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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1954

Page

7

Clearing Up Other Cases Of Robbery

State Police stated five youths aged 16 to 19 were jailed in a Frederick county car theft ring stretching across garages and filling stations in Middletown Buckeystown Woodsboro and other areas. A 16 year old juvenile was picked up in Frederick linked to one theft. another man faced weapons charges. The group allegedly stole small items from service stations and machines. one car was later burned near Braddock Heights and belonged to Walter Baker.

Frederick James W. Barthlow Charles N. Reeder Carl Q O. Appel John C. Ramsbure Stanley C. Routzahn Frederick Tein Keller Middletown Green Fise New Market Jack Harris Buckeystown Ftwe Woodsboro Cry William H Solt Reeder Eadie Braddock Heights Walter Baker Armed Services Japan Edward Frederick High School

Gun Fire Flare Ends Night at Ridgeville Tavern

A Saturday night shooting near Ridgeville closed the Tunnel Inn. Lar Jumper Anderson, 19, allegedly fired a .32 pistol, wounding a man identified as Myers, 19, of Mt. Airy. Myers was hospitalized and Anderson faced a warrant for assault and hatters. Witnesses and state troopers reported three shots fired in the early hours, with one bullet striking Myers.

Ridgeville Cun Blavias Skhur Madde Mt. Airy Msers Frederick Memorial Hospital Paul W. Kline Anderson Monroviale Myers Rime Dearaine

McCarty Accuses Wasington and Harvest News

McCarty accuses Watkins in a dispute over fault in a Peres case. Harvest prospects for 184 apple crop in Northern Virginia rely on weather and are reported by local tracing growers. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad declares dividends on preferred and common stock as in 1953.

McCarty Waseington Sen. Watkins Cereliwt Peres Watkins Sen Winchester Virgines Baltimore Baltimore and Qhidi Todas Siasare Stom

Ambassador urges higher coffee price to aid Latin producers

Latin American coffee nations press the United States to pay more as prices fall. Ambassador Eduardo da Fulety Ansel of Uplambrs says lower prices harm producers and raises costs for communities, prompting a campaign unveiled yesterday.

Washington Latin Americca Houser Eduareda Fulety Ansel Zuleta

Local Hart in Baltimore auto crash injures Frederick teen

A 15-year-old Frederick woman was seriously hurt in a Sunday morning collision in Essex near the Martin plant. Her husband, plasterer Cassell, was less severely injured. The 1952 sedan was wrecked and Mrs Cassell was moved to Ay Hospital in critical condition. The couple had left early to spend the day with their son-in-law and daughter.

Frederick Baltimore M. B Cassell West South Street University Hospital Vernon Cassell Braddock Sreights Casse City Hospital Ballemare Casau Cassell Essex Martin Ely Calvin Coblentz Chase

Four found in life raft after Navy patrol plane ditched

Norfolk reports four crew members of a Navy patrol plane were found in a life raft in Pamlico Sound about 75 miles south of Elizabeth City. A spokesman said the fifth crewman went down with the seaplane. Survivors were spotted by a Coast Guard plane, landed on the water, and taken to Elizabeth City Air Station. One had head injuries and another a broken leg. Names were not available. An associated Marine Corps jet with two aboard, Shanight, disappeared while searching. It carried fuel only to 10 pm.

Norfolk Vaia Navy Pamfien Sound Elizabeth City Jarda Tortheith Navales Tur Coast Guard Marine Corps NASA

Two County Men Ace Slightly Injured in Car Crash

Oscar Summers of Samsville drove east at 12.50 am when his car passed a vehicle on Center Street then lost control on Braddock Mountain causing a rollover. Summers and passenger Paul Weiss of New Market were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for facial injuries and a scalp wound respectively. Investigator Donald Bowser reported. Indicates $183.85 expended for the Orphans Court judge’s campaign fund.

Braddock Mountain Oscar FL Summers Samsville Summers Feucene EL Dorsey Center Street Dorsey Frederick Metorial Paul Cl Weiss New Market Donald Bowser

Case Construction awarded highway bridge contract in Maryland

The Case Construction Corp awarded a $382.17 contract by the State Roads Commission for building a 4 highway bridge in Prince George's County. Garland S. Guyton of Birkupeville attended a Maryland wine convention in Easton last week, staying three days.

Case Construction Corporatan Mt Ary State Roads Commission Brelge Prince George's Garland S. Guytan Birkupeville Yn O Maryland Wine Ideal Cell Easton Guyton

Vote Buying Charge Laid Before Jury

Maryland Circuit Court ordered a newly empaneled Charles County grand jury to investigate allegations of money passing in the November election. Judge Gray urged a probe into newspaper reports alleging violations of election laws and possible intimidation at the White Plains polling place. State's Attorney Barbour offered to provide information as needed. The Washington Post and Times-Herald reported eight African American voters were paid at and after voting near Waldorf. The FBI is conducting an investigation.

Gray Robert T. Barbour Grand Jury Washington Post and Times- Herald White Plains Waldorf

Nationalist Ship Sunk By Red Torpedo Boats

In Formosa waters the 1,800-ton Nationalist Taiping destroyer escort, formerly USS Decker, was sunk by four Russian-built torpedo boats in a surprise attack. The Taiping, with 180 aboard, went down amidships after a first miss, six hours after the hit, as crews were rescued and five officers and 26 sailors remained missing. The strike prompted warnings of tougher Red moves and raised questions about U.S. naval protection near Tachien.

Taipeh Formosa Red China Taiping Tachen Islands Chekiang Province Yushan Island Tatho Cid Offical Central Daily News Formuna Yhen Lansheng Png 7Th Fleet Tachone

Frederick Designated For Acreage Allotment

COLLEGE PARK Md Virginia Faour notes Maryland counties included in commercial corn producing areas under the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation plan. Compliance with allotments allows price supports. counties listed include Caroline Carroll Cecil Dorchester Frederick Harford Kent Montgomers Queen Anne Worcester Somerset Talbot Washington Wycombe and Worcester. The same counties were designated as in the previous year. MORSE TO RUN IN WASHINGTON Sea Verve Hard-Orc pledges to vote for Democratic control next year and seeks reelection in 1938 as an independent. Market update shows the stock market turning mixed in early deals.

College Park Faourte Maryland UV. 5 Department of Agticulture Caroline Carsail Cecil Dorchester Frederick Alford Rett Montcomers Queennnes Somerset Morse Nssehington Sea Verve Ore Senate

Youth Caught In Robbery Slain in Dundalk Shooting

Baltimore police report a 14 year old boy connected to a break in at a fling Station was shot and killed. The victim identified as Frank Rimbwehl. Corporal Warren Titoalet stated he fired one shot after the youth did not halt. Runback died en route to hospital. another bullet hit his leg.

Baltimore Dundalk Frank Rimbwehl Warren Titoalet Emaial Ruth

Street collisions spark multiple charges in city

A series of weekend traffic incidents leads to several investigations. Joseph T. Delogier was bruised after backing into a gas station. driver James OcBain of Woodcliff NJ identified. Earl C. Moats of Hagerstown faces license and failure to stop after a Center Street crash. Harry C. King of West Street posts collateral for failing to yield after a minor collision on Patrick Street. Leo Hough of Mu Atry cited for reckless driving after a Patrick Street crash. Additional city police charges include Curtis Brown and Ernest Elsroad for intoxication.

Joseph T. Delogier North Market Street Sixth Market Streets Delozier Frederick Removal Hospital Rilys Eaily James OcBain Woodcliff N. J Richard Ruthvin Earl C. Moats Hagerstown Center Street Sherman Avenue Moats Graysond Haller Center Paul Moss‘burg Wiliam Boone Harry C. King West South Street West Patrick Street South Benin Street Boone King Patrick Street Patrick Evelyn N. DeLauder Dick‘erson DeLauder Leo FL Hough RFD 2 Atry DeGrange Street Nathan Dorsey James R. Brucher

Boy Flyer Chases Jet Planes In Wild Air Stunt

A nine year old boy reportedly flew a stolen model plane from Grand Rauids to Gladstone in a bold air display pursued by jet planes. Air Force officials and state police investigated the incident as parry spauking and fuquet provided limited details. Vic Poree described the high speed low altitude maneuvers and the cause as defective fap sips.

Gladstone Grand Rauids Bonanva Tawit Parry Spauking Fuquet Aris Taday Air Force

New Organization Formed in Washington

A new group named American Council for the Fight Notion or similar entity formed today in Washington with a briefing from President Brenna. They plan an address and have a 33 member board including leaders from civic, business, labor and church sectors. General Frederick A. Tr moving leads the movement, previously head of the U S Moltaew Academy.

Washington Brenna Tee Pee Tet Profit Frederick A. Tr ‘Ving Moltaew Academy

Seven-Room House Burns At Derwood

A seven room frame dwelling in Derwood burned to ashes with all possessions of a family of 13, including William Duvall a 48 year old house painter and his wife. The blaze started while no one was home and was discovered after Duvall returned from Rockville and called for help. Chief Jack Lee of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department appealed for household goods cash and food for the Duvall family.

Rockville Derwood William Duvall Duvall Jack Lee Lee Cuming

Three Negroes To Sit In Legislature Baltimore elects first Black lawmakers

In Baltimore's Fourth District, three Black candidates won seats in the Maryland General Assembly with James H. Pollack support. Harry A. Cole and Emory R. Cole won in the Senate and House respectively, while Trulyv Hatchett won a House seat. Contests challenge results. certification faced delays as the state weighs precinct inconsistencies and possible calls for precinct officials.

Baltimore Maryland General Assembly House Senate James H Jack) Pollack Baltimore City Harry A. Cole Bernard Melnicove Emory R. Cole Milton B. F. Saul Cole Saul Trulyv Hatchett Melnicave Ee Bee Melnicore Only Board of Election Supervisors

Susan Hayes Awaits Her Turn To Testify

Susan Hayes nears testimony in the Dr. Samuel H Sheppard murder trial. The state hopes to finish its case this week but Hayes may be the star witness only if allowed to testify. Sheppard, charged with killing his pregnant wife Marilyn last July, says a prowler attacked him.

Cleveland U Susan Iaves Samuel H Sheppard Stdle Wits Stdle Wits Py Sheppard Marilyn Miss Hayes Pole

Fire Destroys Barn Contents In Suspected Blaze

A blaze damaged a barn at Poowskey measuring about 16 by 80 feet and destroyed several hundred bales of hay and straw. Firemen observed the fire starting but could not prevent the blaze before it spread, with insurance. The cause remains under investigation and several companies assisted.

Penecen Tyresdes Arm TnMssaldinfias Watt Eemen Orb Mire Ligon Bridsc Poowskey Cannany cTyttstone Strase

Frederick High School Welfare Chest Drive Begins

Frederick High School starts its annual Community Chest campaign to aid the Red Cross March of Dimes and Crusade for Freedom. The goal is 350 dollars or 25 cents per student with funds split seven ways, four to Red Cross two to March of Dimes and one to Crusade for Freedom. Friday totals reached 41.20 dollars with 3390 from section 9C2 leading, sections 12A1 and 12G2 each giving 3.50. Welfare committee members are James Harner Jean Keyser Betty Lenhart Howard Siup and Mary Althouse.

Red Cross March of Dimes Crusade For Freedom James Harner Jean Keyser Betty Lenhart Howard Siup Mary Althouse

Dam Level Drops at New Loew Storage Dam

A report from caretaker Frank Weddie notes storage dam levels at New Loew near Cresap Creek fell to 14 feet 10 inches below top, with a slight relief possible as forecasts show warmer weather. City officials, including Mayor Jon A. Derr, surveyed the area as streams remained low and drought conditions persisted.

Frank Weddie Jona A. Derr Vascarora Charles PoSales Pont Yain Danter

Planning To Give Aid To Chest Drive

Several business groups attended a Community Chest luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to boost a $39,650 goal, aiming to cover a projected 5,000 deficit. Attendees pledged three solicitations each, with a radiothon slated for Tuesday at seven p.m. Progress shows 70 percent of the goal raised, led by industrial and schools divisions, as officials seek additional contributions from prior donors. Mayor John Derr chaired the luncheon.

Community Chest Dutch Francis Scott Key Walter MM. Lanius Warren Evans General van Braddock TA Percept John A Derr.chanman Community Chest

Chemical May Halt Job Of Mowing Lawn

A British scientist reports a new chemical could end mowing a lawn. The compound slows weed growth, extending mowing intervals from about two inches to as much as two feet. The invention has drawbacks, including giving weeds time to regrow, though herbicides may control them.

Bingle England John

Lancaster man hangs self amid family tragedy on jail floor

A man at the Lancaster jail reportedly hanged himself yesterday, marking his second suicide attempt in three days. The incident follows earlier family turmoil and comes as authorities review the events surrounding his detention and actions.

Lancaster Ohio

Death Is Not Solved After Week

Baltimore police moved into a seventh day in the murder case of 14 year old Carolyn Loretta Wasilewski as they search for a solid lead. Two men previously tied to the case were released and an 18 year old questioned after the seminud e body was found on a railroad track. An 24 year old truck driver faced a carnal knowledge charge on a double date with Carolyn. The trucker remains free on bond while police seek to question the 18 year old further.

Baltimore Carolyn Loretta Wasilewski Southwestern Carolyn Carnisy Halethorpe Babe Oil Company

Transpolar Passenger Service Inaugurated

The Royal Viking of Scandinavian Airlines System begins the first commercial transpolar route from Los Angeles to Copenhagen. The DC6B left Fogbound International Airport at 12 05 a m with Jean Hersholt Walter Pidgeon and other dignitaries aboard. Cyd Charisse christened the plane with champagne before takeoff. The eastbound flight covers about 5800 miles in 22 hours, while the westbound journey lasts about 25 hours due to prevailing winds. Arrival in Los Angeles is expected Tuesday with a nine hour time difference between Denmark and the Pacific Coast.

Los Angeles Royal Viking Copenhagen Denmark Scandinavian Airlines System Foghound International Jean Hersholt Walter Pidgeon Daven Neireman Dwemins Cyd Charisse Pacific Coast

Installation Service For Dr Sponseller At Grace Church

Installation services for Rev Dr Edwin H Sponseller as pastor of Grace Evangelical and Reformed church Greencastle Pennsylvania were held Sunday night. Dr William R Barnhart of Frederick delivered the sermon and a reception for over 300 attended in the church parlors. The event was planned by the Womens Guild with Rev James W Mover and Rev Porter Seiwell participating in readings and prayers.

Edwin H. Sponseller Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church Greencastle William R Barnhart Frederick Sponseller Womens Guild James W. Mover Mercershore

Ten Million Signatures Back McCarthy in Poll Support

New York reports Ten Million Americans Mobilizing for Justice seeks 10 million signatures to back Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and urge the Senate to reject censure. led by retired Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer the group plans to reach the goal in ten days.

New York 4 Joseph R. McCarthy Senate Justice George E. Stratemeyer San Ferro Stratemeyer McCarthy

High School Dedication Highlighted by State Education Chief

De Thomas G. Pullen, state superintendent of education, dedicated a new 2,295,000 dollar high school in Salisbury yesterday. He urged confidence in youth, quipping that he would not walk into another school if he believed young people were deteriorating.

Salisbury de Thomas G. Pullen

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