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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

8

Criminal Appeals Heard In Circuit Court Thursday

Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer presided as several criminal appeals were disposed of. Bernard A Latthe Sr of the city pleaded guilty to DUI and improper driving fines totaled 5150 and 25, plus costs. Allen Y Bennett represented the appellant with State Trooper A D Martin the prosecutor. Frank A Dorsey and George W Morgan pleaded guilty to operating on revoked licenses and were fined 100 each with costs. Troopers E L Baum and W G Morgan prosecuted. Nikirk represented Dorsey and James for Morgan. Vernon C Crummitt found guilty of failing to stop at an accident scene, fined 50 and costs. Trooper Martin charged. State argued not guilty in assault charge against Arthur E Powell. assault and battery settled for 80 and costs. Homer E Harris non-pros requested. Wmt H Hicks represented Harris. Clarence E Snowden’s appeal was nolle pressed. State’s Attorney Samuel W Barrick presented the State's evidence.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Bernard A. Latthe Sr A.D. Martin Allen Y Bennett Frank A. Dorsey Airy RFD 3 George W. Morgan Frederick E. L. Baum Dorsey W. G. Morgan Morgan Edwin F. Nikirk Austin James Vernon C. Crummitt Martin Nikirk Arthur E. Powell James Homer E. Harris Wmt H. Hicks Harris Clarence E. Snowden Nolle Samuel W. Barrick

Suit Against Van Sant Over Mt Airy Wing Damage

A Circuit Court jury heard a civil suit by Milton and Lucy Lambert against Prentiss Van Sant alleging the Mt Airy wing of their house suffered wall cracks and a pulling chimney due to improper foundation and a sunk wing. The Lamberts seek damages and claim the Van Sants built and approved the wing despite defects.

Mt. Airy Milton H. Lambert Robert E. Clapp Jr Charles McC. Mathias Jr Edwin F. Nikirk van Sants Lamberts Catonsville van Sant Clapp Warfield Acres Mathias Lambert Patrick M Schnauffer

Falls of rain sleet and snow hit Frederick county roads

A mid March storm dumped a mix of snow sleet and rain across Frederick county causing slushy ice coated highways. The State Roads Commission dispatched about 21 cinder and salt trucks while mountain areas saw patches of ice and heavy snowfall at Gambrill State Park.

Frederick County State Roads Commission Frederick U. S. 40 U.S. 40 Maryland a#irport Herman Toms Gambrill State Park Roads Commission Ian

Broad Dismal Weather Plagues Wide Eastern Region

Inclement conditions sweep eastern half of nation with rain and fog from Virginia to Texas and Florida excluded. Alabama and Georgia report up to 2 inches of rain in 24 hours while snow blankets Missouri Illinois Michigan and Indiana with 1 to 4 inches. Cold continues in the Great Lakes and New England with subzero readings in parts.

Tre Associated Press Virginias Carolinas Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Gulf Coast Texas Florida Alabama Georgia Missouri Illinois Michigan Indiana Kansas Missouii Dakota Great Lakes Mississippi Valley New England

Egypt Postpones Aswan Dam Work

Egypt delays start of the Aswan Dam project amid talks with Sudan to split Nile waters. Premier Gamal Abde Nasser seeks agreement on financing with the United States Britain and the World Bank, while Russia eyes a role. Market news notes a lower New York stock market.

Washington Egypt Aswan Dam Gamal Abde Nasser Sudan Nile World Bank Eugene Blair Cairo Russia Middle East

President Eisenhower Drives to Gettysburg Home

President Eisenhower left Washington for his Gettysburg country home in Pennsylvania for a weekend retreat. He traveled 85 miles with General Alfred Gruenther, Western Europe supreme commander, and planned to draft the foreign aid message for Congress to be sent early next week.

Washington Eisenhower Gettysburg Alfred M. Gruenther Europe Gruenther Laverne Priege John 5. Doud Denver Congress

140 Members Of Guernsey Assn. Meet

Approximately 140 Maryland Cooperative Guernsey Breeders Association members gathered at the Francis Stott Key Hotel to honor past presidents. Dr. Wilson H. Elkins of the University of Maryland spoke on university services to farmers and future agricultural efforts.

Maryland Cooperative Guernsey Breeders Association, Inc Francis Stott Key Frank D. Brown Jr Stevenson W. Close Robert A. McLaughlin G. H. Hibberd Wilson H. Elkins University of Maryland Elkins Legrewal Io State Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Brown A. L. Bruckner Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service Glen H. Begk Allister M. MacKay American Guernsey Cattle Club J. Frank Johnson John L. Morris Cloverland Farm Dairy Green Spring McLaughlin J. R. Sehohinger Louis McL. Merryman Association Merryman Frank J. Hoen Janon Fisher Jr Thomas Hughes Gladden Davis John D. Worthington Guy Harmon William R. German Fred C. Downey

Five Day Forecast for Maryland Shows Warmer Weekend

The forecast calls for a five day period with a rising Saturday to Monday and temperatures averaging 3 to 4 degrees above normal. Precipitation is light to moderate up to 2 inches. Normal highs range from near 50s in Western Maryland to mid 60s in Eastern Maryland and Delaware. Morning lows vary from the low 20s in extreme Western Maryland to mid 30s along the coast.

Maryland Delaware

Frederick to Build White Way For City Section

The Frederick mayor and aldermen approved purchasing equipment for a $37,259.11 project to illuminate Market Street and Patrick Street in a new White Way. Work to be financed on a pay-as-you-go basis with no borrowing, using city forces in stages starting on Market Street.

Frederick Market Street Seventh Patrick Street East Street College Avenue John A. Derr Raub Supply Company Winchester Greenfield Electric Company Baltimore

Orphans Court Declines To Determine Car Title

The Orphans Court ruled it cannot determine title to property in the estate of Bernard A. Winkel a noted automobile salvage dealer The dispute centered on a new car Winkel allegedly tried to transfer before his death to Zelda R Harlow Winkel's widow as executrix argued the court lacks jurisdiction and suggested equity court remedy The proceedings were dismissed

Orphans Court Bernard A. Winkel Winkel Zelda R. Harlow W. Jerome Offutt Alton V. Bennett

Make Up Shots Scheduled For Monday Clinic

Dr Forbes Burgess county health officer says second inoculations for Salk polio will be given Monday at a make up clinic in Winchester Hall by appointment only. About 200 appointments received. Brunswick and Frederick county children eligible. Inoculations start at 9 30. Emmitsburg make up clinic set for Thursday at 7 30 at American Legion Home with Dr Charles R Williams in charge.

Forbes Burgess Winchester Hall Brunswick Frederick County Emmitsburg American Legion Charles R. Williams

Martin Mountain Ground Breaking Set For April 3

Baltimore report outlines ground breaking ceremonies on April 3 marking the start of reconstruction in the AL legany County. The first contract rebuilds 2 miles of US highway on the mountain slopes with Gov. McKekum operating equipment to begin work. The 12 year road program aims to connect Sedelsy Hill to Cumberland with the Cumberland Expressway.

Baltimore U.S Allegany County Martin Mountain State Roads Commission McKekum Sedelsy Hill Cumberland

Snow Hits Northern Maryland As Weather Shifts

Snow fell across northern Maryland with gradual change to rain by late morning. Frostburg and Allegany County saw about 1% inches while Cumberland reported an inch turning to sleet. Frederick and Washington Counties recorded up to 1.5 inches earlier. Chains advised in western mountains. state roads crews work as rain and clearing trend expected to continue through the weekend.

Associated Press Maryland Weather Bureau Baltimore Garrett County Frostburg Allegany County Cumberland Hancock Frederick County Washington County State Roads Commission

Lawsuits Grow From Runaway Truck Crash Near Frostburg

Total claims now reach 674000 after Mrs. Sara Virginia Lloyd sues for 3100,000 damages alleging willful negligence by Hay Wells and Damel Motor Freight. Fearer widow seeks 350000 in federal court in Baltimore. Compromises total 74000 as cases proceed.

Cumberland Here Sara Virginia Lloyd RFD Frostburg Grace Virginia Lloyd Big Savage Mountain LaVale Liggd Hay Wells Dover Damel Motor Freight Inc Warren Ohio Paul Myers Jr

Britain Stands Firm as World Power Under Eden

Prime Minister Eden declared Britain will never abdicate its status as a great world power. He warned that neutrality would bring only stagnation and slow national decline, insisting Britain will remain engaged on the world stage.

Britain London Eden

Icy Canada Hill crash injures passenger in Omaha cab

A tractor-trailer lost brakes on icy Canada Hill near Myersville causing a crash that damaged guard rails and left the cab partially overturned. Passenger Donald J. Will, 37, Omaha, Neb., was seriously injured with a fractured right leg and other injuries. He underwent x rays at Frederick Memorial Hospital. his condition described as rare. Driver Otto R Melichar, 38, also of Omaha, Neb., escaped with no charges.

Canada Hill Myersville Donald J. Will Omaha Neb Frederick Memorial Hospital Will C.D. Mades Otto R Melichar U.S 40 Sat Mades

Algiers Curfew Follows Major Terror Raid

Masked gunmen raided a Fiant French garage in central Algiers causing a massive fire that destroyed over 100 cars. A midnight to 5 am curfew was imposed as police suspected rebels and prepared to deploy emergency powers amid ongoing clashes with rebels north of Lafayette.

Algiersa Algiers Feerich Bere Paris Mollet Fleneh Movecyo France Robert Lacoste Brance Bouse AIR and Pety Lafayette

Khrushchev Attacks Stalin in Secret Party Address

New York Times reports Nikita Khrushchev delivered a closed February 24 address to Soviet Communist Party leaders criticizing Joseph Stalin. The disclosure describes Stalin’s purges and paranoia, noting top figures executed as a terrible mistake, with echoes of Russia risking defeat by Germany.

New York New York Times Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Congress Joseph Stalin Mke Apeth Ogher Times Moscow Harrison EO Salisbury United States Moscow Vensarchin Salisbury Khrushchev Jenin Stalin Sie Reer Satin Poliburo Othe Khvishche

Limassol Isolated by Troops as Curfew Rises

British forces sealed Limassol after a sweeping curfew amid intensified unrest on Cyprus. Reports say 25,000 residents were confined to homes while searches for fugitives continued, and a strick curfew extended to nearby Cato Zodhi. Pro Greek labor leaders and Archbishop Makarios figures dominated the disputed scene.

Nicosia Cyprus Limassol Mediterranean Ueed Cato Zodhi Paphos Makarios Greece Ucion Royal Air Force

Contract Awarded To Haul Voting Machines In May Primaries

The Meadows Van and Storage Service won a contract to transport voting machines to and from polling places for the May 7 primary and November election. The amount was undisclosed. Machines must be delivered at least 16 hours before polls open. A related hearing set for Magistrate’s Court concerns Leon A Fisher on fraud charges involving unemployment benefits. Fisher is jailed on $250 bond pending the hearing.

Meadows van Sto Age Service Couity Board of Supervisors of Elections Meadows Fom Transportantern Cuesa Peat Ta Ee Sonna TREAL Vondavan Maghtrate Leon A Fisher Ice Street Department of Employment Security Fisher Argtshetman Boone Beariag

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