First Snow Adds Slick Cast To Roads In Montgomery County
The season’s first snow arrived around 2 30 a m creating slick conditions on mountains bridges and city streets before melting. State Roads crews cindered key hills and bridges along U S 40 and local routes while forecasters expect light flurries today and a cool weekend with a fair night.
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State Roads Commission
Canada Hill
Braddock Mountain
U.S. 40
Jug Bridge Hill
Montgomery
Interest Rate On Home Mortgages May Go Up
A housing official indicated FHA insured home mortgage rates could rise to 4 3 4 or 5 percent with the 0 5 percent insurance premium staying. Representative Ayres predicted an executive order to raise the FHA cap to 5 percent, while VA loan limits remain at 4 percent. The move aims to free more funds for FHA and VA loans.
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Washington i
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Ayres
Ohio
Barberton
Eisenhower
Veterans Administration
Wa T Kreh dies veteran umpire and civic leader
William T Kreh Jr aged 59 well known in sports and veterans circles died Friday night at 8 15 at the Veterans Administration Hospital Martinsburg WV after eight years illness He lived at 140 McMurray street He officiated in basketball softball and baseball across the state former president of the National Baseball Umpires Association later honorary president He served in World War II with the 29th Division Ca 85th Infantry and earned the Silver Star He was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John R Webb Post No 3283 and a member of the American Legion Francis Scott Key Post No 11 and Independent Hose Co No 1 He belonged to the First Baptist church and is survived by his wife Amy Ford Kreh three sons and many relatives Funeral arrangements are set for Monday at 2 PM at the funeral home with Rev Robert F L Woodward officiating Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery
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William
Teenex) Kreh Jr
Veterans Administration’ Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
McMurray Street
Kreh
National Baseball Umpires Association
Mr. Johnson
Ca. A. U5th Infantes
France
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John R. Webb
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Independent Hose Co
Order of Eagles
Lodae
Hase Canonane
First Baptist Church
Theodore C
Ada Stull Kreh
Amy Ford Kreh
Robert F
Brooklyn
William T. Dr
This City
Carson F
Bethesda
Charles Masser
Ezra Uoftman
Ll. Victor Kreh
Silver Spring
G. William Motz
Braddock Heights
East Church Street
Robert FL Woodward
Mt. Olivet
MR. Etchison and Son
Travel Council To Tour Northern States
A dozen Maryland Travel Council members depart Monday for a goodwill tour through New York state and New England to promote Maryland as a vacation land. Led by President Paul McAuliffe of Frederick, the nonprofit group will visit hotels, motels, eateries, and gas stations, bearing own expenses.
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Baltimore
Maryland Travel Council
New York State
New England
Maryland
Paul McAuliffe
Frederick
B52 Crash Kills Ten in California County
At Castle Field California a giant B52 crashed during takeoff killing all ten aboard. Witnesses described a streak of fire and a massive explosion as wreckage scattered across the field and highway nearby.
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Calif
Air Force
California
Strategic Air Command
Merced
San Francisco
Alfred B. Stockman
USA
Robert G. Joiner
Stockman
Glen Towers
Merced County
Tracy
Madera
Panl
Garrett County Sees Snow Accumulate To Five Inches
Overnight snow added another inch to Garrett County bringing total to five inches as temperatures fell below freezing. Oakland reported 1 degree overnight with 23 by nine am, while Frostburg area measured about 1.5 inches.
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Associated Press
Garrett County
Oakland
Elmer Uphote
New Germany State Forest
Frostburg
Allegany County
Cumberland
Garrett
Baltimore
Kasten
Salisbury
Outlook for Improvement Like a Tonic
Markets gained optimism as U S policy eyed a Middle East compromise and an oil for Europe plan. Washington signaled approval for an emergency program delivering 500000 barrels of oil daily to Western Europe boosting exports, with potential 5 to 6 percent rise next year.
Eisenhower boosts Hungarian refugee admissions to 21500
President Eisenhower announced the United States will admit 21,500 Hungarian refugees to aid victims of Soviet oppression. About 6,500 will enter under the Refugee Relief Act and 15,000 as parolees under discretionary authority. The decision uses emergency procedures and may be revisited after supplies are exhausted.
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Eisenhower
United States
White House
Austria
Hungary
U.S
Congress
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Welded Rail Test May Quiet Clickety Clack Sound
Pennsylvania Railroad test lays three miles of welded type continuous rail on its main line between North East and Charlestown Maryland. The Cecil County site is one of three national test spots for seven miles of ribbon like steel. New rails come in 1330 foot lengths versus 3 foot conventional pieces, promising smoother travel.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
North East
Charlestown
Cecil County
Stratojet Bomber Crashes Near Ontario Community
A four crew Stratojet bomber crashed in rugged snow near MPIGON Ontario as search planes reported a cross shaped fire near Seasull Lake about 30 miles west. Darkness prevented full details but one man was seen beside the fire and investigators would verify if he was a crew member.
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Mpigon
Ont
Bal Stratijet
Ontario
Seasull Lake
Here
Maryland CIO Council backs public works to curb unemployment
The Maryland Industrial Union Council CIO at its 18th convention urged a public works plan including sewage control in Cumberland and Allegany County, reforestation in Garrett areas, and recreation and camp development along the Potomac and Monocacy valleys. Officers sought reelection. resolutions pressed fair employment, voting time pay, anti union efforts resistance, education aid, and community services.
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Maryland Industrial Union Council, Cio
Maryland
Cumberland
Allegany County
Garrett
Allegany
Blue Pool
Potomac River
Fort Frederick Big Pool
Washington County
C&o
Green Ridge State Park
Potomac Valley
Monocacy Valley
AFL
Britain and France Agree On Suez Move
London reports Britain and France have full agreement on next Suez steps with signs of an early withdrawal from Egypt. Pineau says no troop pullout without political and military safeguards. US oil aid plan signals possible earlier pullout, easing Western pressure as Europe faces a cold winter.
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France
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Egypt
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Selwyn Lloyd
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House of Commons
Middle East
Eisenhower
Augusta
Western Europe
U. S
Western Alliance
Middle Eastern
Adit
Europe
Thes
Ousted Soviet Custody Battle Casts Light on Flight
In a custody dispute involving a Soviet immigrant and his child, the mother Mrs. George Diaczok of Detroit fought for custody in England after a court case. The father and child traveled from Queen Mary to meet in England following their trial.
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New York
Niel Aiommai
Seth Ant
Konstantin Fkimes
Soviet Union
Han OF Espethd
Tonya Chivastov
Bonntr
Alexei Chivastov
Kiestan
Clipalus
George Diaczok
Detroit
England
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