Satellite or rocket sighting over Frederick causes minor injuries and traffic collision
A front page town sighting report describes Esther M. Cox treated for lacerations after a collision at Third and Market as a bright sky object, likely a rocket or satellite, passed near. Witnesses including John A. Markell observed a fast moving light, with damage to three autos and one injured person.
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John A. Markell
Frederick Busi
Evan Fo
City Police
Allen
Jinto
Carlton
Markie
North Market Street
East Third Street
Markell
Naked Eye
Adenauer signals tough policy toward Yugoslavia
West Germany's Konrad Adenauer presses a hard line against Yugoslavia in response to Tito's decision to recognize East Germany. Officials suggest a possible break in Bonn Belgrade ties as a warning, though trade links with Yugoslavia may persist as Bonn remains a key partner. The Yugoslav ambassador notified Bonn of a planned diplomatic recognition with East Germany, prompting urgent talks in Berlin between Adenauer and Foreign Minister Brentano at the opening of the new lower house.
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Berlin
Konrad Adenauer
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tits
East Germany
Bonn
Belgrade
Titol
West Germany
Dusan Kveder
Adenauer
Henrich Brentano
Large Family Bible Presented President
President Eisenhower receives a large family Bible symbolizing the American Bible Society’s start and its distribution of billions of Scriptures. The report notes the society has distributed or given away more than 600 million Bibles and 40 million volumes to date, with focus on helping the blind and translations into multiple languages.
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Washington
Eisenhower
American Bible Society
London
Tuoracco
Marita Lindahl
Jand
Gmore
Anoher
Sially
Lindah
Finland
Hood Campus Day draws 1500 visitors amid campus events
About 1500 visitors attended Hood College Campus Day with Mothers Club and Fathers Hood events. The Fathers Club honored Meyran top students, the Class of ’38 judged best pie, and mothers hosted a tea for new students. Mrs Troxell led the Mothers Club as Miss Katherine Sherrill presided over student activities. Milk price hike proposed by local dairies was announced, with proceeds to Hood College activities.
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Mothers Club
Fathers Hood College
Cele-Cigh
Berk
Meyran
Deni
Ralph Miller
Brunswick
iHis
Floy
Joseph M. Troxell
Walter X. Ching
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Troxell
Frances Goodeal
Hood College Mothers Club
Louis Silberstein
Winffer
Joan Clark
South Hadley Falls
Mass
Jean-iHe
Isnette Haines
Dairies
May Brite Rise
Gettysburg Battle Anniversary Plan Commission Formed
Gov. George M. Leader appoints a nine member commission to plan observances for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1963. Adj. Gen. Anthony Drexel Biddle Jr. is named chairman, stating the battle remains an integral part of the state’s historical heritage.
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Harrisburg
George M. Leader
Adj
Anthony Id. Drexel Biddle Jr
Algae Tied to Water Odor and Taste in Frederick
Frederick officials, led by Alderman William B Burall, report algae caused odor and taste issues in city water. Heavy rains swelled Fishing Creek reservoir, carrying algae from streams and formation in the dam. Health Department advised treatment changes already put in place. Dam level measured down two feet eight inches. Water consumption totaled 2,766,000 gallons with 1,440,000 from mountains.
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Frederick City
William B. Burall
Burall
Fishing Creek
State Health Department
George Hall
Linganore
Marines Face General and Special Courts Martial in Japan
In YOKOSUKA Japan the Navy ordered general court martial trials for Sergeants Robert J Barbuti and Adrian A McLane both 23 and 24 respectively of Schenectady New York and Philadelphia Pennsylvania over alleged mistreatment of prisoners at the Sasebo brig near Tokyo. Fourteen other Marines face special courts martial for related abuses including assaults with bayonets and harsh mistreatment.
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Yokosuka
Japan
U.S. Navy
U.S
Navy
Sasebo
Trals
U.S. Naval Forces
Robert J. Barbuti
Schenectady
Adrian A. McLane
Philadelphia
Jackson
C. Clifton Wirts
Tokyo
Barbuti
McLane
Hasek C. Baker
Atlanta
Baker
James P. 5S. Devereux
Wake Island
Murder Case Set Wednesday
The second murder case of the current term of criminal court is set for tomorrow with Sterling R. Rice of Libertytown to stand trial for slaying Dorothy E. Thompson of Centerville on October 24, 1953. More than 20 witnesses were listed and the case may last most of the day.
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Sterling R. Rice
Libertytown
Dorothy E. Thompson
Centerville
Wit‘gesser
Summmons
Samuel W. Babrick
John R. Miller
newUrbana
Herbert L. Sonifrank
U ‘Baba
Miller
Sontrank
Patrick M.schnauffer
Sonifrank
Ailler
Hill
Gravely
McAfee
Funki
Glenn N. Jackson
Washington
Jackson
Judge Suspends Corréction Term For Wood Employee
Was his attorney. Det Sergt Ellis. Carty investigated. The judge suspended a two year House of Correction term on Wood. Tow W. Hungerford, a borfls timber operator, after restitution of 2 175 dollar checks to a local merchant for saws. The case was heard last week. E. Austin James represented the defendant. A criminal appeal by Lester E. Damuth was dismissed by the defense, and another appeal from a motor vehicle conviction against Maynard W. Draper was nolle pressed.
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Sergt Ellis
Carty
House of‘ Corréction
Wood
W. Hungerford
Borfls
Agsaw
E. Austin James
Lester E. Damuth
Imagistrate’s
Maynard W. Draper
Nolle
New Drug Promises Relief for High Blood Pressure
Boston doctors at Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals announce chlorothiazide as a new treatment for hypertension. Dr. Robert W. Wilkins and Dr. William Hoblander report 31 patients showing dramatic improvements over four months, suggesting life expectancy gains for many millions and noting kidney salt balance links to high blood pressure.
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Boston
Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals
Robert W. Wilkins
William Hoblander
Iagt
Wilkins
American Heart Assn
Hood Club Presents 1300 Dollar Gift at Hood College Dinner
Hood Club donated 1300 to Hood College at its annual dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The gift included 300 for the Alumnae House Fund, with the rest for college use. Officers were elected including Mrs. L. Lewren Sibert as president. Dr. Jane McCarrell spoke on the new science building, to be dedicated this weekend as the Lillian Brown Hod sor Science Building.
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Dal
Hood Club
Emily Apple Payne
Mrss Oil
Hood College
Sirs. Sibert
J. Walker| Carty
David] Weinberg
William Shirey
Emory Larsen
Alumnae Council
Jane McCarrell
Lillian Brown Hodsor
Andrew G. Truxal
Hood
Truxal
Anne Fusk
Robert
Davis
E. Hart
Etchison
Larsen
W. Jarboe Grove
Grove
Karl Harner
Charles 5. V. Sanner
Dwight Collmus
Intrusion at Queen Elizabeth reception provokes peeping
Reporters and photographers crowded a ballroom during Queen Elizabeth II’s state visit as a small group of intruders peered from a hidden alcove and a 20 foot ladder to view the dinner platform. Attending officers attempted to cover the breach while proceedings continued for about 500 guests.
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OtTaWa
Notis
Prince Philip
Toms
Tion
Queen’s Canadian visit outlines packed talks and events
The Queen’s final full day in Canada features a tight schedule of talks and ceremonies. A motorcade from Government House leads to Hull City Hall, a ceremony marks the Trans-Canada Highway project, followed by a government reception for 1,000 guests and a formal dinner at Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s home. Prince Philip delivers a radio speech on Commonwealth industrial communities from Oxford sponsorship.
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Ottawa
Elizabeth HH
Arch
England
Government House
Hull
Queensway
John Diefenbaker
Prince Philip
Oxford
Eighteen Firemen Take Indoor Firefighting Course
Eighteen city firemen attended an all day training session at College Park on October 6 focusing on indoor fire scenarios. Led by Robert Burns with instructors Larry Schneider and John L. Stemple, participants trained in gas mask use hose handling and smoke filled room drills. Captain Baker urged reporting old buildings for practical training use. Wall Street news notes aircraft deals as markets rise.
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College Park R
Lander
Robert Burns
University of Maryland
Larry Schneider
College Park
John L. Stemple
Independents’ Hall
Independent Hose Company
Lester Baker
Richard Brown
Glenn Draper
John Kennedy Jr
Douglas Green
Russell Rinehart
Clarence Rinehart
James Heller
Donald Spriggs
William Sbook
Charles Handley
John
Ed” Wisner
Richard Stop
Martin Walsh
Howard Walsh
James Walsh
George Waltz
Uniteds
Irving Henn
Independent Hose Co
Baker
Flu Vaccine Not Too Good
Washington army medical researchers report early test results show the Asian flu vaccine is less effective than predicted. Dr Maurice R Hileman of Waller Reed Army Institute of Research said only one test neared 70 percent, others below 50 percent. He noted antibody levels defining protection are not yet known.
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Washington
Army Medical
Hilleman
Queen Uses Old Garb on Canada Visit
London observers note Queen Elizabeth II wears reused outfits during her Canada tour. A red velvet coat, beige mink trim suit, spray wool dress, and lace dress with taffeta cummerbund appear at official engagements, saving an estimated 850 pounds by not replacing clothes.
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London
Canada
Paris
Harwell
Privy Council
Bruce Announces Democratic Senate Bid Urges Party Change
James Bruce, Baltimore, announcing his candidacy for the Democratic senatorial nomination, says the party needs a change in tactics and candidates to win next year. In his first public appearance since declaring last month he limited remarks to his qualifications and urged party unity.
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Baltimore
James Bruce
Bruce
Egypt Moves Heavy Tanks Into Syria From Egypt
Egyptian military spokesman says forces landed in Syria include infantry and artillery with armored tanks and heavy arms. He claims the force is not symbolic but a strike unit ready for large scale operations and will train Syrians in new weapons alongside Russian aircraft. Officials in London and Washington estimate 1000 to 1600 troops. Turkish sources mention up to 5000 involved.
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Cairo
Syria
al Akhbar
Washington
London
Russia
Foreign Office
Powell
Middle East
Latakia
Damascus
Ankara
Texas Floods and Tornadoes Hit Texas and Louisiana
In Texas heavy rain and floods drove hundreds from homes across multiple counties. Five tornadoes struck the Lone Star state with injuries reported and at least three deaths. Palestine saw nearly nine inches of rain while Ballinger and nearby towns faced severe flooding and Red Cross shelters. In New York James Hoffa pleaded innocent to five counts in a federal wiretapping probe.
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Associated Press
Texas
Sizie
Lone Star
Palestine
Butio
Ballinger
Red Cross
mid-Mississippi Valley
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Florida
Ennoceni
New York
James ‘R. i Hoffa
Teamsters Union
U.S. District ‘Court
Jin
Detroit
FFA Winners Await Awards at Kansas City Convention
Delegates at the 12th annual Fuure Farmers of America convention anticipate awards for 1956-57 achievements. Top honors include honorary American Farmer degrees and Star American Farmer titles. Winners include Bester and Dale Childs, with 126 local chapters recognized across emblem designations and several chapters cited for activity records.
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Kansas City
Sputnik Seen Across U S East As Satellite Flight Continues
Reports from Cambridge Boston and San Francisco describe Sputnik or its companion passing overhead at dawn with observers noting a double object appearance. In Columbus Ohio Dr. John Kraus of Ohio State University reports radio observations placing the satellite at about 355 miles altitude as solar activity declines.
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Cambridge
Mass
Fus
Sia
Harvard Observatory
Sputnik
United States
Andrew B. Ledwith
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian
Washinson
Vanguard
Cnter
Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia J
Leach
Wes
San . Francisco
San Francisco
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Coilummbos
John D. Kraus
Observatory
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Vathan Dorsey
Large Family Bible
Hood Campus
Gettysburg
Alderman Burall
Sterling Rice
Miss Dill
Wall Street
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Delaware
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