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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1954

Page

8

Man faces trial on holdup charge in Frederick

Joseph C. Danner of Berwyn is held without bond in Frederick County awaiting Circuit Court trial for the July 20 Liberty Finance Corp. holdup on North Market Street. He previously won acquittals in related cases in Prince Georges County and the District of Columbia. Detainers extend to Newark and Alexandria for other alleged crimes.

Frederick County Liberty Finance Corporation North Market Street Gunpom Joseph C. Danner Berwyn Prince Georges County Coastal Finance Corporation Takoma Park District of Columbia Banner Charles V. Main Danher Newark N. J Alexandria Danner Frederick George J. Collins Collins Liberty Phoenixville Sergt. A. Norman Dietz Frederick Fricay

Two Russian Diplomats Expelled From Britain

London announced the expulsion of two Russian diplomats for attempting espionage. Maj. Ivan Pupyshev and Maj. Andrei Gudkov, both arrivals in 1951 with families, were given 10 days to leave. The Foreign Office said atomic secrets were not involved and that details would not be disclosed.

London Britain Foreign Office United Kingdom Ivan Pupyshev Andrei Gudkov Pupyshev Gunkay

Contract Awarded for Route 246 Extension in Maryland

The State Roads Commission awarded a contract valued at LOT4 SR7 to C. M. Stuart, Inc. of Washington for extending the dual Route 246 northward in Montgomery County toward Gaithersburg, expanding the highway to the Gaithersburg vicinity.

State Roads Commission Montgomery County C. M. Stuart, Inc Washington Gaithershure

Taken Ill In Court Wake Leads To Hospitalization

Marshall P. Strahe of South Market Street was taken ill in Peonles Court this morning while awaiting trial on a drunkenness charge. The United Rescue truck transported Strahe to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. He was arrested Friday by Lieut. Frank Dorsey.

Marshall P. Strahe South Market Street Peonles Court United Rescue Truck Tank Strahe Frederick Memorial Lieut Frank Dorsey

Maryland Deaf School Library Dedication Led by Governor

Governor Theodore R. McKeldin will head a contingent for the dedication of the Maryland State School for the Deaf Library, a $140,000 building designed to complement the historic campus. The 10:30 a.m. ceremony will feature the governor as principal speaker and unveil a bronze plaque marking the library's completion.

Frank Keefer Maryland State School For the Deaf Theodore R. McKeldin Theodore R. MecKeldin Ignatius Bjorlee Frederick Charles F. Bowers Alarket Street Hood College Maryland Lusuri Anu Bjorke Bjorlee WhKeld State of Board of Public Works J. Millard Tawes Hooper 5. Miles Joseph O'C. McCusker Maryland State School For the Deaf Board of Visitors Charles E. Moylan Ll.d . Superint Department of Public Improvements Nathan L. Smith Allen F. Feeser

Frederick Students Join AAA Safety Parade in Washington

About 560 boys and girls from Frederick city and county schools left for Washington to participate in the AAA 18th annual School Safety Parade. The procession moved along Constitution Avenue from 9th to 16th streets with Mars land units entering at 11 a.m. Twenty-one Frederick schools and five musical units took part, led by patrolmen from Elm Street, Frederick High, Middletown High, Middlesoyn Elementary, and Thurmont Elementary, plus many other area schools. Notables including government leaders, members of Congress, and AAA officials attended.

Frederick City Washington Ind AAA Constitution Avenue Sth 16Th Streets Marsland Frederick County Elm Street Frederick High School Middlesoyn Middletown Thurmont Adamstown Emmitsburg Jefferson Lewistown Liberty Lincoln Maryland Myersville New Midway Notre Dame Academy Sabillasville St. Euphemia’s St. John’s Thurmont High School Walkersville Woodsboro Congress

Faces Trial Monday For Judge's Murder

Norman Moon, a 28 year old Connelleville construction worker, goes on trial Monday in the Warren County Courthouse for the murder of Judge Allison D. Wade in January. He pleads not guilty. Moon allegedly shot the judge moments after being called before charges of non support of his wife. In the ensuing confusion he fled, was pursued, and after police halted his car with gunfire, he shot himself in the throat. He recovered.

Moon

Board approves Jefferson Street upgrade plan with state funds

Frederick aldermen accept a State Roads Commission proposal to widen and repave South Jefferson Street from West South Street to the new corporate limits. The plan envisions 44 feet of paving, curb and gutter work, and shared costs with federal funds covering about half. City would maintain the full street after completion, with plans including connections to the Frederick by-pass. Also, Traco Ray was named to the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill an unexpired term, and Alban Trainor Co. received permission to make a water connection for a new East Street building.

Board of Aldermen State Roads Commission South Jefferson Street South Street East Patrick Street West South Street Catoctin Avenue Pearl Street Jefferson Street McCurdy Field Commission Jefferson Pike Frederick By-Pass Traco Ray Frederick Raisingss Maint Board of Zoning Appeals A. 11 Derr Ray

Convertible And Truck Collision Near East Fourt Street

A crash between a truck driven by Robert W. Sheckles and a convertible operated by Edna M. Marson caused about 200 dollars damage to each vehicle. Police charged Sheckles with failing to give proper hand signal and summoned him to a hearing next Friday.

East Fourr East Streets William C. Staley Robert W. Sheckles Franklin Street Propery Sheckles Edna M. Marson Baltimore

Move to End Hearings Very Soon Proposed by Dirksen

Senator Dirksen said he will seek a floor vote on a concrete proposal to end the McCarthy Army hearings soon. Republican and Democratic members clash over narrowing testimony as Stevens and McCarthy face questions about threats to gain favorable Army treatment for Pvt. G. David Schine, with McCarthy indicating willingness to testify as long as required.

Washington Sen Dirksen Bill Senate Investigations Subcommittee GOP Republican Policy Committee McCarthy R-Wis Secretary of the Army Stevens White House Sen. McClellan Ark Wisconsin Pvt. G. David Schine Schine Ft. Monmouth New York Daily News Washington Dispatch Adams Cohn

French Unable To Break Out Of Outpost Isabelle

Paris report says French Union forces failed to break from the isolated Isabelle outpost near Dien Bien Phu. Isabelle remained a center of resistance as fighting continued after the fortress core fell, and its guns reportedly hit French ammo stores before rebels overran Isabelle.

Paris Hanet Isabelle Dien Bien Phu Associated Press Hanoi

Weekend Outlook With Clouds And Cool Temperatures

A light shower range brought about a third inch of precipitation to the county Friday afternoon and evening. The forecaster expects no summer warmth return, with a cold night ahead in the high thirties. Sunday and Monday look partly cloudy with scattered frost possible in far western Maryland.

Slave Elowedy Cnal Maryland

Hood College May Day Plans Hinge on Weather

Hood College faced a weather dilemma as May Day events in the outdoors hung on the forecast. Morning clearings revived plans for the 2:30 pageant despite overnight rain, with riding, softball, and a lecture by Miss Virginia Lewis on the McCarthy hearings drawing crowds. A 1,000-strong audience was anticipated for Miss Molly Heineman’s May Queen coronation, potentially moved indoors if rain persisted.

Hood College Hood Virginia Lewis Lewis McCarthy Wisconsin Molly Heineman Annapolis Hudson Outdoor Gambrill Gymnasium Frank Keefer Frederick County Elizabeth Reid Nancy Swearmzen Thormant

Property Deed Filed for Thurmont Road Transfer

A deed recorded in the Clerk's office shows the Thurmont Graceham road property in Thurmont district transferring from Mr and Mrs Worthington Roy Angleberger Jr to Mr and Mrs Ralph E Young. Consideration around 200 dollars, evidenced by revenue stamps.

Thurmont Graceham Road Worthington Roy Angleberger, Jr Ralph E. Young

Early Start Of Indochina Talks Urged

Geneva efforts pressed to begin Indochina talks at once amid hopes for Korea agreement fading. British, American, and French envoys in touch with Communist negotiators as Eden and Molotov prepare to preside on alternate days. Opening session to organize Indochina phase with early speeches signaling potential peace prospects. Dien Bien Phu fall ends the preliminary ceasefire discussion for sick and wounded.

Geneva Indochina Korea Washington Dien Bien Phu Eden Russia V. M. Molotov

Hillsboro King And Queen Visit Frederick City Tour

Hillsboro elementary School champions Linda Friedlander and William Scott Hutton visit Frederick today as part of their May festival reward. The group includes runners up and Principal Margaret Blum. They dine at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, receive a city tour led by Chamber officials, with prizes purchased by the school committee.

Hillsboro Leesburg Frederick Margaret Blum Linda Friedlander Francis Scott Key Donald B. Rice Chamber of Commerce

Dien Bien Phu Falls Darken French Indochina Crisis

Paris gloom spreads as Dien Bien Phu capitulation ends siege and Vietminh claim victory. Brigadier General Castries reportedly survives. fate of nurse Genevieve de Galard Terraube unclear. Indochina policy crisis looms before the National Assembly amid calls for peace and government change.

Paris Dien Bien Phu Indochina Geneva France Joseph Laniel Christian de Castries de Castries Hong Kong Red Radio Genevieve de Galard Terraube

Elections Name Officers for FTA And FNA Clubs

Two high school societies elected officers for the coming year. Future Teacher of America chose James Lightner as president and named Barbara Utterback, Joan Meehan, Jane Keeney and James Harper in key roles with a larger slate of students completing the executive team. Future Nurses elected Patsy Lescafleet president and Carol Sanders as vice president with Alverda Grimes as secretary and a multi-grade executive slate. Miss Mary Rhoads serves as sponsor as students prepare for a film on hospital care accompanying the new term.

Future Teacher of America FTA Marceling Kefauver Tyson Club James Lightner Matter Place Children’s Aid Society Barbara Utterback Joan Meehan Woodshoro Jane Keeney Braddock Evelyn Fogle James Harper Charles Boyles Joan Victor Sally Stevens Carol Sanders Marcia Wiessman Elizabeth Lennart Wanda Hoffman Anna Jane Stickell Barbara Derr Mary Edith Lease Cochairman Piannist Roxie Strine Jo Ann Derr Mary Rhoads Patsy Lescafleet Nun Associaton Alverda Grimes Liza Taft Janice Waltz Jeannette Rudy Connie Myers Miss Rhoads M Ma Land Frederick

Truman 74 celebrated birthday at library fund drive

Harry S Truman marked his 74th birthday amid a fundraising reception by the District of Columbia Committee for the Harry S Truman Library Inc. He appeared energetic and was the center of attention as sponsors gathered to support the presidential library project. In Paraguay, General Alfredo Stroessner appeared to control power after President Federica Chaves resigned.

Truman Tony Washington Harry District of Columba Committee Harry S. Truman Asuncion Paraguay Alfred Stroesner Federica Chaves

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