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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1953

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First Day Rabbit Season Ends With Accidental Wounding

A New Windsor farmer Maurice L. Smith, 52, was wounded by stray shotgun pellets on opening day of rabbit season while hunting on his farm with William Naill and Lawrence Smith. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for minor facial puncture wounds and described as satisfactory. State Police noted the shooting was accidental as two hunters fired simultaneously. The region also opened quail pheasant and grouse seasons, with various limits and sunrise to sunset rules.

New Windsor Area Maurice L. Smith Route 2 New Windsor Frederick Memorial Hospital Smith William Naill Lawrence Smith Bowie Charles D. Mades State Police Mades Naill Maurice Smith Maryland Mr. Longears News-Post Frederick Sports Store

United Nations weighs Israel Jordan talks bid

The U N Security Council seeks an answer from Jordan's envoy on Israel's bid for direct talks to end border clashes. Youssef Haikal, Jordan's minister to Washington, speaks as Western Big Three delegates condemn Israel for the Kibya raid that left 35 Arabs dead, amid ongoing Arab Israeli attacks.

United Nations U. N. Security Council Jordan Israel Youssef Haikal Washington Kibya

Mossadegh Trial Issues Clarified By Court

In Tehran the military court hearing ex-Premier Mohammad Mossadegh ruled itself competent after a week of hearings. The indictment accuses Mossadegh of plotting against the Shah and dissolving parliament, with the death penalty sought. Bergson, ex-Truman aide, was indicted in Washington on conflict of interest charges. Louis Shoulders returned to St Louis after Hawaii vacation, following his role in the Bobby Greenlease case.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Mossadegh Bitfert Bris. Hossein Azemadeh Shoulders ST. Louis W Louis Shoulders Bobby Greenlease Hawaii

Autos Demolished In Taylorsville Wreck

Two cars collided at Routes 26 and 27 in Taylorsville about 10 15 Sunday night. John C Dorcus Woodsboro and Richard G Cornelius a Marine stationed at Portsmouth Va were involved. Mrs Dorcus suffered severe brush burns and Dorcus a lacerated head. Cornelius and other servicemen were unhurt. Cornelius ran a stop sign and struck Dorcus left rear, pushing his car into a Magin store gas pump toppled from its base. The injured were taken to Frederick by Mt Airy Volunteer Fire Department ambulance.

Taylorsville R. Dorsey John C. Dorcus Woodsboro Richard G. Cornelius Portsmouth Dorcus Cornelius Dorsey Corcus Marine’s Magin Frederick Mt. Airy

Emmitsburg Youth Shot. Friend Says Accident

An 18 year old Emmitsburg youth, George Junior Tyler, was shot in the abdomen by friend Robert Baker while practicing with a .22 pistol. Tyler was reported in satisfactory condition, later believed in critical condition but expected to recover. Baker said the discharge was accidental and state police investigate.

Emmitsburg Annie M. Warner Hospital Gettysburg George Junior Tyler John Tyler Robert Baker Wilmer Baker Baker Tyler Harold Basore

Jaycees Seek 100 Members in Ten Day Drive

The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a ten day membership drive led by Membership Committee Chairman Peter Places to recruit 100 members. A November 24 meeting at the Evangelical Reformed church will cap the effort with members eligible for a national drawing to win a trip to Mexico City. Frederick Jaycees President George B. Delaplaine Sr invites all men aged 21 to 35 to attend, as winter and spring plans include a track and field meet for small high schools and a Tri County Soap Box Derby sponsored by News-Post and Key Chevrolet.

Frederick Jaycee Mexico City Mexico George B. Delaplaine, Sr The Frederick Jaycees Jaycees Tri-County News-Post Chevrolet

Driver Jailed Thirty Days After Wreck In Frederick County

George Danner of New Windsor received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine for drunken driving after a rear end collision on Shirley Bohn road near Mt Airy. The crash injured Mrs. Frances Hood, her 13 year old daughter Joyce, and Harry Brown. Hood’s car rolled over and was demolished. Danner’s car sustained $500 damage.

H. Reese Shoemakler, Sr Peoples Court George Danner New Windsor Albert Hedden Shirley Bohn Mt. Airy Frederick County Danner Frances L. Hood Route 4 Airy Hood Joyce Harry C. Brown Route 1 Frederick Memorial Hospital Hedden

Truman to speak tonight on White controversy

Former President Truman, facing charges from Attorney General Brownell, plans a nationwide radio and TV address at 11 p.m. EST. He says FBI Director Hoover attended a conference discussing alleged plans to keep Harry Dexter White in government service despite spy reports.

Independence Harry 5 Truman Harry Dexter White FBI J. Edgar Heavter White Atty Brownell Hoover Fred Vinson Tom C. Clark Supreme Court NBC CBS ABC

Bill of Complaint Seeks Money Decree in Equity Court

A bill of complaint for a money decree has been filed in Equity Court by William E. Sittig and Earl E. Sittig doing business as The Brikcrete Company against Stewart Manor Inc. They claim a contract with Stewart Construction Co. to furnish materials for Stewart Manor’s real estate at 14th Street and Motter Avenue and say only part payment was made. They filed a lien after notifying intent to claim a mechanic's lien and allege a remaining balance of 40000. By agreement, Stewart Manor posted a bond of 4000 with the clerk and plaintiffs released the lien while reserving their claims against the bond. They now seek a money decree paid from the bond.

Equity William E. Sittig Earl E. Sittig Brikcrete Company Stewart Manor, Inc Edward D. Storm Stewart Construction Company, Inc 14Th Street Motter Avenue

Truck Driver Perishes In Tanker Fire

Charles E. Vance, 43, of Hagerstown, burned to death when his gasoline tanker rear ended a milk truck on U S 40 west of Baltimore near Catonsville. The crash occurred about 2 45 a m, trapping Vance in the cab as fire spread from a ruptured fuel line. James E. Hursey, 32, of Bridgeport W Va, drove away the milk truck and survived. Investigators say Vance may have fallen asleep. a technical manslaughter charge was filed against Hursey.

Catonsville Charles E. Vance Hagerstown U. S. 40 Baltimore Patapsco River Bridge Vance James E. Hursey Bridgeport W. Va Hursey

Bridge Abutment Damaged In Wreck Arlington Va

Motorist Robert T. Gerachis, 21, struck and damaged the center abutment on South Carroll street bridge in Arlington this morning but escaped injury. Cars sustained about $200 damage. Officer Paul Mossburg report states Gerachis could not see the center support until impact. he agreed to pay for the damage. No charges filed. A separate minor collision on West South street involved Joseph E. Johnson and Lester A. Gesell Jr., with approximately $35 and $60 damage respectively. no charges listed.

Arlington South Carroll Street Robert T. Gerachis Paul Mossburg Gerachis Carroll West South Street Ben Phebus Josph E. Johnson Oakland Lester A. Gesell, Jr Johnson Machine

Air Force General Gets Dressing Down

In Copenhagen Danish officials summoned U S Air Force Gen Charles T Myers head of American bases in Canada and Greenland after investigations by U S bases in Greenland occurred without Danish permission. Myers admitted the activities and pledged to prevent repeats, satisfying the Danes.

Copenhagen Denmark U. S. Air Force Charles T. Myers Canada Greenland U. S

Five Power Trieste Talks Are Possible

Rome reports a Tito offer to give Italy Trieste and hints at a five power conference on the disputed Adriatic. Tito waived Yugoslav claims to the port while seeking control of Zone A around the city and warning Italy against further expansion. Diplomats expect Italy may gain a corridor to the port, with debate over its width.

Rome Tito Italy Trieste Adriatic Yugoslavia Belgrade Ales Bebler Zone A

Fund Raising Expert Urges Stewardship Education

A Washington fund raising expert told Frederick County ministers that 90 percent of church money comes from one third of members, urging educational programs to reveal responsibilities to God, and noting five percent are token givers while five percent meet all financial duties. The talk followed a November meeting at the Frederick Church of the Brethren led by Rev. Ralph White. A separate item notes Kansas City begins selecting a federal jury to decide if Bobby Greenlease's kidnappers face the gas chamber.

Washington Frederick Agne Wells Ralph White M. L. Zirkle Dr. White Howard J. McCarney

Christmas Seal Sale Commences in Frederick County

About 12 000 Christmas seals and a message from the seal sale chairman are mailed today in Frederick city and county. J Harold Hooper, Hood College treasurer, chairs the local drive for the Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association, aiming for a $15 000 goal to fund tuberculosis prevention and control activities including a mobile x ray survey touring the county from November 6 to December 22. The sealed drive funds the program. x ray pictures are free and confidential reports are sent after development. The 1953 seal shows a singing child with red mittens and a green stocking cap and muffler holding a carol book.

Frederick City J. Harold Hooper Hood College Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association Frederick County Association Hooper

Koreans Spurn Reds 221 To 6 In POW Interviews

At Panmunjom angry Koreans rejected communism by 221 to 6 after 10 days of interviews. Only 227 of 471 prisoners called attended the explanation sessions. A lone POW who favored communism endured five hours of Red persuasion while observers noted fatigue and confusion.

Panmunjom U.N

Portable Pumps Distributed in Maryland for Emergencies

Portable pumps capable of 9 gallons per minute are being distributed in Maryland for use in bombings or natural disasters. Sherley Ewing, state civil defense director, says 100 pumps will be given to fire companies, rescue training centers, state rescue trucks, and the Department of Forests and Parks. The cost of 35,000 dollars will be shared equally by the state and federal government. May visit US Manila. President-elect Ramon Magsaysay may travel to Washington in January upon Eisenhower invitation.

Pikesville Maryland Sherley Ewing U. S. Manila Ramon Magsaysay

FBI rounds up 14 former KKK members in cross state flogging case

FBI agents arrested 14 alleged Ku Klux Klan members in North and South Carolina on charges of kidnapping and flogging a brother and sister on November 16, 1951. J Edgar Hoover said the raids are part of a wider probe yielding 29 convictions in the past 18 months. Victims Christine Rogers and Ernest Barfield Rogers from Lake View, South Carolina, were abducted at night by cloaked Klansmen, driven across the state line, beaten and later released.

Washington FBI Ku Klux Klan North South Carolina J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Christine Rogers Ernest Barfield Rogers Lake View D. C Robeson County North Carolina Rogers

Italian freighter Vittoria Claudia sinks after collision

Twenty seamen feared dead as the Vittoria Claudia sinks in the English Channel after colliding with the Perou. Only five survivors rescued hours later amid wreckage and oil slicks. Rescue craft from multiple nations search the calm sea, while U S and British aircraft assist. In London, James W. Riddleberger presents credentials as new American ambassador to Yugoslavia.

Dungeness England English Perou Genoa U. S. Air Force David Osler London Yugoslavia James W. Riddleberger Tito

Western powers reject Soviet price for German Austrian talks

The United States Britain and France told the Soviet Union in Moscow that its demands to link German unification and Austrian independence to broader European issues are totally unacceptable. The notes, delivered by American British and French envoys, mark the likely end of the extended exchange yet leave a door open if Moscow shows serious interest in negotiations.

Washington Russia Moscow Europe Foreign Office Germany Austria Kremlin U. S

Engine And 12 Cars Jump Tracks Near Towson Md

A Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad train derailed about three miles north of Towson, sending an engine and 12 freight cars down a 600-foot embankment. One crewman, engineer G. W. Ambrose of Baltimore, was injured with head injuries. six other crewmen aboard the train and 18 cars previously derailed at the Bendix plant nearby. Traffic along Cromwell Bridge Road was snarled as fire and rescue vehicles raced to the scene.

Towson Maryland and Pennsylvania Here York Cromwell Bridge G. W. Ambrose Baltimore Ambrose Bendix Corporation Pliant

Market Mixed New York Opens With Mixed Stock Moves

New York markets opened with mixed results as investors weighed early trading in blue chips and techs. Analysts noted modest declines for several key names while others rose on fresh earnings and optimism about economic data.

New York

Semi-Weekly News to Discontinue Publication

The Semi-Weekly News will cease with the Friday December 13 issue due to rising popularity of Frederick's Daily News. Subscribers through December 13 will transition to The Daily News starting December 14, with any due balance applied and an extra one month credit. Cash refunds offered for those not subscribing to Daily News or The Frederick Post.

Frederick Nets Evening The Post Daily News Frederick Post

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