23 Oct 1959
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1959
Page
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Freder Jowe'en timetable outlines two major Halloween events this week. Police warn residents to avoid gunfire and protect youths during a Friday parade and a trick or treat period. Chief Main emphasizes strict enforcement of the city ordinance against discharging firearms or dangerous devices.
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Mayor Ramsburg and the Board of Aldermen convene Monday at 3 to decide on a city lease renewal for the Opera House and whether to add a desegregation clause. The theater operator is already tied to a court case over segregation policies. Also noted Eisenhower named John M. McKibbin deputy postmaster general in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore ends its free public bath initiative after years of decline in usage. The Board of Estimates approves savings of 167000 dollars while retaining some school baths. 105 employees will lose jobs as taps shut off.
Roeder C to accompany the State head to a three day conference of the National Rehabilitation Association in Bo William C. Hell he and Thompson attend. He will address the national session on October 27.
A missing eleven year old Maime girl abducted in Lyndonville was found safe today. She described being held by a bird and a captive tied to food or sleep during a prior disappearance.
Two cars collided on Md 23 near Beallsville as Frances Day attempted a left turn into a private driveway. Charles Martin Wisner of Beallsville, northbound, struck the Day car. Mrs Day was charged with improper turning, Reg Bodmer a Beallsville passenger, suffered a possible fractured skull and multiple injuries. Police reported several injuries and hospital treatment following the crash.
Gov Tawes announced a letter inviting four counties to present proposals for fair site location. Leading contenders named were Washington New York Los Angeles and Seattle. Officials said representatives from the counties would present in Washington today as Comptroller Lew Lewis gathered input from senators Kravits and Reith.
Four Walkersville churches plan a preaching mission at the Methodist Church on Main Street. Missioner will be Rev Dr Allan Meek president emeritus of the Theological Seminary in Lancaster Pa now United Church of Christ. He has spoken in over 1700 churches and led choirs from all four churches each evening.
Moscow urged an early East West summit saying the sooner the meeting is held the better for peace. Tass broadcast that delaying talks only heightens internal tension and undermines progress toward a summit among Eisenhower, Macmillan, and Adenauer. Western officials debate a Paris preliminary meeting, with no fixed date stated.
The Civil Aeronautics Board linked the Viscount crash near Chase Maryland on May 12 to extreme turbulence and loss of aircraft control during a storm. Five dispatchers allegedly failed to relay vital weather data to the crew before the plane disintegrated in flight.
The 1101st day of the steel strike sees three federal judges weighing the legality of the government back to work injunction. The union calls the order unconstitutional and seeks cancellation, while the government stresses health and safety risks and economy protection. Leaders and management signal adherence to court directives as wage talks stall.
Lansing officials moved to conserve funds as a Supreme Court decision struck down a 1 percent use tax, heightening an 80 million dollar deficit. The administration cut nonessential travel and vacancies while Gov. Williams returns to press Republicans on new tax proposals.
The Washington Post reports a school bus and a station wagon collided at a Washington Baltimore intersection shortly before 9 am. Six children were treated at University Hospital for minor injuries. Catherine Marshall widow of Dr Peter Marshall is to wed Leonard LeSourd in Leesburg Virginia.
A drizzle and a steady rain cooled opening day for bowhunters with only two deer reported at stations. Oliver A Guariglia Sr. and Howard C Roberts each took a 50 plus and 40 plus pound doe in separate counties, while Thurmont by Ben's Esso saw no kills. Forecasters expect clearing skies by Saturday with near 70 degree highs and possible scattered showers.
The clock shift ends in many regions at 2 a.m. as clocks turn back to 1 a.m. marking standard time. Kentucky observes year round daylight saving in Lexington and Frankfort, while other areas already moved last month.
A two-vehicle rear-end crash on old Route 15 about one mile north of Catoctin Furnace caused approximately 150 in damage. The 1957 Pontiac driven by Robert H. Stiiie Is. of Thurmont struck the rear of a 1959 Chevrolet driven by Joseph D. Broussard near Blue Mountain. No injuries were reported and charges are pending. The incident occurred around 8 o clock this morning.
Health officials warn pet lovers about rabies risk from pet skunks. A recently purchased skunk from a southwestern state tested rabid, with another rabid skunk found at the same shop. Officials note wild skunks shipped for pets and advise using properly immunized captive bred skunks and caution that incubation may reach six months.
The Frederick County Board of Education has reset the special meeting start to 10 a.m. Monday. An earlier 2:30 p.m. session was planned to discuss percolation test results from five holes at the Singanore Junior-Senior High site, assessing sewage conditions.
Temperatures will average about five degrees above normal. Warmer Saturday mild Sunday and cooler Monday. Mild again Tuesday and Wednesday. Scattered showers likely Saturday and again Tuesday with precipitation varying from the Western mountains to lower elevations.
The Philadelphia OAP case faces next week’s decision by the Court of Appeals. If the court vacates Judge Herber’s strike ending injunction the union stays on strike and the government will appeal to the Supreme Court. If the large order is upheld a stay of execution could be issued pending a likely USW appeal to the Supreme Court. The Circuit Court order will not settle the issue and the strike may continue into next week without a negotiated settlement.
In Havana Fidel Castro urged mobilizing armed bands and peasants as opponents threaten trouble. He warned of militia action and called for a Monday demonstration by a million citizens to protest what he said were U S based counter revolution planes. Two Cubans were killed and 46 injured in recent incidents near Guantanamo Bay.
Frederick County teachers to showcase recent instruction methods at Frederick High School on November 10. Demonstrations cover semi micro techniques algae in biology inexpensive equipment for physics and chemistry. Event aims to refresh teachers with new classroom approaches for student instruction. Reese to retire from B and O Railroad after a long career starting 1911 in Huntington and continuing in Baltimore and Washington roles.
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