Political move to elect Elmer Cook Speaker in Baltimore
Democratic leaders held conferences at Rennert and Union Trust in Baltimore shaping a plan to nominate Elmer J. Cook of Baltimore County for Speaker of the next House. Backers include Senator Smith and the Baltimore city organization with support from Representative J. F. C. Talbott and the Baltimore county delegation.
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Rennert and Union Trust
Baltimore
Elmer J. Cook
Baltimore County
Cook
Senator Smith
Baltimore City
J. F.C. Talbott
Frederick Clay
Glenn H. Worthigton
B. Cox
York
Frederick
Cox
M . W. Wheeler
New City
Frerick County
Examusburg
Paul Kussmaus
Gerson Myers
Derr
Tessas. Guy
William Firor
Thurmont
University of Georgia
Athens
Department of Horti
Middletown
Braddock
the Reformed Church
New Year Reflections on War, Labor, and Freedom
The piece reviews 1961 lessons from Vietnam Laos and global unrest, notes unemployment at 1 in 15 and labor strife over a 20 hour week, and urges stronger anti Communism and proactive defense to win the new year 1962 in a blunt, opinionated tone. The author presses readers to embrace offensive strategy and social reform to restore sanity and justice.
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Defense Department
Twenty Years Ago From The News Post December 28 1351
United States and Filipino troops hold lines against the Japanese on Luzon. A tin mining center north of Singapore has fallen to the enemy. Navy reports U S submarines sunk two ships and a destroyer suffered minor damage. Official action includes a White House defense conference and WPA manpower needs. Nurses are urged to register for emergency service. Hood College basement flooded by pranksters. Moscow radio reports a Baltimore shooter and his mother at religious observances.
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United States
Luzon
Singapore
NAVY
Far East
U.S
WPA
Frederick Dual Highwa
Police
Army
Roosevelt
White House
Frederick County
Dorothy F. McBride
R.N
E. C. Kefauver
Frederick County Council of Defense
Strawn Cottage
Hood College
Albert Houff
Pledge of Allegiance Recited in Indiana Theater Scene
Local limited text notes a pledge of allegiance moment involving a mouse actor named Jamey Senar and figures such as Alex Se nat. in an Indiana setting. The fragment hints at a performance or film event with stage directions and parental involvement.
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Star
Indiana
Alex Senat
Jamey Senar
Thusiay
New Year Outlook for Frederick Plans Major City Projects
City Engineer Bob Whiteford reveals 1962 promises progress for Frederick after a three year public works surge. Top priorities include City Hall renovation, Virginia avenue extension, Baughman’s lane extension, off street storm drains, sewer upgrades, Apple avenue improvements, Water street bridge replacement, and housing or shop relief at Light Plant property. Some steps already underway with Virginia avenue extension contracted to M J Grove Lime Co division of Flintkote. proposals due January 10.
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Frederick
Bob
Whiteford
Jake Ramsburg
Virginia Avenue
Baughman’s Lane
Seventh Street
Grant Place
Wilson Place
Toll Gate Avenue
East Street
Peters Jane
East Fifteenth Street
Apple Avenue
Water Street
City Hall
Baughman's
City Hall Renova tion Plan Aims At Expanded Public Space
Frederick plans to renovate the City Hall building to provide new office space for the accounting and engineering departments and to create a larger council chamber. The project includes using the first-floor area from the old market house site and improving downtown street lighting. A wedding also announced, Joanne Rebecca Smith and William L Davenport wed December 24 in Creagerstown with plans to reside in Richmond.
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City Hall
Pubiic
Accounting
Engineering
Joanne Rebecca Smith
Richmond
William L. Davenport
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Creagerstown
Miss Smith
Josephine Free Gills
Thurmont
Joseph L. Smith
California
Davenport
Marie E. Davenport
William P. Davenport
Charles A. Pollard
John Gills
Masten Long
Russell DB. Long Jr
Edwin Free
Delbert Null Farm Improvement Leads Nine County Permits
Eight county construction permits totaling 29150 were approved by the Assessment Office on Thursday. Delbert Null owns the farm at Ellerton where 2000 dollars of new construction is planned. Harriet and Delbert Null receive two permits for sheds on Harp Hill Road near Ellerton Bridge.
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Delbert 8. Null
Myersville
Ellerton
Harriet
Delbert Null
Harp Hill
Ellerton Bridge
Willis Lane
James A. Davis
North Market Street
Frederick
Charles S. Trezoning
RFD
Lakeview Drive
Russell Tregoning
Etzler Road
Clara M. Beans
Melvin C. Zecker
Burkitsville
Dunkard Church Road
Broad Run
Car Crash Damages Estimated At 500 Dollars Near Myersville
A vehicle collision on Spruce Run Road near Garfield Road shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday caused about 500 dollars in total damage. Ira E. Lewis, 37, of Myersville, failed to stop on a slippery downgrade and hit Herbert Johnson, 31, also of Myersville, head on. Johnson’s car sustained roughly 300 dollars in damage, while Lewis’s vehicle was about 200 dollars damaged. No injuries were reported. Trooper N W Alexander of State Police investigated.
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Wolfsville
N. W. Alexander
Spruce Run Road
Garfield Road
Ira E. Lewis
RFD 2
Myersville
Herbert Johnson
Johnson
Lewis
Probing Death Under Way In Odenton Child, 14 Months Old
An Anne Arundel County police probe focuses on the death of Karen Lymm Asbury, 14 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter W Asbury of Odenton. She died at a hospital after being brought in by her grandmother. doctors had not yet examined her. A separate report notes a car collision on West Patrick Street in Annapolis damaging Clifford Seville’s parked car and the stolen Weissman vehicle. Weissman’s car sustained about 9000 dollars in damage and the driver fled.
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FT. Meade, Md
Karen Lymm Asbury
Walter W. Asbury
Odenton
Anne Arundel County
Clifford Seville
West Patrick Street
Jack Weissman
Weissman
Reasons For Building Pool At New High School
Essay by Jack Griffin argues for a school pool at Gov. Troma Johnson High School. He contends the pool could be added at about half the estimated cost and would reuse existing gym facilities, locker rooms, and heating. He says swimming deserves educational status and develops discipline and teamwork.
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New High School
Jack Griffin
West Junior High School
Gov. Troma Johnson High School
Frederick County pool use to boost youth safety and fitness
Community groups would gain access to a pool for water safety and youth projects. Red Cross lessons exist but limited hours at the Frederick pool hinder broad access. private and public options are unaffordable for many residents while volunteers and organizations propose broader use.
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Scouting Movement
Frederick County
Red Cross
Frederick Pool
YMICA
Sciovis
Sunien
Automihe
Ferimhae Oy
Griffin
An Ta i to Niet n Goa Danes
An Ta i to Niet n Goa Danes report on party activities in Pangim focusing on senior candidates and regional outreach plans. Local organizers emphasize coalition efforts and voter mobilization ahead of upcoming municipal events.
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Pangim
Goa
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