Polio cases rise in New England with Boston peak
New England polio cases continued to rise with Massachusetts reaching about 72 deaths unofficially as totals near 1,544 in state and 2,001 in the region. Health officials note a flattening trend in Massachusetts and expect a rapid drop in two to three weeks as the wave moves beyond dense population centers.
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New England
Massachusetts
Roy F. Feemster
Feemster
John H. Cauley
Ver Vent Aiter is Called Out Of Line
Baltimore August 18 The State Roads Commission rejected a land acquisition offer for the harbor tunnel northern approach at 5 percent of cost. two firms Nichols Clark Magee would be paid 3.3 percent each. The commission insists appraisals from two firms are required for possible court condemnation. The project cost is estimated at 10 million dollars and the firms could receive about 8.75 million.
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State Roads Commission
Harbor Tunnel
Russell T Baker
Roads Commission
David M. Nichols & Co
Martien, Clark and Magee
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The
Banks End Saturday Openings In Frederick County
Banks in Frederick City and four nearby counties will stop Saturday operations after September 2 andwill extend Friday hours to 6 30 to 9 p m. Western Maryland Trust Co branches North End and Jefferson report Friday night openings have been successful and popular with the public.
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Frederick
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Jefferson
Western Maryland Trust Co
Wall
Death of Robert E Delaplaine A valued employer and friend
The obituary notes the loss of Robert E Delaplaine a long time employer described as wise and understanding a true friend and bulwark on personal matters His passing leaves a notable void in the community and among colleagues.
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X. Bob
Robert E. Delaplainé
Bob
Veterans and Staff Return From Duty At Indiantown Gap
Big Bill Wood and others are back from the wars at Indiantown Gap as an annual National Guard feature. Bob Strine returns to duty after two years in the Army and Engineering Department. Marian Nicodemus comes back from a 1955 vacation. Max Kehne enjoys a brief vacation. Washington Street residents seek better street lighting and safer nighttime conditions. A traffic light blinkers question is raised for emergency vehicle use. A North End resident reports a trash theft incident. Water Supt. Bill Davis returns on vacation with a smile. A historic 1860s survey print is discussed by CH Engineer Bean e Walter and County Engineer Willard.
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Army
Marian Nicodemus
Need To Set Heart Right, He Tells Group
C V Anderson told the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh Day Adventists that there will be no lasting peace until Christ comes a second time. He urged individuals to set their hearts right with God as the summer convention opens for Adventists from Marsland Delaware Virginia and West Virginia. The conference continues through Aug 28 with speakers tomorrow including Darrell K Smith and Dr. Charles F E Wenger.
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Virginia
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Today in History and Births Across Centuries
An index of anniversaries and birthdays notes Elisha Mitchell, Samuel G. Goodrich, Charles Beck, Richard P. Bland, John Cotton Dana, Orville Wright, plus several historical dates from 1781 to 1945. It also covers notable birthdays including Bernard Baruch, Philo Farnsworth, Ogden Nash, and others, along with a crime item about a Selmer suspect and a Bank of Ackerman robbery.
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Peter Parley
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Manchuria
Sheriff Candidate Admits Bank Robbery Confession
oELMER Tenn Aug 1 a 32-year-old Mississippi contractor admitted robbing his hometown bank of 46000 dollars at gunpoint eight days after losing a sheriff race Police said FBI agent Co E Piper said 43000 dollars were recovered hidden under boards in a barn on a farm at Ackerman owned by the accused Dual King
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Erwin
John Keen
Keen
Cheetaw County
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Oelmer
Tenn
Mississippi
Co. E. Piper
Memphis
Dual King
Eisenhower Paints and Fishes in Fraser Scene
President Eisenhower painted a Rocky Mountain landscape and fished for trout near Fraser Colorado today after a cooking break. He worked with paints and spent time on the river, continuing a day of outdoor leisure.
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Colo
Eisenhower
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Eisenhower paints mountain scene at summer White House
President Eisenhower, staying at the Denver area summer White House, rises early for a milk talk with his 7 year old grandson and later returns to painting from the cottage living room. Meanwhile the UN Children's Fund funds a plant in India to produce powdered milk.
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David
India
Denver
White House
Fraser
Eisenhower
United Nations
N.Y
Children’s Fund
Palmetto Named South Carolina State Tree
The palmetto is designated as the official state tree of South Carolina, reflecting its historic and cultural significance to the state.
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South Carolina
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