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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

10

Fatal House Fire in Doubs Ends in Victim’s Death

Mrs. Charles Weedon, 19, of near Doubs, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital from burns after a blaze destroyed the Weedon home Wednesday night. Millard Buckey Lamb, 6, saved the Weedon toddler. fire started when a combustib le liquid was used in the cook stove. Firefighters battled flare ups as the house collapsed, with Red Cross aid planned for the family.

Charles Weedon Near Doubs Frederick Memorial Hospital Weedon Millard Buckey Lamb Ida Lamb Lamb Victtim Thomas Weedon Doubs-Adams Red Cross Raymond Basford Roger Plummer Adamstown Carroll Manor Ladies Auxiliary Doubs Basford Road Catoctin Mountain Independent County Frederick R. T. Storer Independent Hose Co Woods Joseph Leeks Buckeystown

Hutchinson Quits Tigers After Offer Rejected

Detroit Tigers manager Fred Hutchinson resigned after the board refused his demand for a two year contract and offered one year instead. Tiger President Walter Briggs said the club is seeking a successor and hopes to announce by tomorrow. He added that automatic renewal would have applied if the team finished fourth or better.

Detroit Fred Hutchinson Detroit Tigers Hutchinson Tigers Tiger Walter O 'Spike Briggs

Provoo Trial For Treason In Baltimore

Provoo, ex Army sergeant, will be retried in Maryland after a U S Court of Appeals reversal. A new warrant for Limia, a WWII prisoner, was issued as the government plans indictment before Oct 18 grand jury. Doub expects a costly, drawnout second trial with many witnesses recalled. Provoo held in New York awaiting transfer. He denies aiding the Japanese except under duress. Shotgun theft reported near Catoctin Furnace with limited other losses. Stock market mixed in early trading.

Baltimore John David Provoo U.S. Court of Appeals San Francisco Provoo Doub Aaron Burr Burton C. Thomson Swea City Iowa Gregory F. Noonan U.S. District Court of Appeals New York Maryland Supreme Court Provoce

Segregation Fight In Delaware Tense

Milford Delaware Governor Caleb Boggs reviewed recommendations from the attorney general and the state board of education on the tense southern segregation issue. New trouble spots emerged around Yurstown Siw as boycotts spread protesting the integration of 11 Black students among 1,562 at the elementary high school. one pupil transferred to an all Negro Dover school. Of 2,074 pupils enrolled in Milford plus nearby districts, 337 reported for classes.

Milford Del.p J. Caleb Boggs Delaware State Board of Education Yus Siw Dover Gumbore Ellendale Millsboro Lincoln

Fire Hall Housewarming Aids Carroll Manor Fire Company

Buckeystown Adamstown Doubs residents attended a public inspection and housewarming at Carroll Manor Fire Hall sponsored by the fire company ladies auxiliary. The event featured a food sale and games, with funds to fund a kitchen addition. Firemen also answered a blaze at the Weedon home, marking the hall’s first major incident.

Buckeystown Adamstown-Doubs Carroll Manor Ladies’ Auxiliary Fire Company Jennings Bailey Jr Thomas Weedon Fire B. Clark’ Gibson Sr Odd Fellows Tre Company Carroll Manor Grange Melvin Ringer James Houle Barbara Rkanode George Tobero Walter Page Bernard Gibson Robert Tuck Robert Strailman Alberta Kolb Horace Alexander Monros Alexander George Stunkle James Grimes George Hildebrand James Roughan Gibson Earl Ridenbaugh Fred Carlin Strailman

Vishinsky May Propose New Atomic Plans at U N

At the United Nations in New York Andrei Vishinsky was expected to unveil new Soviet atomic proposals to the General Assembly this afternoon. Observers predicted a possible demand for a ban on nude weapons as part of the Soviet line on atoms for peace and East West issues. The speech would review Soviet policy and set out their position in the opening plenary session.

United Nations, N.Y Andrei Y U.N. General Assembly Assas Ff Nation Group Vis Wsky

Labor Peace Restored After Detroit Strike Ended

The settlement of the violence marked Square D Co strike brings labor peace to Detroit for the first time in months. The accord ends the dispute between workers and management, signaling a return to normal operations at the plant and a potential long-term labor cooperation.

Labor Peace Detroit Square D Co

Man jailed for driving with revoked license in Md case

A Walkersville man George William Morgan 20 was jailed 30 days in default of a $100 fine after conviction in Peoples Court for driving while license revoked. State Trooper Robert T. Storer charged Morgan on Sept 20 after a Maryland 26 arrest near Mt Pleasant.

Ares Peoples Court Wilbur F. Sheffield Robert T. Storer George William Morgan RFD Walkersville Maryland Old Annapolis Road Mt. Pleasant David LeRour Fox Mt. Airy Mr. Pleasant Robert C. Dishong William M. Dewey Rockville Melvin Scott Baltimore Edgar Lee Weedon West All Saints Street Kayedon O'Neal Robertsdale Ernest William Hurd West All Saints William Wilson Fowler Alvin Jene Dorsey F. Hann Joseph W. Cross Hagerstown Raymond E. Byler LeGore Woodsboro Fred W. O'Neal Boonsboro Leonard Calvin Enieminger East Patrick Street Melvin L. Coliflower East All Saints Street Douglas Dorsey Derwood U.S Frederick Donald Lee Carr Sellman West Patrick Street William H. Yinger Mt Airy Wilbur A. Mosman John H. Ambrose RED James F. Lloyd U. S Frank M. Hardy West Second Street Bentz and Ninth Streets Roy McMillen Fairston Clarence W. Winpigler East Street Urbana Thomas Howard Valentine Robert VC. Dishong Robert Storer

Driest Month Yet Amidst Ongoing Drought Pressures

The area endures a hot, rainless spell with temperatures near 90s. Water supplies drop as Fishing Creek reservoir falls nine feet four inches below full. Brunswick reports unimproved conditions despite a ban on most water use. Forecast calls for possible isolated showers but no reliable rainfall.

Fishing Creek Linganore Creek Brunswick Yourtee Springs Washington County Virginia Potomac River

Permission Granted To Increase Claim

The Circuit Court granted permission to raise a damage claim from 7500 to 25000. Marlin Wiseman sued Oliver C. Roelkey and Mary I. Higdon Minnick with Calvert Fire Insurance Co. for injuries and car damage from a November 1952 accident on U S 340 west of Jefferson. Attorneys include Edward D. Storm and R E Brown. Judgment was confessed for 336 89 and costs in a separate case in favor of Edwin I Cissel against Albert E. Sanders and Joseph A. Sanders after a bicycle collision on US 15 two miles south of Bucketstown on June 24. The claim was for 1000. Robert B E Clapp Jr represented the defendants.

Marlin A. Wiseman Calvert Fire Insurance Company Oliver C. Roelkey Mary I. Higdon Minnick U. S. 340 West of Jefferson Edward D. Storm Reese Shoemaker Parsons Newman R. Edwin Brown Edwin I. Cissel Adamstown Chester M. Cissel Albert E. Sanders Joseph A. Sanders Shoemaker US 15 Bucketstown Joseph Sanders Albert Sanders Young Cisse Robert BE. Clapp, Jr

Eisenhower Extends Flood Aid to Honduras

President Eisenhower sent a sympathy message to Honduras and pledged additional aid for flood victims. While at his Colorado vacation headquarters he kept a light schedule, meeting his New York attorney John Jackson Sr. and Secretary Benson in Washington.

Denver Eisenhower Honduras John Jackson Sr New York Agriculture Benson Washington James A. van Fleet Murry Snyder van Fleet Giants

Lone British helicopter airlift adds polio boy to hospital

A British navy helicopter plucked American polio patient David Lee Oliver from a U S transport southeast of Southampton. The 9 6oo ton Gen Maurice Rose diverted to Bremenhaven bound for Mannheim, carrying his mother and sister to join his father. Oliver previously lived at 400 North Springfield Illinois.

Southampton England U.S Teider David Lee Oliver Herve Maurice Rose New York Bremerhaven

Remarkable Heart Op Wins TV Spotlight on Maryland Boy

Six year old Jimmy Brooks of Frederick underwent a novel heart operation before a small TV audience of 87 at University Hospital. Dr. R Adam Cowley and team performed the delicate procedure to nerve surfaces near a heart valve to lessen nervous shocks on the heart and reduce fatal clot risk. Jimmy, son of Mrs Catherine Bowman, was brought for the procedure through the Frederick County Cardiac Clinic run by the Maryland Heart Association. The operation was showcased as a demonstration for international cardiology attendees during the congress in Washington.

Baltimore Jimmy Brooks Frederick University Hospital Washington R. Adam Cowley University of Maryland School of Medicine Catherine Bowman West Patrick Street Frederick County Maryland Heart Assn Jimmy Bernard G Thomas Leonard Seherlis Bull Scherk Cowley Jimmmy Elye Wort

McCarran Funeral Set With Rites In Reno Cathedral

A funeral for Senator Pat McCarran will be held Saturday at St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno. A rosary, pontifical mass, and remarks by senators are planned with a state building service and burial in a nearby cemetery. A congressional delegation will attend and clergy from the Reno diocese will lead services.

Mon Cathole Sen Pat McCarran D-Ney St. Thomasquinas Ro. Duser Reno P.m Lateran Rands Senate Foyt Plat

Clothing Firm Seeks Muse Plant Purchase to Save Jobs

A Baltimore firm shows interest in buying Muse’s South Wisner street plant and machinery. If sold, operations would continue with current staff. Muse plans to close this fall, costing several hundred jobs. Schloss Brothers will keep some work through October. Market street plant remains active. The Chamber and city pursue a buyer to avert closing.

Muse Oving Company Wisner Street Muse South Wisner Street Schloss Brothers Baltimore South Market Street Comany Market Street Chamber At Commerce Frederick City New Industries Committee Chamber

Probationary Period for City Employees Extended

The probationary period for city employees under the new merit system will run until the Mayor and Aldermen act within 32 days on Miles and regulations governing the system. The Personnel Commission submitted rules. Mayor Derr indicated action within the period. Employees can be dismissed only for cause once rules are adopted. Then: Queen Elizabeth to visit Maryland in November for Naval Academy tour and luncheon with Gov. McKeldin at the State House.

Laver Personnel Commission John A Derr Maryland Washington Queen Mother Elizabeth of England Naval Academy Annapolis Mrs. McKeldin State House

Compromise agreement nearer in German rearmament talks

Western foreign ministers met at Lancaster House in optimistic mood as talks on West German rearmament and sovereignty moved toward a compromise. Dulles Eden Mendes France and Adenauer led sessions, Spaak proposed shared control between a new seven nation European alliance and NATO to prevent a German arms surge.

London West Lancaster House U.S State Dulles Anthony Eden Pierre Mendes- France Konrad Adenauer West Germany Adenauer Dulles Washington Lester Pearson Paul-Henri Spaak European Alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Britain France Ullupdad UF Germany Bonn Republic North Atlantic ‘Treaty Organization Benng Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg NATO

Youth Hurt As Car Demolished In Junction Crash

A Ladiesburg youth, Roy F. Smith, 15, was seriously hurt when a Plymouth driven by John M. Fritz 22 collided at Maryland 76 and Applds Crossing Road near Rocky Ridge. Fox 19 of Lantz failed to yield, police say. Smith admitted to Annie Warner Hospital with a fractured skull. About 200 dollars damage reported to the Ford panel truck.

Ladiesburg Rocky Ridge Weulitsuadmigas Annie Warner Hospital Gelivsburg Emmitsburg VFW Roy F. Smith H. J. Brown Smith John M. Fritz RFD Frederick Fritz Maryland Appolds Crossing Charles R. Fox Lantz Brown Fox

Nixon warns Republicans of left wing control if Congress flips

Vice President Nixon told a GOP rally in Averill Park that a Democratic victory this November could lead to rule by left wing forces led by three men on a horse riding backward. He criticized Adlai Stevenson, Stephen A. Mitchell, and Wayne Morse for quips, smear, and mimicry.

Albany N.Y Nixon Congress Averill Park Adial Stevenson Stephen A. Michell Sen Wayne Morse Ind-ore Stevenson Mitchell Mores

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