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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Sep 16, 1961

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Bandits Hold Up 3 Stations in Maryland and Towson

Three prisoners who escaped from a Baltimore County jail transfer robbed three Harrisburg area service stations within 41 minutes, stealing 512 dollars with a bandit’s revolver feared. Towson police issued a 43 state alert for the escapees, two of whom, William L. Loudermilk and Joseph V. Mace, fled in stolen cars toward the Pennsylvania line, with a third possible accomplice Eugene Williamson.

Harrisburg Maryland Pennsylvania Baltimore County Towson Edward J. Klinger Towson, Md William L. Loudermilk Joseph V. Mace Baltimore Pennsylvania Line Baltimore-Harrisburg Eugene Williamson Curtis G McCabe Jr Leonard Bridenstein Churchville Frederick H. Bowser Bowser

Sonic Boom Triggers Buzz In Las Vegas Reports

Las Vegas residents mistaken a sonic boom for a nuclear blast heard 28 minutes after a deep underground test. Air Force radar tracked a supersonic aircraft, while radio outlets and officials offered cautious comments amid security limits and dust cloud explanations.

Las Vegas Nev Proving Ground Air Force ABC

Burall backs YMCA site for reservoir land in city

Alderman William Burall endorses the YMCA plan to use about ten acres of the old reservoir property on West Seventh Street for a new facility. He argues the project costs and funding would be handled without new taxes, supports a timed build, and notes YMCA growth from 461 in 1959 to 1039 by August 1 with access for nonmembers.

William Burall YMCA Old City West Seventh Street Civic Center Group Board of Aldermen Civic Center Frederick City

Mercury Dips To 30 Degrees Signals Early Frost

The article notes a sudden weather shift with temperatures dropping from the 90s to the 50s overnight. Forecasters warn of colder nights with lows 37 to 46 degrees and weekend highs in the 60s. Mid September readings run about 10 degrees cooler than normal, hinting at an early frost possibility as straw hat season ends in Frederick.

Studden Frederick

Toys For Needy To Be Collected By Legionnaires

The Francis Scott Key Post of the American Legion will run its annual toy drive next Saturday at 9 am with Boy Scouts assisting. Toys in all conditions are welcome and repaired at a workshop led by Rodney Lentz on Monday and Milton Frank on Thursday. Proceeds support the Operation Santa Claus program delivering gifts to needy families at Christmas.

Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Willam H. S. Miller Legion Toy Project Miller Boy Scouts Legionnaires Rodney Lentz Milton Frank The Legion

Household Display To Increase at Frederick Fair

The Frederick Fair will open September 26 for five days and nights with expanded Household Department displays. A Irvin Renn reports the building is rewired to improve exhibits plus live demonstrations by Homemakers and 4 H club members throughout fair week.

Frederick Fair A. Irvin Renn Frederica Russell Russell Beatrice Fehr Clifford Kelly Lewistown Howard Schindel Braddock Bascom Neal Jug Bridge Ned Zeiler Buckeystown Austin Marker Gathland Thomas O'Toole Carl Piepoli Fort Detrick Barbara Putman Sally Jones Mr. Pleasant Susan Messser Urbana Alice Stamibaugh Thurmont Miss Russell Fehr Renn

Separate Auto Crashes Claim Two Brothers Near Same Spot

Two brothers from Upper Marlboro died in auto crashes within hours of each other near U.S. 301 south of here. Kenneth E. Moore, 19, died after his car hit a flashing railroad signal. Louis L. Moore, 22, died when his car collided with a truck while rushing to notify a sister. Two other Maryland deaths followed: McVey A. Washington, 42, in Cheverly and Robert N. Miller, 18, from White Hall, in a Harford County collision on Maryland 23 near Jarrettsville.

Associated Press Upper Marlboro Here Kenneth E. Moore Moore U.S. 301 Louis L. Moore Maryland McVey A. Washington Washington, D. C Cheverly Robert N.miller White Hall Baltimore County Harford County Jarrettsville Miller Donald B. van Gosen Forest Hill

Auto Crash Injures Three Near Union Bridge

A early morning 4 30 AM crash on the Bucher John road, north of Union Bridge, injures three. Mrs Willie Honeyb craft Valentine and Roger Valentine of Graceham, plus Lester Rubenstein of Middleburg, are hospitalized. Ruby Flora of Union Bridge unharmed. A 1952 Chevrolet ran off the road, struck a culvert and tree. car demolished. Charges pending.

Westminster Bar- Ticks Bucher John Road Union Bridge Willie Honeybcutt Valentine Graceham Roger Valentine Lester Rubenstein Middleburg Ruby Flora Valentine Rubenstein

Weight Reducing Classes To Start

Enrollment is now open for a series of weight reduction classes by the extension service. Instructor is Mrs. Adele Miller, associate home demonstration agent, with six sessions to be held the first and third Wednesday each month at 7 30 pm in Winchester Hall Health Department.

Extension Service Adele Miller Health Department Winchester Hall

Mathias Barrick To Appear At Meet

The first fall meeting of Frederick County's League of Women Voters is set for September 20 at 8 p m at North Frederick Elementary School. Featured speakers include Representative Charles McC Mathias Jr and State Senator Samuel W Barrick discussing legislative responses to constituent communications and a mood of public apathy.

League of Women Voters Frederick County North Frederick Charles McC. Mathias Jr Samuel W. Barrick Mathias Jr Barrick

Institute of WSWS Plans Fall Institute at Local Church

About 200 churchwomen are expected for the fall institute of the Hagerstown District of the Pennsylvania Branch of the Women’s Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on West Second Street. Lois Coover will speak on “Our Unity in the Denomination” after dinner at 6 30 p.m. An offering supports New Mexico missions and Brazil work. The district includes Frederick Carroll and Washington counties with about 16 churches represented. Rev. Harry L Fehl Jr. will deliver invocation and benediction.

Hagerstown Pennsylvania Women's Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church W.sw.s West Second Street Lois Coover Espanola Hospital New Mexico Coover Lemoyne Brazil Paul Horn Silver Spring Francis M. Crutchley Jr Davi H. Young Middletown Deanna Fogle United Brethren Frederick Carroll Washington Harry L. Fehl Jr

Turkish Officials Fat Zorlu and Hasan Polatkan Executed

A government communique says former Foreign Minister Fat Zorlu and ex Finance Minister Hasan Polatkan were hanged today for violating the constitution under military rule. The executions were believed to take place on Imrali Island in the Sea of Marmara.

Istanbul Cap Turkey Fat Zorlu Hasisan Polatkan Jurta Imrali Sea Maxmara

Western ministers push Berlin strategy amid Cold War tensions

Western foreign ministers led by U S Secretary of State Rusk report progress on military political and countermeasures to counter Soviet pressure on West Berlin. They plan to meet again with Andrei Gromyko and consider open city ideas and UN involvement while avoiding terms Moscow may dictate.

Washington West Berlin Dean Rusk Britain France West Germany Rusk New York U.N. General Assembly Berlin Andrei Gromyko Lord Home Maurice Couve de Murville Heinrich von Brentano Rusk-Gromyko United States Gromyo Khrushchev Gromyko U.N

Aid Drive For Carla Victims Continues In Community Effort

The local Red Cross keeps gathering details on families in the Carla path and collecting financial aid for destitute areas. Mrs. H Albert Dean notes ongoing nationwide chapter cooperation, with donors contributing 48 dollars from six people. The Lions Club begins a food collection, containers placed at stores for contributions.

Carla The Red Cross H. Albert Dean Fort Detrick Dean Lions Club

Stolen Blue 1951 Ford Sedan Reported in Brunswick

State Police alerted to locate a blue 1951 Ford sedan stolen from a parked position in Brunswick last night. The vehicle belongs to Edward Slifer Lewis of Brunswick.

Brunswick Edward Slifer Lewis

Katanga Battle Escalates as U.N. Struggles to Hold

In Katanga, U.N. troops fight to hold Elisabethville Jadotville and Kamina as Katangan forces strike across the three centers. Heavy casualties reported with Katanga claiming gains. Irish battalions under siege at Jadotville for six days. U.N. relief efforts blocked by roadblocks and heavy weapons. The U.N. declares a state of emergency and enforces an 8 p.m. curfew as talks with Tshombe proceed.

Leopoldville Conzo U.N Katanga United Nations Moise Tshombe Elisabethville Jadotville Kamina Tshombe Conor Cruse O'Brien Radio Free S. K. Raja India

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