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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
The bow and arrow deer hunting season began today in Frederick County with light opening day activity. Hunters must check at Snook's Feed Store in Lewistown or Ben's Esso Service in Thurmont, and the season runs through November 12.
Sen. Joan Kennedy accuses Nixon of one sided statements and rejects direct TV confrontations as he issues a written reply to Nixon's white paper on misstatements. The debate extension talks continue with emissaries considering two hour meetings and a possible fifth debate near Election Day. The exchange cites Nixon planned white papers and Kennedy vows a broader, longer response. ?>
Heavy rainfall last night broke a 20 day dry spell as official measurements show .65 inches at the airport station though residents report higher totals locally. The storm ends the drought but frost warnings rise as temperatures drop to the upper 30s with a near freezing low expected Friday.
Harold Lloyd Jones formerly of Hagerstown now Frederick address, arrested at 3 am in the rear of Town House cafe. Charged with breaking and entering and looting 21.85 in coins from a juke box and cigarette machine. Grand jury inspection ordered after preliminary hearing. Detective Geer Howard Dinterman Jr. testified and described found tools and change.
Ralph Houk, a former minor league catcher and Yankee coach, was named manager of the New York Yankees one day after Casey Stengel was released. The one year contract comes at Houk's request as Stengel departs after guiding the team to 10 pennants and 7 world titles in 12 years. Dan Topping announced the move with George Weiss and Roy Hamey present. Stengel was not in attendance. Weiss plans to retire as general manager and move to chairman of the board.
Drama speakers at the Mailand State Drama Conference at Frederick High School include Dr. Beverly Canning Hood College dramatics instructor and Leon C. Miller National Thespian Society executive secretary treasurer. Dr. Canning spoke on Shakespearean drama and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and Michigan. Miller, Gettysburg College graduate, will open the afternoon with remarks on high school theater values and edits for the Dramatic magazine.
An elderly Washington woman found murdered and buried near Gambrills Md has been identified as Grace M Cochran 70 a switchboard operator who vanished two months earlier. Maryland Medical Examiner Dr Russell Fisher said she died in summer from multiple head injuries and a fatal wound likely from a bullet or sharp instrument. The body was discovered by Hugo Del Costello while clearing a yard and was near sites linked to earlier Gambrills area killings. Police aim to locate her Washington dentition for further confirmation.
The United States recalls its ambassador to Cuba amid the economic embargo on shipments. Philp Bonsal departs after attacks by Fidel Castro, leaving Waffaires Braddock to handle duties. no Cuban envoy has been in Washington since Dec 15 when Emnesio Dibó returned to Havana.
Leopoldville province president Kamitatu demanded Mobutu’s army withdraw within 43 hours or face a civilian mobilization. He ordered a 30 day newspaper ban, arms carry restriction to police and UN, and warned of secession if demands are not met. Kamitatu accused Mobutu’s forces of terror and sexual violence in the capital. He reinforced security with 372 UN policemen and said regional press stoked tribal hatred. If unsatisfied, he would seek provincial secession.
Chief of Police Charles Vv Main and party including Mrs Main and Mr and Mrs John P Engelbrecht traveled to Washington for a reception honoring Bishop and Mrs John Lord. Returning to Urbana the car ran dry in rain and darkness. a hotel manager assisted by driving a group member to a gas station and back.
The U Fire Company on South Market Street answered a 622 am alarm when a telephone pole on South Bentz Street was reported on fire. No damage was reported.
Moscow based British diplomat Guy Burgess, defected to the Soviet Union in 1951, appeared at a Western social event and said he would need a holiday visit to Britain but must return to the Soviet Union. He urged not to travel while the Cold War continues and blamed American pressure for the tensions.
Vice President Nixon urged creating a National Economic Council to coordinate government efforts for healthy economic growth while preserving the independence of the Federal Rescue Board. He proposed a flexible credit and fiscal approach, possible tax adjustments, and price stability as a government objective.
Detroit sports report notes Bill Dewitt resigns as Tigers president after declining a club offer to serve as an assistant. He had two years left on a three year contract worth about 50 000 dollars annually. The move followed John Fetzer becoming majority stock holder and announcing presidency.
The Sixth District race features Congressman John R. Foley on a state wide Democratic tour and a Friday night dance at the armory with state officials. Charles M C Mathias Jr plans a county shoe leather tour Tuesday and a rally in Boonsboro Wednesday evening. Governor Tawes and other officials join the caravan. veterans groups organize support for Nixon Lodge with local and state Legion leaders named.
Khrushchev announced in Luzhniki Stadium that the Soviet Union now has atom powered submarines armed with nuclear rockets. He said the United States is expanding a missile armed submarine program to the Soviet shores and criticized Western disarmament efforts. He called for an extraordinary session next March and April to pursue general and complete disarmament and proposed widening the East West disarmament committee to fifteen nations. He claimed the United States has lost military superiority and urged resolve on the German problem.
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ plans a 30 percent budget hike for next year to fund an associate pastor and higher operating costs. The proposal, discussed at a recent meeting, includes no major repairs but notes improvements to the basement area, bricks, and porch floor at the parsonage. Rev. Paul L. Althouse leads the church, with E. R. Price presiding as vice president of the Consistory.
Gold shares spurted as the bullion price rose in London while the broader market was mixed in early trading.
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