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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1959

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Rerouting 12-Inch Main At Reservoir

The city reroutes the 12 inch main serving Frederick through a new chemical house near the Fishing Creek reservoir dam while awaiting reservoir refilling. Work includes replacing forms, removing sand deposits, and continuing chlorine fluor ide ammonia and lime feeder operations if needed. Water usage from Linganore and Fort Detrick plants is detailed with steady reservoir levels and an indefinite water ban.

Fishing Creek Frederick West Seventh Street New Chemical House Linganore Fort Detrick Detrick Singanore Singapore Diant William J. Davis Ttme Treeland Nurseries, Inc Frederick High School Carroll Creek

Rev R L Leather to Assist in Baltimore

The Rev Robert L Leather, ordained in January in the Episcopal Church, will leave his assistant pastorate at Emmanuel Church in Cumberland to become assistant pastor at Grace and St Peters Church in Baltimore by mid July. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James F Leather of East South Street.

Robert L. Leather Fcopal Emmanuel Church Cumberland Grace and St. Peters Baltimore Mr. Leather James F. Leather East South Street

Shotgun Stop Sets Patuxent Escape Inmate Wounded

In Jessup Maryland guard fires after inmate Charles Petrillo climbs a 20 foot fence at Patuxent Institution. Petrillo aged 19 is seriously wounded by buckshot while fleeing into a woods near the fence during a recreation-yard breakout attempt. He had four prior escapes and was serving a three year term begun October 29 1958 for a stolen car charge.

Jessup Patuxent Institution Harold M. Bowlow Charles F. Petrillo Hillside Boslow Petrillo Patuxent Maryland Training School For Boys Prince Georges County Gilbert Garfield Gilbert Perillo

First full summer day brings heat and humidity

The day in Frederick reached 92 degrees with high humidity as summer began. Forecasters expect a cooler day ahead with low chances of rain though a possible thunderstorm remains on the horizon. Clouds and cooler air are forecast later in the week with scattered thundershowers possible Wednesday and Thursday.

Frederick Weather Bureau

Girls State nominates city officers in Annapolis

Delegates to the 14th annual Girls State select city officers after a speech on Americanism by Mrs. G. Clarke Phillips. Nationalists nominate Patricia A. Connor for mayor and others for city council and comptroller. Federalists name Adina Beth Rosenfeld for mayor and Gloria K. Williamson for comptroller. Nearly 280 high school girls attend as Gov. Tawes welcomes them.

Annapolis G. Clarke Phillips Nationalist Party Patricia A. Connor Catonsville Christine M. Holzapfel Pikesville Carolin FP. Bryson Dundalk Federalist

Two-Car Wreck At V F W Country Club Intersection

A taxi driver William Heffner and an out-of-town driver Mrs Georgia Sherier were involved in a two car collision about ten this morning at the U S 40 cutoff and U S 40 A at the V F W Country Club. Trooper L F Glenn said 3500 damage to both cars and charges are pending. Heffner drove a 1956 Plymouth and Sherier a 1957 DeSoto.

V.F W. Country Club L. F. , Glenn Glenn William Wilson Heffner Key Avenue Georgia Silver Spring Sherier V.F.W. Club Heffner Heftner

Hotel Receives Beer Wine and Liquor License

The Francis Scott Key Hotel won a Class B on sale liquor license from County License Commissioner Louis V. Myers Jr under a new act effective June. Objections were absent and the license cost 31 760.88 for 11 months after pro rata credit for previous licenses. The hotel must meet height room and investment requirements and is the only county hotel meeting them.

Francis Scou Key Louis V. Myers Jr Nee Myers Circuit Court Francis Scott Key

Final Housing Action Near Final

AP reports a compromise 1.375 billion omnibus housing bill cleared the Senate 56 to 31 and faced House action with President Eisenhower’s decision uncertain. Norman Mason questioned the cost, Sparksman said reductions followed Eisenhower’s six year plan, while Senate GOP leaders doubted White House approval.

Washington White House House Senate Eisenhower Norman P. Mason John Sparkman D-Ala Enseni Hower Sparkman Everett M.isen Illinois

Mt Airy Man Hurt In Mt Airy Auto Crash

Mt Airy area man Charles R K Eyler 31 was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a collision when his car rammed a utility pole. He suffered possible left ankle fracture and facial and leg cuts. Eyler was transported by Mt Airy Volunteer Fire Company ambulance. Randallstown State Police cited sleepiness at the wheel as a factor. Trooper John W Crout investigated.

Mt. Airy Frederick Memorial Charles RK. Eyler Red 4 Ut. Aity John W. Crout

Aluminum Stocks Rally as Market Remains Mixed

Aluminums resumed their rally while overall trading stayed slow and mixed in midafternoon on Wall Street.

New York

No Retreat Stance Touted in Allied Berlin Talks

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter prepared a nationwide speech to defend a firm Allied position in the Berlin crisis. He will explain why Geneva talks failed and urge unity to stand firm in West Berlin against Soviet threats.

Washington Christian A. Herter Berlin Hester Geneva Germany Nbc-Tv Cbs-Tm Abc-Tv Eisenhower Herter White House United States Britain France Soviet Union Kremlin West Berlin Ni’ Kita Khrusichev State Department Herner

Louis Armstrong Stricken With Pneumonia In Spoleto

Louis Armstrong, 58, was rushed to Spoleto civil hospital with pneumonia during his visit to Italy for the Festival of Two Worlds. Doctors initially feared a heart attack but later confirmed pneumonia and said his condition is not grave with his wife at the bedside.

Spoleto Italy Louis Armstrong Gian-Carlo Menotti Armstrong Hakan

Ike And Masons To Lay Cornerstone

President Eisenhower will lay the cornerstone of the Capitol East Front at Masonic ceremonies on July 4 at noon. Architect J George Stewart announced the plan on behalf of the Capitol special construction commission. The date commemorates 1851 when Millard Fillmore laid the House and Senate Wings cornerstone.

Washington Eisenhower Capitols New East Front J. George Stewart Capitol Special Commission Millard Fillmore House Senate George Washington Lodge

Air mail shows rapid Idaho Falls arrival from Jackson

Air mail from Jackson Wyoming arrived in Idaho Falls 23 hours 5 minutes after posting. Postmarked 3 p.m. June 22, the Jetters landed at 3:55 p.m. June 21. Officials blamed a cancelation machine for the discrepancy.

Idaho Falls Idaho Jackson Wyo Panama Canal Panama Canal

Rioting Psychiatric Patients Seize Hospital Wing in Missouri

106 inmates at the U S Medical Center at Springfield took five guards hostage and seized the 10 North wing after dawned violence. State troopers and city police formed rings, but authorities avoided provoking the rioters as warden Dr. Russell Settle ordered restraint. One inmate threatened a hostage with a knife, while others warned to not enter. No deaths reported. negotiators were not engaged.

Springfield U. S. Medical Center Federal Prison System General Hospital Country Club Russell O Settle Jim Billings Springfield Daily News Billings

Two Guilty Of Cheating Employment Security

Two men were found guilty in a Magistrate's court of fraudulently obtaining money from the Department of Employment Security while employed. William A. Rippeon and Bernard A. Crutchley were each fined 100 dollars suspended upon restitution. Crutchley faced 762 dollars and Rippeon 105 dollars in alleged overpayments.

Department of Employment Security Byron W. Thompson William A. Rippeon RFD Walkersville Bernard A. Crutchley South Market Street Crutchley James Awesherry Department Rippeon C. J. Shull Edward J. Lynch Harry Earl Mentzer Glen Arm Maryland Truck Patrol Frederick William C. Spencer Mentzer

Lightning kills shepherd and 470 sheep in Yugoslavia

Belgrade dispatch reports a shepherd and most of his flock totaling 470 sheep were killed on Mt. Sar Planina in southern Yugoslavia during a Sunday incident. The event is confirmed by Borba news agency.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Lightniing Macedonia Borba Mt. Sar Planina

Board Award Is Approved for School Addition

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 48364 contract by the Board of Education for a one story addition to Frederick High School physical education quarters. The project aims to provide locker space and improved facilities and will be bid to Frederick Construction Company with completion hoped by September. Federal funds may assist math science and languages programs.

Board of County Commissioners Board of Education Frederick ‘High School James A. Sensenbaugh Harry V W. Frushour Quenytin L. Earhart Frederick Construction Company Aucition State Department of Health

Military moves to oust Argentina's president in crisis

Argentina teeters as military leaders press to remove President Arturo Frondizi amid cabinet resignations. Frondizi rejects three armed services secretary resignations while leaders discuss a possible military junta and coalition options to steer the government.

Argentina Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Ervices Frondizis Clique Alfredo Vitolo

Six women hurt in eight block area in Memphis

Police report a Black man injured six women in an eight block area over four months including two white victims. Police Chief said the suspect was undercover in a "Wine of trapping" operation. The report notes jury not recalled for 23 gaming cases involving alleged pinball machine cash payoffs.

Memphis. Tenn

Fire at Stalheim hotel in Norway leaves 7 dead and 30 injured

A blaze at the Stalheim resort hotel in Norway killed seven guests and left about 30 injured with 12 British, 4 Swedes and Norwegian guests among those affected. The 90-room hotel burned to ashes in two hours as rescue efforts continued and missing guests were believed to exceed the confirmed dead. A U.S. visitor from Georgia described waking to roaring flames and aiding in the alarm.

Stalheim Norway Hve Harris Caldwell Georgia Jon B. Marrer Los Angeles

Three Federal Aid Projects Approved for County Roads

The State Roads Commission approved three federal aid projects with bids opened at the County Roads Board. Contracts include 2.16 miles of Devilbiss bridge road macadamization won by M. J. Grove Lime Co. for 77,837.50, 0.966 mile on Hesson's Bridge road by T. Edgie Bus, and 0.397 mile on Plane No. 4 Prospect road by A. G. Parrott for 17,611. The Montevue Lane project to be funded entirely by federal funds extends 6.4 blocks from West Fourth to Shookstown road, creating a 20-foot-wide access route to the Detrick area.

State Roads Commission County Roads Board Hesson’s Bridge Devilbiss Bridge Prospect Road Maryland Dublin Road Walkersville M. J. .Grove Lime Company Little Hunting Creek Black's Mill Catostin Furnace T. Edgie Bus Pect Woodville Annapolis A. G. Parrott Elkridge Montevue Fourth Street Shookstown Detrick West Fourth Street Shookstown Road U.S. 40 Bowers ‘Road Gem, Verimdat Reservation

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