Diversion Of Traffic Trial Diverts Southbound Route
A test plan to divert southbound traffic on U S 15 and 240 from South and South Market streets showed moderate success Sunday afternoon. Chief Charles V. Main reported temporary Bentz street signs caused some confusion with permanent poles guiding a left from Bentz to South Street. Despite confusion, several drivers followed the diversion. Temporary signs were installed as Sunday traffic rose, with Center and Madison streets also marked. The heavy South Street congestion upset east Frederick residents, and Mayor John A Derr opposed permanent Madison street routing due to school hazards. Chief Main will pursue an origin-destination survey from years past to assess westward U S 40 traffic and possible temporary Madison routing. The plan did not affect eastbound Baltimore or westbound Washington traffic. Sunday traffic was heavy with vacationers and weekend drivers, and southbound U S 15/240 arrivals into Frederick backed up to Madison Street due to Market signals.
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U. S. 15
South
South Market Streets
Charles V. Main
South Bentz Street
Madison
South Market Street
Bentz
South Street
Center
Madison Streets
West South Street
Bentz Street
Frederick
U.S. 40
U. S. 240
Washington
Madison Street
Baltimore
U.S. 15
Home Town Honors Hoover in West Branch Birthday
In West Branch Iowa a tense town readies a massive 80th birthday celebration for former President Herbert Hoover. He will attend events at a state park surrounding his birth cottage with a parade and speeches by Gov Beardsley and others. Nixon will represent Eisenhower.
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West Branch
Herbert Hoover
Jowa
Iowa
Hoover
Fesse Clark Hoover
Hulda Minthorn Hoover
William 5. Beardsley
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Eisenhower
Ding
Town State College
J. N
Ding) Darling
Marcantonio Falls Dead On Street In New York
Former U S congressman Vito Marcantonio, a fiery left wing figure in New York politics, collapsed in a rain soaked street at Broadway and Warren Street in lower Manhattan. He died of a heart ailment at age 51 after a long career in public service and party leadership.
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New York U
Vito Marcantonio
New Yorker
Congress
Good Neighbor Party
Marcantonio
East Harlem
American Labor Party
Henry Wallace
New York
Broadway
Warren St
City Hall Park
Lower Manhattan
Park Place
Marcantonia
New York City
Law Department
New York University
Harlem
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Erle Marcantonio
LaGuardia
U.S
Hearing On Affidavit In Sheppard Case At Cleveland
Dr. Samuel Sheppard leaves jail for a court appearance as his attorney seeks to bar a preliminary hearing on a first degree murder charge by alleging prejudice against Bay Village acting mayor Ger sham M Barber. If prejudice is found, the hearing moves to another county court.
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Cleveland
Samuel Sheppard
Marilyn
Court of Common Pleas
Frank J. Merrick
Bay Village
Gershom M. M. Barber
William J. Corrignan
Barber
Sheppard
Merrick
Barker
Cuyahoga County
Barher
Five-Alarm Fire Ravages O Toole General Tire Plant
A five alarm blaze at the O Toole General Tire Co. in Baltimore yesterday caused heavy damage. Thick smoke obscured vision as firemen with gas masks battled the flames. The heat shattered windows and injured three firefighters lightly. Twenty one pieces of equipment responded. the rear, roof, and third floor sustained severe damage, though the building was not destroyed.
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Baltimore
O'Toole General Tire Co
U. S. And Britain Must Defend Freedom
The Archbishop of Canterbury said Britain and the United States are united to defend freedom in a distressed world. He stated mutual trust and shared belief in democracy as Anglican leaders gathered for the Anglican Congress in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolish
Canterbury
Church of England
Britain
United States
Geoffrey F. Fisher
Anglican Church
Anglican Congress
Robbery at Chestnut Grove Store Stolen Pennies and Cigarettes
Thieves broke a door lock to enter Mrs. George Rippeon's Chestnut Grove store between Libertytown and Walkersville Sunday night or early Monday. They stole 12 in pennies from a cash box, five cartons of cigarettes, and five pairs of hose. Deputy Sheriff George Layman investigated after the store, locked about 6:20 p.m. Sunday, was found open this morning.
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George Rippeon
Chestnut Grove
Libertytown
Walkersville
George Layman
Earth Sinks Near Home at Thurmont
Thurmont officials hire an engineer from Baltimore to investigate ground subsidence behind Raymond Miller’s home near Carroll Street. The sink first appeared last week, dropping 12 to 15 feet over about 25 feet, later widening toward a town alley. Officials hope a soil expert will assess the site, with theories ranging from underground water to a spring or a nearby new well. No damage yet, but residents fear further movement toward Miller’s property.
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Thurmont
Baltimore
Raymond Miller
Miller
Ray Weddle
Board of Town Commissioners
Frederick to Resume Bicycle Inspection Wednesday
Frederick city moves to resume bicycle inspections in the Market House area from North Market street to city limits between East Fifth and East Seventh streets. Inspectors will welcome bikes on Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 1954 registration and safety checks under city ordinance.
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Frederick City
Market House
City Hall
North Market Street
East Fifth
Seventh Street
Ninth Street
Arrests Docketed By Police Over Weekend
Weekend arrests include Robert M. Rogers of Walkersville held on foreign registration violations and suspended license charges, John H. Cothran charged with intoxication, Bernard Shores and LeRoy Herbert each posting bond, and Mark Waters held for loitering. Saverio LePore cited for double white line violation. Washington bill action and a declining New York market accompany the brief.
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Robert M. Rogers
Walkersville
Mossburg
John H. Cothran
South Market Street
Bernard D. Shores
East Patrick Street
LeRoy R. Herbert
Pleasant View
Lieut. Potts
King
Kainode
Mark A. ‘Waters
East
Heffner
Saverio LePore
Baltimore
Review Of 245 Ballots Is Ordered
A ballot by ballot review of 245 votes in the Maryland Democratic gubernatorial primary was ordered in Circuit Court to decide if Dr. H C Byrd's 57 vote margin in Talbot County stands. Judge William R Horney directed the board of election supervisors to present the ballots after preliminary arguments. Mahoney had challenged the ballots after a recount. the case could affect Talbot County's four unit votes and potentially alter the statewide margin though Byrd would still win. The hearing highlighted disputes over ballot markings and voter familiarity with pencils, with Byrd's counsel arguing against disenfranchising voters. About 75 spectators attended. Byrd was absent.
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Court of Appeals
Byrd
Mahoney
Talbot County
Mahoner
Queen Annes County
McKeldin
William C. Walsh
Walsh
Horney
Circuit Court
Francis Burd
Baltimore
Parole Still Not Imminent for Jack Hart in Baltimore
Jack Hart, 66, serving life for the 1922 murder and payroll robbery of William B. Norris on a Baltimore street corner, remains not under consideration for imminent release. Hart has a history of escape attempts, including a Houdini like 1929 escape, and has been paroled and returned to Maryland Penitentiary after further offenses.
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Baltimore
Jack Hart
Maryand
Board of Parole and Probation
Hart
William B. Norris
Walter Socolow
John L. Smith
Charles P. Carey
Frank Allers
Carey
Allers
Secolow
Chicago
Joliet, Til
Maryland
Serious Shortage Of Winter Hay In Frederick County
Frederick County faces a serious winter hay shortage as drought leaves about one third of normal pasture. A local committee told the State Drought Emergency Committee conditions are not a disaster, though rains have slightly alleviated them. Hay use rises now as farmers feed stock, and reduced hay rates may help later. Corn and sugar crops show mixed impact, with no expected total failure. Rain showers continue, with updated precipitation data, while Colt and Dixon canning plant plans to start corn canning around 2 p.m. Reservoir at Fishing Creek falls 26 inches below top after recent rainfall
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Frederick
Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Bineau
Gambrill State Park
Colt and Dixon
Fishing Creek
McKeldin Attends Keedysville War Memorial Dedication
Governor Theodore R. McKeldin urged imitating George Washington to better the world at Taylor Park Keedysville for the unveiling of a plaque listing 91 local Armed Forces veterans. About 300 attended after a parade and band opening. Louise Eaves, a gold star mother, unveiled the plaque. Ralph B. Taylor Jr accepted for veterans. Taps were sounded by Wilford J. Dean and Robert Wyand. Rev. Walter B. McKinley delivered benediction. ceremony closed with the National Anthem.
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Theodore R. McKeldin
George Washington
Taylor Park
Keedysville
Yellow Springs
Elmer F. Munshower
Charles R. Taylor
Clyde C. Hite
Ralph B. Taylor, Jr
Louise Eaves
Ernest L. Eavey, Jr
Wilford J. Dean
Robert Wyand
Letters Granted In Orphans Court For Two Estates
In Orphans Court this morning two administrations were granted. Amelia E. Thompson of Tramsville was named administratrix for the estate of her husband Luther A. Thompson. the widow and two daughters are heirs. No valuation was stated. Georgia J. Johnson of Washington was named administratrix for the estate of Mrs. Lelia C. Townes of this city. a brother and two nieces are heirs. No valuation was stated.
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Orphans Court
Amelia E. Thompson
RFD
Tramsville
Luther A. Thompson
Georgia J. Johnson
Washington
Lelia C. Townes
Slim Margin For Farm Bill
Washington lawmakers faced a tight Senate test on farm price supports as debate neared a decision on flexible 80 to 90 percent parity for five crops. Senate leaders projected a slim margin, with 46 in favor, 44 opposed, and six undecided, leaving absentees potentially decisive in the vote.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Knowland
California
Aiken
R-Vi
Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen. Young
R-Nd
South Korea Seeks Atomic Weapons to Beat Communists
President Syngman Rhee told U S News and World Report that South Korea is crying for atomic weapons from the United States to drive the Communists from the northern half of the peninsula. He urged naval and air support and doubling the 650000 strong army while criticizing Britain and France as not anti-Communist and accusing Washington of restraint on Chiang Kai-shek.
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Washington
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
United States
Korea
U.S. News and World Report
Rhee
Britain
France
Chiang Kai-shek
Strychnine Laden Wieners End Dogs Training
Deputy Sheriff Eric W. Stephens leads the investigation into poisoned wieners tossed into a kennel killing eight dogs trained to guide the blind. Master Eye Foundation director John L. Singkin warns seven of fifteen ill dogs may die. Conditions note the Monocacy river muddy at Gas House Bridge and Potomac clear at Weverton.
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Minneapolis
Eric W. Stephens
John L. Singkin
Master Eye Foundation of America
Gas House
Potomac
Weverton
Underworld On The Run in Phenix City Grand Jury Session
Phenix City officials hear Special Judge Walter Jones condemn the underworld as the Russell County Grand Jury, with Special Solicitor George C Johnson Jr., resumes after a July 21 recess to probe A L Patterson’s death. Jones calls the crime spree a harvest of hell.
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Phenix City
Ala
Walter 8. Jones
Russell County
Grand Jury
A. L. Patterson
George C. Johnson Jr
Jones
Alabama
Balkan Pact Signed Aimed at Balkan Defense Alliance
Yugoslavia Turkey and Greece signed a military pact to form a Balkan wall against aggression from the Soviet bloc. The move ties Yugoslavia closer to the Western orbit while keeping NATO obligations indirect and pledging UN allegiance. Don Chafin Dies At 67 Huntington WV figure in West Virginia mine war and former Logan County sheriff dies after illness and surgery two separate items in one report.
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Bled
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Greece
Balkan
Russia
Marshal Tito
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
United Nations
Don Chafin
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Logan County
Funeral services for longtime Maryland politician Campbell
Funeral services were held today at St. John's Catholic Church for former State Senator Stephen Patrick Campbell Jr a member of a family prominent in Democratic politics in the city 10th Ward Campbell died Thursday at his Westminster Maryland summer home.
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Baltimore
St. John’s Catholic Church
Stephen Patrick Campbell, Jr
Campbell
Westminster
30 Killed In Crash Of Big Plane At Azores
A Colombian Avianca Constellation crashed near Terceira Island in thick fog after departing Santa Maria, killing 21 passengers and 9 crew. Among the dead were Colombian pilots Octavio Zuloaga and Carlos Beck and an American engineer Herbert Hopkins. The craft, traveling from Hamburg to Bogota, struck Mount Tilha Terceira near the Lagens airfield and burst into flames. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and the remains were sent to a local chapel for funeral rites.
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Terceira Island
Azores
Madrid
Barajas
Herbert Hopkins
Avianca
Hamburg
Bogota
Colombia
Santa Maria
Terceira
Lagens
Bermuda
Caldeira da Agualva
Mt. Tilha Terceira
Octavio Zuloaga
Carlos Beck
Frankfurt
Paris
Lisbon
Traffic Wrecks Take 7 Lives
Seven people died in Maryland traffic accidents over the weekend and two more drowned. Sunday fatalities included Earl C Wilson, a 26 year old Baltimore ice cream truck driver crushed when his vehicle rolled after a collision, and Portia Sudler, 10, struck on Maryland 305 near Centreville. Saturday deaths listed Elmer Fales, 41, Robert F Donald, 3, Ray Otis Brown, 52, William H Bridges, 24, Elmer Herrell, 17, Junior Morris, 9, and Jess E Connor, 84, across multiple city and rural spots. causes range from cars out of control to boat capsizes on the Potomac River. William Griffin, off duty firefighter, was charged with causing Wilson’s death and failing to yield at an intersection. Portia Sudler was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sudler.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Baltimore
Earl C.wilson
William H. Griffin
Wilson
Portia Sudler
Hayden
Centreville
Portia
Charles Sudler
Elmer Fales
Robert F. Donald
George Donald
Fullerton
Ray Otis Brown
Glen Burnie
Route
Severn
William H. Bridges
East+en
Emerson C. Harrington
Cambridge
Elmer Herrell
LaVale
Cumberland
Junior Morris
Roland
Hazel Morris
Potomac River
Jess E. Conner
Potomac
Hancock
U S to Aid With Viet Nam Evacuation
The United States plans general assistance to evacuate more than 100000 anti communists from North Vietnam. Navy ships expected to aid movement to the south where the government remains. Details pending but ships will be supplied and material aid provided to help refugees resume existence and bolster the southern Viet Nam government.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Viet Nam
State Department
United States
Strikes Paralyze West German Metal Industry
West Germany faced a spreading strike wave as 22 000 workers walked out at midnight, shutting down hundreds of metal plants in Bavaria. Picket lines formed around the sites, signaling escalating labor unrest across the country.
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Frankfurt
Germany
West Germany
Bavaria
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American Legion
Walter B. McKinley
Episcopal
Paul A. Pfeffer
Helen Anderson
Pfeffer
John Rache
Ike
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