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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1960
Page
1
Weather records show last year had cooler average temperatures and rainfall 4.42 inches below normal. August was the wettest month, total precipitation 35.81 inches for the year, with 2.32 inches in a 21 hour June event and only 8.2 inches of snow. The year featured extreme heat days up to 98 degrees and lows near single digits, with expectations of heavier snowstorms yet to come.
Clara Touhy testified in a Truno court hearing that her husband Roger Touhy died in prison after being shot in an ambush. She claimed he died broke and warned nothing matters, while insisting she must not be confined to a convalescent home.
The Cambridge Maryland Hospital, site of a month long clash between the board and staff, loses about $500 daily and may not operate beyond a week. The 78 bed facility needs 40 to 45 patients to break even, with only 20 now. Only 18 operations occurred in 27 days of the dispute. Most patients have been matched cases.
Robert Allen Caudle, 19, asked for an immediate trial in this city. He is charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny at Andes Gulf station on US 15 and at Delpher's, with two other youths, Louis Fultz and Kenneth Fuegel Jr. The trio allegedly stole tools, ammunition, cigarettes, and a chewing gum worth about 3200. They were briefly freed after returning Delphey's items, then re-arrested on the gas station charge. A Rockville judge will preside this month with sessions set for Friday and January 15.
Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle endorsed Senator John F. Kennedy for the Democratic nomination and pledged Ohio’s delegation, the party aims for a united 64 vote presence at Los Angeles. Kennedy welcomed the backing and said he will not enter the Ohio primary, citing a significant step toward securing the nomination. Local leaders aim to avoid a nomination deal and keep a solid convention delegation.
In Melrose Massachusetts police report 18 year old T Seaver confessed to killing his mother Eleanor Lee Seaver 42 with a knife 30 stab wounds and blows after she refused his plan to marry his younger sweetheart. The suspect claimed the motive was his mother’s opposition to the marriage. Police found Seaver’s sister Joanne 11 with a baby and uncovered the chaotic scene in an unused bedroom.
LAS ANGELES AP The murder trial moves to the scene of suburban violence. Jean Finch 36 died from a bullet andapparently a suffocation device. Her husband Dr R Bernard Finch and Carole Treoff her alleged accomplice face conspiracy and murder charges. Prosecutors allege a 50cc syringe was used to cause an air embolism to conceal the crime and protect the couple’s marriage.
The Children’s Aid Society will receive about 55 000 from the Loats Female Orphans Asylum Home Board, announced today by Rev. Charles F. Trunk head of the Lutheran church. A fire reported at the Finch home ended violently with a death and investigations continue into an illicit affair and multiple residences linked to Dr. Finch and Miss Tregoff.
Augustus E Proctor of Frederick County is charged with intent to kill after a dispute on Doubs Road last Friday. The brother and sister were involved. Proctor allegedly fired a shotgun at the sister’s house, bond set at five dollars.
Assistant City Engineer Gaither H. Sykes announced two storm sewer contracts will begin soon. The Nor. Frederick project 9th Street Peters Lane area is bid by W F Wilson and Sons Brookeville at 228502.20 dollars. Engineering firms Richard F Kiine Inc and Benjamin E Beavin Co coordinate plans.
Reports describe rising antisemitic acts in the United States England and West Germany with vandalism at a New York synagogue and a Hebrew school in London. West Germany faces threats while Zionist leaders debate migration to Israel and world opinion weighs responses.
Tax rate in Myersville remains at 40 cents per 100 dollars assessed value as officials confirm no change for the upcoming fiscal period. The town council discussed budget projections and reaffirmed spending plans tied to existing revenue streams.
An overheard confession by a local witness helped police arrest three suspects, Jackie Lee Stull and Tobery, both 22, and Frederick Stull, 22, after a robbery at a station on US 40 west of town. The men admit the theft was far less than reported, claim each received only small sums, and face robbery charges with grand jury dates set.
AP reporter recounts Monza derailment on the Sonizio Monza Milan line. The fifth coach overturned amid fog as passengers including three young girls and two students were thrown about. A rail pierced a passenger killing three, including a priest, as a coach toppled onto a factory roof and more than 100 injured rippled through the wreckage.
Washington AP reports the steel labor peace pact worth about a billion dollars over 30 months is ratified by companies and the union. Nixon and Mitchell gain political spotlight as inflation fears mount and industry leaders warn of possible price moves while union leaders hail victory and wage gains. A fire alarm incident in the 300 block of West South Street is noted.
London AP report notes Prime Minister Macmillan seeks to improve relations with African leaders and ease tensions between nationalists and white settlers. The Bow Group urges releasing Dr Hastings Banda, Nyasaland nationalist, while Kenya and the Central African Federation spark debate over timing and independence.
In TLCSON Arizona a 49 year old man named Lewis Sirotta was found strangled in his car. Sheriff Walden V. Burr said Sirotta had enemies among racketeers and social dealings with Mafia members. The FBI checked whether Gapper a real estate promoter who moved from Los Angeles five years ago had any record. The body was found Monday by a sheriff's investigator in an abandoned car in the foothills northwest of Tucson.
A 10 car commuter train sped into a sharp curve near Monza in dense fog. Official counts 25 dead with about 100 injured as the electric locomotive and five cars derail after likely failure to observe a speed limit.
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