Bidding for Teachers Debated at County Commissioners Meeting
County commissioners adopt resolutions to curb bidding among counties for teachers and seek statewide study. The group backs raising minimum teacher salaries, state aid funding, and a unified legislative policy ahead of the 1957 session.
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Board of County Commissioners
Annapolis
State Association of County Commissioners
Lueset
Queen Anne's
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Board of Education
Delbert S. Null
Frederick
E.R. Lonergan
State Association
Jeyal
Ttal
Legislative Council
Younties
Rede Urmettes Wit Rattan Ottak Bs
Blast Wrecks Boston Tavern Near Shipyard
An early morning explosion near Doherty's Tavern beside the Boston naval shipyard injured at least six people. A two year old girl, Linday Colby, suffered deep cuts from shattered glass as debris fell on nearby streets and the Mystic River bridge. Witnesses described a powerful blast that rocked Charlestown waterfront snapping windows and injuring women and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty's Tavern
Charlestown
Mystic River
Britain asks U S and Canada to waive postwar loan interest
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told the House of Commons the U S government plans to seek congressional approval to waive this month s interest and redemption payments on postwar dollar loans. He noted sterling reserves plunged by 279 million dollars in November and pledged to maintain the pound s rate at its current parity despite pressures.
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London
Britain
United States
Canada
Cianvenor Oo Ure
Badequar
Harold MacMillan
House of Commons
U.S
MacMillan
Egypt
Mild spell boosts December warmth in Frederick region
The Frederick area saw temperatures rise toward 70 today the first time in December since 1954, with 60s by midmorning and reports of a temporary springlike spell. Forecasters warn of a colder front later with clouds and possible rain and snow. Forest wardens hope precipitation arrives soon to prevent fires as deer season continues and fire towers resume monitoring after yesterday’s fire-free opening.
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Frederick
Airport Observer
The
Mercury
Clear Spring
Washington County
Gambrill State Park
LeMay says SAC still holds edge amid Soviet air gains
Gen Curtis LeMay told a Georgetown audience that despite Soviet progress in airpower the Strategic Air Command retains a costly but real edge. He warned margins have narrowed and urged continued improvements in American airpower capacity to prevent greater damage in a future conflict.
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LeMay
Strategic Command
Washington
Curtis E. LeMay
Air Command Air
SAC
United States
Dogs cause death of purebred calf near Walkersville
Dogs chased a Hereford calf into a fence at Joseph Hemp's property near Walkersville, breaking its neck. Deputy Roy Fisher said the 300 pound calf was valued at 150 dollars and four dogs chased the herd. One dog was shot and authorities planned to search for others. Five pullets were also reported killed. Prices move ahead in late New York market trading.
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Joseph Hemp
Walkersville
Roy Fisher
Hemp
Suns Dog
Hemp Ald
Fisher
Roy Wright
One Killed And One Hurt Near Cumberland
A car left US 219 and struck a tree near Cumberland, killing 17 year old Mary Ryman and injuring 21 year old Jack Kemp, both of Salisbury Pennsylvania. Kemp was hospitalized with a broken leg while Ryman died from a broken neck at Messer Dale Community Hospital. The crash occurred about 7:45 pm. The Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Salem burned to the ground due to an electrical cause after responders arrived. Cambridge and Vienna fire crews reportedly contained the blaze. Portsmouth City Council declared an extraordinary emergency due to a telecom service outage since Oct 3.
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Cumberland
Mary Ryman
Salisbury
Jack Carlow Kempe
US 219
Quel
Kemp
Messrsdale Community Hospital
Mexersdale
Remp
Salem
Mount Pleasant
John T. Wrightson
Baltimore
Vie
Cambridge
Vienna
Colt
Fike
East Patnck Street
Howard Wo Albayuh
Ustate
McMann
Prving
Frederick
Christmas Wreath Plant Destroyed in New Albany Fire
A Christmas wreath plant and the town hall were destroyed by a large blaze that engulfed the Reynveld Wreath Co operation in New Albany Pennsylvania. Firefighters from eight departments battled the flames as explosions from paint drums echoed through the town. Early reports cited hundreds of wreaths burned and a number of buildings damaged with one fireman overcome by smoke and a bystander faining. Investigators had not determined a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
UPA
Rynveldt Wreath Co
Henry Dustman
Reynvetdt
Harry Kingsley
Pennsylvania
New York State
Ships Move to Evacuate Troops From Suez Canal Zone
Port Said Egypt reports troop evacuation plans as Maj. Gen. Burns arrives to discuss departure dates with British French command. Talks may also include Gen. Keightley and Lt. Gen. Stockwell. U N police near 2600 personnel now man order duties. Swedish 108 and Colombian 13, Yugoslav units aid transit base groups.
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Port Said
Egypt
Suez Canal Zone
L. M. Burns
Charlies Keightley
Canal Cone
Cyprus
Burns
Hugh Stockwell
Fox Chiis
U.N
Abu Suen
Eisenhower Names MacArthur II Ambassador to Japan
President Eisenhower selected Dogan MacArthur UH a State Department counselor to serve as ambassador to Japan. The decision follows MacArthur II's tenure in senior diplomatic roles and signals a shift in U S relations with Tokyo during the era.
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MacArthur II
Augusta
Eisenhower
Dogan MacArthur UH
State Department
Japan
Maryland Governor declines Pearl Harbor Day proclamation
Baltimore Governor McKeldin refused to proclaim December 7 as Pearl Harbor Day in Maryland. He told Life magazine publisher Walter Newskell that Maryland honors victories over invasions rather than attacks. He noted the anthem was written by a Marylander and celebrates the flag's endurance.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
Maryland
Asian Cultural Exchange Foundation
Walter Newskell
Life Magazine
Hleishell
MechKeldin
Pearl Harbor
Mecheldin
Fort McHenry
Pier Blast in Brooklyn Claims Nine Lives
A Brooklyn pier blast and fire killed nine people and injured 247 as flames fed on a pile of foam rubber and hazardous cargo. Fire officials planned a full investigation amid sabotage probes, with witnesses recounting a sudden sheet of flame and a collapse of pier structures.
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New York
Brooklyn
Lower Manhattan
Financial District
Edward F. Cavanagh Jr
FBI
Cavanagh
Cesina
Quiet
Safiety
U S Says Aggression Will Not Be Tolerated in Middle East
U S officials told Syria it will tolerate no further aggression in the region. Ambassador James Moose reportedly conveyed the policy to Premier Sabri Assali in a 90 minute talk, stressing support for Middle East independence and a peaceful international atmosphere.
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Damascus
Syria
United States
Middle East
James Moose
Sabri Assali
Assali Soid
Moose
America
Wrenuer
Aler
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
Aviv
Ben-Gurion
Russia
Tsrael
Women honor Hungarian dead in Heroes' Square clash
In Budapest thousands of women pressed forward to lay flowers on the tomb of Hungary's unknown soldier as Russian troops fired warning shots. A woman was wounded lightly and taken to a hospital as crowds faced armored cars and roadblocks.
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Budapest
Hungary
Buibassy
Stalin Street
Junior And United Firemen Nominate Year's Officers
The Junior Fire Company No. 2 met to ballot officers for January 7, 1957 with no contests. Retiring treasurer Francis B. Sappington is succeeded by Austin M. Fogle. numerous nominees for president, vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, directors, and other posts are listed along with committee roles. The United Steam Fire Engine Company also nominated officers for five contests at the same January meeting, including president, vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and directors, with long lists of nominees and several specialties noted. Shuffleboard was added in the social room and new members were welcomed.
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Francis B. Sappington
Aus Itin M. Fogle
Fogle
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Russell H. McCain
Marion Talley
Harry
Schroeder
Charles E. Troxel
Melvin Fox
Ernest Reeder
Lewis Engle
John Davis
Harry Yinger
Olver Harding
Charles
F. Bell
Francis Davis
Chester Hamilton
Martin Walsh
Howard Walch Bay Spurrier
James Walsh
George Waltz
United Steam Fire Engine Company
Alton Y. Bennett
James Marrone
William M. Storm
Edward D. Storm
William M. Moore
Ellis C. Carty
William A
Boome Jr
Arthur R. Hoffman
John L. Barber
Robert L. Smith
Monroe R. Poole
Norman JF. . Rhoderick
Lewis B. Marman
Magaha
Herman B. Miller
W. Verl
Egypt
Richard
Walter K. Forney
Josephs
Atlantic
Hooper
Johnson
B. Stein-Aliance
Haus Jr
George A. Smith Jr
Kenneth L. Willard
Charles E. Heftner
Franklin E. White Sr
Rodney L. Shankle
Jack W. Droneburg
Gene J. Droneburg
Paul A. Despeaux
Jimmy R. Willis
William H. Hoffman
Melvin Haugh
Thomas E. Carbaugh
Elmer A. Hull
James W. Stockman
William C. Staley
Emory C. Rhoderick
Leonard C. Thomas
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Ernest A. Dettbarn
William E. Silance
George Federline
Charles D. Sheffield
Prestige Of Eden At New Law Belief
London reports a Suez crisis hangover as Prime Minister Eden faces plummeting prestige after the Egypt withdrawal. In Parliament, Conservatives seek confidence votes amid Labor pressure while Britain braces for an economic emergency and potential pound instability. Officials warn of bills totaling hundreds of millions from oil losses to shipping costs.
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London
Suez
Eden
Egypt
House of Commons
Labor
Canal Zone
Britain
Middle East
South Africa
Asia
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for the sale of several properties. The Stups sold to the Spaldings a home on Frederick Avenue for about $11,500. The Kippells sold to the Jenkins a Lewistown district property for about $11,000. The Seisss sold to the Eylers a Bre Havage avenue site in Thurmont for about $10,000. The Thornton s sold to the Jacksons a 2.2 acre parcel on Maryland 735 between Ayttstown and Monrovia for about $7,000.
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Howard
Z. Stup
Floyd
W. Spalding
Frederick Avenue
John H. Kipp
Thomas G. Jenkins
Lewistown
Francis L. Seiss
G. Meade Eyler
Bre Hiage Avenue
Thurmont
R. Lamon Thurston
Elmer W. Jackson
Maryland
Ayattstown
Monrovia
New Market District
Deer Slaying Drops Sharply in Big County Totals
The Frederick hunting season reports a drop in kills on day two with only seven deer tallied by midafternoon at Snook's store Lewistown, contrasting with opening day totals. Hunters again filled the woods in good weather as the season nears sunset, with many bulls still expected to be counted but not near Monday totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Snook’s
Lewistown
Cran Jay
Christmas Carol Sunday Night Program and City Street Work Deferred
A spring deferral announced for several resurfacing projects including East Church Street and North Court Street. Fazler Company awarded a $9 325 contract for an inch-thick blacktop job. Also noted are events: a Christmas Carol reading at Calvary Methodist Church with a 7 0 pm start and a 6 15 pm fellowship dinner, plus Red Cross relief worker Chester Page heading to Vienna to assist Hungarian refugees.
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City Hall
Fazler Company
East Church Street
Writ Second Strom
Rey
Calvary Methods Church
Meiages
Women’s Society of Christian Service
McHall
Vienna
Washington
Chester Page
Kensington, Md
Directa
American Red Cross Disaster Services
Russia
Yale Lighting Contest Opened by Frederick Junior Chamber
The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce will open its annual residential Christmas lighting contest December 5, announced by committee chair T Meade Felton. Winners receive local prizes, with the first place entry advancing to General Electric’s nationwide 35,000 dollar Christmas light contest. Deadline for entries is December 26, with voting December 27 at 8 p.m., for homes within Frederick city limits.
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Frederick
Hegutey Frederick
Fredets
U S Sues to Break Up Owens-Illinois National Container Merger
The Justice Department filed in Toledo federal court to block the Owens-Illinois Glass and National Container merger. It argues the combination would substantially lessen competition in glass containers and seeks divestiture of National Container stock.
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Washington
Justice Department Today
National Container Corp of
New York City
Owens-Hlinuis Glass Co
Toledo
Ohio
Federal District Court
Toleno
Gen
Brownell
Owensiinos
General Container Field
Owens-Hlingis
National Container
Wetahan Trenty Oh Hut
Owens-Illinois
Es Change
Baltimo re bank heist linked to accomplice claim
The US FBI complaint names Doroths Frames Barsnaid as principal accomplice in the attempted robbery of the Fidelity Bank and Trust on Abe Bidiman Avenue. The case accuses aiding and abetting the crime and lists charges connected to the Baltimore bank incident.
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Baltimore
PBI
Vedi
Athae
eeGniets
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Carbondale
Aaron Wilson
Urania
Sino Hong Kong
Red Cross
Hong Kong
Red China
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Wilson
Boston Tavern
Carly
Portsmouth
Ching
Nnit
Burten Clinton
Teun F.Y
Clinton
Francis Moore
Paul Turner
Cuba
Uhm Congress
Una
Hague
Netherlands
Camert
Junior and
United Firemen
New Law
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Waly 2
Lauris Norstad
Natonew
Europe
West Wall
Uae
Yale
U. S
Yost Pritul OF
Atl In
Segregation
Neste
Sid
Servantal Gamierenes
Howard Garype
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Ibe
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