Byrd Opens On McKeldin in Maryland 1955 race
The article notes Byrd’s criticism of Gov. McKeldin amid Democratic splits. Mahoney accuses Byrd of fiscal excess, citing Byrd's UMd tenure and a proposed budget gap. Sybert attacks McKeldin while Cecil and Queen Anne's counties back Byrd. Budget items include five million for teacher raises and reallocations of surplus.
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Associated Press
H. C. Byrd
McKeldin
George P. Mahoney
Byrd
University of Maryland
Mahoney
Cecil County
Sybert
Democratic State Central Committee
Harmony
Queen Anne's County
Harmonn
Tord Turner
Congress
William Preston Lane
Train Collision Injures Forty Nine In Chicago Split
CHICAGO April 25 Forty nine persons were injured when a slow rolling suburban train rammed the rear of another commuter train pulling away from a downtown station. About 400 passengers were shaken up. seven were hospitalized later but none in serious condition. Motorman R W Marshall 36 said the brakes failed as he neared the platform.
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Chicago
R.W. Marshall
No Incident In Time Switch Old Canal Bed Cleaned
Nicholas Yinger photographed the old Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near the Monocacy river mouth after National Park Service cleanup. The article notes canal bed condition, locks, towpath, and historic inscriptions, plus related park service efforts and regional notes on time changes and local incidents.
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Nicholas Yinger
Patrick Street
C. and O
National Park Service
Ralph Fout
Fredericktown
Sugar Loaf Mountain Park
Guardian
South Shore
Harold Weber
Michigan, City
Ind
Aztire
Georgetown
Cumberland
National Capitol Parks
United States Department of the Interior
National Capital Parks
Interior Building
Washington
D.C
Girl Dies in Car Crash During Teen Driving Lesson
In Masontown West Virginia on April 25 Helen Calhoun 19 was killed instantly when a car used for a teen driving lesson struck a wall near an ice cream parlor. The victim sat with four other girls outside Coach Clares hangout. Driver Robert Lantz 21 offered to teach one of them Gloria Speranza 18. The car circled a parking lot then sped toward Route 7 and crashed.
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Masontown
W. Va
Helen Calhoun
Charles & Calhoun
Clare
H State
H. E. Parks
Robert Lantz
Reedsville
Gloria Speranza
Speranto
McKeldin to Name Groups on Roadside Control
Gov McKeldin said he will appoint a committee to study roadside control programs in Maryland. He spoke on WBAL about building interest in highway zoning to remove unsightly sign boards and litter. He plans to include representatives from industries whose products end up as highway litter to ensure Maryland gets its share of highway system income.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
Maryland
WBAL
Travel value grows with Maryland highway plans meeting set
Frederick Maryland officials estimate national travel value near 2 billion dollars with state share rising as highway modernization expands travel. A May 12 Annapolis meeting will unite persons and groups to advance Maryland's travel and vacation business amid road maintenance costs. Delegates arrive in Baltimore for the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs annual four day event starting April 26 with a junior program and a banquet featuring Murray D. Lincoln of CARE and the Farm Bureau Insurance companies.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Emerson Hotel
Murray D. Lincoln
Columbia
CARE
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
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Rosena Clare
Dorothy Sperinzo
Diana Hawkins
Parks
James Dailey Jr
George T. Pearl
Brunswick
Petersville
Phillip Kreisinger
Pearl
Frederick Memorial Hospital
C. H. Feete
Sro
Chestertown
Eisenhower
Normandy
Washington College
Martinsburg
Post Linotype
Morgan County
Berkeley Springs
Garret County
Ald. Overland
Grantsville
Mountain Lake Park
Bloomington
Frederick County
RED Men
Hagerstown
Oliver Kirby
St. Michael’s
Great Council of
Carleton W. Lewis
Ridgeville
Watsonville
Calif
Kemps
Kemp
Catoctin
Melvin Federline
Monument
Fred W. Sheip
Caon Rheem
Canon Rheem
Hitselberger Plumbing & Heating
Magnolia Avenue
Pal
Indianapolis
Daytona Beach
America
Roney Motor CO
N. Market St
the News
Frederick, Md
State
Essone
Monocacy Oil Company
Stade
Frederick
Baldwin Real Estate
Bas North Market
Pisia
Coats Pisip
Swres
Harry Footer & Co
Market St
MT el
Rae
General Acceptance Corporation
Third Telephone Monument
ROLLA
Payne
Nee
Kinsey’s Sharpening Service
E. Patrick St
Modern Lighting CO
N. Market ST. Monument
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