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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

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7

Nathan White Dies of Heart Attack at 60 in Gaithersburg

Frederick district manager for Peoples Life Insurance Company of Washington D C Nathan White died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Gaithersburg at age 60. He had worked with the company since 1921, helped establish the Rockville office, and later led the Frederick district. Survived by his wife Marguerite and five sons including Nathan S White III and John Welty White. Funeral plans pending. Body moved to Gartner funeral home in Gaithersburg.

Nathan §. White Frederick Peoples Life Insurance Company Washington, D. C Gaithersburg White Court and West Church Streets Mr. White Rockville Near Cloppers Montgomery County Nathan S Julia Griffith White Marguerite i W. White Nathan S. White The Peoples Company John Welty White Gartner Funeral

President and party at Camp David for weekend respite

President Eisenhower rested at Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains with Mrs. Eisenhower and friends. The party included William E. Robinson, Mrs. Walton Walker, and Mrs. Alfred M. Gruenther. En route they paused about 45 minutes at Gettysburg to inspect renovation on the Eisenhowers farm home.

Thurmont MD. i Eisenhower Camp David Lodge Catoctin Mountains Eisenhowers Wiliam E. Robinson New York Walton Walker U. Sth Korea Alfred M. Gruenther North Atlantic Treaty Defense Forces Camp Bavid Gettysburg

Nixon's Car Struck In Whittier Collision

Vice President Richard M. Nixon escaped injury after his car in a Whittier College caravan was sideswiped by a leftapproaching car that then struck a Secret Service vehicle head on. The other driver, Harold Belfry of Los Angeles, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor drunk driving.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon Secret Service Nixon Whittier Whittier College Imperial TuguWndy LA Puaise Harold Belfry

Home Rule Victory Urged by Governor McKeldin

Ocean City Maryland Governor McKeldin urged municipal leaders to mobilize a broad vote in favor of the home rule amendment at the November election. He warned delegates not to assume voter approval and pressed for a decisive victory to also pave the way for county home rule battles. Roosevelt Jr. enters New York governor race as Democratic candidate.

Ocean City McKeldin Maryland Maryland Municipal League General Assembly Meckelding Gov. McKeldin Roosevelt New York Frankiin D. Roosevelt Jr

Harmony Band First In Firemen's Parade

The Harmony Band won first prize for best musical organization in the New Windsor Firemen's parade judged Wednesday night. The group led the Independent Hose Co. of Frederick with 38 musicians and two major eyes in the lineup. Bandleader R. Donald Gearinger notes new sousaphone, two trombones, and Zildjian cymbals. The Harmony band will perform in Baker Park on June 27.

New Windsor Harmony Band Independent Hose Co Frederick R. Donald Gearinger Baker Park

Col Gilbert to Be Graduated From General Staff College

Fort Leavenworth Kan Army Lt Col Harry C Gilbert son of Mr and Mrs Harry C Gilbert 120 North Market Freder ick Md will graduate June 18 from the Command and General Staff College at the Army highest school of tactics He is one of 60 officers in the ten month course taught high command logistics support to combat units and staff officer techniques After World War II he will be assigned to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Procurement Office in Chicago A Johns Hopkins University grad 1935 he is a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity

Fort Leavenworth Kan Army Harry C. Gilbert North Market Street Frederick Command and General Statt College Gilbert Rocky Mountain Arsenal Chicago Johns Hopkins University Delta Upsilon ‘ Fraternity

Candidates Quizzed On School Funding In Frederick County

Frederick County candidates for county commissioner and for the House of Delegates and State Senate are receiving questionnaires from the Frederick County Citizens Committee for the Public Schools. A June 23 Meet the Candidates event at Frederick High School is planned with no speeches. Questions cover biographical background, experience with schools, financing options, and whether to raise taxes if needed. state questions ask about increasing Maryland’s share of school funding toward the national average and views on the five year plan by teacher groups.

Frederick County R J Citizens Committee House of Delegates State Senate Frederick High School County Board of Education Maryland Maryland State Teachers Association Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Teachers' Association

Six Die In Chicago Fire Trapping In Apartment Block

Six persons died and nine were injured in a fast spreading blaze that engulfed a four story brick building at 1102 Erie Street on Chicago's near northwest side. Fire officials called the structure a fire trap and said the cause was not yet determined. The victims included two families: a mother and daughter, a father and daughter, and a brother and sister in their fourth floor apartments.

Chicago Erie Street

DeWitt Hyde to Speak at BHS Alumni Banquet

Congressman DeWitt S. Hyde will be the principal speaker at the Boys High School Alumni Association dinner on Saturday evening, June 19, at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Letters urge large attendance as the group notes dwindling membership since Frederick High School opened in 1922.

BHS DeWitt S. Hyde Boys’ High School Alumni Association Francis Scott Key Hotel Alumni Association Frederick High School Amon Burgee Burgee Jesse R. Klein

Mundt Calls For Feud To Be Ended

Washington Acting Chairman Mundt urged an end to a feud between Senate investigations aides that flared into heated exchanges amid McCarthy Army hearings. Roy M. Cohn denied threats while Kennedy admitted hostility toward McCarthy staff. Mundt said the dispute has no place in the hearings.

Washington Mundt R-Sd Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy Army Roy M. Cohn Sen McCarthy R-Wis Army Robert F. Kennedy Sen. Jackson D-Wash Cohn Kennedy Dmass Subcommittee Democrats Colin Jackson Pl. G David Schine

Man and Woman Die In Highlights Wreck Near State Line

SUDLERSVILLE Md A man and woman were killed in a head on crash near the Delaware state line on Maryland 300 east of here The victims were named as William Henry Lau 46 of Wilmington Del and Mrs A Eskamp of Linden Md The male driver of the car carrying Mrs Eskamp was hospitalized in critical condition The wreck occurred on a long curve about half a mile west of the Delaware line near a stretch Eisenhower traveled last week to Washington College The report also notes stream conditions Monocacy clear at Frederick Junction Potomac clear at Point of Rocks and includes Eisenhowers remarks on Congress and the McCarthy Army hearings

Sudlersville Delaware State Line Maryland William Henry Lau Wilmington A. Eskamp Linden Eskamp Chestertown Delaware Line Eisenhower Dover Del Washington College Frank Cormier Washington Congress America McCarthy- Army McCarthy-Army Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis Special Army

Laniel Loses Confidence Vote By 13

Paris P C the French National Assembly defeated Premier Joseph Laniel on a confidence vote 306 to 293. The defeat did not mandate resignation. a formal resignation requires an absolute majority of 313. Laniel indicated he might stay if no new government could form immediately. President Rene Coty urged restraint. Laniel urged ministers to remain as a new team forms with broad support.

Paris P French National Assembly Joseph Laniel Laniel Rene Coly Lanie Lanjiel Lanier Munich Indochina Wul Us Gueae Cue Lyucu France

Temperature soars past ninety around county facilities

Temperatures reached 90 at the airport and 92 at the State Police barracks marking the warmest day of the year as forecasters anticipate continued heat with scattered thunderstorms unlikely in the area. Traffic is expected to be heavy as residents seek cooler spots and pools.

Frederick High School Henry R. Shoemaker

Welch Attacks McCarthy Over Guild Connection

Boston lawyer Joseph N Welch refuted McCarthy's claim that his firm’s National Lawyers Guild ties equal the Communist Party legal arm. Welch stated the accusation was unfounded and expressed a sharp rebuke of the senator’s conduct. The exchange touched on Frederick G Fisher’s past Harvard Law membership and the lasting impact of Welch's rebuke.

Joseph N. Welch Boston National Lawyers Guild McCarthy Communist Party Werchh Frederick G. Fisher Lawyer's Guild Harvard University

Unit Votes To Control Md. Nominations After Primaries

Maryland’s unit vote system allocates nominating votes by county and Baltimore districts. The most popular candidate in each subdivision wins all its nominating votes, shaping nomination despite lower statewide totals.

Baltimore City General Assembly Baltimore Sill William Preston Lane Jr George P. Mahoney John Marshall

Cars damaged in multiple city collisions reported

A city police report notes two collisions causing over 330 dollars in damage. Mae L. Palmer and Jesse J. Thomas collided on Ice street. Thomas was charged with failing to obey traffic control. A second collision on East Patrick street caused minor damage to Florence E. B. Kelly and Robert C. Schultz with no charges. An inauguration date and a trolley strike near Pittsburgh are also mentioned in brief notices.

West AH Saints Ice Streets Mae L. Palmer Hangerstown Ice Street Jesse J. Thomas Airy AL Saints William A Boone Thomas East Patrick Street Carrell Street Nathan Persex Robert C. Schultz Baltimore Patrick Patrick Street Florence EB. Kelly West 12Th Street

Talks Began With Hicks Widow in Maryland

State's Attorney Barbour said he and three officers visited Richmond Virginia to question Mrs Hicks widow about the death of Begaenld wer Hicks. He noted the interviews were cautious and she declined to discuss details at the home of her father. Hicks died after his car was found with a taped hand throttle in a possible homicide case. In other items Training Union started May 16 at Barnesville Baptist church with 26 attendees. numbers rose to 35 and 45. June Cote is acting director with group leaders named for nursery to intermediate ages.

LA Plata Charles County Tans & Hicks Robert T. Barbour Richmond Hicks Jimie Eather Barbour Hee Barnesville Baptist Church L. J. Newton TF. U June Cote Betty B. Barnes Nancy Jo Cooley H. C. DuBois Qwater Percy Knill Burriss R. Gilliam

Dulles Sets Five Conditions for Indochina Intervention

Secretary of State Dulles returned to Washington after a five power Allied military leaders conference at the Pentagon. He outlined five prerequisites for possible U S intervention in Indochina including an invitation from lawful authorities and French commitment to Indochinese independence. He cited Geneva delays and a potential Southeast Asia alliance as factors shaping policy.

Washington Dulles Indochina National Airport Pentagon Britain France Australia New Zealand United States Southeast Asia Defense Department Los Angeles World Affairs Council Geneva Laos Cambodia Viet Nam United Nations U.N. Security Council Philippines Thailand Los Angeles

Frederick Chief Main Graduates from FBI National Academy

Chief of Police Charles V. Main of Frederick completed a 12 week course at the FBI National Academy in Washington and received his diploma from Deputy Attorney General William P. Rogers. About 45 Frederick officials attended the ceremony, including Mayor Donald B. Rice.

Charles V. Main Frederick Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Washington United States William P. Rogers Donald B. Rice Main Vane PBI Academy Chief Main Maryland

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Nathan White Peoples Life Camp David Firemen’s Parade Col. Gilbert Frederick Junction Potomac Point of Rocks Mass William J. Cavanaugh Donald Boriz Daniel Donnelly Bernard Sweeney Santo Differio the United Duress Butler D. John Markey U.S Lane Mahoney Markey Millard E. Tydings Baltimore County Allegany Anne Arundel Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince Georges Queen Annes St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Wicomico Worcester Ui .of Maryland Board of Regents Pittsburgh
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