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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

9

State bids to rebuild Liberty road section from Frederick to Taylorsville

The State Roads Commission will open bids March 20 at noon for the next Liberty road improvement section from the Unionville by pass east to 1.4 miles west of the Maryland 26 and 27 intersection in Taylorsville. The project covers 2,517 miles of grading drainage widening resurfacing and relocations mainly on an old concrete highway. Work aims to widen to 24 feet and modify curves and hills as part of a 12 year program extending into Frederick and Carroll counties with current work east toward the Harford county line and future contracts from near Fielderstown to Taylorsville.

State Roads Commission Frederick Baltimore Unionville Carroll Counts Unionville By-Pass Eldersburg Hartmore County Fildersburg Taylorsville

Gronchi Urges Western World Unity In Congress

President Giovanni Gronchi of Italy urged Congress for closer Western unity in social and economic fields to complement traditional military alliances. He stressed expanding cooperation from political to social and economic areas and said reorganizing the Western world is the central problem demanding urgent action.

Washington Giovanni Gronchi Italy Congress Senate House

France reshuffles military helm amid Algerian revolt tensions

Paris reports France appoints Gen Paul Fly 58 to chair Joint Chiefs of Staff replacing Gen Augustine Guillaume as North African policy friction rises. Guillaume previously ousted Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef for nationalist leanings after Morocco Burundi talks and protectorate shift. Public reaction split between Moslems and French settlers over cease fire and force.

Aa Wakne Kine Se Une Oo Ku Enement Paul Fly North Atlantic Treaty Organization Threeman Joint Chiefs of Staff Augustine Guillaume Guillaume Morocco Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef North Africa Ben Youssef Paris Mollet Yostord

Eight Local Residents Celebrate Quadrennium Birthdays

A Feb 23 birthday quadrennium gathers eight locals aged four to 52 observing every four years. Donald Ray Mathis Jr. weighed eight pounds at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Others include Larry Wayne Riffle Stephen Eaton and Sandra Shafer who mark distinct observances. Harriet DeGrange and two Frederick Motor Co. workers also birthday on the day.

Eiahr Larry Wayne Riffle Albert, Riffle Thurmont Stephen Oscar Eaton John Eaton Mountaindale Eaton Riffle Sandra Lee Shafer George Shearer Lee Place Weldon Gosnell Redwood Avenue Washington Street Gosnell Sandra Sant Das Harriet DeGrange Guy DeGrange McMurray Street Washington County Hospital DeGrance Frederick Motor Company Lawrence F. Holter Fairview Avenue Leslie Wiles Holter Ohn Tannersi of Maryland Lawrence Sears Akien E Fisher Fishers Plumbing and Healing Leer Barrick Wooubot

Extra 60 000 For Frederick Schools In Budget Bill

Frederick county expects about 60 000 to 545 000 for school construction in the new fiscal year starting July 1 under Governor McKeldin’s supplemental budget. The James bill would raise per pupil funds to 10 dollars, delivering roughly 125 000 to 130 000 annually for the county. Senator Ramsburg notes 250 000 excess surplus funds fuel the school incentive fund. The public utilities tax proposal remains stalled in the Senate Finance committee awaiting session end.

Frederick County McKeldin General Assembly Jacob R. Ramsburg Ramsburg Senate Finance Committee

No Comment Reactions To Eisenhower’s Reelect Ride

Former President Truman says he has no comment on Eisenhower's availability for a second term. Texas Gov Allan Shivers declines comment and plans a future press conference. Herbert Hoover says he is glad Eisenhower is available for another term and Dewey calls it good news for freedom.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Austin. Tesum Allan Shivers Texas Fishower Shiver New York Herbert Hoover Fisenhower Hoover Thomas E. Dewey

February Ends With Low Mark Of 19 Degrees

The weather zine reports a 19 degree low at the airport and 13 degrees at Gambrill State Park near High Knob. The Weather Bureau predicts a warmer start to meteorological spring with milder conditions and showers expected on Friday.

Gambrill State Park High Knob Weather Bureau

Jailed On Charge of Knifing Cawthorne

Johnny Williams of West All Saints street is jailed on a 2500 dollar bond on a Friday night knifing charge involving Oliver Cawthorne about 25 on West All Saints street. Cawthorne was cut on the left side treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged. Donald E Jackson was cut on the hand during the affray. Detective Carty led the investigation with Sergeants Shook and Dorsey making the arrest on a warrant.

Johnny Williams West All Saints Street Oliver Cawthorne Cawthorne Frederick Memorial Hospital Donald E. Jackson Frederick Williams Flils Carty Sergi Denver Nathan Dorsey

Rash of Air Force crashes alarms officials nationwide

Washington reports a series of military aircraft accidents since January raises concern across the Air Force. Seven crashes killed several airmen, involving both old and new models such as the C47, B52, F101, and B36, with no clear pattern or cause.

Washington Air Force Russia Eilsworth Air Force Base Eglin Afb Fla Tracy Calif Palm Beach Spain Dayton Ohio Sedalia Iceland

Frederick Woman Escapes Injury In Pole Collision

A Frederick resident escaped injury when her sedan struck a White Way light pole near the post office while backing into a parking spot. Officer Stalen identified Marie L Ona of West College Terrace as driver and noted about 45 dollars damage. charges were filed.

Frederick William Stalen Marie L. Ona West College Terrace North Market Street Third Street William Ropst Kathryn B. Smith Wellstmp George W. Poole Libertytown

Bond Issue Considered for County Schools

The Board of County Commissioners weighs a $2,000,000 school construction bond issue this year to fund projects including a new Frederick Junior High and additions at Frederick High and Thurmont High. Bids may come after March specifications are set, with final approval pending enabling act and state aid developments.

Board of County Commissioners Board of Education Frederick Lite Acini Yellow Springs Middletown Thurmont Walkersville Eugene W. Pruitt Board of Eduction Wad Thursdas

Park Parkway Plans Foresee High Route Above Canal

Interior Secretary McKay endorses new parkway plan from Hancock Kowara Nokai Branch to preserve canal beauty and history. Route would sit on high ground above the C and O Canal, not on the towpath, with authorization sought only for a park. The plan aims to keep canal intact as a recreational historic area. Miami records an 85 degree February 28, historic heat.

Washington McKay Hancock Kowara Nokai Len Beall Baltymore Great Falls Cumberland Park Service Wvers Beall Hyde Rmaci Conrad Wirth National Park Sery- 18

Eisenhower to Announce Re‑Election Decision Tonight

President Eisenhower will address the nation via television and radio networks at 10 pm EST to explain his decision to seek a second term. The White House set a half hour for the informal talk, with notes used and Mrs. Eisenhower possibly present off camera.

Washington Eisenhower White House James Hagerty Hagerty

Used Car King of Maryland Bernie Winkel Dies at 65

Bernard A Winkel known as Bernie, longtime operator of West Patrick Street business and Hollywood Gardens, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 12 45 am after a brief illness. Survived by two Baltimore sisters and a brother, funeral services set at St John’s Catholic Church following prayers at Erecton Funeral Home.

Bernard Aloysius Winkel Frederick Memorial Hospital Deardime Werene Winkel West Patrick Street Battletown Bernie Maryland Hollywood Gardens Mal Hallet Mills Brothers Floyd Mills Commanders Tolls Sood Gardens Bernies Hfe Farina Lee Place Rim Wiliam Fox Grave Kirby Jerome Winkel Baltimore Buty East Quar Street Funeral St John's Catholic Church John’s Cemetery Etehieen and

Market Surges On Ike's Word

New York reports a sharp market surge after President Eisenhower announces he will not seek re election. Stocks jump with notable gains across listings as ticker tape records show rapid upward movement and broad optimism.

Ike New York ATS Courdad

FBI Special Agent Will Speak At Homemakers Meeting

DB Brown head of the Baltimore FBI will address the Frederick County Homemakers at Brodbeck Hall Hoad College on March 29. The 34th annual program includes a morning business meeting with officer elections and a luncheon from 11 30 a m to 1 45 p m.

College DB. K. Brown Baltimore Federal Bureau of Investigation Frederick County Brodbeck Hall Hoad College

Eisenhower Says He Will Seek a Second Term

President Eisenhower announced his plan to seek another four years in the White House. He said his decision cannot be captured by a simple yes or no and asked for TV and radio time to address the nation tonight. He praised Nixon as a dedicated public servant while avoiding a definitive statement about his running mate.

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