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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1956

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Firefighters Set Sunday Morning Burn Demonstration

Fire crews will burn the Young farm buildings on West Seventh Street in Peace Block Sunday at 10 30 AM in a staged demonstration. The event, directed by the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen Association and University of Maryland Fire Service Extension School, involves multiple structures and aims to train firefighters under controlled conditions.

Young Farm Verl Forney United Fire Company Johnny Swamper Club United Fire Hall South Market Street Uniteds Frederick County Volunteer Firemens Association University of Maryland Fire Service Extension School West Seventh Street Fredeck Shopping Center United Fire Wall Maryland

Man Injured In Accident In Frederick Early Thursday Morning

One man was injured when a car struck a Potomac Edison pole in the 500 block of West Second Street at about 530 am. The sedan, driven by Oscar F Summers and carrying John C Hendrick as a passenger, was said to have veered after the driver appeared to fall asleep. Hendrick, 34, of North Market Street, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a one and a half inch laceration to the left forehead and discharged. No charges were filed.

Poto- Mat Edison Company West Second Street Frederick John C. Hendrick North Market Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Hendrick Oscar F Summers Sjamsville Paul Massburg Summers Ilendrith Mossburg West Patrick Court Streets Claude Evans Earl Routzahn Walnut Avenue Court Patrick James Edward Baker RFD Baker Routzahn

Dense Fog Closes In on County Roads with Showers Ahead

Dense fog blanketed the county this morning with near zero visibility on several highways. Motorists drove slowly as a warm, showery period was forecast for this afternoon and night, followed by cooler temperatures on Saturday. No accidents were reported.

Bus Collision Injury Liability Case Headed To Jury

A Circuit Court jury heard an accident case involving a 48 passenger public school bus and a passenger car at East Patrick street and Davis avenue on January 13, 1935. Hesbia Foster sued Donald L. Wickham for $283.24 in bus damages. Wickham countered for $224.06 in car damages. The jury awarded Foster $283.24.

East Patrick Street Davis Avenue Hesbia Foster Urvbana Donald L. Wickham Wickham Patrick Street Stedman Prescott

Man struck with beer bottle at local tavern

Vernon C Crummitt 34 of 300 block Thiel street was treated at Frck Memorial Hospital for a laceration near the right eye after a beer bottle attack at a tavern. He was taken to the hospital by United Ambulance as police investigated the incident. No warrant issued for the suspect as of this morning.

Vernon C. Crummitt Thiel Street Frck Memorial Hosital Crummitt United Ambulance L Investmante Drummuat New York Het

Pupil Goes Berserk at Maryland Park School Shooting

An 11 year old pupil at Maryland Park Junior High in Seat Pleasant Md opened fire with a file wounding two teachers and killing Frazer Cameron 32. Francis Wagner 25 and Robert Hicks 31 both Greenbelt were injured. Police questioned Billy Ray Prevatte 15 as part of the incident at the school.

Seat Pleasant Maryland Park Frazer Cameron Francis Daniel Wagner Robert Hicks Prince Georges General Hospital Polwe George J Panaigoulis Billy Ray Prevatte

4 H Chibs To Worship On Sunday

4 H club members plan a Sunday service at Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev Paul L Althouse delivering the sermon. The event, themed Set Stewardship Sunday, features a junior chorus, invocations, scripture readings, prayers, and an offertory with benediction to follow.

Foul-Hers Evangelical Reformed Church Paul L. Althouse 4-Lfers Sperry Storm Ramsburg Tre Lewistown Middletown Charles Bhick Unonvalle Barbara Hert Martha Haugh Ballenger Alhouse Mr. Allhouse Zene Wolfe Wolfsville Joseph Free Walkersville Allen Flanucan Willam Remsberg Stuart Bruches Mr Pleasant Robert Kemp Charles Blach Ahiee Holter Barbara Ilert Mehra Rampebure Betsy Lovington Chele S Bohn Jr Richard Grossnichle Paul Spurrier Margaret Nicholson Miriam L. Hawkins Marian L. Hawkins Dotty Lou Barrick Pegsy JT. Gordon Elizabeth Paid Ks Frances Hirdon Bertha Twigg Kay Holter Betty Lee Holter Patsy Stup Linda Lawrence Cathy Comstock Marcia Broadwater Nanes Thrasher Theresa Summers Ruth Keller Peggy Holter Anne Lovell Georgia Anne Masser Gaanel Summer Judy Shisler Valdean Summers Elaine Whitmore Marianne Talin Sara King Pats Lakin Jean Wiles Barbara Boone Sal Jones Marian Garber Mars Ellen Comstock Mary Shelton Rebecca Mumma Alice Stambaugh

Man Held After Fisheries Truck Found In Worcester

A Three Springs Fisheries salesman in Worcester is held after a company truck and about $1000 went missing April 25. Eugene C. Clark is arrested for larceny, the truck found April 28 in a Worcester garage. Esso stations warned not to honor the Fisheries credit card. Clark claimed he went to Springfield to visit Sinton.

Three Springs Fisheries Worcester Mass Eugene C. Clark G. Leicester Thomas Jr Coal Fisheries Thomas Esso Clark Springfield Sinton

Five Day Maryland Forecast Averages Mild Temps

Five day outlook calls for fair Saturday with showers on Sunday and again Tuesday night or Wednesday. Rainfall totals around a half to one inch. Cooler Saturday then warmer over the weekend with a slight temperature rise Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures near normal with morning lows from about 40 in western Maryland to the low 50s in eastern Maryland and Delaware. Daytime highs range from the upper 60s in western Maryland to the low 70s in eastern Maryland and Delaware.

Maryland Delaware

Expansion Of NATO From Military to Political and Economic

Paris officials and Western ministers discussed broadening NATO beyond military aims. Proposals include expanding political and economic ties, with a December decision planned. Dulles and Lloyd signaled support for expanding NATO functions while arguing aid should move through other institutions. Britain and France urged easing Western bans on strategic goods.

Paris Dulles J Brush Sel- Man Liovd NATO Dulles Europe Russia Christian Pmeatt Ta Dulles France United Nations Intormants Dulles and Liesch Britain Lloyd Dutles Brita China

Tennessee Democrats Attack Eisenhower on Nuclear Policy

Sen. Estes Kefauver and Gov. Frank G. Clement assail the Eisenhower administration over its atomic power program. Kefauver in Virginia says lack of imagination harms national progress and calls it a big business policy. Clement in Ohio denounces the administration as unable to aid farmers facing economic hardship.

Associated Press Tennessee Columbus Ohio

Sprinkler Alarm Triggers Fire Run at Kemp Store

An alarm from the Kemp department store on Market and Patrick streets brought the Independents and a fire unit to the scene after maintenance workers set off a sprinkler system alarm. Captain Buck Wisner noted a bell and blinking light signalled a fire but arrival found no blaze, just a malfunctioning sprinkler system.

Kemp Department Store Market Patrick Streets Fireouse Buck Wisner Same Maplesby

Hastings Woman Named Suspect in Tragic CO Poisoning

Hastings-on-Hudson police found three bodies in a seven room home after a neighbor alerted authorities. Mrs Andrea Kaufman 47 apparently killed her husband Frank and her mother Mrs Anna Retteg 70 with carbon monoxide via a running car in the garage.

Hastings - ON - Hudson Hastings Joseph Trojak Andrea Kaufman Frank Anna Retteg Trojak Kaufman

Southern Cal Students Riot After Fraternity Split

Several hundred University of Southern California students rioted along a fraternity row early today. Wine bottles beer cans and firecrackers flew as a street bonfire burned. Photographer Frank Rutherford was treated for two rib fractures. Police linked the unrest to a rumored panty raid and the secession from the union by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity chapter.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Frank Rutherford Los Angeles Evening Herald-Express Kappa Alpha Fraternity

McCabe Proposes Local Industry Survey for Salisbury

Salisbury leaders hear plan from McCabe president of Scott Paper who would fund half the cost of a consultant survey to assess industrial attractions. The plan aims to attract new industry and residents with an invaluable report for the community.

Salisbury Thomas B McCabe McCabe Scott Paper Company Chester Board of Federal Reserve Banks Salisbury Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

170 U. Of P. Students In Cells For Arraignment

Philadelphia police detain about 170 University of Pennsylvania students after a prank roadblock on Bass Locust Street escalates into a disorderly scene. Students are moved to City Hall for fingerprinting and arraignment on charges including dis orderly conduct breach of peace and inciting to riot. Several students face assault and battery counts. One reporter was briefly hustled into a patrol wagon before identifying himself.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania City Hall Bass Locust Street Stick Hall

Junk Yard Clean Up Ordered After Auction Bid

The Gastley firm won the bid of 10 070 dollars to remove auto parts scrap iron and old vehicles from the Winkel junk yard on West Patrick street to East Fourth street extended. About 309 complete cars 146 chassis 28 bodies and 16 truck cabs were listed in the inventory. The sale excludes Winkel real estate and some furniture and equipment.

Bernard A. Winkel Usec Car Hing Maryland Frank Gastley and Sons West Patrick Street East Fourth Street Gastley Alton Y Bennett Marion S. Winkel City of Italy Carroll Parkway Te Winkel Real Estate

Dad Reunited After $64,000 Question Winner Match

Chester Pearson, a Kansas City retiree, recalls reuniting with his son Bill Pearson the jockey after decades. Bill, who won $64,000 on The $64,000 Question, was discovered by his father's wife through a letter to CBS in New York.

Cfty U Bill Pearson Chester Pearson Baker Kansas City Bull Pearson Bill Chicago Hollywood Calif Friends Bil Fearson

Eisenhower May Visit Panama City

President Eisenhower may visit Panama City for a two day trip June 25 26 as Panama invites the presidents of the 21 American republics to ceremonies marking the 130th anniversary of the 1826 Congress of Panama. Hagerty said the trip depends on his schedule and he would travel by plane if feasible.

Washington Eisenhower Panama City James C. Hagerty Eienhower Panama Simon Bolivar Hagerty Wisehower

Former ballplayer Karl Kolseth dies at 63

Karl D. Kolseth, former major league first baseman and pitcher, jockey agent, and race horse trainer, died at his Cumberland area home at 63. Funeral services planned Monday at George Rice barbers and funeral home. In Myersville election only Burgess Grayson 77- Doub term and three for councilmen appear on the ballot with expected large turnout.

Cumberland Karl D. Kolseth Kolseth Baltimore Orioles Til New York Yankees Kelseth Chambersburg Hacerstown Mil Myersville George Rice Barbers & Funeral Home Tomearraw Cumberlands Mo Olds Helen Steele Kelseth Burgess Grayson Doub

Eisenhower Defends U.S. Air Power and Navy Strength

President Eisenhower told reporters the United States has a powerful navy and a strong air arm. He said the full picture of U S military power must be presented and that Russia’s lead in intercontinental bombers is under review. He noted air bases worldwide and stressed air power is not tied to one aircraft type.

Washington Eisenhower United States Soviet Union Russia Curtis LeMay Strategigre Air Command Defense Wilson U. S LeMay SAC Senate Armed Services Senate Defense Department America

Denial of Federal Funds for Segregated Airport Use

The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced it would deny federal funds for the construction of airport facilities expected to be used on racially segregated bases in Washington.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration Basia

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