Brake Pedal Change Signals Driving Shift in 1956 Cars
In April 1956 readers learn 1956 models use wider pedals to permit left or right foot braking during the transitional period. The article notes drivers may still use the right foot, risking atrophy of the left, and predicts future cars will move the brake to the left side. Additionally, registration deadlines and local Little League trials are summarized with dates for June primary and week trials in Thurmont.
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Thurmont
Little Leaguers
Little League Park
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
A look at April 7 1966 notes Rose Hill mansion once home of Thomas Johnson and new owner Noah E. Cramer plans, local society items, school debates on consolidation, a new grocery in East Patrick Street, a health scare for Nola Irene Moore, a Frederick College dramatic debut, and a full slate of community events and anniversaries across Frederick County with numerous named residents and organizations.
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the News
Rose Hill
Thomas Johnson
Maryland
Noah E. Cramer
Beiles Lettres Literary Society
Frederick
T. Legg
R. Angleberger
W. Storm
W. Delaplaine
Misses Duvall
Doll
Bader
Edward B. Measell
Frank J. Schroeder
East Patrick Street
Nola Irene Moore
William H. Moore
Rocky Springs
Make-Believe Solons End Three-Day Session
ANNAPOLIS is-Nearly 200 make-believe lawmakers wind up a three-day model legislature for Maryland teens. They debated 216 proposals under a didactic governor figure, with focus on a beer bill and guard rails on bridges. A post-session party capped the event as the group wrapped up activities.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Carl R. Hickey
Baltimore
General Assembly
Free State of
jGov. McKeldin
Hickey
State Roads ‘Commission
Birthday And Easter Dinner At Lovettsville
A birthday and Easter dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Painter in Lovettsville Virginia on Easter Sunday. Guests included C H Painter Renace Painter and Ethel Brady and numerous neighbors and relatives. A buffet meal followed by an egg hunt for the children marked the occasion.
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Lovettsville
Renace Painter
Ethel Brady
C. H. Painter
William Painter
Elaine
Eugene Painter
Charlies Cooper
Judy
Peggy
Roy Cooper
Ernest Ayres
Joyce
George Brady
Behverly
Donald Dawson
Donna
Pamela
James Hamilton
Cindy
Jamie
Nancy
Ren
Genes Brown
Wheeler
Jeanie
Fox
iGene Brady
Lynn
Rev
John Myers
Sand
Sharon
Motis
Marion Burns
Lillian Cooper
Grayson Look
James Frye
Noah Best
Florida
Senator Nye to Speak in Frederick on Peace Campaign
Senator Gerald P. Nye, chair of the Senate special committee probing the munitions industry, will address Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick on April 28 under the Frederick county committee of the National Emergency Peace campaign. Appointment of 236 election judges and clerks for the May primary and November election is complete. The Frederick County Welfare Board weighed diverting funds for relief as tax revenue from recent legislature delays. Sheriff Hiltner warns residents of a cancer cure racket being run by two young men in the county’s lower area, posing as agents for a foundation.
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Gerald P. Nye
Senate
Frederick
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick County
Board of Election Supervisors
Hiltner
Forms Vecsared
Cash for News Tips At Frederick newspaper rewards April tips
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for local news tips during April. Hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes range from 5 to 1 dollars for top tips. First caller on a story wins. Tips may be sent to Monument 2-1197.
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Frederick News-Post
News and Post
Monument
Soldier Walter H. Clem Returns Home From Korea Service
Walter H. Clem, son of Mr and Mrs Walter G Clem, recently discharged from the U S Army. He entered service April 8 1954 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri before deployment to the Far East in September 1954. He served sixteen months with the 11th Engineers Division in Korea prior to discharge.
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Fellows Studio
Walter H. Clem
Walter G. Clem
U.S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Far East
11Th Engineers
Korea
Women For Tydings Organize In County Support
Democratic women form Women for Tydings to back Millard E. Tydings for the U S Senate. Local leaders, executive board members, and a Tower Apartments HQ organize weekly coffee hours for campaign activities and outreach.
Hartman Ramsburg Tie The Knot In Lewistown Ceremony
Miss Joann Hartman daughter of Howard Hartman and Mrs Le nore Hartman became the bride of John D Ramsburg son of Mrs Nellie Moore Lewistown on Saturday March 31. Rev Koonts Helwig officiated at the double ring ceremony with attendants Mr and Mrs Robert Fox of this city.
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iwamsburg—Hartman
Joann Hartman
Howard Hartman
Lenore Hartman
John D. Ramsburg
Nellie Moore
Lewistown
Koonts Helwig
Robert Fox
Frederick High School graduate to Lewistown Service Center employee
Mr. Ramsburg attended Frederick High School and now works at the Lewistown Services Center. After a wedding trip through the southern states they will reside in a newly furnished apartment at 550 East Church.
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Ramsburg
Frederick High School
Lewistown
Women of the Moose initiates class at Frederick Chapter 347
Frederick Chapter 347 Women of the Moose held an April 4 meeting initiating a class of candidates under Homemaking chairwoman Eva Twenty. Volunteers sewed cotton bunnies for Frederick Memorial Hospital and a door prize and cake were awarded at a social night.
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Women OF the Moose
Frederick
Eva Twenty
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles Shearn
West Friendship
Lester Brown
Warriors Favored To Win Playoff Tonight
Philadelphia Warriors host Fort Wayne Pistons in a pivotal NBA final game. The Warriors lead the series 3-1 in the best of seven, aiming for a fourth win and the championship on their home floor. The Pistons face a must-win situation as Western Division titlists.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Warriors
National Basketball Assn
Fort Wayne Pistons
Pistons
Eisenhower popularity frames midwest primaries and race to 1958 fall campaign
In Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries President Eisenhower draws strong GOP support while Democratic turnout lags behind 1952 levels. Analysts note farm unrest and economic issues shaping voter effort, with both parties forecasting heavy mobilization and broad media use ahead of autumn elections.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Taft
Warren
Stassen
Eisenhower
Chapple
Kefauver
Stevenson
Fair Reareas
Middle West
Democratic Party
Truman
New York
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
UD Tour Plans World Wanderings Across 34 Cities
Noted as an upcoming expedition, the UD tour will depart from Washington and visit 34 cities across 21 states before concluding its journey in San Francisco. No dates are set yet for the itinerary.
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Washington
San Francisco
Five Generations At A Family Gathering
Mrs. Annie Meeks 86 of Ridge Road RFC 3 sits with her great granddaughter Gloria Delores Breeden of Brunswick holding baby Janye Gaye Breeden. Standing left is her daughter Florence Ayres and right granddaughter Louise Snowden, both of Brunswick.
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Annie Meeks
Ridge Road
Rfc 3
Gloria Delores Breeden
Brunswick
Janye Gaye Breeden
Reat
Florence Ayres
Louise Snowden
Brunahwick
Baltimore Transit seeks restraining order in arbitration row
The Baltimore Transit Co. will ask a federal court to halt compulsory arbitration of its dispute with the union. Gov. McKeldin’s seizure law allowed naming an arbiter if the company failed to choose. BTC argues forced arbitration deprives it of liberty and property without due process after state seizure and a 30 day strike.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Co
Rhoderick Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Charles Rhoderick of Unionville were honored at a surprise reception by their children for their fortieth anniversary on March 25 at Unionville Halls. A red and white themed table featured a fourier cake baked by Mrs Lester Frey. Many relatives attended, including Mr and Mrs Daniel Fout, Mr and Mrs Wachter, Mr and Mrs Timm, Mrs Murphy, and numerous Rhoderick family members.
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Luther Stang
J. H. Schmitt
Irfd 4
Iehildren
Joseph Stang Sr
Walter J
Joseph Stang
Golds Jr
Harry Ridgely
Claude Stang
Luther
Paul
Roy .Biser
Grace
Harry
Swomley
Dickie
Kenneth
David
Raymond
Snoots
Raymond and
Anna
Russell Stang
Norman Crouse
Norman Jr
Charles Rhoderick
Unionville
Rhoderick
Lester Frey
Daniel Fout
William Wachter
John Timm
Margaret
John
Louise
Stanley Wachter
Robert Rhoderick
Joseph Rhoderick
Mary Jo
Bruce
Debra Beth
Roy Rhoderick
Terre
Lana
Vernon Rhoderick
Carlton Keller
Charles Murphy
Casper Murphy
Nancy Reffit
Albert Horton
Everett Garver
Jacob Young
Dorjsey Gaither
John Wilt
William Dudderar
H. F. Cook
Charles Cook
Clara Byers
Clarence Fogle
Reuben Bostian
Paul Stull
Nancy
Glenn
June
Bobby
Lester W. Frey
Sharon
Carolyn
Bruce Harbaugh
Ralph
Sandra
Barbara
Donald
Charles Rhoderick Jr
Harry Rhoderick
Philip Rhoderick
Gene Murphy
Ronald
Murphy
Arthur
John Kuhn
Nancy Kuhn
Emmitsburg and Nearby Visit Among Local Residents
Emmitsburg and nearby towns report visitors including Mrs. Frank Selig of Baltimore with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Roddy Sr. Also Mrs. Pauline Seabrook at the Abbotts home in Pa. Other visitors from Elizabethville and Hanover include Mrs. Paul Rummel and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. William Wentz and son, and the Zepp family. Holy Week church events add new members and confirmands at Elias Church. Church Women plan a meeting April 10 with hostesses named.
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Emmmitsburgu
Frank Selig
Baltimore
John M. Roddy Sr
Pauline Seabrook
Harry Stambaugh Abbotts
Town
Paul Rummel
Carolyn
Dorothy Ruth
Elizabethville
William Wentz
Kenneth
Hanover
Reginald Zepp
Renford
Randolph
Grace
Harney
Oliver Waybright
Gettysburg R. D
Harry W. Baker
Elias Church
Michael Robert Fissel
John Fissel
Judy Ann Moritz
Charles W.moritz
James L. Umbel
Robert L. Carson
Church
Sick Joyce Ann Wills and Donald Tracey Update
Among the sick, Joyce Ann Wills daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Wills RFD 1 Frederick is confined to her home with measles. Donald Tracey son of Mr and Mrs Earl Tracey Wisner Street who had an appendectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday is reported today to be getting along nicely.
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Annie Palmetto
Arline Summers
Philip Summers
Near
Braddock
Luther ‘Stang
Joseph Frederick Stang
Sonville
University of Maryland
J. W. Kiracole
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Fort Detrick
Paull
Summers
How- Sears
Stillyyard Quinn
Hatdon
Nasional Dilems
Margaret Zimmerman
Virginia Mae
Brodbeck Hall
Hood Colt Ridgely
Frederick
Mil
Jos
Hiram Moore
Wayne
Jeph Stang
Libertytown
Claude Darlene
Paul Masseri
Walkersville
Russell Stang
Sendy
Mary Summers
Joyce Ann Wills
Walter Wills
Donald Tracey
Earl Tracey
Wisner Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Malenkov Returns Home In New Plane
Soviet leader Georgi Malenkov flies home from a 23 day tour of Britain aboard a TU104 jet airliner. The trip featured an inside tour for Western reporters and a lavish cabin with four state rooms as Khrushchev’s forthcoming visit looms.
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London
Soviet Union
Georgi Malenkov
Russia
Britain
England
Scotland
Bulgaria
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
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Daytona Beach, Fla
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Memphis
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Millard E. Tydings
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John Marshall Butler
George P. Mahoney
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Hazel Lewis
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Mildred Fisher
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Madeline Himes
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Ijamsville
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M. R. Etchin JSON
Catherine Wehler
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Mary Ellen Aldridge
Edith Shank
Grace Nicodemus
Marceline Atkinson
Sue Marken
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Mary Rice
Louise Fraley
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Elizabeth Storm
Virginia Lewis
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Catherine Wachter
Tower Apartments
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Ian Tna
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Emmitsburg
Margaret Clabaugh
Henry Davis
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Golda Stull
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E. Koontz Helwig
Howard jKolb
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