Discontinue Exploratory Copper Drilling in Local County
The American Smelting and Refining Company will halt exploratory copper drilling in the New London Liberty Unionville area for now. Some copper was found but results were not as strong as hoped, and geologists have moved to another area for similar work. Options covered about 1,200 acres, starting on the Paul J Young farm, with a one year term and renewal.
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New London- Liberty-Unionville
American Smelting and Refining Company
Frederick County
Paul J. Young
Six Vancouver Bank Robberies Strikes Raise City Tensions
Vancouver reports six bank holdups over six weeks total loot near 385000 with two more robberies yesterday 30000 in cash from Bank of Toronto New Westminster suspect fled with 3000 to 10000 while two girls chased him Royal Bank of Canada West Vancouver ring yielded 7500 to 20000. Police boosted patrols with machine gun armed squads as city braces for more. reader robbers doubled up on the pre Christmas spree. Separately city Hose Company engine sent to Baltimore for minor changes and a stolen gun and lobster set recovered from a youth. owner warned against repeats.
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Vancouver
B.C
Bank of Toronto
New Westminster
Kalloper
Royal Bank of Canada
Army
Fast action saves farm’s tenant house blaze near Jug Bridge
A neighbor, the tenant Ted Hadley and owner C. W. Kent thwarted a major farm fire by spotting smoke at the Kent place near Jug Bridge. Firemen joined from Independent Hose Company, using a booster stream to confine and extinguish the blaze. Estimated damage 200 to 300 dollars, likely from an overheated chimney on the second floor of the eight room house.
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C. W. Kent
Jug Bridge
Kent
Ted Hadley
William Fouche
Hackley
Independent Hose Company
Night Cold Freezes Culler Lake Ice Forms Early Winter
Frederick Digits record a cold spell with 20 degrees at the state police barracks and 21 at the airport. Culler Lake freezes first of the year while Unionville and Gambrill report subfreezing readings. Forecasters expect light snow flurries and possible rain or snow by Monday as Fishing Creek reservoir drops further.
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Frederick
Culler Lake
Mercury
Unionville
Gambrill State Park
Mer- Com Bee Apel
Frank Weddle
Fishing Creek
Maryland
Big Narcotics Ring Smashed In Columbus
Federal Narcotics Agent Al Cook said a large narcotics ring was cracked in Columbus last night. A former prisoner described as a dope adept aided the operation that led to 10 arrests, all Ohioans. Sheriff’s deputy Donald Spafford, 27, a former prisoner of war, credited for much of the success, was recruited as the key informant after a dramatic weight loss during captivity. Police said the raid was the city’s largest narcotics crackdown to date.
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Columbus
Hint
al Cook
Adeliet
Donald Spafford
Spafford
Iran
Democrats Clash Over National Chairman Choice
New Orleans reporters describe a split within the Democratic National Committee as Stevenson and Rayburn clash over electing a new national chairman to replace Stephen A. Mitchell. The debate pits Stevenson and Mitch ell allies against Rayburn and veteran committeemen, with consideration of postponing the vote and questions about selecting from three leading candidates. Mitchell says at least 71 attend and will vote.
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Adlair
Stevenson
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Stephen A. Mitchell
National Committee
Rayburn
Hin
Mitchell
Paul Im. Butler
Indiana
Michael V. DiSalle
Toledo, Ohio
James Finnegan
Philadelphia
Erie Ae
Hasbula
Democratic National Committee
Northert
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
John Battle
Virginia
David Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Pennsyvania National
Ike Congratulates Watkins For His Work
President Eisenhower praised Sen. Watkins R Utah for a splendid job as chairman of the special committee that recommended censure of Sen. McCarthy R Wis. White House press secretary James Hagerty stated this after Watkins met with the President to discuss the matter.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen
Watkins
Utah
McCarthy R
Chains urged in Garrett County for snow covered roads
State Police advised motorists in the Oakland area of Garrett County to use chains after about two inches of new snow fell, totaling around 42 inches. Allegany County reported light snow with continuing poor driving conditions.
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Cumberlands
Oakland
Garrett County
Allegany County
Christmas Seals drive raises five thousand two hundred twenty five dollars
Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association reports receipts of 5225.20 from Christmas Seals sales, about 40 percent of its $13,000 goal, with 3,521 responses from 12,392 letters sent. The drive continues through December. Proceeds support local TB prevention, chest X ray service, clinician support, and patient programs as the organization emphasizes prevention over treatment.
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Frederick County
Einar Holboell
E. Hart Etchison
Thee County
Frederick
Joseph OD. Baker
Association
Focal Association
Bridge Awarded For Route 40 Eastbound Lane
The State Roads Commission awarded a 345235 contract to American Bridge Division of U S Steel for the superstructure and concrete floor of a new bridge over the Annecy River east of Frederica to carry the eastbound lane of dual Route 40. Substructure is built by Case Construction Mt Airy. Also awarded a 259147 contract to T Edgie Russell Frederick contractor for a coal highway on Route 401 from Winter Plains toward Lyons Corner in Charles County. about two and a half miles.
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State Roads Commission
American Bridge Division
U. S. Steel Corporation
Anneacy River
Frederica
Bemet
Case Construction Company
Mt. Airy
New Brunswick
Potomac River
Commission
T. Edgie Russell
Frederick
Winte Plains
Lyons Corner
Charles County
Escapee claims mental hospital break. suspended sentence handed
Howard Hartley of Augusta Maryland admitted escape from Elizabeths Hospital and drinking problem after being picked up by State Police near Frederick. Hartley received a suspended six month sentence for drunk and disorderly conduct. Also in the notice, Wayne Atwood forfeited $20 for hunting without a license, and John F. Wescott of Hagerstown paid $16.45 for speeding on BradDock Mountain as charged by game warden Seth Mades.
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Peoples Court
H. Reese Shoemaker
Sat
D. Maden
Howard Dee Hartley
Augusta
Frederick
Hartley
Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington
Year End Boomlet Boosts 1955 Outlook In Detroit Rise
The year end boomlet quickened with rising auto output and strong durable goods orders. Detroit led gains as car and truck production topped 162000 in a week, Chrysler contributing 21 percent. December schedules rose to 590000 cars, surpassing November, while retail stores push for a record Christmas season amid price cuts and fair trade debates.
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York
Commerce Department
Detroit
Chrysler
Wala
Premers
Mr Heston to Discuss Journalistic Heritage Lecture
Merchert M. Heston, assistant to Hood’s president and public relations director, will discuss America’s Journalistic Heritage on Monday at 8 p.m. in Alumnae Hall room 34. This fourth lecture in the American Heritage Series surveys press freedom, colonial struggle, notary press invention, and the role of public education in reading mastery.
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Merchert M. Heston
Hood
America
Alumnae Hall
Caliente
Mrr
Heston
Mr. Heston
Ohn
Peter Zener
Alen
My Heston
Dartmouth Cok Lec
Theta Hella Chi
Charges Docketed In Local Court Roster
Seventeen persons including Melvin L Summers and Charles E Swomley of Walkersville faced charges after ser vices on Friday. Merle E Lyles Monrovia summoned on reckless driving. Hunter died in Winchester from injuries after a stray bullet in Wardensville. Centreville residents voted against a tax hike in exchange for sewage service.
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Severaises
Hunter
Winchester
Vay
Benny
Wardensville
Tre Andamen
Memorial Hospital
Centreville
Centrevile
I& T
Long Range Forecast From Weather Bureau Summary
The weather maps from the Weather Bureau present a December long-range forecast. It outlines expected average rain or snowfall and general temperatures for the period rather than a specific daily forecast.
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U S
Young Woman Is Fined For Leaving Scene
Loretta M Hudson 18 of Frankfurt Del was convicted in People's Court Salisbury yesterday of leaving the scene of an accident in which Peter Barados 40 of Chester Pa was killed Barados was struck by three cars when visiting relatives in Parsonsburg and parked on U 50 Hudson claimed she was scared and drove on then returned later to the scene after being told by a motorist she had struck a man She was fined 300 and a 30 day jail term suspended on payment of the fine Her parents paid the fine after a five hour detention in jail Also mentioned is a lost wallet and a stock sale notice from Potomac Fisher Company
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Loretta M. Hudson
Frankfurt
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People’s Court
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al Murphy
Hudson
Delaware
Barados
Pittsville
Here
Hudeor Sail
James Haden
Charles W. Messick
Parsonsburg
Raz Steel
Darshero
Pel
McKeldin Lays Three Rules Of Political Game In Chestertown
Governor McKeldin outlined three rules at the School of Practical Politics held by the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland. He urged leaders to know their people, anticipate future outcomes, and retain faith. He warned that politics demands more than a 40 hour week and stressed representing the public fairly. The event followed his November 2 victory as Maryland’s first Republican reelected governor.
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Chestertown
McKeldin
School of Practical Politics
Young Democratic Clubs of
Maryland
Valnes
H . Byrd
University of Maryland
Meck Keldin
Joseph D. Tydines
Flaviard County
Young Democrats
J Gienn Beali
Hiic Tabs
Pelyaes
Coamessi
James J. Morton
Dentosane
Pe Malcolm C. Moos
Johns Hawkins University
Enfeebled Pope Pius XII Shows Gradual Recovery
Vatican officials report Pope Pius XII, 78, improved for the third day in his illness after a collapse he suffered earlier in the week. Doctors describe a perceptible, though fragile, improvement with a strong heart giving hope for survival amid intermittent fevers and limited food intake. Cardinals Tisserant and Canal observed the Pope was more cheerful and rested, as prayers from Catholics worldwide provided comfort.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Luciano Casimiri
Vatican
Papal
Eugene Cardinal Tisserant
College of Cardinals
Nicola Cardinal Canal
Pius
Associated Press
Luigi Vittorio de Stefano
Fraf
Raffaele Paolucci
de Stefano
Vatican Palace
Five Children Die in East Side Fire Tragedy
A flash fire at an East Side apartment on 2665 E 31st St killed five children aged 2 to 6 and left the parents in the lower unit. Fire officials say most occupants were likely asleep when the blaze broke out, with about 26 people in the building and damages estimated at 3000 dollars. The victims are listed as Frank Johnson 3 Estela Lou 3 Janice 6 James Duvall 4 and Vicki Duvall 2. Roberta Duvall 21 and James Duvail 24 were in the downstairs apartment. Mrs HR Johnson 24, mother of three other children, was visiting relatives when the fire started. Fire Chief Clarence Ryan noted the cause was unclear and possible accidental play with matches.
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Cleveland
East Side
Clarence Ryan
31St St
Frank Johnson
Estela Lou
Janice
James Duvall
Vicki Duvall
Duvall
James Duvail
Roberta
HR. Johnson
Ciwel Ryan Sant
Matenes
Suffocated in ditch near Baltimore claims life of teen worker
Raymond Le roy Brown an 18 year old construction worker from Glyndon suffocated when a ditch collapsed in Baltimore County yesterday. His employer Thomas F. Wilhelm of Lutherville was buried to the knees but freed himself.
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Baltimore
Raymond Leroy Brown
Glynidon
Baltimore County
Thomas F. Wilhelm
Lutherville
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