Jury to Try Haney for Murder in Hagerstown
A jury was completed in the murder case of James T. Haney aged 68 an engineer from Hagerstown charged with shooting fellow railroad engineer James R. Cuddy in the Western Maryland yards on November 15. Judge Patrick M Schnauffer presides with 47 witnesses expected, and opening testimony set after noon recess.
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Jny
James T. Haney
Hagerstown
Haney
James R. Cuddy
Maryland
Wen
John L. Shaw
Harvey A. Grossnickle
Andrew W. Altman
George H. Nusbaum
Morris F. Baker
Ray $. Brandenburg
Paul E. Franklin
William Mackley
Wade F. Hursey
Morris Bradshaw
Col
Charles N. Staler
Oscar W. Keyser
Talismen
Patrick M. Schnauffer
James F. Shine
Washington County
David K. Poole Jr
Edwin F. Nikirk
Frederick County
Charles F. Wagaman
T. Aubrey Kemp
Wiliam M. Storm
Wrecked Tractor-Trailer Drops 40 Feet Near Frederick
Hagerstown driver Woodrow W. Titus walked from the scene after his truck failed to negotiate a curve on Route 40. The Tri-State Tank Line rig jackknifed and plunged down an embankment, with the tractor wrecked and the tanker empty of hazardous materials. Titus was charged with operating at a speed greater than reasonable and proper.
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Hagerstown
Braddock Mountain
Route 40
Frederick
Woodrow W. Titus
Tri-State Tank Line Inc
William L. Newcomer
Weather map plan unites thirteen universities in UCAR
Thirteen universities form the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research to build a Titan Gollar weather research suite. The UCAR plan aims to improve forecasting and control. Announcement came at the University of Arizona news conference led by Dr. Henry C. Houghton of MIT.
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Tucson
Ariz
University Corp. For
Atmospheric Research
University of Arizona
Henry C. Houghton
Department of
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
UCAR
Train Hits Auto And Four Are Dead
An Arkansas builder reports a Santa Fe Texas Chief passenger train struck a car at a crossing near Ardmore Oklahoma killing four people and injuring two critically. The victims are Dale McNew 20 Pearl Williams 40 Roberta Williams 18 both of Bristow and Mrs Roger Joyce 21 Gowen Oklahoma. Joyce and his infant son Jimmy months old were in critical condition.
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Ardmore
Okla
Santa Fe Texas
Weshit
Floyd Webb
Dale McNew
Pearl Williams
Roberta
Bristow
Ok la
Roger Joyce
Gowen
Jimmy
Joyce
Tibetan Rebels and Chinese Reds in Tibet Conflict
Tibetan rebels and Chinese Communist troops clash 163 miles northeast of Lhasa and near the capital. Reports say over 100 Communist troops killed in Heiho area with reinforcements from Sinkiang. Rebels reportedly control the highway to Shigatse and may threaten the Dalai Lama’s leadership. Moslem huts burned. thousands moved toward India. Dalai Lama’s fate unknown.
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Taipei
Formosa
China
Central News
Agont
Lhasa
Jhasa
Peiping Radio
Red Army
Tibet
Central
Heiho
Sinkiang
Tsinghai
Shigatse
Dalai Lama
iThe
Communist Radio
Iindian
Kalimpong
iLhasa
India
Dalai
Jin India
Petition For Review Dismissed By Judge
A petition for review by Roy Carter, convicted of larceny in 1957 and sentenced to 18 months on each count, was dismissed by Chief Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer. Carter claimed constitutional rights were violated. judge ruled appeals test, not post conviction petitions, applies. Noel Spence represented Carter as proceedings were argued before the Court. The State's Attorney argued Carter alleged no constitutional violation. SECOND TEST COMPLETED EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE Calif. The X15 rocket plane completed its second captive test flight with pilot Scott Crossfield aboard the B52 carrier to 38 000 feet at 500 mph.
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House of Correction
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Roy Carter
Schnauffer
Carter
Noel Spence
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Scott Crossfield
Local Men Win Awards At Meade Fort Meade Rifle Meet
The XXI US Army Corps Reserve Small Arms Tournament at Fort Meade March 28–29 brought 125 reservists from Ivania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia to compete under NRA rules. Awards honored Kinsey Abraham Kranz and teams with Col Gillette and Col Bartgis receiving recognitions.
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Fort George G. Meade
H. J. Vander Heide
Fort Meade
Ivania
Delaware
Mary Virginia
District of Columbia
XXI Corps
A. Ward Gillette
Maryland District of Columbia
James C. Speidel
Ips
Indiantown
iGap
National Rifle Association
James E. Bartgis Jr
302Nd Signal Battalion
Frederick, Md
van der Heide
Allen’ 'R. Kinsey
Frederi
Robert W. Abraham
Thurmont
Randolph S_. Kranz
Frederick
Alen R. Kinsey
Ife
Allen R. Kinsey
Lacy H._ DeGrange
Thomas E. Steckman
Randolph S. Krantz
John J. Putman
Roger A. Eyler
Walkersville
U.S. Army Corps
Barigis
Bartois
Derailment injures passengers near Atkins Iowa
The Milwaukee Road Arrow derailed in Atkins railroad yards. Ninety six sleeping passengers were aboard. 11 were hospitalized at St Luke's in Cedar Rapids and 20 more were bruised but not hospitalized. The Chicago bound train had two coaches a Pullman three baggage cars and a diesel coach. All cars except the test diesel derailed but stayed upright. The derailment damaged about 1600 feet of track.
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Atkens
Iowa
Atkins
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Millwaukee Road
Bridge Drops 15 Feet In Somerset Creek Accident
A small bridge in Somerset Pennsylvania collapsed dropping 15 feet into Coxs Creek after a truck hit a girder. Driver Gaither L. Lewis of Hagerstown Maryland, 46, suffered head cuts and possible skull fracture and was admitted to Somerset Community Hospital.
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Somerset
Gaither L. Lewis
Hagerstown
Somerset Community Hospital
Lewis
Cox's Creek
Akitte
Bomerest
Frederick County Sees Gains From Teacher Pay Bill
Dr. James A. Sensenbaugh says Tawes education bill will bring about 310,000 yearly increase in State aid by year four, with 253,000 for teacher salaries and the rest for general expenses. He notes rising equalization funds despite county assessable basis fluctuations and cites overall State aid gains.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
James A. Sensenbaugh
Frederick
House Labor ‘Committee
J Samuel W. Barrick
Senate
Barrick
Public Service Commission
Rainfall dampens fires as showers hit area
Heavy April showers brought about half an inch of precipitation by 9 am at the airport and were forecast to continue most of the day possibly with a thunderstorm. Temps rose to 75, with a 35-degree low overnight. Winds would turn stronger and cooler tonight as skies clear slightly.
Crippling Fog and Tornadoes Hit Florida and New York
A crippling fog blanketed New York for a second day as tornadoes struck Dade City and Azalea Park in Florida. One death occurred, at least nine injured, and damage exceeded a million dollars. Air travel was disrupted at idle airports and the Queen Elizabeth faced near zero visibility.
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Associated Press
New York
Florida
New York Harbor
Idlewild
la Guardia
Dade City
Lando
Azalea Park
Orlando
Sheriff's Office
Weather Bureau
Aged couple dies within hours of each other at home
An elderly couple, Claude and Alice Miller, both long-time residents of Frederick, died within twelve hours of one another after being taken to Frederick Chronic Disease Hospital. They owned a upholstery shop and had no known children or relatives. The bodies were to be held at the funeral home on East Church Street before services at Frederick Memorial Park.
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Alice B. Miller
Frederick
Claude Miller
United Ambulance
West Patrick Street
Dams
Coupe
Itheir
Ftuneral
East Church Street
Frederick Viemorial Park
R. Son
Bus Destroyed By Fire In Ellicott City
An empty bus owned by Federalloharter Bus Co. of Laurel burned on Marsyland 175 near Ellicott City Howard County. Driver Thomas M. Hoskins of Hyattsville reported smelling smoke and halted the bus after noticing a rear fire. The loss was estimated at 5065 and fire crews extinguished the blaze in about 30 minutes.
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Ellicott City
Tre
Howard County
Richard R. Gostell
Thomas M. Hoskins
Hyattsville
Marsyland
Laurel Race Course
Hoskins
Federali Loharter Bus Co
Laurel
Governor weighs fate of teacher pay bill in twilight session
Gov Tawes says he favors the teacher pay raise plan but faces uncertain support in the Legislature. He warned the bill is in serious trouble and may be defeated, while the assembly moves toward adjournment before the 90 day session deadline.
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Andmapolis
Baiue
Stock market advances in moderate trading afternoon
The market moved ahead in moderately active trading as investment demand grew more insistent. Key stocks rose fractionally with some speculative issues trading higher. Industry and financial shares contributed to the gains as investors showed renewed interest.
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New York
Oil Spill Overflows From Fort Detrick Plant
Malfunction of an oi burner at Fort Detrick caused oil to spill into Carroll Creek via a storm drain near South Market street bridge. Authorities tracked the slick, with heavy rain aiding cleanup as Fort Detrick engineers skimmed the creek and officials investigated the extent and cause. Ducks previously coated in oil noted last August. no fish deaths reported.
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Fort Detrick
Carroll ‘Creek
South Market Street
State Water Pollution Commission
Detrick
Frederick High Band To Represent State in Cherry Blossom Parade
Frederick High School band will represent the state in the Cherry Blossom parade in Washington on April 11. Governor Tawes appoints the official state band arrangements committee, with members to be announced. The parade begins at 7 30 p m The high school hosts a joint concert of the band and the glee clubs next Wednesday.
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Washington
Iff
To Disregard Soviet Objections Berlin Transports Continue
AP reports U S officials will press on with high flying transports to West Berlin despite Soviet protests. The statement emphasizes continued airlift activity and deterrence in the divided city amid Cold War tensions.
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Berlin
United States
West Berlin
Postponed Second Flight Plan Reported For C130 Dispatch
In Chicago AP reports a plan to order a second C130 Hercules flight was postponed. A shave and haircut price hike was tied to Washington talks and a test of Soviet intentions, with a shave at 2.00 and a haircut at 3.25 dollars, the highest in West Germany based on informants.
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Sais Wwoug Ciscus
U.S. Air Force
Chicago
Washington
Adaland
West Germany
Eisenhower Offers Concrete Disarmament Proposals At NATO Meet
President Eisenhower told the NATO 10th anniversary session that Western powers will present concrete proposals to the Soviet Union on disarmament and European security. He stressed unity as NATO’s lifeblood, warned of ongoing tension with the USSR, and urged continued negotiations while pursuing broader, practical settlements for peace.
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Washington
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Council
Soviet Union
Germany
NATO
Berlin
North America
Europe
United Nations
Aworld
L Eisenhower
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Tournament
Dr. Sensenbaugh
Carroll Creek
Frank J Keefer
Central Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
Michigan
Ohio Valley
Augusta
West Palm Beach
Fla
Detroit
Georgia
U. S. 240
Harriet E. Palmer
East Street
Atomic Energy Commission
Germantown
A. D. Carlson
Frede Memorial Hospital
Carlson
Laker Valley
U. 3
Reds
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