19 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
1
Officials report repairs progressing on Fishing Creek after a strong water rise. City engineers estimate reservoir levels and the outlet tunnel may be restored by nightfall, with potential impacts on surrounding areas.
Six driving licenses are suspended as city officials plan to open the sluice to reduce water movement amid a leaking dam. An engineer explains repairs and refilling should begin soon, noting the tunnel and dam wall may have a seam rather than a full cave-in. Officials aim to restore pressure and safety while the reservoir refills.
A fragmentary report notes Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko signaling a stopgap stance while insisting Berlin talks must end with a Western basis of legation concessions. Parallel prose mentions DMV license actions where 16 drivers faced suspensions, revocations, or probation for various violations.
State Police continue probe into a car fire that destroyed a 1957 Hudson owned by Benjamin Overstreet of Thurmont. The blaze occurred near the Monocracy Bridge on Route 7 around 1:15 a.m. Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company responded as Trooper William L. Newcomer investigates for the State Police.
Frederick city officials plan to open bids June 30 at 3 p m for construction of a second one million gallon elevated steel water storage tank in the northeastern part of the city. The project is funded by a 2 million bond issue and specifications were prepared by Whitman Reynardt and Associates. The site is not finalized, with several locations under consideration near the Frederick Iron and Steel Company.
The Labor Department shows consumer goods costs rose in May pushing the cost index to 124 percent of the 1937-49 base, the highest on record. Spendable earnings for factory workers reached a new peak with $81.03 weekly for a four-person family and $73.43 for a single worker, up 35 cents from April.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev said Moscow is ready to sign a peace treaty with the German state that wants it and with the East German government if Western forces hinder settlement. He stated a treaty with a united sovereign Germany is not possible. Also, top level steel contract talks resume as the United Steelworkers Union and 12 major companies seek a new three year agreement.
A decree in Equity Court voids an unexercised sale agreement between Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh day Adventists and the Sorrellis regarding an 11 acre tract near Emmitsburg, directing specific performance and trustee conveyance to the Smiths who paid $500, with Sorrelis ordered to convey and pay costs. The case names William and Mary Smith of Baltimore and Roy and Sorrellis of Thurmont.
Washington discussions on egg surpluses pit federal aid and production controls against industry led self help. Secretary Benson urges Americans to eat more eggs as states push for emergency credit and export options while others argue for market driven solutions.
President Eisenhower called the rejection of Lewis L. Strauss as secretary of commerce a sad episode for the American people. In a 49 to 48 vote, the Senate defeated the nominee after a tense roll call in the packed chamber, ending Strauss's bid to join the cabinet.
A Libertytown youth paid 56 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to exceeding 32 mph on Route 26 on June 12. Trooper Newcomer pursued the vehicle from Mt Pleasar toward Frederic, with speeds cited from 90 to 55 mph. Another driver on Route 40 east of Frederick faced a 10 dollar fine after admitting a faulty speedometer reading. Independent political notes follow about Eisenhower era events and Strauss confirmation complications in Washington.
Observations show Monocacy River slightly muddy near Buckeystown while Potomac River remains slightly cloudy at Harpers Ferry suggesting mild turbidity variations across the region.
President Eisenhower lauded Gen. George C. Marshall and the Virginia Military Institute as he saluted the FHA at a 25th anniversary dinner. About 1,300 industry leaders attended the event, praising the FHA’s financial stability while Marshall, then ill after two strokes, was honored.
In Bonn West Germany Ludwig Erhard warned he might quit as economics minister after a Christian Democrat caucus discussions following a New York Times interview. He accused Adenauer of attempting to degrade his reputation and demanded more than a denial of the story.
The forecast calls for temperatures about five degrees below normal with a cool weekend and warmer conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers are expected in the mountains Sunday and Monday through Wednesday, totaling around half an inch possible up to three quarters in the mountains. Normal highs are mid 80s with upper 70s in mountains and lows mid 60s, lower 50s in mountains.
The Maryland Firemen’s Association held its annual convention in Ocean City. Howard B. from Tarred Grace was elected president, with Jack Beck as first vice president and Floyd Heimer as second vice president. Bil Wilson became secretary and Rev. James W. Minter of Baltimore the chaplain. About 75 units attended and a parade through the resort was the highlight.
Texaco Incorporated announced plans to acquire Superior Oil Co of California for about 765 million dollars. Augustus C. Long of Texaco and William M. Keck of Superior said an understanding in principle was reached, with the merged company controlling about eight percent of U.S. oil production.
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