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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1954

Page

12

Canvass To Determine House Seat In Maryland Election

The official canvass this afternoon will determine the sixth seat on the Frederick County House of Delegates ticket, where Republican incumbent Fenton Harris leads Democrat Henry Allen Groff Jr. by 29 votes after absentee ballots. Unofficial returns show Ramsburg leading Storm in the State Senate race, with further results from nine constitutional amendments to be released. The tally includes countywide results for governor, attorney general, treasurer, sheriff, clerk, and several judges, with Democrats gaining control of the County Commissioners for the first time in eight years.

Board of Election Supervisors House of Delegates Fenton Harris Harris Henry Allen Groff, Jr Jacob R. Ramsburg Edward D. Storm Ramsburg S. Fenton Harris Frederick Theodore R. McKeldin Harry C. Byrd Edward D. E. Rolling C. Ferdinand Sybert J. Millard Tawes Congress DeWitt Hyde Edward J. Ryan Sixth Judicial Circuit Stedman Prescott Jacob R. Ramsberg Samuel W. Barrick Murray Holmes Fout Horace M. Alexander Arthur R. Hoffman Ellis €. Wachter C. Burton Cannon, Jr Register of Wills Harry D. Radcliff James H. Falk Delbert S Null Wehri Edward F. Holter Bruce E. Crum Samuel H. Young U. Grant Hooper Orphans Court Mary J. Gregory Shock Samuel Q. Ausherman Clarence W Stottlemoor Daniel S. Fout Albert C. Palmer C. Clifton Wirts Melvin J. Derr Joseph B. Paine Gary L. Utterback Dematiai Charles Ho Smelcer Henrs Groff. Jr Charles E Collins George B Delaplaine, Jr Repubican George M . Chapling Haze We Lewis Abraham —. Ellin Frederick County McKeldin-Lane Board of County Commissioners George Arnold Charles G. Geishert Minnesota Orville Freeman Democrat-Farmer Labor C. Elmer Anderson Arizona Ernest W. McFarland Howard Pile Colorado Edwin C. Johnson Donald G. Brotzman Connecticut Abraham A. Ribicoff Gary John Lodge New Mexico John F. Simms ,Jr Alvin Stockton Edwin Leechem Senate Christian A. Merter Massachusetts Robert F. Murphy Herter G. Mennen Williams Michigan Frank J. Lausche Ohio Goods Slade East Anne Temperrat Richard P Graves California Knight Earl Warren United States Theatre R. McKeldin Marsland

Mrs J H Remsberg Elected National Homemakers Head

Mrs J H Remsberg of Middletown Maryland was elected president of the National Home Demonstration Council at its convention in Washington. A 33 year active member, she has led county and state homemakers groups and served on national committees including Constitution and finance. The Remsbergs run a dairy and turkey farm, with their son attending the University of Maryland.

Washington J. Homler Remsberg Middletown National Home Demonstration Council Homemakers Clubs Remsberg National Association Home Demonstration Club Frederick County Maryland Council of Home Demonstration Clubs National Council Associated Country Women of the World Toronto Remsbergs University of Maryland

School Board Awards Fuel Oil Contracts

Frederick County Board of Education awarded contracts for Nos. 4, 5 and 6 fuel oil to Aero Oil Company for multiple schools with prices from 0.614 to 0.88 per gallon. No. 2 oil contracts went to Gulf Oil Corporation Woodsboro, Esso Standard 631 for Emmitsburg, and Weil Bros for Doubs North Frederick and Brunswick elementary. A driver training request from Frederick High was reviewed. a special budget meeting will be held later. William E. Jackson named as new teacher at Thurmont High School succeeding Thomas Maler.

Frederick County Board of Education East Church Street Aero Oil Company Atlantic Distributor Middletown High Brunswick North Frederick Elm Street East Frederick Walkersville Lincoln Esso Standard 631 Emmitsburg Weil Bros Doubs Home School Association of Frederick High School Frederick High William E. Jackson West Virginia Thurmcont ‘High School Thomas Maler

Snow Expected Across Western Maryland Highlands

A storm system moving eastward across Maryland was forecast to drop about two inches of new snow in the Western Maryland highlands today. The Weather Bureau said the storm would hit Western Maryland in the morning and move to the coast by nightfall, with Garrett County seeing rain or a rain snow mix later. Further east, precipitation was expected as rain or a rain snow mixture, while clear and mild weather was anticipated in Marsland and Delaware after the system passes.

Maryland Maryland Highlands Weather Bureau Garrett County Marsland Delaware

Top Issues To Face New U S Congress

The incoming Congress will tackle tariffs taxes and the private power clash along with postal rates statehood for Alaska and Hawaii and foreign treaties. Economies in employment and farm prices will shape domestic policy as Democrats and Republicans outline contrasts amid partyship. President Eisenhower touts 1954 as prosperous while Democrats cite signs of stagnation.

Washington Congress Alaska Hawaii Eisenhower Senate West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization Star Congressional Rural Electrification Administration Tennessee Valley Authority

McKeldin Wins Maryland Governorship Re Election

Maryland voters returned Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin to a second term by 61,949 votes over Democrat H. C. Byrd as unofficial totals show McKeldin with 379,534 to Byrd’s 317,685. The turnout reached about 65 percent of 1,068,839 registered voters amid inclement weather statewide.

Baltimore Theodore R. McKeldin Statehouse H. C. Byrd Maryland Byrd C. Ferdinand Sybert Edward D. E. Rollins Rollins McKeldin J. Millard Tawes Italy William Preston Lane Jr Congress Edward T. Miller Easton Ist James P. 5S. Devereux Stevenson DeWitt S. Hyde Bethesda Edward A. Garmatz George H. Fallon Samuel N. Friedel Frank Small Jr Clinton Richard E. Lankford Annapolis Lankford Small Miller Edward Turner Devereux William P. Bolton Garmatz Milton Bates Fallon Arthur W Sherwood Id. Uyde Edward J. Ryan

City's Water Supply Gains Through Rain and Snow

Fishing Creek reservoir has added over a million gallons after Tuesday’s rain and snow. Caretaker Frank Weddle reported levels rebounded from a slight decline but no major gains expected without more precipitation. Flow rose to 1,600,000 gallons daily as the city uses about 7,900 gallons from the mountain source. Total precipitation reached about one inch with lingering snow flurries and cold, windy conditions.

Fishing Creek Frank Weddle

State appoints judge to Baltimore Supreme Bench

Gov Mekeldin names Deeley K Mee as State Tax Commission chair to fill vacancy on Baltimore Supreme Bench. Mee is named Nice, a Republican associate at Mekeldin's, elevating Judge Emory H Niles to chief judge.

NICE Baltimore State Tax Commission Deeley K Mee Mekeldin Supreme Bench of Emory H. Niles

Lee Tydings And Sasscer Elected In Maryland Legislature

Maryland voters elected Blair Lee Jr to Montgomery County House seat Joseph D Tydings to Harford County delegate and Lansdale Sasscer Jr to Prince Georges County House seat. Tydings and Sasscer come from families with former leaders including Milliam Tydings and Tydings’s father. Ronald Baker escaped injury when his bicycle collided with a sedan on East Church Street. about $10 damage reported. no charges filed.

Baltimore Maryland Blair Lee Sd Montcomery Cou Joseph D Tydings Harford County Lansdale Sasver Jr Prince Geezes County E Brooke Lee Teginzs L. Sen Milliam Tydings House Sasscer Maryland Senate Ronald Baker

Athletics Are Sold To Kansas City

Philadelphia Athletics are sold to Arnold Johnson Chicago businessman for transfer to Kansas City. Earle Mack and his family confirm loss of deal after months of fluctuating reports as the American League weighs the sale and awaits official notice.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Arnold Johnson Chicago Kansas Ci Earle Mack Connie Roy Johnson Earle Philadelphia Syndicate American League Kansas City Roy Mack Sooe Milne Philadel*phians Macks Philadelphians A’s

DeWitt Hyde Re-Elected In Washington Suburbs Race

In Maryland and Virginia suburbs near Washington, Republican incumbents won reelection as federal workers backed GOP policies. Dewitt S Hyde retained Maryland 6th District seat 69 504 to 68 748 over Edward J Ryan, while Republican T Brockhill won Virginia 10th District 20 201 to 245 state over John Webb. Democrats captured Prince Georges and Montgomery County governments and Richard Lankford unseated Republican Frank Small in Maryland 3rd District. Lankford 60 298, Small 51 715.

Washington Maryland Virginia Prince Georges Montgomery County Montgomery Eisenhower Fiaenhower Civil Service Congress Thes Renybheans Alexandria Falls Church Arlington Fairfax Dewatt Ss Hyde Warstand Edward J Ryan Richard Lankford Frank Small Lankford Smiall

Elections At A Glance Summary of Senate House and Governorship shifts

Associated Press reports early election updates showing Republicans leading the Senate with 49 seats to 46 for Democrats and independent 1. House stands at 215 Republicans to 212 Democrats with 3 vacancies. Governors show Republicans 29 to Democrats 19, with several state gains and losses noted.

Associated Press Senate Case-Nj Kentucky Michigan Nevada Oregon Wyoming Colorado Iowa Ohio House Arizona Connecticut Maine Minnesota New Mexico New York Pennsylvania

Hearing Drift Delays Case to November Sixteen

Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr continued the hearing to November 16. Mrs Moberly sought protection after a threat allegedly made by Mrs Michael to beat her cousin Helen Moberly. The warrant would keep Mrs Michael under hand until the grand jury session, then it would be discharged if no breach occurred. E Austin James represented Mrs Michael, James Eshelman acted for Mrs Mother Tae NL Ga. A Baltimore man sentenced to six months for wrecking his car and stealing a station wagon. companion Jerry A Smith found not guilty of aiding theft. Ponder pleads guilty to unauthorized use and revoked license. four arrested after fleeing in the stolen car. Minor accident case: Lewis Walenrod found not guilty of unsafe parking move. GAINS EXTENDED NEW YORK stock market posts post election gains in modest trading.

H. Reese Avai Eae Jy Frederick T. S. Michael Moberly E. Austin James Michael James Eshelman T Mother- Tae NL Baltimore New Market Zien House of Correction Jerry A. Smith R. C. Dishons Smith James Richard Ponder Ponder Walter LeRoy Burail New Maine Baltimore County Pouder Austin James Lewis Walenrod College Avenue Walenrod Pishona Douglas H. Santmner Braddock Heights Maryland Avenue Santiner Wen Santnier

Neuberger Wins Oregon Seat in Senate Victory

Richard L. Neuberger defeated Republican Guy Cordon in Oregon to give Democrats 48 Senate seats, securing control with Senator Morse's announced support. Veteran senators debated taking the reins amid concerns about a potential party-margin shift if a member died.

Washington Senate Congress Richard L. Neuberger Guy Cordon Oregon Neuberger Sen Morse Carl Hayden Arizona Walter F. George Georgia Pastor D-Ri

Oregon New Jersey Senate races shift amid close returns

In Oregon 2,493 of 2,499 precincts counted Cordon 282,689 Neuberger 284,895 with Neuberger edging ahead in late returns. New Jersey precincts 3,998 revised show Case 860,230 Howell 857,387. GOP needs help to reach 47 votes for control, while Democrats gain governorships and House control. Gore warns Democrats won’t dodge responsibility if voters demand action. Johnson downplays rush. Senate to meet Monday over McCarthy censuring proposal. Hayden, 71, faces uncertain Senate leadership as party balance hangs in balance.

Senate House Sent Gore D-Tenn Lyndon Johnson Texas Johnson Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Janu- Sen Knowland California Hayden Howell Case Niven GOP

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U. S. Senate Harris and Groff Close J. H. Remsberg National Homemakers J. Homer Rensvere U.S. Congress Mice France M’keldin Dr.Byrd Assembly Edmund Muskie Milward Simpson William Scotty) Jack Averell Harriman Irving Ives Ives Thomas E. Dewey Harriman George M. Leader Lloyd IM. Wood Lee Tydings and Sasseer Athletics Philly Syndicate DeWitt Hyde Bulletin Cordon New Jersey Recheck
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