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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1960
Page
1
Trailer owners contest the 100 percent assessment of trailer value for county taxes. They appeal to the Maryland Tax Court in Baltimore on April 20 after local commissioners upheld the method 2 to 1. They argue their trailers are personal property and seek a real estate like assessment.
A Thurmont woman with fraud claims over a car purchase was ordered to pay Hillside Motor Company the contract balance of 175 in Circuit Court. Helen Draper testified she was coaxed to sign by Clarence Koontz, an exboyfriend and Hillside salesman. Koontz and Roy Ramsburg provided papers at her home. She said she couldn’t afford more payments, and that she was told she wouldn’t be responsible. Ramsburg claimed no promise. the car’s title and parts were disputed. Lawyers for Hillside and Draper presented testimony as the judge ruled under state law the purchaser must receive the title. The case also notes the Hollywood strike settlement news.
Four people died in a head on crash on U S 20 near Clint Texas just minutes after a driver received a negligent driving ticket. Eduardo Torrez of Beeville Texans man, Rosanna Hewin about two, daughter of Mrs. David L Hewitt, was hospitalized with two broken legs and other injuries. Charles Stewart a Cameron Texas Negro driver of the truck was hospitalized in deep shock. A negligent driving city handed him at Fabens Texas about 40 minutes before the crash was found in a wallet belonging to Torrez.
Daily temperatures rose to near 80 degrees with sun fueled warmth across Frederick on Monday. Official readings showed 77 at the airport and one degree higher at the State Police barracks, while many home thermometers neared 80. Mentions of past record highs and bees returning to bloom accompany the warm spell with a forecast for mid 60s today and a chance of thunderstorms and 70s by Wednesday.
Nixon delivers a forceful campaign speech in Lincoln Nebraska citing low Republican strength in Congress and urging unity. He plans a Camp David meeting with Eisenhower and Macmillan on global issues while Humphrey and Kennedy campaign in Wisconsin ahead of the April 5 primary. The speech drew 3000 at the University of Nebraska with repeated applause.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce issues identification cards to out of town promoters and salesmen in Frederick City and County. Richard Hammond, executive secretary, said the cards are issued only after the firm or initial solicitation is checked for legitimacy and the individual or firm is registered. The Chamber states it does not endorse or recommend those issued green cards.
Maryland will dedicate its new State Oil Defense Control Center a 325000 concrete fort serving as the underground State House in a war emergency. Gov Tawes and Leo H Hoegh will speak at the ceremony with federal state and local officials present. The 210 by 60 foot fort sits beside State Police HQ in Pikesville and includes 15 rooms a national warning system link box three k boxes and teletype and radio units. About 300 ham radio operators will aid in relaying messages statewide while commercial stations switch to Conelrad frequencies for public updates.
Oscar Hirsch announces retirement from the Market and Church street shop after failing to secure a new lease. Willam Rovin owns the current building housing New York Sampie Shoppe. Albert Hirsch plans a ladies apparel store on North Market Street by May 1, with a going out of business sale starting Thursday.
Johannesburg's AP report notes large numbers of Negroes return to work after a one day boycott that sparked violence. Police sweep nonwhite quarters for rioting ringleaders as 72 killed last week in passbook protests is mourned. details include deaths, arrests, arson, and train stone throwing across Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Mrs Catherine Hobbs of Route 3 was fined 20 dollars for reckless driving and crossing a solid line on a crest after a March 13 crash that sent her 147 Pontiac into a fence, injuring her and two passengers. Police said she admitted a beer prior to the drive. The defense argued over lines while notes show the car rolled after a pole impact.
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan reached broad agreement on a summit and disarmament topics during the Camp David talks. The leaders opened discussions with aides, while Nixon’s presence highlighted domestic policy stakes as they prepared a U.S British proposal to the Soviet Union on nuclear tests and eyed the Paris May summit with De Gaulle and Khrushchev. The New York market opened mixed in a trendless session with minor stock changes.
Paris AP defense minister Pierre Messmer reported that French troops suffered heavy losses in Algeria amid ongoing operations. The briefing outlined casualties and strategic challenges facing French forces in the region.
Fidel Castro declares Cuba is not bound by the Rio Pact. In a marathon TV radio broadcast he says the revolutionary government did not sign the treaty and accuses Secretary Herter of alleging communist sympathizers in Havana. He asserts no communist trusts agrarian reform and defends Cuba’s stance against antagonistic coalition threats.
In Portland Oregon authorities removed six Morris children from a three room shack after two sisters died of malnutrition and pneumonia. A Juvenile Court judge ordered temporary guardianship despite parental pleas. Children range from age 3 months to eight years. several are severely undernourished and immobile. Father Kenneth Morris, a logger, claimed a $504 monthly income and said he works seven days a week.
More than 10 attendees gathered at Woodsboro Vountees Fire Companys inaugural banquet held Monday night at the company hall. County officials Mehri H. Ramsburg and A. Irvin Renn attended along with fire association officers. Lawrence A. Dor¢ led the event as president and Rev Raymond C Myers spoke on the groups 15 years of service and Woodsboro's civic progress including its water system and fire corps.
Farmers report delayed planting due to a mild winter and recent warm spell. Snow this month melted into the ground, keeping soil moist for a potential good growing season. Wheat and barley planted in fall were not damaged and benefited from snow water soaking the soil. Shoemaker cited the conditions aiding upcoming plantings as ground warms and moisture increases.
The report details charges of minors consuming alcohol at a party hosted by Wayne and Charles Brewer after a purchase of beverages at Staub’s. Remsburg and Remsbur were sentenced to Maryland Reformatories for males for provoking delinquency and painting swastikas on a city water tank.
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