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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1959

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Five New Magistrates Take Office

Five new magistrates, including three from Frederick city, took the oath for two-year terms after appointment by Governor Tawes. New appointees include Edward D. Storm, Thompson, Byron, Mathwig, and McCullough, with ceremonies led by Clerk Ellis C. Wachter. Salaries for Frederick full-time magistrates were raised to 4,500 yearly, and additional clerks were approved to handle the growing workload.

Frederick City Tawes Edward D. Storm Thompson Freder Trews H. Reese Shoemaker Jr Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Goodloe E. Byron Edward J. Smith Martin T. Mathwig Paul M. Little Jr Thurmont Richard J. McCullough Democratic State Central Committee Frederick County Frederick County Bar Association Frederick Frederick Countty Dusini Bar Association Association Montgomery County Emmitsburg Brunswick

Baltimore Mayoral Race Heats Up Between Grady and McKeldin

Baltimore voters head to the polls to elect a new mayor as Democrat J Harold Grady seeks to capitalize on a strong primary win and Republican Theodore R McKeldin challenges him as the underdog. The low turnout and 572 polling places set the stage for a tight campaign centered on urban renewal and mass transit.

Baltimore Theodore R. McKeldin J. Harold Grady Grady FBI Thomas D'Alesandro McKeldin Eisenhower Maryland MccKeldin

Dorsey Re-Elected Woodsboro Burgess in Light Election

Lawrence Dorsey was re-elected burgess of Woodsboro after a light vote on Saturday. Gail L. Catshall and Carroll Wickless were also returned as commissioners. George W. Smith and Gilbert Mills were elected to fill the remaining commission terms after Mills moved from Woodsboro.

Lawrence Dorsey Woodsboro Gail L. Catshall Carroll Wickless George W. Smith Gilbert Mills Woodshoro

Williams warned of bomb in governor’s car in Lansing

An anonymous male voice warned of a bomb in Gov. G Mennen Williams official state car in Lansing. State police searched but found no explosives or evidence of a device.

Williams Lansing Mich Gov. G. Mennen Williams

Soviet Attache Flees Rangoon in Communist Airplane

In Rangoon Burma Soviet military attaché Colonel Mikhail Strygine reportedly attempted asylum by leaping from a hospital window. A line of 40 guards from the Soviet Embassy roughed newsmen while escorting him to a Soviet transport plane bound for Kunming Peiping. His wife a Soviet nurse and two guards accompanied him as he departed just before the plane took off. Hospital sources said he had overdosed on sleeping pills and earlier faced possible forced return to the Soviet Union. He shouted invective against the regime during questions from Burmese officials and newsmen.

Rangoon Burma Mikhail I. Strygaine Kunming Peiping Strygzaine Soviet Union Siyguine Col. Win Lfe Dor Alexi Skyguine Strogaine

Local Fire Units Win At Winchester Parade

Two local fire companies captured prizes at the Winchester Virginia Apple Blossom festival parade last Thursday night. The Hyattstown company won a first prize of 75 dollars for having the best appearing pumper under 500 gallons. The Independents won a second prize of 50 dollars for appearance in uniform in line of march. About 40 firemen from the Independents marched in the parade.

Winchester e@ Hyattstown company Independents

Stronghold Trustees In Annual Meet

Stronghold trustees held their annual meeting as favorable weekend weather drew many visitors to the mountain park south of Frederick. Attendance rose 3,401 in the first quarter, and total weekend visitors topped 55,006 in 1958. Improvements to roadways and parking were noted while azalea plantings under Supervisor A. St. Thomas promise larger crowds. The main azalea bush, nearly 350 years old, near the Main House is at peak bloom. Trustees outlined plans for field research use by educational groups and other entities. Officers announced include President TANOM SS Paul Smith and Treasurer O McCormack with directorate members from Washington and Rock Delaplame.

Stronghold Frederick A. St. Thomas Ince Strong Tre Gordon Strannua TANOM Paul Smith Closd Dent Ion UN Mack W Tary McCormack Parsons Newmen R. Guihermuid Washington C. Woodward Rock Delaplame Admiral Quynn Charles Frederick

Aged Man And Wife Die In Nursing Home

Aged couple, Frank Henso and his wife Hanes Boo, died within a Hagerstown nursing home. Henso was 84. A double funeral is planned at the funeral home with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery tomorrow.

Hagerstown Frank Henso Newton Henson Co Hanes Booson Henson Rose Hill Cemetery

Harriman Eyes Frank Talks With Khrushchev in Moscow Visit

Former governor Averell Harriman, U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union in part of World War I, hopes to have a very frank talk with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during a trip to Moscow.

Khrushchev New York IAP iGov Averell Harriman U.S Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev Moscow

Storm damage and outages from weekend lightning across county

Damage was scattered by storms that sparked power outages from Lewis Town to Adamstown and around Rocky Springs Edgewood, with crews from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. rushing to restore lines. Lightning caused a brief ball of fire in the west, city lights were only partly knocked out, and rainfall totals reached an inch at the city airport and up to 1.5 inches in higher areas.

M Montgomery Lewistoun Adamstown Rocky Springs Edgewood Church Yellow Springs Clifton Road Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company City Light Mountaindale Gembrill State Park High Knob Gathland State Park Gapland Point of Rocks Coun Orms

Two Juveniles Held In Parking Meter Robberies

Two white juveniles aged 12 and 14 were detained by city police after allegedly breaking into parking meters at East street lot and attempting to raid six more. The suspects fled when frightened by a woman. a skeleton key and loot were left behind. Police referred the cases to county probation officer Mrs. William C. Roderick for action.

East Street Aca Buffalo Grill West Patrick Street William C. Roderick Daniel Swomiley Sera William M. Boost Jr Paul Mossberg Buffalo Girl Bors Rehad

Althouse Heads United Church Chaplains Committee

Rev. Paul L. Althouse, elected chairman of the United Church of Christ chaplains committee, left for a Roslyn Virginia retreat for active duty chaplains. He previously led the Evangelical and Reformed chaplains group and served as a WWII Pacific chaplain. The retreat, for eastern coast active duty chaplains, runs through Thursday.

Paul L. Althouse Jas Roslyn Richmond U. S Mr. Althouse United Church of Christ Althouse Pacific T He Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, i

Pickup Truck Drifted Into Automobile on Route 340

Trooper Harry J. Frost reported a near tragedy when a 4959 GMC pickup driven by Robert Leedy crossed center on Route 340 near Elk Garden West Virginia, hitting Pauline Harris in a stopped 1949 Oldsmobile. No injuries. Harris and Leedy charged for license and center-line violations. A 1953 Pontiac rolled off Route 340 nearby, injuring driver Ronald Wayne McGaha. he was treated and released.

Route Harry J. Frost Pauline Harris Houte Robert Leedv Elk Garden W. Va Harris Frost Knoxville Cassidy Mrs. Harris Ronald Wayne McGaha Brunswick Frederick McGaha Frederick, Memorial Hospital

New Landings in Panama Reported by Guardsmen at Beach

Panamanian National Guardsmen rush to an isolated Veraguas beach about 150 miles from Panama City to check reports of new landings by roughly 30 men. Aerial observers place the party arriving late Saturday night from four to five outboard boats at Bahai House. A government spokesman played down the incident while John Dreier of the OAS says no new landings were notified. The OAS team notes the Panama invasion crisis appeared to end with six holdouts surrendering near Nombre de Dios, and ambassador Fermando ent asserts the quick OAS response should deter future Caribbean plots.

Panama API Panama City Veraguas John Dreier U.S Investigation Commission of Organization of American States OAS Cuba Caribbean Nombre de Dios Ernesto de la Guardia

Five Day Forecast Warns Of Warmer Week Then Cooler Weekend

The forecast from Twe Associated Press calls for temperatures averaging 5 to 7 degrees above normal. Warmer Tuesday through Thursday followed by cooler conditions Friday and Saturday. Rain totals expected from one quarter to one half inch with scattered thundershowers mainly Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Normal highs range from 66 to 73 with mountain lows near 40 and lower 40s to 50s elsewhere.

Twe Associated Press

Cemetery Board Elected At Mount Olivet Meeting

The Mount Olivet Cemetery Board of managers was elected this morning. William B Bennett G Hunter Bowers Melvin M Engle R Ames Hendrickson A Atlee Radcliffe Frank Sappington Herbert Schroeder Paul D Simpson G William Trout Alfred G Zimmerman named as managers. An organization meeting is set for 7 50 clock this evening.

Mount Olivet Cemetery William B. Bennett G. Hunter Bowers Melvin M. Engle R. Ames Hendrickson A. Atlee Radcliffe Frank Sappington Herbert Schroeder Paul D. Simpson G. William Trout Alfred G. Zimmerman

Three Killed and Drowned in Chesapeake Weekend

A busy weekend on Maryland roads and waterways left three dead and two drowned. A missing Falls Church man, Sgt. J.C. John E. Froendt, is presumed drowned in the Potomac near Poolesville. In separate incidents, Kermit York of Sunset Beach and Grady Chavis of Baltimore died, and others were rescued after boats capsized.

Associated Press Chesapeakes Bay J.C. John E. Froendt Falls Church Pato ‘Mac Poolesville Kermit York Sunset Beach Anne Arundel County Stony ‘Creek York Back Porter’ 'Point Grady Chavis Baltimore Charles Lipscomb Cora Shay Middle River Johns Hopkins Medical James Wheeler Saunders Point Larry Ruth Winifred House Norma Anderson Joan FT. Taylor Hill Harford Country Christian A. Herter Senate Foreign Relations Committee Paris Herter J William Fulbright D-Ark Britain France West Germany Geneva Bix Isenhower John Foster Dulles Fulbright George D. Aiken Vermont

Herter Wins Praise Of Committee Members

U S representatives rate Congressman Herter highly after a committee meeting praising his leadership and cooperation. The vote of confidence comes amid ongoing budget discussions and policy briefings chaired by committee leaders.

Herter

Jaycees To Meet Here Next Year

The text reports on a state Jaycee convention with officers elected including Glenn AL Main as president and Ervin B. Price as state vice president. Attendees from Brunswick and Frederick are named, noting awards and contests. David Rodgers of Salisbury was elected president by about 300 attendees.

Puig City Invitaon Glenn AL Ervin B. Price G. Bernard C. Henry Dureil James Powell Relerted Bennett Cousins Ra Kuehne Paul Wisner Archie Rogers Robert Reed Jack Doll Price Brunswick Junior Chamber of Commerce Brunswick Gerald Dorsey Arthur B. Williams Lenwood Moss Moss Frederick Howard J. Thomas Silver Spring Mr. Main Jr Tichnell

Body found in Columbia River tied to missing Martin family

In Vancouver Washington an 11 year old Susan Martin was found dead in a Columbia River slough. Coroner says the body may have been submerged since the December 7 disappearance of Ken Martin 34 his wife 48 and their three daughters Barbara 14 Virginia 13 and Susan. A separate Algerian rebel minister warned the West to push France toward a peace settlement or risk Communist aid to end the Algerian war.

Vancouver Wash Siri Columbia Ken Martin Portland Susan Martin Paul Mylan Barbara Virginia Susan West Carthage Tunisia France

Storms Ravage Plains Region With High Winds and Floods

Severe thunderstorms and tornado watch reports sweep Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with hail up to golf ball size in Leed er Oklahoma and heavy rains flooding east Texas. Damages unofficially exceed a half million dollars as Kilgore Henderson Overton area records nearly a foot of rain and 70 mph winds. Flood waters flood dams close roads strand motorists and disrupt travel.

Associated Press Plains Kansas Oklahoma Texas Bell Nebraska Texas Panhandle New Mexico Leeder Okla Lorna Tin Great Lakianas Sno Vasious Rockies Big Piney Wro

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