Snow and ice grip Western Maryland roads early morning
Snow depth reached near an inch with ice in freezing temps as 17 cinder and salt trucks worked state highways. U S 40 A tieups occurred on South Mountain while a tractor trailer blocked progress on the mountain. City crews used salt. Temperatures rose above freezing later, with rain and possible snow flurries in higher mountains.
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State Roads Commission
South Mountain
U. S. 340
Steiner's Hill
New U. S. 40
Braddock Mountain
High Knob
Frederick
Maryland
At Least 65 Killed S-D Day Report
The Associated Press survey shows at least 65 traffic deaths on S-D Day in the four hour period studied, with 69 deaths counted in a broader AP tally. Major cities mostly reported no fatalities, while Philadelphia Los Angeles Minneapolis had several and New England saw some, amid comparisons to last year’s totals.
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Associated Press
Cies
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Los Aneies
Minneapolis
New England
California
No Fatalities But Plenty Of Accidents
PIRLSVILIE WdOP recounts a spate of nonfatal accidents across the city. Police Headquarters reported incidents including a park collision near Patterson Park injuring a clerk, a tree climbing mishap landing a man at Frederick Memorial Hospital, and other minor injuries treated at local facilities.
Tractor Trailer and Sedan Crash on Snowy U S 40
A 1950 sedan driven by George E. Rohrer of Keedysville collided with a tractor trailer gas truck driven by Joseph W. Cross of Hagerstown on alternate U S 40 about nine miles west of Frederick at ~6:25 this morning. The sedan sustained about 150 dollars in damage while the truck sustained none. No charges were filed.
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U. S
George E. Rohrer
Keedysville
U. S. 40
Frederick
Diser
Joseph W. Cross
Hagerstown
Unie
Alan D. Martin
Khrushchev Lashes West During Burma Shrine Visit
In Rangoon at the Shwe Dagon temple Khrushchev launched a bitter tirade against Western nations calling them stupid. He accused the United States and France of efforts to kidnap a Russian visitor and condemned Britain. The outburst came during the second day of the Soviet leader and Bulganin's Burma tour as they discussed architecture and Vlasov.
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Rangoon
Burma
Nikita
Khrushchev
Communist Party
United States
France
Nikolai Bulganin
Auring Rangoon
Russia
Maung Ohn
England
William the Conqueror
Neal
Alexander V. Vlasov
Seu
America
Vlasov
Paris
Rsing
City Ends S-D Day Without Accident
Frederick city closes out S-D Safe Driving Day with no automobile accidents reported. two minor incidents occurred late, one on US 15 south of Fhurmont when a deer crossed the road, another on US 40 near Carroll county line after a truck tire blew out. two people sustained minor injuries.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
U.S. 15
Fhurmont
Carroll County
SD Dasan Frederick
Paine Charles
Fatal Crash After Safe Driving Day Ends in Maryland
William T. Galvin, a Smear old Bosiman employed by the General Service counting Office in Washington, was killed in an early morning accident on New Hampshire Avenue. His car apparently lost control, struck a pole, causing a fractured skull and crushed chest. Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Gregory Hire Shop on West Patrick Street, with the United floodlight truck aiding the response.
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Silver Spring
William T. Galvin
Bosimann
General Secounting
Washington
Maryland
New Hampshire Avenue
Gregory Hire
West Patrick Street
United Floodlight
West Part Of State Faces Treacherous Weather
The Associated Press reports snow sleet and freezing rain hit western Maryland. From Hagerstown to Frederick and beyond roads were slick with icy patches and slush. No serious accidents were reported as plows and sanders worked, with continued rain and milder temperatures forecast into night.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Hagerstown
Frederick
Garren County
Frostburg
Cumberland
Ha Serstoun-Frederick
U.S. 40
Magerstown
State Roads Commission
Garrett County
Baltimore
Hagerstoun
Garbrill State Park
Men Drafted for Induction Across Multiple Boards
The local Selective Service office reports 11 men were sent for induction this morning at eight o'clock on a chartered bus to Holabird. Draft Board No 45 listed six men including Donald Anthony Hahn of 26 South Market Street and Jerold Clark Moser formerly of RFD 1 Knoywiley. Also noted were Martin Philp Coblenta Viddletown, Philip Foster Barkdoll of RFD 2 Middletown, Care Tow Mitton Aushermans Adams town, and John Francis Morrison of 1069 South Bentz Street. Draft Board No 48 sent five men including Chens Veremos O Nea l from RFD 3 Miaw, Paul Albert Harner of Los Angeles, and former Emmitsburg residents Allen Woodrow Ergier RFD 1 Miairs, Hiatoled Lee Moremon RED 2, Ma ersville and Gilmore Rudy Hamilton RED 1 Frederick.
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Selective Service Office
Holabird
Armed Forces Induction Station
Baltimore
Draft Board No 45
Donald Anthony Hahn
South Market Street
Jerold Clark Moser
Fast South Street
RFD 1
Knoywiley
Hunting Shack at Five Forks Destroyed
Five Forks forest area fire destroyed a hunting shack late last night. District Forest Supervisor Herman Tams and foresters Donald Kendall and Paul Smith reported the shack burned to the ground but fire did not spread to surrounding forest land. Personal property inside included burned items and some food. no occupants were present.
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Hernan Tams
Herman Tams
Donald Kendall
Paul Smith
Ike
Revenue Service Won't Fill Out Your Tax Form
The Revenue Service will not complete income tax forms for taxpayers unless literacy or English-reading ability prevents self prepare. During the filing period from January to mid April, offices will assist in filing returns, provided the taxpayer does not meet exceptions.
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Revenue Service
Washington
The
Cone
Yester, Gay
Wal
Folsom Defies Air Force Plans to Fly Alabama Planes
Alabama Governor James E. Folsom defies an Air Force probe by ordering every Alabama National Guard aircraft capable of flight or movement to Jacksonville Florida for December 31. The mission is described as a special weather and runway inspection ahead of the Gator Bowl, with takeoff checks planned for the afternoon. The Air Force had announced an investigation into alleged unauthorized Guard flights to football games.
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Mcintosh
Ala
Air Force
James E. Folsom
Alabama National Guard
Jacksonville
Fla
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Air Guard
Folsom
Florida
Washington
National Guard
Texas
Dothan
Birmingham
Averellae
Frank Boykin
Mobile
Alabama
Alabama Air National Guard
Mystery blaze solved by Md police after false alarms
State Police traced a string of false fire reports on US 40 near Lisbon and US 40 west of Md 27 to a single overturned pickup incident west of the Carroll county line. Driver James Lester Bowers and passenger John Grace were treated for non serious injuries, no charges filed.
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US 40
Lisbon
U.S. 40
MD 27
Carroll County
James Lester Bowers
Ellicott City
John Grace
Baltimore
Mr Ass
Empty Stocking club to distribute Christmas tickets
December 10 is set for ticket distribution by the Empty Stocking club for the December 17 party at Winchester Hall. President Mrs. Victor M. Palmer announced tickets will be handed out Saturday from nine to four and urged advance registration for about 135 children ages two to eleven. Gifts include hose and toys, with fruit and candy, and Santa Claus will attend while David Hagan performs magic and Robert L. Smith leads group singing with Mrs. Palmer at the piano.
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Winchester Hall
Victor M. Palmer
Prany
St. Nick
Santa Claus
David Hagan
Robert L. Smith
Mrs. Palmer
Thirty-Three Youths Leave For Central Atlantic States Conference
Thirty three Frederick Hi Y and Tri clubs members, ages up to teens, depart by bus with chaperones Mr and Mrs Donald Z Koons to Wilmington Delaware for the Central Atlantic States conference. They will stay in private homes eat at churches and schools and participate in living conference activities. The trip features delegation meetings discussion groups and a religious closing service Sunday afternoon.
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Frederick
Central Atlantic States
Wilmington
Del
Donald
Z. Koons
Brandywine
Joan Bower
Janet Cook
Elisabeth Maworthy
Betty Lou Dennis
Carol Lynn Sanders
Brenda Boxer
Nancy Stauffer
Joyce Johnson
Boris Warrenfelts
Linda Smith
Connie Fleet
Margaret Pryor
Howard Boyer
James Carly
Louden Kiracore
Darrell LeGore
Darel Willard
Richard Ramsburg
Robert Ramsburg
Donald Keller
Franklin Marts
Donald Brown
Charles Summers
Rober Moss
Jack Henderson
Henry Bolte
Avi Oeturn
Beederick Sundas
Nurses Alumnae Profit From Charity Bazaar at Hospital
The Nurses Alumnae of Frederick Memorial Hospital raised at least 625 dollars at the annual charity bazaar held Thursday at the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home. More than 60 attendees enjoyed lunches, booths, a white elephant table and jewelry. Proceeds will fund a clinical laboratory project at the hospital. Co chairwoman Miss Mary Louise Bratt said funds should cover expenses. Cecelia Lambert assisted. Miss Margaret Hashis won a prize.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Baggar
Georgianna Houck
Fonds
Miss Bratt
Mumnar
Airs Cecelia Lambert
Sale Vise
Hasf
Margaret Hashis
Hamilton Avenue
Prize-Winning Watercolor Off Museum Wall in Baltimore
A nude study by Glenn Walker, awarded in Baltimore’s Life in Baltimore show, was deemed obscene by Mayor Thomas D Alesandro and removed to the director’s office. Trustees backed keeping it in the building despite requests for further action, while Director Wilbur Hunter Jr. defended the painting as not objectionable.
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Baltimore
Peale Municipal Museum
Wilbur H. Hunter Jr
Glenn Walker
Museum
Thomas D'Alesandro
D'Alesandro
Howard Jackson
Jackson
D'Alegandro
Munter
Two Fined Take Appeals In Trial Court Morning
Magistrate H Reese Shoct maker fined Carroll G Zimmerman of Walkersville and Dorsey W Bandgardner of Asis city after they were found guilty of exceeding 70 mph on US 40 west early November 4. State Trooper Paul A Kline testified he drove up to 10 mph over limit before arrests. Attorneys Fout and Bennet noted appeals. Milton Bloombaum Baltimore jeweler fined 150 in a daring on street sale with Det A Norman Dietz and Det ths Carty. Charges say he offered a watch pen cuff links and tie clasp for 5 to 30 to workers on West Seventh street. He said surplus overseas material inflated value. Harold L Vincent forfeited collateral on south 15. A reckless driving case on North Market street cited. An 18-year-old runaway bicycleist from Silver Spring was picked up after riding to Frederick at 2 a.m. Police detained him and his father collected him.
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H. Reese Shoctmaker J
Carroll G. Zimmerman
Walkersville
Dorsey W. Bandgardner
West Fifth Street
Asis City
40 West
Paul A. Kline
M.H. Fout
Alton
Y. Bennet
Zimmermar
Baumgardner
Milton Bloombaum
Maltimore
Set
Norman Dietz
Ths Carty
Peddi
West Seventh Street
Del
Sat
Deitz
Bloombaum
Hlrombaum
Harold L. Vincent Washington
Simphon LS
South
el. Baum
John F. Masser
RFD
Frederick
North Market Street
States
Five Day Forecast Highlights Western Maryland and Delaware
The forecast calls for Saturday will be cloudy with occasional rain and milder conditions. Colder air arrives late Sunday with snow flurries in the mountains, followed by mostly fair but colder Monday. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and continued colder conditions with possible rain or snow. temperatures will run a bit above normal with afternoon highs from the low 40s to mid 50s and lows ranging from the mid 20s to mid 30s.
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Asaiatort
Calder
Maryland
Maitland
Delaware
Waryland
Jurors Drawn For December Circuit Court Term Opens
The December term jury for Circuit Court has been drawn for a non grand jury civil focus. Names listed include Harrison McAlpine Frances Keller Robert Kolb George Chapline Jr Evelyn Kranle and others from Buckeystown Middletown Ammitsburg Urbana Liberty New Market Mauvers Woodsboro Petersville Mr Pleasant Jefferson Jackson nonsville Lewistown Tuscarora Burkittsville Ballenger Braddock Brunswick Walkersville and more. Paper sale totals also noted with Birmingham News acquisition reported as a record deal. An accident on U S 3a near East Fifth Street caused damage to a vehicle but no injuries. Adlai Stevenson wrapped up a Florida campaigning tour with a hand injury but favorable reception.
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Medockel
Frederick
Harrison McAlpine
Frances W. Keller
Robert L. Kolb
George IM. Chapline ,Jr
Evelyn A. Kranle
Buckeystown
Robert K. Danner
Middletown
Ralph R. Rudy
Ammitsburg
Charlotte M. Eys
Ike and Defense Leaders Discuss Next Budget Plan
President Eisenhower conferred with Secretary Wilson and Admiral Radford on the upcoming military budget near Gettysburg. The group endured slippery roads due to early snow as Wilson and Radford praised chauffeur James D. Freeman for his careful driving amid several near accidents on the 80 mile Washington to Gettysburg trip.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Wilson
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Radford
Washington
James D. Freeman
Freeman
Thurmont
Frederick
Huge Unions Merge Today
The AFL and CIO unite to form a single federation of about 16 million members. James P. Mitchell, Walter Reuther, and George Meany are tied to key roles as the merged AFL-CIO prepares for a week of conventions and speeches from leaders including Eisenhower via telephone from Gettysburg.
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James Devlin
New York i
AFL
CIO
George Meany
Wil
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Afl-Cio
Walter P. Reuther
CLO
71St Regiment
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
New York
Averell Harriman
James P. Mitchell
Head Of Contracting Firm Victim Of Cancer
Edgar De Wain Vandegrift, 66 year old president of the John T Vandegrift Co., a Cumberland contracting firm, died today of cancer. He led civic efforts including the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Promotion Committee which attracted a Pittsburgh Plate Glass plant to Cumberland where work was under construction. A native of Ridgeley, West Virginia, he headed the firm founded by his father and served as director of Liberty Trust Co. and Cumberland Country Club, active in Masons and other groups. Survivors include his mother, wife, two brothers, and four sisters including William A. Vandegrift and Mrs Edwin Flemming.
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Cumberland Tfi
Edgar de Wain Vandegrift
John T Vandegrift Co
Vandegrift
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Cumberland
I l
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
Ridgeley
W. Va
John I. Vandegrift
Liberty Trust Co
Cumberland Country Club
Masons
Widon
William A. Vandegift
Hyattsville
Edwin Flemming
Annapolis
Two Minutes After D Day Accident Near Frederick
At 12:02 on U S 840 one mile south of Frederick Trooper V L Guilmino investigated a two vehicle incident. Drexel Anthony Idle Myersville drove off the road overturning his car sustaining about 800 dollars in damage with no injuries or charges filed. Market irregular New York stock market was irregular in quiet early trading today.
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VL. Guilmino
U.S. 840
Frederick
Drexel Anthony
Myersville
New York
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