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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
7
Temperature sits around ten above in the region with no snow or rain seen this week. The weather bureau forecasts a 40 degree high today and a chilly, fair sequence with a possible skating weekend if cold snaps hold.
The Maryland holiday period ended with 12 deaths from Friday to Monday due to multiple accidents. Baltimore area fatalities included James Nelson and Edmund R Elliott, both local men, with other deaths reported or pending confirmation as investigations continued. Maybelle Virwma Carlisle, 39, died after being struck near Flag Town while crossing US 1. A racing figure associated with the Baltimore News Post died late, Gale Marsland, noted for his long tenure.
The weather outlook shows mild overall conditions with a drop in temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic region about 20 degrees from 24 hours earlier. Coldest readings were in New England and Michigan near 10 degrees, with a freezing line from northern North Carolina through the central U S, while a warming trend is expected in the Midwest and rain remains light along the Pacific Coast.
Over 800 children from about 170 families received toys and cheer Saturday night through the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Christmas project. Some 6000 items of various kinds were distributed by chair Wilbur W. Baker and a volunteer team after months at the Winchester toy shop repairing and sorting donations from individuals and local businesses. The effort also provided books, games, candy, and oranges, with county residents in need asked to request toys for Santa. Roles for Legion members included supervision and shop leadership by William H. Muller and Rodney Lentz, with many legionnaires named in the project.
An American Airlines DC-10 carrying 46 aboard made an emergency landing at Breece Canyon Airport in southern Utah after a possible engine problem. The crew arranged a replacement flight to New York, with the original passengers transferred.
A 4 to 10 percent page booklet issued by a House subcommittee aims to expose the Communist Party USA as a controlled, conspiratorial force tied to the Soviet Union. It cites SACB findings from 1953 noting direct Soviet influence and alleges deliberate misinformation to mislead the American public.
Heavy rains flood the Feather River region for a second time near Yuba City in north central California. California and Oregon suffer deaths as flood waters surge and recede, with 29 dead in California and 12 in Oregon, while many are missing or evacuated. Federal aid and Red Cross assistance are mobilized, with promised long term relief as the area braces for another crest and continued health precautions.
Baltimore officials say the Department of Public Improvements will accelerate the state building program next year with 40 projects slated for contract by summer end costing about 22.5 million dollars. Projects include the Baltimore State Office Building, Annapolis office building, University of Marsland Library, Rosewood facilities for emotionally disturbed children, Springfield and Towson state facilities, and a Boys Village campus expansion as part of a broader plan. A separate Canada accident wave killed 17 and injured dozens in crashes and a burglary case near US 49 yielded 1,535 dollars.
Ten days of heavy rain and the Eel and Humboldt rivers flood Humboldt County creating mud encrusted pastures, washed away towns like Klamath and Klamath Glen, damaged roads, left nearly 2,000 homeless and hundreds missing or dead, with communities evacuated and relief efforts by Civil Defense, Red Cross, and Salvation Army bringing aid and Christmas toys to displaced children.
The Fredenth Memorial Hospital hosted a Christmas event where patients of all ages received gifts and face paints from Santa. Volunteers distributed candy canes and ornaments, brightening a tense hospital season. Performances by local figures energized the ward as staff kept spirits up. One patient, a child, was treated after a serious illness but is now recovering at home with family.
New York reports the sale of NEQ Studios entire film library to C&C Super Corp for 35.2 million dollars. The deal covers 30 years of RKQ Radio Pictures output and includes 740 feature films and over 1,000 shorts. General Teleradio Inc sold the library and retains rights for six cities while RKO imposes a three year theatrical window on most titles.
Narcotics officers led by Kemal Sain raided a Turkish mountain area near Kukkale on Christmas Day seizing FH pounds of opium bound for the United States market. The operation involved undercover agents and high level Turkish police. value in the United States would have been substantial. Also reported: Robert Garland, notable actor and former drama critic, has died. Samuel David Hawkins, 22, of Oklahoma, hinted he may be the next to return to the United States.
The Legislative Council finishes its work and the Department of Legislative Reference drafts a 75 measure book for the General Assembly. A special session called by Gov McKeldin may address port authority legislation. a February regular session follows. Proposals include reorganizing the State Roads and Tax Commissions, unemployment benefit changes, a wiretapping ban with court orders, and issues around special committee appointments and funding for experts and research staff.
Five day outlook shows milder midweek with a warm Thursday and cooler weekend. Temperatures range from 19 in Garrett County Maryland to 20 in Southeastern Virginia and Delaware with highs up to the mid 40s in southern Maryland and Delaware.
Nationwide over 78 hours from Friday to Monday saw at least 745 traffic deaths plus six in fires and 102 in other accidents. The prior Christmas record was 556. the three day Fourth of July high was 805. Public safety officials urged sobering lessons for 1956.
ATLANTA New drugs described as mental pens for disorders including depression provide calming effects. Five drugs were noted as tranquilizers that may reveal how mind disorders arise. The statements came at a symposium of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, billed as the year’s largest science meeting.
Spelunkers announced the Floyd Collins Crystal Cave system in Kentucky is now the largest known, with 42 miles surveyed and more passages likely. A team led by Roger W. Brucker and David B. Jones reported the find to the AAAS, noting connections to nearby caves and naming Floyd Collins after the explorer who died in the cave.
A Japanese freighter Honda Maru broke up off north east Japan in 65 mph winds and 40 foot waves. Kansas City pilot Lt. Herbert Gates and his Air Force crew rescued 14 sailors from the sea, while the Ozbourne destroyed 3 sailors. Six ships remained missing with 18 crew on one vessel. Japanese villagers cheered as helicopters ferried survivors to shore amid rough seas and high winds.
In Noel Bas Ont Po the Dionne quintuplets face family strain as parents report no Xmas cards from the siblings. The father & mother recount jealous outsiders and money tied tensions while Yvonne and Bertha pursue nursing and hospital checks show full recoveries. The quintuplets each received large sums last May amid ongoing family rifts.
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