Truckers Challenge PSC Over Petroleum Transport Transfer
A group of truckers filed suit in circuit court seeking to block the Public Service Commission of Maryland from approving a permit transfer from Edward G. Pickett to Stewart Petroleum Company. They warn a large Stewart operation could corner the petroleum market and harm public welfare, citing 35 tractors and ten more units. Plaintiffs include James R. Hahn d b a Hahn Transportation, Motor Tank Lines, Rand's Transport, Baltimore Tank Lines, and others. defendants are Stanford Hoi Frances V. DuPont and Albert E. L. Sklar for the PSC. The suit argues the transfer was approved without proper evidence or hearing, seeks nullification of the order, and a permanent injunction against Stewart Petroleum. The filing lists Samuel W. Barrick as attorney.
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Public Service Commission of Maryland
Tueckers
Public Service Commission
Edward G. Pickett
Stewart Petroleum Company
Pickett
Stewart
Stewart Company
Lsted
James R. Hahn
D.b
Hekn Transportation Company
New Market
Motor Tank Lines, Inc
Baltimore
Rand’s Transport, Inc
Linthicum
John J. Germenko
George I. Halter
Baltimore Tank Limes
Catonsville Junction
Maryland Tank Truck Carriers, Inc
Stanford Hoi
Frances V. DuPont
Albert EL. Sklar
Stew. Petroleum Company
Pickett Company
Samuel W. Barrick
Starving War Bride Finds Aid From Americans in Fort Worth
In Milan a composer died at 90. In Texas the story follows Marie Mackey a starving war bride with two young daughters Bev erly and Judy found help after police and locals rallied. Officer Haddix and community donations supplied food money and a Christmas display lifting their spirits.
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Milan
Italy
Carlo Lombardo
Franz Lebar
Fort Worth
Tex
Lombardo
Marie Mackey
Jhhildren
Haddix
Beverly
Judy
Marie
George Somers
First Congregational Church
Poisonous fumes blamed for two West Side deaths
Chicago police traced two child deaths to inhalation of lead vapor from old auto battery casings used as fuel. Dozens of residents, including children and adults, were overcome Sunday night as investigators warned against collecting discarded battery cases from a vacant lot. Lorraine Edwards, 2, and Johnnie Edwards, 18 months, were identified as victims.
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Chicago
West Side
Lorraine Edwards
Mabel Ed ‘Wards
Johnnie Edwards
George Edwards
Steel Talks Reopen Amid Deadlock As Talks Resume
Washington AP reports union and steel company negotiators meet for the first time in 110 days amid renewed union demands. U.S. Steelworkers cite recent aluminum settlements as a benchmark while Kaiser Steel Co. is noted in the wage discussion.
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Union and Steel Company
Uasion
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers
Chicago
McDonald
Etter
Ism
Kaiser Steel Co
Jkc
Donald
Kaiser
Automobile Strikes 2 Young Boys in Narrow Escape
Two boys Calvin Miller and Gary Miller were hit while crossing US 404 at Old Braddock. Noah Refauver Jr. swerved to avoid them, but his 1957 Oldsmobile struck the right front fender. Both boys, admitted with bruises, escaped serious injury. no charges against the driver.
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Frederick Memorial
US 404
Old Braddock
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Calvin Richard Miller Jr
Gary Allen Miller
Sons of
Airs
Richard Miller
Noah Edward Refauver Jr
RFD
Middleftown
Kefauver
Carl R. Mauzy
Keffauver
Calvin
Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal to Slight Rise
The forecast from The Associated Press shows temperatures averaging near normal with a rise to about three degrees above normal. Day to day changes are small with expected precipitation totaling one fifth of an inch or less by Saturday. Normal highs range from 38 to 45 and lows from 24 to 31.
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Associated Press
Outbreak of Package Thefts Across City Streets
Police warn residents after a surge of thefts from parked cars and deliveries. Officers assign extra patrols to parking areas but admit watching every vehicle is impossible amid heavy traffic. The report also notes other crimes, including a motorist arrested for operating with a revoked license and disobeying a police order.
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Harold Franklin Burke
West South Street
Burke
Keneth Cashour
Jai
Eisenhower Welcomed by Franco in Madrid Fiesta
President Eisenhower arrives in Madrid for a multi continent tour and a famed welcome by Generalissimo Francisco Franco. Crowds jam streets and balconies as flags and banners honor the visit amid a festive atmosphere despite cold rain. Franco and Eisenhower ride together with banners and portraits on display.
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Eisenhower
Madrid
Francisco Franco
Paris
Nikita S. Khrushchev
U.S
Torrejon
Spain
Plaza de Esbana
Europe
Mane
Explosions Hit Russian Exiles in Munich
Explosives rocked the living quarters of a Russian exile group in Munich with all residents away. Police say bombs appeared to be thrown by Communist agents, unclear if intended to scare or kill. No injuries reported. In Salzburg, Jaroslav Nemec, accused of poisoning staff at Radio Free Europe Munich, is on vacation for Christmas in Czechoslovakia.
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Germany
Salzburg
Austria
Meral
Jaroslav Nemec
Radio Free Europe
Nemec
Czechoslovakia
City to open bids for largest storm sewer project
Bids for the Ninth street and Motters avenue storm sewer project will be opened publicly at City Hall by the City Engineer. The $200000 project drains most of the northern city area, running under East street and the railroad to Peter's Lane. The Benjamin E Beavin Company of Baltimore served as consultants. The water tank foundation contract is about 85 percent done, with start dependent on steel dispute settlement. Dewey Jordan handles the water tank foundation and Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel handles tank construction.
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Ninth Street
Motters Avenue
Peter’s Lane
East Street
Little League
Pall Park
Ninthstreet
Hood College Farm
Seventh Street
Gaither H. Sykes
Benjamin E. Beavin Company
Baltimore
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Sykes
Dewey Jordan
Pittsburgh Des Moines 'Steel Company
Ex Suitor of Princess Margaret Weds Ex Suitor in Brussels
Peter Townsend, once linked to Princess Margaret, married Marie-Luce Jamagne, 20, in Brussels at noon. Townsend, 44, had been divorced. Anglican law bars remarriage while the former spouse is alive. Townsend’s romance with Margaret ended four years ago, and his new wife was his secretary. In Copenhagen seven Danes including Communist party members were convicted of spying for East Germany with prison terms from 18 months to five years.
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Brussels
Belgium
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Marie-Luce
Jamagne
Antwerp
Townsend
Church of England
Copenhagen
Denmark
Communist Party
East Germ
Hammarskjold Leaves For African Tour
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold departs by air for a tour covering 23 African territories and nations to be conducted during the coming weeks.
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Stockholm
Sweden
API— U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Air
Nehru Rejects Chou En Lai Offer On Border Talks
Prime Minister Nehru spurned Chou En Lai’s proposal for a top level meeting over the India China border dispute. He said preliminary talks are needed and seeks a fuller explanation of Chinese claims before any summit. He also noted signs of possible easing in a CBS interview and U.S. News cover.
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India
Nehru
Chou Rar
Enlai
China
Penping
Chou
Rangoon
Burma
Chan
Fey
Washington
Cbs-Tv
Face
Chou En-lai
U.S. News
World Report
Soviet Union
Red China
Thurmont Bank Expands Capital Stock With Dividend and Sale
The Thurmont Bank increased its capital stock after approving a 100 percent stock dividend and selling 3 000 additional shares. Outstanding shares rose from 3 000 to 15 000, boosting par value from 50 000 to 150 000. Officials say rapid community growth and high demand drove the enlargement to better serve the area. Thomas E. Steffer notes strong shareholder participation and broad community confidence.
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Thurmont Bank
Farmer's and Mechanics Citizens National Bank
Mumiy
Thomas E. Steffer
Bank
No White Christmas In Sight For State
Marylanders were told there would be no white Christmas as of now. A light snow moved into Garrett County but no heavy coverage was expected and it was predicted to bypass the rest of the state as it drifted through Pennsylvania and New York. The five day forecast called for near average temperatures with highs of 38 to 45 and overnight lows of 24 to 31, with no snow expected.
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Baltimore
Weather Bureau
West Three Issue Communique Calls for April 7 Summit
The Western Big Three issued a communique on talks with Khrushchev calling a four power summit for April 7 to address Berlin and East West tensions. They reaffirmed four power rights and ruled out adding powers or changing the occupation status without four power agreement. Adenauer attended the meeting but will not join Khrushchev at the conference table.
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Russia
Germany
China
India
Berlin
West Berlin
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Khrushchev
East Berlin
North Atlantic Council
Harold Macmillan
Charles de Gaulle
Korrrad Adenauer
Found Not Guilty In Assault Case
Ronald Fritz owner of the Friendly B restaurant on West Patrick street was found not guilty of assault and battery on taxi driver Wayne S Michael by Magistrate Byron W Thompson this morning. Testimony said Fritz ejected Michael for vulgar language. Michael claimed threats and a kidney hit. Cooks corroborated but did not see a strike. The assault case against Wilbur Guy Carty was dismissed when his wife refused to testify. Billfold Stolen Police report states Roger Harley’s billfold was taken by a pickpocket at Greyhound bus terminal as he prepared to travel to West Virginia with his son.
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Ronald Fritz
West Patrick Street
Wayne S. Michael
Byron W. Thompson
Fritz
Michael
M. E. Fogle
Fri
Wilbur Guy Carty
Roger Harley
West Virginia
Grey‘nound
Hariev
Frederick City Budget Sees Revenue Rise For 1960
The Frederick city budget for 1960 projects total revenues of 1 329 945. The general fund totals 1 154 945 99 with 175 000 from 1959 surplus. Tax revenue is 864 966 47 from the city tax rate. Water and sewer fund totals 388 250 including a 25 000 surplus. Property valuation stands at 52 416 150, with a rate yielding about 5 241 61 per cent. Expenditures include debt service 236 276 75 and departments of government works welfare safety parks.
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Frederick
Ferest
Mary_ land
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Welfare
Department of Public Safety
Department of Parks
Hood College Student Killed in Auto Crash
A Hood College sophomore Judith Van Groll Nelson, 19, was killed when a 1938 Nash crashed into a utility pole and building on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Driver Barbara Ann Brydlander, 19, is in serious condition at Washington Hospital. police have not yet determined the crash cause. Nelson was home for Christmas and had transferred from a Roanoke, Virginia school.
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Hood College
Bethesda
Old Georgetown Road
Montgomery County
Judith van Groll Nelson
Alf .Z. Nelson
Aberdeen Road
Hood
Roanoke
Barbara Ann Brydlander
Washington Hospital
Redlander
Farah Diba Becomes Queen of Iran in Monaco Style Ceremony
In Tehran, 21 year old Farah Diba married Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in a Moslem ceremony at the Hall of Mirrors. The Paris educated commoner becomes Queen Farah Pahlavi as Iran hopes she bears an heir and removes the shadow of past marriages.
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Tehran
Iran
Farah Diba
Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Marble Palace
Farah Pahlevi
Paris
Hall of
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