Public Power Backers Lose in Supreme Court Fight
The Supreme Court refused to review a Federal Power Commission license to Idaho Power Co. to build three low level dams at Hells Canyon on the Snake River, upholding a Ninth Circuit decision. Public power advocates, led by the Hells Canyon Assn. and eight Washington utility districts, had argued for government built power.
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Five Killed In Crash Of Langley Field Plane
A Langley Field trainer aircraft en route to Memphis crashed in a thunderstorm eight miles south of Dickson Tennessee killing five known dead and leaving one missing. Three survivors, including a civilian and an officer, were admitted to local clinics, with the aircraft under Lt. Robert Momier’s command. The plane, a B25 trainer, reportedly exploded around 8,000 feet during the storm.
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Budget Requests Called Too Great for Maryland
The piece argues that state budget requests are excessive as federal taxation erodes Maryland's right of self determination. It claims little remains of the choices once held by Maryland and notes that incoming federal aid would include a handling charge, limiting benefits.
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Coffee Breaks Into Offices Highlights Local Budget Clash
Joseph Rhoderick of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce denounces the FY 1958 budget as excessive. The article notes a second floor break‑in at the Children's Aid Society where a cup of coffee was made and spilled, with the intruder leaving via Winchester Hall so window kept unlocked. It urges public action to write Maryland lawmakers Beall Beall and Butler urging budget cuts. Governor McKeldin proclaims Youth Temperance Education Week April 7 to 13 as part of statewide observances.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Opens Today
The Weather Bureau forecasts showers as 709000 expected visitors arrive for the six day festival at the Tidal Basin. Japanese Ambassador Masayuki Tasí will present a cake marking the 31st anniversary and daily events run through Sunday including an illuminated parade and a festival queen selection. Police seek aid to identify a nude child’s body found in Philadelphia on February 23, described as a four to five year old boy with blue eyes and light brown hair.
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Blooming Washington Cherry Trees Reach Peak Week
Thirty three state and territorial princesses note the cherry trees gifted by Tokyo in 1912 are blooming over the weekend and are expected to reach peak bloom this week. The event highlights the long standing gift and seasonal spectacle in the nation’s capital.
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