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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1960
Page
1
The Associated Press reports traffic deaths during the New Year weekend averaged over six per hour Friday and were on track to exceed 400 if the pace continued through Sunday. The National Safety Council called the period shocking and warned of heavy losses, while snowbound western regions saw hazardous driving conditions.
In PAINESVILLE Ohio a new development follows the Christmas Eve sniper slaying of Charles R. Clark as Fieyd E. Hargrove was arrested on a first degree murder warrant. Police say new evidence prompted the Friday night capture after earlier polygraph results had cleared him. Clark, 35, an electrical engineer and community leader, was killed when a rifle shot shattered a kitchen window as he stood by a can. His daughter Carol, 12, recalls her father was at the window only a brief moment.
A Myersville resident, Alv J. Easterday, 70, died by rifle shot at his home late last night. Sheriff’s Office reports say death attributed to self-inflicted wound amid a year of ill health. Survived by wife Carrie and son Roscoe. funeral Monday at 10:30 from Myersville funeral home with burial in United Brethren Cemetery Wolfsville. Paul F. Bittle, funeral director.
Congressman Foley announced the West Point appointment of Gregory John Hayward son of Albert E. and Mrs. Hayward of Old Braddock. Hayward, 17 in February, will graduate Frederick High School in June and has Eagle Scout honors plus National Honor Society based on scholarship leadership service and character. He attends Calvary Methodist church and is active in YWCA timing team Student Council National Thespian Society and other organizations. His father served in World War II and Korea. mother active in community circles. King Baudouin returns from Congo tour.
The American freighter Valley Forge carrying 37 crew members broke up in stormy seas 50 miles southeast of Singapore after running aground on reefs. Rescue efforts saved eight crewmen by a salvage tug, with many others aboard various vessels and planes, while several reached nearby islands. The ship, valued around 300000, was en route to Singapore with 10000 tons of ore and is likely a total loss.
Representative Rogers and others press immediate federal action after TV scandals. They call for making payola a federal crime, expanding FCC enforcement, allowing fines, and tougher penalties beyond revoking licenses. Other lawmakers back stronger measures to regulate broadcasting.
Kayhn Specht Specht named vice president of Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank by board action this week. Specht joined the bank in 1924 as a clerk after advancing through cashier to assistant cashier in 1923, then cashier, now VP. He is active in Lions Club and St. Mark's Lutheran church, secretary of Manor Lutheran parish, and married to the former Miss Sarah McKimmy of Dixon.
Washington AP dispatch outlines Kennedy announced plans to enter the Democratic race. Kennedy faces a tough path to the July convention in Los Angeles with 161 votes needed, while exploring prime slots in upcoming primaries. He hopes to build momentum amid labor debates and opposition from rival aspirants.
David Eugene Kemp, a boy weighing seven pounds seven ounces, born at 12:40 a.m. as the new year started at Memorial Hospital. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kemp of East South Street. the Kemp family has local ties to Howard M. Kemp.
Strong winds and blizzard conditions grip wide areas from northwest Kansas to Montana. Snow belts extend from the upper Mississippi Valley into the Rockies with zero visibility in spots and winds up to 60 mph. Hazardous travel warnings cover the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and surrounding states as New Year snowfalls spread.
An 13 year old girl was attacked by four colored youths near Washington Street school after midnight Friday. Police halted the assault at the scene and arrested James Rollins 18 Thomas Hill 19 and Robert Thomas 19 along with a 14 year old boy. Hill denied direct involvement but assisted in removing the girl. The group had been at the Colored American Legion earlier for a dance.
Washington officials pressed ongoing steel negotiations during a holiday period in the Eisenhower administration. Informal talks continued to avert a new walkout with no announced progress or set dates for further meetings.
Two youths about 18 years old robbed Green's Esso service station west of New Market at 2 15 am. They used 38 revolvers to extract cash after entering twice, then fled toward Route 144 in a two tone green 1936 Ford. Police release descriptions of the suspects and a possible getaway car.
The annual burning of the greens will be held January 6 at Husky Park near the fairgrounds starting at 7 30 PM. Charles V Main police chief will light the fire with Rev Maurice D Ashbury speaker notes on Epiphany significance. City crews will collect trees through January 6 placing trees on sidewalks for pickup by Scouts and public safety staff.
In Newark area a house fire on Delaware 2, one mile south of Newark, killed Linda Steele G and her sister, while their seven month old sister and another relative were injured. State police cited unknown origin the fire started near a stove as the family slept.
Yeggs robbed the Prudential Insurance Company offices on West Church Street, taking about 30 dollars in cash and stamps from two desks. C J Morris, district manager, discovered the break this morning after visiting to meet a new agent, Carson Kreh. Entry was gained with a chisel, though no forced entry appeared on the building doors. Five agents worked at the office and most desks were untouched.
Citizens welcomed the new year with church services, parades, and football games. Eisenhower spent the holiday in Augusta with family. In Rome Pope John XXII blessed 26,000. 1 million viewed Pasadena parade led by Vice President Nixon. Rose Bowl and other bowls drew 330,600 fans. Times Square closed to crowds of 900,000.
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