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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1957

Page

9

Winchester Hall bids rejected as far above estimates

The Frederick County Board of County Commissioners rejected the $458000 bid from Frederick Construction Company and the $475000 bid from J B Ferguson Inc for Winchester Hall renovations. They ordered the architect Charlies F Bowers to revise plans eliminating unnecessary features and re advertise. The health center plan remains, and a 300000 bond issue was authorized previously.

Board of County Commissioners Whester Hall Charlies F. Bowers Frederick Construction Company J. B. Ferguson, Inc Hagerstown Winchester Hall Department of Health General Assembly

Red Talks To Continue In Moscow Meetings On Solidarity

Communist world leaders met in Moscow to extend round table discussions on Red solidarity. Khrushchev and Zhou Enlai spoke at a Kremlin banquet as Prague talks, tied to Czech leader Potocky's funeral, were expected to proceed with formalities.

Moscow Prague Red Solidarity Corm- Teaunist Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Comuunist China Tze-tong Antonin Zapotocky

Rosenour Dies At Home In Baltimore

Gerald King Rosenour native of this city died this morning at his Baltimore home about 9 30 o clock in ill health for some time He was 57 son of the late Mr and Mrs Abraham Rosenour of this city He moved to Baltimore about 33 years ago He is survived by his wife Funeral arrangements had not been completed early this afternoon.

Gerald King Rosenour Baltmore Mr. Rosenour Abraham Rosenour Baltimore

Robbery Observed By Couple At Gas Station Next Door

A couple watching TV at about 7 am saw a man at the gas station desk next door. State Police investigated with Troopers A D Carlson and William F Davis and held two juveniles for juvenile authorities. A neighbor’s dog alerted the scene.

William “Wies Wiles Ijams Title A. D. Carlson William F. Davis

Missing South Koreans Alive Claim 357

North Korean authorities say 357 South Koreans listed as missing since the Korean War are alive in the North. The Reds claim some were captured and later moved North voluntarily while the Red Cross notes others on the list may also be alive and names will be provided later.

Seoul Reds Red Cross

Hood College Students Begin Teaching Debuts in Maryland

Sixteen Hood College students start teaching today in nine Maryland schools within three miles of Frederick. Seniors Alice Olsen and Sara Callaway headline assignments at Frederick High and other sites in Baltimore Towson Hagerstown Libertytown Gaithersburg and Parkville. The program pairs student teachers with supervising teachers, observing then teaching one class, with full schedules by January 24.

Hood College Maryland Frederick Frederick High School Alice Olsen Grace Englebrecht Sara Lea Callaway Sarahl Gladhill Jane Walton Uss Calaway Afiss Katherine Biehl Frank Call Walton Mirs Audrey Pressles Miss Walton James Walton Middleton N.Y Sfiss Walton Margaret Anne Hood Edmondson High School Balthcore Eneh Baltimore Towson Hagerstown Libertytown Gaithersburg Parkville Piad Hood Mudge

Floodwaters Recede as Po River Delta Lands Flooded

In Rovigo Italy floodwaters recede slowly from 28 000 acres of farmland and more than 20 villages in the Po River delta. Officials estimate six to seven months to drain the area completely after a week of persistent rain. Adriatic tides breached a protective coastal dike as well.

Rovigo Italy Adriatic

Russia boast of ICBM missiles sparks Cold War talk

A Soviet marshal claims long range missiles could decide any future war while a U.S. scientist notes Sputniks prove only propulsion. Martin Co in Baltimore forms a new division for Vanguard launches amid schedule delays. Democratic Advisory Council backs hard U S response to Soviet weapons push.

Washington Russia Jone Rus Tsia Martin Co Baltmore Vanguard Democratic Advisory Council Soviet Union S. 5. Varetsov University of Maryland - Astrophysicist Earth Space Singer Martin Patrick Air Force Base Fla Air Force Mat- Force Truman Adlai E. Stevenson Democratic Advisory Commmcil United States

County Man Slightly Hurt In Accident

A county man, Edward Lewis Poole of Frederick, was slightly injured when he apparently dozed at the wheel and ran off Hamilton Avenue into guy wires of a power pole about 1:45 am Sunday. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and charged with failing to keep to the right.

Hamilton Avenue Edward Lewis Poole Frederick Poole Frederick Memorial Hospital United Ambulance Paul Moessburg

Stevenson In Capital For Talks With Dulles

Adlai E. Stevenson arrived in Washington to confer with Secretary of State Dulles on Eisenhower’s NATO refresh plan. The former Illinois governor, defeated for president in 1952 and 1956, said he would be helpful as a consultant but would not head a policy group. He declined to discuss draft details.

Washington Adlai E. Stevenson State Department Secretary of Dulles Eisenhower Stevenson Nenois Bulles

Plainfield search uncovers Gein grisly crime scene

In Plainfield Wisconsin investigators led by the Waushara County district attorney found remains in a farm house linked to Ed Gein. Authorities say the scene includes skulls and body parts in the home where Gein lived alone and neighbors report the house was rarely used since his mother’s death.

Plainfield Wis Gein Waushara County Plainfield House

Sunday Work Discouragement Meeting Ends in Tragedy

At a Fredrick Calvary Methodist Church gathering, Norton opened with prayers before an officer fired on Pastor Helwig and others. Norton shot at officers, was wounded, and died later in hospital. He had earlier sought revenge for a dispute involving his estranged wife and Mrs. Jones, who was killed.

Calvary ‘Methodist Firederick Pounty Norton BE. Kooniz Helwig Utica Luthj Ase Alvie Jones

Fugitive Who Strummed Guitar Slain

Paul Norton, 25, sought on murder charges, forced his way into a Greeneville home with hostages including eight adults and children. He played a guitar during the siege as deputies and state troopers closed in, fatally wounded while trying to shoot his way out. Sheriff John D Solomon reported the ending of this dramatic standoff last night.

Greeneville, Tenn Axho John D.solomon Paul Norton Arthur Council Sheri Iwo State

Heart Association Meeting Held at Johns Hopkins Maryland

Dr Nathan E Needle president elect of the Heart Association of Maryland spoke at the annual meeting and scientific sessions at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He urged physicians that the family doctor is the first line of defense in heart disease and highlighted the role of general practitioners in daily care.

Nathan E. Needle The Heart Association of Maryland Maryland Association Johns Hopkins Needle Maryland Academy ‘of

Heavy Snows and Storms Roar Across West and Midwest

A wintry storm blanketed the Midwest from northern Oklahoma to Wisconsin, closing schools and delaying highway travel as snow depths reached multiple inches. Separately, tornadoes in the South killed at least five, with authorities warning of more storms.

Associated. Press Midwest Oklahoma Wisconsin Alabama Mississippi Weather Bureau Russell Kanas Hill City Kan Lacrosse Wis Council Bluffs Iowa Dumont Nebraska

Youth Council reports progress and plans in Frederick County

Richard Smith presents a report on the Frederick County Youth Council activities over recent months. The council, a charter member of the Chesapeake Youth Council, sent five youths to a national conference and works on a rural life program and emergency aid, with Rev. Harold A Ammons chairing a radio committee and multiple church leaders serving as council commissioners.

Commission On Christians Education Richard Smith Frederick County Youth Council Chesapeake Youth Council National Youth Council United Christian Youth Isus Turkey Carl Harold A. Ammons Trinity Methodist Commission Christian Education Roger Keech Carroll Bover Charles F. Trunk Jr Austin P. Renn Robert Stickier E. Koontz Helwig Melvin Tabler Frederick D. Eyster Roy Graham Youth Council

Heart Association meeting discusses leadership and plans

At a Friday fundraising meet of the Heart Association of Maryland Dr H M Marvin spoke on emergencies while Dr Needles was installed as president by retiring Judge Dulany Foster Edward D Storm was elected vice president and listed among active doctors staff and volunteers of the Frederic County Heart Association with Grace M Butcher as executive secretary and Ada L Moore directing information Seven men escaped from Crown Point jail in an early morning break using a metal table leg and breaking window bars Sheriff Jack West cautioned residents as stock markets opened with generally lower activity in New York trading

Frederic& County Heart Association Charles H. Conley Jr A. Austin Pearce Edward D. Storm Richard W. Graham Grace M. Butcher J. Alfred Catsail Ada L.moore Crown Point Ind New York Jack West Irac

Tornadoes Strike 13 Rural Areas Across Alabama Mississippi

Severe storms ripped through 13 rural communities in Alabama and Mississippi. Fatalities and injuries were reported including a Bradford family disaster near Jasper and June Speegle in critical condition. Twisters damaged homes, stores, and relied on relief workers across Cross Roads Stewart Starkville and other towns.

Jasper Ala Alabama Mississippi White Settlement Fort Worth Tex Wilford E. Bradford Billie Lou Cross Roads June Speegle Bradford Manchester Pine Springs Sulligent Cullman Tom Dugan Macon Stewart Starkville Gattman Geerbrook iRitmichael Deerbrook Brooksville Monticello

Six Killed In Accidents Across Maryland Weekend

At least six people died in Maryland traffic crashes over the weekend, with four deaths in early Sunday hours. Victims include Peggy Barnes 23 Ridge St Marys County and Willie Bowser 39 of Millsboro Del, plus others in Baltimore and Harbeson areas. one fatality near Gettysburg Pa listed.

TRS Associated Press Maryland Gettysburg Peggy Barnes Ridge St. Marys County Maryland 235 Willie Bowser Millsboro Del U.S. 113 Berlin Ralph W. Witbanks Harbeson Lobrite Honeycutt Baltimore Baltimore-Washington Deiver Lesie Hamilton Little Whiteford Baltimore County Conowingo Dam

Two Businessmen Injured In Dorchester Plane Crash

Two Baltimore County business executives were seriously injured when their Piper Tri Pacer crashed into a thicket on Eliott Island, Fishing Bay, after the pilot was blinded by headlights from cars at an unlit airstrip. George L. Reid 44 of near Garrison, president of George L. Reid Inc., and William F. Chew 49 of Owings Mills were listed in critical condition, later reported improving at Cambridge Maryland Hospital.

Cambridge Baltimore County Dorchester County Eliott Island Fishing Bay George L. Reid Near Garrison George L. Reid Inc Wiliam F. Chew

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