Ex-Member Of Board Dies At 85
Charles Gilds Geisbert of Baker Valley, longtime Democrat, former county commissioner and farmer, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 3 35 this morning after a 12 day illness. He was 85 years nine months, born in Creagers Town district, survived by his wife Martha Hunichen Geisbert and a large family including ten grandchildren and two step children. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm from 106 East Church Street with interment in Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Potomac
Roger Geisbert
Urbana
George A. Hunichen
Japan
Kenneth Hunicken
Edgewood
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M. R. Etchison
New Successes In Treating Some Cancers
At the sixth International Cancer Congress in Sao Paulo Brazil researchers reported two promising advances. A surgery plus radiation therapy for breast cancer is saving about half of early treated patients. A new drug has extended normal life temporarily for patients with several cancer forms.
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No Peaceful Unification Statement By Rhee After Talks
President Syngman Rhee told reporters after a conference with President Eisenhower that there is no possibility of unifying Korea by peaceful means. He spoke following talks on military and economic problems of a partitioned Korea and did not confirm any discussion of resuming the war. He cited the Geneva and Panmunjom meetings as failures, saying the communist cause has grown stronger.
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Buckeystown Residents Receive Typhoid Shots
About 330 Buckeystown-area residents received the first of three typhoid vaccine shots from the Frederick County Health Department. Shots caused minor arm soreness and fever, with 104 in the afternoon and about 190 at night. People arrived from Adamstown Doubs Lime Kiln and Licksville. Local contamination of streams linked to typhoid prompted warnings and sewage disposal improvements. Mountain spring water orders surged as residents sought alternatives.
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Churchill Cabinet Gun Play Discussion at Downing Street
Prime Minister Churchill led a special cabinet session with military chiefs to review the aerial raid off Hainan Island. About 1,000 protesters gathered outside 10 Downing Street as the incident was detailed, with U.S. carrier planes reportedly shooting down two Red fighters. The State Department briefed Britain's ambassador in Washington, Sir Roger Makins, during talks with Secretary of State Dulles yesterday. MCCLELLAN CHALLENGED LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Sen John L MaClellan faces Sid McMath in a bid for a third term as governor.
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Possible West South street traffic diversion proposed
Mayor Derr and the new city administration consider diverting southbound traffic from West South street to ease congestion east of Center street. Residents cite relief at the Market and South street intersection and reduced burden on downtown zones with minimal costs. The plan awaits presentation to the Board of Aldermen for study before any official statement.
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Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Indochina Amid War Strife
News from Hanoi reports a cease-fire in part of Indochina taking effect at 8 am local time as Geneva terms begin. The truce advances to Central Viet Nam Laos Cambodia and South Viet Nam by mid August, with heavy artillery audible overnight and continued Vietminh pressure on colonial posts. The cease-fire is not a final peace and casualties may continue.
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Five Day Weather Outlook for Maryland Regions
Five day forecast notes fair conditions with showers later in the week. Temperatures trend near normal with rising first days and cooler end. Western Maryland highs near 80s and lows in 50s, Central Maryland and Delmarva highs mid to upper 80s with lows 65 to 70.
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U S Warns Communist China Over Plane Attacks
Washington dispatched a sharp note to Communist China via Britain demanding an immediate halt to Red plane attacks against American and British aircraft. Tokyo reported a Chinese protest after two Chinese planes were shot down off Hainan Island by U S carrier planes, with Beijing claiming the Americans violated Chinese skies.
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American Agent Is Found Dead in Berlin Quarters
An American counterintelligence captain and friend of missing West German security chief Otto John died by his own hand in Berlin. Fellow officers found him wounded at his billet near the Army hospital last Friday and he died en route to the hospital. Officials denied disloyalty rumors and said the inquiry found him above suspicion. He had known Dr. John for some time. the self-inflicted wound followed Mr. John’s disappearance becoming public in the Soviet sector.
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Trial in Peoples Court Fines Baltimore Man in Passing Case
Walter Lee Taylor of Baltimore was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr for improper passing on June 13, state trooper Don Bowser stated the offense occurred on U S 40 about two miles east of New Market. Anderson criticizes Knowland delaying atomic bill talks. expects marathon session to Thanksgiving.
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New Market
Encounters With Jets Reported Off Hainan Island
Hong Kong reports three airline pilots saying they were buzzed by fighter jets off Hainan Island. Pan Am and Air India pilots described escort or close passes by U.S. Navy jets, with two unidentified planes also seen. Air France Constellation followed by four jets. Incidents near an area where a British airliner was shot down Friday.
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Wolf In Senate Spectator Whistles At Senator
Washington third night session saw Senator Margaret Chase Smith in an evening gown when a gallery spectator whistled at her. The unidentified spectator was not removed as Senate rules ban audible demonstrations. Smith and three other senators attended the White House dinner for Syngman Rhee.
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Yearly Bicycle Inspections Planned in Frederick
Frederick plans an August program inspecting about 1,750 bicycles and issuing licenses. Starting August 4, inspections run Wednesdays through Fridays at City Hall rear, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 12 city sectors assigned by date. Tags cost 25 cents, showing Frederick, tag number, and side numerals 34 and 55. tags valid until 1955. Violations include riding on pavements and lawns.
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Senate Debates Atomic Bill in Row Over Energy Law
In a tense Senate session, lawmakers clashed over an Eisenhower administration proposal to overhaul the 1946 Atomic Energy Act. Democrats backed several amendments, but opposition led by Sen Knowland and Sen Morse sparked a near 24 hour standoff. The bill aims to broaden private industry role and assist allied data sharing for peaceful atomic power.
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Taneytown to stage history pageant for 200th anniversary
The Carroll County town Taneytown Md marks its 200th anniversary with a pageant tonight depicting key moments in the town’s history. Highlights include the deed transfer creating Taneytown a Washington visit and Key’s stay with Civil War scenes. About a quarter of residents participate, with repeats planned Wednesday Friday and Saturday nights.
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Three States Hold Primaries In Nationwide Vote
Three states stage primaries with veteran Democrats McClellan and Ellender seeking renomination. Oklahoma sees a governor runoff between Coe and Gary, while Texas canvasses last Saturday results predicting runoffs for governor, with Shivers leading Yarborough. Louisiana GOP outlines contest and Arkansas fields a potential McClellan McMath runoff if no majority, as Democrats dominate.
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New Orleans
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Eisenhower weighs first major tariff increase on watches
President Eisenhower faced pressure to raise tariffs to shield the domestic watchmaking trade as the Tariff Commission urged a 50 percent rise on imported watch movements. Lead and zinc producers also sought tariff boosts while foreign governments watched the free trade debate.
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U S Prepares Protest to Red China Over Air Attacks
Washington reports the United States planned a strongly worded note to Red China demanding an immediate halt to attacks on American and British aircraft. The note, drafted and to be relayed via Britain, follows the downing of a British airliner and an American Navy rescue mission, amid congressional calls for a firmer foreign policy and carrier-backed protection.
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Nine-Year-Old Boy Hurt In Frederick Car Crash
A nine year old Frederick area boy, Charles L. Weddle Jr., was listed in favorable condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a collision on U S 15 near Harmony Grove Monday afternoon. He was hit while crossing the road, driver Robert E Edwards said he did not charge with any offenses. Three Frederick residents received outpatient care for injuries from an automobile accident the same night, including James Pendleton, William Genius, and Sylvester Brown with varying facial and chest injuries.
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Washington
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Frederick
Emergency Hospital Talks This Afternoon
A delegation led by County Commissioners heads to Baltimore to meet Dr. Robert H. Riley on the status of Emergency Hospital. Attendees include A. Grant Hooper Samuel H. Young Walter Sinn Jacob Ramsburg and Forbes Burgess with endorsements planned from service clubs and party committees. The State Health Department has ordered the hospital closed as of November 30. Monocacy river at Jog Bridge is cloudy while Potomac at Weverton remains clear.
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