President Eisenhower Visits Dying Denver Boy
A six year old Denver boy with incurable cancer met President Eisenhower during a surprise 25 mile round trip visit. Paul Henry Haley, a teller's son, spoke of the meeting and expressed plans to buy a picture of Ike for his wall. The story notes the boy's family, his siblings, and doctors estimating a remaining life of up to two months.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Paul Henry Haley
Roy Rogers
Hopalong Cassidy
Paul
Donald G. Haley
Har
Haley
David
Ronnie
Donald Jr
Susanne
North Denver Bank
Rocky Mountain News
David Stolberg
Ike
Fireman's Son Dies In Accident At Home Nearby
A Hagerstown fireman's 1 year old son Lowell T. Beard was killed when the car he rode in was struck at a traffic light. Fire damaged five homes. two firemen injured. Driver Joseph E Gouker charged with manslaughter by automobile. In Bedford Pa a turnpike crash killed 6 year old Margaret Lyons and injured siblings and parents. Police say car left road, overturning. Lyons died at scene.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstowe
Lowell T. Beard
William Beard
Sre
Ponce
Iire
Joseph E. Gouker
Mercersoure
Cxt
Richard C Cramer
Haserstown
Beard
Gouker
Bedford
Penasylvania Turnpike Sx Rifles
Here
Margaret Lyons
Warren
Donald
Bedford Memorial Hospital
Lyons
Martha
Fatal crash on Route 34 near Berryville Virginia
Aug 17 22 year old Hebert Rickel of Martinsburg W Va died when his car went over an embankment on U S 340. Passenger Tuden Cole also 22 from Martinsburg suffered a fractured shoulder in the same crash.
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Berryville
Hebert Rickel
Martinsboro
W. Va
Tuden Cole
Martinsburg
United Nations Debate Heats Over Russia Korea Conference
United States backs Russia for participation in the Korean political conference if the other side desires it but insists Russia sit with the Communist side for responsibility. Britain favors India’s inclusion and a split remains on terms. Vishinsky’s stance unclear as diplomats press for Russian position amid Australia New Zealand draft.
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United Nations
N. Y
United States
Russia
Australia
New Zealand
U. N. ‘General Assembly
Britain
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
India
Canada
Lodge
U. N
Korea
Republic of
South
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Selwyn Lloyd
V. K. Krishna Menon
New Pest Invades Md Tomato Fields
College Park Aug 16 University of Maryland specialists report a new russet mite pest invading tomato fields across seven Maryland counties. First found in Worcester County, the mite spreads rapidly, turning stems copper and lower leaves brown. Dusting with sulfur is advised to prevent spread.
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College Park
University of Maryland
Maryland
Worcester County
Wicomico
Dorchester
Caroline
Harford
Carroll
Cecil
Marsland
California
University of Mari
Two In Brawl Fined $100 in West All Saints Fight
Several colored men faced fines after a People's Night Court trial over a brawl at the AMVETS Club on West All Saints street. Magistrate Wilbur Sheffield heard testimony from witnesses and imposed fines or found guilt on multiple defendants including Mrs Jean Moore for disturbing the peace.
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Amvets Club
West All Saints Street
People’s Night Court
Wilbur LF. Sheffield
Jean Moore
West Fifth Street
William Gransberry
Norman Trump
Ilearing
Francis Sylvester Coleman
Thurmont
Coleman
James W. Hardy
Sheffield
Hardy
David
Bernard Brown
Frederick
Joseph C Lyles
Bryantown
West al Saints Street
Lyles
Colored Amvets
Clb
David L. Layer
Adamstown
William A. Lave
Pittsbursh
It's More Charming To Dress Your Age
A beauty editor urges women over 40 to avoid sunback dresses that reveal a flabby back and upper arms. She argues mature elegance comes from modesty and coverage, suggesting cooler options like cotton dresses with covered backs and sleeves to preserve dignity and comfort.
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Alica Hakinea
Beating case ends with doctor bill payment
Ralph Dorio testified that a married woman he dated was struck with a beer bottle by her husband while Dorio was held. The couple, William Parlett Jr and his wife, were found guilty of assault. Magistrate Paul Ottinger suspended 30 day sentences on the condition they pay Dorio’s $164 medical bill. Parlett defended his actions as restrained by feelings, saying he understood the beating but the law cannot be ignored.
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Hagerstown
Ralph Dorio
Paul Ottinger
Dorie
U S HITS AT RUSSIAN PLAN
The State Department criticized Russia's plan for unifying Germany as delaying elections and a Big Four meeting. Paris echoed the charge that the move aims to upset the Atlantic Pact and stall a German settlement. Adenauer called it unacceptable. Elections in West Germany are set for Sept. 6. Pineed note notes on East German regime and reparations proposed. Peach yellow disease hits orchards near Cumberland. growers remove infected trees.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Germany
Paris
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Bonn
United States
Britain
France
Joseph Reap
Reap
Kremlin
Soviet Union
East Berlin
Moscow
Cumberland
Warrior
Collier Mountains
Allegany County
R. F. McHenry
McHenry
L. O. Weaver
University of Maryland
Alesandro Cancels Insurance Policies Over Criticism
Baltimore on August 17 reports Mayor D Alesandro canceled insurance policies placed by his firm on a second city financed garage project to avoid unjust criticism. He said the policies were not city business and were paid by operators. The Cala*vert Parking Corp policy netted his firm 270 dollars. The garages were financed by the Off Street Parking Commission, now under grand jury scrutiny.
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D Alesandro
Baltimore
Thomas D.alesandro
D'Alesandro- McCullough
D'Alesandro
Europe
Calvert Parking Corporation
Alesandro
Desandre
Baltimore Grand Jury
Lara
Bladensburg Officials Charged in Beating Case
Bladensburg Police Chief Bryan Dorsey and Patrolman Elmer Thompson were charged with beating Melvin Franklin Jr. during questioning at Hyattsville police station. Warrants were issued today for both officers.
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Bladensburg
Bryan Dorsey
Elmer Thompson
Melvin Franklin, Jr
Hyattsville Police Stalion
Bradley Named In Wiesbaden Deputy Commander in Chief
Major General Mark E. Bradley Jr. has been named deputy commander in chief and chief of staff of the U S Air Force in Europe in Wiesbaden Germany. The announcement noted his Clemson South Carolina roots and recent arrival in Germany.
York Man Held On Narcotics Charge In Jail
Herman Clair Meckley, 25, of York Pennsylvania, is held in jail on suspicion of narcotics peddling. He was arrested Sunday on South Market Street with 34 capsules and 24 tablets in possession. Samples will be sent to Baltimore for lab testing. He had recent activity in Frederick and taverns were his presumed selling points. Authorities say agents of the Bureau of Narcotics are expected to arrive to take charge.
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Herman Clair Meckley
York
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Meckley
South Market Street
Charles V. Main
Benjamin Phebus, Jr
Bureau of Narcotics
Thinks Party Should Delay Naming Chairman in Maryland
Baltimore mayor Thomas D Alesandro urged delaying a new chairman for the State Central Committee until after the 1954 primaries. He said naming now could anger governor hopefuls and noted the vacancy following Robert B Ennis death. D Alesandro, a Democratic National Committeeman, spoke after returning from a ten week Europe trip.
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Baltimore
Thomas D’alesandro
Democratic Party
Maryland
State Central Committee
Europe
D’alesandro
Robert B. Ennis
U S Leads In Atomic Development Says Cole
Rep W Sterling Cole chairing the Joint Atomic Energy Committee said America still leads the world in atomic development but must increase its lead to deter any aggressor. He urged a broader defense in depth combining civil, continental, and offensive striking power to deter Soviet actions and potential atomic attacks.
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Washington
W. Sterling Cole
R-Ny
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
America
Cole
U_ 8
News & World Report
United States
Catile Drives Darwin
About 150000 cattle move in northern Australia with herds averaging 1250 head. Some livestock will reach railheads for meatworks after five months, serving dinners in Australia and England. This year’s cattle movement is the largest since last year’s drought halted air droving.
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Catile
Darwin
Australia
England
Northern Territory
Economy Coal truck makes nonstop run to Hagerstown plant
A loaded wagon from Romney West Virginia operated by Economy Coal Co traveled 70 miles to Hagerstown municipal light plant. An axle failure caused a bantam booster and hen to jump free during the trip.
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Hagerstown
Economy Coal +Co
Romney
W. Va
Haglerstown Municipal Light Plant
Lincoln High School Graduate Enlists in Army
One week after graduation from Lincoln High School Metin A Addison enlisted in the Army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Addison. Assigned to the 11th Airborne Division his address is Pvt Melvin A Addison RA 1453804 Co L 48rd ATR 11th Airborne Division Ft Campbell Ky.
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Carri W. Savior, Jr
Carmin Satler
Motier Avenue
Sheppard Air Force Base
Tex
Sayler
Frederck High School
Air Force
Lincoln High School
Metin A. Addison
Melvin Addison
Pleasant
Army
11Th Airborne Division
Melvin A. Addison
Co. L
Ft. Campidell
Governor McKeldin Urges Peace at County Picnic
At a St. Mark's Lutheran Church picnic in Wolfsville Governor McKeldin warned that atomic and hydrogen bombs may end wars by exposing war’s absurdity. He urged belief in humanitarian brotherhood and said food aid to East Germans could be a more effective weapon than any bomb. He challenged perpetual hydrogen monopoly claims and urged public insistence on disarmament to deter war.
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McKeldin
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Wolfsville
Malenkov
United States
Ito
Bartender Found Dead At Ocean City
In Ocean City Maryland a race track bartender Edwin Thomas Newton 35 was found dead in his car with a garden hose connected to the exhaust. Police Chief Walter F. Squires said the body was discovered in a hotel parking lot around 10 15 am. Newton resided at 804 South Division Street Salisbury and a note was found in the car. Deputy medical examiner Dr Francis Townsend called the death personal safety related.
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Ocean City
Walter F. Squires
Edwin Thomas Newton
Ocean Downs
Newton
South Division St
Salisbury
Squires
Francis Townsend
Worcester County
Flora
Soviet missile launch bases span Europe to Siberia
Aviation Age reports a wide Soviet network of launching bases from Archangel to the Siberian far east, aimed at Western Europe, the Baltic, and North America. Bases near Riga, Gipka, and on Baltic islands, plus paths to Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, are described along with Carpathian and Black Sea locations aimed at Dardanelles and Yugoslavia. A Siberian network allegedly targets Alaska, with bases on Kola, Archangel, and river estuaries. claims include revamped V weapons and a 97 ton multi stage rocket with a 3500 mile range.
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Washington
Aviation Age
Russia
Archangel
Siberia
Europe
Alaska
United States
Technical Aviation
Riga
Latvia
Gipka
Bay of Riga
Kiruna
Kalingrad l
Sweden
Baltic
Rugen
Denmark
Bornholm
Koberg-Deep
Henken-Hagen
Saaremaa
Ruhr
West Germany
Erfurst
Thuringia
Germany
Rhine
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Carpathian Mountains
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Kola Peninsula
Yenessei
Reds
Welcome Wagon Members Hear Dr Guest Typhoid Case and Crummitt Reunion
A typhoid fever case among a two year old girl from Silver Spring prompts an epidemiological study by the Montgomery County Health Department. Dr Audrey J McDonald notes August as a peak month for typhoid and urges shots for travelers to the South. The Crummitt family reunion at Route 6 August 19 drew a large attendance with many relatives listed. A note from Washington reports Eisenhower aide warning Congress on Chinese Communist persistence regarding UN seating for Korea. A home item suggests a first purchase of a step-stool or ladder.
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Montgomery County Health Department
Audrey J. McDonald
Children’s Hospital
Belvedere Boulevard
Silver Spring
W. L. Ellicott
Crummitt
George
Mary Crummitt
Albert Redmond
George Crummitt
John Crummitt
Airs
Lester Dutrow
June
Kevin
William Crummitt
Bernard Rippeon
Eflen
Bonnie
Arthur
Wilam Crummitt
Reid
Charles
I Bobo
Redie
Wayne
Jean i Burdette
Leon Scrummitt
Leon
Jerry
Albert
Frankie
Johnny
Dickie
Pauline
Azaty
Jane
JoAnn
Chester Redmond
Russell
Robert Stup
Mary
Robert David
Chester Redmond Jr
Linda
Mark
Trudy
Edith ‘Summers
Chucky Smith
Ronnie ‘Dorsey
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Hisather
Gav Withers
Baltmore
Frank Keeter
Carroll County
Keymar
State
State Roads Commission
U.S
Molly
York Man
James Wills
U.S.M.C
Hazelton
City Hall
Sergeant Wills
Lancaster
Wills
Puerto Rico
Japan
Mediterranean
Chester Miller
Route 5
Elbert Welsh, Sr
William Welsh
William Hoffman
William T. Hood, Jr
Amy E. Molesworth
William T. Hood Jr
Aliss Doris Hoffman
Sherman Maullinix
Albert Britton
Leroy Thompson
Jacette Dodson
Howard Streaker. Jr
Elizabeth Gibson
James Sier
Betty Gue
Arthur Gue
Floyd Back
John Wert
Charles H. Wilson
William W. Spaulding
J. W. Spaulding
Leipey Brown
Leonard Heade
Wiliam Wagner
Charles Burns
Donald’ E. Fleming
George Fleming
Harry M. Fleming
Edgar Fleming
Chner Roos
Parker Oland
Aubrey King
Albert Burdette
Arthur Burdette
Raymond Fleming
Clarente Pickett
Roland Weiss
Ass Doaa Ol Delle
Joyce
Jane Wilson
Carl Oland
Charles Michael
William Turney
W. A. Bowman
Starritt Holmes
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Orrehny
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