Witness Dead Case Dropped in Bennett Murder Charge
Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer granted State’s Attorney Charles A. Price a nolle prosequi on second degree murder charges against William Bennett near Frederick. Earlier the day Edwin F. Nikirk was appointed to defend the elderly Bennett at Circtmt Court for an October 14 trial in the fatal shooting of Charles H. Harmon at Bennett’s home on April 22. Bennett, under bond, was indicted by the grand jury last Thursday, mainly on Harmon's companion’s testimony, but the witness cannot testify after her death Sunday morning at H. A. Stallings home near Lewistown. The woman, Reva May Elizabeth Clary, 38, had resided recently at Thurmont.
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Patrick M. Schnauffer
Charles A. Price
Nolle
Wiliam W. Bennett
Frederick
Edwin F. Nikirk
Bennett
Charles H. Harmon
Bond
Harmon
Nolice
H. A Stallings
Lewistown
Reva May Elizabeth Clary
Thurmont
U S May Have To Boost Naval Program
Admiral Robert B Carney warned in Minneapolis that if Soviet naval growth continues, the United States must accelerate its own program or risk falling behind. He argued the Soviet Fleet is largely ultra modern while most US ships date from World War II, and emphasized boosting destroyer, escort, and submarine construction to avoid obsolescence.
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Minneapolis
Robert B Carney
Toe
Russia
United States
Chief of Naval Operations
Navy League
Minneapolis Foreign Policy Assn
Carney
Seoarlok
Attorneys Charge U S Violated Law
Attorneys for mine Carroll County farmers claim the government violated the Agricultural Adjustment Act by failing to follow inspection rules. Morelock case tests constitutionality with a request for an injunction to permit acreage measurement. Judge Thomsen may issue a written opinion after consideration. Booster Night honors Glade Valley Grange members at Walkersville Hall. members urged to bring canned fruit and vegetables for the Fair exhibit.
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Baltimore
Carroll County
H Paul Morelock
Ros 7Ell Thompson
Wilson K Barnes
Morelock
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Farr
Byrd Denies Will Sign Any Maryland Bonus Bill
Democratic gubernatorial candidate H. C. Byrd of Maryland said he would not commit to signing any bonus bill. He insisted the measure must provide a reasonable financing method and avoid undue burdens. Byrd noted veterans groups want a bill that is fair to all, clarifying he did not mean all bonus bills.
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Baltimore
H. C. Byrd
Maryland
Byrd
McKeldin
General Assembly
Bird
Health Dept Seeks Home Accident Listings Study
The Frederick County Health Department with Maryland Health’s Home Accident Prevention Unit plans a hospital-based study of home accidents. Local hospital admissions will trigger nurse visits to collect data on injury nature, activity, duration, cost, and other pertinent facts, all confidential. The project aims to broaden beyond death data to measure home accidents as a major national health issue.
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Frederick County Health Department
Maryland State Department of Health
Forbes H Burgess
Frederch Me
Morial Hospital
Burgess
Asthmatics Williamson's Drug Store Ad
An item from Williamson's Drug Store at 2 North Farhet Street highlights products for asthma relief. The brief notice underlines availability of inhalers and related remedies for customers seeking breathing relief.
Nine accidental deaths linked in Frederick period report
The Frederick News notes nine accidental deaths in a 1954 period, alongside a column musing on trust and responsibility. It references public safety concerns and a reflection on reliability, including a brief aside about the historical invention of paper by the Chinese circa 105 CE.
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Straus
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