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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1955

Page

9

State Police Expose Gambling Ring at Turners Station

State Police raided a Baltimore County gambling operation at Turners Station last week without informing county authorities. Investigators estimated the business earned about six million dollars annually with some 500 numbers writers linked to the setup. Six men were arrested. County officials planned to review a police report while courts decide on possible grand jury action.

Baltimore Turners Station Baltimore Courty Baltimore County Hamilton R. Atkinson Atkinson John E. Raine Jr

Rabid Fox Bites Child in Catskill Area

A six year old girl, Nancy, was bitten by a roaming fox at a picnic area near Corona, Catskill. The fox was shot by Roland Lindemann after the bite. Rabies test confirmed the animal. authorities urge immediate antirabies serum treatment for the child. Police broadcast a general alarm to 13 eastern states. NBC planned to air an appeal during the World Series telecast.

Catskill N.Y Nancy National Broadcasting Co Roland Lindemann State Health Department Lindemann

Gen Julius Ochs Adler dies at 62 in New York Times

Maj Gen Julius Ochs Adler, general manager and first vice president of the New York Times, died today at age 62 after an illness. He underwent WWI era surgery, returned to duties briefly, and was readmitted to New York Hospital in August. He retired at the end of 1954 after reaching mandatory retirement age.

New York Julius Ochs Adler New York Times Adler New York Hospital Wth Infantry Dinsion Aine

Eddie Stanky Named Manager of Giants Farm Club

New York Giants choose Eddie Stanky to manage their top farm club the Minneapolis Millers of the AAA American Association. Stanky formerly with St Louis Cardinals was ousted May 28 and will reportedly earn 812,500, higher than his prior St Louis salary, with Cardinals covering the difference.

NEW York Eddie Stanks Fiers Louis Cardinal Manazer New York Giants Minneapolis Millers Alan Stanky Cardinal Wail Bill Rienex Giants Citcher Leo Durocher Stanky Cardinals

Youth and Two Girls Shot at Waldorf Tavern

In Waldorf early today a 19 year old and two girls aged 15 and 16 were shot during an admission dispute. They were taken to Prince Georges County Hospital in Cheverly in serious condition. Robert Armstrong identified as the boy. Sylvester Makle 65 of Waldorf and Harold L. Gray 22 of Indian Head charged with assault with a deadly weapon. All injured and accused are Negro.

Waldorf Prince Georges County Hosital Cheverly Robert Armstrong Sylvester Makle Harold L. Gray Indian Head

Business As Usual After Saturday Fire At Urbana Inn

Fire damaged the Peter Pan Inn in Urbana with roof repairs begun and a projected loss under 10000 dollars. Owner Richard Baumgardner said rooms on the second floor will be replastered, the dining rooms mostly undamaged, and the kitchen reopened by one o'clock as the inn resumed its weekend crowd of about 1800 patrons. Two women visited during firefighting and waited for lunch.

Urbana Peter Pan Inn Richard Baumgardner Baumgardner Ile

Wide Area Drenched by Heavy Rains Across Plains States

The Associated Press reports showers pounded a broad area from west central Texas to eastern South Dakota. Wichita saw 4 to 7 inches of rain yesterday, forcing about 150 people to evacuate. Water reached waist depth in parts of the city and more than 75 residents evacuated. Oklahoma City experienced last night’s flash floods in southern districts as rain extended through central and northern Oklahoma. Storms subsided in the Carolinas and Southeast, while Charlotte logged 1.87 inches for a two day total near 6 inches. Autumn weather persisted elsewhere across the nation.

Associated Press Plains States Texas South Dakota Wichita Ram Oklahoma City Oklahoma Carolinas Charlotte N.C

Two Local Girls Are Honorary Marshalls

Two Frederick county girls were named Honorary Marshalls at Hood College in a ceremony in Broddeck Hall. June Miller, top junior, and Wars Thomas, another junior, were selected among twelve yearly honorees. Both girls will serve as ushers at college events and participate in student activities.

Frederickk County Broddeck Hall Hood College June Miller Ralph Jt Viller Brunswick Wars Thomas John BR Thomas Ehiasen Y Cabinet Miss Miller Ovent Wises Thomas Hood Drexel Institute Philadelphia

Five to six dead in crash of two planes near Tatum

Early today a Stratojet bomber and an Army liaison plane collided near Tatum New Mexico. Five or six are feared dead with an injured second lieutenant identified as William D. Borgen. Heavy rains hinder wreckage search as planes from Clovis and Kirtland bases investigate and authorities warn of possible radioactive cargo.

TATUM N. M. Uir New Mexico Lea County General Hospital Hobbs William D. Borgen 63Rd Tucson Ariz Yatum Clovis Air Force Base Air Search and Rescue Service Hobbs News-Sun Sheriff's Department New Mexico Air Force Walker Air Force Base Roswell Clyde H. Camp Jr Kirtland Afb

Francis Scott Key Post toy drive aids Christmas giving

One of the most successful toy collections in recent years was held Saturday morning by the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion as part of its annual drive to refurbish toys for Christmas. Large donations included two and three wheel bicycles wagons and even a toy fire engine. Maryland State School for the Deaf students Cub Scouts and Sons of the Legion aided. Wilbur Baker praised donors and drivers of the trucks. The Winchester Trail shop will open Mondays and Thursdays at 7 30 pm for Legion members and others to redo toys. William H S Miller leads Monday sessions and Rodney Leatz oversees Thursday sessions. The toy distribution on Christmas Eve has long been a Key Post project bringing joy to many children.

Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Maryland State School For Sons of the Legion Legionnaires Wilbur Baker Itax Committee Legion Winchester Trail William H. 5. Miller Rodney Leatz Santa Claus

Hole in East Saint Street Halts Traffic

City street department workers blocked a section of East Saint Street after a hole appeared this afternoon. Lease Bussard reported spotting the hole, and crews found an abandoned well beneath the break.

City Street East Saint Street

Strike ends for Michigan Bell workers after brief walkout

A strike by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. employees was settled today just about ninety minutes after starting at 6 am. The settlement ends the labor action at the company’s plants and offices in Detroit.

Detroit TRAON Michigan Bell Telephone Co

Market declines in New York on sails deals

The market weakened today in New York as trading fell for a third straight session amid moderate declines on sailing related deals.

New York

Yankees Take Early Lead In Six Inning World Series Game

Yankees jump to five runs in the first inning as Brooklyn trails 3 1 after six frames Duke Snider leaves game hurt chasing a fly ball and retires from the contest.

Yankees Brooklyn Duke Snider

Prisoners Quit Road Gang On First Day Out

Freddie Clark Jr. from Baltimore and Roscoe Allen Barker Vickers of Vickers Virginia quit the road gang on the Shookstown Edgewood road. Each was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for loitering. Sheriff Horace M. Alexander recalled they had been at work only a few hours when listed as missing and a general lookout was issued around 10:30 AM.

Freddie Clark Jr Baltimore Roscoe Allen Barker Vickers Shookstown-Edgewood Horace M. Alexander Clark Barker

September records show cool, dry month with near frost risk

Last month was among the coolest September on record with no measureable Wedegree days. Airport data show a high of 86 and average 65.4, below normal by 3.1. September 27 posted a 42 degree low, first killing frost around Oct 18. Dry month with 1.50 inches total rain, mostly on one day.

Frederick Ladth

Fined $25 On Charges Dating From Last July

In a light session of Trial Magistrate's Court this morning H Hall of Baltimore was fined $25 and costs for failed left lane driving after a collision on U S 40 east last July. Other fines: Ray G Baugher warned to be off streets at night. Collateral forfeited by William Cantler for speeding. Ralph Hamilton and Minnie Johnson fined for speed violations. Robert Draper and Elmer Stanton cited for speeding on US 40. Multiple offenses listed with varying fines and penalties.

Herman H. Hall Baltimore H. Reese Shoemaker Jr U. S. 40 East WY. L. Guilmino Ray G. Baugher East Second Street Set. A William Cantler Poolesville West All Saints Street Ralph R. Hamilton Mt. Airy North Beniz Street Del Sgt Dietz Elmer F. Stanton Cleveland Minnie I. Johnson RFD Hagerstown Robert N Draper Alan D. Martin William W. Dudderar North Rentz Street William A. Boone Jr

Won't Be Lulled By Criticism Of Program

Philadelphia Deputy Attorney General William F. Tompkins told the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference the Justice Department will not be deterred by attacks on its use of ex-Communists and confidential informers as witnesses. He labeled the Communist Movement a criminal menace and defended informed witness strategies despite later repudiations by some witnesses, such as Harvey Matusow.

Philadelphia Willam F. Tompkins Justice Department Chiefs of Police Tompkins Department Internal Security Division Harvey Matusow

Tribesmen Flee After Attacks In Atlas Mountains

Tribesmen retreat in the Atlas after weekend guerrilla strikes in eastern Morocco and near the Spanish frontier. French authorities report 11 Europeans killed at Immouzer des Marmouchas, including three women and two children, as French tanks planes and troops push back the Berber band. Outposts at Tizi Qouzli and Bou Zined were attacked. Bou Zined lies near the Spanish zone and is reachable by an international road.

Rabat Atlas Mountains Morocco Immouzer Des Marmouchas Lof Fez Tizi Qouzli Abd el Krim Bou Zined

Suit Over House in Warfield Acres Filed for 5000

Lambert-Nant dispute claims unremedied defects in Warfield Acres property bought in 1954. Base issues include sinking foundations, cracked walls, displaced sills, and falling plaster. Plaintiffs seek 5000 damages. defendants allegedly failed to perform promised repairs.

Warfield Acres Woodville Milton H. Lambert Prentiss W. van Sant Airy Lamberts Robert E. Clapp, Jr Imyrnen Pronerty Wartistd Aarne iVan Sants North Bend Road Catonsville Lambert van Sants Austin R. Fox Calvert Fire Insurance Company Harry Gruber, Jr Woodsboro H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr Clapp Fox Maryland 71 Gruber

Criminal Appeals Set For Trial In Circuit Court

A batch of criminal appeals, mostly minor charges, are scheduled for trial in Circuit Court starting Monday October 17. First day assignments include Glenn O Neal reckless driving Liard W Remsburg improper turn James O Jenkins failing to stop Robert J Unger reckless driving Harvey J Kauffman as salt and batte Alton M Myers non-support Rey R Messner drunk on street reckless driving James A Stull interal passing Kenneth L Toms illegal use of plates Louis G Hammond executing 25 The October 18 line lists Kenneth Angleherner exceeding 25 Carlisle I Smith reckless driving Roy B Wharton drunken and reckless driving Lee V Coulter dr neckless driving Preston K larkensmith disturbing the peace. Vote piles up Jakarta Indonesia The vote is Indonesia s first general election led up on the border line of communism today as the Nationalist Proletarian Front party increased its commanding lead over its major cannon era.

Glenn O'Neal Liard W. Remsburg James O. Jenkins Robert J. Unger Harvey J. Kauffman Assalt and Batte Alton M Myers Rey R. Messner James A Stull Kenneth L. Toms Louis G Hammond Kenneth Angleherner Carlisle I. Smith Roy B Wharton Lee V. Coulter Preston Klarkensmith Jakarta Indonesia

State School Graduate Put On Board of Visitors

Rudolph Craver Hines, a 1942 graduate of the Maryland State School for the Deaf, has been named to the Board of Visitors to replace the late Robert L. Delaptaine. Born 1923 in Brinklow, he later attended Gallaudet College, captained cross country, and taught at the West Virginia School for the Deaf before joining Gallaudet as an instructor. He earned a Maryland master's in 1955.

Rudolph Craver Hines Robert £. Delaptaine Hines Reinhardt School Sherwood Montgomery County Accumune LW Laaries T. Moylan North Carolina School For the Deal Mr. Hines Brinklow William J Elsie C. Hines Gallaudet College West Virginia School For the Deaf Gallaudet University of Maryland

Body Sought In Arizona Reservoir Collapse Rescue

Rescue teams probe muddy reservoir waters near Yuma Arizona for the body of a demonstration pilot who plunged to death as more than 1000 picnickers at an Air Force event gasped in horror. The search focuses on the wreckage and surrounding area as officials review the incident.

Air Force

France Keeps One Foot In Door Of U N

France withdraws its permanent delegation from the United Nations and suspends participation in UN activities except Security Council and related bodies over Algeria debate. The Cabinet vows possible return, keeps veto power, and cancels a Moscow visit after Russia’s UN vote. Morocco fights flare as guerrilla bands strike multiple French outposts.

Paris France U.N. House Assembly Algeria U.N International Organization Security Council Disarmament Commission Edgar Faure Antoine Pinay Moscow Russia Morocco

Brazilians Vote Today In Presidential Election

Brazilians vote today for president after a campaign featuring the ghost of strongman Getulio Vargas as a lively participant. Observers predict a close race that may go to court, with counting not starting until Tuesday noon and remote-area returns delaying results. About 11 million of 35 million qualified voters are expected to cast ballots for four candidates seeking the five year term beginning Jan 31 1931. inflation is the major challenge for the winner.

Rio DE Janeiro Getulio Vargas

Officer Hurt When Motorcycle Hits Dog on Motter Avenue

City officer William Boost Jr. escaped serious injury when a dog ran in front of his motorcycle on Motter Avenue at Ninth Street. The collision threw him off and caused brush burns and a bruised hip, not requiring hospital treatment. The motorcycle suffered slight damage and the dog was reported killed.

William Boost Jr Motter Avenue Ninth Street

Body Recovered in Bush River. Motor Co Owner Smith Missing

Searchers recovered the body of Christian Smith 52 owner of the Colonial Motor Co of Aberdeen from Bush River yesterday. Smith disappeared Saturday. A bloodhound traced his scent from his abandoned car to the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over Bush River in lower Harford County.

Havre DE Grace Bedly Christian Smith Colonial Motor Co Aberdeen Bush River Smith Harford County

President Eisenhower's condition remains satisfactory

President Eisenhower's doctors reported no complications this morning after a prior bulletin said he was tired but recovering. The 9:40 a.m. Fitzsimons bulletin noted the President slept well and that temperature pulse and blood pressure were normal, with the cardiogram showing slow progress toward improvement.

Denver Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital James C. Hagerty White House Hagerty

Imperial Potentate To Be Guest Of Shrine

Imperial potentate Walter C. Guy of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will visit Ali Ghan Temple in Cumberland with wife Mrs Guy arriving around noon. He will attend a luncheon and later review uniforms and speak at a dinner with about 30 nobles and wives present led by Howard M. Albaugh the temple potentate.

Cumberland i Walter C. Guy Mystic Shrine Ali Ghan Temple Little Rock Ark Guy Howard M. Albaugh Frederick

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