Boy Killed By Tractor Near Purdum
A Damascus High School tenth grader died when an Oliver six cylinder tractor rolled onto him near Purdum on the Lewisdale road. The accident occurred as he returned to the residence after being on the farm. Neighbors freed him. he was taken to Olin Molesworth funeral home in Damascus and Montgomery County police investigated. Spring vacation had closed Montgomery County schools for two weeks.
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Damascus High School
Charles Stevens
Purdum
Damascus
Lewisdale
Oliver
Badiu Mangile
Olin Molesworth
Ambus Lance
Montgomery County
Young Stevens
Frederick County Electrical Examiners Bill Stalls
In Frederick County a proposed Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors stalled after a public hearing, with strong opposition emerging. A statewide liquor bill passed the Senate and headed to the governor, while bids for Maryland campus construction were led by Frederick Construction Company. The session saw measures on local law recodification, contempt testimony in divorce cases, and Montgomery County court expansion advance to the governor.
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Board of
Electrical Examiners and Supervisors
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Burt
Francis Scott Key
Tawes
Electrical Examiners Board
Frederick County Electrical Contractors Association
Frederick Construction Company
North Market Street
Maryland Department
Frederick Construction
Annapolis
Senate
Dels. Lee
Montgomery
Boone
Bala County
Blades
Carolines
Sould
Maryland
Dot
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Sen
James
D. Harford
Florida
Free State
House
Samuel W. Barrick
Barrick
Montgomery County
Triel
Carroll County
Carroll Coun Ity
Poison Kills Cancer But Not The Patient
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Mo AP Now scientists can poison an arm or leg to kill a cancer without killing the patient The technique is used on the lungs breasts and pelvis to fight regional cancers The treated part is shut off from the rest and supplied with a separate source of fresh blood Dr Oscar Creech Jr of Tulane University described the new method before the American Cancer Society seminar A pumping machine acting as an artificial heart and lung outside the body enables the technique
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Excelsior Springs
Oscar Creech Jr
Tulane University
American Cancer Society
Fishing Judge Holds Court on River Bank
In Fhermopolis Wrea AP a game warden encountered four men fishing in a restricted area. One angler held court on the river bank and fined himself plus the other three ten dollars each, suspending the fines on good behavior. Justice of the Peace F L Weich oversaw the scene.
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Fhermopolis
Wre
Jack Reavis
Reavis
Justice of the Peace
F. L. Weich
Bloom estimates vary as fruit trees advance in Frederick county
Fruit trees show normal progress toward bloom amid warmth and rain with peaches lagging by about ten days. Cherries plums and pears may bloom sooner. weather will largely dictate timing. Buds swell after cold winter. heavy bloom hoped for if warm weather holds. Historical bloom dates cited for 1956 1957 and 1958. Forecast predicts scattered showers tonight, mid forties, then fair windy and cooler Saturday, warming comes Sunday.
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Frederick County
Thurmont
Frederick
Mercury
Five Day Forecast From The Associated Press
Temperatures tonight through Wednesday will average near normal. Cool Saturday with warmer Sunday and Monday and cooler Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers likely tonight and again around Tuesday. Normal afternoon highs are in the mid 30s in the mountains and the low 60s in the east. Overnight lows usually in the low 30s in the mountains and 37 to 42 elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Prince Charles Contracts Chicken Pox in Windsor
In Windsor England AP reports a red rash appeared on 10 year old Prince Charles heir to the throne. Doctors confirmed a royal case of chicken pox.
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Windsor
England
Prince Charles
New Look Ordered by Washington Communists Aimed at Influencing People
Investigators report U S Communists have been ordered to wear a new look to win friends and influence people. The directive highlights a strategy shift to appeal to broader audiences and shape public perception.
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Washington
API
U.S
Frederick High senior named among nations top scholars
Frederick High School student ranked in the nation’s top 1,501 based on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. He will be reconsidered by the NHS Scholarship Board in Washington for activities and an essay, with a college scholarship expected for fall 1959.
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National Honor Society
Library Club
Episcopal Church
Margaret Rohrer
South
Jefferson Street
Frederick High
Robert Hammond
University of Cincinnati
Nancy
Frederick High School
Sen- Thrasher
Washington College
David H. Rohrer
Colyn Phillips
Carnegie Institute
Histof Technology
Western powers harden stance in Berlin talks as Herter pledges strength
In Washington NATO foreign ministers entered a second day as the United States Britain and France reportedly softened some proposals possibly conceding to the Soviet Union over Berlin. Acting Secretary of State Christian Herter said US power was greater than ever pledging continued willingness to use missile and bomber forces for common defense if needed. A separate collision on South and Jefferson Streets caused about 3200 in damage to two cars with one driver charged for running a red light.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Berlin
NATO
United States
Britain
France
Europe
North America
Christian Herter
Foreign Ministers Council
U.S
Herter
South
Jefferson Streets
Harry Quinn
Chevrolet
Gladys W. Turner
Pearl Street
Jefferson Street
William AG. Bass Jr
Owings Mall
West South Street
Land
Hears Usual Cases Lineup In Court This Morning
Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr heard usual cases in the local court this morning. A man was found guilty of intoxication on city streets and other motor vehicle offenses were faced. Thomas N Hoffman was sentenced to 30 days in jail in default of a fine for drunkenness. Vernon J Smith Jr was ordered to pay 18 weekly for family support. Pauline J Smith alleged husband had provided only 41 in five weeks. A suspended six month House of Correction sentence was imposed if support is paid. Harold Emch was fined for speeding on Route 46. Carl D Shores was found not guilty of drunken and reckless driving on March 1. Edward M Rude of Falling Waters was fined for speeding on Route 40. Police noted a defense about a speed-control device. An unrelated withdrawal announced by Gov Tawes affected three vessels linked to James E. Wellfleet, with possible loss of three lives and changes in nominations.
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H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Thomas N. Hoffman
James Stockman
Vernon J. Smith Jr
West Patrick Street
Pauline J. Smith
Middletown
Smith
House of Correction
Harold D. Emch
Lonaconing
Frederick
Richard Alderson
Carl D. Shores
East Fifth Street
Robert T. Storer
Storer
Brunswick
Edward M. Rude
RFD
Falling Waters
W. Va
Route
Alderson
Colonel Cleared But His Actions Caused Confusion
In Tokyo the Air Force cleared Lt. Col. Charles Platt Jr. of charges after his presence aboard Tachikawa bound for Hawaii allegedly caused a passenger mix up that left eight seats unused. An investigation found only six enlisted men on emergency leave were bumped due to an administrative error but did not specify exact wrongdoing. The board referred findings to commanders for possible discipline. Platt canceled his vacation and awaits review.
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Tokyo
US Air Force
Platt
Amily
Tachikawa Air Base
Robert W. Burns
Japan
Tachikawa
United States
Lewis Stramski
Harrah
Okla
Stramski
Nolie
Charles Town Votes on Limits Extension to Shenandoah Downs
Charles Town, W V AP reports a special election set for April 21 to decide expanding city limits to include Shenandoah Downs and Charles Town race tracks. The plan would add 17 acres and two tracks on Flowing Springs Road, with potential city taxes and a loss estimate of 1.06 million if approved.
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Arles Town
W. Va
Charles Town
Shenandezh Downs
Charles
West Virginia
Shenandoah Downs CH
Charles T
Flowing Springs Road
Local Artists Take Top Art Show Prizes in Auckland
Local artists dominated the annual art show as Pao took first prize with a patterned cloth design named Decision. Virginia H prize went to Mrs Marjorie Searrett for second, with Ernest Kri Pa and Doysie Eskew among top exhibitors. The show opens April 30.
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Pao
Am of Fine
Virginia H
Marjorie Searrett
Hiscits
Ernest Kri Pa
Amon
Jim Street
Rains Diminish East. Tornadoes Strike Missouri Areas
Rains in the eastern half of the nation lessen while Midwest flood dangers rise in some areas. Tornadoes damaged 10 homes in Missouri and caused scattered property damage in Otterville and California. Strong winds peaked at 72 mph in St. Joseph. Earlier, tornadoes hit Dade City and Orlando, Florida, killing one and injuring nine. damage estimated over one million dollars.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Missouri
California
Otterville
St.Joseph
Dade City
Orlando
Fla
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
New York
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Washington
Rockford
Rock River
Great Lakes
Ohio
Tennessee
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Benig
Maryland Gov signs emergency bill to extend jobless benefits
Annapolis AP reports Gov. Tawes signed a measure extending unemployment benefits for about 9,500 Marylanders, pushing the program from March 31 to June 30 and enabling state participation in a federal extension. The bill speeds through and affects those already in the 13 week addition as of March 31. A second bill targets Sunday drivers, authorizing the Roads Commission to set minimum speed limits.
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Annapolis
Tawes
Congress
Maryland
State Roads Commission
Labor Dept Seeks Revision of Cost of Living Index
The Labor Department proposes updating the consumer price index to reflect changing American spending. It cites more buying of television sets, cars, and home appliances and less dress attire, noting the current index measures 1859 spending patterns. The index relies on prices of about 300 goods in 46 cities and was mentioned in testimony released today.
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Washington
Labor Department
Jan Gram
Secretary of Labor
James Kell
Howes
Shooing Of Wasp Leads To Death
In Mesa Arizona a woman trying to ward off a wasp while driving crashed head-on into a school bus. Viola Pearl Gibson fourteen? sixteen died in Mesa hospital. Her daughter Shirley Ann Gibson thirteen and the driver Alice M Flaherty thirty four were hospitalized with fractures.
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Mesa, Ariz
Carroll Bollinger
Alice M. Flaherty
Viola Pearl Gibson
Mesa
Flaherty
Shirley Ann Gibson
Dalai Lama Safe in India After Border Escape
New Delhi reports the Dalai Lama, 23, fled Lhasa and crossed into India with an entourage of about 80 near Towang. Prime Minister Nehru announced the escape safeguards and asylum likely granted, ending a 13 day manhunt as Chinese Reds claimed kidnapping efforts.
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New Delhi
India
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Nehru
Buddh
Towang
Calcutta
Dis
Red
Ilhasa
Lhasa
Frontier
Assam
Simion
Mistaken For Most Wanted In Arkansas Flight Crash
A Wichita Falls businessman Truman Pennell was mistaken for FBI’s top fugitive Frank Lorenz after his four passenger plane crashed near Little Rock. Police halted Pennell and pilot Jimmie Hamilton amid fears Lorenz could be armed, but FBI agents confirmed Pennell’s identity and the pair were released to hospital staff.
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North Little Rock
Ark
FBI
Truman Pennell
Wichita Falls
Tex
Frank Lawrence Lprenz
Pennell
Sprenz
Mississippi
Earler
Chicago
New Orleans
Penneil
Jimmie Lynn Hamilton
Columbia
S.C
Paul E. Pearson
Title Rock Air Force Base Hospital
Hamilton
Little Rock
Lorenz
Sas
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U. of Md
VOL Meer Gru
The
Yallaterra Hall
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City of
North Bentz Streets
West Sixth Street
Albert H. Cohen
Eagles Club
East Patrick Street
Wolfsville
Woodsboro
Board of Education
F.H.S
Photo By
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West
Polisap
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James E
Jack
Wellfleet
Mass
Baltimore
Boston
Elections Board
Cape Cod
Pollack
New Jersey Turnpike
Inea Tetepi
Cole Y. Beil
Fayetteville
C. Gordon N. Read
Ithaca
N.Y
Paul S. Cain
Sedalia
John P. Snyder
Vandergrift
Bell
Cain
Auckland
New Zealand
Wall Street
Argentia, Wild
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N.C
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Bruce C. Clarke
Argentia Auckland
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