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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1957
Page
7
Frederick faces a continuing dry spell with no rainfall in sight as daily water use climbs past four million gallons. Water Superintendent Davis notes 4,026,000 gallons used Thursday, near the 1930 daily record, with Linganore filtration boosting supply and no ban yet.
Muggy conditions and partly cloudy skies spread across most of the country with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Violent weather hit parts of the upper Mississippi Valley, ancestral Plains, and Nebraska and Kansas, including near Imperial Kansas and St. Cloud Minnesota, with winds up to 65 mph and potential tornadoes, though no damage or injuries were reported.
Two colored special deputies, Columbus Bryant and Ralph Thomas, were treated for head and nose injuries at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brawl at the colored American Legion on South Bentz street. Columbus Bryant accused an unknown man. police later arrested Lewis Barnes for investigation.
A skyward sighting near Union Mills described a light simulating satellite streaking across the sun during a nationwide Moonwatch test. The event, labeled a complete success by Moonwatch headquarters, notes a tract of 3% acres sold by broker George St Keech of Baltimore.
Mary Leona Gage Ennis, 18, won Miss United States then was disqualified for being married. She planned Las Vegas work and film offers while facing press attention and personal turmoil after her deception. Her husband Gene Norris Ennis, 28, will accompany her with their two young sons before her Miss Universe appearance in Las Vegas.
CAPULIN Colorado residents return home as the Terrace Reservoir Dam appears to hold after days of fear. More than 1,000 people evacuated when the dam face opened from heavy water pressure. The 45 year old structure in southern Colorado holds nearly six billion gallons and spans toward New Mexico.
About 400 workers labor on six buildings at the Alpha Portland Cement Company site near Lime Kiln as a May 1958 completion target is set. Project manager Daniel H. Ziegler notes three four story structures housing mill bin storage and a crusher complex, plus a 300 foot high exhaust gas stack and a 7.4 million gallon reservoir to cool bearings and supply the plant. The work proceeds without strike disruption amid regional cement shortages.
Presidential Press Secretary James C. Hager ty rejects a suggestion that President Eisenhower's two twin engine planes and two helicopters are unnecessary luxuries.
The State Board of Health refused to renew Highland Manor Nursing Home in Ellicott City and ordered evacuation of patients by August 12. The decision followed a recommendation from the advisory board citing the 130 year old building as structurally unsound and a fire hazard. Medically eligible patients may be admitted to state hospitals if space is available, and engineers designated by the board should survey the premises before repairs.
New York reports a rare business paradox as total personal income hits a record high while key lines such as gasoline, home appliances, floor coverings, and men’s wear show lagging sales. June gasoline consumption fell 1 percent from 1956, triggering price wars and refinery cutbacks amid factory doubt.
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed between Meyersdale and Hyndman, blocking both main lines for about five hours. The incident halted rail traffic and disrupted service locally.
The Clinton segregation trial neared closing with both sides preparing final arguments for an all white jury on Monday. Prosecution argues for desegregation influence and federal court reach while defense questions conspiracy charges and highlights sparse witness testimony. The judge allotted four hours to each side for summations.
A county by county drought survey in Maryland aims to trigger federal disaster aid as Dorchester County leads with a recommended designation. Officials report widespread feed shortages, with hay and pasture losses severe and corn, tomatoes, and soybeans hit hard across the state.
About 10 to 200 Boy Scouts spent the night at the State Armory after traveling by bus from the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge Pa. They arrived around 11 p.m. and departed about 5 30 p.m. today, sleeping in the big drill shed with their own gear. The group had visited Washington on Friday before moving to Frederick.
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