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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

10

Frederick bidders lead on two school construction bids

Frederick firms submitted the apparent low bids for both the Yellow Springs elementary school and a Middletown High School 11 room addition. L. J. Keller and Sons bid $325,000 for Yellow Springs with a $1,000 deduction for Brickcrete. Liosd C. Culler of Frederick bid $276,300 for Middletown, slightly under Keller's $277,000. Bids await tabulation and final action pending county commission input.

Frederick Board of Education Yellow Springs Middletown L. J. Keller and Sons Liosd C. Culler Keller Board of County Commissioners Edward F. Holter Haho Electric Company Norman A. Mills Company Culler Fisher's Plumbing and Heating Company Miller- Liskey Hagerstown Frederick Construction Company Warthem and Ward Kensington L. C Kea Associates Edward Flofstetter George ©. Rhoderick Jr Robert E. Clapp Jr

Huge Dam Project for Upper Ohio Valley

The U S Army Engineers announced a 50 million dollar dam project below Newell West Virginia on the Ohio River. It will replace three antiquated dams and speed up river traffic by up to three hours. Ohio Edison plans a 73 million dollar power plant nearby to generate about 1 200 000 kilowatts. The dam, tentatively New Cumberland Dam, will feature large locks and serve New Castle Pennsylvania, Youngstown Ohio, and Springfield Ohio.

Pettsburgh Ohio Valley U.S. Army Engineers Newell W. Va Ohio River Piedeorgh Stim Ohio Edison Co Oho Comany Toronto Ohio New Castle Pa Vkton Youngstown Springfield New Cumberland Ghia

Temperatures Near Frost in Frederick Forecast

Temperatures near the frost stage in Frederick were reported with an official 40 at the airport. No frost was observed and forecasters expect a warmer night with a low near 50. Mild showers are possible later in the week followed by cooler conditions Friday.

Frederick Airport Marcon

Moscow warns Iran over Baghdad pact stance

Moscow radio reported Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov warned Iran that joining the Turkey Pakistan Iraqi defense pact would harm Soviet Iran relations and contradict Persian good neighborliness and treaty obligations. The warning follows Iran's government joining the Baghdad defense pact.

London U Soviet Union Iran Moscow Molotov Persia Russia Moscow Radio Middle Near East United States Kremlin

New Claims On Decline In Maryland Unemployment

Maryland new unemployment claims fell to 2,171 last week from 3,625 the prior week as auto plant shutdowns eased. Hagerstown Fairchild Aircraft and Camp Detrick science contract cancellations influenced totals, with Frederick and Towson also showing higher readings. Compared with 1954 and 1953 weeks, state totals remained low amid lingering recession-era patterns.

Baltimor Maryland State Department of Employment Security Baltimore Fairchild Aircraft Division Hagerstown Air Force Flying Rowears Frederick Camp Detrick Towson Employment Securts Department

Anniversary of Discovery of America Parade in New York

New York marked the 4651st anniversary with a planned Fifth Avenue march by 75,000 people. A 15,000 city workers contingent will be fed by Mayor Robert Wagner as the Weather Bureau forecast a warm sunny day.

Mew York Christopher Cohimius’ Custovery America Todas New York Fifth Avenue Robert Po Wagner Harronan Weather Bureau

Truman’s New York Visit Sparks Reporter Frenzy

President Truman tours New York meeting mayors and holding news conferences, keeping reporters scrambling for notes. He jokes about the Republican convention, praises ex President Hoover, and dodges questions on polls and Margaret Truman engagement rumors.

New York Harry Truman Truman San Francisco Cow Palace Bull Palace Herbert Hoover

Babe Ruth League Holds Annual Feast and Banquet

Babe Ruth League members parents and guests gathered at Peter Pantin Urbana Tuesday for the annual banquet. Awards were handed out by Vice-President A Robert Moss including leading hitter Ben Brown and leading pitcher Howard Stup. Rotary and Kiwanis players feted. All-Star state champions introduced. regional director James Fraser honored. league presented statistics and trophies.

Frederick Leon Warrenfeltz Grove Don Keller Rotary Dave Meadows Shell Oil Dick Gastley Kiwanis Peek Strine Price Willie Laurie, Marlé Excelsior Dairy Dairymen Thomas S. Glass James Fraser League

Adenauer Improvement Boosts West German Leadership

Bonn reports Chancellor Konrad Adenauer shows further improvement after bronchial pneumonia. Doctors hint at possible Cabinet meeting on October 21 as observers weigh succession prospects and the difficulty of a smooth transition without Adenauer stepping down or naming an heir.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer West Germany Eden Winston Churchil Adenauer

French Women Spend Less On Nightwear Than Men

Paris reports a French government study showing men spend more on day and evening clothes while women buy more nightclothes. Average family of three allocates about 77 dollars for men and 60 dollars for women annually. women also purchase more lingerie and pajamas than men, with men spending about half as much on such items.

Paris Stontttan

Conditional Endorsement for United Nations Atoms-for-Peace Plan

Western sources report Russia endorses a United Nations atoms-for-peace agency with conditions. Kuznetsov proposes a body within the UN framework, open to all, subject to the Security Council veto, and reporting to both the Security Council and General Assembly. The plan would require equal access for all states and avoid privileging any single country or group.

United Nations Russia Eisenhower Vv. V. Kuznetsov U.N. General Assembly U.N Red China East Germany United States Washington Security Council Moscow Kuznetsov General Assembly

Outside Operatives To Probe Baltimore Crime

Baltimore police unveil a Rackets Division with Acting Inspector Clarence Forrester promising to bring in outside operatives from other departments for undercover work. The move follows abolishing the vice squad and signals an all-out drive on organized crime. The commissioner warned suspects will be held accountable, and a pact with Washington Philadelphia and Wellington police was noted to exchange personnel as needed.

Baltimore Tiv Clarence OL Forrester Forrester FBI Baltimore Police James Mr. Hepbron Athe Nes Hephron Athee Hepbron Washington Philadelphia Wellington Dei

Youthful Offenders Lectured At Trial Magistrate Court

A sparsely filled room heard Trial Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield Jr lecture three youths charged with molesting game near Petersville along Little Catoctin Creek. The youths Eugene Connor Kellen Musser and Jobe Breeden were found guilty and fined 10 dollars each. Connor paid an extra 20 dollars for hunting dogs without a license. The magistrate urged conservation to keep future game supplies and noted non monetary fines could hurt parents. Juvenile court waived jurisdiction on the age group. Game warden Glen D Bults arrested them. collateral was forfeited by Ber, Di Meolo, and Coraopolis. speeding fines ranged 16.45 to 26.45 dollars. James Tressier arrested all cases.

Columbus Day Board Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Little Catoctin Creek Petersville Eugene Connor Knoxville RFD 1 Brunswick Kellen Musser Third Avenue Jobe Breeden East E Street Alu Glen D. Bults Alber di Meolo Coraopolis Frederick Ralph Ted Guessford Chestnut Street Hagerstown U. S. 40 Carroll Israel Gruber LeGore N.p.h Joseph Daniel Smith Jefter- Gasanaka Tepes James Tressier

Rain-Soaked Miami Parade Faces UNESCO Debate

In Miami Florida a rain soaked parade closed with a political turn as joint committees unofficially rejected a report clearing UNESCO of communist or atheistic aims and world government bias. The event marked the Legion’s fourth convention here with Midini’s sunny skits washed out by rain.

Miami Fla Unesco United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Legion Midini

Market Stages One Of its Best Comebacks

New York one of the best stock market comebacks of 195? launched today after four straight daily declines. Motors and steels led gains with Bethlehem Steel rising to 146.50 and DuPont to 20.50. Seaboard Railroad and Santa Fe shares moved, while traders noted a brisk ticker tape before pauses on Columbus Day. Deeds were recorded for two Market farms as Spaneller and others purchased parcels with several thousand dollar values. Hutchinson to manage St Louis Cup dyads with a reported incentive.

New York Advantes Motors and Steels Motors Bethlehem Steel DuPont Douglas Attcraft Santa Fe Seaboard Railroad

Conference Reassures West Allies on Geneva Outlook

Washington diplomats report Eisenhower and Dulles downplayed U S policy role before the Big Four in Geneva. Dulles described the Denver talks as extremely helpful and noted an interim reply to Bulganin. The effort aims to calm Western fears over leadership after Eisenhower’s illness and outline steps for Geneva policy.

Washington Eisenhower Dulles U.S F Eisenhower Denver Nikolai Bulganin I. Amay Geneva Deweur Tavenn

State Police Budget Seeks Major Jump for 1987

The 1987 budget request from the Maryland State Police totals 3,137.63 dollars more than the current plan, aiming to add 80 droopers and purchase patrol cars. The request includes retirement and education line items, with large increases for State Police Retirement and related programs. Also noted is a separate international note about Argentina’s Peron internment in Paraguay.

Baltimore IV Department of Budget and Procurement Polier Department of Research and Kacuration Opi Loverty of Vataland Department of Aeucation State Raads Comratissratt

Transfer Of Auto Title Cases Heard

Testimony before Judge Thomas M. Anderson in Cir cuit Court described forged signatures on car title assignments. Weil Brothers Jie faces charges for titles allegedly forged as Crum and Cockrell testified they did not sign the documents. The court denied a directed verdict, finding the case proceed to a verdict which found Weil Brothers guilty. A separate trial yesterday resulted in Wallan Antbush being found not guilty of a bastardy charge.

Thomas M. Anderson Weil Brothers Jie LeRoy BE. Crum Fourth Street Paul Lt. Cockrell North Market Street Department of Motor Vehicles Crum Cockrell Well Brothers Inc Site Samuel W. Barrick Well Broth Edwin F Anderson Alaryland Weil Brothers Wallan A. Antbush Frederick W. Jerome Olfrt

Budget Requests Grow in Baltimore County Government

Baltimore County budget talks in Towson show education leading a list of department requests totaling over 7 million above the current 27 million. Board of Education asks for funds for operations and debt retirement, while police, fire, highways and sanitation seek increases. Officials plan to publish a proposed budget and tentative tax rate by December 1 after review.

Towson Joe Big Baltimore County Education Wiehae Tf Birmingham Bowhdoor Commissioners Board of Education Schoel

Eisenhower Moves To Advance World Peace Program

President Eisenhower takes command anew of the American world peace program as medical bulletins report progress toward recovery. A 7 am bulletin said he slept eight hours and improved without complications. Secretary Dulles announced a new disarmament letter to Soviet Premier Bulganin and warned that U S military power will not be reduced without reciprocal guarantees from Russia.

Denver Eisenhower Dulles Nikolai Bulganin United States American Legion Miami Bulganin Geneva Kanin

Harriman to announce candidacy at New York dinner

The New York Journal American reports Gov Averell Harriman will announce his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination at a Sin a plate dinner in New York. Tentative plans were set at a meeting with Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler and party leaders. Date for the dinner will be announced soon. Adlai Stevenson is expected to announce at a Chicago dinner November 19. Harriman has favored Stevenson but noted he must consider New York convention delegates' wishes.

Waldorf-Astoria Hoover Truman Averell Harriman New York Margaret Margarets Princess Margaret of Britain New York Journal American Paul M. Butler Adlai B. Stevenson Chicago Harriman Stevenson

Gen Markey Reported In Satisfactory Condition

Gen Markey 72 year old Republican Senate candidate injured in Salisbury auto crash. Right ear severed pelvis fractured. he is at Peninsula General Hospital in Frederick, described as progressing satisfactorily by his physician.

Salisbury John Markey U. S. Senate Mandar Frederick Peninsula General Hospital

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