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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1954
Page
8
A killing frost dropped to 29 at the airport, with 28 at Unionville, ending the growing season in many gardens. Tomatoes beans and pumpkin vines showed damage, while gladiolas and chrysanthemums seemed spared. Frost formed by 10 P.M. with near 60 F later today and frosty night expected in the Forties.
In Taipei criticism rose over a reported U S move to halt Nationalist strikes on Red bases near Formosa. The China News Agency warned the decision could damage morale and stamina of both military and civilians. Nationalist officials withheld comment while private citizens and papers voiced ire at the no retaliation policy. Reports say the U S urged stopping attacks on Amoy and other coastal Red bases to ensure aid is used defensively. Attacks on Amoy and satellites began after Red bombardment of Quemoy near Amoy. No official explanation has been given.
A Caribbean hurricane remains about 1,000 miles southeast of Florida moving west northwest at about 12 miles per hour with gale winds. The storm is estimated 280 miles south of Port au Prince with winds near 30 to 60 mph within a 50 mile radius. Separately Norway’s Nobel Committee announces no Peace Prize awarded this year, noting last year’s recipient George C. Marshall and Schweitzer’s award for 1952.
During a campaign stop in Church Hill Rock Hall and nearby counties Governor McKeldin was asked how he would handle segregation. He replied that segregation exists in the county and city but that county schools are his only concern while the city’s affairs fall to the mayor.
The Weather Bureau reported widespread frost with killing freezes in rural areas as Western Maryland temps fell to the low 20s. Readings showed lows in the mid 20s or below across Frederick County and towns like La Vale Cumberland Frostburg Oakland Towson and Waldorf. The forecast calls for mostly fair but cool conditions with a warming trend next week and little rain.
The 2nd Army and Lt. Gen. Floyd L. Parks will observe a mutual anniversary at Meade Md headquarters. The 2nd Army marks its 36th anniversary since 1918. Originated by Gen. John J. Pershing in France, it fought briefly before the Armistice and was deactivated in 1919. Recalled in 1932, it began active duties in 1940. It trained nearly a million men and moved headquarters to Baltimore in 1946 then to Meade in 1947. Now an administrative unit, it covers seven states including Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky.
New York report notes Franklin D. Roosevelt's wife will be 70 next Monday yet remains active in travel, lecturing, writing, and UN work. Family plans随 for Hyde Park gathering and a Roosevelt Hotel tower event hosted by the American Association for the United Nations where she chairs the board. A separate item reports Ruth M. Young transported by United Ambulance to Frederick Memorial Hospital after an incident.
Newton Eiter of Catoctin Furnace must repay 3144 in unemployment overpayments after being found guilty of receiving benefits for four weeks last May. The judge postponed sentencing to October 20. Prosecution argued for additional punishment to deter similar acts.
Britain's Chancellor Richard A Butler lauded the Eisenhower administration for keeping the sterling area from suffering as U.S. production slipped. He warned Parliament that a U.S. recession could worsen British finances and praised American policy for benefiting British workers.
Financial success looked likely as Children’s Day drew crowds to the Frederick Fair in fine weather. Midway sales boomed with reduced kid prices while the Irish Horan thrill show scheduled for tomorrow boosted receipts. Harness and county races, a Maryland 4-H judging contest, and high school band performances highlighted a busy final stretch as observers predicted near record turnout.
Community Chest leaders and division heads meet Mayor Derr at the YMCA for the Red Feather campaign briefing. The drive begins Monday with a kickoff dance and West Church street square dance at seven. Balloons and booth fundraising run this week at the Fair, with a goal of 89,690 dollars, a ten percent rise. Individual division goals and canvass workers to be announced Saturday.
Chicago Deputy Fire Marshal Paul H. Conner died after a fire at a two story restaurant on 2118 W. Ransdorf Road. Fourteen firefighters were injured as the basement collapsed trapping Conner and others. Conner, off duty, ordered driver Robert Murphy to proceed to the scene and was found hours later. Fire Commissioner Corrigan estimated building damage at $25,000.
Paris reports the defense secrets scandal investigation pauses for a face to face questioning of four principals. Maj. Jean de Resseguier reviews testimony as high officials’ evidence accumulates from National Defense Council meetings. Monday’s session will bring together Jean Mons, Rene Turpin, Roger Labrusse and Andre Baranes for questioning.
In southeastern New Mexico a week of heavy rain produced the region's worst flood in years. Four deaths are confirmed, three remain missing, and seven others are presumed dead as waters from the Sacramento Mountains flood Farmsteads and towns including Roswell Carlsbad Dester Hagerman Artesia and Lake Arthur. By nightfall floodwaters began to subside though new rains were reported in the western mountains and officials kept a close watch.
Anne Arundel County commissioners campaign for a constitutional amendment to bar Baltimore City from acquiring land along the Patapsco River for improvements. The measure would require a public hearing and waive the commission’s power to proceed with land purchase. A committee will coordinate with state political leaders to seek approval. Loitering charge filed against Charles Reeder, 6, of East First Street, arrest in Frederick County later released to parole agent. Television set incident at 32 East Patrick Street prompted damage report.
A large crowd is expected at the Odd Fellows Home Sunday for the Homecoming and twenty eighth annual pilgrimage at two o clock in the afternoon. Harrisburg secretary to Senator James Duff will deliver the principal address. Local arrangements are led by Charles F. Seeger with presiding officer Charles B. Schone. A varied program includes a Yellow Springs Band concert and a procession escort at two o'clock by various auxiliaries.
An early morning blaze gutted the four story parish house and Sunday School building of St. John s Episcopal Church in Hagerstown. Firefighters believed the fire started in the boiler room, damaging the parish house built 1887 while the 1873 church itself suffered smoke and water damage. Rector Rev Kenneth M Gearhart said services would be held elsewhere Sunday. Fire began about 5 15 a m and blaze was under control about three hours later with no immediate loss figure available.
Airman JC Escar L. Kimmel of Reds field Arkansas escaped a 1000-foot fall on a mountain road near Silverton Colorado when his car plunged off the highway into the Las Animas River bed. He regained consciousness beside the river and walked along a railroad track to a roadside lookout before being found ten hours later and treated at Lowry Air Force Base hospital.
In Salisbury England Mrs Mavis Wheeler 39 was acquitted of attempting to murder her lover Lord Vivian 48 but jailed six months for illegal gun possession after a July shooting at a secluded country cottage. Jury of nine men three women heard the case amid a sensational mood in the court.
Rising temperatures over the weekend with mild Monday and Tuesday, then cooling by midweek. Little or no precipitation regionwide, with a chance of occasional rain in Western Maryland Saturday and again Tuesday or Wednesday. Temperatures average 3 to 6 degrees above normal, highs 65 to 70, lows from the low 50s at the bay to upper 30s in the mountains.
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