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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1956
Page
6
Ice coated highways prompting mass school closures and state police warnings. Traffic slowed on U S routes 40 340 and 15 with several cinder trucks deployed and chains deemed useless. Temperatures near freezing persisted with continued mixed precipitation and hazardous driving conditions throughout the day.
A freezing rain blanketed Maryland this morning, causing widespread skidding and slower traffic. The Weather Bureau predicted rising temperatures later with continued rain and hazardous icing lasting into tomorrow, with 46 degrees on the Eastern Shore and 20 in western and central Maryland. Chains were advised east of Hagerstown, 12 trucks spread cinders in Washington County, and two additional inches of snow noted at Oakland in Garrett County.
The Weather Bureau in Washington reports a large mid Atlantic storm near Bermuda with near hurricane winds. Cold windy conditions persist in the East as warm air moves over the system. Rain is expected over New England while freezing rain and sleet threaten New Jersey and eastern New York and Pennsylvania with hazardous driving. Snow in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania may turn to sleet or freezing rain, with warming temps turning precipitation to rain later tonight.
The Affaiyland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau announced altered rates for extended storm coverage in Maryland. A $30 deductible becomes mandatory and new terms set a rate of 0.5 misc per year per 100 of value insured plus the deductible. Existing policies stay in effect until renewal, after which a $50 deductible applies. The bureau notes rapid growth of extended coverage and claims activity, with large losses and expenses outpacing earned premiums.
Calvin C. Bryant, 29, of Fuquay Springs North Carolina, was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital with burns to the face neck and right hand after a minor explosion in a tractor-trailer at the Triangle Service Station west of Frederick. Two gallons of gasoline were bought for a refrigeration unit in the trailer before Bryant was injured.
County Health officer Dr. Forbes Burgess voiced disappointment at the low turnout for the poliomyelitis vaccine. Only 29 people showed between 9:30 and 10:30 as clinics in Brunswick and Emmitsburg prepared to vaccinate ages 1 to 16, with follow up shots and boosters scheduled weeks apart.
In Waco Texas PA Shoemake president of a defunct company, who shot himself as creditors argued over debts, is called a dying man by his doctor Dr Boyd Alexander. The physician said the brain wound is infected and swelling worsens with eyes closed and chances of recovery fading, with an estimated remaining life of one to 15 hours.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd completed the first flight of the current Antarctic expedition, touring the South Pole and central Antarctic regions in about 11 hours covering roughly 2,200 miles. He described the trip as a “little thing” and said he felt fine after the 67 year old voyage.
Nearly 1.5 thousand gallons of wine spilled after a tractor trailer failed to turn onto the ramp from US 15 to US 240 two miles south of Frederick. The driver Howard L Parsons of Fairhaven NY escaped injury as a broken cask leaked wine across a field. Damages counted around 300 dollars. Vehicle owned by Webster Reed of Red Creek NY.
The will of Mrs Nellie Eyster Zacharias widow of Richard Zacharias was probated this morning. Relatives receive the estate with executors named. Specific bequests include a diamond cluster ring to George R Eyster and, through direct line, to his son Andrew R Eyster, plus a grandfather clock and various stocks. Real estate to brother and nephew as joint tenants. The will dated December 21 1911. Witnesses Roy A Eyler and Effie E Hoke. Administrations granted for Jack Richard Fawley and Grayson F E Shryock estates and Charles H Davis administratrix Frances H Addison. Heirs include a widow and daughter in Fawley case and nine cousins in Davis case.
Thomas M. Knox of Frederick pleaded guilty in Trial Magistrate Court to operating a motor vehicle under intoxication and with a suspended operator license. State Trooper J B Plume arrested him on U.S. 240. Knox received ten days in jail or fines totaling 150 dollars and 35 dollars for the second charge. The magistrate reserved ruling on a separate non support case involving Grover L. Welty and Toy Ann Welty. Deputy Fire Marshal Edward Morgan, president of the Frederick County Firemen's Association, was reappointed to a third year as special deputy fire marshal by State Fire Marshal Charles O S Jackson.
President Eisenhower asked Congress to vote a soil bank plan to absorb farm surpluses as part of a nine point program. He warned that despite prosperity farm families face low prices and income, and proposed mechanisms to reduce output, idle land payments, and surplus stock moves to boost farm income and stability.
Washington report surveys 246 heart specialists on President Eisenhower health. 141 say physically able to serve a second term after convalescence, 93 say not. Among those replying, 152 endorse being able to serve a term after a heart attack, 84 disagree. AMA Journal editorial criticizes survey and calls for tighter heroin legislation.
Secretary of Air Donald Quarles said no decision had been made to provide atomic weapons to Nationalist China if Communist China attacks Formosa. He clarified he did not advocate arming Chiang Kai-shek’s air force and noted deployment and use of atomic weapons are controlled by many factors and coordinated with allies.
Three men were jailed today in the Christmas Eve slaying of Louis Pristoop, a northwest Baltimore grocer. The arrests bring another tie to the fatal incident that shocked the neighborhood and led to renewed calls for street safety.
A cheerful feature highlights Morty Weekle as a popular comic character, promising laughs and lighthearted adventures in today’s sews. The piece notes ample humor across each day’s slip and invites readers to enjoy the lively escapades of the pala roaming figure.
Senator Daniel D. of Texas reports that drug addiction fuels nearly 30 percent of urban crime and a quarter of national crime. He urges death-penalty for extreme heroin smugglers and peddlers, citing a trebling drug traffic since WWII. The subcommittee proposes sealed orders for wiretaps and a Mexico-U.S. treaty to curb cross-border trafficking.
Relying on Sesquicentennial fund raising, Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg began construction of two new buildings costing 750000 dollars at the southwest Cyber Wire Campus a red brick residence hall and a recreation building funded by alumnae. The undecorated dormitory will house about 150 students in 75 double rooms with built in study features and two floors of showers and a laundry per floor. A covered walkway connects to a one floor ranch style recreation hall donated by the Alumnae Association with a 175 couple dance capable space and a pines like room. Skating permitters again and a fire alarm report follow. no injuries or damages.
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