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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

10

Lease Reverts To Its Original Provisions At City Opera House

After a two year relief period Marva Theaters Inc lessees of the City Opera House revert to the original ten year lease terms. The annual rent remains 15 625 with expiration in 1960. The mayor and aldermen in special session decided no further changes. Earlier adjustments began March 18 1953 replacing terms with 2500 yearly or 12 percent of net admissions. In 1954 air conditioning was discussed and authorized with city ownership of equipment on termination, total cost not exceeding 12000 and a 12500 annual rent or 12 percent of net admissions with a 6000 rebate, subject to conditions. The city attorney was to draft a supplemental agreement.

Marva Theaters,Inc City Opera House Dan Weinberg Marva Theaters, Inc City of Frederick Opera House The Frederick Board of Alderman Mann Theaters, Inc City of

City to buy air conditioning system from Marva Theaters

The 1954 to 1960 lease of the City Opera House faces amendments. The board sought a $7,500 offer for the complete air conditioning unit with 36 days for Marva Theaters to decide. A temporary rental adjustment was proposed but the decision kept the original lease terms, fixing annual rent at $15,625 in monthly installments.

Former Judge Parke in University Hospital

May 10 Ellen Hospital reports former chief judge Fran cis Neal Parke of Marsland's Fifth Judicial Circuit resting quietly after a heart attack at his Westminster home. The 74-year-old, who retired at 70 in 1941, was appointed chief judge in 1924 and later served on the Court of Appeals.

Baltimore Francis Neal Parke Marsland Fifth Judicial Circuit University Hospital Westminster Parke Circuit Court of Appeals Albert Ritchie William H. Thomas

Dickenson Asks Liberty From Court of Military Appeals

Washington May 10 The U S Court of Military Appeals was urged to overturn the conviction of Corporal Edward S Dickenson the first American soldier found guilty of unlawful communication with the enemy while a prisoner of war His civilian lawyer Guy Emery argues the evidence failed to prove guilt and the government has 30 days to respond A hearing date for oral argument will be set after the reply Dickenson who was at Cracker's Neck Virginia was convicted last year and sentenced to 10 years before later switching to return home as one of 23 POWs who refused repatriation

Washington U.S. Court of Military Appeals Cpl Edward S. Dickenson Dickenson Guy Emery Supreme Court Korea Dickensen Justice Department

Attorney argues against treason charges amid POW cases

Emery contends that Dickenson should have faced treason trial and would be acquitted. He argues the article used for unlawful communication is unconstitutional and Dickenson may seek further appeal if the military court rejects the plea. The piece also mentions a hornbill behavior in Borneo, Java and Sumatra.

Emery Dickenson

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