Small Dirt Bank Dams Save Water
Mayor John Derr reports six small dirt bank dams on Fishing Creek tributaries have kept Fishing Creek reservoir level by draining slowly. Dams hold several million gallons. two emptied, others seeping. Water flow to the reservoir stayed above 13 million gallons daily. Springs were cleaned to boost mountain sources. Linganore filtration produced about 2.1 million gallons daily. Weather outlook remains dry with mild temps. last night’s low 51.
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Fishing Creek
John 4. Derr
Derr
Linganore
William B Burail
Th Fish and Game Commission
Unionville
Toll Roads Added To National System In 15 States
The Bureau of Public Roads grouped 2 102 miles of toll roads into the 41 000 mile interstate and defense highway network. Congress will decide whether the roads are bought and tolls removed or kept by states. Costs rise with higher prices and bond debt, with the system expected to take 16 years to complete.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Congress
Public Roads Bureau
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Turnpike
Northeast Turnpike
Frederick Gas Co Bonds Hearing Sets 450000 Issue
Frederick Gas Co. held a brief hearing before the Public Service Commission on authority to issue 450000 in new bonds. No opposition was raised. President Raymond E. Brehaut said 20000 would fund facility expansion, the rest refinance existing bonds and short term debts. A buyer for the bonds is reported, with 5 percent interest. The utility supplies gas to Frederick residents.
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Baltimiore W
Public Service Commission
Frederick Gas Co
Raymond E. Brehaus
Brehaut
Modern Woodmen of America
Rock Island, KL
Frederick
Licenses Suspended After Motor Vehicle Violations
Six drivers appeared before the Department of Motor Vehicles reviewer Ray Horn in Pearle’s court. One man failed to appear and had his license suspended for three months. Others received suspensions from one to two months or were placed on probation for varying speeding and reckless driving offenses.
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Department of A Motor
Clark Windsor Smith
Buckeystown
Melvin Lewis Anderson, Jr
New Market
Harry Junior Anderson
Wiliam Mason Payne
West Patrick Street
Thomas Eugene~ Wolfe
Market Street
Catch-All Appropriations Bill Agrees On Major Supplemental Funds
Senate and House conference committee approve a catch-all appropriations bill carrying about 1.7 billion dollars for military construction and various federal agencies. The measure goes back to both chambers for action, with provisions including 5800 thousand dollars for combating Asiatic diseases. A separate House panel trims 215.9 thousand dollars from the Atomic Energy Commission request of 2.49 billion for operating expenses and construction.
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Washington
Senate House
House Appropriations Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Refugee Admissions Trigger Senate Debate Amid War Threats
The Senate Judiciary Committee advances an immigration bill to admit thousands of refugees from communism under the MacCarran-Walter Act. The measure would reallocate 18,565 unused visas from 1953 and allow entry for those fleeing persecution in the Middle East and other regions.
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Asheville
N. C
Organization of
Leo Koppman
Dallas
Tex
Koppman
Sion
Texas
Thej
iHorse Judiciary Committee
Washington
United ‘States
Senate
Judiciary Committee
MacCarran-Watter
Middle East
Fairly Pleasant Summer Weather Across The Nation
The Associated Press reports generally pleasant summer weather nationwide with clear skies from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast. A high pressure system stretched from the Gulf to Hudson Bay, while a cool air batch moved south through the Great Lakes and New England triggering scattered thunderstorms along Lake Ontario’s southern shore.
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Associated Press
Plains
Atlantic Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Hudson Bay
Florida
Great Lakes
New England
Lake Ontario
Miss Funk Named Alumnae Secretary at Hood College
Anne Lenore Funk, daughter of former State Sen. John B. Funk, is appointed Alumnae Secretary at Hood College in Brunswick. A Hood graduate (1954) with honors in history, she will publish The Bulletin, plan alumnae days, and maintain contact with 24 alumnae clubs nationwide while continuing as a history teacher at Franklin High School in Reisterstown.
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John B. Funk
Hood College
Miss Funk
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Mary Washington College
Virginia
Hood
Funk
Alumimum Company of America
Toledoo
Franklin High School
Reisterstown
Suss
Bulletin
Biss Funk
Upper College Terrace
Hiss
Mary Grace Helfenstein
Ani
State to Resurface Section of U S 340 in Maryland
The State Roads Commission announced Patapsco Engineering Co of Baltimore is the low bidder to resurface a 53 mile stretch of U S 340 from Ballenger Creek Road west to Holier Road in Maryland. The project is resurfacing only with no widening or curve changes. Low bid was 364 775.
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State Roads Commission To Gay
Patapsco Engineering Co., Inc
Baltimore
U.S
Amiaryland
Ballenger Creek Road
Holier Road
Maryland
County To Benefit From C and O Canal Park Plan
The Senate Interior and Inular Affairs Committee approved the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park bill. The park will span from Great Falls Montgomery County to Cumberland, Md, covering about 4800 acres with future land additions and stabilizing canal-era structures.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Frederick County
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
States Senate
National Park
Chessapeake and Ohio Canal
Great Falls of the Potomac
Montgomery County
Cumberland
United States
Last Day To Inspect Bikes In City
Chief Charles V Main announced the annual bicycle inspection will extend to Thursday with about 1400 bikes inspected so far. The extra day allows those unable to reach the North Market Street headquarters to participate in the city police and Optimist club effort. Bicycles must be registered yearly and receive a license plate for a nominal fee. owners should bring last year registration if available.
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Charles V. Main
Inspecion
City Police
North Market Street
Optimist Club
Hoffa Denies Knowledge of Ricca and Chicago Mansion
Senate Rackets panel questions Hoffa on ties to Ricca and other underworld figures as he testifies about a $150000 Chicago mansion bought by Detroit locals 1299 and 337. Hoffa says the property will train union officials handling pension funds and disputes a DeLucia alias link. He also cites a $75000 loan to Abstract and Title Guarantee Co linked to construction projects.
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Washington
James
Hoffa
Paul
Walter? Rice
Chicago
Teamsters Union
Re¢Enuy
Ricca
Capone
Midwest Teamsters Union
Senate Rackets
McClellan
D-Ark
Haffa
New York
Johnny Dio
Riea
Robert F.kennedy
Tearmster
Detroit
Paul DeLucia
Kennedy
DeLucia
Ha Dabor
Fairfax County Schools Ban Tight Fitting Clothing
Fairfax County school officials barred tight fitting garments for students citing modesty rules. The decree outlaws tight trousers shorts tees and similar clothing for boys and jeans sheer blouses tight sweaters and skirts for girls while requiring belts and foundation garments. enforcement orders teachers to send home offenders.
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Fairfax. Va
Fairfax County
U N Won't Consider Soviet-Backed Charges In Oman
The U N Security Council narrowly failed to vote on Soviet backed Arab charges accusing Britain of quelling a rebellion in Oman by sending troops. Voting in favor were Russia Iraq Sweden Philippines. opposed Britain France Australia Gib a Colombia. The United States abstained and nationalist China recorded not participating. Russia's Arkady Sobolev accused Britain of intervening to protect British and British American interests in the sultanate.
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U.N. Security Council
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Middle East
Oman
Council
Russia
Iraq
Sweden
Philippines
France
Australia
Giba
Colombia
Denate
United States
China
Arkady A. Sobolev
Sultanate
Five Day Forecast With Scattered Showers and Cooler Weekend
The forecast shows fair weather overall with light showers possible Saturday. Cooler conditions Thursday, warming Friday afternoon, and a cooler Monday. Temperatures run several degrees below normals with highs from the upper 70s to low/mid 80s and lows from the low 60s to upper 60s in various regions.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Maryand
Delaware
Eisenhower Aims at Federal Cuts to Enable Tax Relief
The Eisenhower administration orders agency hiring freezes and aims to cut federal spending by up to a billion dollars below 71.8 billion this year to enable a possible tax cut next year. Aides push a leaner payroll, with Byrd predicting a smaller or flat budget ahead if the trend continues. Maryland crab packers report a booming season in hard and soft shells, with Tidewater Fisheries Commission data showing gains over last year after three months of the eight month season.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Sen
Byrds
D-Va
Byrd
Tne
Annapolis
Afaryland
John P. Tawes
Tidewater’ Fisheries Commission
Eisenhower Says Syria Watch Continues Without Intervention
President Eisenhower stated the United States is watching the Syria situation closely but does not see grounds for immediate U.S. intervention. He tied any action to the Middle East resolution only if threatened countries request aid, and avoided endorsing a broader policy.
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Eisenhower
U.S
Sweefold
Syria
Middle East
Congress
U. S
House
5Th Congress
Tne Nerfnemanna
Eiserhower
Red China
State Department
United States
Aswan Dam
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Egypt
Dulles
Great Britain
World Bank
Margaret 27 and still no prospective husband in sight
Royal commentary notes that Princess Margaret, 27, receives advice on marriage as public fascination grows. Historical precedents show royal brides marrying later, with Margaret hosting a low key Balmoral birthday dinner while the circle of eligible suitors narrows.
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Zaret
England
Cele
Balmoral
Scotland
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Tor Margarets
Jong Lashes
Hhumor
Princess Margaret
Clarence House
Princess Patricia of
Queen Mary
Shi
Gal
Highlands
Balmoral’ Castle
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