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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
7
Citizens weigh options for the old Seventh street reservoir area as a park or recreation site while talks with Mayor Derr edge toward a health center. County health officer Dr Forbes Burgess notes the site’s potential to host the planned health facility near Frederick Memorial hospital.
Thunderstorms with hail and high winds hit the midcontinent then moved into the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. A severe hailstorm damaged the Royal Gorge railroad near Canon City Colorado stranding seventy sightseers. Hail up to 1 inch fell in Chicago while Sioux City Iowa recorded 77 mph winds. Local concerns over reservoir land and park development surfaced amid Wolman report recommendations on emergency water pumping.
The forecast calls for a cool weekend with temperatures about 3 degrees below normal and rainfall around 1 to 2 inches. The five day outlook covers Maryland and Delaware with widely scattered showers and thundershowers on weekend days. A stray thunderstorm is possible as highs stay in the mid 60s to low 70s.
The San Francisco convention program cover features busts of Lincoln and Eisenhower in profile with barriers to the centennial 1856 1956. In the background appear city landmarks GGB Fisherman’s Wharf Chinatown Coit Tower Mission Dolores and a cable car. Democrats note a rejected design mocked as gate inscription all hope abandon ye who enter here.
Baltimore police raided Memorial Stadium during the Orioles White Sox game and seized more than 5200 in bets. Lt Hymns Goldstein led the Rackets Division raid as bettors lined up in the lower grandstand. Two men Roy Hex and Lew Hurwitz, ages 63 and 56, both of Baltimore, were charged with accepting bets.
Frederick housing officials announce a 78 unit low rent project to be built on 2.52 acres at North Bentz and West Sixth with a proposed annual contributions contract with the Public Housing Administration. The plan includes taxes estimated at 867.67 yearly if privately owned and 10 005 for the project under government aid, with recent site planning funds authorized.
EMERGENCY PRESS HEAD QUARTERS Operation Alert Eisenhower leads the nation into its third civil defense drill a mock attack with 125 nuclear blasts The Defense Department joins the Federal Civil Defense Administration and 3 other departments in setting up emergency HQ at locations beyond Washington The president then travels to Panama to meet Latin American leaders and limits his role to a National Security Council meeting after the first siren.
A sedan pushed by an adjacent vehicle in a minor crash at Market and Sixth streets around 12:54 a m today. Driver Maxton W. Butler from Middle Alley said the battery was low. Winfield W. Smith, North Market, said he could not see the other car until close. Both cars sustained minor damage. no charges filed.
Heavy showers pelted the city and county with about a half inch by 11 a.m. at the airport. The weather observer warned totals could be locally heavy through Sunday as scattered thundershowers continue. Streams were to rise this afternoon and rivers by tomorrow, with several northern cities already reporting rain while Baltimore, Philadelphia and parts of Virginia saw little or none.
A building permit for a Supreme Concrete block and Products Company plant at 609 East Street has been approved after a favorable planning commission decision. The facility, costing about 25600 dollars, measures 1508 by 40 feet and will operate as an industrial zoning project with no zoning hearing required.
Indian prime minister Nehru, Yugoslav President Tito, and Egyptian President Nasser issued a 2000 word platform urging freedom for Algeria and a ban on nuclear tests. They called for disarmament under UN supervision and warned against the dangers of nuclear warfare and pollution. They rejected a rigid bloc system while urging collective security and expanded freedom.
Senator Butler argues Democrats must form coalitions with left wing groups to gain national power. He claims most Democrats are loyal Americans while asserting Republicans can preserve liberty, security, and economy by rejecting socialist or other ideologies.
Weather report notes western Maryland received 1.39 inches of rain with 0.10 inches in a half hour at Cumberland during last night. At Cumberland city dam seven miles north 2823 inches of rain fell between 5 and 9 p m. Crews cleared earth and debris on U S 220 between here and Pennsylvania today.
Investigators trace about 800000 in missing Illinois state funds and seek links to former State Auditor Orville E. Hodge and reputed rackets figures. Grand jury probes and subpoenas target Wortman Dowling and Berry as federal agents gather details on financial connections and potential misused warrants. Epping, Hodge aide, described as a messenger boy, refused to speak.
Five men rode out a lightning struck storm as a car caught fire after a high voltage line fell across a convertible in Chiller Park. Driver Willem Carnahan pressed a window button and escaped onto the ground as flames blistered the paint and the vehicle burned out.
Pittsburgh reports say steel industry negotiators weighed a new offer as the 650000 striking workers pressed for a 13 cent raise and time and a half on Sundays. Union President McDonald denied a new offer, while a management spokesman said no new proposal existed. Federal mediator Finnegan declined to comment. By the time, the old contract paid about 24.6 cents hourly under a 52 month term. A separate note: West Virginia plans a Martinsburg by pass with U.S. 1 relocations awaiting new surveys.
Titusville New Jersey report quotes Bernard M. Shanley, White House appointment secretary, stating Eisenhower never faced pressure to run again. He rebuts Democratic claims of White House pressure and notes the President is in strong health, with the election choice framed as support for the Eisenhower program versus a more conservative alternative.
Presidents and heads of state from 21 new republics arrive in Panama to sign a declaration of hemispheric unity and oppose communism. The gathering honors the first Pan-American Conference and will feature talks, luncheons, and ceremonies as Peru, Paraguay, Chile and others join. Peron’s exile visit adds a dramatic note. Eisehower expected to arrive, completing attendance.
The House Appropriations Committee urged an AEC shakeup claiming U.S. stagnation in developing commercial atomic power. It singled out ARC Chairman Lewis L. Strauss and criticized administration handling while noting Britain and Russia advancing faster.
Marine Corps training methods will be admitted as evidence in the general court martial of S Sgt Matthew C McKeon at Parris Island It may determine if his conduct leading a 74 man recruit platoon into Ribbon Creek was proper Emile Zola Berman his attorney hailed the ruling by Navy Capt Irving N Klem as a victory indicating the methods could show intent and performance in the march Also in New York stock traders kept quiet as irregular prices appeared in a cautious early market session
John F. Dunnigan, 33, of Baltimore, was electrocuted yesterday on a railroad signal bridge near the Canton junction. Edgar Myers, a Sykesville truck driver, saw Dunnigan walk the top crosswalk then the lower catwalk before touching switch boxes and an iron rail as sparks and fire followed. He fell about 20 feet to the ground after entering a restricted area.
Rain slowed Friday shoppers during the second annual Jack-Pot Days promo. Merchants blamed weather for light traffic but hoped for a stronger evening and weekend turnout. Retail officials noted pre-promotions drew some customers and ticket sign-ups for prizes, including the 184 Plymouth sedan, remained active despite the downpour.
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