Trial Monday for Brunswick robbery case in Circuit Court
One of two Baltimore men charged in the $23 685 safe robbery at Dr George Thomas Strother's Brunswick home in November is set for trial Monday in Circuit Court on burglary and grand larceny charges Elwood Rice seeks an immediate trial waiving grand jury indictment Rice companion John Henry Beardsworth remains jailed under 15 000 bond and will not be tried Monday The information charges Rice with larceny of 20 100 cash a 3 000 wing 400 chest three watches worth 50 each and a 35 pistol An anonymous tip led to arrests and recovery of some stolen property Local trials include Robert Q Stover charged with false pretense breaking and entering and larceny and James William Bartholow charged with multiple larceny counts and automobile arson The day also notes Safe Driving Day results showing fewer fatalities and injuries nationwide with 4 traffic deaths in 24 hours and many counties reporting no accidents
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Three Frederick youths held in multi store shoplifting ring
Three youths aged 13 to 15 were picked up by Frederick police in a shoplifting probe involving several stores and hundreds of dollars in toys and train equipment. Police recovered engines tracks and accessories from the youths homes. cases to be referred to juvenile authorities while the suspects remain with parents.
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Snowfall Hits Garrett County Maryland Roads Ice Covered
Garrett County in Maryland recorded one to two inches of new snow overnight with rain turning to freezing on highways. Roads officials reported all county roads covered in snow and ice and recommended chain use. Snowfall concentrated in the northern Garrett area near Frostburg, with temperatures around 25 at 9 am.
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Langer Opposes Hartan Confirmation To Supreme Court
Senator Langer of North Dakota announces he will oppose the Senate confirmation of John Marshall Hartan to the Supreme Court. He says the protest aims to highlight perceived North Dakota rights in presidential appointments and clarifies he does not impugn Hartan's integrity. Langer, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, notes Democrats control the new Congress.
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U N Demand Called Void Over Airmen Jailing
Tokyo radio dismissed the United Nations condemnation of China jailing 11 American airmen as spies as unlawful and void. An article in Peiping Daily by Lin Hsin, a professor at China People's University, is cited. The UN General Assembly had urged Hammarskjold to secure their release, with the Soviet bloc opposing the resolution. Hammarskjold requested Peiping to allow him to visit for negotiations.
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County Faces Big Suit Over Patrick Street Crash
Three Chevy Chase residents sue County Commissioners and Roscoe DeGrange for 110000 damages after a June crash on West Patrick Street near Catoctin Avenue. Zybluts claim injuries, loss of services, and medical costs from a dump truck collision, seeking 350000 for wife and 10000 for the son, with a jury trial requested. A separate $4000 claim by Hersberger family against Otis Haines arises from a Maryland accident on Route 28, alleging rear-end collision and injuries to wife and daughter, plus property loss.
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Monacacs
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Safe Driving Day in Frederick Declared Successful
Frederick residents earned praise from Chief Charles V. Main after Safe Driving Day produced a near flawless 24 hour period with only one minor accident and no serious injuries. The sole incident involved a DUI charge and a scratched fender near the Square Corner.
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Pope Pius Reveals Small Esophageal Hernia
Preliminary N-ray readings indicate Pope Pius had a small hernia of the esophagus with gas buildup. Dr. Riccardo Galeazzi Limfi called the condition of small importance and said no aneurism was found on the X-ray plates.
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West Must Rely On Its A-Weapons
Paris report says the United States backs NATO defense plans using atomic arms to deter Soviet aggression. Dulles, Mendes-France, and Eden discussed the issue as NATO ministers prepare for council talks. Gruenther seeks authority to use atomic weapons in emergencies without prior civilian approval.
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Church Building Fund Drive Surpasses Goal at Good Shepherd
The Building Fund Committee of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church reports the drive has exceeded its 317000 goal by about ten percent. Commitments total 18500 for 1955, with over 1500 received as advance pledges. Funds will boost the present building fund to enable a down payment on the last unit, with planning starting now and construction hoped within the year. Lawrence H. Wallace received a key chain and certificate of appreciation at the victory celebration.
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Blasts Hit Memphis Area Destroy Home and Apartment
Two violent blasts in Memphis Tenn wreck a seven room house and shake a nearby Broadmoor apartment building. Eight people injured and 300 displaced as gas and electrical services were shut off. Evacuation orders were lifted after crews inspected the area.
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Christmas Mailing Rush Peaks at Frederick Post Office
Cancellations on Wednesday set a new high for days before Christmas at Frederick’s post office. Postmaster James A. Grove said outbound mail may be near its peak as most cancellations are for Christmas cards. About 30 extra Christmas workers are handling the rush with extended hours and special Saturday service. Snow flurries were reported in the area with cold temperatures down to 20 at Gambull State Park and light snow possible again this weekend.
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Home Burns Fatal Fire Claims Five Children Near Walloomsar
Five children died in a house fire four miles northeast of here near Walloomsar. The father was away at work when the blaze started. Mrs Grogan escaped uninjured as neighbors aided rescue efforts amid a market report update.
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Train wreck injures fourteen near Miles City Montana
Fourteen people were hurt when sixteen cars of the Northern Pacific Mainstreeter derailed about one mile west of Miles City. A baggage car overturned and burned for hours. The fourth diesel engine appears undamaged and the train was due in Miles City around five.
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Cardinal Mindszentys Reported Release From Prison
Austrian radio citing the Catholic Press Agency in Vienna claimed Josef Cardinal Mindszentys, 62, former primate of Hungary, was released from prison in Communist Hungary a week earlier. No other sources confirmed or denied the report. Mindszentys was sentenced to life in 1918 for treason and seeking to overthrow the government in favor of a Hapsburg monarchy and trading dollars with the Vatican.
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West Virginia Airman Killed in Accident at Base
Davidson of Keyser West Virginia was killed in an air base accident at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts. The incident involved a rat casewarced event and he died at the base hospital after injuries sustained in the mishap.
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Bicycle Registration Night December in City
The Denaitment will hold bicycle registration in December with registration and inspection days set to fit those receiving bicycles as Christmas presents. Merchants and parents have called the headquarters to plan a convenient time for the new bike owners to register and be inspected.
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Nevada California Quake Reports Minor Damage Across Region
A strong early morning quake rattled northern Nevada and California, felt from Elko to San Francisco. Fallon and Lovelock areas reported light damage, while parts of Lovelock briefly suffered a power outage. Pacific Gas and Electric reported widespread felt shaking but no damage. San Diego and Los Angeles areas did not feel the tremor.
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Battle of the Bulge Anniversary Observed in Brussels
Ceremonies in Brussels mark the 7th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with dignitaries including 2nd Lt. Gen. Anthoni McAuliffe as guest of honor. Attendees included King Leopold III, Premier Wilhem Van Acker, and other officials. McAuliffe’s defense of Bastogne is cited as a turning point in World War II.
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Night Club Incident Ends in Sudden Death
Baltimore report says a man identified as Charles Clifton Reed Jr collapsed after entering a night club. Police and medical examiners prepared to determine cause of death with an autopsy by Dr. Russell S. Fischer, chief medical examiner, after he requested a doctor and was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Soviet warns France on Paris pact ratification
Moscow delivered a formal note through Foreign Minister Molotov to French Ambassador Joxe warning that ratification of the Paris agreements to rearm West Germany will annul the 1944 Soviet French mutual assistance treaty. The note accuses Mendes France government of allying with anti-Soviet groups led by the United States and cites Moscow's readiness to discuss broader regional issues including Japan and China.
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Holly Trees Raided as Christmas Greens Cut
Clarence W Reddick of Walkersville reports vandals cut and stole holly branches from three trees he grew from seed. His sister Rose confronted the intruders who fled in a car whose license number was not recorded. Enarges have been filed against at least one suspect. The loss endangers trees likely to die.
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Russia Woos Japanese in Moscow radio broadcast
R. L. Matthews dies in Montgomery West Virginia former banker and 18 year veteran of the state legislature died after a long illness at 84 in a Montgomery hospital.
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Howard County to repeat tax rate for next year
County Clerk John L. Ixlehart announced in Ellicott City Maryland that the 81.85 tax rate will be repeated for Howard County next year. The statement signals stable levies for residents despite possible budget pressures.
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