Grand jury to probe sex offenses as new term opens
Frederick County grand jury under Associate Judge Thomas M. Anderson begins a two day session with foreman E Paul Magaha and 22 members to thoroughly investigate sex offense cases while State's Attorney Samuel W. Barrick expects deliberations to last about three days. The panel includes Charles Myers Oscar Summers and others. Bailiffs George T. Schroeder Sr. and Carl H. Hane.
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Thomas M. Anderson
Anderson
E. Paul Magaha
Frederick
Samuel W. Barrick
Charles F. Myers
Oscar B. Summers
Robert S. DeLauder
S. C. Lorraine Bobu
Grayson B. Snyder
Eric L. Lundgren
Mary Janes Lloyd
John C. Gladhill
Mary Strube
Eldridge W. Lee
Harry F. Schmidt
Grayson F Cartee
Charles Conrad
John J. Hollinger
Russell E. Fisher
Charles Easterday
Patricia Rosencrantz
Lula Foster
Gilmore C. Hamilton
Katharine E
Meeting Draws Sixty Attendees From Five Cities
About 60 people from five cities attended the annual meeting of District I, Central Atlantic Area Council of the YMCA, held at the Fredericktap. J Alexander Wiseman of Annapolis was elected president succeeding Walter G Crowther Jr of Frederick. Annapolis chosen as 1959 site. Other officers: C Edwin Kine Silver Spring vice president and Frank G Wilson Annapolis secretary. Omer Kaylor Hagerstown named delegate to National YMCA Council for three years. Morning session featured Rev Charles F Trunk Jr address and reports by Kaylor and Kline. Luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, afternoon session with S P File Newark discussing the National Physical Education Study. Fred D Carl of Washington spoke on North American Youth Assembly. Elvin Cavanagh Newark spoke on building for brotherhood.
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J. Alexander Wiseman
Annapolis
Walter G. Crowther Jr
Frederick
C. Edwin Kine
Silver Spring
Frank G. Wilson
Omer Kaylor
Hagerstown
Charlies F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical, Lutheran Church
National Council
Kaylor
Kline
Francis Scott Key Hotel
S. P. File
Newark
N. J
Fred D. Carl
Washington
North American Youth Assembly
Elvin Cavanagh
Brotherhoyd
Mock Bombardment of Old Fort McHenry
In Baltimore historic Fort McHenry hosts a mock bombardment with blanks and fireworks to commemorate the defense of Baltimore Harbor in the War of 1812. The stunt honors Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem, while noting the centuries of symbolism.
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Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
America
Fort McNair Soldier Injured In Accident
A Fort McNair soldier was injured when his 1953 Chevrolet failed to negotiate a curve on Route 15 three miles north of Frederick and overturned. Pfe. John Edward Wild, from Canadaigua New York, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for head and facial lacerations and later released. Trooper William Newcomer charged him with failing to keep to the right of center.
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Washington
U. S. 15
Frederick
Pfe
John Edward Wild
Chevrolet
Route 15
Daniel J. Thomas
Wild
Frederick, Memorial Hospital
William Newcomer
Newcomer
Canadaigua
N. Y
Meat Thieves Get Off With Suspension
Two county youths Buford L Flan ary 17 and Ralph Lee Ridgeway 19 faced generally suspended sentences in magistrate court after pleading guilty to larceny of fresh meat valued at 47 dollars. They broke into the Delphey farm meat house, stole a bam should ers and beef. Ridgeway had prior work at the farm. Restitution for the meat was ordered. Other motor vehicle cases included John Thomas Young of Dickerson getting 30 days in jail for parking on the highway and failing to appear, with additional penalties for a separate offense. Charles Grinder of Woodstock was fined for failing to appear but found not guilty of left passing. brakes cited as possible cause. The report also covers political tensions over school desegregation amid Gov Faubus and Justice Department actions, plus local crime and flight statistics summaries.
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William F. Davis
Buford L. Flanary
Ralph Lee Ridgeway
George E. Delphey
Rocky Ridge
Davis
Hidgeway
Delphey Farm
Carroll County
John Thomas Young
RFD 2
Dickerson
Young
Robert C
Snyder
All Department
U. S
Charles £. Grinder
Woodstock
Frederick
Shoemaker
Faubus
Central High
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Atty
Amis Guthridge
Wesley Pruden
U.S. Marshals
Five Day Forecast for Maryland Delaware from AP
Five day forecast calls for warm Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler spell Wednesday night through Thursday, and a warm rebound Friday and Saturday. Scattered showers Tuesday night and Wednesday, with broader shower activity later in the week. Temperatures will run above normal, rainfall total about a half to three quarters of an inch. Afternoon highs range from the low 70s in Western Maryland to upper 70s in Eastern Maryland and Delaware, with overnight lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s and the mountains of Western Maryland dipping to the 40s.
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Associated Press
Maryland - Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Little Rock Schools Close Amid Integration Crisis
Federal marshals arrive as Supreme Court enforces desegregation at Central High. Four city high schools including Horace Mann shut down to prevent mixed classrooms. Justice Department mobilizes 150 marshals while officials weigh tactics and court action.
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Little Rock, Ark
Arkansas
Little Rock
U. S. Supreme Court
U. Justice Department
Orval E. Faubus
Central High
Faubus
Central
Horace Mann
Federal Dist
John E. Miller
Fort Smith
Ark
Justice Department
U. S
Dam Water Level Drops Amid Dry Spell and Fog
Dam water levels fell two feet two inches this morning as dry weather continued. Forecasters warned of scattered showers Tuesday, but not enough to end the month-long drought. Dense fog delayed travel, then lifted as warm temperatures around 83 degrees and a 40 degree swing from Saturday’s 41 occurred. New York trading traded higher, aided by favorable weekly business news and cautious notes on Ford auto talks and U S China talks.
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New York
Ford
Red China
United States
Roads Board Offices Moved to Winchester Hall East Wing
Frederick County Roads Board offices moved to the east wing of Winchester Hall and opened for business. A six office suite on the first floor houses the engineer, assistant engineer, clerical staff, and drafting room. Nearby workmen prepare war rooms for Civil Defense. plans await combining the old Court House offices with the law library to expand quarters.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Winchester Hall
Board
County Civil Defenses
Old Roads Board
Court House
Law Library
Virginia Takes Control Of Warren County High School
Virginia officials seized Warren County High School amid integration fights, following a federal order to admit 22 Black students. Governor Almond moved to close the white‑only campus under state anti integration laws as surrounding localities face possible closings and new litigation unfolds.
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Warren County
Virginia
Almond
Charlottesville
U. S.dist
John Paul
U. S. 4Th Circuit
Baltimore
Sobeloff
Lane ‘High School
Venable
Norfolk
U. S. ‘Dist
Walter E. Hoffman
Nationalists Try New Convoy To Reinforce Quemoy
Formosa AP report says Chiang Kai shek's forces formed another convoy to supply Quemoy after a first success in piercing Communist artillery around the island. U S escorts and Air Force cover aided sea and air delivery with a World War II LST carrying about 2300 tons, despite heavy shelling.
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Formosa
Quemoy
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U. S
Quemoys
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Matsu
Sfa
Pescadores Island
LST
LSM
Quemoy Island
United States
Chiang Kai- Shek
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Eisenhower
Mailboxes Stolen in Halloween Prank Incident
State Police investigated vandals who removed large mailboxes from posts along RFD 6. Five boxes were found in a pasture. a sixth remains missing. No damage reported though corn stalks were knocked over near victims’ properties including Mr. and Mrs. William Wachter. Trooper D E Rogers led the inquiry.
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RFD
RFD 6
William L. Wachter
Quinn Road
D. E. Rogers
State Police
Pennsylvania Railroad may drop sleeping car service
Washington AP reports the Pennsylvania Railroad warns it may discontinue sleeping car service between New York and Washington on through trains bound for the South. Passengers en route to the South would need to change cars at Philadelphia or another transfer point, affecting sleeper travelers.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
South
Daanes Eets
To Work Out Divorce Plan in Hollywood Saga
Hollywood divorce talks unfold as Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds plan to separate after 1955 marriage. Legal teams and Southern rail lines discuss asset division and revenue shares while both camps seek to avoid a costly public trial. Debbie focuses on their two children, and Fisher denies plans to discuss the split.
Ford predicts possible UAW settlement amid strike threat
Ford Motor Co President Henry Ford II said events of the past days encourage belief an economically sound and fair agreement with the United Auto Workers is possible. He noted no prediction on a settlement before the Wednesday 16 a.m. strike deadline as the company prepared to present a new contract offer.
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Detroit
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers Union
Ford
UAW
Commuter Train Plunges From Drawbridge Into Newark Bay
A Jersey Central commuter train rammed a raised drawbridge and plunged about 50 feet into Newark Bay near Elizabeth New Jersey. At least 40 people were reported dead and 21 injured as rescue crews battled the mammoth, multi-ship rescue operation.
Trains Plunge From Lift Bridge in Jersey City Bay Incident
Two diesel locomotives pulled by a Jersey Central train plunged into the bay as the Jersey City lift bridge failed to stay open. One coach hung over the structure while two others remained on the track. Coast Guard units in New York launched an all ships alert and dispatched small boats helicopters and seaplanes to aid.
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Jacob Beam
China
Wang Ping
Hon
U.s.china
Geneva
Aother
Bayonne
Jersey Central
Jersey City
New York City
Hudson River
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