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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 27, 1957

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Fatal High School Car Crash Trial Started

In Frederick, a juvenile court heard testimony on a fatal accident involving five Frederick High School students. John E. Holter 17 faces manslaughter by automobile as the legal action moves toward Peoples Court. Ches ter G. Stone Jr. 17 was killed when Holter’s car left the road and struck a utility pole near Six to Nine o’clock hours, with several teens injured.

Frederick High School Patrick M. Schwantzer Samuel W. Barrack John E. Holter Peoples Court Chester G. Stone Jr Jams, Vile Young Holter Fifth South Robert Airy W . Ness

Home Show Preview Highlights Frederick Junior Chamber Event

Members and guests of the Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce held a preview of the armory home show after a regular meeting. The program featured remarks on Jaycee activities, election of new members, and a presentation honoring Ed Remsburg for county service, with net income figures and local civic notes included.

Frederick United Hungary Ward T. Wailes Jaycee Jack Doll Red A. Doiy Remsburg Budapest Frederick County A. Jne Mier Janos Clyde M. Roney Jr Remsburg Merhie Duvall

British pilot breaks sound barrier shatters hospital glass

Southport England report says a British test pilot broke the sound barrier yesterday and shattered a glass wall in the operating room at Southport Hospital. Glass and debris sprinkled over a surgeon and seven nurses as an unconscious patient remained under operation. Dr Joan Campbell described briefly checking the knife and continuing, while nurses reacted with alarm but persisted.

Southport England Southport Hospital Joan Campbell

Home Show Here Opens Tonight

The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Home Show opening tonight. The event features materials tools and appliances for building remodeling and DIY projects as part of the local home improvement market.

Frederick

Local Salary Bills Introduced In State Senate

Two Senate measures propose raises for county officials and a new attorney salary. One increases Orphans Court judges pay to 1500 dollars yearly after the 1958 election, the other sets the county commissioners attorney salary by the commissioners. Governor signs Hood College scholarships for Frederick districts. Carroll County may levy a four year property tax for a new county hospital.

State Senate Jacob R. Ramsburg Orphans Court McKeldin Hood College Frederick County Carroll County C. C. Wirts Howard County Frederick Howard Washington Montgomery County Court

Eastward Cold Front Grips Central U S and Northeast

Northerly winds from the Midwest bring cold air to the eastern third of the nation with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Temperatures fall 20 to 30 degrees in the Great Lakes region, with readings near or below freezing in the north. Subfreezing air reaches Oklahoma, while New England records high 60s. Flood threats rise as Kentucky to Ohio see storms and flood conditions intensify in the Northwest. National Guard evacuations occur in Weiser Idaho as the river floods threat levels rise.

Associated Press Midwest Great Lakes Ohio Valley Chicago Milwaukee belJow Zéco Oklahoma Atlantic Coast New England Boston Kentucky West Virginia Ohio West-Iern Pennsylvania Central Appalachians Northwest National Guard Weiser Idaho Weiser River Snake River

Three Injured In One Car Route 75 Crash

Three county residents were injured when a 1953 Plymouth station wagon failed to navigate a curve on Route 75 north of New Market in fog. Dehn Rippeon 3, Raymond Frye 18, and John Hardman Jr. 16 were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for burns and lacerations. Vehicle damage estimated at $600. Trooper Robert C. Snyder investigated.

New Market Dehn Wm. Rippeon RFD Mu. Airy Raymond W. Frye Jjamsville Frederick Memorial Hospital John W. Hardman Jr Frederick Epinsserth Robert C. Snyder

Brunswick School Group Seeks New Elementary Addition

A Brunswick delegation appeared before the County Commissioners to press for future school construction funding. The advisory committee report names Brunswick elementary school addition as top priority No 7. Spokesman Richard C Bowers outlined needs while other members included Nelson Strathern Mrs John Sell and Mrs James Shriver. The panel also notes a future plan for a new Brunswick High School. Charles R Fuss opposed consolidation of Emmitsburg High with Thurmont.

Brunswick Board of Education Richard C. Bowers Nelson Strathern John Sell James Shriver Nety Brunswick High Charles R- Fuss Emmitsburg Emmitsburg High School Thurmont

Costly Fire Destroys Businesses in Parsons West Virginia

A blaze in Parsons West Virginia damaged four buildings and left eight more in ruins or damaged. Two firefighters were treated for injuries, and the Leo Gross Appliance Store was among the destroyed structures. Power outages and smoke forced evacuation of nearby homes as officials assessed losses in the thousands of dollars.

Parsons W. Va Walnut Street Leo Gross Cover Jolly Bruce Whetzel Elkins Renney

Tawes Warns Sales Tax Figures Likely to Fall

Maryland comptroller J Millard Tawes repeated his warning that next year’s sales tax estimates will be revised downward. The Board of Revenue Estimates promises a new figure by March 15 as Tawes notes a disturbing trend in collections and says the current year’s 48 million dollars will have to be reduced by a substantial amount.

Annapolis J. Millard Tawes Board of Revenue Estimates Tawes

Death Threat Reported In Racket Probe

Washington Senator McClellan said the brother of a key witness in the Senate rackets investigation has been threatened with death. The FBI is investigating the anonymous call to Carl Elkins in Arizona, urging his brother to stop talking.

McClellan Washington Sen Senate FBI Carl Elkins Arizona James Elkins Portland Qre Special United States MfcCiellan Square Phoenix Ariz Frank Dave Elkins

Naming of Democrat Criticized By Aiken

Senator Aiken of South Dakota criticized President Eisenhower’s choice of David K. E. Bruce as ambassador to Germany while vowing to question Bruce about what he called a weak report on Latin American aid. The dispute sparked Senate debate on diplomacy and political influence in appointments. Bruce, a former ambassador to France, has bipartisan support and is expected to be confirmed.

Washington v Aiken R-Vti Eisenhower David K. E. Bruce Germany Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bruce Latin America Senate France Truman Knowland California Johnson Texas

Hollywood scandals probe targets Marilyn Monroe raid tied to Sinatra

A California Senate interim committee led by Sen. Fred Kraft questions Hollywood figures and sources behind scandal magazines and collection agencies. Investigators allege private detectives and party figures act as tip services while a Marilyn Monroe divorce tie to the DiMaggio raid is noted.

Los Angeles Hollywood Fred Kraft Sacramento Kraft Sinatra San Diego Lioyd Harris New York Yankees J Wee Aling Will Jae Miss Monroe Harris DiMaggio Marilyn Monroe Confidential Harris Said His Investigation Sor Holywood Hollywood Life

NAM President Blames Unions for Inflation

In Washington NAM President Charles inflation blamed organized labor and said unions see wage talks as a gun in the ribs. Ernest G. Swigert of Portland Ore argued wage hikes since 1949 fueled inflation and urged wages set by bargaining without regard to profits or productivity.

Washington National Assn Ernest G. Swigert Portland Ore Swigert

Five Day Weather Outlook With Scattered Rain

Five day forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and cooler air. Thursday begins with some rain in the morning from the bay area eastward, followed by rain and moderate temperatures Friday. Saturday should be fair, with another rain chance expected Sunday or Monday. Temperatures will run 3 to 4 degrees above normal with little daily change after Thursday, and precipitation around one inch. Normal highs are in the 40s, with lows from about 20 in Garrett County to the lower 30s in eastern and southern counties.

Bay Area Garrett County

Milk Strike Spurs Police Deployment Across Tri State Area

State troopers patrolled highways in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania to curb violence as a third day of the milk price strike persisted. Strikers from the Tri State Master Dairy Guild pressed higher prices amid sporadic gunfire and vandalism with about 10 percent of metropolitan milk withheld and 2.05 million pounds of milk diverted.

New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Tri-State New York City Tristate Master Dairy Guild Leona Baumgartner John W. Dormey Mutual Federation of Independent Cooperatives Syracuse Nla United Milk — Producers Tno

U.S. Seeks Compromise Plan on Middle East Withdrawals

The United States pressed for a compromise plan to remove Israeli troops from Egypt and the Gaza Strip without sanctions. Washington urged voluntary withdrawal and explored assembly penalties if pullout did not occur, while plans faced Arab objections and mixed signals from the U.N. and Hammarskjold discussions.

United Nations United States Egypt Gaza Strip U.S Washington Israel Middle East Assembly Gulf of Aqaba Dag Hammarskjold Abba Eban Eban Aqaba Gulf Red Sea Eilat Hammarskjold Dulles Hammarskjoid U.N UNEF Aqaba

February Precipitation Surpasses Normal Levels

Persistent showers brought six tenths of an inch, lifting February’s rainfall to 2.85 inches at the airport from a normal 2.58. Forecasters warn of more rain before March, with warmer trends today and a shift to colder spells by Thursday.

Deed Recorded for Main Street Property Transfer

A deed was recorded in the Clerk's office transferring property on Main Street Walkersville from Glade Valley Bakery Inc to Mr and Mrs Robert N Nichodemus for about 6500 dollars according to revenue is tempe.

Main Street Walkersville Glade Valley Bakery Inc Robert N. Nicodemus Tempe

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