21 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1957
Page
1
Note Books reports the Bridges estate may pay over two million dollars in federal and up to three hundred thousand in state taxes. It also notes the Hancock estate value above five million with the inventory filed at the Orphans Court.
Sen. Mansfield and Sen. Jackson condemned a new Pentagon order to cut military manpower by another 100000 by next June and a prior 100000 by year end. They warn the combined 200000 reduction endangers security and ignores Congress. Defense Secretary Wilson says cuts require downgrades in air and naval strength.
Federal District Judge F Dickinson Letts ordered a hearing Friday on a bid by rebellious Teamsters to block what they say is an attempt to rig the election of James R Hoffa as union president. The move seeks to flatly challenge the process and ensure a fair vote.
Cambridge six year sentence follows a temper lapse. Clifton Askins, a 21-year-old handyman, was jailed for six years at the House of Correction for assaulting his wife and supporting his children. Magistrate Otis McAllister and Sheriff David Bradshaw delivered the ruling after a prior six month jail term context.
Joseph Williams, 58, of Baltimore, jailed on $2,000 bond for transporting 25 gallons of moonshine after his car overturned on Route 40 west of Hancock. Magistrate Jesse Shank set a Tuesday hearing. six gallons were broken, 19 gallons seized. Williams admitted hiding the remainder and claimed no knowledge of the supplier. He previously finished a term for the same offense. He was also charged with driving at an unreasonable speed and fined $25 plus costs.
A 38 year old widow from East Chicago Indiana will undergo a five day sleep under hypnosis starting Monday at the Hypnosis Institute of Chicago to recover lost rest. Her doctor recommended a long rest for nervous exhaustion and fatigue after limited vacation time.
Five people die in a severe Pennsylvania Turnpike collision near Unity four miles west of Pittsburgh. A westbound car with California plates skids across the median into an oncoming tractor trailer in rain. Victims include John M. Kelly, his wife Hazel, their infant Susan, Hazel’s sister-in-law Mrs Donald M. Young, and Young’s daughter Patty.
Three men Ronald Williams Donald De Bow and Wilbur Alson are jailed in New Jersey on disorderly charges tied to tearing locks from coin boxes on U S Route 40 west of Clear Spring Maryland Police say an acetylene torch and tanks and a pile of coins were found in their car Authorities estimate $100 damage per phone with total loot undetermined but estimable by authorities The suspects allegedly operated in several states beyond Maryland and will be brought to Maryland for further questioning by state police
The Rest Over Motel on the east side of the Dual Highway four miles south of the city changed owners as Betty M. Jack of Pittsburgh took title from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Michael. she and her husband will operate the business. The 1100 block Oak Hill Avenue property of Dr. William T. Layman also changed hands to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Daniels, who had lived on Broadway. Aggregate turnover valued over $200,000, despite lower volume, with several deed-recorded transfers including Loudenslager to McCollum on High Street and other parcels in Beaver Creek District and District 15.
Baltimore police said a convertible traveling well over 100 miles an hour overturned and skidded about 100 feet early today, killing William Derhem, 3, and Frankln Emmourse, 10, and injuring three others.
SEA ISLAND Ga Sept 21 Early arrivals for the Southern Conference agreed segregation would be a top discussion item though not on the formal agenda. The conference opens tomorrow evening with governors T R McKeldin Maryland Themes Berry and Cecil H Underwood West Virginia among the early arrivals.
King Haakon VII of Norway dies at 85 in the royal palace after a circulatory ailment. Crown Prince Olav becomes king absorbing the oath once Parliament convenes in January. Olav V inherits without coronation under the constitution, with Harald named crown prince.
The first confirmed Asian flu fatality in the United States was reported by Missouri officials. The U S Public Health Service estimates about 100000 cases nationwide. Puerto Rico’s health department cites possibly 129000 new weekly cases as the outbreak nears its peak. Southwest Texas State College San Marcos closed until Monday after over 500 campus cases.
A basement fire on Wayside Avenue started by faulty wiring damaged a residence at 114 Wayside Avenue. Firefighters reported the blaze caused smoke and heat damage with the home temporarily uninhabitable. No injuries were listed.
Dr. J Hubert Wade longtime dean of county medical practitioners and noted Maryland Democratic leader died at Washington County Hospital at 3 40 am after a five week illness of pneumonia He was 84 born in Boonsboro son of Eli and Frances Harper Wade practiced medicine for 62 years and earned his MD in 1895 from Baltimore Medical College He served as State Senator representing this county and remained active in politics while tending a large Boonsboro area practice He rode a horse on rough roads and billed patients with kindness, often leaving accounts unpaid Continued from Page 2 Col 3.
The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce report shows August 1957 employment rising to 26 355 from 25 889 in 1956 and payrolls increasing to 8 670 795 from 8 051 479. Post office receipts grew to 61 838 from 57 258 while air passengers moved from 382 to 823. Bank debits edged down slightly to 42 181 000 from 42 260 000.
President Eisenhower called Arkansas Governor Faubus's withdrawal of National Guard troops from Little Rock Central High School a necessary step in the right direction. He expressed confidence citizens will enforce court orders promptly and without disorder while noting ongoing White House discussions and a planned School Board meeting.
Dr. Harry N. Jones, under pressure from segregationists after his son enrolled in a nearby white school, plans to enroll him elsewhere. Brick-throwing, cross burning, and threats followed, with Gov. McKeldin offering police protection. The governor condemned the actions as moronic, while Jones expressed disbelief at the violence surrounding the case.
The Weather Bureau expects a showery weekend across Maryland with possible rain into Monday. Occasional showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast today and tomorrow. Temperatures will run warm with highs in the 80s. Yesterday afternoon temperature reached 76 degrees, dropping to 68 at night, and total rainfall in the last 24 hours was 0.04 inches.
A. Granville Ryan and his family completed a four year effort to build and move into their own ranch type house on Mill Point Road near Broadfording Road off Woodpoint. They financed the project entirely by their own savings and labor without external financing. The article notes the trend of people buying homes amid good times.
The Freedom Lodge at the John Brown Farm operated by Ideal Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World was suspended for 15 days by the Washington County Liquor Board effective September 23 for selling beer on Sunday September 1 without a license. An inspector found beer present but no license at the time, with prior use of special picnic licenses on Sundays noted by witnesses.
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