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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1957

Page

8

Land condemned for Frederick High School athletic fields

A Circuit Court jury scrutinized valuations from $55,035.80 to $87,500 for 12 073 acres condemned by the Fredericks County Board of Education for athletic fields and a playground at Frederick High School. Hamilton Homes Inc. owns the tract. Witnesses included Ned S. Zeller Calvi n Lohr and Asa H Watkins with figures based on per acre values and potential subdivision output. The jury viewed the land after opening statements as the school board waived a 1 foot easement and Hamilton Homes conceded condemnation rights. The board noted reduced play fields for the new junior high school. Also noted was a farm program sign up period set by the agriculture department from January 13 to March 7.

Fredericks County Board of Education Calvin 5. Lohr Frederick Asa H. Watkins Hamilton Homes Watkins Miliry Hagerstown Philip Wertheimer Bir Wertheimer College West Seventh Street Zeiler Albert M. Mercer Kline Toll Gate Manor Stewart Manor Lansdale Tube Company Grove Boulevard Robert E.clapp,jr Benjamin B. Rosenstock Irvine Rutledge

Man Guilty On Vehicle Charges In Local Court

A city man was found guilty of two motor vehicle charges in Magisterial court. Kenneth Queen received a suspended six month sentence and a 175 dollar fine plus costs for reckless and drunken driving in an accident at North Court and West Church streets. Queen must enter a mental hospital, surrender his license, and pay for care, with periodic progress reports required. Robert Eugene Eaton was fined 13 dollars for speeding on U S 40 west of Frederick. Another case saw David West acquitted of destroying Lt. Frank Dorsey’s property after painting and cleaning disputes.

House of Correction Willburn Sheffield Jr Kenneth Queen North Court Street West Church Street Charles V. Main J Queen Pat Mossburg Criiser Court and Church Aubrey David Grosenickle Ccourt -House Robert Eugene Eaton RFD Big Pool State Police U.S. 40 Frederick David West Bartonsville Edward J_Smith Frank Dorsey West Dorsey Bartensville

By pass planned for Rockville bottleneck opening

Road construction will allow traffic from Frederick and Montgomery County to bypass the Rockville bottleneck as the Washington National Pike extends toward Montrose and old US 240. Completion is expected early December, with Montrose road links and a west side 24 foot strip widening US 240 near Bethesda to improve northwestbound routes. Residents commuting to Washington anticipate smoother trips once Montrose road opens.

Rockville Montgomery Avenue Montrose Road Montrose Washington Montgomery County T. Edgie Russell Frederick Montrose Avenue Washington National ‘Pike U.S. 240 Pooks Hill Bethesda Montrose Roads Georgetown Washington Nation Pike Beane Rockette

Editors Accused Of Unfairness To Labor In Coverage

George Harrison of APL CIO charged New Orleans editors with bias in McClellan committee coverage. He said newspapers hide that dishonesty and racketeering involve both businessmen and labor leaders and urged a fair shake for labor in reporting.

New Orleans George iHarrison APL- Cio McClellan Committee Harrison Associated Press Y . Harrison Brotherhood of Railway

Judge Sentences Man Who Once Was Empl oyee for Girls

A Montgomery County judge sentenced James R. Brown, 32, a former Gaithersburg handyman, to 2 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a Rockville home and stealing $8. The case was heard in the Montgomery County Circuit Court under Judge Thomas M. Anderson.

Barrett Patrick Mil Schnauffer Rockville, Md Gaithersburg Thomas M. Anderson Montgomery County Circuit Court James R. Brown Rockville

Anti-Gaming Meeting In Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County hosts a meeting on licensing jai alai amid concerns about criminal elements. Hirsch of Miami says principal stockholders of Auditing Auditoriums Inc. will be revealed soon and defends the sponsor against claims that jail terms would invite undesired people.

Jai Alai Maryland Anne Arundel County Howard Hirsch Miami Fla Auditoriums Inc Jailfail Hirsch Id

Snow Blankets Large Areas With Hazardous Roads

The report notes heavy snow in the south central and northern border regions with accumulations up to seven feet near Las Vegas New Mexico and 5 to 18 inches across the panhandle and southern Plains. Temperatures stay below freezing in the snow belt and winds raged in California up to 85 mph causing extensive damage but no serious injuries.

Tre Associated Press Jim Las Vegas Texas Panhandle Texas New Amexico South Plains Dumas Tex Oklahoma Amarillo New Mexico Tucumcari Oklaahoma Mississippi Valley Texas Gulf Coast Great Lakes Iowa Panthe Suuesickm Atu Tauan California

Wrong Dose Soon Fatal in Houston Case

A laboratory technician in Houston faces a fatal dosing case after a nurse allegedly gave two ounces of a solution to Mrs. Van Alstine, 67. The incident prompted police inquiry and possible grand jury referral while concerns rise about the accompanying court actions regarding a jet arena project. Opponents plan a protest tonight with attorney Downey Rice of Washington scheduled to speak.

Houston Tex Nash Pee van Alstine H- W. Rodgers Jet Ala Will Downey. Rice Washington

Missionary in Ecuador Faces Threat as Auca Attack Looms

Kansas City radio broadcast aired a plea for Dr. Wolfred Tidmarsh an English missionary surrounded by the Auca in Ecuador. The tape urged the savages not to slay him while reports said earlier American missionaries were killed.

Kansas City Ecuador Wolfred Anyoone Tidman Christi Oglan River Rodgers Nash Rachel Saint Arkansas Miss Saint Nate’ Saint jVam Alstine

Communist claim on popular fronts to seize power

A Moscow communique from the world Communist leaders says popular fronts can seize power peacefully in capitalist countries with united workers and parties. It urges more conferences to coordinate action and notes the working class could win state power without civil war. The text, broadcast by Peiping radio, frames Western capitalism as doomed and communism as humanity’s savior. In other news, the Junior Fire Company responded to a chimney fire at 200 block West Fifth Street with no damage reported.

Gein Rial Wisconsin Bernice Worden Plainfield Jan Mary Hogan Worden Hogan Impuke Associated Press Kenneth Engelman Wautoma Methodist Charen Geinl Soviet Union Inter Engelman Tindace London Yugoslavia Moscow Mfhe Peiping Radio Communist Parties Ibroad Redi Hemnex West Fifth Street

Aggression Thermometer Dictates Nuclear Retaliation

London reports Allied diplomats discuss an aggression thermometer to define when nuclear retaliation would be instantly permissible. NATO would have a consensus on thresholds for Red attacks and a plan for immediate use of atomic and hydrogen weapons.

London Atlantic NATO

Madcap of Night Clubs Dead at 82

Betty Henderson a flamboyant figure in New York night clubs and the Metropolitan Opera House died at 82 at her Fifth Avenue home. The widow of a millionaire she was a lavish entertainer and poet known for public stunts and travel. Her bold acts with photographers long kept her in the spotlight.

New York Betty Henderson Metropolitan Opera House Betty Elizabeth Hender Millonaire jolt _man Avegus Henderson Wax Sherry Metropolitas Opera House Marlene Dietrich Alis. Henderson

Arab leaders urge end of war in Algeria mediation bid

Morocco King Mohammed V and Tunisia's Habib Bourguiba offered to mediate peace talks between France and Algerian rebels amid a three year conflict. No response yet from French officials or the Algerian National Liberation Front as UN debate on the revolt looms next week.

Rabat Morocco Algeria France Mohammed V Habib Bourguiba Tunisia Algerian National Liberation Front NLF United Nations

West Virginia Pulp Buys Virginia Folding Box

New York reports West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co completed a merger acquiring Virginia Folding Box Co Inc. in an exchange of 155000 West Virginia common shares for all Folding Box stock. Folding Box, a major tobacco packaging supplier, will operate as a West Virginia subsidiary before becoming a division.

New York Virginia Folding Box Co Inc West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co Am Exchange West ‘Virginia Folding Box Virginia Folding “Box Isi West Virginia

Five Day Weather Forecast From The Associated Press

Temperatures will run three to five degrees below normal with a cold weekend and a slight warmup early next week. Rain or snow possible Sunday through Monday with mountain snow flurries Wednesday. Precipitation totals about one half to one inch. Highs mid 40s in the mountains to near 50 in the east, with lows from the mid 20s in the mountains to the 30s in Delaware and Maryland sections.

Associated Press Sis Delaware Maryland

Treasures Sold To Settle Estate Of Texas Woman

Wealthy Dallas widow Mrs. Carmody dies in 1955 and her estate plans a private sale of antique silver sets urns and wedding gifts. Contents valued at about $75 000 will move to a Dallas warehouse for storage before appraisal and possible sale by the estate executor J N Garrity. Items include ivory dominoes ivory clock and a large silver collection tied to the Caromody heirlooms with sale to be conducted after expert evaluation by Neiman Marcus officials.

Dallas Carmody Pinkerton Betane Ae Neiman-Marcus Co T. J.J Corsicana Tex Bank End Tai Ays Iple Stor

Squillante Jailed for Extortion on Long Island

Vincent Squillante, 40, a reputed boss in Nassau County garbage contracts, was indicted on extortion and related charges along with his brother Louis and associate Carmen De Cabia. The trio faces accusations tied to fuel and trash hauling at Mitchel Air Force Base, with a third party paying $3,909 after threats. Police arrested the defendants following the grand jury action.

Mineola Vincent Squillante Squillante Albert Pan Brotherl Nassau County Long Island New York City New York Washington Senate Grand Jury Louis- Hane Nunzio Cartmen de Cabia Nassau Suffolk County Cart- Men's Assa de Cabia Aise Mitchel Air Force Base Angelo Recchia Air Force Base Louillante Gr

Plane Turbulence Injures 16 Aboard Western Air Lines Flight

A Western Air Lines flight carrying 33 aboard bounced through downdrafts near Ontario and Las Vegas, injuring 16 including two stewardesses. Diane Hallock of Los Angeles and Sue Etzel of San Diego were unconscious along with several passengers. Four remained unconscious at Los Angeles Airport. The captain reported belt warnings as the jet arrived.

Los Angeles Western Air Lines Here Ontario DCSB Diane Hal‘lock Sue Etzel San Diego Los Angeles International Airport Las Vegas Nev W. C. Steen Azusa

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