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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1959
Page
9
Governor Tawes urged swift fair enforcement to deter motor vehicle violations. He warned traffic safety rests on public compliance, especially by young speeders, citing 25 and under drivers causing 27 percent of fatal crashes. He also met trial magistrates to push impartial handling of motor vehicle cases.
Westminster Municipal Band won the top prize at the 67th Maryland State Firemen’s Association parade in Ocean City. The unit earned 350 dollars for best uniformed panel. other awards went to Singerly Fire Co and multiple groups for appearance, marching, and auxiliary duties.
A 46 pound Barbary ape escaped from his chain link cage at the Washington zoo several weeks ago and was recaptured about 150 feet from the cage an hour later. Zoo director Dr. Theodore Reed said the animal broke through a weakened barrier around 1 am on May 22. The incident occurred with no visitors present as emergency alarms sounded and zoo police and officials moved in. The ape was finally captured atop the antelope house.
A series of quotes from reporters and residents debate the Geneva Conference. Critics say Russia seeks no peace while others argue the meeting will show U S diplomacy is right and Khrushchev pursues propaganda. The items reflect tension and expectations about diplomatic talks.
Hagerstown area report shows a Norfolk and Western freight train derailed Friday night near Spielsmans Station ten miles south of the city. About 25 cars left the rails, one tanker carried acid, others ammonium, with no injuries reported and no damage estimate.
Five Frederick County students earned Dean's List honors for the second semester of 1958 1959 at State Teachers College Frostburg. Dorothy V McBride of Middletown Sterling W Edwards Jr Myersville Dorothy Sigler of Middletown Carel Stirling of Rollin Acres Thurmont and Susan Blaine Smith of New Midway are named for academic achievement and early education milestones.
Tamaulipas Attorney General Mario Garza Ramos reports that Mexican bars and saloons grew from 50 000 in 1944 to 100 000, a surge he says fuels alcoholism use and crime.
Mamie Eisenhower visited Frederick Friday en route to Gettysburg farm. She arrived at the Frederick Shopping Center in a black limousine and shopped for costume jewelry at Woolworth with two Secret Service aides. She later bought a rug store item and enjoyed a chocolate ice cream soda before resuming her trip.
A reflective piece on the Snooper Snapper Snipper habit linking it to scrapbooks. The author recalls early paper snips and family memories, noting how clipping news feeds a lifelong hobby and acts like earned “interest” in memories. A closing Samuel Johnson quote emphasizes mood contrasts.
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