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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
1
Edvine Smith and Mrs. Noel Gross along Butterfly Lane joined a cleanup crew led by Mrs. Frederick D. Eyster standing left. The group worked to remove debris after a bombing incident in Little Rock, focusing on safety and recovery.
A Brunswick area woman sued William S. Hood Inc. in circuit court seeking a $300 refund plus return of two trade-in televisions after a color set allegedly performed poorly. The defense argued the issue was a technical question and that the customer had the set repaired twice and agreed to a further trial.
In a case at Te Tavert court, Hawkins faced assault charges after a man stabbed earlier. Witnesses questioned the defense integrity and timing of events citing hospital notes and a reported scuffle rather than personal safety. State's Attorney Robert Rothenhoefer led the prosecution with Clifton Wirts defending Hawkins.
The 1960 census begins with a transient check at hotels with 50 or more accommodations. Francis Scott Key Hotel and Hotel Frederick are included in the county. George R. Hughes leads the effort with Mrs Eyster Mrs Warner and Carty guiding crews from West Patrick street hub.
The Gambrill fire tower near Gambrill State Park opened as warm winds raise fire risk. Forester Herman Toms notes recent warm weather fuels hazard. officials stress fire safety including a ten foot wide fireline and a lookout until sparks are out. Regulations apply to burning within 200 feet of wooded or inflammable material outside town limits.
The Board of Education opened about a dozen bids for supplying education equipment for county schools. Superintendent Harry V. Frushour announced the bids and read figures as items and quantities varied. Read more on page four.
An Air Force KC97 Stratotanker ditched in the Atlantic 40 miles offshore near Patrick Air Force Base. Of 14 aboard, three died and the rest were rescued or treated for burns and shock. The destroyer Sullivans and Coast Guard cutters recovered survivors, with names including Sgt. Luis E. Ramirez and Maj. Walter C. Birge Jr. The Sherman Clark and other units aided in rescue while officials withheld full details.
The Brookhill church invites members to join efforts to raise 375000 for a new building at Velox Springs near Bethel Road Tyreed and Indian Springs. Co chairmen Roser C Evler and Mack Cannon led the building fund committee as a finance meeting at the site discussed goals needs and progress with Rev Edgar Beckett attending to explain details.
AP reports a flood warning for the Pittsburgh area as snowmelt and rain swell rivers. The Ohio River near Pittsburgh rose to 245 feet, with flood stage at 25 feet. Forecasters predicted crest between 20 and 30 feet tomorrow morning, indicating potential minor to moderate impacts.
Potomac River remained 16 feet above normal at Point of Rocks this morning after midnight crest. Proprietor J. T. Kerrigan expects no higher than 17 feet with additional rainfall possible Friday. Weather bureau plans a new river depth gauge station at Point of Rocks to be installed in weeks. Temperature 68 degrees Wednesday. showers brought 0.10 inch of rain yesterday and 0.26 inch at the airport since the start of the rain period.
A B27 bomber from Little Rock Air Force Base exploded over the city, raining flaming debris that set seven houses ablaze near the Capitol. Five people died including three crewmen and two civilians. one airman parachuted to safety in serious condition.
Three thousand armed white soldiers and sailors cordon Nyanga and Langa near Cape Town to curb Negro demonstrations. Prime Minister Verwoerd uses regular forces after arresting 234 leaders. parliament speeds emergency measures banning ANC and PAC.
London AP reports Brendan Behan, the Irish playwright, was hospitalized Wednesday night for acute diabetes. A friend said Behan had been in an intermittent coma for five days and doctors warned he might live less than a year.
Paris AP reports Gen Maurice Challe previously in charge of Algeria during the January settlers uprising has been promoted to the top French post with NATO.
Walkersville Paper under the 5 been title editorship won top honors in the c¢ Press Association RR competition, earning 038 points. The junior to senior makeup team included Peggy s Mis Jor Martha Dinnerman Dotty Lou Barri news editor Tana Bes sports editors Dahl Drenning and Ron Smith.
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