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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1960

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Police File Suit Against Mayor and Aldermen

Police file a declaratory judgment against Mayor Ramsburg and aldermen claiming retirement rights and vested benefits under the city charter would be harmed by a proposed retirement plan. They seek an injunction to prevent action altering or diminishing retirement protections and demand show cause by July 15.

Civ Imioa Polymembre Department Ramsburg Erick Cis M. Schnauffer Joan R. Faizpatrick S R. Ramsourg Aed H. Barigis Kes W. Bare Cham A. Boone Wiliam G. Cary, Jr A. Norman Diet R . Dietz Howard Y. Dimerman Nathan Dorsey Claude E. Evans Vernon E. Heifner Guy M Himes Martin L. Kanode Bernard E. King J. Frank Main Jr Paul W. Mossburg Paul W Mossburg Marshall William A. . Phillips Quinn Richard Bennet J. Shook James Stockman Donald E. Tracey Norman T. Trump Alton C. Twenty John B. Wheeldon

Writer Katharine Scarborough Dies in Baltimore

AP report notes writer Katharine Scarborough longtime Maryland houses expert died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a long illness. A Bel Air native and former Baltimore Sunday Sun staffer, she joined the Sun in 1918 and retired in 1956. Her feature articles filled 110 newspaper library envelopes.

Baltimore Katherine Scarborough Maryland Johns Hopkins Hospital

Two Frederick County Assessors Are Sworn In

Two new Frederick County assessors Ellis Wachier introduced John Englebrecht 42 of Myersville and Marshall McCauley 36 near Yellow Springs were sworn in by Clerk of the Circuit Court. Norris said the added force would hasten the reassessment of Urbana Jackson Petersville and other districts with training from state and national assessing bodies.

Frederick County Ellis C. Wachier John Englebrecht Myersville Marshall McCauley Yellow Springs McCauley Lumen F. Norof Urbana Jackson Petersville Norris Frederick Maryland Maryland Association of National Association of Assessing Officers State Department of Education University Maryland Tyland Cale Norris Sai

Five Day Forecast From The Associated Press

Temperatures will average near or a little below normal with cooler weekend and warmer Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall averages about one inch, likely Tuesday or Wednesday. Normal highs are in the mid 80s except upper 70s in mountains. normals lows are in mid or upper 60s except mid 50s in mountains.

Associated Press

Death Claims Little Joan Esworthy

Infant Joan M Esworthy died at six months old in Baltimore three hours after turning six months. She had been hospitalized since May 9 with a costly illness inherited from her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Elworthy Jr. of Mr Airy. Funeral arrangements are at C M Waltz funeral home with services Sunday at 2 pm and interment Locust Grove Church of the Brethren cemetery. Donations to the Joan Esworthy fund are requested in lieu of flowers.

Joan M. Esworthy Baltimore Albert Elworthy Jr Mr. Airy Lnes Sit. Airy Joan Essorthy

Two Get Jail Terms For Theft Of Tires

Two men received jail terms for tire theft involving C Gordon of MacMurray Street. One tire was positively identified in court. tires valued at about $60. An anonymous tip aided police. another suspect mentioned. In a separate speeding case, Gerald Martin of Ohio paid a fine after a high speed chase on U S 240, reaching 105 mph in a 1959 Plymouth. Magistrate noted the fine could not be the minimum. The events occurred yesterday evening.

Maryland House of Correction Regex Thompson C. Gordon MacMurray Street Carty Gordon Gerald Martin Ohio Dick Alderton East Liverpool U.S. 240 Montgomery County Alderton Martin Byron Thompson

Safety Check On City Cars Will Be Made

A voluntary safety check will be held on city cars at East Patrick across from the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jaycees will operate the lanes as part of the Look magazine backed Circle of Safety effort. Mills urges drivers to inspect brakes and worn tires, noting one in five vehicles nationwide needed immediate attention in 1959. Each participant receives a folder detailing safety tips.

Chamber of Commerce East Patrick Fairgrounds Jaycees Jaycee Auto Industries Hismas Safety Committee Look’ Magazine Mills Circle of Safi

Storm disrupts area with downed wires and outages

A severe storm disrupted Braddock Heights to Mt. Airy with damaged lines and a downed telephone system. The Potomac Edison Co reported extensive trouble south of Frederick, Cedar Grove, and nearby areas as about 1600 phones went out but were expected to return today. Weather officials warned near 90 degree heat later today and a brief warm spell followed by cooling.

Hea Mi Pr Zion Braddock Heizteer Fire Department Ightmang Neal Roberts Pany Shar Hining Braddock Heights Potomac Edison Compa Frederick Tle Mt. Airy Sonat Leathermen

Castro Threatens To Seize All United States Interests

Castro warned in a one minute nationwide radio address that Cuba may seize all American interests. He cited economic aggression, vowed to meet it, and cited U S business holdings including Cuban Electric, Cuban Telephone, sugar, mines, and refineries being challenged. American managers face intervention and arrest while the United States maintains large sugar purchases from Cuba.

Castro United States Cuba U.S Culban Electr Co Cuban Telephone Co Most & Can Han

Retired City Police Sergeant Dies in Frederick

Retired City Police Sergeant tin Lewis Heffner died at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 9:55 PM after a 32 year illness. Heffner, who retired eight years ago due to ill health, joined the force in June 1 and served as a sergeant at retirement. He lived at 32 East Fourth Street and was a son of the late L and Gertrude B Miller. He graduated with the 1933 high school class and belonged to Evangelical Lutheran church, its Bible class, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife Vera Bien Heffner, one son Dennis Lewis Heffner at home, and one sister Heyden King of Baltimore. The body rests at 106 East Church Street funeral home. services scheduled Monday at 1 O'clock. Interment in son and Son, funeral directors.

Tin Lewis Heffner Frederick Memorial Hospital Heffner East Fourth Street Gertrude B. Miller Evangelical Lutheran Church Young Mens Bible Church School Order of Eagles Vera Bien Heffner Dennis Lewis Heffner Heyden King Baltimore East Church Street

Tax Evasion Trial Of Ryan Is Postponed

The Cumberland County attorney Edward J. Ryan, facing federal income tax evasion charges, has had his trial postponed indefinitely. A firm start date could not be set due to scheduling conflicts as Ryan plans to retire after a long career. The government previously alleged unreported income figures from the 1953-56 period.

Ryan Baltimore Mai Cumberland Edward J. Ryan Legacly County

Miniature Golf Course Opens on West Paines Street

Miniature Golf Course opens on West Paines Street near West College Tee. The 11-rate concrete banked course features grass surface and is part of the new development in the west civ area. Separately, Air Line Pilots Association accuses Eastern Air Lines of a publicity stunt in a $317.4 million suit, filed in federal court, alleging the strike and intimidation of pilots who wished to report for duty.

Coutne West Paines Street West College Miami Fla API Air Line Eastern Air Lines Suat ALPA Feaders

Blast injures president of Venezuela in assassination attempt

Apparent assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt ends with the president burned and taken to University Clinic. An official says the blast killed the head of the presidential military household Col Ramon Armas Allenzo and left J Lopez Hen wife distressed as the president’s car was attacked.

BAC Venezuela Romulo Betancourt Anr Ramon Armas Allenzo Lef J Lopez

Battle for oldest US railroad pits B and O merger bid

New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio move toward a three way merger with Baltimore and Ohio debated as stockholders hear proposals. ICC intervention sought to include C E T in any merger while B O stock trades near 120, C O around 60. Central stock at 23.42 reflects market values and real estate holdings in New York City.

New York United States Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Railroad B&o Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Ines Wi Central Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Chicago David Mathews C & E TI Road Interstate Commerce Ian Alfred Perlman ICC Maryland Harper's Fer- W. Va John Brown C & GO S&s Con'ra Tecord Central New York City

Herter criticizes Khrushchev interference in U S politics

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter accused Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev of meddling in U S internal affairs by commenting on Eisenhower’s successor. Khrushchev had attacked Nixon and said he hoped to negotiate with the next U S administration, prompting Herter to call such remarks interference. He declined to discuss whether a Republican or Democrat win would affect future U S Soviet relations. Khrushchev’s Romanian party remarks cited a desire for a new president to remedy U S government mistakes.

Washington Christian A. Herter Nikita Khushchev Eisenhower White House Khrushchev Rentner Richard M. Nixon Herier U.S United States

Bids Open for Walkersville and Parkway School Renovations

Bids for improving Walkersville and Parkway elementary schools were opened by Assistant Superintendent Harry V. Frushour. Total bids approach 25000 dollars with options for new floor coverings, storage cabinets, coat and science desks, and a rebuilt roof. The Board will act at the July meeting.

Walkersville Parkway Harry V. Frushour Board of Education Schoo Nee Non Cassell Bid Corporation Baltimore Fioor Ton of

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