Grand Jury Returns 25 Indictments
The September grand jury returned 25 indictments to the Circuit Court including second degree murder charges against William W. Bennett of near Frederick for the death of Charles H. Harmon on April 22 and assault with intent to murder against Roger F. Hamilton of near Frederick for the July 27 beating of Albert Riddle. It urged citizens to report trash dumping violations and recommended continued operation of Emergency Hospital and improved fire prevention at Montevue. The jury also reported an escape charge against Nick Koprivich and listed multiple cases including breaking and entering, larceny, forgery, and fraudulent counts. The panel praised the county jail and Montevue and noted health department concerns near Winchester Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
William W. Bennett
Frederick
Charles H. Harmon
Roger F. Hamilton
Mattock
Albert Riddle
Charles W. Woodward
Winchester Hall
Health Department
Escape
Nick Koprivich
Frederick County
Tallis J. Ganzermiller
Guy W. C. Remsberg
Alvin G. Dorsey
Millardm
Glessner
Walter D. Courtney
Sarah Lininger
Rodney J. Darner
Lewis Edward Gibson
Rosetta KE
Bowie
Edward Gant
Frank Portugal
Wayne
Michael
Turnkey
Darner
Horate M. Alexander
Montevue
G. Marshall Wachter
Theresare
Samuel FH. Young
Robert R. Roderick
Operate On Local Boy's Heart On TV
Six year old Jimmy Brooks of Frederick is “doing beautifully” at University Hospital after a televised heart operation. Doctors used a new technique to sever nerves to reduce blood clots and nervous reactions, performed by Dr. Adam Cowley with Dr. Sidney Scherlis explaining. The operation was aired for 87 cardiology specialists in Washington. Jimmy came via the Frederick County Cardiac Clinic of the Maryland Heart Association and is the son of Mrs. George Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jimmy Brooks
Frederick
University Hospital
Washington
Jimmy
Frederick County
Maryland Heart Association
Adam Cowley
Sidney Scherlis
Form County Council For Schools Here Form County Council For Schools Here
A public Frederick High School meeting distributed the constitution and by laws of the Frederick County Citizens Council for the Public Schools. Membership applications were taken for work groups to support non partisan non-sectarian aims and to propose actions to local and state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Frederick County
Citizens’ Council For
Citiene
Cteries
Benederick County
Citizens Committee For Public Schools
Citizens Committee
National Citizens Commission For
Noel Gross
Bruce Crum
Joseph Vona
Paul Wise
Robert Pilgram
William E. Hardy
Citizen's
Tme
Prison Riot Ends After Three Die at Missouri Penitentiary
In Jefferson City three prisoners died and 23 were injured when convicts smashed a solitary confinement hall at Missouri State Penitentiary triggering a six hour riot. Fire destroyed eight buildings including the power plant as guards and troopers eventually regained control. Some guards were injured or knocked unconscious. no guns were found among rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Thomas E. Whitewoiton
Corrections
Lis
Clarence Dietzel
California
Jefferson Geary
Oscar Carrington
Ralph E. Eidson
Temporary Road Projects Extend Around 340 By Pass
Work has begun on a temporary road to divert U S 340 traffic around the site of a 248 234 dollar bridge on the Frederick by pass. The 1600 to 1700 foot path will connect near the city limits and Ballenger Creek pike, likely remaining in use for months as a four span bridge is built next year. Meanwhile other road work includes Maryland 71 improvements near LeGore and the Unionville by pass widening near Libertytown.
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E. WH. Nunn Conpepe Company
Halethorpe
Frederick
Otis King
Ballenger Creek Pike
U.S
TeGore
Woodsboro
Keymar
Carroll County
Walkersville
Ceresville
Roads Commission
Maryland
Unionville
Libertytown
Bowers Construction Company
Branswick
Potomac River
M. Grove Lime Company
Virginia
Ridgeville
Atlantic City
San Francisco
Baltimore
Renocacy River
Freder
Monocacy
West Baltimore
Hagerstown
Dial
Pearl Harbor
Pine Orchard
Patapsco
U. S. 29
Parade to Feature Kids Day Observance Saturday
Frederick Kiwanis Club hosts Kids Day with entries led by Second Army Band and Frederick High School Band. Parade starts 11 30 a m assembling at 10 45 a m on Eighth Street, routes to Baker Park with police traffic plan. After parade, park booths, band shell ceremony, games, concert by Frederick High Band, and fireworks. Funds support youth welfare in Frederick city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Thomas $. Glass
Second Army
Frederick High School
Eighth Street
Market
Church Street
Baker Park
Market Street
Glass
John A
Derr
Board of Aldermen
Kiwanis Club
Fort Meade
Camp Detrick
Baltimore
Maryland Safetww Council
Salvation Arms Sunbeam
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Little League
Babe Ruth Teague
Frederick
Order of Red Men
Red Cross
Francis Seattles Post
Amerie Legion
Park
Five Firemen Overcome By Smoke In Grove Boulevard Blaze
Ridgeville Maryland reports firefighters struggled with heavy smoke as flames trapped five men inside a Grove Boulevard home. Emergency crews pulled them free and treated injuries, with conditions not immediately released. The blaze prompted a probe of fire origin as streets were closed for safety.
Alternative Defense Plans Considered in Washington
Washington officials weigh three defense options if London conference fails to back a German rearmament plan. Peripheral defense would imply basing resistance on Britain, Spain, Italy, and the Middle East, risking Western European distrust. Direct rearmament of Germany would face French resistance. interim German armament would involve limited aid with political safeguards.
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Washington
London
State Department
French Assembly
European Defense Community
U.S
Britain
Spain
Italy
Middle East
U. Ss
Eisenmgwer
State Dutles
West Germany
Germany
Lotted Sieies
France
Nationalists And Reds In Gun Duel
In Formosa near Quemoy, Nationalist artillery clashed with Communist forces on the mainland. The exchange, described by an army official as the heaviest since fighting began around early September, saw Nationalist planes and warships bombarding Amex and other Red bases. The Defense Ministry reported the 21st straight day of bombardment. Meanwhile New York stocks opened higher in a moderate advance for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipeh
Formosa
Quemoy
Army
Quirino
Defense Ministry
New York
Eisenhower cites McNary Dam plan in western swing
President Eisenhower in a three day western tour frames federal support for large scale power development. He denounces local regions becoming federal satellites and calls for national responsibility, as he outlines the 286 million dollar McNary Dam project on the Columbia River. He travels from Denver toward Los Angeles with stops in Missoula and other states as Republicans push to maintain control of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcnary Dam
Ore
Eisenhower
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Washington
McNary
Columbia River
Serge
Fisenhower
Baily
Far West
White House
Denver
Montana
Oregon
California
Missoula
Mon
Tast Muhy
Hi McNais Dam
Early frost warnings as autumn cools city
Temperatures fell near frost level this morning as fall arrived. The weather bureau station at the airport recorded the low at 40, Unionville showed 40, with no frost reported locally. The first killing frost is not due for about a month, around October 18 per bureau records. A cold front may bring more frosty nights tonight, with slightly warmer weather expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Unionville
Foi
Frederick Little League Banquet Honors 150 Attendees
About 150 present at the fourth annual Frederick Little League banquet in Calvary Methodist Parish Hall. Optimist Captain John Thomas led in most valuable player honors and Kiwanis Cup for city champions. Leo Brandenburg of NECA top home run hitter with eight. Chiefs, clubs, and sponsors awarded trophies. All-Star team members received individual prizes. Also announced are plans for Kids Day events at Baker Park featuring an American League pick team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kle «Asses Aeedo Oe
Kiwanis Cup
Psion
Leo Brandenburg
NECA
Civitan
Wayne Rhoderick
Leon Brandenburg
Lions
Charles Rinehart
Bartwis
Zimmerman
Rotary Club
Reading
Amrend
Chamber of Commerce
Charles V. Main
Baker Park
Paul L. Althouse
John A. Derr
South
Spegal
Vineet Oo Wushermann
Ernest Reeder
Edward 1
Clu.van
Pak
Stow
Alo
Acer Entertainment Bs
David Hazan
Oan Oval
Compost
Clarence Blethen
AllStar
Gary Hurst
Optimnasts
Fire damages Michael residence on Grove Boulevard
Five local firemen were overcome by smoke as a fire at T. S. Michael's Grove Boulevard home caused an estimated 10 000 to 20 000 in damage. Firefighters, including members of Independent Hose Company and United, were treated and released. Investigations continue into the blaze with neighbors and police citing a dog alarm and glass breaking as early signs. The den suffered the most damage, while heat and smoke affected other rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Michael
Grove Boulevard
Frederick Memorial Hospital
George E. Phebus
North Market Street
Charles Wisner
Frank R. Adams, Jr
Kenneth L. Keefer
South Market Street
Rodner
L. Shankle
Phobus
Wisner
Adams
Independent Hose Company
Uniteds
Frederick City
Ralph Potts
Herbert N. Heston
Michael
Gearen
United Ambulance
BE. Austin
James
Frederick
Norman Broadwater
Wagerstown
Frederck
Tll
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