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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1956
Page
1
President election coverage from Frederick county noting early turnout in seven downtown precincts, comparison with 1952 figures, and anticipated totals. Reports describe strong machine voting at the Armory, with residents pleased by setup and a weather-favored turnout.
Marylanders began voting at dawn in the 1956 election with 1,185,104 eligible in Baltimore City casting ballots as polls opened and 1,289 polling places statewide ready for a turnout forecast fueled by fair weather and national campaigns. Incumbents sought reelection in seven congressional districts and a U S Senate race pitted John Marshall Blivler against George P Mahoney while local bond issues and liquor laws in Garrett County also appeared on ballots.
Early balloting across the United States shows turnout exceeding 1952 pace as voters line up to choose between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai E. Stevenson. President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower vote in Gettysburg, while Herbert Hoover participates in New York. Local results include Stevenson carrying Hart's Location, New Hampshire, and Leavenworth, Kansas precincts reporting strong Eisenhower totals.
The State Roads Commission invites bids until November 27 for the Frederick by-pass east to south through traffic routing and U S 40 and 240 dualization. The plan includes railroad relocation, service roads, and bridges connecting with the Washington National Pike. Completion targeted for late 1957.
In Pointe Aux Barques mid day voting President Eisenhower captured all 15 votes. Detroit mayor Albert E. Coho led GOP gubernatorial hopefuls with 12, G Mennen Williams 3 for a fifth term. In the 7th District race Robert I. McInvwash 10, Ira D. McCoy 5. Nine absentees noted. Also vote to merge Selby Shoe Co with Rockwood and Co. of Dover, Del. confirmed by shareholders in Portsmouth Ohio.
Plans for a January visitation evangelism outreach in the Urbana area were laid by the County Council of Churches at Calvary Methodist. Rev. William C. Harpold was named chairman. Dr. Harold H. McConnett of the National Council of Churches will assist the project the week of January 27. The effort targets unchurched residents in Urbana and surrounding counties, aiming to connect them with a church of their choice.
Manchester and two other New Hampshire towns report results early in the 1956 election with Eisenhower holding a 255 vote edge over Stevenson. Hart's Location errs Stevenson slight, Waterville votes for Eisenhower, Ellsworth backs Eisenhower, towns previously favored Eisenhower in 1952.
India announced today Saudi Arabian troops have entered Jordan to back Egypt. The report notes Saudi Arabia borders Jordan and sits at the heart of American oil interests in the Middle East. Earlier reports mentioned Iraqi and Syrian troops in Jordan, but no indication of a broader attack on Israel to aid Egypt.
The United States denounces Soviet charges that Americans in Austria supported the Hungarian revolt as grossly false. The State Department warns Moscow against retaliation toward Austria and defends Austria's territorial integrity while rejecting Soviet justification of its actions in Hungary.
October brought a few light frosts and below normal temperatures in spots while precipitation rose above normal with 3.44 inches total. The airport observer cites notable early frosts that damaged vegetation, a cool first quarter, and a hung month overall. ten month totals show a 1.1 inch surplus driven by July rains. Government offices and schools observed a holiday.
A chartered airliner bringing British wives and children home from the Middle East crashed in a woodland near Blackwater England. Seven of the eight aboard were killed and about 40 injured as rescuers pulled survivors from the flaming wreckage. The War Office chartered plane had seats facing the tar but that did not prevent loss of life.
Police report a 4:45 p m collision on East Seventh street 200 feet west of East street involving a Baltimore sedan driven by Edward M Hahn and an eastbound car driven by Calvin L Lockard. Each car sustained about 35 dollars in damage. no charges were filed.
Unconquered rebels in Hungary resist Soviet demands with defiant rhetoric while Moscow vows to annihilate holdouts. Western protests rise as Britain and France deploy ground forces to Egypt, including Port Said, to back parachute units in the canal area. Switzer lands a possible summit to avert a world war.
1-H winners will be named at Frederick High School during Achievement Night with county and state winners announced. 4-H International Farm Youth Exchange hosts receive special awards, with Beatrice Fehr and Robert Stansfield in charge. Holmes Baker and Allen Moore lead county 4-H activities as guests include Mrs. Charlotte Conaway and other leaders.
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said Britain and France agreed to a cease fire effective 7 p m EST tonight following a news conference. Egypt and Israel had previously accepted a cease fire after renewed fighting and French and British troops moved toward Port Said amid air raids and civilian casualties. Queen Elizabeth II urged world cooperation in seeking a just settlement as Parliament opened a new section.
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