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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1955

Page

10

Feeser Bid Tops Mt Airy High School project

Allen Feeser, a Taneytown contractor, submitted the apparent low bid of 308953 for the Mt Airy high school construction. The Carrell County Board of Education opened bids this morning and interim superintendent Samuel W. Jenness said final action had not been taken. The school will house about 350 students and include 12 classrooms, two science rooms, two home economics rooms, a shop, cafeteria, kitchen, auditorium gymnasium and library.

Allen Feeser Taneytown Carrell County Board of Education Mt. Airy Samuel W. Jenness Jenness

Warrants target former Delaware state senator Cannon

Maryland State Police hold warrants for R. A. Cannon of Seaford about 45 for exceeding 70 mph and not stopping his car on November 12. Auto agency owner allegedly sped along US 13, reached 100 mph, crossed into Maryland, shouted he would not return and claimed to be a state senator before disappearing. Cannon, a former senator, was defeated in the last election.

Salisbury Delaware Maryland R. A. Cannon Seaford Cannon Calvin C. Jones Jones

Judge Denies Writs in Habeas Case for Two Prisoners

Judge Patrick M. Schnautter denied writs of habeas corpus sought by two House of Correction inmates. Marvin Wilhelm of Saltimore county faced a weapon charge while James Armstrong serves three years for break in and larceny related offenses. The judge rejected claims the terms exceed statutory limits and noted the petitions resembled appeals not permitted in habeas action.

Patrick M. Schnautter Schnauller

Change to Washington draft defers most fathers

A Selective Service spokesman said a forthcoming change to draft regulations will defer most fathers. The plan would set the call order for eligible registrants aged 18 to 26, including delinquents, volunteers, nonvolunteers with no children, and men with children or over 26.

Washingson Selective Service

Not Satisfied With SRC Plan For Trucks

FROSTBURG Aldif The Mountain rate Safer Commit tee has voted to notify the State Roads Commission that it is not satisfied with its plan for more stringent regulation of truck traffic on Big Savage Mountain. Five persons were killed Oct. 19 when the brakes on a huge truck failed and the vehicle plunged down the mountain, through Frostburg, to Cumberland where it crashed into a car. Track runaways on the long grade have been common. The committee headed by Ralph Race met to discuss the roads commission's plan for signs on the mountain warning trucks to use lower gear and caution on steep grades.

Frostburg Aldif Mountain Rate Safer Committee State Roads Commission Big Savage Mountain Cumberland Ralph Race The Roads Commission Big Savage Paul Burke Maryland Traffic Safety Balane Tvet Legislative Council

William Tell Act After Drinking Bout Fatal To One

A clash at a Knox County home following a drinking party ended with Raymond V. Baker mortally wounded by James Bowerman. Bowerman, 40, fired a pistol at Baker who then wore a pepper box on his head as a target. Baker died from a head wound. Bowerman faces murder charges. Witness Tester Wrinkle and others testified about the sequence. The men had drank at a tavern after work and later at McCall’s house before Bowerman showed weapons. Baker urged Bowerman to shoot at a pepper box and Bowerman fired, killing Baker. Coroner Carl Hickam noted they were close friends.

Anoaville Tenn Teo Knox Lastughy Raymond V. Baker Knox County James Bowerman Iin Win Bowerman Bil McCall Baker McCall Bower Carl Hickam

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Looms Over City Traffic

Thanksgiving will close most stores for a day and a half with groceries open Wednesday afternoon. Banks and post offices will observe holiday hours. Santa Claus will open the Yule shopping season Saturday evening with Mayor Derr turning on Christmas displays. Many workers will have Thursday off and schools enjoy a four day break for Thanksgiving.

Weather Bureau Santa Claus John A. Derr Ruval Industries Fairchild Aircraft Company Hagerstown

Federal aid urged to spur new industries and jobs

A Senate House Economic subcommittee heard that the greatest federal help for unemployment would be to fund private plant building in new industries. Toledo official William N. Batt Jr described a local program that produced 3,000 jobs in 18 months with loans and guarantees, proposing a revolving fund to sustain plants and manufacturers until full employment returns. A separate note reports a truck struck a window on West Fourth Street causing about 10 dollars in home damage and 25 dollars to the truck, with no charges filed.

Washington Senate House William N. Batt Jr Toledo Toan Guarantee Authority Mollie Zmmmerman Set Denver

Two Thieves Styled Like Jesse James In Maryland

Frederick county youths Thomas Bell and Harry Bell were sentenced by Associate Judge Patt M. Knauffer for a months long spree of thefts from churches to cars. Bell 23 received six years in the House of Correction with suspended terms on other charges, while his brother faced a State Reformatory sentence. Police recovered much stolen property on the Bells' father's property, with defense arguing family abuse shaped the youths.

Frederick County House of Correction State Reformatory Patt M. Knauffer Thomas Bernard Bell Alry RFD Horace F. Kline Harry I. Belles Jesse James Kline Reformatory Bell C. S. Shadowen Washington Thomas Stalen Shadowen Thomas Bell Robert Kirby Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick Old Us Cl Wnbur Carson Beli John W. Brostus Dy Cits Sworth Roswell Newton Ashby Conn Bal Jenger Creek Joseph Ford Road A. Ridgers Labrivtown Parker Danerts- Ton Bo Lone Chargerworth Belonamg John Weaver Maryland

Marie Dionne Sister Marie Inanemia Treatment In Montreal

A Dionne quintuplet family spokesman says Marie, the frailest sister, is being treated for anemia at Notre Dame de Lisperance Hospital in Montreal. Doctors ordered a month of rest as she leaves the Quebec convent where she had entered to escape the life of a nun. The family reports parents Oliva and Mrs Dionne will visit from Callander, Ontario, over the weekend. Marie had left the convent eight months after entering and returned after the death of Emilie in 1954.

Montreal Dionne Quintuplets Marie Quebec City Notre Dame de Iisperance Oliva Dionne Callander Qat Emilie

Johnson Demands War On Republicans

Lyndon B. Johnson, Senate Majority Leader, urged Texas Democrats to wage war on the GOP and align with a strong presidential ticket. An overflow crowd of 1600 hissed a call for a Texas delegation to back the majority choice at the next national convention, signaling tensions with Gov. Allan Shivers over future endorsements. Johnson framed the issue as a fight against Republican responsiveness to “fat cats” and urged unity behind the party’s plan.

Whitney Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Republican Party Johnson Texas Gov Allan Shivers Democratic Jeaders Shivers Um Né Eisenhower Ite Adlai Stevenson

Purchaser Identified in Longmont Airliner Bombing

Lyman Brown identified John Gilbert Graben in a police lineup as the man who bought 20 to 25 sticks of dynamite days before the United Air Lines crash near Longmont Colorado on November 1, killing 44. Dist. Atty Berit AL Keating said the identification is a key link in the evidence chain. Graham, 23, is accused of murdering his mother to collect insurance. federal officials say he admitted the bombing, then repudiated that statement.

Graham Denver R Lyman Brown John Gilbert Graben Brown United Air Lines Longmont Colo Brown Bros Krenning Here Denver FBI Berit AL Keating Dave Kime

Five Former Security Officials Executed in Soviet Georgia

London reports five former security officials in the Georgian Soviet Republic were executed for treason and crimes against the Soviet Union. The broadcast did not name specific individuals tied to Lavrentiy Beria’s former regime, but noted purges after his fall and ongoing power struggles within Georgian security. A series of linked testimonies noted property seizures and theft, with Det. Sergt. A Norman Dietz among witnesses and State's Attorney Samuel W. Bareek prosecuting the case.

London Tiflis Soviet Union Lavrenty Keri Moscow Siths Unis Warner Kaelia Ath Vins Wees Certgin Imhiehmelntss Broadicay Bell Farm Karby I. Krhme Sergt A. Norman Dietz Frederick Dawns Samuel W. Bareek

Polio Vaccine Push in Maryland Reaches 100000 Shots

The Maryland State Health Department reports private physicians have administered about 100000 polio vaccine shots to youngsters. Urban areas show high return rates for second injections, while rural counties lag with as low as 50 percent returning. Overall, physicians say vaccine distribution has proceeded well with continued private and public efforts. Archbishop Thomas Sinn died in England at age 84 from pneumonia, a noted figure in the Catholic Church.

Baltimore State Health Department Maryland National Foundation For Health Department Flared Pavens Department Bureau of Preventive Medicine Davens England Britain Arcishop Thomas Sinne County Tipperary Ireland Shime Middlesbrough Pius XI

Brazilian Army Seizes Coup Crisis in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's Congress and army moved to keep provisional President Ramos in office after a bloodless coup ousted Luz and installed Ramos. Troops surrounded Cate's apartment as authorities prevented his return, while Congress approved a resolution to bar Cate until further notice. A separate crash damaged two vehicles with minor injuries.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazilia Congress Neren Ramos Joao Cafe Filho Case Ramos Rio Supreme Court Associated Press Sao Paulo Cate Dhanner Deputies Carlos Coimbra da Luz Luz Juscelino Kubitschek Getulio Vargas Henrique Teixeira Lott Senate Cafe Vargas Republic Army Cale Chamber of Deputies

Relaxing Rules For Christmas Packages

Post Office Department eases rules to allow personal messages inside packages and second class mail. Sender liable for fines previously, now allowed with a note on the outside and an extra stamp. Policy takes effect Monday.

Washington i Post Office Department

Men Go For Cosmetics Too Hollywood Consultant Says

Beverly Hills report states a facial makeup consultant to many film stars earns brisk business in cosmetics for men. Aida Gres, a French born expert, explains how husbands and men of actresses seek skincare, noting some American men care more about it than their partners.

Cosmetics Hollywood Beverly Hills Aida Gres Mama Poppa Miss Grey U.S Europe

Eisenhower And Cabinet At His Camp

Eisenhower hosts a two hour cabinet and NSC session at Camp David on a mountain top in Maryland and plans to return to Gettysburg after the meeting. Key aides McCann and Harlow present. talk centers on the State of the Union message due to Congress.

Thurmont Eisenhower White House Congress Kevin McCann Bryce Harlow Camp David Catoctin National Security Council State Dulles Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U. S USN Air Agriculture Benson James C. Hagerty New McKay Summerfield Ten Security Planning Board Denver Laurel Lodge National Park Service Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt Gettysburg Defense Wilson Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Security Council Out Nixon Dulles Wilson Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission

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