Postmaster Faces Christmas Mail Surge in Frederick
Frederick post office staff and 48 helpers battled a mountain of Christmas mail with an expected peak late Tuesday. Postmaster James Grove warned of heavy parcel and card volumes as cancellations reached 92,400 by Saturday, with anticipated totals between 120,000 and 125,000. Despite rain and wind, merchants reported stronger Saturday business and stores planned extended hours to clear the backlog.
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Two Children Injured in Route 22 Collision Near Gettysburg
A Sunday morning crash on Route 22 south of Emmitsburg injures two boys, Terry Maddow and John Maddow, aged brothers, after a passing driver collided with an oncoming vehicle. A 1955 Ford driven by Courtney Courtneys and a 1951 Pachara car were involved. Courtney was cited after the crash. Damages are estimated at 600 dollars. Magistrate hearing set for December 22 in Gettysburg.
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Mies
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Graontsburg
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Wiliam Morgan
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Calin Fo Vanidos
Morean
Courtnes
Fornitsborg
Chaoirs
Gilwtan
Heroic nurse Genevieve de Galard recalled in return home
Paris reports Genevieve de Galard the nurse who cared for defenders at Dien Bien Phu is flown home from Madagascar with her husband Captain Jean de Heaulme de Boutsock for treatment of an amoebic parasite infection. They are at Val de Grace military hospital. The couple married last June after meeting in Indochina.
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Ietimand
Reds
Hood Students To Go Home On Wednesday
Hood students depart by bus from the campus on Wednesday at 5 15 PM marking the start of Christmas vacation. Before leaving, the girls host several events including a 7 30 PM caroling in the city and a 6 PM Christmas dinner in Cob lent Hall Tuesday. After the aging, the group will meet at the Y hut for a party with faculty and student seating planned for the dinner featuring traditional dishes and a Santa visit. Classes resume January 3 at 8 00 AM.
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All College
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State Dan
Penn
Santa Clause
Vitanion
Arson Suspected in Multiple Church Fires to Stun Area
Police label two church fires definite arson and probe two more attempted blazes in Mercer County. First Methodist Church suffered heavy damage while First Barn Living Church close by sustained significant loss as dome and roof collapsed. Investigators warn a religious extremist may be behind the attacks. In a separate incident at College Park Branch bank two employees were robbed of undisclosed funds before suspects fled. FBI confirms heist details and suspects were released after questioning.
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Res
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Dteaster
Kia Pen
Ato
Donald Rishoff
Fisatlseaie
Aig
Federal Bureau of Tivesti Nation
Washinton
College Park
Traxi
Kishetts
Series Of Accidents In Frederick Over Weekend
A sequence of weekend wrecks investigated by Frederick city police left several with minor injuries and vehicles damaged. Eunice Bachman, 23, of Frederick avenue, escaped with bruises after her car collided with a sedan at East Fifth and East streets around 1 05 p.m. Saturday. the other driver Franklin Ayersartt reportedly failed to stop. Police logged damage near 200 dollars per vehicle. Additional incidents on South Carroll Street, East Patrick Street, and West All Saints Street involved improper passing, faulty lights, and parked vehicles, with total damages modest and no charges filed in most cases.
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Frederick Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Norman Trump
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East Street
Franklin Ayersartt
Lyergar
Ben Phebus
South Carroll Street
East All Saints Street
William A. Boone Jr
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Click
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Farview Avenue
Sergt
Harry Quinn
Patrick Street
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Fast Fourth Street
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South Bentz Street
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Maryland Veterans Fare Better in Housing Loans
Maryland war veterans report better access to Veterans' housing loans than most states, with 40 percent of World War II veterans obtaining loans. The House Veterans' Affairs Committee cites disparities in rural Maryland and other states, while listing counties with relatively high loan rates and noting metropolitan focus by lenders. Chairman Teague plans an early hearing to address financing inequalities amid uneven statewide distributions.
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Nixon Told To Skip Hole In Iron Curtain
Austrian and American security officials urge Vice President Nixon to avoid visiting the hole in the Iron Curtain on Austria's border with Hungary. Nixon plans a two day Vienna stop to assess refugee flows and communism risks. Details of his itinerary remain undisclosed for security reasons.
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Egypt Walks Into Trap of Its Own Making Letter to Ike Paris
A harsh open letter to President Eisenhower warns Egypt is walking into a dangerous trap tied to Arab leaders and Soviet influence. The piece argues Cairo risks alienating the West while seeking domestic strength and reform amid regional tensions and renewed calls for UN action against racism.
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Ike Nehru Confer At Gettysburg Secret Talks
President Eisenhower and Indian Prime Minister Nehru meet for private discussions at the Gettysburg area farm core to easing Washington New Delhi tensions on communism and Red China. Nehru emphasizes nonalignment while seeking U N recognition of Communist China and closer U S ties.
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Bequest In Will Of Miss Lighter Probate In Middletown
Bequest in the will of Miss Edna d Lighter, well known resident of Middletown, probated today in Orphans Court Zion Lutheran church town. The will leaves various monetary gifts including 50 to Othopeetic Sequents via K Levis, 200 to Ralph Stephens and his wife, and 50 to Edith Lighter’s sister in law. Portraits and a steeple clock are given to relatives, with the remainder divided equally between Ralph Stephens and Carlotta Hays. Executors named are Ralph Stephens and Carlotta Hays, with H Kieffer DeLauter hired to assist in administration. The date and witnesses noted.
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Harry Bussard
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Flora Miles
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Culler
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Milles
Eisenhower and Nehru In Public Passed Through Citations
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru were observed together in a ceremonial procession. Eleven cars were in the motorcade as officials, photographers, and aides moved through the route, with Getty images and editorial edits noted in coverage.
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Slaughter On Md Highways Starts Early
The Associated Press reports Maryland’s holiday highway slaughter began a week early as fatalities mounted over the weekend. The toll stood at 529, 45 more than last year at this time, with two teenaged girls among weekend crash victims in Washington County.
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Commissioners Ready To Meet With Mayor And Board
Board of County Commissioners stated they are willing to meet with Frederick’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen to discuss mutual problems. They cited a newspaper report on city county cost sharing and argued city residents bear most school and sheriff costs while rural residents fund much of county services. The county has ceased road levies, relying on state gasoline taxes and health department funding, with welfare funds largely benefiting city residents.
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Tito May Be Invited To Make Vilt To U 5
Washington sources say President Tito of Vascdavia may be invited to visit the United States. Officials note a Communist leader who broke from rings of Fascism might accept such an invitation from President Eisenhower amid recent anti Soviet sentiment in Europe.
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Ancient Car Hits Train In Phoenix Killing Eleven
A car rammed the Golden State Limited near a rural Phoenix crossing, killing eleven people and injuring others. The train continued to Union Station after a brief halt as rescuers tended to mangled bodies, including a severely injured 18 month old survivor.
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Christmas Party Delights 125 Youngsters At Winchester Hall
An early Christmas came for 125 youngsters at the Empty Stocking Association party in Winchester Hall. Candy fruits and toys were distributed with stockings, while Randall Higinbotham performed magic tricks and Paul Leave from Fort Detrick played music with a puppet show. Santa Claus visited and spoke with children about behaving. Local officials and businesses supported the event, marking a successful holiday gathering.
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Hosea
Frigid Blast Moves South Across Regions
Weather fronts push southward affecting northern and eastern areas with icy conditions. Reports describe sharp winds, cold temperatures, and potential travel disruptions as the system advances toward southern sectors.
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