Soldier Dies as Car Overturns near New Market
A car crash on old U S 40 west of New Market left Sgt. Lewell Harrison Tomlinson 24 dead from a fractured skull. Passenger Constance Wingell 19 suffered a severe laceration and shock. The couple’s 1947 Chevrolet overturned after running off the highway near Whippoorwill Hollow. Wingell’s condition was listed as serious but stable at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Tomlinson had served at Camp Detrick since January 12 and previously in Okinawa. He is survived by his parents Brownie and Nannie Bell Tamlinson of Fountain Head Tennessee. Burial details await.
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Camp Derruk
U. S. 40
New Market
Lewell Harrison Tomlinson
Camp Detrick
Constance Wingell
RFU 1
Mi. Ans
Wingelt
Tomimison
Okinawa
Regular Army
Brownie
Nannie Bell Tamlinson
RED 1
Fountain Head
Tenn
Cottontown
John Hayes
Conmindiner
Detrick
M. RB. Etchison
22 Rebels Are Slain in Algeria Clashes
In southeastern Algeria over the past five days twenty two rebels seeking independence were killed and 44 captured in three clashes with Foreign Legion troops. The largest fight was northeast of Thouw in the Balna area of the Aures Mountains where rebels fired on a detachment and ten were killed while forty two were captured. Earlier two clashes killed twelve rebels. No French losses were reported. Authorities noted a raid in Aires area on April 4 with hostage-taking and a found dead rebel the next day. State of emergency decrees were issued imposing powers to police troubled districts.
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Algiers
Algeria
Foreign Legion
Balna
Aures
Aires
Scientists Decline Moscow Conference Invitations
New York physicists including Prof Richard R Feynman of Caltech and Dr Freeman Dyson of Princeton said government officials advised against attending a Moscow conference, deeming it an unwarranted risk, despite initial acceptance of the Soviet invitation. The event ends today. Blum Blossom Queen elected in Shenandoah Valley festival as Joan Spratley Stephens, daughter of Virginia Lt. Gov A Els Stephens, is crowned. In Baltimore, over 300 children evacuated from Public School 50 as a four alarm fire damages a chemical plant behind the school.
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New York
Moscow
Richard R Fernman
Calfornia Institute of Technology
Freeman J. Dyson
Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton
Thex
Feynman
Atomic Energy Commission
Winchester
Joan Spratley Stephens
Vireginia
Guy
A. Els. Stephens
Smithfield
Stephens
Hollis College
Roanoke
Baltimore
Eagles Terrorize Isle of Oland Island Community
On the Baltic island of Oland Sweden parents keep children indoors as massive eagles menace residents and livestock. Sheep farmers demand permission to shoot the birds after daily losses. A taxi driver narrowly escaped a taloned swoop as the eagle pursued for two miles.
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Isle OF Oland
Sweden
Baltic
Army Field Band To Play Free Concert Here
The U S Army Field Band will give a concert at Frederick High School auditorium on April 19 at eight oclock. The Student Council sponsors the free event as public service to the city and county. Major Chester Whiting directs the 100 piece band noted for the Soldiers Chorus and performances at major venues. The chorus is directed by Sal Arthur Donofrio, a New England Conservatory graduate who formed the group from a small nucleus and has grown it to about thirty singers who double as instrumentalists. The band features a drum novelty act and a varied program of vocal and instrumental, classical and popular, including martial music.
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United States Army Field Band of
Washington
Frederick High School
Roger Denny
Chester &. Whiting
Europe
England
Soldiers Chorus
Sai
Arthur V. Donofrie
Branford
Donofrie
New England Conservatory of Music
25Th Field Artillery Batttalion
Dondlrins
Chan Ann
Water-Pathe
Strike Begins On Greyhound By Charter City
A strike by 2,525 Atlantic Greyhound bus drivers and workers across 10 states began at midnight after AFL Motor Coach Employes Union demands for higher pay and parity with other Greyhound systems were unmet. Atlantic Greyhound, based in Charleston, serves parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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Charleston
W. Wa
Atlantic Greyhound
Southeastern Transportation System
Affectig
AFL Motor Coach Employes Union
Division
Greyhound
Nationwide
Greyhound System
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florida
Georgia
North Caroliina
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virgina
District of Columbia
Sybert Resolves Tax Program Valid for Budget
Baltimore attorney general Ferdinand Sybert said after careful study the tax program passed at the Legislature’s close is valid to balance the 269 million dollar budget. A formal opinion will be issued later this afternoon. He noted possible court action but expects the measure to pass a court test. Also reported are Elmer F. Munshower of the State Police hospitalized after a fall at Waldorf and a chimney fire at the Bernard Clark residence on Elmer Derr Road near Feagaville extinguished by a booster stream.
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Baltimore
Ferdinand
Sybert
McKeldin
Sobert
Elmer F. Munshower
Nd State Police
Serenty Hospital
Waldorf
Bernard Clark
Elmer Derr
Feagaville
Man Found Dead At West Fifth Home In Frederick
Calvin Lidie Sr. 115 West Fifth was found dead about 1040 a m today from self-inflicted shotgun wounds. He lived alone after his wife’s death and was 32. Survivors include son Calvin Lidie Jr. and brother Coleman Lidie. Body taken to C E Cline funeral home. arrangements pending.
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Calvin Lidie Sr
West Fifth Shest
Lidie
Frederick
Sets
Sherman Boone
Harry Quinn
Robert J. Furie
Coleman J. Lidie We. Pulice
Calvin Lidie Jr
Coleman Lidie
Coleman Lidie Sr
C. E
Failed To Pay, Sent To Jail In Illinois Case
In Chicago a 12 year old misread, a 42 year old woman, Theresa M. Pritchard, jailed for failing to pay a 525,600 alienation of affections judgment won by her husband's former wife Alma Ferguson. Pritchard pays $4.50 weekly for six months to keep Ferguson jailed. Ferguson's husband Roy Ferguson a bread distributor. The case stems from Ferguson leaving Pritchard for Ferguson in 1949. jury awarded $25,000. Ferguson claims no funds to post full amount.
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Chicago
Theresa M. Pritchard
Alma Ferguson
Cook County
Ferguson
Sun
Woodward To Retire Apr. 20
Judge Charles W. Woodward resigns from the Montgomery County Circuit Court effective April 20. He sent the notice to Gov. McRehlin stating health strain from the increasing workload. He has 22 years on the 6th Judicial Circuit and becomes pension eligible in February.
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Rockville. Me. LY
Charles W. Woodward
Montgomery County
Woodward
McRehlin
Montgomery
Frederick
Pennsylvania Police to Get Expert Tests
Harrisburg reports state police may hire an outside expert to study the force. Col Bard Henri, the appointed commissioner, said officials are seeking qualified experts to evaluate patrol welfare and staffing and will likely recommend changes after the study. George M. Leader was named to lead the effort.
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Harrisburg
Fire Strikes Brown's Press As Water Flows On Roof
In Stapleton enterprise area a busy week unfolds with a burst of activity. A business house fire on the street draws firefighters to Brown's press where signs are toppled and water streams from the roof. A dramatic scene accompanies expected news as the day develops.
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Stapleloa
Nehof
Stapleton Finterprise
Full
Kater Menta
Brown
Ngw
Frederick bridge work starts as by pass upgrade nears
Traffic project on East Patrick street to the Frederick by pass near Quynn Orchard Road begins soon after state roads commission gives contractor notice to proceed. Mumps cases rise in county while scarlet fever remains high with many cases in and around Frederick city. health officer notes half new cases local and warns on school absence and possible complications.
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Trafic
Frederick
Patrick Street
Frederick By-Pass
Quynn Orchard Road
State Roads Commission
T. Edgie Russell
Maryland 26
Eldersburg
Liberty Road
Baltimore
Waib
Brunswick
Potomac
Maryland
Ridge Road
Mt. Airy
Taylorsville
Westminster
Bowers Construction Company
Brunswick Bridge
Maryland 27
AE. Airy
Forbes H. Burgess
Frederick Ily
Health Department
Frederick City
Thirmont
Burgess
Buried Under 40 Inches Snow Strands Western States
Cheyenne to Montana and surrounding areas faced a two day blizzard that left 40 inch drifts and halted travel. Four men were rescued and 14 others including an infant were found safe after searches. Officials estimate livestock losses around 31.2 million as roads slowly reopen with improving weather.
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Cheyenne
Wee Uf
Vaomeine
Montana Jioday
Rayse
Lvestack
William L. Chapman
Wiomine Agrivelture
Blizrard
Rumor of Royal Marriage Denied by Capetown Archbishop
CAPETOWN South Africa 2 The archbishop of Capetown denies any truth to rumors that Princess Margaret and Group Captain Townsend are to wed He calls the reports a stunt and offensive noting London papers carried little about it The rumor linked Princess Margaret to Townsend and mentioned Princess Matearet in the tabloids
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Capetown
South Africa
Genllres Fieher
Iw Aftord
Matearet
Peter ‘Taunesend
Capetosa
Margaret
Townsend
London
Remains May Be Those Of Missing Soldier
BLACKSTONE Virginia remains may be those of missing soldier Joseph S King. Deputy Sheriff Wilbur Wells found a shallow grave on a farm near Wellville ten miles north after a weeklong search. Army dog tags named King and a relative Lowell G King list Camp Pickett AWOL soldier since October 3, 1945.
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Blackstone
Wilbur Wells
Wells
Wellville
Here
Joseph 5
King
Lowell G. King
Riverdale
Camp Pickett Hospital
Doll Hin
Uta
Cancer Clinic Pills To Be Analyzed In Washington
Federal authorities will analyze confiscated pills from Portage clinic amid mislabeled labels and unknown ingredients. A local dealer claimed 2000 pills were sent to Washington for government lab testing to determine their composition and proportions.
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Cancer Clinic
Pittsburgh
Portave
Campria County
Los
Afebm Mebane
Prime Minister Ali Marries Second Wife Under Muslim Custom
In Karachi Prime Minister Mohammed Ali wed his second of four wives, Alva Saadi, 30, Canadian-born former secretary, in Beirut last Saturday. Feminist groups campaign for policy change as reaction to polygamy draws fire from activists and officials. Ali returned with his new wife to a Beirut reception and was greeted by Cabinet ministers at the airport.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Mohammed Ali
Sumeattir
Republlic
Ali
Alva Saadi
Beirut
Lebanon
Ali and his wives reshape life at residence
The narrative describes Ali's first floor residence with his first wife Hamida aged 40 living nearby. Hamida, mother to his regent, is reportedly grievously affected, while Ali's new wife is a Canadian-born daughter of settlers from Syria now Lebanon. The Canadian-born wife, educated in Edmonton, met Ali in 1949 in Ottawa and has served as his special secretary since he became ambassador to Washington.
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Ali
Hamida
Syria
Lebanon
Alberta
Edmonton
Ottawa
Pakistan
Canada
Washington
Spring Storms Strike Southeast and Texas
Early spring storms hit the Southeast with rain hail and tornadoes. A tornado damaged Altoona near Birmingham causing about 850000 in losses. In Texas north central winds and tornadoes killed one and injured 27, with crop and property damage in the millions. Wyoming and Montana losses were estimated at 1.2 million for cattle and sheep. Most of the country reported fair to partly cloudy weather.
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Associated Press
Texas
Alabama
Altoona
Birmingham
Cale
Wrate
Opium Found In Paint Cans on Shipboard Plot
Federal agents arrested two merchant mariners in Baltimore after discovering ten and a half pounds of opium hidden in false bottoms of paint cans. John J. Stauble and Carl D. Adamire were charged with narcotics possession. Stauble was released on bond and Adamire jailed in default. Opium had been wrapped in asbestos and prepared for sale, with authorities noting a broader investigation in three other cities.
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Baltimore
U. S
Cos
Alta Willam Mosner
Harris to retire Foundry Methodist pastor Harris announces retirement
Dr Fred erck Brown Harris, pastor of the Foundry Methodist Church, announced today he is retiring effective May 5.
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Harris
Washington OF
Frederck Brown Harris
The
Foundry Methodist Church
FBI Joins In Hunt For Four Bank Robbers
FBI and New York police search for four robbers after a Woodside Chase Manhattan Bank heist netting $305,243. They abducted a clerk near his home, held 11 inside the vault, and escaped in a 1953 Cadillac. No one was hurt. Inside information suspected. suspects fled in another car after abandoning the getaway vehicle.
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New York
FBI
Woodside Queens
Chase Manhattan Bank
Asst. Dist. Atty
Thomas P. Cullen
Government Sues To Recover 3849 From Local Firms Couple
United States files suit in Circuit Court against Farmers Cooperative Association Inc., Frederick. Frederick Meaning Fertilizer Wor Mt. Airy. and Mr. and Mrs. William W Martin of Frederick County. Government seeks 33,849.17 seized after farm equipment sold September 15 1954 to satisfy judgments against the Martins on a December 1952 government mortgage. Court action also seeks 6 percent interest and order paying the government. Attorneys: George Cochran Doub U S Attorney and William F Moser Assistant U S Attorney.
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United States of America
Nction
Farmers Cooperative Association Inc
Frederick
Mt. Airy
William W Martin
RFD
Alartins
U.S
Farmers Home Administration
Department of \ancultors
Horace M. Alexander
Mehring Percitey Company
U. S
George Cochran Doub
William F. Moser
U. S. Stari
Sees Showdown in Formosa Strait Hinted by Official
Formosa Strait tension flares as Chiang Kai-shek aide warns a showdown looms, tied to Communist coastal defenses. He cautions the buildup could prompt challenges to U.S. naval superiority. In Washington, Sen Chavez signals possible defense budget additions to protect Army and Marine strength.
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Formosa
Flen Sun Ja-jen
Formosa Strait
Washington
Sen- Chavez
Senate
Eisenhower
Eden Tells Cabinet of Changes After Churchill Era
Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden met his Cabinet at No 10 after succeeding Churchill. Crowds cheered as he walked from the Foreign Office in light rain, signaling possible reshuffles to bring in younger ministers. The foreign post’s fate and a general election loom as Eden weighs who will lead.
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London
Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill
Eden
Downing St
Foreign Office
Churchill
Assny
BPA
Sir Anthony
Foreign Ministry
Nuclear blast marks new era in atomic weapons
A high altitude Nevada test sparked history’s highest blast six miles above the desert. A B36 dropped device detonated above 30,000 feet, signaling advances in nuclear air defenses and smaller artillery rounds. Defense officials caution on future tests and compare yield to earlier A-bombs.
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Las Vegas
America
Nevada Desert
Air Force
Defense Department
Thieves Take Safe And $500 From Colored Elks Club
Early this morning thieves broke into the Colored Elks Home on West All Saints Street and removed a small office safe containing about $300. Police estimate the total damage at about $330 to doors and doorways as the safe was removed. Entry gained through a door. Police also investigate a separate entry at Gem Laundry on West Patrick Street Thursday night with about $20 missing from a cash box and about $4 from a soft drink machine in an envelope.
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Tme
Colored Elks
West All Saints Street
Reges
Detective Bureau
Gem Laundry
West Patrick Street
Flooded quarries yield World War II shells near Manila
Two flooded quarries on the city outskirts yielded 400 live 8mm Japanese mortar shells submerged under four feet of water. Police say firecracker makers had been hauling the shells for their powder. Separately New York stocks opened with gains but notable losses appeared in the list.
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Manila
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