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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Oct 31, 1956

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Vandalism arrests tied to Halloween county wave

Miscreants aged 17 to 22 held after a spate of vandalism in Frederick County. A porch fire at H Crawford Swomley near Libertytown, downed road signs, snow fences, damaged mailboxes, and fodder burning were reported. Five suspects, including two adults Charles Ecker and James Boone Jr, face charges. three juveniles implicated. Proceedings set for magistrate court. bonds of 900 dollars posted.

Ijamsville Hallowe'en Frederick County H. Crawford Swomley George Layman Raymond Haugh Maryland Libertytown Sherif Raymond Haugh Charles Ecker James Boone Jr New London Haugh Raymond Haugh Jr Willard Koogle E. R. Nicodemus Unionville Marsland Boone Johnsville Coppermine Libertytown-Unionville

Washington Driver Held In Local Jail

A Washington motorist, Franklin B. Roberson, was held in jail in default of 254.35 collateral after his convertible struck a tractor-trailer at South Market and South streets about 6 30 p m He was charged with reckless driving operating on an expired chauffeur s license and inadequate brakes A hearing was set for Stondaymi magistrates court The accident involved Henry Buchel s tractor trailer Forest Hills N Y Damages totaled about 300 to the Roberson convertible and 100 to the trailer Hubert W Hottman was also held on a warrant for grand jury action and Charles R Studebaker was summoned on a separate charge

Washington South Market South Streets Franklin B. Roberson Nathan Dorsey Stondaymi Roberson South Market Street South Street Henry Buchel Forest Hills N. Y Hubert W. Hottman West South Street Sergt Denver Charles R. Studebaker Frederick RFD Dorsey

Roads Program Before Board Approves 1957 Plan

County Commissioners opened final consideration of the 1957 roads construction program following tours of proposed sections by County Engineer Roger H. Willard and review with the Roads Board. They will decide today as required by law to adopt the plan by November 21, with several link suggestions under advisement. Separately, the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. approved a 1.3 million expansion in Maryland including 42.5 thousand for poles on the Eastern Shore, 115 thousand for Galena upgrades, and 24 thousand for Willards equipment.

Roger H. Willard Beard Baltimore PF Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Maryland Galena Willards

Three Year Old With Spinal Meningitis Transferred

A Frederick three year old girl treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for spinal meningitis was moved to University Hospital Baltimore for further observation and care. She is Joan Darlene Purdy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Purdy of Madison Street. Illness began about three weeks ago following a skull fracture sustained over a month prior. Recovery from the spine infection is noted as satisfactory.

Frederick Frederick Memorial Hospital University Hospital Baltimore Joan Darlene Purdy Lawrence Purdy Madison Street Battimore Hospital

Eden says Britain to act in Middle East with or without U.S. consent

Prime Minister Eden told the House of Commons Britain must protect vital Middle East interests with or without American agreement. He declined to detail planned actions by British and French forces and avoided confirming troops on Egyptian soil, as Labor pressed for clarity.

London Eden Britain Middle East United States House of Commons House Commons Hugh Gaitskell

President To Put Crisis Before Nation

President Eisenhower will address the nation on television and radio tonight to outline U.S. position amid the Middle East crisis. Britain and France plan to deploy troops in Egypt. Eden and Mollet exchanged messages. the White House denies reports of talks with Eden while confirming responses to Mollot. Maryland farm land value rises to 184.90 per acre. total farm wealth up to 720 million. engagement kept for a Philadelphia speech tomorrow night.

Washington Eisenhower Nation Middle East White House United States Britain U.S France James C. Hagerty Hagerty Egypt Covati U.N Anthony Eden Eden Guy Mollet Mollet Maryland Department Oor Agriculture Philadelphia

Budapest sees Russian retreat as Hungarian air force warns

Soviet tanks withdrew from Budapest as Hungarian air force planes dropped leaflets threatening to bomb if Russians lingered. Mindszenty returned to a tumultuous welcome as rebels battled AVH police, while authorities reported varied signals of Russian withdrawal and a stiff demand for full troop exit by month end.

Budapest Hungary Danube Red Mre Nagy Uo Sa Russia Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Buda Cardinal Mindszenty AVH Nagy Freedom National Council Gyper Broadcas

Hallowe'en Parade In Jeopardy As Rain Looms

Heavy rain forecasts threaten the Hallowe'en parade with possible postponement to Thursday night. Final judging shifts to Kemp Hall after line of march preliminaries led by Morris Rhian. City workmen set up bleachers as rainfall totals climb near 9.44 inches for October.

Rederick Hallowe'en Kemp Hall East Church North Market Streets Morris Rhian Evangelical Reformed Church Court West Church Streets

Jury Tries Again in Maryland Halloween Case

The Baltimore jury failed to reach a verdict on the Homer W. Hanna income tax evasion case tied to Halloween events. Court resumes with jurors returning to the room to hear one question as police monitor crowds and vandals. Investigation continues into the attempted robbery near the City Opera House with no charges filed yet.

W. Va Baltimore Homer W. Hanna Maryland Yesternight Weather Bureau Sterling Hatch James M. Hepbron Ander Tion City Opera House Cantinu

Rain totals from Hurricane Flossy across Southeast

Weather Bureau estimates show rainfall across the Southeast last month from Hurricane Flossy equaled a quarter of the motion with an inch of water. The downpour weighed 8? billion tons across the region during its five day passage.

Montgomery Ala Flossy Weather Bureau

Commuter Fares Raised by B and O and Pennsylvania

Railroads in Baltimore area announce commuter fare increases to align with New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions. B and O and Pennsylvania plan higher prices for Baltimore Washington and surrounding routes. monthly tickets up to 14.4 miles rise by 1 to 2.15 dollars, over 14.4 miles by 2.25 dollars, other tickets increased proportionately.

IB & O The Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce Commission Maryland Public Service Commission New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore Washington Washington-Brunswick Cumberland Connellsville B & OQ

Heavy Rains Hit Counties West of Baltimore

Weather Bureau reports two merging storm systems bringing locally heavy rainfall to western Baltimore area counties through Friday morning after soaking the Eastern Shore. Expected totals over 76 to 48 hours run high with Salisbury reporting 3.5 inches in 12 hours and Waldorf near an inch as October rain accumulates.

Baltimore Weather Bureau Midwest Maryland Salisbury Bastion Waldorf

Stevenson Injects Middle East War into Campaign

Adlai E Stevenson used the Middle East peace issue in a Philadelphia speech to accuse the Eisenhower administration of dismissing his plan. He travels by train to New York for a series of speeches and then to Pittsburgh for a major address.

Philadelphia Adlai E Stevenson Eisenhower Middle East New York Pittsburgh

Weather and crime notes mix in fragmentary regional report

A fragmented article reports a five day forecast plus a violent incident involving a black man beaten by white men. It references Maryland New York and Baltimore areas, a schoolteacher, and a public office integration context. Details are garbled with unclear dates and names.

Stora Jesse Woods Baltimore Maryland New York

Major Policy Shift Is Made By Moscow

Moscow signals a policy shift toward full sovereignty for Communist states and openness to discuss troop withdrawals from Hungary Romania and Poland within the Warsaw Pact framework. The declaration notes Soviet troops in three states and stresses equal sovereignty and noninterference while promising to evacuate Budapest when deemed by the Hungarian government.

Moscow Soviet Union Budapest Hungary Romania Poland Georgi Zhukov East Germany Commonwealth of Socialist Nations Soviet Communist Party

Egypt Rejects Plea to Halt Fighting at Suez Canal

Cairo reports air battles with Israeli forces as Egypt claims 16 Israeli planes shot down. Britain warns civilians to stay away from airfields while British French naval and air bombardment begins near the Suez. Egypt rejects the Oct 30 ultimatum. Israel accepts, deadline 6:30 am Egypt time.

Cairo Egypt London Britain Suez Canal Paris Defense Ministry Toyouan Cyprus Canal United Kingdom

Middle East 4th Glance

From Cairo to Washington reports note Britain and France rushing troops toward the Suez Canal but no landing word official. Israel says it captured a warship destroyed seven planes and smashed a large vehicle convoy. UN diplomats express shock at vetoes on the Security Council as US allies push Eisenhower peace appeal and a Dulles conference was planned.

Associated Press Cairo Britain France Suez Canal Feynt London Tel Aviv Israel Gaza Strip Sinai United Nations U.N U.S. Security Council Washington United States Presdent Eisenhower Eieshower Dulles

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