County Road Meeting Set With State Officials January 19
County commissioners and legislators from Frederick Carroll and Washington counties will meet State Roads Commission officials January 19 at the Francis Scow Key Hotel to discuss road problems and a proposed shift away from the current 12 year plan toward a continuous network of major routes. John B Funk chairman of the commission will lead the program with officials noting that Route 40 in Western Maryland is lagging and may not be finished until the 1970s.
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State Roads Commission
John B. Funk
Francis Scow Key Hotel
General Assembly
Frederick
Carroll
Washington
Samuel W. Barrick
Charles H. Smelser
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Charles Collins
Gary Uterback
Clifton C. Wirts
William Houck
House
Delbert S. Null
A. Irvin Renn
Mehri H. Ramsburg
Funk
Legislative Council
Maryland
Man Stabbed In Libertytown At Gist Faternal Club on Route 350
Frederick resident was cut with a butcher knife at the Gist Fraternal Club in Libertytown Saturday night. Maryland State Police investigated and a victim treated and released at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Warrants accuse James Lyles and Ulysses Lyles of assault and battery following an argument outside the club leading to the stabbing.
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Frederick
Gist Faternal Club
Libertytown
Guy Brown
Stephen Riland
Maryland State Police
Riland
Gaysucht
Cpl
Brown
Vicim
Maxton
Treoner
J D. Abbott
Frederick Memorial Hopital
Bland
Butler
Ier
James Lyles
Libertstown
Ulysses Lyles
Lyles Brothers
Ulysses
Lyles
Trucking Permit Withheld in Appeal Over Combustibles Transfer
The Public Service Commission withheld a permit to haul combustible liquids pending final judicial review of truckers petition. The commission cited lack of authority to restrict service and said hearings were supported by evidence. The case centers on transferring a permit from Pickett to Stewart Petroleum, a large distributor and carrier, amid concerns of market squeeze by a giant firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Stanler Scherr
Siani
Frances B. DuPont
Albert Sklar
James R. Hahn
New Market
Hahn Transportation Company
Stewart Petroleum Company
Stewart Company
Set
Pickett
Stewart
Stewart Compani
Steel Petroleum Company
A Perm
Oit
Senaae i
Saro and
Saper
Reward Offered For Clothes Theft at King's Mens Wear
Mel King of King's Mens Wear offers a 50 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole five suits from his store before Christmas. The missing items totaled 400 in value, retailing at 79.50 each, with two regulars a 42 grey and brown and three longs a 42 46. Police are investigating.
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Mel King
King’s Mens Wear
Arei l
King
Students Take Over City and County Government Posts
Accelerated eighth graders at Elm Street school spent three hours shadowing city and county offices to learn governance. Under Richard Peire and Dorothy Handley they wrote letters, visited offices, and prepared summaries of each department’s functions. Gerry Bizier was elected mayor as students observed inaugurations and board appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
England
Richard Peire
Mir
Peire
Dorothy Handley
Stude
Denis
Oper
Rens
Citu City
Enis
Ing
Gerry Bizier
Richard Shaff
Delbert
Tohn Cordyack
Mebri H. Ramsburg
Susan Fraser
A. Irvin Renn
Thomas Nikirk
Burton Cannoy
James A. Sen‘ Senbaugh
Quentin Earhart
Etzler
Goodloe Byron
Few Warm Days Forecast For This Week
The weatherman predicts temperatures averaging 5 to 8 degrees above normal all week, with a mix of mild and chilly days. Record highs show 43 degrees last Sunday after a 39 degree Friday and a 22 degree overnight low, as tabin sightings stir local speculation.
Youths Stage March On Race Hatred
Youths and religious leaders lead a counterattack against anti Semitism with demonstrations in Paris and West Berlin. Thousands of young people join protests as swastikas appear in several countries. A West Berlin film on Nazi camps attracts 1,200 people. Leaders include Billy Graham and church figures.
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Associated Press
Paris
West Berlin
Billy Graham
Nazi Germany
Brazil
Ypsilanti
Mich
Konrad
Tthe Representative Council of
France
Vessal
Marty Imam
Proclamation Declares January as New March of Dimes Month
Student Mayor Gerry Etzler of Elm Street School presides as Ramsburg signs a proclamation declaring January as New March of Dimes Month. The ceremony features Goodloe Byron, county attorney, and Meredith Young with the local March of Dimes group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Ramsburg
Gerry Etzler
Frank J, Keefer
March of Dimes Drive
Gerry Ettler
Meredith Young
March of Dimes Group
Mitchell Defends Steel Wage and Settlement View
Secretary of Labor James H. Mitchell defends the steel wage settlement saying no steel price increases will occur soon and that the agreement cuts total employment cost increases by about half. He urged good will and public service by industry and labor, and suggested last week’s settlement may mark the end of major steel strikes. Gronchi returns to office after influenza hiatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
James PL
Mitchell
Chell
Economic Club of
United Steelworkers
Roger Blough
US Steel
Michell
Missing heiress traced from Antwerp to Paris
ANTWERP Belgium AP missing heiress Gamble Benedict was traced to Paris after a freighter voyage from New York with Andre Porumbeanu a Romanian born former chauffeur. The pair stayed aboard in Antwerp then took an express to Paris amid questions about her voluntary departure from her Upper East Side home.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Gamble Benedict
Paris
New York
Edga
Andre Porumbeanu
Arde Bulova
Water King
Miss Benedict
Porumbeanu
Naples
Porumbeani
Upper East Side
Katherine Geddes Benedict
Benedict
Henry Harper Benedict
The
Remington Tyffer Co
Porum Beanu
Diesel Driven Buses Considered for Frederick County Students
The Frederick County Board of Education discussed potential use of diesel powered buses. Hoffmaster reports on transportation costs and safety, including driver age limits and annual medical exams every two years. The board approved $1 375 for East Frederick school repairs including door adjustments and storm water work.
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Frederick
Transpot
Board of Education
Paul L. Hoffmaster
General Transportat
She County
Tne
Frederick County
Hoffmaster
Thomas G. Pullen
IRI Mediaseis E Board
Tno
East Frederick School
Tragic Train Crash Near Wellington Kills Four
A New York Central passenger train derailed near Wellington 37 miles southwest of Cleveland, killing four and injuring about 90. Initial reports cited speeds around 89 mph with the locomotive’s power unit smashing a signal tower and fire spreading as cars were crushed. Coroner records list the deceased and several identified victims including fireman Phil Lehman and conductor George Rummel.
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Wellington
Okio
New York Central
Peinz
Cleveland Soutines
Lles
Cleveland
William B. Salter
Indianapolis
Barher Salter
Uink
Salier
Nickle Plate
Paul Kopsch
Lorain County
Phil. Lehman
George P. Rummel
North Builer
Ind
Kenneth Hale
Rosedale
Snow Ball Profits Hit Over Ten Thousand For 1959
The Frederick Memorial Hospital Womens Auxiliary reports more than 10 000 in profit from the 1959 Snow Ball. Chairman Mrs Chase C Gove announced two autoclaves purchased with the funds and valued at about 70 07368. A final financial report will be given January 19 by treasurer Mrs Roney.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Chase C. Gove
Gove
George B Dow
Tal
Benet Lases
Gambrim Gymnasium
Hood College
Rauwons
Roney
Snow Ball
Uxury
IMO
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Guy Coeller
France Or Said Today
Siewerpap
Bedget Matters
Elm Street School
Supals
Richard Shaf
C. Burton Cannon
Oit and Coures
PSC
Vatican City
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