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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1959

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Rain adds flood risk as city restores water supply

Rain measurement at the airport weather station recorded 1.38 inches from a brief thunderstorm, while most county areas saw only light showers. City officials kept the Fishing Creek water ban in place, warning that the reservoir is still three feet nine inches below full, and urging continued conservation despite the return of a major water source.

City Fishing Creek U. S. Ft Jacop R. Ramsburg Board of Aldermen Davis Posedon Fort Dew Fort de Trick Monocacy Braddock Heights Middletown Brunswick Point of Rocks Urbana New Market Area Unionville Ing

Condition of rivers and market caution at noon

Monocacs clear at Frederi Junction Potomac clear at Harpers Ferry and New York stock market holds a cautious mood as steel strike deadline nears. Prices show only narrow unevenness with early afternoon trading.

Frederi Junction Potomac Harpers Ferry New York

Not Evil? Hollywood Adverts Turned TV Entertainment

KITTV editor Dick Woollen introduces a 30 minute weekly show in Hollywood that presents commercials as entertainment. Public reaction after the debut last Saturday was very positive with families, especially those with children, enjoying the concept.

Hollywood KITTV Dick Woollen Woollen

United Appeal Drive in October Planning Progress

Planning is under way for a United Appeal Drive in October to fund seven Community Chest agencies including the Red Cross and U S O. An executive committee met at Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank with Benjamin L Shuff president hosting. James A Youngberg will serve as professional campaign director coordinating goal setting and county-wide committees. The 110000 prior year target guides this effort as Allen M Creed joins as publicity director. Beneficiaries include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Children’s Aid Society Salvation Army Federated Charities Esther Grage Kindergarten and the MC A former Community Chest associates.

Allen M. Creed J. Harold Hooper Fort Detrick Salvation Army Federated Charities Esther Grage MC. A Community Chest Associates The Reds G. F. Swisher Nicholas Fanos F. W. Weitzel J. Walker Carty William Wallace Carl Weakle Ruth Wachter Shull Youngberg Hooper F Reed

All American fashions score hit in New York

All American fashions designed for warmth in all 50 states wowed about 240 editors during fall previews by New York designers. The show featured knit wear by Ala Mac and Mary Ann Mobley Miss America 1959 in a white cotton knit gown with Ceil Chapman, honoring each state with special bows to Alaska and Hawaii.

New York Ala Mac Mary Ann Mobley Ceil Chapman United States Alaska Hawaii

Outbreak by Mental Patients Ends at State Hospital

Twenty five patients at Central State Hospital in Petersburg rioted for about 45 minutes, smashing furniture and windows before authorities, led by Supt. J. K. Ogden, calmed them. A ward overtake unlocked Ward No. 2, and Dr. Wilbur Hammon secured the yard by promising a hearing and no punishment.

Petersburg Central State Hospital J. K. Ogden Wilbur Hammon Manimum Security

Runoff Water Damages Market Street Properties

Frederick officials and the Housing Authority assessed storm water damage along North Market Street between Fifth and Sixth streets from the Beniz Street development. The Shipley Bottling Works warehouse and nearby Skinley warehouse cartons were affected. A city housing meeting plans to fix runoff issues as officials noted the problem was not seen during construction. Mayor Jacob R. Ramsburg and engineers examined the sites with Housing Authority representatives Lewis Dertzbauer John Shaw and Frank Rothenhoefer attending.

Frederick Housing Authority North Market Streets Fifth Sixth Streets Beniz Street Shipley Bottling Works Market Street Housing Authority Skinley Jacob R. Ramsburg W. Reymond Waller City Sewer Comittee Marion Rice Lewis R. Dertzbauer John Shaw Frank W. Rothenhoefer

Red Paper Accuses Orthodox Archbishop of Scandal

A former priest, Nikolay Spasskiy, accuses Arch bishop Sergius of Astrakhan and Stalingrad of keeping many concubines, fathering two illegitimate children, and using parish funds for lavish dinners and revelry. The charges appeared in Soviet Russia and on Moscow radio.

London AP1 Whao Sergius Astrakhan Stalingrad Soviet Russia Moscow Radio Nikolay Spasskiy Spasskiy Izius

Montevue Gets New Elevator at County Home

County Commissioners unanimously approved 10 plans for a large hospital type elevator at Montevue. Work could start within two weeks to a month with bids, costing about 540,000. The elevator will run from ground to attic, be built inside the current structure, and operate automatically or manually for patients and visitors.

Montevue George Stup Charles F. Bowers

Council Is Cruising On State Yacht

The Maryland Legislative Council wrapped up a three day Chesapeake Bay cruise aboard the Potomac with no plan to visit Assateague Island amid talks of developing the desolate island into a recreation area. A special committee studies island development while W E Green Sr urged the visit as part of his push to form a public authority.

Green Worcester County Acros Hipuxent Bay del. A. Gordon Boone Baho County Boone Maryland T ‘A Corporation of Island Public Service Commission Eastern Shore State Hospital Cambridge

Still Hoping to Avert Strike

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower still hopes the steel strike set to begin at midnight can be averted. White House press secretary James C Hagerty said discussions between steel industry leaders and unions continue with little sign of an agreement. Hagerty reaffirmed his Monday statement as still applicable.

Washington Eisenhower White House Ress James C. Hagerty

Obstruction By Gromyko Stalls Big Four Talks

Western ministers accused Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko of obstructionist tactics by demanding German representatives join secret talks. They said his bid slows negotiations as Herter, Lloyd and Couve de Murville press for private sessions. Officials noted Germans sit as advisers, not as participants.

Geneva Andrei Gromsko Christian A ‘Herter Britain France West Cer Herter’s Utes U.S Gromyko I Western Herter Kiboshom Wednesdaides Gromxko East Germany United States West Germany Berlin

Charles P M Quedens Sonoma California Obituary

Charles P M Quedens aged 69 father of Eve Arden television and film actress died in Sonoma California after a heart attack. He was a sales representative for Electrolux Corp.

Sonoma Calif Charles P.M. Quedens Eve Arden Electrolux Corp

Bear Takes Hunter in Missoula Country Fatal Ordeal

MISSOULA MONT AP Authorities piece together a hunter’s losing battle with a bear. Sam Adams, 39, vanished October 27 during a hunting trip with Ed Hodges and Colin Trusty. His campsite was found with gear and a broken gun. Adams wounded the bear, but the animal charged, wounding him. He died after firing two more cartridges to summon aid.

Missoula Mont Sam Adams Ed Hodges Colin Trusty Adams Charlies Schmiedeke

Ill Hostage Freed From Brushy Mountain Mine

PETROS Tenn AP rebellious prisoners at Brushy Mountain State Prison released Shirley Bunch 63 one of three hostages held about a mile underground in a coal mine. Warden Frank Llewellyn said Bunch was ill and turned loose. Gov Ellington ordered no further concessions as 8 10 spokesmen met with officials. the revolt began Monday with hostages seized and threats to dynamite the mine unless demands were met.

Petros Tenn Brushy Mountain State Prison Frank Llewellyn Shirley Bunch Bunch Pat Patterson Buford Ellington Patterson Nashville Knoxville Tven

Search Resumed For Jackson Family Killer

Police resumed the hunt for a white man in a light green Ford likely linked to the killings of Carroll Jackson, his wife Mildred, and two daughters Susan and Janet last January. The case spans Fairfax County, Apple Grove, and locations near Fredericksburg and Annapolis, with victimized families found over weeks in Virginia and Maryland.

Washington (Ap Washington Carroll Carroll Jackson Mildred Susan Nn Janet Apple Grove Jackson Orese Fredericksburg

Baltimore Doctor Attacks State Medical Exams

Dr R Walter Graham Baltimore city comptroller questions Maryland physician exams calling them obsolete and archaic. Baltimore City Medical Society president Dr Samuel Whitehouse condemns the criticism as unfounded while defending the boards standards as among the stiffest in the country.

Baltimore R. Walter Graham Maryland Samuel Whitehouse Baltimore City Medical Society Walter Graham Board of Examiners Whitehouse

Nixon Visit Snarled In Red Tape

Washington AP reports Vice President Richard Nixon’s planned trip to the Soviet Union faces Soviet bureaucratic delays over visit scope, duration, and media access. Officials hope issues are resolved for a July 22 departure with talks with Premier Khrushchev and possible stops in eight cities.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Soviet Union Moscow Nixon Nikitay Kirushchev Ussr Frol R. Kozlov Kremlin

U S Exhibition in Moscow behind time with Nixon

In Moscow with Nixon ten days away the U S exhibit site in Gorki Park is unfinished resembling a bomb site. Guides are arriving as workers promise a miracle. two guides fed at the site, and ambassador Folger predicts the exhibit will surpass Brussels 1958.

Moscow U.S Richardm. Nixon Stair Grounds Gorki Park John C. Folger Belgium Brussels New York

Steel Strike at Midnight Looms in Long Negotiations

A steel strike at midnight loomed as negotiators including R. Conrad Coopers and Steelworkers Union President David J. McDonald held talks on a new contract. Despite talks, no real progress emerged and both sides warned of a possible walkout while the industry argued inflation pressures justify current concessions. McDonald proposed a pay and benefits package totaling 15 cents per hour annually over three years, with Steelworkers seeking higher gains beyond inflation. President Eisenhower urged moderation, aligning with the industry's stance that inflation control justifies the current bargaining position.

R. Conrad Coopers Cooper Iworkers David J. McDonald McDonald D. J. McDonald Steelworkers Union Smost Eisenhower

Plan To Sell Yacht Potomac For A Smaller Vessel

Annapolis AP The Maryland Board of Public Works approved selling the state yacht Potomac after Tidewater Fisheries Commission urged replacement with a smaller, more economical enforcement craft. Other actions included 30 000 toward a 280 000 flood control project on the Upper Potomac at Kitzmiller Garrett County with federal financing. 12368 in legal fees for hearings on Baltimore police commissioner tenure. an appraisal of Barrett School for Girls near Friendship Airport. Baltimore City property sale for airport expansion. and parking space allocations at the new State Office Center in Baltimore.

Annapolis Potomac Maryland Board of Public Works Gov. Tawes Louis L. Goldstein Hoover 8 Miles Tidewater Fisheries Commission TFC Beers Potomac River Kitzmiller Garrett County Excent James M. Hepbrow Baltimore Barrett School Friendship Airport Citra Baltimore State Office

Employment Surges To Record High In June

Washington AP reports employment climbed to a June record of 67,342,600, up 1,326,000 from May as factory output, farming, and construction rise. Unemployment rose to 4.9 percent with 593,000 added workers, while weekly earnings hit $90.54 and the average workweek extended to 40 hours 25 minutes.

Washington Labor Department

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