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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1954

Page

15

Connection For By-Pass Big Contract In Frederick County

A 762,236 contract for a 4.925 mile Washington National Pike to Frederick bypass link tops Frederick County awards under a two year State Roads Commission program. The report also lists dozens of road and bridge contracts totaling millions, with projects in Frederick and Carroll counties including US 15 and Maryland routes, plus a truck weigh station substructure on the Baltimore National Pike. Signs vandalism reported as trespass acts under law, with potential prosecutions.

Washington National Pike New Frederick State Roads Commission Frederick County Washington National Pike-Frederick Commission Pharmont Maryland Unionville Libertytown Frederick By-Pass U. S Carrol County Westminster Warfieldsburg Little Pipe Creek Taylorsville Mt. Airy Ftoward County Monocacy River Baltimore Baltimore National Pike Plane No. 4 New Market Ijamsville Road Afanoceacy River U. S.5 Emmitsburg Monocacy River Bridge U. S. 40 Patrick Street U.S. 40 Gambrill State Park Ridgeville Carroll-Frederick County Carroll-Frederick Line Tramsville Road Brunswick Bridge New Midway Woodsboro

Oppose Proposals To Add New Judge

A Maryland study group led by Charles Markell opposes ballots to add a judge for Montgomery and Baltimore counties on November 3. The subcommittee says the proposals would let the General Assembly change judge numbers in any circuit in the future, requiring a constitutional amendment. John F. Lillard Jr. of Prince Georges County disagreed with the report.

Baltimore Gev. McKeldin Maryland Montgomery Charles Markell Study Commission Markell Court of Appeals General Assembly John F. Lillard Jr Prince , Georges County

Baptists To Hear Leaders At Meet Here

Maryland Baptists gather for the 119th annual session of the Maryland Baptist Union Association at the First Baptist Church. Leaders include Dr. Loren R. Williams, Rev. L. J. Newton, Judge John W. McCall, Rev Elmer S West Jr, and Rev Elmer F Ruark, with worship led by Samuel A. Blight. Officers elected include Rev. Roy D. Gresham as president and Eldon Koch as first vice president.

Baptist Church Maryland Maryland Baptist Union Association First Baptist Church Loren R. Williams Sunday School Board L. J. Newton Department of Religious Education John W. McCail Southern Baptist Convention Elmer S West Jr Foreign Mission Board Samuel A. Blight Parke HA Heller Baptist Brotherhood Elmer F. Ruark Mr. West Eugene W. Patterson Woman's Missionary Union William AteMurry Department of Fundamentals Irene Chambers Home Missions Board of Atlanta Lorene Tilford Formosa C. Emanuel Carlson M. Ray McKay Roy D. Gresham Baltimore Eldon Koch Berwyn J. D. Coleman Cumberland Laurence A. Free Donald L. Harland Mt. Rainier Marsland Baptist Paul Brunner First Arthur R. Coleman Bethe Seabrook Joseph F. Fulbright Parkville Samuel A. High Lech

West Germany gains sovereignty under multi power accord

Western powers and Bonn agree on steps to end Allied occupation of West Germany and restore sovereignty. Adenauer, Dulles, Eden, and Mendes-France sign documents to be formalized Saturday, shaping West European Union ties and NATO framework while preserving limited occupation rights. Prime issues include arms control, Saar policy, and a European armament pool proposal amid Bonn coalition talks. Also USA pledges Pakistan aid and faster military deliveries in a separate communique.

Paris Bonn West Germany United States Britain France Konrad Adenauer West Soviet Union Germany Berlin U.S State Dulles Anthony Eden Pierre Mendes-France Belgum Netherlands Luxembourg Italy Canada Brussels Benelux NATO Saar Adenauer Mendes - France

Roberts case seen as likely to collapse soon

The Miami Herald reports that James T. Roberts, Baltimore attorney, faces a first degree murder indictment over his daughter Judith Ann's kidnapping and presumed death near Miami. Courthouse observers predict a quick acquittal at a jury trial if held, while state prosecutors seek new confessions and more solid investigation. Roberts was released on $10,000 bond after arrest in the Baltimore area.

Miami. Fla. i Miami Herald James T. Roberts Baltimore J. AL. Smith Herald Roberts Smith George Brautigam Judith Ann Harry Rosenberg Miami

Mahoney Ride For McKeldin

Francis J. Connolly a leader of the George P. Mahoney movement pledged support for Republican Gov. McKeldin in the November election. The Independent Democrats for McKeldin cite Connolly’s past roles in the Central Democratic League and battles against Byrd remote from party lines. They praise McKeldin’s record, ethics, and nonpartisan appointments while accusing Byrd of spending and machine ties and evasion of issues.

Baltimore Francis J Pete) Connolly George P. Mahoney McKeldin Connolly Central Democratic League Mahoney Lane H C. Byrd University of Maryland Byrd

Anti Integration Pamphlet Appears in Maryland Race

A pamphlet opposing school integration surfaces on the Eastern Shore. It quotes State Senator Edward Turner and ties him to the segregation issue in Maryland politics. Centreville Democrat opposes Republican Edward T. Miller’s bid for reelection in the Eastern Shore District. Turner is noted as the first candidate to raise the race issue in the campaign.

Rock Hall Maryland Edward Turner Turner Centreville Ren Edward T. Miller Marvyland

Communist Warships Contacted In Pacific

Pearl Harbor reports say Communist warships and submarines have been sighted across the Pacific. Admiral Felix B. Stump stated none acted hostile and implied sightings came from U.S. submarines. He did not identify the ships but suggested the vessels were unaware they had been observed.

Pearl Harbor Pacific Felix B. Stump Russia U.S

Jury Retains Seven Thousand Dollar Verdict in Suit

A circuit court jury upheld a seven thousand dollar verdict this afternoon in a case brought by Mollie Dougherty of Ladiesburg against Kenneth D. Barigis as administrator of the Albert Barigis estate. Dougherty claimed pay for boarding and housework for the late Mr Barigis over several years. the defense argued no agreement existed. Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer presided.

Renden Ee Mollie Dougherty Ladiesburg Kenneth D. Barigis Albert Barigis Woodshoro T. Kieffer DeLauter Bartgis Mathias Patrick M.schnauffer

Eisenhower endorses Ives in New York governor race

President Eisenhower urged New York Republicans to elect L. Irving Ives to continue the GOP program during a whirlwind tour of New York City. He said he would vote straight Republican, endorsing Ives as the candidate to carry forward the party’s agenda. Dewey and Ives accompanied him as the motorcade moved through Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

New York Eisenhower New York City L. A Franklin D. Roosevelt Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Thomas E. Dewey Ives New York State Washington

Bus Crash Kills Child InEDGEFIELD County

A school bus collided with a pickup, went down a 25 foot embankment into a creek 14 miles west of here. A 6 year old boy died, 35 to 40 pupils injured. The driver of the truck was seriously hurt. passersby rushed the injured to the infirmary and University Hospital in Augusta. The mother of one child drove after the bus before it crashed.

Edgefield Here C. R Jackson Alice White Lonno Universiy Hospital Augusta Sheriff's Office Vrs Wine

Pranksters fined after tomatoes and eggs hit car near New Bedford

A group of youths on a country road near New Bedford Pennsylvania threw tomatoes and eggs at a plain black car. Two unarmed state troopers stopped them and three crates of produce and ten eggs were recovered. Eight youths were fined and briefly jailed until parents appeared. one teen remained jailed in New Castle as juvenile court dates were set. Cardinal Jovio dies at 87 in Vatican. death creates fourth vacancy in College of Cardinals.

Olio New Bedford Sorus Bae New Castle

Set Division Quotas In City Chest Drive

Mayor John A. Derr announces division quotas for the Community Chest drive and schedules a Friday lunch meeting at the Hotel Pradaviat with division heads. Door to door canvassing begins October 25 to reach this year’s goal. Camp Detrick reports 45 percent progress. Over 100 volunteers are lined up, with some city blocks unmapped. call the Chest office to help. Sunday is Rel Feather Sunday observed by city churches in cooperation with the Ministerium.

Pradaviat John A. Derr Derr Camp Detrick Braddock Heights B. J. Ffardin Community Chest Chest Office Federated Charities

Bitter Over Cut By Musselman For Apples

Virginia apple growers in Winchester report a six percent price cut from Musselman Co, the nation’s top canned apple producer. Effective midnight Monday, Musselman will pay $2.07 per bushel for owl York Imperial 2s inch np net canners, down from $4.40. Growers fear prices don’t cover growing costs and some will leave apples on the trees. This is the second regional price drop this year following a earlier 50 cent cut. Appalachian Apples Inc. of Martinsburg W V calls a directors meeting Friday. SHARE TREMORS NEW YORK Two sharp tremors were recorded early today on the Fordham University seismograph.

Musselman New York Appalachian ‘Apples, Inc Martinsburg W. Va Fordham University

Accidental air raid siren at police HQ

An air raid siren was accidentally triggered this morning at 11 15 at Police headquarters. No injuries or further danger reported as authorities investigate the mishap.

Western trade holes aid China arms links

Western officials report Europe’s Communist nations are buying Western generators machine tools and petroleum equipment for transshipment to China Red. Goods barred for Red China remain more numerous than those for Eastern Europe allowing covert shipments via Gdynia Poland and the Trans Siberian route. Recent holds at Gdynia show transport bottlenecks while UN embargoes from the Everear War era linger and postwar relaxations reduce prohibited items from 230 to around 170 as Europe eases tensions.

London Russia China Kremlin United States Europe Red China Gdynia Poland Peiping Soviet Bloc

West Shore Oysters Gone After Hazel

Oysters along Varsland's Western Shore disappeared after Hazel last week. Dave Wallace of the Oyster Institute of North Yinerwan said anglers in Anne Arundel Charles Calvert and three Marys counties found no harvest this week. He blamed sand, waves, or mud for the loss and said current movements may reveal or return beds.

Annapolis Varsland Dave Wallace Oxster Instilite North Yinerwan Todas Wallace Anne Arundel Charles Calvert Mary's

Hurricane hunter plane probes Caribbean disturbance

A Navy hurricane hunter aircraft from Jacksonville took off at 8:00 am to investigate a central Caribbean disturbance about 600 miles south of Miami. Commercial flights report heavy rain and violent electrical storms. The Miami Weather Bureau places the weather area from San Island to Jamaica.

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Opening of Route 40 Dualized Span From Ridgeville to Frederick

Governor McKeldin dedicates the 12 mile Route 40 span linking Ridgeville with Frederick in twin ceremonies. About 200 at Ridgeville and 500 at the Monocacy site, with state and local officials, Fort Meade troops, bagpipe corps, and a luncheon at the Key Hotel. The four lane expressway completes the Baltimore Frederick link, part of Maryland’s long range road program.

Theodore R. McKeldin Ridgeville Frederick Baltimore Second Arms W. Merval Weaver Frederick Presbyterian Church Clyde M. Roney Chamber of Commerce McKeldin L. Grant Hoover Board of Lane Beall Fiicard DeWitt S. Hyde John J. Hases Camp Detrick Francis Scot: Key Hotel Charles W. Magaha Rubeville Monocacy River Frederick Hi National Highway Users Conference Maryland United States

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Horace M. Alexander Baptists Meet M. B.U State Mission Board Clifton €. Thomas Church Tntension Society R. Harwood Bagby Baptist Home of Maryland G. H. Ponder Baptist Children’s Aid Society James M. Hoffa Nellie Higgins Baptist Book Store Mohammed Vii Pakistan Ali Paper N. Y Pupu Vvhcan Pamenica Jovio Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments College of Cardinals Richard A. Sheppard Samuel H. Sheppard Dorothy Sheppard Winchester Virginia Musselman Co Russ Ally West Shore Caribbean Near City
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