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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

13

Three Prisoners Injured In County Crash Near Frederick

Three Fort Riteme soldiers were seriously injured when their convertible struck the rear of a moving tractor trailer on U.S. eight miles east of Frederick. Private Alice J. Randall 19 Private Adrienne Marchese 21 and Phc James E. Clark 19 were taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital then transferred to Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington. Truck driver Jerry Lee Mason 45 of Winchester Va was uninjured. Police note Clark may have dozed at the wheel as the car veered into the trailer. No charges filed pending investigation.

WAC Army U.S Frederick Fort Riteme Alice J. Randall RFD Tully N. Y Adrienne Marchese Bronx Phc James E. Clark Waterloo N.Y Jerry Lee Mason Winchester Frederick Memorial Hospital Clark Randall Marchese James We. Hardy Waller Reed Army Hospital Washington Camp Detrick Charles E. Shilling Willian J Guiker Pre. Clark Mason Super Service Tracking Yrooper Wo CL. Gailinine Autosmobile

Cab Cruiser Explosion Destroys Vessel in Chester River Cove

In Deep Landing Cove Chester River a 30 foot Ginloy cruiser owned by Ruth Forbes of Dover Delaware was destroyed by a blast late last night. Forbes and two companions had flown from Crompton Maryland to Georgetown Michigan to winter storage when motor trouble forced anchorage. Forbes said alcohol fumes in the closed cabin may have ignited causing the explosion which shook miles away.

Chestertown Lancing Cove Chester River Ruth Forbes S. Governors Dover Del Crimser Sheritf Bartus Vickers Kent Sant the Forbes Vickers Warner Igker

Cabinet member comments on Eisenhower run for 1948 term

A cabinet member told a group of important party leaders that there is no definite reason to believe President Eisenhower cannot run for a second term. The decision to run or not will be decided by Eisenhower, who is described as silent on the issue. The cabinet member was not named.

Eisenhower Eisenhower Alee Cen Sal Gabinek

New Voting Machines Demonstrated at Court House

The Republican and Democratic Women’s Clubs will view a new voting machine at the Court House this afternoon with a demonstration by the County Board of Election Supervisors. A second display is planned for the Frederick Fair next week with machines at both party tents. Chairman Howard Damuth urged residents to visit the demos to learn about the machines in preparation for next year’s elections.

Republican Women's Club Democratic Women's Club Court House County Board of Election Supervisors Frederick Fair Howard &. Damuth

Two County Sailors Hurt In Accident

Two Frederick county sailors and a New York companion returning to Norfolk after a weekend liberty were injured Sunday night in a collision with a tractor trailer near Quantico. Reginald Winpigler, 22, was most seriously injured but is improving. Carey Peart, also a sailor stationed at Norfolk, was hospitalized with less serious injuries. The New York friend remains hospitalized. Mrs. Winpigler reported a serious leg wound and described her son as dazed and in shock after the crash. The car belonged to Henry, who was driving the trio back to the base.

Frederick County New York Natal Norfolk Frederick Reginald Marlin Winpigler Lawrence Winpigler Valley Street Quantico Marine Hospital Carey Henry Peart Quantico New York City Winpigler Reginald Henry

Arctic Mission Completes With 120 Ships in Icebound Route

Ottawa reports a three month Arctic mission completed by a fleet of more than 120 ships. They carried 548000 tons of cargo for the DEW line construction along a 3000 mile northern rim. Some ships were damaged but none lost. Cargoes moved from U S ports including San Francisco San Diego Seattle Norfolk New Boston Halifax and St John NB.

Ottawa Arctic Circle United States

Baker Named Welfare Board Head in Frederick County

Joseph D. Baker, local insurance man, was named chairman of the Frederick County Welfare Board at a Wednesday meeting in Winchester Hall. He succeeds Rev. W. Mer tal Weaver who resigned for health reasons but will remain on the board. Rev. Ralph H. Miller was reelected vice chairman and Dr. James B. Thomas named secretary. The seven member board includes Mrs. Charles Hicks III, near Olive, and others. Baker has served on the board since June 1954 and holds numerous community roles.

Joseph D. Baker Frederick County Welfare Board Winchester Hall Baker W. Meretal Weaver The Presbyterian Church Weaver Geneva Barthel Frederick County Welfare Ralph H. Miller Brunswick James B. Thomas Charles

Red Leaders Wary Over Ike Illness Prompt Slow West Policy

A Western diplomat reports Soviet leaders in Moscow are cautious about long term actions toward the West until Eisenhower’s fate is clear. They doubt Nixon’s reliability and fear a leadership change could bring an unknown ally to power, risking East West tensions similar to postwar shifts.

Luxbcon Eisenhower Kremlin Moscow United States Richard Nixon Europe Hiavuhower Bulganin Khrushchev Molotov Stalin Franklin D. Roosevelt Nikolai Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party VMM Roosevelt

Yanks Rally Build 4-2 Lead in World Series Game Two

The New York Yankees scored four runs after the Dodgers were held scoreless to move ahead 4-2 through six innings in the second game of the World Series. Tees contributed four Yankee singles as the offense woke in the middle innings.

Billy Tees New York Yankees Dodgers

Coffman Health Center Dedicated in Hagerstown

A $200000 Coffman Health Center dedication was held in Hamilton Park, Hagerstown, with Andrew B Catt assisting fund-raising and oversight. Gov Theodore R. Kaildin addressed guests as the Washington County Health Department received the facility funded by the Coffmans, who supervised construction and landscaping. The center features memorial equipment for local physicians and dentists and will be open for public tours October 1 and 2.

Andrew B. Catt Wr Cormaneset Ie Lad Coffman Sudan Ediboeae Te State Board of Health Cis County Board of Education Waalington County Washington County Medical Locney Roce Ho Riles Theodore RK Mikeldin Gav Airkeldin Ross Camer Wieshanston County Testuart Haller Fretinrvick

Hood College Evening Classes Cut After Low Enrollment

Professor Andrew G. Meer says the evening class program has a disappointing response. Two of three courses are dropped as only five students register for each of American government and beginning shorthand, while the public speaking course will run only if ten enroll. The college expects more inquiries and plans to adjust offerings but cannot yet determine which courses remain.

Meyer

Army Shows Interest Ty New Tank Killer

The US arms service shows interest in the Heller a Canadian designed tank killer. Reports say the weapon uses a shoulder fired rocket and weighs about 22 pounds with a 22 inch tang. The muzzle velocity is stated around 710 feet per second and the projectile is described to cut through heat and threaten armored targets.

Army

Stock Market Dips After Opening Gains

Initial buying pushed prices to about $1 but the stock market soon turned lower. Ticker tape lagged as trading waned, with a brief rally quickly fading within minutes and broad-based declines spreading across major stocks.

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Coffee Price Outlook Warns of Year End Drop

Trade observers in Washington say coffee prices should fall sharply by year end due to a global surplus and weak harvests. They anticipate prices could slip to around 4 cents a pound if market patterns hold, with hopes of breakeven by November and December.

Washington

Retain Polio Vaccine For 5 9 Ave Group

Dr. Forbes Burdess urged local doctors to reserve polio vaccine for children aged five to nine as national guidance prioritizes this group due to vaccine shortages. He noted Maryland and Baltimore will follow the plan, while local physicians misunderstandings persist and requests to vaccinate older or younger children should be avoided.

National Advisory Committee Forbes Burgess Burdess Burress Maryland Baltimore Burgess State Health Department Scrum

Death Toll Up 1000 Across Nation

Chicago report notes a rise in holiday travel related deaths lifting the national toll to about 23,370 for the first eight months, with August deaths reaching around 3,60 and weather blamed for the surge. The National Safety Council cites a roughly 10 percent increase from last year amid a busy travel period.

Chicago National Safety Council Todas Saet

Route Locations Of Interstate Roads Given Washington

The Bureau of Public Roads announced general locations of routes for the national system across about 302 cities and urban areas. The plan shows a 77 state network connecting principal cities and industrial areas with federal aid to states, while final detailed locations will await state progress.

Washington Roads Bureau

President Eisenhower Reports A Good Night In Hospital

A Denver dispatch quotes Maj. Gen. Howard McSander and Col Byron Pollock saying President Eisenhower slept well and nearly continuously from 9 p m to 6 15 a m after his heart attack. He remains confined at the army hospital since Saturday.

DERPA Eisenhower Aim Denver Howard Mc Sander Byron E. Pollock Zsimons Army Tsapital

France Defies NATO Dissolution in U N Speech

France warned at the United Nations that it will oppose any European security system that dissolves NATO or withdraws U S forces from Europe. Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay urged German unity under Bonn as essential for stability and branded the West German government as the only legitimate German authority. He also pressed a debate on Algerian independence, noting the Arab Asian bloc seeks to raise the issue at the Assembly.

United Nations France North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Europe Antoine Pinay U.N. Assembly Germany Bonn Assembly Algeria Pinuy U.S Dulles Macmillan Geneva Molotov

U S Troops Deploy to Italy for NATO Task Force

A convoy of 214 American officers and men crossed Brenner Pass into Italy to join 5 000 troops forming a new Southern European Task Force under Brig Gen John J Michaelis. The unit will support the Italian army and operate under Lt Gen Clemente Primieri.

Brenmero Austria NATO Maly 88Th Infantry Leghorn Naples Big Four Soine Engineering Unts

Peron Reported To Hive Left For Spain

Buenos Aires officials say deposed President Juan Peron left by plane for Spain last night and would change planes in Rio de Janeiro. The unconfirmed report spurred measures by the Lonard government to widen support and bolster Argentina's fragile democratic life.

Buenos Ates Juan Peron Spain Peron Rio de Janeiro Para- Buayan Paraguay Ed Guy Lonard

Storm Janet Threatens Mexican Coast Amid Loss Toll Rising

The hurricane Janet barrels toward Veracruz to Tuxpan with winds near 125 to 130 mph. Rain and rough seas loom along the coast while mountains west of Veracruz face torrential downpours. Officials estimate 180 or more deaths in Yucatan and thousands injured. reports from Corozal, Guatemala raise the toll.

Associated Press Janet Mexican Veracruz Tuxpan New Orleans Ciudad Victoria Port i O'Connor Gulf of Campeche Yucatan Peninsula Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Mexico Yucatan Corozal British Honduras Philip Pick Guatemala

Three Years For Ynem 7 Area USSTURS Hope B Hand Sentenced

Baltimore resident Hope B Hand was sentenced to three years in the Maryland House of Correction on three checks charges. Magistrate Wilbur P. Sheffield Jr ordered one year per charge to run consecutively, contingent on restitution totaling 365 within a year. Det Sgt Ar W N Dietz and State Trooper R C Dishong investigated.

Hope B. Hand Baltimore Maryland House of Correction Wilbur PF. Sheffield Jr Ar W N. Dietz R. C. Dishong Camp Detrick Henry Hodges Rosemont Avenue Paul Mossburg Hodges

Six Red Divisions To Leave North Korea

A Peiping radio broadcast stated six Red Army divisions will be pulled from North Korea next month amid earlier withdrawals totaling about 13 divisions. Reports note Chinese divisions typically number around 10,000 men, with no figure given for remaining units in Korea. The last major withdrawal was in April, with seven moved out in fall 1954. Tomorrow is the due date for Marylanders to file estimated 1953 income tax returns, with thresholds set for single filers at 2500 dollars and married couples at 5000 dollars of gross income from non withholding sources.

Tokyo China North Korea Peiping Teadline Baltimore

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