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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jan 09, 1960

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City Water Consumption Sets New Yearly Record

Water Superintendent William J. Davis reports Freder ick NY used 1 151 289 000 gallons in 1959, surpassing 1958’s 1 091 566 000. Fishing Creek and Linganore sources dominated supply with Linganore rising sharply after a Fishing Creek reservoir break. Daily average rose to 3 154 216 gallons, with per person use at 150.2 gallons.

Frederick NY William J. Davis Linganore Fishing Creek Tuscarora Linganor Singapore Te City Davis Bio Dem Waller

Crum To Head Heart Fund Drive

Jace E Crum named general chairman of the Frederick County Heart Association annual fund drive in February. A meeting with board members set for 7:30 p.m. at 118 West Church Street to plan and appoint chairmen. Crum active in farm, civic groups, Grange, Lions Club, and local business boards. Heart Month runs February 1 to 29 with events countywide, culminating Heart Sunday February 28. Also a cartoon contest for juniors and seniors with prizes. entries due by midnight February 8 mailed to Ada L Moore at 261 West Seven Street.

Jace E Crum Frederick County Heart Association J. Alfred Catsail Crum Heart Association Board West Chruch Street Chamber of Commerce Glade Valley Lions Club City Heart Sunday Oral Heart Association American Heart Association Heart Calvary Methodist Church Ada L. Moore West Seven Street Officers of Association

Police Probe Arson In Rockville Fire

Montgomery authorities investigate arson in a Rockville Falls Road fire at Rockville Fruit Farm. Firefighters saw a car depart as they arrived. A barn frame used for storage was destroyed. Loss estimate not released. Alarm sounded shortly before midnight. Rockville Fire Company responded.

Montgomery Counts Rockville Falls Road Rockville Fire Company

Discounts Offered On County Tax Bills This Year

County Treasurer James H. Falk announced discounts for taxpayers paying county taxes in February or March. Tax bills are now being mailed by district, with city residents receiving combined city and county bills totaling 3.53 per assessed value. About 28 000 bills will be mailed by month’s end to districts in a specific order.

James H. Falk Falk Court House Idietown Creagerstown Emmitsburo Croctin Urbana Libertytown New Market Hanvers Woodsboro Petersville Mount Pleasant Jefferson Thurmont Jackson Johnsville Wolf

Two Stabbed In Tavern Brawl At West All Saints Street

In a Friday night altercation at Roger Smiths Tavern on West All Saint street two men were stabbed but not seriously injured. William A. Harris 26 and Herman L. Carter 22 were treated and released at the hospital with wounds to the left thigh and right upper leg. Police identified Spencer Charles Williams as their assailant. the victims declined to swear out a warrant and the investigation continues. Set Denver Shook was in the area at the time of the stabbing.

Roger Smith West All Saint Street William A. Harris West al Saints Street Herman L. Carter Ijamsville Spencer Charles Williams Willlams Denver Shook

Death of Arthur D Gardiner in Tucson Ends Notable Life

Arthur D Gardiner, 42, longtime resident of Tucson, died after a noted life shaped by family ties to Gardiner Maine and his broader influence as a religious philosophy educator. The obituary notes his prominence beyond local circles and his travels abroad.

Arthur D

West Berlin to crack down on Nazi sympathizers in schools

West Berlin officials led by School Superintendent Cari Being Evers pledge disciplinary action against teachers who fail to present an accurate account of Nazi era. They aim to bar former Nazis from teaching and curb antisemitic acts amid a surge of student activism and a 10000 strong anti hate demonstration.

Berlin West Berlin Cari Evers

Independent's Addition Nears Completion

Independent Hose Company building addition nears completion after delays from steel shipment and wall reconstruction. Contracted to Charles Ford, work began last October. expected use mid month with full completion by month end. Members Fleischman Rhoad Brust and others oversee progress.

Independent Hose Company Jack Fleischman Fleischman Fire Company Io Charles Ford Wail GO Meet Appled Underground Paul Rhoad Fleischman Robert Brust

Post Office Receipts Rise in 1959 Despite Mail Decline

Post Office receipts for 1959 totaled 404 377.87 dollars, up about 39.93 from 1958, while mail volume fell about 2.79 percent. Postmaster James A. Grove cited postage rate increases in August 1958 as the main cause of reduced third class mail and noted a gradual public adaptation in the latter months. The data show a 3 percent rise in activity in the final five months of 1958 and 1959 compared with earlier periods.

James A. Grove Grove Meas Cares

Touchy Slaying To Be Marked Unsolved

CHICAGO UP authorities plan to mark the shotgun slaying of beer baron Roger Touhy as unsolved. Coroner Walter E. Ron adjourned the inquest after testimony from Walter Miller, a retired police sergeant, and police indicated time would not help. Capt. Russell Corcoran said the investigation had gone as far as it could.

Chicago Othey Roger the Tou Roger Tou Walter E.ron Touhy Russell Corcoran Walter Miller Touk

United States presses Russia for early space committee meet

United States seeks an early U N space committee gathering to test Soviet cooperation as Washington and Moscow navigate postdeadlock parity rules. Soviet balks on definite timing while Moscow announces rocket tests southwest of Hawaii, raising urgency for possible new talks.

United Nations N.Y United States U.N. Space Committee Ted States U.N Moscow General Assembly Permanent Space Soviet Union Intterim Space Committee Central Pacific Kremlin Hawaiian Islands Moscow Radio

Suspect In Slaying Seized

A 25 year-old truck driver sought in Washington police for a killing was captured after being implicated in a nearby store holdup and linked to a separate alley shooting. Authorities pursued two suspects in the case, with the investigation centered on the Washington area.

Washington (Ap Theington Pat Clyde RB

Nixon's Name Is Filed In 1st Primary

Concord NH AP Nixon's name filed for New Hampshire's presidential primary on March 8 1966. Governor Wesley Powell and Nixon for President Committee push to keep Nixon on the ballot. Nixon has 10 days to withdraw. Delegates to GOP convention filed. Kennedy enters Democratic primary with pledged delegates. Symington supporters seek seats.

Concord Nih New Hampshire Repub Richard M. Nixon S Mame Wesley Powell Nixon Powell Hampshire W Hampshire United States Robert O. Blood U.S Robert W. Upton John F. Kennedy D-Mass Kenned Stuart Symington D-Mo

Louisiana Governor Race Heats Up In Democratic Runoff

In New Orleans and across Louisiana voters focus on a runoff between Mayor deLesseps Morrison and former Gov Jimmie Davis. Morrison, a 47 year old Catholic and longtime New Orleans mayor, leads after a crowded first primary. Davis, 53, a Shreveport cattleman and former governor, campaigns on restoring political peace as Long's shadow lingers.

New Orleans Louisiana deLesseps Morrison Jimmie Davis Earl K. Long Morrison Nd Davis Samuel Douglas McEnery Davis William Rainach Long Tree Shreveport Longi

One Hurt In Auto Crash Hit-Run Reported

Donald A. Austine, 28, of Arlington Virginia, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a left hand injury after an auto accident on the U.S. 15 ramp off U.S. Route 249 near Middle Street. Troopers could not provide details on two incidents reported around 1 PM and 10:40 PM. a hit-and-run was noted but not elaborated.

Donald A. Austine Arlington Frederick Memorial Hospital U.S. 15 Middle

Hershberger to attend Maryland D E S dedication

Miss Magella Hershberger, local office manager, will attend the dedication ceremonies for the new Maryland Department of Employment Security building in Baltimore next Tuesday. U S Secretary of Labor James P Mitchell and Governor J Milard Tawes will speak as the structure is formally dedicated. The building, completed early in December after over a year’s construction, consolidates the department’s 800 Baltimore area employees under one roof for the first time in 22 years.

Magella Hershberger Maryland Department of Employment Security Baltimore U. S. Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell J. Millard Tawes

City and County Set New Government Heads for I Day

Frederick city and Frederick County will install new government heads on Monday. A class project led by Richard Peire pairs students with city and county officials to observe daily operations and learn governing processes. Officials include Mayor Gerry Etzler, County Commissioner president Richard Shaff, Circuit Court Judge Joseph Beeson, and Sheriff Susan Buckley among others.

Frederick Gerry Etzler David Clark Donna Baumgardner Sandra Hoffman Shaff Richard Shaff Board of County Commissioners Debhert S. Null John Cordyack Mehri Ramsburg Susan Fraser A. Renn Joseph Beeson John Farr Oiher Tom Ni Sue Shatio Linda van Fossen Susan Buckley Robert Carey Sid Miler van Barber Susan Rice Mike Inman Board of Education Rebecca Hough Donna Stine Ther Petre E. Donald McLuckie Elm Street Dorothy E. Handley Guy Creage Edward Hartmann Wilbur Seegry

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