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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1960
Page
1
Bulletin board notes outline paths of the two presidential hopefuls as the upcoming election next Tuesday looms. Voters await clear choices on the White House leadership.
James LeRoy Morgan of near Taneytown was sentenced to three years in the Maryland Reformatory for Males after conviction on a carnal knowledge charge. Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer said the pre sentence report was unfavorable, noting Morgan’s poor marriage and past attempts at sexual assault involving a 12 year old girl, with leniency cited for lack of prior record and weak family background factors. Accident case judge ruled for defendant Reno Michael in a damage suit arising from a February 22 collision with a garbage truck in Braddock Heights amid icy, foggy conditions. several witnesses testified and a verdict found Castle not at fault.
Grace Reformed Church has purchased property known as street from Henry on of Trail Avenue for about 70m at roughly 19.50N. Dr Raymond E Wilhelm says plans are not specific yet but intends to use the building for church purposes in time. Mr Shaw had leased the house for 27 years and the sale includes the buildings and improvements rights.
Cambridge police hunt after poisonous lima beans stolen from Coastal Foods warehouse and sprayed with toxic chemicals. Chief Brice Kinnamon says about 300 pounds recovered. three men questioned as investigation traces theft from large sacks to small bags sold to passersby. Do not eat suspected beans. seek medical care if exposed.
Hobbs, longtime president of the Mi Airy Volunteer Fire Company, is nominated again for the post and faces no opposition in the December election. Nominations were set at a Thursday night fire hall meeting. Other officers named include Ray Grimes vice president and Delbert Beall second vice president.
John W. Masser has sold his last Thurmont Rambler motel, a twenty unit property on U.S. Route 40 near Thurmont, for about 180000. New owners Herman and Mrs. Bolio of New Jersey plan no immediate expansion. Masser previously sold Masser’s Motel near Frederick for 165000 in 1958 as he and his wife shift toward Florida.
George Fielding Eliot urged a new visible image of American power in a Hood College speech to about two hundred students. He argued the Soviet threat relies on fear and said the U S must demonstrate stronger deterrence while noting Fort Detrick chemical warfare research as a cautionary example.
A tractor trailer veered to avoid a deer near Bucklerson and struck a persimmon tree, leaving David Jack Henderson of Jamesville New York in critical condition with a broken neck and paralysis. Rescue crews freed him from the cab as traffic was detoured for about two hours while the rig and debris were cleared.
A discussion notes that these devices could be used as a deterrent to show strength if military action becomes necessary. The statement frames them as tools to display resolve to the world.
Plaintiffs seek a total of 325000 plus in four suits arising from a December 1 collision at U S 30 and Md 75 near Hagerstown. The cases name Hahn T Shania Co and Harr as defendants with claims of permanent injuries including head trauma leg shortening and permanent disability. Plaintiffs also seek medical expenses and lost income, while one suit includes damages to a husband for medical costs.
On Worthing promenade a dog sniffed a lamp post and frothed at the mouth then tried to bite its owner. Others also reacted to the same post as rumors of rabies spread. An electrician found the post leaking electricity and corrected the fault for passing dogs.
Western officials skeptical as rumors spread of an antiparty coup led by figures linked to Khrushchev. Moscow sources report normal conditions with no confirmation from Moscow or Tass as diplomats note ongoing Sino Soviet tensions and Khrushchev’s possible absence from the capital.
The fifth Frederick County Community Chest Red Cross United Appeal report meeting met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Campaign chairman Nicholas Fanos presided as divisions reported results and the audited receipts stood at $93,836.19 with one week left. Clergy leader Rev Rhys Williams will be installed as minister of First Church Unitarian Boston on November 6 with participation by Dr William Barnhart.
Local banks and savings institutions report Christmas Club payoffs totaling about 791000 this year, with savings and loans showing notable increases. The Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank projects 360000, Western Maryland Trust about 100000, Frederick County National Bank 115000, and Fredericktown Savings Institution about 140000. Savings and loan groups like Family Savings Association and Frederick Federal Savings and Loan expect gains, while survey data indicate most funds go to future savings or investments rather than presents.
In Montgomery Alabama Police Commissioner L B Sullivan was awarded $500000 in a state court libel suit against the New York Times and four Negro ministers. The verdict followed a controversial advertisement appearing in the Times amid Alabama racial tensions and is set for appeal to higher courts.
The United Nations published a secret Congo cable from President Joseph Kasavubu criticizing UN actions in Congo. He accuses UN forces of aiding Lumumba supporters by blocking his arrest and prosecution and protests proposals to seat Lumumba representatives at the UN.
Proceeds from the annual Snow Ball of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will go toward a six bed recovery room as part of the hospital’s $650,000 expansion. Officials hope to raise at least $10,000 this year with events at Hood College on December 19 and future drives.
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