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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1959

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Officers Mass To Hit At Revolt

Armed officers massed outside a barricaded prison farm dormitory at Fort Pillow Tennessee as 130 convicts seized two guards and threatened killings. Governor Ellington and state officials sought to resolve grievances over working conditions and time off. Convict leader Leonard Thompson demanded reform while prisoners sought public attention and a conference with authorities.

Fort Pillow Keith Hampion Inrom Nashville Hampton Buford Ellington J. 5. Voss Hupert Newman Leonard Thompson Minneapolis Minn Thompson Highway Patrol

King Baudouin Urges U S Leadership to Avert War

In a joint congressional address, King Baudouin of Belgium appeals for U S leadership to prevent war and protect life. He emphasizes solidarity with the United States, notes Belgium’s Congo future, and lauds U S help in wars, expressing gratitude and faith in peace.

Washington Ring Baudouin Belgium Tnd Congress Free World United States Senate House Baudowmn Congo Baudouin U.S

Missile Test Center Threatened By Strike

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The missile test center faced a threatened midnight strike that could affect about 5000 workers and delay new rocket launch construction. The Carpenters Union planned pickets tonight after 115 carpenters voted to strike, with no progress in talks between the union and Patrick Air Force Base Contractors Assn. The carpenters had rejected a 35 cent package on a two year contract after a prior wildcat strike. Their current average pay is 285 per hour and retroactivity to April 1 was contested.

Cape Canaveral Fla Missile Test Center Geldline Carpenters Union Cape Patrick Air Force Base Carpenters Assn

West Frederick Junior High HSPTA elects Champlin president

Everett E Champlin was elected president of the West Frederick Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association. Warner L Brittain retired as president. New officers include First VP Mrs William Browning Second VP Dr William Roessler Secretary Mrs B E Sullivan Treasurer Mrs Casper Cline Jr. Charter presentation by Dr James A Sensenbaugh official Mary land Congress of Parents and Teachers representative.

Everett E. Champlin West Frederick Warner L. Brittain Williamh.browning William G. Roessler B. E. Sullivan Casper E. Cline Jr James A. Sensenbaugh Brittain Sensen Baugh Maryland Congress of Parents Thomas Silliman Silliman Glee Club Lillian Braungart Lena Mullican Robert E. Clapp Billie Lewis Eugene Stull W David Berge David Schoolman Nelson Lichtenstein Edward Hem Dy Frances Burgee Miss Frances Helizel George Strausberger Rober Leatherman

New Wetting Solution For Contact Lenses Faces Recall

In Sunnyvale the APY Barnes-Hind Laboratories recalls all wetting solutions for contact lenses and distributes a new sterile pink formula. FDA twice blocked use of a lot of the old green solution due to a potentially dangerous bacterial form. Harry W Hind, president, says the old product was registered on prior FDA advice and required no sterilization, with no other difference from the old solution.

Sunnyvale APY Barnes-Hind Laboratories. Inc Ich Recentix Food and Drug Administration Harry W. Hind Department of Agriculture FDA Hing

Baltimore Dairies Face Milk Dating Mandate

The Women's Civic League urged date labeling on milk containers. City Council members received undated milk cartons with a warning note. The council voted unanimously to support the demand for dated milk.

Baltimore Women's Civic League

Britain to Enter Satellite Field In Orbit Cooperation

In London Prime Minister Macmillan announced Britain will enter the artificial earth satellite field. He said Britain may launch satellites with British Commonwealth partners or with the United States and plans to send a team to Washington to discuss Anglo American cooperation.

London Macmillan Britain United States Washington Stold House of Commons

Education Conference Wednesday in Frederick County

Approximately 180 citizens from all sections of Frederick County are slated to attend a Wednesday education conference at W Frederick Junior High, sponsored by the Board of Education. The event aims to review current efforts, discuss facility and staffing needs, and seek common ground for improving schools through group discussions led by school officials and experts.

Frederick County Board of Education W. Frederick Ross V. Smith Quentin L. Earhart Smith James A. Sensenbaugh Harry V. Frushour John H. Fischer Baltimore City Carl V. Weakley West Frederick Sup Louise F. Thompisor Elementa Er David L. Dean Frederick High School Will W. Wagner Park -Pta Theodore Boston Division of Certification and Accreditation State Department of Education Robert Y. Dubel State Teachers Association Mr. Ear Fbe Ellsworth McGaha Middletown Elementary Pta Simon A. MecNeeley

Parker Case Has Weird Aftermath

Poplarville Mississippi AP reports Parker, an African American 23, taken from the county jail by masked men on April 25. His body found May 4 near Pearl River, buried May 5 at Lumberton. In services the casket bore an American flag. officials say Parker was dishonorably discharged and convicted by court martial for misappropriating government property.

Poplarville Mass Pearl River Mack Charles Parker Parker Lumberton County Ann Willams Stewart Stewart

Traffic Jams Delay Seaway Ocean Liners

Chicago reports describe Great Lakes ocean liners facing delays as the St. Lawrence Seaway opens. Ice lingering in the river caused ship jams, lost operating days, and mounting costs while ports struggle with berth availability and dock facilities. authorities pledge fixes though some ships already await space.

Chicago Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway St. Lawrence River Oneone Lake Ontario Welland Canal Avelland Canal Cleveland Lake Calumet Detroit Bertas Detroit River Buffalo Canada Land Canal

Linthicum Sun sports editor dies suddenly

Baltimore Sun sports editor Jesse Linthicum died today at Mercy Hospital after being admitted in a coma yesterday. A veteran journalist, he joined Sunpapers in 1911 and served as a sports columnist for more than 39 years.

Baltimore Jesse Linthicum Baltimore Sun Mercy Hospital Sunpapers

County education officials list reporters and supervisors

The text names Dr Warren R Evans supervisor of physical education Duval W Sneadner dean of Frederick Community College and supervisor of adult education and James L Fisher supervisor of music in the county school as the reporter for the office of education and welfare task.

U.S. Office of Education Department of Health, Education and Welfare Warren R. Evans Duval W.sneadner Frederick Community College James L. Fisher

Petition Opposes New Bridge Across Carroll Creek

A western suburban petition opposes a proposed new bridge across Carroll Creek linking Magnolia Avenue with Rhine Boulevard near Westbrook and West Patrick Street. Opponents cite traffic, safety, and cost concerns, urging minor improvements to the old bridge instead. The aldermen have not acted on the survey group report recommending the new bridge.

Ciy Carroll Creek Westbrog Kins Acres Tion nolia-Fairview Avenue Magnolia Avenue Fourth Street Rhine Boulevard Magnolia Fairview Avenues Westbrook Second Street Westbrook and Watkins Acres West Patrick Street Magnolia-Fairview Manuel M. Weinberg Kline Boulevard-Magnolia Avenue Hiine- Fai Avenue As Acres Kline-Magnolia

Farmlands in Maryland and Delaware Need Rain

Maryland and Delaware crops suffer drought with soils dry across the Delmar Peninsula and Southern Maryland. Corn progress about 26 to 25 percent planted. early peas 10 inches tall on the Peninsula. Tobacco beds in fair condition. vegetables and fruits on the Shore require rain to mature crops and support planting of tomatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, cucumbers, corn, melons, and watermelons.

College Park Maryland Delaware Mary Delmar Peninsula Wicomico County

Irregular Turn in New York Stock Market Early

The stock market acted irregularly this afternoon after an initial advance failed to sustain. Traders cited uneven demand and shifting sentiment as guiding factors behind the unsettled session in early trading.

Iturns New York

Holstein Assn Dinner Opens 33rd Frederick Sale crowd

The Frederick County Holstein Friesian Association held its 33rd annual consign ment sale at the sale barn on the Fred Fair Grounds with about 200 cattlemen and guests attending the opening Monday night dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. J Homer Remsberg arranged the sale while R Charles Backus acted as auctioneer with Horace A Backus reading pedigrees.

Fred Fair Grounds Frederick County J. H. Pagans Ales Committee Woodrow W. Fox C. Renn Remsberg Henry R. Shoemaker A Doty Remsburg C. Richard Abalt Maurice S$. Ahalt Town Frank B. Beasman Sakesville Charley Farms Westminster W. B A. B. Coblentz Jefferson Maurice L. Dade C. Leser Dudrow Woodrow W

Attempt Made To Fire Hedgesville School

Martinsburg West Virginia AP reports a last weekend incident near Hedgesville School where a glass jug filled with ether and kerosene or similar fuel, with a lit fuse, was found near the building. It apparently was thrown toward a second floor window but missed. No arrests have been made.

Martinsburg W Va

Ship Explodes Near Lae Killing Two Crewmembers

An AP report says the 200 ton Busama blew up off Tae near Lae New Guinea, killing its Finnish first officer and Swedish engineer. Several native crewmen are believed dead. The cause remains unknown. the vessel carried 17,600 gallons of axiation fuel and a similar amount of regular gasoline.

Lae New Guinea Busama Tae

Hearing On Hepbron Continues In Wiretap Case At Annapolis

Testimony before Gov. Tawes covered alleged illegal wiretaps by Baltimore police under Commissioner James M. Hepbron. Defense will argue any legal taps rested with former inspector Clarence Forrester. Delegation seeks Hepbron’s removal amid accusations of ties to convicted figures and improper tapping.

Annapolis Baltimore Clarence ©. Forrester Hepbron Baltimore City Theodore R. McKeidin C. Axdry Thompson John Hanson Mitchell Benny Trotta Assermhiv Ger C. Fe Richard W.az Frank Carbo Fuc York Ceppy Geldstein Selena Johnson Mitchell Trotta Hamilton Wilson Conwell Smith

Big Four End Meet Held Today

The Western Allies rebuffed Soviet proposals to expand the UN conference by adding Poland and Czechoslovakia. Gromyko pressed for parity between blocs while the West urged a later inclusion of Poland and Czechoslovakia, with Italy and others potentially joining later. Khrushchev signaled a possible summit despite slow progress.

Geneva Western Alps Nadrei Gromyko Poland Czechoslovakia Christian A Seiwyn Lloyd Maurice Couve de Murville Groemyko United Resistance East Germany Gromykov Soviet Union United States Britain France Germany Italy Nikita Hkhrushchev Kiev

Tavern License Surrender After Minor Beer Sale Conviction

Frederick's Blue Lantern Cafe owners Roland A. Cline and Mark W. Cline gave up their Class B on sale beer and light wine license for 30 days after a waitress was convicted of selling beer to two youths under 21. The cafe will operate as a restaurant during the voluntary suspension.

Frederick Beer Roland A. Cline Mark W. Cline Blue Lantern Cafe West Patrick Street Gail L. Catshall

Old Salisbury Hotel Hit by Basement Fire

Salisbury AP report says a three story old Salisbury Hotel suffered heavy interior fire damage last night. Cause undetermined though blaze appeared to start in the basement. No damage estimate available. The building, vacated since January, was owned by C. T. Jenkins.

Salisbury C. T. Jenkins

Nuclear fuel deliveries pledged to IAEA by US UK Russia

The United States Britain and Russia have agreed to deliver over 11 154 pounds of nuclear fuels to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Americans will provide a portion of the funds.

Vienna United States Britain Russia International Atomic Energy Agency

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