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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jan 17, 1961

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Two teens returned to Maryland Training School for Boys

Two sizable teenage boys who had stolen a car and two more vehicles were returned to the Maryland Training School for Boys after a hearing before Chief Judge Patrick M. Schnia. The youths, previously released as unmanageable, admitted taking trucks and caused damage during their time in juvenile detention.

Maryland Training School For Patrick M. Schnia Youhs Children’s Aid Society Cer Mountaindale Ellis G. Carty Tracey Horace M. Alexander I “Anders Ier Aerick

Open Conference for Extension Agents in Worcester Area

A regional conference of extension agents opened in Worcester with sessions planned through Friday. Attendees from Howard, Car, and Wasting counties joined four days of meetings, demonstrations, and talks led by University staff. Local organizers included state extension staff and Miss Margaret Oliver and Mrs Evelyn Whitehouse are among expected participants.

Laverna Hibert University of Extension Howard Carecany Fehr Viele Willer Frederica Russell Margaret Oliver Evelyn Whitehouse

Train Rams Gas Truck and Killed in Magnolia Crash

A passenger train bound for Chicago slammed into a gasoline truck at Magnolia crossing at about 80 mph. At least eight people died and six were injured including the truck driver Morris Pigsoit. Engineer J A Livingston of McComb and fireman John L Collins of Jackson were killed along with several workers in nearby yards. The nine car Illinois Central train burned. the blast injured passengers and spectators as witnesses described a terrifying explosion. Magnolia, about 100 miles north of New Orleans, reported responders aiding burn victims and bystanders.

Magnolia Miss Chicago New Orleans J. A. Livingston McComb John L. Collins Jackson, Miss Morris Pigsoit Bobby Gwin Flaye Wilma Gray Claude Pettey Percy Neilson Pettey Nelson

Assessment ease asked by owner in Urbana farm appeal

Mrs. Charles Little, owner of a 70 acre farm near Urbana, asked the County Commissioners for relief from a $13,500 1956 appraisal, noting a $6,200 assessment. Attorney Eduard Storm argued the house and property value should be higher and that a visit would reveal improvements worth over $2,000. The commission reserved decision for notification of further action. The board upheld the Supervisors’ assessment on Anne Messer’s farm near Urbana at about $41,000 after her Monday morning appeal.

Charles Little Thuarston Road Urbana Eduard D. Storm Lilie Storm Messer Anne Messer

Cyprus politician dies of heart attack in courtroom

John Cierides, head of the anti-Makaris party in Cyprus, died of a heart attack today in a Nicosia courtroom at age 73. The sudden death occurred during court proceedings in the capital.

Nicosia Cyprus John Cierides anti-Makariis

Water Use Drops in Fredericton Area in 1960

William J. Davis reports Freder water consumption in 1960 fell compared with 1959 due to cannery shutdowns and a lower Fishing Creek reservoir level. Local use totaled 27,096,000 gallons versus 1,251,289,000 in 1959, with notable daily peaks in 1950 and 1959. New filtration next summer and shifting Monocacy source expected to meet demand as snow and melt streams are monitored.

Freder Wiliam J. Davis City Water Department Davis Fishing Creek Tuscarora Dee Ing Creek Tuscarra Singanore

Two Cars Demolished on Route 40 Near Frederick

A slippery spot on U S Route 40 two miles west of Frederick caused a crash this morning. Trooper N F Bechtol reported both eastbound cars and the state trooper’s vehicle suffered total losses after skidding on ice near Braddock Mountain. Herman W Blickenstaff of Myresville drove a 1950 Chevrolet. No charges were filed due to icy road conditions.

U.S Hamilton Bechiol Smith Herman W. Blickenstaff RFD Myrersville

Castro executes three rebels amid Cuba crackdown

In Havana three men were shot at La Cabana fortress for counterrevolutionary activity and terrorism, part of a broader purge as Castro’s regime tallies executions to 530 since taking power. The Labor Ministry also dismissed 360 Cuban Electric Co workers for alleged unpatriotism amid labor unrest.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Havania Operix Castro la Cabana Juan Mesa Lopez Julio Sierra Suarez Balbino Emilio Diaz Jose Pardo Llava Lierra Suarez Labor Ministry Cuban Electric Co

Damage to 2 Cars in Snow Crash on Rosemont Avenue

Two cars sustained considerable damage in a Monday morning crash blamed on snowy streets. John Arthur Harpold of Adamstown collided with Charles Wiliam Yinger’s vehicle on Rosemont Avenue at about 1 am. Yinger’s car suffered $150 damage. A second crash at 6:45 am at Fourth and Bentz involved Charles Samuel Henry Bettis of Purcellville, driving a track struck by Albert Cline. Bettis reported ice and limited visibility due to windshield snow and glare from oncoming lights.

Ion Rosemont Culier Avenue John Arthur Harpold Adamstown Charles Wiliam Yinger Yinger Rosemont Avenue Harpold Cpl Wiliam A. Mafchner Fourth and Bentz Charles Samuel Henry Bettis Purcellville Fourth Albert Cline Cline Bettis

Laotians Capture Rebel Base Near Luang Prabang

AP dispatch reports government troops entered Vang Vieng on Monday and captured the rebel base on the road to Luang Prabang after a 30 minute battle. A second government column moved south from Luang Prabang toward the Plaine des Jarres amid setbacks elsewhere.

Vientiane Laos Vang Vieng Luang Prabang Associated Press Fred Waters E Des Jarres Ta Vieng Plaine Des Jarres Tha Thom Waters Rong le

Not Guilty Of Assault Charge In Middletown Case

Jack Tibbetts of Route 2 Middletown faced assault charges after admitting to a court he made hostile remarks to a bartender and waitress at Nate's Inc. last September. Witnesses said Tibbetts threatened violence but was acquitted after a magistrate suspended a $50 fine.

Jack Tibbetts Route 2 Middletown John J. Marsh Nate's Inc Tibbetts Marsh Alma Merriman Iself Nate Byron Thompson Tibe George Waso

Truck Collision Report with Bettis Vehicle

No charges were preferred by Sgt. Harry Phillips after a traffic incident. Damage to Bettis driven 1957 Ford sedan was estimated at 50. The damage to the 1947 International truck was not estimated.

Harry Phillips Bettis

Texas Tower No 4 wreck notes trapped crew members

A radar drawing shows men possibly alive in Texas Tower No 4 wreckage. An official from the builder says no intentional watertight compartments, but air pockets may exist. He notes empty oil tanks could be entered via hatches and be airtight. Three legs supported the tower, 180 feet water depth, legs anchored in mud. Carrier Wasp on surface aiding rescue.

Texas Tower No. 4 Carrier Wasp

McNamara Angers Labor Over Defense Posts Fight

Defense secretary designate Robert McNamara chooses his team, rejecting AFL CIO official Joseph Keenan and other labor figures. Kennedy reportedly sought Keenan for manpower post. Keenan and AFL CIO argue the rejection sparks labor unrest while McNamara insists he is not anti labor. In Tokyo, about 300 leftists protested U S intervention in Laos.

Washington Robert McNamara Defense Department Ford | Motor Co John F. Kennedy Joseph D. Keenan International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Aflcio Keenan Defense New York Kennedy Afl-Cio Cal Aid McNa Nation New Zealand

UN Troops Fight Off Balubas in Congo Train Assault

Swedish UN troops repulsed two Baluba attacks on a southbound train near Luena in Katanga Province. Heavy casualties on Balubas, none on Swedes. 60 aboard with a helicopter delivering supplies. In Rwanda Urundi, 29 American missionaries and families reached safety after detentions in a Lumumba province were deemed a border mix up.

Elisabethville the Congo IAP U.N Katanga Luena

Abolition Push Placed For Maryland Capital Punishment

ANNAPOLIS AP A Baltimore legislator said he would introduce a bill calling for abolition of capital punishment in Maryland Del Richard T Rombrho D Baltimore Lth argued a prisoner can be released or rehabilitated if improperly convicted but a dead man cannot be compensated He said society should not execute.

Annapolis Baltimore Maryland Del Richard T. Rombhro Dbalto

No Sign Of Life In Texas Tower Rescue Effort

New York AP reports stormy seas near 70 miles southeast of New York City hindered rescue operations for the Texas Tower crew. Despite tapping sounds earlier, authorities said a human voice was not heard and the search continued with Navy and private crew support as the tower remained submerged after the weekend collapse.

New York Texas Atlantic Navy New York City Coast Guard Texas Tower

Zoning Appeal Case Before Court

County Attorney Goodloe F. Byron contends the Board of Zoning Appeals acted lawfully in denying Maurice Anglebower permission to place a trailer on Barronsville road. The board voted two to one against the request amid a prior inspector’s refusal, citing agricultural zoning and required board approval. The suit names Joan L. Shaw Robert Remsburg and Henry D. Lakin as respondents with Anglebower seeking review.

Goodloe F. Byron Board of Zoning Appeals Maurice A. Angiebower Barronsville Road Zoning Appeals Board Angiebower Zoning Board Anglebower Case 6 Joan L. Shaw Robert Remsburg Henry D. Lakin Shaw Remsburg Lakin Thomas Glass Richard L. Burgee

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