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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

14

Italian Officials Guests at Maryland Municipal League Meet

A group of Italian officials from the Ministry of the Interior visited Maryland for the eighth annual Maryland Municipal League convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Baltimore. About 200 league representatives attended sessions as Italian leaders toured U.S. local and state government relations, with meetings in College Park and Baltimore prior to a dinner and keynote speeches by U S officials and local mayors.

Maryland Municipal League Francis Scott Key League League Council Ministry of the Interior United States College Park Baltimore Thomas D‘alesandro Jolr M. Begg Office of Private Cooperation United States Information Agency Winslow F. Burhans Hagerstown

Reappointment Not To Be Sought By Eugene W. Pruitt

Eugene W. Pruitt told the Frederick County Board of Education at a special meeting he would not seek reappointment at the end of his current term July 31 1956. He expects a successor to take office August 1. Pruitt has led the system since 1932 overseeing major building programs including Frederick High School and planned new junior high near Seat o is a new junior high school for Frederick with about 40 classrooms. The board met to consider the upcoming budget for the year starting Jan 1 to be presented to the County Commissioners.

Eugene W. Pruitt Frederick Counts Board of Adkewhien Old Church Sweet School Pruitt Frederick County Worcester County Somerset Talbot Counties Frederick Frederick Count Frederick High School Brunswick Middle Town Thurmont Unter Wah Seat O

Fast Moving Cold Wave Sweeps United States

A rapid cold front swept the U S from the Rockies across the Plains to the Midwest and Southeast bringing record lows and high winds. Wind gusts up to 60 mph, subzero readings in Montana and the Dakotas, and snow in northern regions accompanied the extreme weather. Few reports mention fatalities from structural accidents and icebound areas faced significant travel disruptions.

Associated Press Rockies Plains North Central Midwest Chicago Lake Michigan Oklahoma Tom Mwestern Newark Tennessee Texas Ariona Oregon Coast Montana Wyoming Dakotas Havre Esterday Deira Shem Citidiads Wisconsin Minnesota Wascomsin Michigan

Socialites and Gang Mention in London Night Scene

A London Soho party of socialites and tough characters drew mixed reactions from papers noting lavish excess and a hostile reception. Reportedly the event featured notorious nicknames, a grand dining setting on the restaurant’s second floor, and sharp comments on Britain’s underworld. The Daily described the scene as scandalous while pondering if Britain risks an empire of crime similar to Capone.

London Britain Bemmys the Bow Bidinose Bervie Horrible Harry Odd Legs Sam Ratestu Linia Berneacd Dacker Nora Dackeres Hane Sheek Touah Soho Nak Hid Bitars Linglerwarta Capone Kate

Cold War Round in Geneva Ends Without German Reunification

Geneva talks collapse with no agreement on German reunification or a European security pact. Western and Soviet sides blame each other after three weeks of tense talks, while Dulles heads home to report prospects for German reunification on Western terms. New round uncertain. broader tests of Western and Soviet positions loom.

Geneva Wast West Germany Palace of Nations Siigton London Paris Bonn S. S Dulles Washington Eisenhower Columbine IL Russia Sephsia United Ptalps

Inspection Of Roads Set For Monday

State Roads Commission tour will inspect rebuilt back road from Westminster through Mt. Airy and Damascus to Washington, plus final surfacing on U.S. 40 east of Frederick. Tours cover Carroll Frederick Howard counties with a luncheon at Urbana and bridge views near Frederick and the Monocacy river.

Washington Westminster Mt. Airy Damascus State Roads Commission Monocacy River Frederick Ridgeville Maryland Taylorsville Warfieldsburg Warieldsburg Westmistee Carroll Howard Counties Laurel Maryland 26 Liberty Road Baltimore Eldersburg Snowden’s Creek Maryland 27 U.S AO Peter Pan Inn Urbana Bridge Evergreen Point U.S. 15

Father of Quadruplets Dies of Cancer in Baltimore

Edward J Pappas a 30 year old steel worker and father of quadruplets born Feb 24 1931 died last night in a veterans hospital after months of illness He is from Wilkes Barre Pa and moved to Baltimore seven years ago He is survived by his parents and a large family Funeral arrangements have not been completed

Baltimore Edward J Pappas Veterans Hospital Wilkes-Barre Pappas Tiarriet Ailes

Eisenhower Takes Up Work Of Office

Eisenhower engages in daily tasks of the presidency amid fiscal and foreign policy talks. A conference with Bucet Director Rowland Waebes discusses the next fiscal year budget while Secretary Dulles plans Geneva strategy and reports progress to the American public.

Eisenhower Gettysburg Fasenhower Chich Nest Cath Bucet Rowland Waebes Congress Hughes Waslinton Sherman West Geneva Dulles Ty An Weether

Budget Hope Fades for U S Balance After Eisenhower Meeting

Gettysburg Budget Director Rowland Hughes said ten days after a meeting with President Eisenhower it appears the federal budget may balance in both the current and next fiscal years. He stressed balance without cutting military strength or funding levels, noting Geneva conference outcomes won’t derail spending estimates.

Gettysburg Rowland Hughes Eisenhower

Coach Kills Holdup Man in Maryland School Lot

Hough Ralph Hendrix, 33, Bullis Prep football coach, shot and killed a man during a botched robbery in the rear parking lot of Bullis Prep School in Silver Spring Maryland. Albert W. Brown age 40 of Nestowan died from a head wound. two others at large. Police say the intended victim was the school cook Charles Kenny. Hendrix fired from a second floor window with a .22 pistol after hearing a demand for money. He was taken to police headquarters for a statement and was not charged.

Silver Spring Hough Ralph Hendrix Bullis Albert W. Brown Nestowan Bethesda Montgomery County Brown Charles Kenny Gao Hendrix

Government Seizes CGT Control in Argentina Coup

In Buenos Aires a military government led by General Pedro Aramburu used tanks, Marines, and Army troops to seize the Confederation of Labor CGT and suspend its leadership. Police arrested about 100 union leaders as rail workers failed to join a three day strike, with Navy Captain Alberto Patton named intervener administrator.

Buenos Aires Pedro Aramburu Gene Confederation of Labor Cgt Baeckbone Peron Mai Navy Alberto Patton Governagnt Ue Peron

Premier Shot By Fanatic In Iran Shah’s Premier Wounded

Yenran Iran Premier Yussem Ala was shot and wounded today in central Lehran while traveling with Cabinet members. The incident follows the death of Mustafa Kashani, son of Ayatollah Kashani, a key figure in the overthrow of Mohammed Mossadegh in 1955. Ala, 72, longtime diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, had been named last year to succeed General Zahedi as premier. He had served briefly as premier before.

Yenran Iran Masten Yussem Ala Shah Maste Lehran Mustafa Kashani Ayatullah Kashani Mohanmmed Mossadegh Frem Ala United States Gendlolah Zahedi

Democrats Move to Patch Up Differences

Chicago Democrats moved to patch up factional splits before their 1956 convention. National Chairman Paul Butler forecast national committee adoption of a loyalty oath compromise. State committees would place nominees on the ballot under the Democratic label, with delegates certified as bona fide Democrats by state groups.

Chicago Paul M. Butler National Committee

Libyan Desk Officer To Speak At College

Libyan Desk Officer from the Department of State will speak on North Africa at a college lecture in Newton Gateh. Gateh, a Princeton graduate and Army veteran who served in Baghdad and Hong Kong, is one of three speakers in the Altiora series with the next talk by Dr. Campbell on South Africa. November 28. At Hood Hall, Hood of Jon e.

Newton Gateh Ofheer Department of State Wal North Africa Op Monae Eniir P Brodheck Hall Hood Jone Mr. Gateh Olo Princeton Waitenay United States Army Sernou EE Seas Galen Baghdad Warsaw Hong Kong Tripoli Bay Passantty Hos Altiora Alexander Dasvit Africa Sahara Waleerar Cambell Simon South Africe Novaber

Weather Outlook For Western Maryland Lows Hit Single Digits

The weather forecast indicates Western Maryland may see a low around 12 tonight, with other areas in Maryland and Delaware dipping to the 20s. Fair to continued cold conditions are expected tomorrow, with west winds up to 25 mph and temperatures falling to as low as single digits in Garrett County and the neighboring counties.

Baltimore Maryland Delaware Garrett County Wyte Pedy Carrell

E. & R. Church Head To Speak Here Sunday

Dr James E Wagner president of Evangelical and Reformed Church will speak at the annual Phankoffering Service of the Women's Guild at the local church this coming Sunday November 20 at 11 am Dr Wagner was elected president at the General Synod meeting in Heidelberg College Tiffin Ohio He also attended Central Committee meetings in Davos Switzerland and forged ties with Hungary earning an honorary degree during the Budapest Reformed Theological Academy centennial convocation Dr Frederick Ester president of Palomue Synod will introduce him Local women assisting include Mrs John Garst and Mrs Elmer I Wachter A reception for the president and Mrs Wagner and for Dr and Mrs Eyster will follow in the social room under Mrs Emory Nu Mrs Robert Emge is general chairman of the bank offering service choir will sing Blessed Is The Man That Feareth The Lord Snow and Mrs Grayson Stevens will sing Lead Thou Me On.

Evangelical and Reformed Church James E. Wagner Women's Guild Evan _gelical Reformed Wagner Heidelberg College Tifpei bdCo Pes Dats Sul Ward Council of Churches Davos Switerland Hungary Budapest Reformed Theological Academy Frederick Ester Palomue Synod John Garst Elmer I. Wachter Eyster Emtory Nu Robert Emge Snow Grayson Stevens

Coldest spell of the season hits with strong winds

Gale force winds blasted the area last night and today bringing the coldest weather so far this season. Temperatures plunged from the 60s to the 20s and 30s with freezing at Gambrill State Park. Airports reported 32 mph winds with gusts to 40. Trees fell and services saw scattered outages as crews cleared streets and limbs. Fire guards battled minor blazes near Salamander Tower and Mt. Brier, with suspicions of arson in at least one case. A separate report notes a wife visiting John Gilbert Graham in jail amid murder charges related to a plane bombing. A Baltimore woman died in a residential fire.

Mercury Shan Gambrill State Park Aiport East Church Street Winchester Hall Potomac Edison Company Carroll East South Slopers Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Herman Toms Southsburg Don Kendall Mt. Brier Washington County Keedysville Toms Russell Geeting Marion Hoffman Lamb's Knoll Tower Graham Denver U John Gilbert Graham Gloria Graham Denver

Legless Man Works Rather Than Collect Relief Checks

A Baltimore man, George, who lost his legs and lives near Pennsylvania Avenue, refuses welfare. He works in a hat shop, runs the business, and plans to stay employed despite his age and medical history. He hopes to inspire others to try to work and avoid dependency.

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