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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1955
Page
3
The article reports on congressional salary raises, noting the current pay of 515,000 a year and Sen. Dirksen who urged the judiciary and Congress to vote boldly. He warned against timidity, acknowledging some hostility, and suggested he might run again in 1956 and accept any outcome if ousted for his stance.
The Frank Pecora Construction Co of Baltimore led by a bid of 107 548 50 as bids opened for a four span steel beam bridge on East Patrick street by pass extending 246 feet with a 22 foot roadway. The bridge carries eastbound traffic and ties into U S 40 and the by pass with trumpet interchange plans. Other spans on the by pass are under construction near Monocacy Evergreen Pot New Design road and U S 340.
Congress was urged to boost federal judges pay amid a “critical” situation. Atty Gen Brownell told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee he opened testimony on pay legislation for judges and legislators as optimism rose despite previous collapses and President Eisenhower calling any increase long overdue.
Clarence L. Bowers of Black Rock Pa aged 44 committed suicide at his home Tuesday at 11 50 a m He served in World War I and worked in the spinning mills near Reyola Pa Surviving are his wife Jean Marie a daughter a brother and two sisters Coroner Lester Sell ruled death by a personal safety related 22 rifle bullet The body lay in state at the residence with viewing after 6 o clock tonight Funeral services Friday at 1 34 p m from the home withual rites at St Pauls Dubs church at 2 p m Rev Richard Shanebrooks and Rev Russell Shiring officiating Interment in the church cemetery C M Waltz funeral director
Court reports show marriage license filed by James D. Cope 25 of Milford Michigan and Nancy C. Barker 20 of Westfield New Jersey. Property deeds list Brosius Homes Corp to Harry R Patton and wife for $10 and Arthur H Keeney and wife to Ray L Sickell and wife for $10. County records indicate these transfers.
Baltimore authorities confirm a two week inquiry into alleged election irregularities in the 4th Legislative District, a strong Pollack area. State's Attorney Anselm Sodaro said he is directing the probe but will not reveal whether evidence will go before a grand jury. Both parties in the 4th District Senate race exchange charges.
Bernard L. Melnicove, defeated candidate Pollack man, urged an investigation into irregularities after the Las Bers election. He cited narrow loss margins and called for scrutiny of ballots and polling procedures. Formal inquiry hoped to clarify voting integrity and ensure fair results.
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