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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1955

Page

5

Case Study of GM Begins

Washington Nov 8 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee opens a four week case study of General Motors to curb giantism in industry. Proposals include restricting size. GM is defended as not being prosecuted while concerns rise about dealers and suppliers. Three Michigan economists who studied GM decline to testify citing a Brookings pledge, though GM may waive the pledge if Brookings allows.

Washington Senate General Motors Corp O'Mahoney D-Wye Sen. Wiley Wis General Motors Omaheneyd Michigan Brookings Institution General Motorshaw Brookings Clare E. Griffin University of Michigan Russell A. Stevenson School of Business Lawrence Seltzer Wayne University Detroit O'Mah Iam T. K. Quinn Quinn Senate’ Group Institution Henry M. Hogan Hogan Griffin

Two Way Radio System Planned for Frederick County Roads

Frederick County Roads Board will put a two way radio communication system into operation Thursday. County Engineer Roger Willard said staff will attend a meeting tonight to learn equipment use. The system covers the Roads Office Court House shop eight trucks survey wagon and heavy tractor trailer at a cost around 2500 to install and 275 monthly to run.

Frederick County Roads Board Roger H. Willard Mr. Willard Roads Board Court House Fast Church Street

Not Preferring Charges In Two Local Fatal Accidents

State's Attorney Samuel W. Barrick said Tuesday that no charges will be entered in two recent fatal highway accidents in the area. One killed Sheila A. Masters of Hagerstown on U S 40 west of New Market last week, and the other killed Susie F E Phberts, 88, of Petersville on US 340 near her home Monday night.

Samuel W. Barrick Sheila A. Masters Hagerstown U. S. 40 New Market Susie FE Phberts Petersville U. 5

Catholic U. Downs Washington College in Cross Country

Catholic University posted a winning low score of 20 to 39 over Washington College in a cross country meet. The result highlighted Catholic U. as the victor with a strong team effort and top individual performances.

Catholic U Washington College

PSC Asked To Fix County Water Rates

HAGERSTOWN Nov 3 The Washington County commissioners asked the Public Service Commission to investigate and fix the water rates charged outside city limits by Hagerstown. Suburban residents and the mayor joined the request as the city council had set outside rates at 75 cents per thousand gallons, 30 cents inside. A court complaint was filed and the rate was cut to 60 cents last week. About 3,000 outside customers include Williamsport which buys wholesale water from Hagerstown for its residents. Residents of Smithsburg and Funkstown were also noted.

Hagerstown Washington County Commissioners Public Service Commission PSC Williamsport Hagers‘teen iSmithsburg Funkstown

Hagerstown Water Service Expansion Notes

The notice discusses extending water service to Hagerstown and surrounding suburban areas, detailing planned infrastructure upgrades and projected impact on residents and local businesses. It emphasizes coordinated supply improvements and timelines for rollout across the immediate vicinity.

Exhibition Of Sheep Herding At Timonium

An exhibition of sheep herding by border collies will be part of the Eastern National Livestock Show at Timonium Fairgrounds from November 12 to 18. Five dogs led by Carl H Bradford will perform at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the main arena. Show manager Joseph M. Vial notes the event aims to boost spectator interest with no admission charge.

Timonium Fairgrounds Border Collies Carl H Bradford Wooster Joseph M. Vial Eastern National

Livestock Show Draws Nearly Two Thousand Prized Animals

The seven day event attracts participants from New England to Florida with almost 2,009 head expected to be shown and judged. A separate note on a Baltimore Zoo incident reports a Highland cow killed by a hatpin driven into the animal’s heart, with officials investigating the pin’s owner.

New England Florida Baltimore Zoo Arthur Watson Boulder Dam

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