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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

6

Compromise Settlements Advances on Fort Detrick Bypass

Government and local officials reached a tentative compromise to fund a by pass road from Seventh street pike west of Fort Detrick to Fourth street pike near Rosemont. The agreement aims to avoid city and county expenditures while detailing relocations and right of way decisions. Final figures and route specifics remain to be settled as engineers and attorneys continue talks.

Fort Detrick Seventh Street Pike Fourth Street Pike State Roads Commission Frederick County Frederick City Roads Commission Baltimore Rosemont OT Apple Avenue Detrick Seventh Street Fourth Street Rosemont Avenue Roger H. Willard Byron W Thompson W. Raymond Walter Mr. Thompson Charles McC. Mathias Jr

Eisenhower to hold news conference on second term

President Eisenhower will hold a news conference at 10:30 tomorrow morning EST. White House secretary James Hagerty said he would not comment on a possible second term announcement or any radio and television appearance. Hagerty declined further remark as reporters pressed on broadcast plans.

Washington P Eisenhower White House James C Hagerty Hagerty Freenhower

Frederick Chamber of Commerce to retire longtime manager

George C. Stagie will retire as manager secretary of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce in July after eight years in the role. He helped launch county planning efforts and served as the first president of the Maryland Council of Chambers of Commerce. His career includes extensive service to several civic and veterans organizations and a long record with Frederick county groups.

Frederick Slagle Tee AN Agee Bo UY Maryland Council of Chambers of Commerce National Professional Association Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Administration University of North Carolina Institute UA Wee Chamber Stagle National Chamber Selective Service Boards Selective Service Board No 45 Wen's Bible Class Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick County Reve Athon Monoracy Valley Conversation Association Confederation of Western Maryland Communities

Vandals damage decks aboard Queen Mary during overhaul

Vandals scarred decks walls and furniture of the 1000 ton Queen Mary in Southampton during an annual overhaul weekend workmen were away. The incident damaged ship interiors and disrupted ongoing repairs. Police investigation underway as crew assess losses.

Queen Mary Southampton England

Fires and Explosions Hit West Los Angeles Area

Three persons burned seriously and nine structures damaged as a trenching machine plowed into a gasoline line. Fires raged for hours near Sunset and Sepulveda, with four schools closed and residents urged to turn off pilots. Two residents, William Baxter and Maxine Licht, were hospitalized in critical or serious condition.

Los Angeles Calif Sunset Sepulveda William James Baxter West Los Angeles Milling Co Balt

Snow Falls In Western Md

An inch and a half of fresh snow fell in western Maryland as a fast moving storm swept across the state. Garrett County reported up to one inch with highway chains advised west of Grantsville. Oakland and northern Garrett saw low temperatures around 20 to 22 degrees. Frostburg had a light snow trace and a high in the 70s.

Associated Press Maryland Garrett County Grantsville Oakland Frostburg Seaboard Block Island Cape Hatteras

Blake Held for Arson Charge in Cumberland Hotel Fire

Edward Blake, about 40, was held for grand jury on arson charges after a Cumberland Hotel fire caused damage to a room. He waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate J Milton Dick and is jailed on $1,000 bail, with authorities noting a dispute with Brooks Hotel management.

Cumberland Edward Blake Brooks Prem Nary J Milton Dick

Five Day Maryland Forecast With Variable Temperatures

The five day outlook calls for fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with possible mountain highs. Saturday begins a cooler trend. Temperatures average several degrees above normal with Western Maryland highs around 42 and eastern Maryland Delaware upper 40s. Lows range from the low 20s in Western Maryland to the low 30s elsewhere.

Maryland Delaware

Prisoners arraigned in court in Frederick

Two Frederick men Earl Carter and Ernest Lee pleaded not guilty in county court before Judge Patrick Schnauffer on conspiracy to rob Union Banking and Trust. Carter pleaded guilty to false pretenses and will seek counsel. Lee lacks a lawyer and James Eshleman was named to represent him. Trial dates span March 8 to March 15 for various criminal and appeal cases. Additionally, Horton received a suspended three year term for false financial statements with restitution required.

Frederick Negroes Patrick M. Schnauffer Union Bridge Banking and Trust Company Earl Wilson Carter Ernest Eugene Lee Sehnauffer Carter Lee James Eshleman Schnauffer Joseph W. Horton Frederick County House of Correction Horton LeRoy Irving Crum Alton ¥. Bennett Kenneth C. Creager House Farl E. Kolb Jr Harry J. Bell Sr Mt. Airy Veterans Hospital E. Austin James Richard Lee Gouker Stanley C. Rowtzahn Charles T. Carroll Glenn E. Gibbons Leroy A. Johnson Wilbur E. Gross Raymond W. Fryeur March Wilmer Dixon Frank Dorsey Edwin Fo Nikirk Donald H Helsles Carroll G. Zimmerman Dorsey Wo Baim James M. Bishop Racksmwat Hubert Wonpieler Leonard J. Crouse Joseph M. Rickards Grover H Smith Clifford ©. Morris Carroll E. Heiser

London Sporting Club Fined and License Revoked

The London Sporting Club promoter of Monday night fights at St Nicholas Arena was fined 35000 and its license revoked by the New York Athletic Commission. Matchmaker Tea Sullivan’s license was revoked and Willie Gilzenberg fined 55000 and deprived of his treasurer’s license. Eight charges were filed accusing the club of consorting with criminals and impeding investigations. Julius Helfand announced the verdict.

New York London Sporting Club St. Nicholas Arena New York Athletic Commission Tea Sullivan Willie Gilzenberg Julius Helfand New York Boxing Managers Guild

Western powers outline main line of action for war crisis

A British informant says the United States Britain and France agreed on key actions if a new Arab Israeli war erupts. naval shows are planned with US sixth fleet visits to Egypt Port Said and Haifa and British visits to Israel and Egypt. land forces would be deployed only as a last resort after UN consultations.

London United States Britain France Washington Foreign Office Mediterranean Israel United Nations Egypt Port Said U.S Haifa Eisenhower Eden

Thurmont Bonds Sold for Water Company Purchase

Thurmont officials sold 87000 in water system acquisition bonds to Alexander Brown and Sons of Baltimore at par with a mixed rate of 2 96 percent for 1958 69 maturities and 3 percent for 1970 86 maturities. Proceeds fund purchase of Mechanicstown Water Company stock and debt with future water receipts. March 14 15 names listed for official notices.

Thurmont Alexander Brown and Sons Baltimore Brown Thomas Mechanicstown Water Company Iis

Dr George Stockton Wills Dies at 89 Former Western Maryland Scholar

Dr George Stockton Wills author and educator died here last night at age 89 from a stroke. He was a former English professor at Western Maryland College and wrote a Bibliography of the Works of Sidney Lanier plus works on Southern history and the college history.

George Stockton Wills Western Maryland College Sidney Lanier

Kilgore Dies at Bethesda Navy Hospital

U S Senator Harley Kilgore of West Virginia died early today at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Kilgore, a Democrat, had been ill since February 25 and was the first West Virginian elected to three consecutive Senate terms. He leaves a wife, a son Robert, and a daughter Mrs. Albert Young Jr.

Washington Harley Martin Kilgore West Tn le Does Pao West Virginia Bethesda Naval Hospital Kilgore Harold C. Miller Miller Lois Kilgore Robert Albert T. Young Jr

Abuse Of Meters Cited In Report By Chief Of Police

The report to Mayor Derr and the Board of Aldermen recommends eliminating loading zones on West Patrick Street and installing meters. It cites 873 meters in operation with abuses where merchants and motorists extend time on one space by offsetting others.

West Patrick Street Nie Eink Charles W. Main John Derr Board of Aldermen Patrick Street Market Court Streets East Patrick Street South Market Street East South Street Lee Place

Swampscott Crash Kills and Injures Dozens on Two Trains

A Boston and Maine collision at Swampscott Junction left 14 dead and many injured as about 8000 passengers on two trains were rushed to area hospitals. Snow fell as the rear of the Danvers to Boston train was crushed by a Portsmouth to Boston Budd streamliner.

Swampscott Mass Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Portsmouth N.H Danvers Edward Penniman Lynn Item Lynn Marblehead Salem Union Hospital Salen B&m N. H Swampscott Junction Bot Howard Ross West Newbury Ross

Fined For School Attendance Neglect In Thurmont

Magistrate Paul M. Little Jr. fined several Thurmont families for neglecting to send their children to school. Mrs Car Miller paid $50 for three daughters ages 9,11,13. Other parents faced similar fines with suspensions tied to perfect attendance. future absences could trigger daily penalties.

Thurmont Paul M. Little Jr Car Miller CA Pg Sue Krews Little Doris Dorses Miss Dorses Maller Hurt Mee Andress Whee Hel Uecit Millers Base Hotnie Larne Eld Nice Ran

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