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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

7

Infant Found In Sack Not Marcus Baby

San Francisco news on the Marcus kidnapping case shifts focus to San Jose and Atlantic City. A week old found in a church sack in Atlantic City is not the Marcus baby, while FBI checks footprints and a hoax ransom note adds tension to the tense search led by police, fire and civil defense teams. The Marcus family remains in hospital care as extensive inquiries continue.

San Francisco Robert Marcus San Jose Calif Atlantic City Sanford Marcus Robert Mt. Zion Hospital Hanna Associated Press Emanual Harrison Nickman St. Nicholas Catholic Church FBI Washington Willow Glen Here Hovare Banda Ray Blackmore Yester Fe Marcus

More Leave Red China More Leave Red China

Two American civilians detained in Red China reportedly boarded a ship at Shanghai. Four others are expected to leave by ship in the next two weeks, part of a list of 12 civilians detained for up to three years over lack of permits. U.S. officials say the Reds said at Geneva they were free to leave. Emma Angelina Barry and Robert Howard Parker were aboard the British freighter Winan dremm Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Song Red China Shanghai U. S China Reds Geneva U.S Robert Aviward Emma Angelina Barry Robert Howard Parker Emma Parker

Molotov presses for end to arms race at United Nations

Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov urged Western powers to reduce armed forces and liquidate foreign bases without waiting for a global disarmament accord. He endorsed studying Eisenhower open sky proposals and cited recent Soviet force reductions and the Porkkala naval base surrender as evidence.

United Nations N.Y V. M. Molotov U.N. Assembly Russia Eisenhower U. S Britain France Molotov Porkkala Finland

Arrest orders target Peron backers as Lonardi arrives

Buenos Aires welcomes Maj. Gen. Lonardi provisional president as the regime orders arrest of all Peron supporters in Congress. In Buenos Aires and Rosario violence erupts. Peronista party offices are wrecked and statues torn down while crowds clash with police and soldiers.

Buenos Aires Argentina Eduardo Lonardi Juan Peron Lonardi Cordoba Peron National Congress Giga de Cungreso Peronista Party Rosario

Man Killed in Navy Helicopter Crash near Oakville

A Navy helicopter crashed near Oakville in Maryland, killing one man. Dr Julian Lane county medical examiner authorized removal of the body about five miles north of Leonardtown. Patuxent Naval Air Station confirmed the crash but offered no details. A separate Paris 12-A 24 hour strike disrupted about half of France's nationalized rail network, with mainline trams to neighboring countries operating normally.

Leonardtown Oakville Julian Lane Here Maryland Patuxent Naval Air Paris 12 France Neehboring

American Tourist Killed in Israeli Bus Ambush Near Lebanon

An American tourist Herman Bratch of Brooklyn was killed and a Canadian woman injured when gunmen ambushed an Israeli bus near the Lebanese border. The victims were among passengers. the attack occurred in the Galilee region as UN observers opened an on site investigation following a complaint to the Israeli Lebanese Mixed Armistice Commission. The Lebanese authorities pledged to pursue terrorists and join in enforcing the armistice.

Tely Aviv Israel Herman Bratch Brooklyn N.Y Joseph Veitelhann Roxica Bercawinz Montreal Cetae One Pondh Hospital Hebertas UN Truice Ambah Galilee Satad Truce Supervision Jerusalem

Bulganin Urges Broad Disarmament Plan Shift

Bulganin urges that Eisenhower’s mutual aerial inspection and blueprint swap be part of a general disarmament program. He calls for rapid abolition of all atomic weapons and for the program to cover all bases of both nations, including those abroad.

Fraser Colo Premtier Bulganin Eisenhower Bulganin Vacaon Washington Russia United States Denver White House Kremlin V. M.molotov New York United Nations General Assembly Aeply Rocky Mountain Here Mur Sey Bufoks Agniialut Hallee Tidas U.S

Noise suit over milk trucks in Braddock Heights

Equity hearing opened on a bill of complaint by 16 Braddock Heights residents alleging undue noise and dust from a milk transportation firm along Ridge Road and Old U S 40. Judge Thomas M. Anderson presided with witnesses including Ronald Bishop and Maynard Waster. Testimony to continue. Discoveries in Tel Aviv noted.

Equity Court Braddock Heights A Heights New Hoorhood Thomas M. Anderson Bruce R. Remsburg Braddock Heizhis Complaimants Gustave Schmidt Melsin E. Angleberger Frank Fox Vasnard Wastler Anthony J. Mac J. \. Thorne Ronald Bissop Ernest Sayer Ridge Road Anderson Ronald Bishop Maynard Wastier James Mesnerry Charles UL. Prive Remsberg

West Germans Move Toward Relations With Russia

Bonn reports the Bundestag voted unanimously to establish diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union. Adenauer lauded the Moscow accord as easing tensions and unifying Germany, while opposition leaders urged concrete proposals for German reunification and a European security system. A split persists over East German recognition and potential continued Cold War divisions. In unrelated notes, Frederick's Kids Day observance will start at 9:30 a.m. with indoor options planned for rain, including a parade, free movies, lunch, exhibits, field events, demonstrations, and a fireworks show at the high school grounds.

Bonn Germany Bundestag Soviet Union Konrad Adenauer Moscow Bulganin Evich Ollenhauer West Germany Russia Adenauer Christian Democratic Union Heinrich Krone East Germany Buloganin Krone Ollenhauer Geneva Baker ‘Park William Telly Boy Girl Scouts Tittle Babe Ruth Eighth Streets Market Street Maxwell Avenue Tivolis Theater City Opera House North Market Street Church Baker Park Band Shell Demon Monstration Fred Eriuk H. Grounds

Commercial TV Begins in Britain Critics Split on Impact

Britain launched its first commercial television venture with a mixed program of vaudeville drama music and boxing. Critics praised production quality but warned that cumulative advertising effects could threaten the BBC’s state monopoly. Forty-eight minutes of ads ran during the 2 1/2 hour show but were largely muted and unobtrusive.

London Britain Rocky Marciano BBC Variety

Five Day Forecast With Mixed Temps Across Regions

Five day outlook notes showers and a gradual warm up on Saturday followed by cooler conditions Sunday. Western Maryland may see cooler trends into Monday and Wednesday with a possible rain on Wednesday. Temperatures drift toward normal levels with lower Delmar Peninsula near normal lows in the 40s and highs around 70 to 76.

Maryland Delmar Peninsula Marsland

Increase In Primaries Increase In Primaries

Washington voters will help select delegates to national conventions or express presidential choices as 18 states Alaska and the District of Columbia hold primaries between March 13 and June 5 Alabama likely only Democrats. Florida Nevada and others have varying pledged or preference formats. Next year dates include April 24 Pennsylvania May 1 DC May 7 Maryland May 8 West Virginia. Stocks Mixed New York market quietly mixed in early dealings.

Washington Alaska District of Columbia Augusta Alabama Florida Republican National Committee Indiana Montana Nevada Pennsylvania Maryland May West Virgina

Baltimore land deal under road contract probe

Maryland investigation into the state roads commission’s purchase of rights of way for the Baltimore harbor tunnel focused on witnesses including David M. Nichols. Nichols denied resigning to secure land contracts and said he learned of outside firms’ involvement only after April 1954. He described fees of 7½ percent split between his firm and William Martin & Co. as a project cost.

Baltimore Legislative Council David M. Nichols State Roads Commission Eastern Shore Nichols Ecaune Roads Commission Baltimore Harbor E. Greiner Co William Martin & Co

Living Costs Fall Slightly in August

The government reports a small decline in living costs in August driven by lower food prices. Seasonal drops in fresh fruits and vegetables offset high summer produce, ending a June-July rise. The Labor Department index slipped to 114.5 of the 1947-49 average, down from 114.7 in July and 114.2 in May, marking a 0.4 percent year over year drop.

Washington Labor Department Statistics Bureau Uly

NAM Official Found Dead After Fall in Hotel Elevator Shaft

Walter Chamblindroot Washington, vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers, was found dead at the bottom of a hotel elevator shaft in Spokane. Associates said no immediate cause or motive was known. Chamblindroot was attending a NAM board meeting at the Homestead Hotel.

HO Springs Walter Chamblindroot Washington National Assa of Manufacturers Chambrin Washimagatenouree Nam NAM Board of Directors Homestead Hotel

Daylight Saving Time Ends in Maryland This Sunday

DST ends at 2 a.m. Sunday in Maryland, altering broadcast times as Maryland TV and radio shows from New York appear an hour earlier there, while New York continues daylight time longer in other regions.

Baltimore Maryland New York

Powerful new storm Janet menaces Caribbean seas

The hurricane Janet, the tenth tropical storm of the season, moved northwest at about 15 mph 425 miles south-southeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Winds near the center reached 115 mph with a 20 mile eye as warnings waned in the Windward Islands and residents braced for a week to 10 days of possible impact.

Miami Fla Janet Caribbean Sea Navy San Juan P.R Windward Severs Leeward Islands Windwards Lsted Cmdr Kenneth Mackie Albany N. Y Neptune Barbados Pr Larta Ada Ab

Sailor Subdued on Pennsylvania Turnpike by Fire Axe

A knife wielding sailor, Robert L. Jones, 23, from Washington DC, terrorized a Pittsburgh bound bus for 20 miles along the Turnpike before the driver, W. E. Small, 50, used a fire ax to subdue him. Jones was held without charge as naval authorities decide action. Small and four passengers were treated for shock. State police arrested Jones, who reportedly served as a cook aboard the USS Wasp.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Turnpike Robert L. Jones Washington, D. C W. E. Small Hyattsville Jones Small Wasp

Godfrey Case Considered Chicago If

The Arthur Godfrey private plane incident has been turned over to the Civil Aeronautics Administration legal section in Kansas City for action. The case involves an alleged unsafe flight near an airliner and may influence aviation regulation as authorities review the incident. The report notes related aviation safety concerns and possible implications for future rulings.

Center At Camp Detrick To Add 300 Jobs

The Army Signal Corps authorized a 2.36 million dollar communications center at Camp Detrick. The project will employ about 300 new staff, split roughly evenly between civilian and military personnel, with construction planned to start in January near Opossumtown Pike.

Signal Corps Opossumtown Pike Army Signal Corps Camp Detrick United States Detrick the &Th Congress

Miss Wilkinson to Retire From Frederick Library

Miss Mary Stanclyffe Wilkinson plans retirement after nearly six and a half years as Children’s Librarian at the C. Bute Ariz Library, moving to New York State. Librarian Josephine P. Etchison lauds her national impact on children’s literature and library growth, noting a 17.2 percent rise in children’s book circulation.

Mary Stanclyffe Wilkinson C. Bute Ariz Sell Oak BU UK New York State Josephine P. Etchison Miss Wilkinson Artz Library Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore Maryland Muskegon Mich St. Louis Chicago University of Illinois Library School Paris France Wlbrary School Johns Hopkins University Frederick Wilkineson Medina

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