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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1950
Page
3
Local item from The News Frederick dated Monday November 13 1950 reports a brief civic update with names and places characteristic of mid century Frederick Maryland city notices. Further readable details describe community events and official actions typical of the period.
Dr. Nancy Campbell a 43 year old obstetrician was seized with a ransom note demanding twenty thousand dollars for the safe return of nine year old Linda Stamm. Linda was found sedated but unharmed in the doctor s car near the Stamm home as authorities labeled the case a kidnapping tied to financial worries and a recent head injury claimed in her defense. The arrest involved FBI state police and local officers with Campbell held for kidnapping and possible death penalty. The case unfolded near Santa Fe New Mexico with Linda recovering and Campbell denying immediate charges while authorities pursued.
William McNear Rand 64, president of Monsanto Chemical Co andSt Louis Republican, is among contenders for the home front price stabilizer post. Alan Valentine says he discussed the job with Rand, but White House must announce any appointment. In Greenville South Carolina, a C-82 Air Force transport crashed on a mountain near Pickens killing three crew and a passenger.
A quiet weekend yielded one felony warrant arrest and five drunkenness cases. Theodore Keesecker of Chestnut Grove was taken by Officer Harry Phillips to Washington County authorities for return to Hagerstown. Several defendants posted collateral, including John W. Smith, Vernon Roderick of Frederick, John W. Crone of Middletown, Harry Russell Lyles of 241 Kline hara alley, and Melvin Snow den of Samsville, with amounts ranging from 5.40 to 2580 dollars. Arresting officers included Liouis Dorsey and Raymond Haugh.
Washington County authorities report Theodore Keesecker and Edward Keesecker, both jailed on $2000 bonds, as grand jury actions proceed. They are accused of breaking into Merle F. Walker’s hunting and fishing cabin near Dargon, taking two loads of furnishings valued over $200, much of which has been recovered. Three killed in turnpike collision near Carlisle.
An American intelligence officer warned that United Nations forces could be pinned down in Korea for a long, bitter winter campaign. He said it is wishful thinking to expect the Chinese to withdraw to Manchuria, noting no signs of retreat. Chinese prisoners say their mission is to drive UN forces from Korea and place the peninsula under Communist control. Reports from prisoners and air reconnaissance indicate heavy fighting ahead.
Intelligence reports indicate Chinese Reds are advancing convoys southward under cover of darkness while retreating to villages by day, raising concerns over staging and security in the Korean theater.
Rev. I. N. H. Beahm, a one year old Church of the Brethren minister and former president of Elizabethtown College, was killed in a head-on automobile collision in Martinsville Virginia early Friday night. Police reported the crash occurred on a rural highway and a preliminary investigation indicated one car crossed the center line. Beahm was credited with leading church and college communities and was recognized for his educational work.
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