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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1961

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Unemployed in County See 3,000 Seeking Aid Amid Short Jobs

Local workers warn unemployment grows as 3,000 in the county lack steady income while 23,700 total jobless state wide reflect seasonal and construction downturns. Welfare agencies report rising aid requests, with funds tight and some relief extended only to the employable. Community groups coordinate food assistance as winter hardship increases.

Frederick John F Eien Frederick Gene S Aaeneais C_ Burton Mber Ev “Welfare Board Ser 7 Henery Jel Aoman Huner A Ike

Lead On Mars Robberies At Snogping Center

A county investigation links a series of armed robberies at the Snogping Center to a group led by a man identified as lead in beries. Authorities recovered a bull whip and revolvers with cash totals cited. Several suspects face charges as more stolen goods and tax monies are reported.

Ia B Wesson Robb

Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Driving

A man died of a heart attack while driving alone on Rosemont Avenue. Police report indicates the medical event occurred in motion, with authorities tracing the incident to his vehicle.

Man Rosemont Avenue aThomas Sr Fred Examiner Rose’ S Ave

Maryland budget blocks pay raise for teachers in 40 years

Governor Tawes released a record $506.10 million operating budget while signaling plans to raise $9,056,758 in aid to local governments via a sales tax proposal. The plan drops any general pay raise for school teachers this session, citing a need to balance the two year budget without new taxes. The James Committee's education aid proposal is seen as addressing teacher needs, though not specifying pay hikes.

Polisap Tawes Maryland General Meland James Commit EE Eit James Committee James PTA Maryland

Extension Of Sales Tax Is Requested

Maryland Gov Tawes urged the legislature to lower the sales tax to 25 cents and 3 cents on small purchases to fund local government aid. The plan would tax items like beer cigarettes ice cream and hamburgers, with higher rates for costs over 33 and 50 cents and a 1 cent tax for each fraction above $1. The measure aims for its first full year of operation. Prince Philip shoots tiger in Jaipur near Sawai Madhopur, head hit. location details unclear.

Annapolis Cox Tawes Maryland Biteni Lowe Tangethe Prince Bags Jaipur India Prince Philip Sawai Madhopur

Snowstorm Causes Early School Closures and Road Delays

The Board of Education ordered county schools closed early as fierce winds and drifting snow hindered travel. Residents reported limited accumulation, roads remained hazardous, and weather forecasts warned of continued cold and windy conditions though roads slowly reopened by late morning.

Board of Education

Sleeping Beauty Mother Given One Year Jail Term

Judge Albert Waldman sternly sentenced Lillian Fratantonio to the maximum year in jail and a $500 fine for secretly feeding sleeping drugs to her children, criticizing her as a bad mother and wife and unfit to raise her children.

Oly Cap OA Jude

Hijacked liner Santa Maria sparks Caribbean search

Pirates seize the cruise ship Santa Maria with 500 passengers and 370 crew aboard. Henrique Galvao leads a 70-man group seeking to topple Portugal's Salazar. U S warships and planes scour the Caribbean to locate and escort the vessel. One officer dead, many wounded reported. ship may be scuttled if interfered with.

San Juan Puerto Rico Caribbean Portugal Henrique Maria Galvao Santa Maria Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Galvao National Broadcasting Co US. Navy Wilson Damato U.S Henrique Gaivao la Guaira Venezuela Curacao Castries St. Lucia Trinidad National Assembly Salazar Lisbon Washington

Miss Hoyt Wins Homemaker Contest at Thermont High

Miss Isanne Hoyt daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Hoyt of Rocky Ridge is named Homemaker of Tomorrow at Thermont High School in a Betty Crocker sponsored contest. She led written homemaking knowledge exams and will represent the school in future teachers of America activities.

MG “Isanne Hoyt John W. Hoyt Rocky Ridge Thermont High School Betty Crocker Thurmont School Merica Roli

Firemen Use Fire To Move Water At Relay House

Baltimore AP report describes Halethorpe firefighters building a controlled blaze near hydrants to thaw frozen water lines at a burning three story frame house in Relay. The tactic allowed water flow and firefighting access despite icy hydrants. Magistrate Court fined two motorists for infractions. Metz paid 15 dollars for speeding at January 18 on Route 144 and Warner paid 3 dollars for backing up on an interchange tunnel. Police notes mention a point system risk for licenses.

Baltimore Baltimore County Halethorpe Relay Metz Braddock Reese W. Warner Union Bridge Top Barnes Warner Department of Motor Vehicle

Kennedy to deliver first State of the Union Monday

President Kennedy will address a joint session of Congress at 12 30 p m as Democratic leaders confirmed the date at a morning meeting House Speaker Sam Rayburn said the hour would be the usual 12 30 p m EST Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield noted no details on proposals were discussed and said separate messages with legislative items would follow within a week or two Republicans welcomed the plan to outline the program soon Goldwater urged clarity on costs of the New Frontier while Kuchel hoped platform promises would not overly constrain Kennedy’s proposals Mansfield, soon to become Senate majority leader, stressed Democrats will act in good conscience.

Washington Kennedy Congress House Sam Rayburre D-Tex Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Thomas H. Kuchel California Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater Khuchel Los Angeles Manstfiel Mansfield Lyndon B. Johnson

Cold Spell Brings Snow Across Maryland Counties

Overnight snowfall spread from Garrett to Washington County as a cold spell grips the state. Temperatures dipped to single digits in many areas with salisbury at 18 and Cambridge 23. Winds 10 to 25 mph worsen the chill with more frigid conditions expected tonight and Wednesday.

Istere Garrett County Washington County Salisbury Cambridge Bridgeport Hagerstown Frostburg Cumberland Weather Bureau

Airmen killed as bomber crashes near Goldsboro NC

About a dozen miles north of Goldsboro a bomber from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base broke up in flight and crashed while refueling. Three crewmen died. several others survived after parachuting or being found near wreckage in a 12 mile debris field. Survivors included Lt. William R. Wilson and Capt. Richard W. Bardin among the first rescued.

Goldsboro Strategic Air Command Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Thomas Coleman Walter F. Tul‘loch San Diego Calif Notifv Air Force Marshal Suggs William R. Wilson Somerville N. J Richard W. Bardin San Antonio T A.C Mars C Paul E. Brown Beardstown Ugene Shelton Tex Eugene Richards Toccoa Francis R. Barmsh Greenfield Mass

Recent Court Rulings From May Proceedings

May courtroom notes list Merhi Di Jolocal charged with a nearby incident. William F L Route 7 fined $20 for speeding near Ra Stretch into parke. Laniz cited for improper signals near My ville. Harold F E Hann of Myerstown fined $10 for improper signal. Daniel B Keller Brunswick fined $10 for failing to stop at a flashing red light. John Berry West Fourth Street fined $15 for assaulting Richard Ramsburg last week. Allen Jackson Zion Road fined $10 for abandoning four dogs in Frederick County.

Merhi Wiliam Rover Laniz Myville Jairs Harold FE. Hann Myersvile

House Rules Committee Expands Membership To Break Coalition Grip

The House Rules Committee approved a plan to increase its membership by two, aiming to weaken a coalition's hold on legislation. The vote, reported today, signals a strategic shift as party leaders seek greater control over floor action.

Hike Washington AP House Rules Committee

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