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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
8
Heavy traffic flowed on the new Frederick by-pass after its opening. Reports indicate northbound traffic on South Stayket Street changed patterns, with earlier statements suggesting vehicular movement had greatly reduced in the city.
A bank of gunmen robbed an IGA supermarket during a by pass opening riot like scene. Hostages guided by police, Gump and Diefenbaugh fled with $3,198. One gunman shot. Diefenbaugh wounded and surrendered after a clash near Crawfordsville.
A preliminary hearing in Magistrate Shoemaker court focused on whether the state has enough evidence to hold Mrs. Mary Timpson for the grand jury after she shot her husband George Timpson at the Amvets club on November 16. Testimony showed Timpson had threatened her and that she claimed self defense amid accusations of past abuse. outcome pending further review of recent court rulings.
A Baltintoy resident, Mary Ly Pochapko, 36, was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a morning crash on U.S. 40 about a mile east of Frederick. State Trooper Henry Stafford reported the car ran off the road, fell down a bank and overturned several times. Pochapko was pinned inside the wreck. trooper said he kicked out the windshield to free him. No charges were filed.
Flat-Six persons were fatally burned last night in a small frame farmhouse south of Hastings. Five died in the house, Bevanist, Wonds, a Newey child died at St Augusting hospital, another was in hospital with serious burns. Four others escaped with minor injuries. Justice K. G. Quilley led an investigation and attributed the blaze to kerosene poured on an open fire. Victims identified as William Jones, Jones and Walter Walker, two children Charles Walker and Shirley Woods, all Black.
Reports indicate widespread bronchial colds with several cases of pneumonia among residents, though four schools including Predick High and elementary facilities show no significant absenteeism. No signs of severe illness or pneumonia spikes beyond typical seasonal activity.
An unusual item reads Wee Women order for myself Pensorship. The fragment hints at a solicitation or self-promotion tied to a pen sponsorship effort, though details are sparse and cannot be fully confirmed from the available text.
The Associated Press reports a vast area face rain or snow with Gulf states and lower Great Lakes in mix. Northerly winds push subzero readings across New York and New England while the D C area sees cold air. An American scientist urged broader use of Russian discoveries to advance research and reduce data dissemination gaps.
New York stocks opened mixed with rails easing and many issues showing small moves. American Telephone gained while Seaboard slipped. steel and copper names advanced slightly as motors aircraft and airlines showed varied results amid anticipation of federal support for railroads.
Delmar Delaware: A d could not be saved and a second resident suffered smoke inhalation when an early morning fire destroyed a two unit building on Main Street. Annis Whaley, about 65, died at the scene. Mrs. West, hospitalized, fell while escaping and later treated at Nalicope Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The cinderblock structure housed two apartments on the second floor and a plumbing firm on the first. Fire crews from Laurel aided Delmar volunteers in fighting the blaze.
President Eisenhower marks six years in office with a Chicago anniversary event and a nationwide TV radio appeal. He will speak from the International Amphitheater and return to Washington, as Republicans aim to retake Congress in November with top officials and Nixon among speakers.
An MATS four engine cargo plane carrying seven aboard vanished during a Honolulu Kwajalein flight. Navy and Coast Guard aircraft and ships scoured the area about 340 miles southwest of Honolulu and Philippine Sea in hopes of locating wreckage and bodies from the November crash of a Pan American Stratocruiser.
West Baltimore police report a bar owner was robbed of six thousand dollars after being lured to a remote block. The assailants forced him into a vehicle, drove to an isolated area, and fled with the money after restraining him. The victim later sought help at a gas station and alerted authorities.
Wellington New Zealand reports Vivi Pacha and his British crew reached the South Pole today after a gruelling 900 mile crossing of snow and ice. The explorer plans to press on toward Scott Base McMurdo Sound but gave no clear timeline for completion.
Robeson County record details a chaotic encounter as Klansmen clashed with Indians and counterprotesters near Lumberton. Deputies used tear gas and a candlelight vigil turned chaotic with gunfire and accusations of racial intimidation. Local residents report tensions rising after cross burnings and disputed property claims, while authorities consider indictments linked to the riot.
The Virginia Supreme Court declined to block Loudoun County Circuit Court's author ity for a Goose Creek dam to supply the town of Purkax. The Loudoun Board of Supervisors argued for wells or water from Falls Church, Alexandria, or the Potomac, but the high court found no evidence of a public necessity or essential public convenience from the dam's construction.
A police officer shot and killed Jasper Rehard Cotton after a pursuit in Tampa. Cotton, described as a long-time criminal, resisted arrest as officers closed in. The incident occurred as Cotton fled in a stolen vehicle and sped away before officers ordered him to stop. He exited the vehicle and was then fatally wounded after being warned to drop his weapon.
Former coach at Payisctes GAA died this morning after suffering an embolism. Family and club officials mourn his passing as tributes pour in from Wa and others familiar with his basketball career.
Weather service predicts sleet and snow likely in the Tacandon area tonight as temperatures fall. forecaster notes cold weekend with several days below normal. past weekend brought steady winds and light precipitation."}
Washington reports President Eisenhower replied to a letter from Sevier Vremien about a potential conference with the Soviet leaders. The reply acknowledges receipt and signals readiness to discuss substantive matters. A follow up suggests preliminary groundwork could lead to a meeting with Russian and Western readers present.
President Eisenhower in his annual economic report cites a record 86.3 billion dollars in U.S. exports for 1957, boosted by cotton, wheat, and petroleum, with a trade surplus of 3.7 billion as imports lagged. He urges continued two way trade and market openings to sustain growth amid uneven global demand.
Snow may fall in mountain areas as a weather system moves through the region tonight. Areas in Western Maryland and Northern Delaware face a mix of rain and sleet with slick secondary roads in the northeast. Overnight lows dip, with some counties reporting subzero readings while gusty winds and drifting in higher elevations are possible.
Emergency signals prompted the Air Force to expand a search to about 10 000 square miles west of Guam for a weather plane missing with two crewmen aboard since Tuesday. The signals were detected in Guam Hawaii and other locations as investigators traced radio broadcasts on the 8200 to 8510 kilocycle bands and urged radio operators to switch off those frequencies.
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