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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1959

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Two Frederick youths convicted of stabbing in Magisterial Court

Donald Eugene Lyles age 18 of New Londons and Thomas B. Foreman 318 Centerville were found guilty of assault and battery in Magisterial Court. Magistrate Edward D. Storm deferred sentencing pending medical examinations. Witnesses Roger Smith and Shirley Jefferson testified to the scuffle at Saints Street tavern and Moore’s subsequent stabbing three times. Moore, a Clarksburg resident, remained hospitalized.

Frederick County Edward D. Storm Storm Moore Donald Eugene Lyles New Londons Thomas B. Foreman Centerville Samuel Moore Montgomery County Frederick Memorial Hospital Roger Smith AH Saints Street Foreman Shirley Jefferson East Ah: Saints Street Lyles Sam Clarksburg Sonny Eugene Lee Frederick Martin Richard Beachley Rt. 1 Middletown

Action On Nikirk Referred To Council

The Frederick County Bar Association met in executive session this morning and referred action on Edwin F. Nikirk, recently convicted of income tax evasion, to the Association's Executive Council for thorough investigation of the facts and law. President Charles A. Price announced the decision.

Bar Association Edwin F. Nikirk Nikirk Charles A. Price Frederick County Bar Association The Association Mr. Price John R. Fitzpatrick J. Vernon Summers Goodloe Byron David Weinberg

Snow Blankets Western Maryland Weekend

Snow covered Western Maryland with Garrett County reporting about four and a half inches and lighter amounts east to Frostburg. Chains were unnecessary as plows cleared roads and winds aided pavement removal. Temperatures eased toward normal with a warmer outlook through Thursday. Accidents included a 217 reading at Big Savage Mountain and 18 below in Garrett County. The Western Maryland Railway logged several snow totals around Elkins and Thomas.

Associated Press State Roads Commission Maryland Garrett County Frostburg Weather Bureau Mercury Big Savage Mountain Oakland Western Maryland Railay Glady W. Va Elkins Durbin Thomas, Wi

Senate Pay Of All Employes Disclosed In Report

The Senate for the first time in years released payroll details showing names titles and pay for each senator's staff for the July 1 to September 30 quarter. The quarterly data cover subcommittees and include clerks stenographers and aides with varied salaries, reflecting annualized figures if multiplied by four.

Washington Senate

Violent Crime Up Across the United States in 1959

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reported through nine months of 1959 violent crime rose nationwide with only a slight overall dip. Murder up four percent and forcible rapes three percent, aggravated assaults seven percent, and thefts over fifty dollars up one percent based on police data from 554 cities.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover

Cannon No. 1 Choice In NFL Draft

Billy Cannon LSU halfback was chosen as the No 1 pick in the NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. The Baton Rouge native, 23, scored 6 TDs this season and set LSU career marks, heading to the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi. The draft opened with 12 clubs selecting 20 players each as pro leagues chase top college talent.

Philadelphia Billy Cannon Louisiana State Cannon Los Angeles Rams Baton Rouge LSU Mississippi American Football League Chicago Cardinals George Izo Notre Dame Detroit Lions John Robinson Louisiana Washington Penn State Richie Lucas Green Bay Packers Tom Moore Vanderbilt Pittsburgh Steelers Jack Spikes Texas Christian Roger Davis Syracuse Chicago Bears Cleveland Jim Houston Ohio State Philadelphia Eagles Ron Burton Northwestern Baltimore Ron Mix Southern California San Francisco Monte Stickles New York Giants Lew Cordicone Clemson

Chief Main Buys Weller Property in Charles Town

Chief of Police Charles V. Main purchased the Weller property on West Second Street at a public sale at the courthouse this morning. He bid 316000 for the executor’s sale of Carrie J. Weller’s estate, with executors Charles B. Trailord and Edgar S. Wieller Jr. and attorneys Edward D. Storm and Mathias. The brick three story house near R. Ames Hendrickson will be converted into apartments, the Mains plan moving in on West Thirteenth Street. A separate notice reports a 400 pound safe with 38000 in cash taken from Community Oil Co. offices weekend, serving eastern West Virginia and Loudoun County, Virginia.

Charles V. Main Weller West Second Street Court House Chief Main Carrie J. Weller Charles B. Trailord Edgar S. Wieller Jr Edward D. Storm Mathias Em‘meri R. Bowlus R. Ames Hendrickson Main West Thirteenth Street Charles Town W. Va Community Oil Co Loudoun County Virginia

Candidates differ on use of aid for birth control

Washington AP five possible Democratic contenders for the 1960 presidential nomination agree the United States should not force birth control programs on underdeveloped nations. Rockefeller and others say aid could include information if requested, but not as a prerequisite for foreign aid funds. Spokesman Alonzo Smith noted no foreign aid funds have been used for birth control information and none are planned. Other candidates called for noncoercive aid and a stance against imposing policies, while some supported considering requests for birth control programs where population growth affects economic welfare.

Washington United States Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller U.S Alonzo Smith International Cooperation Administration Smith Richard M. Nixon California Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn Adlai E. Stevenson G. Mennen Williams Michigan Kennedy Williams

Election results set nine Chamber of Commerce directors

The Chamber of Commerce announced the election of nine officials to two year terms beginning January 1. Voters from 255 of 370 members cast ballots for a slate of 18 candidates including Ray H. Smith Eugene A. Kefauver Weredith S. Young Richard F. e Robert F. Nicodemus J. Ipk Austin J Harold Hooper Raymond Brenant and Casper E. Cline Jr. Hammond urged downtown merchants to finalize window displays by 7 p.m. and reminded of the coloring contest deadline at midnight.

Jaime Chamber of iCommerce Board of Directors Ray H. Smith Eugene A. Ke Fauver Building and Trades Weredith S. Young Richard F_e Robert’ _F. Nicodemus Diivision J. Ipk Austin National Industrial J. Harold Hooper Raymond Brenant Public Service Casper E. Cline Jr Repsa Richard D. Hammond Chamber To Commerce Frederick Hammond

Bitter Cold Grips Entire East Seaboard

A severe cold spell swept the eastern seaboard with Florida records and deep freezes elsewhere. Miami bottomed at 43 degrees, a date record. Montgomery Alabama hit 20 degrees, a new low for the era. Snow flurries touched the Appalachians to western New York as Fraser Colorado fell to zero.

Associated Press Florida Miami Montgomery Ale Maine Weather Bureau Texas Dakotas Mississippi Valley New York Fraser Colo

Maryland Holiday Death Toll Five

The Associated Press reports five people died in Maryland traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving weekend. Ephie Bovender, 57, of Oxon Hill, died from a skull fracture after a Friday collision on Indianhead Highway. He was thrown 40 feet from his car. his wife and the other driver, Paul Connelly of Lexington Park, were injured. Bovender’s death raised the 1959 toll to 472, up from 452 last year.

Associated Press Maryland Today Ephie Bovender Oxon Hill Indianhead

Five Day Weather Forecast From The Associated Press

Temperatures will average near normal with a warming trend Tuesday through Thursday. Colder conditions expected Friday and Saturday. Rain likely Thursday or Friday totaling about half an inch. Normal highs in the 40s to 50s, lows 28 to 35, higher mountain lows mid 20s.

Associated Press

Military Courts In Cuba Open

In Pinar del Rio two Americans and three Cubans go on trial in a military camp theatre for taking part in an armed band aimed at overthrowing Castro. The prosecution seeks the death penalty for Austin Frank Young and a Batista army Cuban. others face 30-year terms. In absentia ten defendants are also listed.

Pinar del Rio Cuba Fidel Castro Castro Austin Frank Young Miami Fla Fugencio Batista Fernando Pinena Beriot Peter John Lambton Nassau Bahamas J Army Havana Rafael del Pino

Local Talent Shines at Yale Festival Christmas Program

Winchester hosts two Yale Festival events this Thursday with county Homemakers clubs presenting afternoon and evening programs. Highlights include vocal solos, piano pieces, duets and a chorus, led by Mrs. Merril Remsberg and others, with exhibits to guide Yale season prep.

Winchester Hell Homemakers Wiil Yale Hiram Winchester Toom Hiram Winchester Merril Remsberg Jefferson Club Donald Sullivan Carol Freed Gambrill Park Club O Holy ’ Phillips Thayser Herbert Robbins Charles Anglesbee Charles Putman Harry Staley Edward Mantz Edward Pearl Russell Casile Freed Viola Bird Mitten Fry James Honn Saucks Eric Biser Jiam Shreve Preston Smith Palmer Snook Robert Tuck Elmer Michael Robert Hess George Popp Robert Haines Willard Stevens Charles Remsberg Liebestraum Viola.Bird Sperry L. Storm R . Patty Lou Cline James Goodman Ethan Book

Eisenhower to Discuss Tour and Steel Strike on TV

President Eisenhower will address domestic issues and the steel strike on a 15 minute nationwide TV and radio broadcast starting at 7 15 pm EST on Thursday. He will outline a 22 000 mile tour to 12 nations in Europe Asia and Africa and first discuss the Dec 3 22 trip abroad including strengthening cooperation for security and progress toward world peace with justice. He will also touch on the domestic economy.

Washington Eisenhower White House Andrews Air Force Maryland Europe Asia Africa Iserhower

Holiday Traffic Fatalities Drop Across Nation

Holiday travel led to a mix of crashes and fires with 102 hours of monitoring. Four died in a Lutcher Louisiana crash. two multi-fatal incidents occurred in Merrill Wisconsin and Bristol Rhode Island totaling ten deaths. Fires claimed up to three lives in Florida Georgia and Kentucky amid severe early winter weather.

Lutcher Oakman Okla Anothe Bradford Holstein Iowa Merrill Wis Bristol R. I Grove Fla Southern Pines Bardwell National Safety Council Associated Press

Eisenhower wins unanimous backing for world tour

Washington AP reports congressional leaders from both parties pledge unanimous support for President Eisenhower ahead of his forthcoming world tour. Fulbright, Rayburn, Johnson, Dirksen and other lawmakers praise the plan to travel for personal diplomacy with free nations. Eisenhower intends to outline U S objectives and seek possible groundwork for a future summit with the Soviets, while avoiding long-term commitments.

Washington Eisenhower William Fi D-Arks Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright India Fulboght House Sam Rayburn Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson United States Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Thomas E. Morgan House Foreign Affairs Committee John W MccCormack Massachusetts Richard M. Nixon Alexander Wiley Charles A. ‘Halleck Indiana Rober B. Chiperfield House Foreign Affairs Group Christian A. Herter Robert D. Murphy White House John Sparkman

Freed Seeks Immunity For Testimony In Payola Probe

New York disc jockey Alan Freed, a central figure in a grand jury Payola inquiry, appeared for questioning and said he would testify only if granted immunity. He arrived with his wife and a lawyer and noted the need for immunity before answering further questions.

New York Rock ‘Nn Alan Freed Freed

Living Room Of Beach House Vanishes Into Atlantic Ocean

In Atlantic Beach New York Nat Wynn awoke to find his living room missing with a 60 foot lawn strip dock and cabana gone too. Police linked the event to dredging work widening Reynold's Channel which sucked out earth beneath a sea wall pulling the home interior into the channel. Sand from the dredge was pumped to a eroded beach nearby as the company sent pile drivers ashore.

Atlantic Beach N.Y Nat Wynn Wynn Edith Long Island New York City Queens Long Beach Reynold

Party Chief Addresses Red Meet in Budapest

Janos Kadar opened the Hungarian Communist party congress stating Soviet troops will stay as long as needed. Khrushchev arrived and was welcomed by Kadar as Western critics at the UN prepared renewed debate on Hungary.

Budapest Hungary Janos Kadar Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Kadar Sustlev MTUI Building Workers Trade Union Kamishchev

Weekend Weather Fluctuates With Snow Flurries

A cold wind swept the area with a high near 35 and scattered snow squalls in the county. Temperatures rise to around 40 tomorrow then dip to 25 by night with thawing and freezing cycles continuing. Rainfall totals reach about 2.57 inches for December so far, with 0.80 inches Friday and 0.25 inches Saturday.

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