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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jul 15, 1960

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Frederick City Seeks Dismissal In Police Retirement Suit

The City of Frederick asks Circuit Court to dismiss a suit by police officers claiming retirement plan threats. The city and officials file demurrers arguing no charter violations or concrete controversy, noting extensive studies and proposals since 1960 to finance pensions while maintaining social security benefits. The respondents contend individual officials cannot be sued personally and that the city may act only by official action.

Frederick Jacob R. Ramsburg William H. Bartgis Emmett R. Bowlus William B. Burrall Robert E. Dailey Lloyd R. Stoup H. Reese Shoemaker Jr Charles V. Main Wiliam Boone Police Department City of United States Department For Pensions and Retirement

Trooper Foils Lawbreakers For Second Consecutive Day

State Police trooper Harry J. Frost thwarted a planned robbery at a west Braddock Mountain phone booth on U.S. 40 early today. Two Washington men, James Gentry and Jackson Martin, both 20s, were charged with destruction of property after a screwdriver was found in their car and the damaged booth showed the missing top portion.

Braddock Mountain U. S.140 Ridge Road Tfe Harry J. Frost State Police Frost Route 40 Frederick Hagerstown Washington James Audrey Gentry Jackson J Lloyd Biartin Independence Avenue U. S. 40 Hamilton Tfc Henry Stafford

Cuban Paper Criticizes Argentina For Disavowing Interventions

In Havana the pro government Revolucion denounced Argentina for asking Cuba to condemn Soviet meddling in the hemisphere. Argentina said disputes with the United States should be handled via the OAS, and conveyed concern over potential international consequences of Soviet threats. The OAS planned a meeting on Cuba and a Peru backed bid for a ministerial gathering. Also in Havana the Communist Hoy moved into the Prensa Libre plant, previously seized for criticizing Castro.

Havana Revolucion Argentina Cuba United States Foreign Ministry Organization of American States Julio Ampedo Buenos Aires Nikita Khrushchev U. N. Security Council OAS Hoy Fidel Castro Castro

Nicaraguan Students Burn U S Flag At University

In Managua and Leon, Nicaraguan students staged anti American demonstrations. A flag was burned at National University in Leon amid protests linked to a decision by the American Cultural Center to remove a journalism school from the Managua university branch.

Managua Nicaragua U.S National University Leon American Cultural Center

Police seek injunction to protect retirement rights under city charter

Police demand a temporary injunction restraining the Mayor and officials from actions that could affect or diminish retirement rights. They cite the City Charter guaranteeing retired officers in good standing with 20 years service receive half their current salary. John R. Fitzpatrick represents the police.

John R. Fitzpatrick

Cool Clear Weather For Weekend Forecast

Sunny weather ends a rainy week with over two inches of rain already recorded locally. Total for the month stands at 2.09 inches after Thursday showers, with 2.01 inches this week. High Thursday reached 76 at the airport station. tonight may dip near 33 as cooler air settles in. Clear, cool conditions are expected today and tomorrow with a chance of scattered showers early next week.

Dillon blasts Khrushchev over street brawls in talks

U S Undersecretary Douglas Dillon warned at the Austrian Society for Foreign Policy that international relations should not be conducted by temperate threats or street brawls. He implied Khrushchev was belittling negotiations during his June 30 to July 8 Austria visit and urged Soviet aid to underdeveloped areas and a fair United Nations contribution.

Vienna Austria U. S Douglas Dillon Sikita Khrushchev Dillon Khrushchev Austrian Society For United States Soviet Union United Nations

Women’s Guild Ends Summer Conference With Talks

The Summer Conference of the Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church concluded today at 12 30 p m. Rev William E Wimner of Philadelphia led the morning Communion Service and spoke on Dimension of Christian Freedom. Dr Robert V Moss Jr Lancaster president of Lancaster Theological Seminary discussed Our Seminaries and need for ministerial students highlighting low pay, wide ministerial duties, and abundant training opportunities. A fund drive seeks 2 million for three seminaries Eden Lancaster Mission House Yankton with future locations and merged names to be chosen. A film This Sustaining Bread preceded Holy Communion and a closing silence followed.

Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church United Church of Christ William E. Wimner Philadelphia Board of Christian Education The Robert V. Moss Jr Lancaster Lancaster Theological Seminary Moss Lancaster Seminary Eden Moe Mission House Wis Yankton S. D Minneapolis Minn Wimner Kenneth B. Wallace Northfield Ohio Fellowship of Congregationsal Christian Women

Barracuda Attacks Skindiver Off Pompano Beach

A barracuda attacked skindiver Bob Allen about 200 yards off Pompano Beach, slashing his leg and wrist in two passes. The 34 year old was rushed to a hospital where 30 stitches were required. Allen recalled the incident saying it felt like being cut by a razor.

Fort Lauderdale Fila Pompano Beach Bob Allen

U N Force In Congo Arrives To Restore Order

Ghana delivers first detachment to United Nations force in Leopoldville as U N security council action aims to quell Congo chaos. Maj Gen Henry Alexander meets with Ralph Bunche. Gen Carlsson von Horn plans strategic moves. Belgian troops still control many areas amid Katanga secession threats.

Leopoldville the Congo Ghana U.N. Security Council Congo Henry Alexander Alexander U. N Ralph J. Bunche Carl Carlsson von Horn Jerusalem Tunisia Bunche Tunnisia Morocco Guinea Mali U. S. Air Force Eisenhower D. N Brazil Zaville Belgium New Republic Joseph Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba Katanga Thursder Moise Tsombe United Nations U.N New York Lumumba Kasavubu Stanleyville

Kennedy Chooses Johnson for VP Stirring Liberal Backlash

Senator Kennedy accepts the Democratic presidential nomination and taps Lyndon B. Johnson as running mate to quell Southern dissent. The move pleases liberals seeking a bolder platform, while reports of a Johnson bid were denied by both campaigns.

Los Angeles John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Johnson Senate Massachusetts Paul M. Butler Henry M. Jackson Washington John S. Knight Knight Pierre Salinger Sen. Kennedy Sen. Johnson Salinger Democratic Party Robert House Sam Rayburn Texas Rayburn

Mixed Feelings On Johnson Nominination At Democratic Confab

Maryland delegates at the Democratic national convention voiced a range of views on Lyndon B. Johnson as running mate. Some praised the Kennedy Johnson ticket as strong, others worried about civil rights issues. Delegates noted the platform’s strong civil rights plank and anticipated Kennedy’s formal acceptance.

Los Angeles Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Maryland Louis L. Goldstein Johnson-Kennedy Johnson Robinson Baltimore U. S Goldstein James Pine Baltimore County J. Newton Brewer Jr Kennedy

State Roads Commission Dismisses Schaden Appeal

The State Roads Commission has dismissed its appeal to the Maryland Court of Appeals in a condemnation suit against Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Schaden of Frederick. A Circuit Court jury awarded the Schadens 7500 dollars for damages to property on West Patrick Street at the Frederick Freeway intersection, the site of a veterinary hospital operated by Dr. Schaden. Attorneys for the Schadens were H. Reese Shoemaker Jr. and Robert E. Clapp Jr.

State Roads Commission Maryland Court of Appeals Harold E. Schaden Frederick Schadens West Patrick Street Frederick Freeway Schaden H. Reese Shoemaker Jr Robart E. Clapp Jr

Unofficial Opening Of Winchester Hall Parking Lot

Frederick’s downtown shoppers are told an unofficial opening of the Winchester Hall parking lot addition will occur this weekend. The lot is complete except for meter installation with painted spaces for about 42 vehicles and barricades to be removed this afternoon. Officials expect quick official completion and a public opening.

Frederick Jacob R. Ramsburg Winchester Hall

Five Day Forecast: Temperatures Below Normal Across Region

The forecast from the Associated Press shows average temperatures 3 to 4 degrees below normal. Warmer conditions are expected Saturday, with cooler days Sunday or Monday and a warmer spell again on Wednesday. Scattered showers are possible Sunday or Monday. Normal highs are in the mid to upper 80s, dropping to around 80 in the mountains. normal lows range from the mid 60s to near 70, with the mountains dipping into the mid 50s.

Associated Press

Khrushchev warns Congo intervention possible if West continues aggression

Soviet Premier Khrushchev pledged to halt Congo aggression if Western powers persist, citing a telegram from Congo leaders Kasavubu and Lumumba. Tass noted their claim that Belgian troops occupy Congo territory and danger to leaders, urging support for UN withdrawal and potential Soviet action.

Khrushchev Soviet Union Congo Moscow Nikita Khrushchev United Nations Joseph Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba Tassa United States Belgium Tass Kasavubu Lumumba Congo Republic

Blackout hits Beniz street feeder for two hours

Potomac Edison and a City crew restored power after a two hour blackout along Bentz street from Fourth street to Mt. Olivet Boulevard. Branches during a prior storm wore insulation on wires causing outages. Three trucks untangled the lines with repairs concentrated at Fourth and Bentz streets and near the Carroll Creek bridge.

Beniz Street Potomac Edison Potomac Edison Company Bentz Street Fourth Street Mt. Olivet Boulevard Charles Poole Poole Fourth Bentz Streets Carroll Creek Bridge Creye

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