Train wreck in Graceham causes $200000 damage
A locomotive and 18 cars of a Western Maryland Railroad derailed about 1 a.m. near Graceham amid heavy snow. Five tanker cars carried about 50 000 gallons of liquid asphalt, with two car carriers of 30 new autos also derailed. Officials said no injuries. cause under investigation as cleanup would take days.
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Reward Offered For Killer Of Two Girls In Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Tennessee AP report the governor in Nashville and local merchants respond to a $3,000 state reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed Deborah Lynn Ray nine and Phillis Louette Serbers eight or nine who were found beaten to death near a city refuse house while playing with discarded balls. Police say the crime was brutal and likely committed with a blunt instrument.
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Deborah Bynn Ray
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Vmondax
Officials Seek Extension on Valley Elementary School Bid
Frederick County commissioners asked for extra time to study the Valley Elementary School bid from Demery Brothers Co of Gaithersburg, amounting to 672,343 dollars. The bid was accepted earlier, with extension pending past early January. architect Nelson says latest negotiations yield a significantly lower package, though details await board presentation.
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Valley Elementary School
Demery Brothers Co
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Catoctin Bligh School
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Nelson
Dr. Carnachan Jr
Board of Education
Carnachan
Insurance Premiums Halt Frederick City Buses
Frederick city buses remained idle as the transit company suspended service for a second time this year over unpaid insurance premiums. Mayor Jonn A Derr planned talks with Frederick Transit Co president Brantley F Keeney to find a solution. The DMV seized five plates for two months behind on a $500 monthly policy, with seizure first occurring in March under previous owners. Keeney, who took over in July, said the firm has faced long standing financial trouble. Schoolchildren lose essential transport, and officials seek emergency options as Keeney vows to pursue additional financing and temporary operations.
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Brantley F Keenes
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U S Exploring Ways To Extend Viet Truce
Washington officials report U S efforts to extend the Christmas Vietnam truce into a long term cease fire under agreed conditions. Reactions from Communist negotiators are negative and prospects for broader talks appear slim. Ambassador Goldberg asked Thant to seek cease fire discussions and ease bombing pressures during the holiday season.
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Water Quality Hearing Flags Needed Revisions in Frederick
A Monday hearing by the Water Resources Department in Winchester Hall examined Frederick Citys sewage disposal plant. Officials argued the Venocacy plant could meet proposed water quality standards after enlargements, with state and federal support anticipated to aid in meeting targets for recreation, wildlife, and agricultural use. Local leaders urged timely action and emphasized potential burdens on the county if standards proved costly.
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Monocacs
Frederick
George K. Smith
Cty
Winchester Hall
Bowden
James Ho Grove
Prederton
Metoon
Tetan
Samitars
Etaniva
Grove
Richard D. Hammond Nan Mae
Fredenen Chantre. of Commerce
Frederick L. J. Brusius
Jets Smash North Viet Buildup in Demolished Zone
Saigon reports high flying bombers continuing the US campaign to crush North Vietnamese buildup. Stratotankers concentrate in the southern buffer zone as Ardenean fighters press the air war with numerous missions. Heavy clashes and interceptor battles persist north of Hanoi with high weather limits on flight time.
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Nuclear bomb test shakes Nevada site during blast
In a distant nuclear test near a Nevada location, a subterranean blast lasting about a minute with a two minute sauna-like atmosphere produced a visible wake. Reports say the shock wave was felt at a central testing area, marking a powerful underground detonation with impacts reaching surrounding facilities.
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Ovbars
Nevada
Snow Storm Triggers Early Schools Close in Frederick County
A major snowstorm prompts a county wide snow emergency plan at 10 am and closes all public schools early. Four inches in downtown Frederick and higher in surrounding towns bring traffic gridlock on US 70 and US 15. Two tractor trailer crashes near Brad dock Mountain block US 40, sending two women to Frederick Memorial Hospital for injuries. Dozens of vehicles slide or pile up across I-270 corridor, with warnings issued by State Police as crews respond to slick roads and reduced visibility.
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