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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1954

Page

8

Free Grove Under Bond Of $5,000

Cleveland T. Grove, 63, of 20 West All Saints street, was released on $5,000 bond today after a preliminary hearing. He faces second degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Thomas Teague, 22, in Frederick early Sunday morning. The magistrate reduced the charge from first to second degree murder, citing sufficient evidence for the grand jury.

Cleveland T. Grove West All Saints Street Wilbur F. Sheffield Peoples Court Grove Thomas Teague Frederick Teague West All Saints Street Charles A. Price Cat Grove Deana Mise Cengmacind

Death Valley Scotty Dies at 81 in Desert Castle

Death Valley Scotty aged 81 died last night at his castle in Stovepipe Wells California. He was California's famed prospector of post gold rush lore, famed for tales of strikes but wealth traced to benefactor Albert Massey Johnson. Dr Wallace of Las Vegas treated him for years, noting death from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Calif Death Valley Scotty California Albert Massey Johnson Chicago Johnson EB. Vasse Wallace Las Vegas, New Wallace Walter Scott

Renewal Of Peace Talks See Renewal Of Peace Talks

Two top American officials after trips to Korea Japan and Formosa expressed confidence that Korean War prisoners will be released on January 23 and peace negotiations will resume. Assistant Secretary of State Walter Robertson and Admiral Arthur Radford said they did not expect trouble and noted neutrals showed no dissent on the repatriation plan.

Washington Far East Asst Walter S. Robertson Adm Arthur Radford Sail Korea Japan Formosa Robertson Reds Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission

Water Use In City Reaches New High In 1953

Fredericktonians used 1 060 427 000 gallons of water in 1953, led by Fishing Creek and Tuscarora streams. Mountain sources supplied 704 863 000 gallons and Singapore 355 564 000. September 4 was the thirstiest day with 4 259 000 gallons. August 29 set a prior peak of 4 036 000. Weekly average 20 392 827 gallons and daily average 2 905 280. Compared to 1952, both weekly and daily use rose.

Ultimatum From Stokowski Over Constitution Hall Curtain

Conductor Leopold Stokowski threatens not to conduct the National Symphony Orchestra at Constitution Hall unless the dark blue curtain is drawn aside. He argues the curtain deadens tone, while DAR officials cite a large movie screen behind it as an eye sore. If refused, he may address the audience from the stage tonight.

Washington U Leopold Stojkowski Constitution Hall National Symphony Orchestra Daughters of the American Revolution Sla Boston Philadelphia Marguerite Schondau The DAR Stokowski

Rabbit Maranville Dies Of Heart Attack

New York city, P Walter Rabbit Maranville, famed for his fielding as a shortstop and a member of the 1914 miracle Boston Braves, died at 61 from a heart attack at his Woodside home. He played from 1912 to 1935 with the Braves, burial planned in Springfield, Mass. Survived by widow Helene and daughter Mrs Peter McGuinis of Rochester, N.Y.

New York Walter Rabbit) Maranville Boston Braves Woodside Springfield Mass Helene Peter McGuinis Rochester N.Y

Captured Communist Mig On Way To U. S.

The Russian-built MIG jet fighter turned over to the U N by a fleeing Korean pilot on September 21 is being flown to the United States aboard a C124 Globemaster for testing. Far East Command says Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio will host examinations after the Reds failed to apply for the plane.

Tokyo U.N United States Far East Command America Wright Patterson Air Force Base Ohio FEC

Light Snow In County Overnight Hits Frederick Area

Light snow covered northern and mountainous Frederick county overnight causing icy roads in spots. State Police warned of icy highways west of Frederick while reporting no reported accidents. Snow melted then froze on roads, with heavier traces in Creagerstown north and Middletown valley. Cold air forecast to lower temps to the low 20s with continued chilly conditions into Friday.

Frederick County Frederick Creagerstown Middletown Valley High Knob Thurmont State Roads Commission Sabillasville Braddock South Mountain Emmitsburg Adefe Urbana Steiner's Hill William Davis Fishing Creek

Olson Memorial To Presbyterian Church

A lasting memorial to the late Dr Frank R B Olson of Frederick will be purchased and vested in the Frederick Presbyterian church. Memorial fund contributions totaling 703.75 come from Camp Detrick Public Health Service Washington University of Wisconsin Purdue and other regions. Dr Olson died in New York City on November 28 and was linked to the biological laboratories at Detrick.

Frank RB. Olson Frederick New York City Biological Laboratories Detrick

Sessions Of Farm Bureau Open Today In Baltimore

The Maryland Farm Bureau and affiliated groups opened their 38th annual convention in Baltimore today. Delegates will vote on a state legislative program, with the Resolutions Committee starting work this afternoon. A national program was prepared last November near the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Chicago. The Crop Improvement Association, Stockmen's Association and Maryland State Poultry Council also hold sessions today. Raymond To Quit Baltimore The Department of Correction announced that Henry P. Raymond, superintendent of the State Reformatory for Males, will resign around March 1.

Baltimore Maryland Farm Bureau and Resolutions Committee American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Crop Improvement Association The Stockmen's Association Maryland State Poultry Council

New Session Of Congress Is Convened

Congress convened in Washington for a pivotal session likely to shape the political balance in the year ahead. House members split 219 Republicans to 215 Democrats with one independent, while the Senate sits 47 Republicans to 48 Democrats and one independent.

Congress Washington T Eisenhower GOP House New Jersey Wisconsin Senate Sen Morse Oregon Nixon Taft Ohio Thomas A. Burke Fred M. Vinson State of the Union

Debt limit hike backers split on ceiling rise

Washington senators voiced cautious support for a possible debt ceiling increase. Senator George ID Ga and Senator Flanders indicated willingness to back a modest rise if needed, while Senator Byrd pressed Treasury figures against a large boost. In Baltimore, William H. Bishop Jr. pledged help for George P. Mahoney's governor bid.

Washington George Id-Ga White Horse Flanders R-Vi Senate Isen Byrd D-Var Sen. Byrd 'D-Var Treasury Mahoney Baltimore Democratic State Central Committee Wiliam H. Bishop Jr George P. Mahoney

To Up Rail Mail Rates

The railroad industry and the Post Office Department agreed on a 10 percent rise in mail transport charges. Officials say the move could boost railroad mail revenue by about 30 million dollars annually. The proposal was submitted jointly by the Post Office and carriers as a substitute for a prior 45 percent request.

Washington Post Office Department Postoffice Department

No Attack By ROKs To Be Allowed At Panmunjom

Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor warned the Republic of Korea that the 8th Army would not permit any South Korean attack on Indian guards at Panmunjom. He called Seoul's count of anti Communist prisoners groundless and said the UN Command will uphold the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission terms to protect Indian troops and prisoners. Separately in Taipei and Formosa reports another agency said Chinese Nationalists warned they might seize anti Red war prisoners in Korea if civilians are released Jan. 22.

Seoul Maxwell D. Taylor Republic of Korea Panmunjom Taylor South Korea United Nations Command India U. N UNC ROK Pyun Yung Tai Pyun Songmano Rhee Taipeh Formosa 2 Korea Interior Ministry Tao Red China Peiping

Two Caught In Moose Lodge Club

Aberdeen Maryland police arrested a would be burglar in the Moose Lodge club rooms early this morning. Club steward Ellis Rinehard and Patrolman Chesley Roberts returned after hours and found a shadow behind a door. Rinehard was struck on the head with a crowbar. Roberts kept the suspect at bay and summoned Havre de Grace officers to subdue him.

Aberdeen Moose Lodge Ellis Rinehard Chesley Roberts Rinehard Roberts Havre de Grace

GOP job hunt swamps limited Eisenhower openings

The Republican National Committee reports about 5,000 people seek positions in the Eisenhower administration, while only around 200 political jobs are available. Four high level posts are about to be filled, four more are screening, and four await state patronage input. The patronage operation has been decentralized to 15 staffers from a peak of 34, improving efficiency but still facing headaches and ongoing complaints of patronage influence on the federal payroll.

Washington ‘P Repulican National Committee Eisenhower Congress Fisenhower GOP Committee Clearing House Feder al Igbs Civil Service Merit Capitol Hill

Sea Bursts Dikes In Po River Delta

Winter gales lash the Adriatic Sea sending floodwaters into the Po River Delta near Rovigo. Three feet of water inundates villages, blocks roads, and isolates communities as northern Italy endures its worst snowstorm in 15 years.

London Adriatic Italy Europe Rovigo Berlin Frankfurt Brussels Paris North Venice St. Mark’s Square Trieste Italian Alps Apennines Riviera Vich St. Banhan Switzerland Greenland Sweden Stockholm

Reds Press Secret Talks on Korean Peace Resume

U S diplomat reports discreet talks with North Korea and allies to resume stalled Korean peace negotiations. A go between may be handling discussions and no clear date or participant identities are disclosed. Russia’s role remains central, with demands for seating as a neutral or third party in conference decisions.

Panmunjomima U.S Kenneth Young U.S. State Department India Swittzerland Sweden Young Washington United States Arthur Dean Russia

Strike Settlement May Signal Pattern Across Can Co

New York reports a settlement at Continental Can Co ending a strike of 14 500 workers with a 15 cent hourly package and 8 cent general wage rise. CIO United Steelworkers view this as a potential blueprint for ending the American Can Co walkout. Paris leaders rally support as Premier Lane seeks to shore up his crumbling majority. In Cumberland a car toppled from a bridge, three teens escape injury.

New York Continental Can Co CIO United Paris Joseph Lane Rel National Assembly Ric Berlin

Fourth suspect held in big New Years Eve money theft

Washington The Secret Service detained Charles Howard Nelson 27 of Chapel Oaks Md as the fourth suspect in the 5160 000 New Years Eve theft of new twenty dollar bills from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Earlier reports said all but 31700 was recovered. Details were scarce as the case widened after the arrest of a bureau employee his wife and two other men following a tip from the woman's father.

Washington Secret Service Bureau of Engraving Charles Howard Nelson Bra Br & Treasury Nelson Chapel Oaks District of Columbia

Accuse 4 in Attempt To Kis Reuther Case

Detroit authorities announce charges against four men in the Walter Reuther assassination attempt of 1948 and another later attack on his brother Victor. Two suspects are in custody, one is sought, and another is reported in a federal penitentiary. Warranted counts allege assault with intent to murder and conspiracy to assault with intent to murder. Reuther suffered severe injuries from the attacks.

Detroit Walter Reuther CIO United Auto Workers Wayne County Gerald K. O’brien John Doe Carl Renda Santo Sam) Perrone Kefauver Senate Crime Investigating Committee Renda Perrone Peter Lombardo Serre Haute Ind Clarence Jacobs Tecumseh Ont Jacobs Windsor O'Brien Reuther Victor Walter

Xmas Seals drive funds reach Frederick County total

Frederick County tuberculosiss and public health association reports 11050.29 in Christmas Seals sales to date. General chairman J Harris Hooper notes hopes to reach 15000 for ongoing TB prevention and control programs including mass X ray surveys. Reminders will be sent to late donors. chest Christmas early drive previously issued.

Frederick County J. Harris Hooper Frederick County Tb: Association

Snow Closes Western Maryland Highways After Storm

Western Maryland mountains faced hazardous roads after new snowfalls totaling about 3.4 inches in some areas. Allegany and Garrett counties reported extremely slippery conditions with most main roads in Frederick and Washington counties slick in spots. East of Grantsville, packed snow and ice dominated secondary routes, while Route 140 to Polish Mountain ranged from 60 percent covered to five percent bare toward the county line. Pennsylvania Turnpike also largely snow and ice covered.

Cumberland Maryland Allegany Garrett Frederick Washington State Roads Commission Oakland Frostburg Garrett County Grantsville U.S. 40 Polish Mountain Washington County Pennsylvania

Lewis Promised One Million Dollar Strike Fund

President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers was reported to have promised a one million dollar strike fund to the International Longshoremen's Association if it calls a dock walkout to win bargaining recognition. The pledge, linked to ILA conflicts with ILA AFL and possible NLRB actions, was cited by the Herald Tribune and Daily News.

New York John JL. Lewis United Mine Workers International Longshoremen Assa ILA Ila-Afl National Labor Relations Board New York Herald Tribune The Daily News Herald Tribune Lewis Washington Labor Board

Eisenhower to ask Senate to confirm 130 appointments

President Eisenhower will ask the Senate to confirm more than 130 nominations including Earl Warren for chief justice and James Mitchell as labor secretary. Robert G. Lee's FCC bid faces Senate Commerce Committee scrutiny amid a list of War Claims Commission appointees and retirement renewals. Stocks steady in quiet New York trading after a cautious start.

Washington Presid Elsenhower Senate Earl Warren United States James P. Mitchell Reco Robert G. Lee Federal Communications Commission Senate Commerce Committee Congress War Claims Commission Eisenhower

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