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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1953

Page

7

U.S. Maintains Trieste Decision Amid Yugoslav Protests

The United States announced it will not change its plan to hand over part of the Trieste disputed zone to Italy, drawing stern protests from Yugoslavia. Russia accused the Allies of a grave violation of the Italian peace treaty, denouncing the transfer of Zone A to Italian administration and prompting state department briefings on the matter.

Washington United States Trieste Italy Yugoslavia Russia Britain Moscow U. N. Security Council State Department Department Koca Popovic Dulles Popovic New York Tito Tneste White House Henry Suydan Cuef U. S Lincoln White Balkan France

Major Expansion At Fairney Keedy Home

Major expansion at the Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home in Hagerstown will add a two story brick and steel wing joining the south side. Funded by 57 Church of the Brethren congregations in Maryland and DC, the project adds room for 33 more aged residents and includes a modern health unit. The inital work follows a consolidation with the Keedy fund and retirement of long time supporters. The home began in 1905 and is guided by board members from central Maryland and DC.

Hagerstown Church of the Brethren Maryland District of Columbia Fahmey-Reedy Memorial Clarence Keedy Washington County Keedy Fahrney Church of the Brethren Home For Yesteryear Peter Fahrney Malcolm A. Long Baltimore Board of Tusees

Supreme Court refuses to review Korean War war status

The Supreme Court declined to review a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that the Korean conflict was not a war in the legal sense affecting life insurance policies. The PA court ordered payment to beneficiaries of two soldiers killed in Korea and a train crash, citing Congress’s war-declaration power.

Washington Supreme Court Pennsylvania Supreme Court U S. District Court Los Angeles US. Court of Miliary Appeals Korea U. S. Supreme Court Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company Pennsylvania Congress

Red Feather Week aims to raise 37 for Frederick welfare fund

Oct 23 marks the start of Red Feather Week as volunteers mobilize to raise 37 for the Frederick community Chest supporting seven welfare recreational and educational agencies. Campaign chair Byron W Thompson announced the goal is 6 percent higher than recent years with an average Frederick family share of 7.40.

Byron W Thompson Francis Scott Key Thompson Frederick Niemann Brunk Chest G. L Baking Co Coca Cola Co Frederick Produce Co Claude R. Delauter Esther Grinage

Talbot County Blames Zoning for Lost Refinery

A Bay Hundred Anti Zoning League delegation urged Gov. McKeldin to overturn Talbot County zoning rules they say blocked industrial growth and caused Pan American Oil Co to abandon a $100 million refinery plan in favor of Virginia. BALCH led residents criticizing the commissioners and the station wagon brigade that opposed the project.

Annapolis Talbot McKeldin Virginia Pan-American Qil Co Henry Herbert Balch Bay Hundred Pan-American York River Baich

Faithful Workers Meet at St John’s Lutheran Creagerstown

The Faithful Workers Society at St John’s Lutheran Creagerstown held its regular meeting at Mrs Ray Martin’s home with president Mrs Harvey Lare presiding. Seventeen members answered roll call with temple as the text word. Mrs Vienna Leatherman’s guess box was won by Mrs Lou ise Burdette. Hostesses were Mrs Mary Ramsburg and Mrs Ray Martin. Next meeting at Mrs Ruby Six home with bread as text word.

Faithful Workers Faithful Workers Society St. John’s Lutheran Church Creagerstown Ray Martin Harvey Lare Temple Vienna Leatherman Louise Burdette Mary Ramsburg Ruby

Espionage At Ft Monmouth Sparks Senate Probe

Sen McCarthy reports a probe into Ft Monmouth New Jersey Signal Corps radar center finds indications of extremely dangerous espionage. He says testimony suggests possible widespread issues. defense officials offer no comment. Witnesses linked to Rosenberg or Sobel under scrutiny, but not all are suspected.

New York McCarthy Wis Ft. Monmouth N. J Signal Corps Washington Defense Department Army Robert Stevens Stevens Air Force Julus Rosenberg Morton Sobel Rosenberg Sobell Communist Party

County youths attend twenty-fifth National FFA Convention

Representing Carroll Lee Zecher of Middletown and Stuart Brachey near Frederick, along with 26 Maryland FFA members, Maryland sends its delegates to the national convention in Kansas City October 12 to 15. State FFA President Ed Brown and official delegate Franklin Robinson will vote on convention business. Maryland will field a live stock judging team from Princess Anne High School FFA: Anderson, Baskin, and Evans. Sessions include Eisenhower’s address and talks by Oveta Culp Hobby and Ezra Benson.

Carroll Lee Zecher Middletown Stuart Brachey Frederick Maryland Association of Future Farmers of America FPA Kansas City Eisenhower Hawaii Puerto Rico Ed. Brown Salisbury F.F.A Franklin Robinson American Farmer Maryland Bill Anderson Richard Baskin John Evans Princess Anne High School Oveta Culp Hobby Department of Health, Education and Welfare Eza T. Benson Agriculture

Police baffled by skull found on Boxter's Valley farm

State Police admitted no progress in identifying a human skull found July 26 on the Mahion Masser farm in Boxter's Valley. The skull dragged onto the farm by a dog was sent to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore for examination. A full report has not been furnished, and no further remains traces have been found as investigators continue.

Mahion Masser Boxter’s Valley Baltimore W. W. Corbin

Flag hoisted at Annapolis High for Bellamy Award

Annapolis high school received the Bellamy Award for its education program and distinguished alumni during an assembly attended by Governor McKeldin. The flag ceremony marked Annapolis as the 12th school honored for Francis Bellamy, author of the pledge.

Annapolis Annapolis High School Bellamy Francis Bellamy McKeldin

Burke Named To Taft Seat

Ohio Governor Lausche appoints Thomas A Burke to fill the Taft Senate seat after Taft’s death. Burke, Cleveland mayor and Democrat, joins 48 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and one Independent. Burke’s selection shifts potential tie votes with Vice President Nixon, amid court actions urging immediate naming. Born 1898 in Cleveland, Burke is a Catholic with a legal career and long mayoral tenure.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Thomas A Burke Cleveland Senate Robert A. Taft Richard MM. Nixon Wayne Morse Oregon Taft Morse Lausche Burke Cleveland Democrat Ohio Supreme Court Paul J. Herbert Wheelhorse Supreme Court Herbert U. S John W Bricker Josephine L3on Holy Cross Western Reserve University

Married couple marks 30th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs William McKinstry of New Windsor celebrated their 30th anniversary with over 135 guests attending. They received many cards and telegrams, and their daughters Mrs Preston Myers and Mrs Charles Hesson helped in receiving guests.

William McKinstry New Windsor Preston Myers Charles Hesson

Air Force awards contract to Fairchild for C 123 aircraft

The Air Force announces Fairchild Aircraft of Washington Md is the winning bidder for an undisclosed number of assault transport aircraft. The award is fixed price non predeterminable and 10 percent below the next lowest bid. Kaiser Willow Run tooling and materials may be used with price revision downward only.

Washington Air Force Fairchild Airplane and Engines Corp Wagerstown Harold E. Talbot Fairchild Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corp Glenn L. Martin Co Lockheed Aircraft Corp North American Aviation Inc Willys Motors Kaiser Manufacturing Corp Big Willow Run Michigan Kaiser Willow Run

Gov Dewey Demands Resignation In Albany Tug of War

Gov Thomas E Dewey orders the resignation of acting Lt Gov Arthur W Wicks after a visit to prisoner Joseph Fay an. Wicks declines and plans to submit his resignation as Republican Senate leader next month for Senate to decide fitness. Mrs Mildred Kottinger named as county organizer by president of Ladies Auxiliary to Maryland State Firemen's Association. Mrs Wilma Reckner Jean Ring and Alice Snook named for county roles in Carroll and Washington counties.

Albany Thomas E Dewey Gos Arthur W. Wicks Isbor Moldred Kottmger Marland State Firemens Association Wilma Reckner Severna Park Jean Ring Mt Airy Carroll County Alice Snook Washington County

Doll Personalty Sale Totals 3400 Dollars at Public Auction

Public sale of the late James E. Doll’s personal property at his Rockwell Terrace residence drew a large crowd. Items fetched varied sums with rugs and linens selling well, a glass clock bringing 47 dollars after years idle, and a china set plus demitasse cups realizing notable returns. Administratrix Anna M. Myers oversaw the sale. Holden S. Felton acted as attorney. Emmett R. Bowlus served as auctioneer and H. M. Alexander as clerk.

James E. Doll Rockwell Terrace Anna M. Myers Holden S. Felton Emmett R Bowlus H. M. Alexander

Retailers Try To Boost Sales

Detroit reports show auto retailers increasing sales efforts to curb end year inventories. Ford deliveries stay high while discounting grows across makes. Production cuts and 1953 model phasing continue as Chrysler and others push 1954 models into full swing for next year.

Ford Weeks Chrysler General Motors

Harpers Ferry National Monument Story Featured in Magazine

An article by Mrs Frank W Mish Jr in Daughter of the American Revolution Magazine traces Harpers Ferry history from early Shenandoah Valley settlement to land negotiations for a national monument. It covers silver mining, a mountain fern unique to the area, George Washington at age 16, Civil War bloodstained stone steps, the John Brown raid, and proposals for new highways and related park plans along the C and O Canal Parkway.

Harpers Ferry National Monument Frank W. Mish, Jr Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Hampers Ferry Mish Harpers Ferry

McKeldin undecided on Harford County court vacancy

Gov. McKeldin said he has not decided how to fill the Harford County Circuit Court vacancy when Judge Frederick L. Coburn’s term ends next month. He spoke after discussions with the county Republican Committee. The committee said the selection remains entirely with the governor.

Annapolis McKeldin Harford County Frederick Lee Coburn Republican Committee

Decision Reserved On Sobell New Trial Plea

The New York Court of Appeals reserved decision on a government bid to block a new trial for Morton Sobell convicted of conspiracy with Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Sobell seeks a new trial citing newly discovered evidence while the government argues the plea should be thrown out, noting a prior loss on a similar request. Sobell is serving a twenty year sentence in Akcairaz prison.

New York Court of Appeals Morton Sobeli Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Sobeli Sobell Akcairaz

Capt Katz censured by Worcester County grand jury

Snow Hill Maryland October 12 Capt Menash E Katz special state police aide to five Maryland governors was publicly censured by the Worcester County grand jury and urged to receive an official reprimand for jokingly criticizing county law enforcement. Katz admitted remarks were in bad taste and called himself a great kidder apologetic. The jury also indicted 29 others. Foreman G Hale Harrison led the new grand jury. Gov McKeldin and Col Elmer Munshower offered limited comment.

Snow Hill Menash E. Katz Maryland Worcester County Grand Jury Katz Albert C Ritchie New York Israel United States G. Hale Harrison Berlin Ocean _City McKeldin Elmer F. Munshower

No Trespassing Near AEC H-Bomb Plant Area

The Allendale County Citizen reports the government closes a stream used for cooling waters from nearby Atomic Energy Commission sites along the Savannah River. The notice warns locals away, notes potential spy concerns, and hints at clandestine testing while emphasizing AEC responsibility for the water.

Allendale S. C Atomic Energy’ Commission Savannah River AEC

Clerical error corrects Plane No. 5 bartender proprietor claim

Vernon Stanley Roberts of Route 1 Mr. Airy was charged on a warrant with assault and battery after a fight at Plane No. 5 tavern on Saturday. He was not proprietor. the establishment is operated solely by his sister Mrs. Preston Hallar. The Post yesterday misstated Roberts as proprietor and regrets the error.

Vernon Stanley Roberts Route 1 Airy Preston Hallar Roberts

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