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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1954

Page

8

New Board Confers With Retiring County Leader

Newly elected Board of County Commissioners met today with retiring president A. Grant Hooper to discuss county problems after December 1. Hooper offered his guidance and invited the new members Delbert S. Null Mehr H. Ramsburg and Edward F. Holter to sit in on meetings this month.

Board of County Commissioners A. Grant Hooper Hooper Delbert S. Null Mehr H. Ramsburg Edward F. Holter Roger H. Willard Montevue Court House

Four Frederick youths hurt in Braddock Mountain crash

Four Frederick youths were slightly injured last night when the car they rode in skidded on a wet highway on Braddock Mountain. The group, ages 16 to 36, were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged. State Trooper Donald Bowser investigated. driver identified as Norman T. Trump Jr. The late model Oldsmobile was demolished after striking guard rails and a tree on U.S. 40 around 9:30 p.m.

Frederick Braddock Mountain Frederick Memorial Hospital Margaret Koogle Janet W Whipp Clarence R. Rice Norman T. Trump Jr Donald Bowser Trump Bowser U.S. 40

Murder charge filed in death of Maggie Lattice

State Police charged Ernest Lee Thomas 33 with murder in the death of his housekeeper Maggie Susan Lattice 26 of the Middletown area. Autopsy cited brain injuries from a brutal beating. body found in a locked shed. Thomas held without bond pending grand jury action. he was arrested after being tracked to a Frederick tavern. Funeral private in Westminster with burial at Meadow Branch cemetery.

Ernest Lee Thomas Frederick County Maggie Susan Lattice Middletown Burkittsville Thomas Joe Harold L. Basore Sergt J. C. Cassidy Grand Jmy Frederick Frank Dorsey Norman Dietz Harry Quinn Near Westlminster Miss Leftice John Leftice Mayberry Carrell County

Community Chest reaches 60 percent of goal in city drive

Mayor Derr announces 60 percent of the Community Chest goal of 39650 raised to date at chest workers meeting. Schools lead with 90 percent of 31500, Industrial 89 percent of 89950, special gifts 75 percent of 38000, professional 45 percent of 52250, commercial 49 percent of 37200, fraternal 45 percent of 1500, outlying 45 percent of 750, general canvass 40 percent of 2000, governmental 35 percent of 1650, Division E 20 percent of 900. End date November 16, Camp MeTrick expected to boost totals. Chest officials pleased with progress vs last year despite 10% higher target.

John A. Derr Warren Evans Industrial Walter Lanins Clyde M. Roney Richard F. Kline A. MM. Powell, Jr William Hicks Jacob R. Ramsburg Melvin H. Derr Charles V. Main Gu. E. Nelly Alrs Harold E. Schaden John A. AleCabe Marion N. Kehne James H. Falk Alice Delauter Edna Dykes Camp Metrick

Plane Skids To Safe Landing At National Airport

An American Airlines jet with 14 aboard made a cautious approach at National Airport after suffering a crippled nose wheel. Pilot Capt W C Wilkerson from Nashville ferried the 10 engine plane, circling to burn fuel, then touched down and slid to a halt on the nose. Fire crews stood by as onlookers cheered the safe halt.

Washington American Airlines National Airport W C Wilkerson Nashville Tenn Wilkerson

Red China raids score heavy hits on Chiang Island bases

A Peiping radio report said Red China planes scored 95 percent hits on Nationalist Chinese military installations during a heavy bombing raid yesterday afternoon off the China mainland coast near Chiang Island.

Peiping Red China Chiang Island China

Urge County Use Voting Machines in Frederick County

The Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors endorsed purchasing voting machines at their Thursday meeting led by president Pierce H. Gaver. The panel expects to budget costs, reduce overtime, and possibly rent machines to Frederick city elections. The plan aims to eliminate two judges per precinct and speed results, with financing options under discussion.

Frederick County Lumen F. Norris Emmitsburg Gaver Frederick Luuuiles al Duques Ant Swootington Frederick City

Fire damages W Sixth St house in afternoon blaze

A coal from a coal stove exploded in a summer kitchen at 106 West Sixth Street causing a fire that damaged two first floor rooms and furnishings. Fire officials estimated about 500 dollars in total losses including smoke and water damage to the rest of the dwelling occupied by a colored family named Bently. Fire crews arrived around 12 40 pm with aid from Independent Hose Company and Citizens ladder truck.

West Sixth Street Lewis ‘F. Esterly Hase Companys Citizens Ladder

Nude body of 15 year old girl found in Norwood garage

Police reported the Norwood case as a likely sex crime. Geraldine Annese, 15, a high school student, was found stabbed and probably strangled after being reported missing by her father an hour earlier. Clothing torn, beads at neck, she had been out with a friend.

Norwood Mass Geraldine Annese Geraldine Baston

Queen Mother Visits White House for Private Washington Stay

Britain's Queen Mother Elizabeth rests at the White House with a light schedule and a three day visit hosted by the Eisenhowers. She attends a mass reception with Washington media, radio and photographers as part of her stay, staying in the room nicknamed The Queen's Room.

Baltimore Elizabeth Great Britain State of Maryland Annapolis Mekeldin Washington Britain White House New York Eisenhower Columbine Washington News England Duke of Edinburgh Queen's George VI Franklin D. Roosevelt Fresens Queen Mother Mrs Nixon

Stock Market Edges Higher After Early Wave

Early selling in New York and Philadelphia stock markets was absorbed as prices closed up. Leading gains shown by LS Steel Goodrich International Harvester Republic Aviation Radio Corp Kennecott Copper American Telephone American Crane Santa Fe Tejas Company Eastern Air Lines Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler and more. News also reports von Neurath’s potential release from Spandau War Crimes Prison and a Tokyo Burma peace treaty ending World War II.

New York LS Steel Goodrich International Harvester Republic Aviation Radio Corp Kennecott Copper American Telephone American Cranamid Santa Fe Tejas Co Eastern Air Lines Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler General American Tobacco International Telephone Youngstown Shee & Tube New York Central Wall Street Towird

Car With 7 On Brink Of 500 Ft Cliff

C M Davis 40 of Pittsburgh held a stalled car with its rear wheels over a 500 foot cliff in Sheraden until six women passengers escaped and police and a tow crew pulled the vehicle back to safety.

Pittsburgh C. M. Davis Sheraden Davis

Industrial A Energy Use Can Be Safe

Martinsburg West Virginia sanitize engineer of the Atomic Energy Commission says industrial atomic energy processes can be safely operated in populous areas. He cites safe disposal of insidious wastes and the need to cut disposal costs to keep industry competitive while integrating into the national pattern.

Martinsburg W. Vane Arthur E. Gorman Atomic Energy Commission Interstate Commission On Potomac River Gorman Tide Leageagey Aow Duane Snyder Crompton-Shenandoah Co Waynesboro Charles Norman West Virginia University Cheat Lake Monongahela Valley Norman G. Patrick West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co Luke, Md West Virginia

Ballot Doctored Claim Triggers Odenton Investigation

Anne Arundel County commissioners order investigation into complaints that a sample ballot was doctored to favor Republicans and posted illegally at an Odenton polling place near Fort Meade. Local officials review voting integrity concerns and potential violations.

Annapolis Odenton Ft. Meade Anne Arundel County

Morse Wins In 2 Year GOP Feud

Senator Morse of Oregon, once ousted from two key committees after leaving the GOP, is seen by four Democratic senators as likely to regain his old seats on the Armed Services and Labor committees. He aided Democrats in organizing the new Senate and campaigned for Richard Neuberger, helping the party win its 48th seat.

Washington II Morse fInd-Ore Senate Republicans GOP Morse Armed Services and Labor Richard L Neuberger Oregon Guy Cordan Kefauver D-Tenn Sen. Anderson D-Nm Lyndon Johnson Sen. Pastore D-Ri Sen Gore Democrats Dwight D. Eisenhower

Bishop names appointments for Baltimore archdiocese

The Rt Rev John J Duggan named pastor of SS Philip and James Church the archdiocese largest and wealthiest congregation filling a vacancy since December when Lawrence J Shehan moved to Bridgeport Conn. Also announced are chancellor assignment for Rev George J Hopkins and other pastoral postings. University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks 36 percent budget boost to cover deficiencies.

Baltimore John J. Duggan SS. Philip and James Church Lawrence J. Shehan Bridgeport Conn George J. Hopkins Msgr Dusan Francis Keough St. Anthons’s Emmittsburs Vincent J Tomalski Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Thurmont Our Lady of Mt Carmel Joan J Hart St Andrews University of Maryland School of Medicine

Five Day Weather Outlook for Maryland Region

Five day forecast calls for a brief cold snap Saturday then milder Sunday. A cold start Monday followed by a warming trend Tuesday and Wednesday. Weekend may turn cloudy with rain and possible mountain snow around Tuesday. Temperatures will run 2 to 5 degrees below normal. Normal highs are in the 50s with lows near 30 in western Maryland and in the 40s near the bay and coast.

Maryland Bay

Leaders Call For White House Talks On Foreign Policy

President Eisenhower invites Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to a November 17 White House briefing on foreign affairs. He aims bipartisan consultation on foreign and domestic matters as Democrats prepare to take control in January. Leaders from both parties foresee ongoing bipartisan discussion in early Congress.

Washington Eisenhower White House Congress Sen Knowland Calif Senate Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex House

Four Licenses Suspended After Thursday Hearings

Four county motorists faced license actions in Thursday hearings before Motor Vehicle License Reviewer Ray Horn in the Court House. Arthur E. Sirk Woodsboro and Austin J. B. West All Salt street saw licenses read. Sirk cited for drunken driving while Biagus a minor loses privileges until 21 for reckless driving. James Earl Spurrock RFD 5 New Market got three months’ suspension for reckless driving and failure to keep right of center. Russell William Zimmerman 390 block East Church street had one month suspension for reckless driving. George William Morgan Walkersville had his license revoked for operating on a revoked license. Driving probation assigned to Robert Lewis Shankle East All Saint street for reckless driving. Amos Brown West All Saint street. James Donald Moore West Fourth street. James Earl Bdward RFD 4 Frederick for reckless driving. William C. Burriss East Patrick street received a reprimand.

Ray Horn Court House Arthur E. Sirk Woodsboro Austin J. B. West Salt Street Sirk Biagus James Earl Spurrock RFD 5 New Market Riget Center Russell Wiliam Zimmerman East Church Street George William Morgan Walkersville Robert Lewis Shankle East All Saint Street Amos Brown West All Saint Street James Donald Moore West Fourth Street James Earl Bdward RFD Frederick William C. Burriss East Patrick Street

Still Hopeful Senator Cordon Refuses to Concede

Portland Oregon Republican Senator Guy Cordon says he remains hopeful that an official canvass of tally sheets will show he did not lose Tuesday's election. He declined to concede as the process continues.

Portland Ore Guy Cordon Oregon

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