Specht killed in Thurmont road crash near Md 81
Robert W Specht, 24, was killed and Paul E Wireman, 33, injured when their 1935 sedan left Md 81 near Thurmont and struck a tree at 2:30 am. Wireman, driver, sustained facial and limb injuries. Specht, of Thurmont, was a machinist and Army veteran. He is survived by wife Mary Ann Bell Specht, a son, parents, sister, and grandparents. Burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery Tuesday at 2 pm.
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Robert W Specht
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Paul E. Wireman
RFD
Wireman
Felice
B. O. Thomas Sr
Frederick
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Specht
Route 1
Army Signal Corps
Mary Ann Bell Specht
Robert W
Raphne C. Specht
Betty Specht
William C. Specht
Charles Cline
United Depthena
Edwin C. Creeger
American Legion
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Elmer Andrews
Tean G. Naugle
One Killed One Hurt In Westernport Crash
A car plunged down a 33 foot embankment near Westernport, killing Frederick G. Tichnell, 37, of Piedmont, and injuring James W. Chse, 38, of Westernport. Chse was taken to Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, condition not serious. Police said the crash occurred around 12:40 am on Maryland 135.
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Westernport
Frederick G. Tichnell
Bloomington
Potomac River
Piedmont
W. Va
James W. Chse
Potomac Valley Hospital
Keyser
Maryland
Warm Weather Expands Eastward Across the Nation
The Associated Press reports a hot weekend for the middle states with warm air moving toward the East. Temperatures topped 100 in the Central Plains and South Dakota, reaching 106 in Hill City Kansas and Burwell Nebraska. Readings ranged from 70s in the Great Lakes to 100s along the Wisconsin Texas coast, with 86 in North Platte and 88 in Kansas City. Cooler conditions appeared in the Northern Plains and Northeast as the Far West stayed warm. a tropical disturbance brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the Gulf Coast and nearby regions, Pensacola recorded 2.20 inches in 24 hours.
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Plains
Texas
Central Plains
South Dakota
Hill City
Kan
Burwell
Neb
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
North Platte
Kansas City
Upper
el Centro
Calif
Gulf Coast
Rockies
Mississippi River
Pensacola
Fla
Colorado
Prediction of frenzied efforts to block news investigations
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, IW. Va. A vetocan newspaper leader forecast frenzied efforts next year to block any Congressional inquiry into the government's flow of news. James S. Pope, editor of the Louisville Courier-TJournal and Times, told editors at a closing AP meeting that the federal government's handling of information will be a top target. Pope warned there will be attempts to throw the probers off the track. Also: Agnes Pose, south Beute Street, was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital after convulsions at her home.
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White Sulphur Springs
IW. Va
James S. Pope
Louisvile
Courier-Tournal and Times
Pentagon
Pope
Vivinia
West Virgina
Marsland
District of Columbia
Middle Atlantic States
Associated Press
Chinese POW recalls horrors and survival during Korean War
PF Airman Danny Schmidt recounts 32 months as a Chinese prisoner after being shot down in 1952. He describes torture, solitary confinement, and harsh camps, while recounting reunion with his wife Lara and hopes for future freedom.
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Portland Oregonian
Delaire
Pratt
The
Oregonian
Iin
Edith Weak Sister Edith Moves Slowly Toward Mainland
In Miami a hurricane named Edith was labeled a weak sister by forecasters as it wandered in the Atlantic. It was the fifth tropical storm of the year with winds near hurricane strength and an erratic, slow north northwest drift. Forecasters gave no clear indication of when or if Edith would strike the mainland.
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Miami
Fla
Edith
Atlantic
Parsons and Detrick discuss future plans amid contract pause
Representatives of the Ralph M. Parsons Company met with Camp Detrick officials to map future Parsons activities at the chemical installation. An official suspension of some Parsons test facilities was announced, affecting about 450 workers, with final contract termination details not expected for several days and the scope of impact to be determined.
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Ralph M. Parsons Company
Camp Detrick
Parsons Company
Detrick
Parsons
John J. Hayes
Canys
Frederick
Camp Jals
Ex- Alek UN Divas
Public Hearing Set On Dutch Kitchen License
Public hearing scheduled for September 20 at 1 a.m. to show cause why the Class B on sale beer and wine license for Marys Dutch Kitchen at 325 North Market Street should not be suspended or revoked. Complaints by residents prompted the hearing, citing disturbance of the neighborhood. Preston K. Hockensmith and Matsdigtsetisiiin, tied to the corporation, faced related court action for disturbing the peace.
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Gail L. Catshall
Vovore-Payne Arc
Marys Dutch Kitchen
North Market Street
Million Bushels of Apples to Be Harvested in Virginia
Virginia apple producers estimate a harvest of around five trillion bushels this fall with five varieties including Gala and Red Delicious slated to begin picking in September. State officials, led by Virginia Secretary Watson, project a strong crop compared with normal forecasts.
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Winchester
Virginia
John Fo Watson
Urer
Staunton
Virginia Pictures
Watson
Gillims Galaen
Britain backs U S peace move amid Middle East tension
Fragmented text reports Britain supporting a U S plan to redraw Arab borders as part of a broader push for a permanent peace in the Middle East, amid rival states and ongoing regional friction.
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Britain
VT. S
Oil Plant Explosion Kills Two at Whiting Indiana
A major blast at Standard Oil Co plant in Whiting Indiana killed at least two and injured several as a hydroformer exploded at 6 15 am. Large steel sheets were hurled up to 75 feet away. One victim Waiter Rhea a plant foreman died of a heart attack after the blast. A boy Richard Plewhink was killed by flying debris near his home. Fire threatened nearby drums of stocks and a towering smoke plume was seen from Meigs Airport.
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Whiting Ind
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Rhea
Richard Plewhink
Gary
Ind
Charles Knoblock
Associated Press
Meigs
Loop
Chesapeake Civitan District Session Nears Close
Delegates and their wives from the Chesapeake District Civitan Council meet at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick. Registration was brisk, with about 150 delegates expected. sessions include a main address by Johns Hopkins professor Dr Ben Pasamenek, a banquet, dancing, and a closing adjournment planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Chesapeake District Council
Cvitan Club
Frederick Civitan Club
Francis Scott Key
Ben Pasamenek
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Sey. At
Revo Ralph White
Cape May Hotel Elevator Fatality Shocks City
A hotel guest at the Admiral Hotel in Cape May died when an elevator dropped as she prepared to exit. Baltimore visitor Mrs Warwareth Flanagan, 11, was allegedly struck by the car wall and killed. coroner Dr. Tagesell outlined the fatal fall as the mechanism slipped on the fourth floor.
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Cape May
Gaproyy
Vrs Warwareth Flanagan
Baltimore
Dee Denna
Levator F
David Tagesell
Admiral Hotel
Lulian Edwards
Culver
Auidls
H. Reese Shoemaker Jr
Pennsylvania
Carles 1
Nelan
Brogper
Ty Watsen
Bedford
V. L. Guilmint
Toone
Colline Jr
Tavewell
Nathan A. Dorsey
Watkins to Fill Vacancy on Beneh Haleimore
Baltimore lawmaker announces plan to fill a vacancy by a federal appointment. President nominates Watkins and Beall presents a list of candidates. Debates over whether it is a political or operational appointment surface as summer recess nears.
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Watkins
Beneh
Haleimore
Thysey Watkins
Baltimore
Will Fil Avatanes
Bengh
Shah
Sestere Dee
Thama
Ricenivae
Business Should Be Good But Cost Of Doing It Will Be Up
New York reports optimism for 1955 despite flood damage in the Northeast. A National Industrial Conference Board poll of 131 manufacturers shows expectations of strong production and profits in the latter year, with optimism mirrored in the stock market. Talks of tax cuts linger as balance budget plans unfold. relief effort focuses on Northeast infrastructure damage totaling about 1.6 billion dollars. Shortages and higher costs press on raw materials and living expenses, while wage growth and borrowing costs rise. construction stalls on mortgage limits and high interest, delaying highway bond issues.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Washington
Treasury
Trumphrey
Humphrey
Congress
Brandit
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Doctor Bills
Hitireuts
Weekend Sunny Forecast With Warm Weekend Ahead
A weather forecast notes a sunny weekend with county highs in the 80s and a brief 87.56 degree reading at theatre port weather Koreau. Early morning low was 61 at the airport. Tomorrow is partly cloudy and warm with no rain expected Monday, then possible showers. Winds today are unsettled. the delay is haze not rain.
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Mercury
Port Weather Koreau
Divorce Notice from Taipei Public Record
A Taipei divorce notice states Po was married six years ago to Mr Ifu Ku Fang. The wife records that Recitntive left home and did not carry out wifely duties, alleging unfaithfulness. With Mr Wu's consent the woman has obtained a divorce.
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Taipei
Forntosa
Ifu Ku-fang
Has Done All She Can Do To End Strike
Esther Quigley, wife of unionist Andrew Quigley, says she has done all she can to end a Local 1274 walkout at Sherreen Sheet Metal Co. Police charged both Mrs Quigley and Nicholas Prete with disorderly conduct after a flare of pushing and milk tossing outside the plant.
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Esther Qingles
Local 1274
CH United
Tom
Acton
Andrew Qingles
Mie
Andes
Charles
Nicholas Prete
Umoan
Quigley
Hart
Vrete
Guarsley Ami Tes
Guigles
Prete
Congress May Aim At Cuts In Foreign Aid
Senators Byrd and George predict a balanced budget with drastic foreign aid cuts next year. They cite the $2.7 billion approved last session and say reductions are possible while maintaining a tax plan. The discussion follows calls for a balanced budget and signals a push to trim military and economic assistance.
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Congress
Wallington
Byrd
D-Val
George D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fundy
Soeag
Cabinet To Get Proposed Settlement
AIX LES BALNS France French leaders awaited word on Morocco's nationalist faction backing Premier Faure's plan to end strife in the protectorate The agreement would remove Moulay Arafa replace him with a regency council and allow Mohammed Ben Youssef to return from Madagascar The plan calls for a government of national union and new Franco Moroccan talks The Moroccan nationalist factions and Jewish community backed the Faure plan while officials signaled less resistance from French residents
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Aix Les Balns
France
Morocco
Edgar Faure
Faure
Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa
Moulay Arafa
Paris
Mohammed Ben Youssef
Madagascar
National Union
Council of
National
Unon
Ben Youssef
Gilbert Grandval
Democratic Independence Party
Improvco
Court Room To Be Dedicated In Frederick
Edwin F. Wikark president of the Frederick County Bar Association announces Edward J. Smith of Frederick as chairman of the dedication committee for the new Circuit Court room opening for the September term on the nineteenth of next month. The ceremony will follow the customary charge to the Grand Jury. Members on the committee include Holden S. Felton Benjamin B. Rosenstock Parsons Newman William 34 Storm and HH Kieffer DeLauter. Expected attendees include the Sixth Judicial Circuit Bench Judges Patrick M. Sehnauffer Stedman Prescott Thomas M Anderson and Mrs Cathran J Lawler.
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Edwin F. Wikirk
Frederick County Bar Association
Edward J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Holden S. Felton
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Parsons Newman
William 34. Storm
Kieffer DeLauter
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Patrick M. Sehnauffer
Stedman Prescott
Thomas M Anderson
Cathran J Lawler
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