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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1961
Page
8
Dr. Randle Elliott, 47, inaugurated as Hood College’s fourth president. He emphasizes education with a purpose, cites the college's 18th year and 1,300 parents entrusting their daughters, and praises an ongoing self study to strengthen liberal education amid limited endowment.
Dr. Vera M. Dean urged understanding of non western nations to avoid dangerous decisions. She contrasted Asia and Africa noting history, governance, leadership and attitudes toward colonialism while stressing shared concerns and the need for informed policy. Katanga cease fire reported by AP.
The FBI hosts a Tuesday meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to coordinate police and bankers against bank robberies. About 75 to 90 attendees include Edward J. Powers and local officials from the FBI, U.S. attorney’s office, Maryland police, and bank executives. The program reviews rising 1961 bank robbery offenses and FBI jurisdiction over Federal Credit Unions.
More than 1,500 attend Hood College inaugural events as Dr. Randle Elliott is installed by R. Paul Smith. Dr. Theodore Distler of the Association of American Colleges outlines liberal arts aims stressing character, critical understanding, and public service as foundations for leadership beyond material comfort.
In St Paul Minnesota FBI agents arrested Hugh Bion Morse on the city’s edge near a murder scene. Morse a 31 year old former California resident on the FBI ten most wanted list admitted killing three women in Spokane and was sought for additional questions. He was held without bail after arraignment. A federal warrant from February 16 1961 charged Morse with unlawful interstate flight to avoid prosecution for burglary and assault to commit murder.
Frederick officials announced a change for Halloween night from October 24 to October 31 after resident complaints. Trick or treating will be allowed only on October 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. with police enforcing the single-night rule. The Halloween parade remains set for October 25 despite the reschedule.
Washington reports a massive simulated aerial war as hundreds of US and Canadian jets take off, with antiaircraft batteries and bomber formations practicing intercepts. General Laurence Kuter says Sky Shield II is for training, not a contest, and results will stay classified to protect strategic information.
A car driving east on Yellow Springs road swerved to pass a slow vehicle and ran off the north embankment about a mile west of Walter Mainz. Passenger Evelyn Hewitt was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a chest pain. driver Lilian Vincent, both residents of Thurmont and Union Bridge, were not charged.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Silver Dollar Hotel in the French Quarter near Canal Street. Two men were believed dead with reports of nine transients in the building and five firefighters injured as more than 30 units fought the flames.
In Rotterdam New York a drink‑tarmed father threatened his wife and children with shotguns. Eleven year old Paul Berrian fired at his father striking him in the back in a tense early morning incident. An assistant district attorney called the boy intelligent and noted he faced a lifelong burden from his action. No charges were filed against the boy.
A fatal shell explosion occurred on a firing range at Camp Grayling. An investigation is underway as authorities identify the deceased and assess safety protocols after the incident involving two men present during the blast.
Washington AP reports U S sale of 135 Saber Jet fighters to Communist Yugoslavia drew swift congressional opposition. Senators urged cancelation and Rep Otto Passman called the deal treasonous. The package includes eight Yugoslav airmen training at Perrin Texas and cost to Yugoslavia is 1.8 million with planes at 10 000 each.
Deer season begins in Frederick County with opening on Monday. Hunters are advised to follow regulations and wear visibility gear.
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