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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1957
Page
13
New York police reported that Frank Costello was shot and slightly wounded last night in an apparent assassination attempt. The 65 year old gangster was struck near the left ear in a lobby near Central Park West as he entered his apartment, later taken to Roosevelt Hospital for treatment.
E. and (Skin) Knepper of St Paul near Clear Spring sells the novelty store House of Hocus Pocus, the largest on Route 40, to Russell P Brown of Hanover Pa. Knepper says he will still have headquarters there but not as much time. Brown previously ran a toy and novelty show. Knepper opened the shop in 1947 and built a coast to coast reputation with free coffee for visitors. The sale official on April 1, with Knepper seeking more time to enjoy life and pursue long-held dreams.
Weather summary notes a cool spell over the weekend with a gradual warmup from Monday to Wednesday. Expect up to a quarter inch of precipitation mainly as showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures remain several degrees below normal with normal highs around 72 to 89 depending on location and lows near 40s to 50s.
Former President Truman denounces the administration policy for power projects as an outrageous giveaway that would plunder national resources. He criticizes the partnership approach with state and local interests in the Hells Canyon dispute, while preparing for a Democratic rally and dinner.
City and county dog catchers collect about four dogs daily for the SPCA pound. March figures show 16 city cats and 17 county cats picked up, with about half killed. The SPCA notes dogs with tags are only found when injured or a complaint is filed.
Smudge pots lit across the Hancock Maryland fruit belt as the temperature fell to 29 degrees. Dr Ben Rogers of the University of Maryland notes that 29 is near the lower limit buds can endure. Peaches suffer less than apples at this stage but frost remains a risk with the forecast calling for another chilly night and scattered frost in valleys. Saturday and Sunday are expected fair and cool.
Prospectors announce a 24 month option on Sandala holdings in Clear Spring and Indian Springs districts to Clopper Quandt and St George. The trio can prospect drill mine and remove uranium thorium titanium monazit sands and oil and gas with Sandala receiving one eighth of any discoveries.
Jane Wright, 16, of North Hagerstown High, homebound with a broken neck vertebra, keeps up with Algebra English and U S history via a two way communications system. Her twin Betty carries the device to classes so Jane can hear discussions and talk with teachers. The system, used for years for students who miss classes, limits Jane from art but may allow an in term return next term. The injury occurred August 18 while diving into shallow water on the Eastern Shore. Her brother Billy aided her to shore, she was treated in Salisbury and at Baltimore Children’s Hospital School, and she now uses a stroller with partial mobility as doctors expect further improvement and walking eventual.
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company deeded a strip of land off Virginia Avenue near the Southern States Cooperative. The mayor and council accepted the land and agreed to build a new 60 foot wide street extending 700 feet to open the area for industrial development.
In Bonn the Atlantic Allies publicly support the United States in blocking further Soviet penetration in the Middle East. The NATO Council discussed German unification and an East West security system while Dulles urged defense by a balance of conventional and nuclear forces. Turkish delegate Birgi voiced disagreement over Egypt and Syria.
A Pen Mar group witnessed a large fireball cross the sky near the comet on Wednesday night. Emma Springer Leroy Ensminger Wilbur Ensminger and Betty Barkws watched as the fireball appeared to strike a star near Fort Ritchie, sending bright sparks before continuing and vanishing south.
Two brothers aged 13 and 14 were among the youngest inmates at Washington County Jail. They were picked up for truancy on Juvenile Court orders and spent four days in the youth detention section. Committed for truancy, running away, and being incorrigible, they were released into their parents' custody.
A 17 year old from Marvin High went over the Potomac dam in a boat with his brother near the Potomac Edison power station. The brother escaped while efforts by State Police to locate the youth continued. Corporal Harold Batore and troopers Bowman and Guilding responded to the incident.
Two motorists faced charges for crashes that damaged City Light Plant poles. Magistrate Paul Ottinger ordered payments totaling 279 dollars as part of the sentences. Eugene E. Smith 26 Madison Avenue was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving and must pay 175.28 for pole damage or 60 days in jail. Reuben Moses 45 Brooklyn New York was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving and must pay 94.78 or 30 days in jail. Moses was cited by Patrolmen Mentzer and Brichey.
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin died in Bethesda Maryland at 47 from acute liver inflammation after a brief illness. His rise to power in the 1950s fueled a nationwide clash over antiCommunist investigations, culminating in a famed Army McCarthy hearing and Senate censure. His death leaves 48 GOP and 49 Democratic senators. Reactions crossed party lines. Eisenhower and Truman offered sympathy, while memories of battles and feuds dominated tributes.
Washington May 8 Teamsters Union President Dave Beck surrendered on an indictment accusing him of income tax evasion. The U S Marshal's office brought Beck in for fingerprinting and a bond hearing before District Judge Edward M M Gurran. The indictment alleges Beck evaded more than 56000 in 1950 taxes and aided in filing a false return for the Seattle Building Association expenditures. Each count carries up to five years and 10000 fine. A bench warrant and 5000 bail were set. Beck awaits appearance in Tacoma and a Senate Rackets Committee session in Washington D C.
Jack Shawe of Funxswwn landed two large trout yesterday in Beaver Creek. A six pound brown measured 24 inches and a four pound rainbow stretched 23 inches. Anglers had grumbled about poor luck, but Shawe’s catch sparked renewed interest.
Jeremiah Roberts of West Franklin Street faced a charge of slapping his nine month old child after his wife alleged the incident. The magistrate dismissed the charge and cautioned that such behavior should not occur again, noting the child’s distress.
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