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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1956
Page
8
County Commissioners report 1956 expected revenues total about 2.54 million dollars with a 207000 increase from the new S14 tax rate on real estate and personal property. Real estate values rise notably with land up about 2 million. The base assessed value reaches 126.15 million, guiding the tax rate.
The Uniform Rank of the Independent Hose Company held its annual officer election after a short business meeting at the engine house Tuesday evening. Elected were President George H. Oden, Vice-President Robert Handley, Secretary Harold D. Taylor, Assistant Secretary Kirk D. Cramer Jr, Treasurer John E.B. Wisner, Assistant Treasurer Irving L. Plunkett. Thanks were given to former president Melvin Schwearing for his service.
Hagerstown mayor and council plan a special session tomorrow to consider a proposal for 23 more low rent housing units. The Hagerstown Housing Authority, by resolution and earlier public remarks, says 26 new units are needed in addition to the 240 already built.
Three physicians conducted a White House medical exam and reported President Eisenhower is in excellent physical condition. The convalescing leader, who has said he is feeling fine, weighs in on whether his health will influence a potential bid for re election. The team included Maj Gen Howard M Snyder Col Thomas W Mattmell and Col Byron E Pollack. Their assessment supports the President’s own statements to Congress and the public.
Montgomery County board of education bans a sociology textbook by Paw H. Landis for high schools, voting 4 to 3 that it advocates opinions rather than facts. President Scharf dissents, saying books should not present human relations as factless. Supporters cite quotes on federal aid and race issues as reasons teachers should present multiple views.
Governor Thomas B. Stanley urged the 1956 Virginia General Assembly to move quickly on the first step of a segregated school program. He endorsed an early constitutional convention vote and proposed a balanced 22.9 million dollar boost for public schools funded from the general fund.
A Geiger counter at a Milford construction site found a small cylinder of deadly radioactive cobalt in a workman’s car. Electrician Benjamin Zwacki, 33, said he picked up the cylinder accidentally after leaving a string tied to it at the scene. Police and health authorities were alerted as stations had warned the public to dispose of such material safely.
Brunswick plans to investigate ownership of nearby springs after discovering water flow from Yourtee Springs has declined. Town officials aim to secure additional springs to support a possible farm pond and pumped supply to catch basins, improving reservoir levels as Virginia springs have remained reliable. A 24 inch storm drain on South Delaware avenue and street widening were also approved at the monthly meeting.
The Associated Press reports potent Atlantic winds threaten Maryland Delaware coasts with flooding while western Maryland endures snow and ice. Garrett County saw up to 6 percent inches since Saturday as roads iced by mist. Coastal areas face high tides 3 to 5 feet due to persistent northeast winds with gusts over 30 mph as storms linger southeast of the state. Temperatures stay above freezing tonight with further rain and mild, windy conditions inland.
A 1,080-foot Port Houston pier and a drydock were consumed in the worst fire in Port Houston history, causing about 3 million dollars in damage. The drydock broke free from Neomaneng and drifted into the channel, threatening ship traffic before a three hour firefighting effort by nine cities and the Coast Guard controlled the blaze. The drydock burned out about an hour later.
Kladny Construction Co of Washington submitted the lowest bid for the proposed Frederick Shopping Center at West Seventh Street and Apple Avenue. Rosenfeld Realty Co president Harry Rosenfeld said the bid likely beats the $1 estimate but exact figures were not disclosed. Bids exceeded earlier estimates due to extra parking and higher sewer and water costs. second low bidder was Frederick Construction Co. Final award expected within a week pending zoning appeals. The project includes 18 stores, an office building, a gas station, and about 1,000 parking spaces on a 750 foot frontage along West Seventh Street.
A Virginia man was killed when a tractor-trailer left the western approach to Jug Bridge on SE 40 and plunged into the Monocacy river. State's Attorney Samuel W. Barrick said no charges will be preferred against the driver after consulting with State Trooper Paul Kline, citing no evidence of criminal negligence. The victim, Manville C Campbell, 31, of Bentonville, Va, died at a Front Royal funeral home. Grim, who reportedly jumped from the cab as the vehicle plunged, was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital with head and hip injuries. Also in court, Magister Reese Shoemakers sentenced Howard T. Grove to 30 days for intoxication and disorderly conduct. collateral forfeited for DUI and reckless driving. A crowd noted a dinner in Rockville attended by Frederick county bar members. Montgomery County bar hosts the event. Senate Republicans plan to invite all four GOP senators to sessions for unity.
Maryland spearheads a safety study with Cornell University Crash Injury Research Department. J Kelly reports four main design changes: bendable disc steering wheels, safety door latches, padded dash and sun visors, and seat belts. Under Gov McKeldin and police cooperation, Frederick and Waterloo areas provided crash data, with IBM classifications aiding state and public safety researchers.
Five firemen were injured in a crash in East Baltimore when a fire truck collided with a track and then rammed into a restaurant. The injured were taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment.
Frederick Council of Homemakers club executive board met at Extension rooms East Church Street School to plan the annual spring meeting. Mrs. Paul L. Willard of Yellow Springs was elected president for two years, replacing Mrs. Ray H. Smith. Representatives from 24 clubs attended. special projects include dressmaking training, homemaker chorus ropes, and 4-H activities. The meeting outlined health safety and citizenship topics and set a March 28 date for the next session at Hood College.
The Enck County digs Board met this morning with 16 attending. County Engineer Hoger Ho Wile presented notes on the state of Florida and said no delegations were present. The report covered ongoing projects and upcoming conventions.
Unseasonable cold snp grips Florida and southeast with near freezing temps. Miami saw 47F with highs near 60F next day as growers report millions in vegetable losses while citrus largely spared. Storm off New Jersey feeds colder air southward into Gulf states. snow reported in Knoxville as Northeast weather shifts.
Dr Forbes Burgess urged parents to vaccinate children against polio after a poor turnout at a Monday clinic. He stressed that three doses provide protection and that campaigns must emphasize inoculations now to safeguard children from the disease amid seasonal concerns.
A garbled dispatch claims a push to mobilize the United States, stressing urgency in addressing foreign policy and domestic resolve. The fragment mentions President Eisenhower and a draft statement prepared by a task force, sent to the cabinet for review before Christmas, indicating early Cold War posture debates.
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