. Farther afield, reports describe favorable winds in the Near East and a historic caravan route along the Tigris, Euphrates, and Nile regions as armies marched.

UMW John ©. Lewis Snadh Nena Canal Near East Huphrates Nile

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