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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1957

Page

7

Frost Covers Frederick County in Heavy Morning Frost

A heavy killing frost blanketed Frederick County with temperatures from 27 to 34 degrees. The forecast warned of more freezing again tonight. Garden plants and flowers suffered damage while car windshields and bird baths iced over. The weather bureau predicted continued cold through Sunday with sunshine, then a milder Monday.

Frederick County Unionville Singanore Frederick Weather Bureau

Sputnik Seen Crossing U S by Moonwatch and British Teams

Moonwatch observers at Cambridge and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory confirmed sighting Russia's Sputnik streaking across North America. British technicians using a large radial telescope tracked the satellite and planned photographs and speed measurements. Officials in Boulder said Sputnik would stay aloft for months as signals remained strong.

Washington Moonwatch Cambridge Blass Russia Sputnik North America Wits Instruments Naked Eye Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Earth Pasadena Calif National Bureau of Standards Roger Gaiet Boulder Colo Naval Research Laboratory At

Temperatures Dip In State

The Associated Press reports temperatures fell into the 30s and below across Maryland with 19 at Oakland and 24 at Lavale near Cumberland. Western Maryland forecasters expect peak fall color this weekend while tonight’s frost is likely in western counties with lows 28 to 35 elsewhere. Local readings include Waldorf 30 and Bel Air 31 as the state records multiple 30s through Salisbury, Randallstown, Towson, Frederick, Conowingo, Rock Pond, Rockville and Pikesville.

Associated Press Maryland Oakland Lavale Cumberland R. E. Weber Waldorf Benson Belair Salisbury Randallstown Waterloo Towson Frederick Conowingo Rockpond Rockville Pikesville

Churchmen in Little Rock Turn to Prayer for Peace

Churchmen from about eighty five area churches urging a peaceful solution to the racial dispute in Little Rock. Churches across Arkansas and the nation invited participation with prayer meetings and a moment of silence as bells toll. Fifteen to twenty participating churches are Negro congregations. Downtown merchants offered employees time off to attend services.

Uwttle Rock Ark Churchmes Little Rock

Chief Judge Schnauffer Named Interim Chief Judge

Governor Theodore McKeldin appointed Patrick M. Schnauffer of Frederick as interim Chief Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit from November 4 this year until the next general election in November 1958. Schnauffer, a Brunswick native, is the senior circuit judge and has broad endorsements from Frederick and Montgomery bar associations and both county political parties.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Sixth Judicial Circuit Theoodore R. McKeldin Schnauffer Frederick Brunswick Ned Keldin Ial Montgomery Montgom Ery Thesenior Point Stedman Prescott iCourt of Appeals iCriminal Justice Commission iSchnauifer Charles E. Gross Hepbron Gross Frederick Country Jamesi E. Boylan Fifth Circuit Westminster Stephen R. Cains Chestertown Court of Peas

Frederick by pass bridges awarded contracts

The State Roads Commission awarded over 400000 for major bridges to be built in Frederick and Linden Hills. The first contract, 214708, covers a four span steel beam bridge over U S 40 West Patrick street east of Locust street. The second, 201530, covers Motter avenue over the by pass north of Lithit street. Both projects connect with the by pass interchange and are slated to begin this fall.

State Roads Commissions Frederick T. Edgie Russell Company E. H. Nunne Locustiglstreet Linden Hills Ibridge Motter Avenue Tols Richard F. Kline Lithit Street Off Roads Commission U.S. 40 New York Wall Street America Russia Buick Chevrolet Tno Fourth Fearth Pennsylvania Railroad Bank Tosus Joint Congressional Eco- Inomine Committee

Woman Cop Suspended By Hepbron

Baltimore newspapers report Police Commissioner James A Hepbron suspended Officer Joan P Gable 24 year old former Marine from the Rackets Division for allegedly making conflicting statements to State Police probing possible immorality and graft. Officials say charges will be filed later and notes that two other Rackets Division officers, Inspector Clarence Forrester and Captain Hyman Goldstein, were previously relieved of duty and ordered to surrender badges and guns for questioning.

Baltimore James al Hepbron Hepbronp Joan P. Gable Miss Gable Orearld Clarence ©. Forrester Hyman Goldstein

Baltimore Grand Jury opens parallel inquiry

The Baltimore Grand Jury yesterday opened a parallel inquiry based in part on evidence uncovered by the State Police. Witnesses included Alvin J. T. J. Zambmin head of the Criminal Justice Commission and Sgt Edgar G. Kirby of the Rackets Division.

Baltimore Grand Jury Alvin J. T.J. Zambmin Criminal Fustice Commission Edgar G. Kirby Rackets Division

Eisenhower and Knowland Talk Missile Policy Test

Senator Knowland and President Eisenhower met for about forty-five minutes to discuss the U S missile program along with other domestic and foreign topics but no policy details were released. Knowland said he will not seek re-election to the Senate and will run for California governor, and he does not expect a special session of Congress for emergency legislation.

Washington Know‘land California Senate White House U. S Knowland Eisenhower Sdid Congress

Second Tunnel Under Harbor Considered

BALTIMORE The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel will not open until early December. The State Roads Commission is already considering a second tunnel beneath the Patapsco River and another highway link between Baltimore and Washington. George N. Lewis, director of the traffic division, said these ideas are years away with 1875 a plausible target. The commission hopes to include a new harbor tunnel in the interstate highway system for the future.

Baltimore Baltimore Harbor State Roads Commission George N . Lewis Commission Patapsco River Washington Lewis Harbor Interstate Highway System

Cut In Head During Mt Airy Family Row

An elderly colored man, James Key of Mt Airy, was cut on the head in a family feud when involved in a scuffle with his brother in law Millard T. Johnson. Key was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a cut caused by a fall after being pushed. State Trooper H. J. Frost investigated the dispute over gasoline expenses for a trip to Frederick.

Mt. Airy James Key RFD Airy Frederick Memorial Hospital Millard T. Johnson RFD i Mt Airy H. J. Frost

Columbus Day Free Parking Caused Confusion Across City

Columbus Day brought free parking as meters were off but many drivers still fed meters. State and county offices remained closed due to Saturday observance. Also reported were executions in Algeria and a midair bailout of nine airmen from Forbes AFB, none injured.

Tentative County Roads Construction Program Draft

County officials expect a tentative 1958 roads construction program to be approved under the law. The final program for each county is filed with the board by early November and may change before adoption. Officials note carryover from year to year and that some lines may not be built for various reasons.

Missioners Adope Wilson Bunkies Pappy Guna Philippine Avia Fention Development.Corp Harold Broad Young New York Corp Philip Roads “Board Pines Rouse Roads Board

Five Business Men Die With Romulo Jr

Five American businessmen and Carlos Romulo Jr eldest son of the Philippine ambassador to the United States were killed when their plane crashed near Manila. The victims included Col Pappy Guna and Harold Broad among others. U.S. President Eisenhower sent condolences to Romulo and his wife after the tragic loss.

Romulo, Jr Manila Carlos Romulo Jr United States Earth Zane Duncan Allied Brokerage Corp Ashland Ohio Carlos Romulo U.N. General Assembly U.N New York U.N. Sessions Romulo Eisenhower

Hood College to Dedicate Two New Buildings With Notable Scientists

Nationally known scientists will attend Hood College’s weekend ceremony for the dedication of the Lillian Brown Hudson Science Hall and the R. Paul Smith Residence Hall. Dr Detlev Bronk of the Rockefeller Institute will speak and confer with Prince Philip during his Washington visit.

Hood College Lillian Brown Hudson R. Paul Smith Bronk Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Coffman Chapel Prince Philip Ian Washington H. Bentley Glass Johns Ho Lins University Alan. Waterman National Science Foundation Waterman Emma P. Carr Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Carr Francis Garvan American Chemical Society A.C.S James Flack Norris Mount,Holyoke Dr. Bronk Johns Hopkins University National Academy of Sciences Office of Defense Mobilization U.S Air Force Washington Dr. Waterman Timmans Office of Naval Research Depu Naval Research

Fire Loss At Kenwood Club In Maryland Ballroom Blaze

A cigarette sparked a blaze at the Kenwood Country Club near Bethesda Maryland causing estimated damage between 150000 and 300000 dollars. Firefighters faced ice on the roof and a halted sprinkler system as crews from five Montgomery County companies battled the fire in the ballroom where a supper party had ended hours earlier. Two Balimoreans were later convicted in circuit court for larceny of radios, with sentences up to 18 months and related terms, while other counts were dropped.

Bethesda Kenwood Washington, D. C Montgomery County Charles H Howe Maryland Free Ving~ Embrey Anthony P. MacHi Auliffe Howe Harold G. Free Walter Hess Maryland Patrick M. Schnavffer Rey Carter House of Correction Austin James Loretta Ferguson

Rainy West Tapering Showers Across Nation

Scattered rain dampened the western half of the U S while pleasant autumn weather spread from the Mississippi River eastward. A few thundershowers dotted the southern Appalachians as showers faded in the Southwest and central Rockies. High pressure over the Great Lakes kept skies drier for the eastern half. In Baltimore copyright dispute two publishers accuse the Appalachian Inn of performing protected songs without authorization.

Associated Press Mississippi River Appalachians California Nevada Arizona Rockies Plains Kansas Missouri Dakotas Central Plains Great Lakes Northern Plains Atlantic Baltimore American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers de Sylva, Brown & Henderson, Inc Bourne, Inc Mit Appalachian Inn R. F Route 40 Boonsboro

Convention of Raritan Plans Maryland District Meet

Convention of Raritan in Maryland prepares for a November 2 gathering at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick. District Governor F J Siponen named committees including Nominating Program and Resolutions with local and Pa participants and urgent ticket and service reporting deadlines. Three fliers die in Kodiak Alaska Navy bomber crash as survivors are reported unaccounted.

Maryland Raritan National Francis Scott Key Hotel Frederick F. J. Siponen Free State Raritan Keelysville William B. Wells Keedysville Oren -Wilden- Hunterstown Keister Adams Lothian Fred James Funkstown Robert Perry Point of Rocks Garland Guyton Burkittsvile Joe Shank Shady Grove George Smith Tilghmianton Fairplay Bernard Bargiel Maugansville Charles Tucker South River Ralph Hill Mt Lena Richard Pry Burkinsville Robert Mummert Clyde Garter Downsville Benjamin Watkins Davidsonville Daniel C. Poole Jefferson Raymond Kelly Wilden Gideon T. Hartman Kauffrans Station Ray G. Weaver Tilghmanton Keefer Martin Wilson Herman Hose M.c. Binkley State Line H. L. Fowler Pinesburg Samuel E. Decker Big Pool Sipenen Raritan Clubs Dallas Waters Raymond Eshelman Leitersburg

Elizabeth Leaves For Visit Here

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip begin a ten day trip to Canada and the United States flying in strong headwinds. They will be greeted by Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker at Up lands Air Base and will stay in Ottawa before traveling to Williamsburg and Washington aboard official planes.

London Elizabeth Prince Philip Canada United States Ottawa Gordon Store South Africa Uplands Air Base John G. Diefenbaker Governor General's House Philip Wiliamssburg Washington Ensehower

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