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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
7
City officials reportedly reversed a denial of a building permit for Frederick Hugh School’s new vocational agricultural shop. L. J. Keller and Sons will stake off the area today as the permit is expected next week. The site faces Carroll Parkway and Carroll Creek with a 140-foot setback.
Senator George warns that diverging moves at the Geneva Big Four meeting may decide whether new hostilities loom in Asia. He notes progress among Britain, France, Russia, and the United States toward easing world tensions and urges direct Asiatic talks, while calling the Fosermos Strait cease-fire merely temporary and warning that renewed clashes between Communists and Nationalists could follow if Cold War dynamics persist.
New York Times reported Gen Ridgway seriously questioned U S military policy before retiring as Army chief of staff. He criticized overreliance on air power and nuclear weapons, urged a balanced force with joint readiness, and warned against shrinking ground forces amid Soviet buildup. Defense Dept called the Ridgway letter confidential. Churchill met Eden in London to discuss the imminent Big Four conference. Stocks rose modestly in quiet trading with steels leading.
A four hour fog bound ordeal ended with a Globe Master landing safely at Hamilton Army airfield. Captain Theodore Raeserete and crew guided 87 people including 4 paratroopers across engine failures and a landing gear scare. Pilot Roosevelt and crew steadied the craft while sharing wartime memories and relief at touch down.
Frederick County Roads Board opened bids for two Emmitsburg road sections. Russell contractor bid 38 835.20 for Grimes road and Roddy Lime Kiln road work. Separate bids show Russell 22 20 on Roddy Lime Kiln and 15 210 on Grimes. Maryland Employment Security Board funds face scrutiny after Sherbow urges curbs and legal changes.
Pravda and Izvestia assail American and British plans ahead of the Geneva Big Four talks. They deem Harold Stassen’s disarmament plan a ruse and oppose Eden’s Germany policy guiding reunification by international elections. They warn West German militarization and insist free elections come first.
A bill of complaint to nullify a deed has been filed in Equity Court by John H Evler through his committee Adele C Ever against Lena Angevine his mother at Stella Maris Hospice Baltimore. Adele Eyler through her attorney Edwin F Nikirk says Etler has been confined to Springfield Hospital since January 28 1953 and the Circuit Court of Baltimore County assumed jurisdiction and appointed her as committee. She says Etler owns as joint tenant with his mother real estate on West South Street and that on July 21 1954 a deed purporting to convey his interest to Mrs Anverme was recorded there. The circumstances surrounding the deed are not known to her and she asks that the deed be set aside.
Five day forecast calls for warm conditions with humidity and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be near normal with afternoons in the 80s and mornings around the 40s in higher elevations. Western mountains may stay cooler with lingering showers into midweek while eastern and southern counties see a steadier warm spell.
Moscow reports Bulganin states Soviet delegation leaves for Geneva to pursue a sincere effort to ease tensions and secure peace. He lists Khrushchev Molotov Zhukov and Gianho as part of Iran Soviet delegation. He says West talks about a war bloc, but Russia will protect itself with a capable army and modern arms.
President Eisenhower heads to Geneva to discuss world problems at the Big Four conference and seek cautious prospects for enduring peace. He will deliver a 15 minute informal address broadcast live on all networks at 5 15 p.m. from the White House, with recorded versions later on MBS and NBC radio.
A fire near Dawsonville consumed several acres of wheat straw on a good farm. Sparks from a baler reportedly started the blaze, which swept the entire field. Upper Montgomery Fire Department and Karksalle Volunteer Fire Company responded. The straw had been baled days earlier and was very wet. damage estimated at about 500 dollars.
The article reports delays in appointing a Bronwick postmaster with interim arrangements and mentions candidates Fitpeet Vosherman and Nithar Hichtuan as veterans in the office. It notes no final decision and that the Post Office Department has not taken further action. A second item cites gasoline price changes with a standard reduced wholesale price in many areas.
Crisfield Md Millard Tawes says he wants to be Maryland governor and sees a 1958 opportunity. He discussed the idea with lawmakers aboard the state yacht Potomac and floated Atty Gen Ferdinand Sybert as a potential running mate or nominee.
A sudden extremist attack in Casablanca fatally wounded six people and injured thirty five as two sidewalk cafes were hit during Bastille Day celebrations. The incident sparked protests across the city with Europeans blaming regional extremism and authorities tightened security in the wake of the violence.
Paris reports that Dulles Macmillan and Pinay swiftly settled a policy list for Geneva. They endorsed topics like German reunification European security and disarmament and discussed Faure's development plan. Officials note the list is not exclusive and preparations proceed for talks with Eisenhower Eden and the Kremlin leaders.
The report notes the temperature reached 84 degrees at 11:20 am at the airport, six degrees above yesterday's level, with humidity up five percent. Scattered showers and thunderstorms were forecast by late afternoon, with a high near the mid eighties and a cooler, drier trend into Sunday.
AP dispatch from Moscow notes Khrushchev will accompany Bulganin to Geneva with Zhukov. The question of Bulganin’s suitability sparks debate, but Moscow signals a capable delegation. Molo tov and Gromyko join as fellow delegates, underscoring Soviet resolve.
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