Virginia Man Killed By Vehicle on Route 240
A Virginia man, Johns Chrion Ayers, 28, of Salem, was struck on Route 240 south of Frederick Street when a vehicle veered to avoid him. The driver, George V., remained at the scene as Ayers died in the roadway. Police said Ayers appeared intoxicated and had no money. Funeral plans include services in Ewing, Virginia.
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Virginia
U.S. 240
Frederickst
Johns Chrion Ayers
Red 4
Salem. Va
Soulaooper
Jonn D. Abbot
Abbot
George v. Rfd
Bolt
Mressey Moy
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
Reva Jean Ayers
RFD
Salem
B. O. Thomas Sr
Frederick County
Frederick
M. R. Etet and Son
East Church Street
Ewing
Heart Fund Chairmen Named for 1989 Campaign
District and area chairmen were named for the 1989 Heart Fund campaign which began Monday. Co chairmen include Bruce E Cram and Dan Wasappro One Roderuck. Area leaders cover Frederick and surrounding towns with district chairs to be announced next week. Nevin Baker will serve as treasurer and Ada L Moore as publicity chair. Local event organizers include Gilbert Stroup Nathan Jacobson Trussell Hahn and the C P Telephone Company.
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Reychaen
Heart Fund
Bruce E Cram
Freder
Charles H
Grove
Cram
Dan Wasappro
Roderuck
Wailkersville
Harry Zeniz
Thurmont
Vic Hames Putman
Tuscarora
Marry
Groundhog Day Rivalry Reaches Quarryville Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania groundhog watchers celebrate Groundhog Day with rival clubs, notably Quarryville’s Limbering Groundhog Lodge led by Robert Herr, opposing Punxsutawney Pete devotees from Gobbler’s Knob. Festivities include dawn processions, silk hats, robes, and trains as they seek weather verdicts.
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Quarryville
Pennssylyvania
Pennsylvania
Ato
Lancaster City
Robert Herr
Lodge
Punxsutawney Pete
Quarryville Boys
Quarryvile
Punxsutawney Club
Avison da Lecha
Lehigh
Four Guilty Of Fraud In Jobless Pay
Four men appeared in Magistrate Court for unemployment overpayments totaling 319 dollars. Augustus Palm Harry Fogle John Proctor and Nelson Saxon pleaded guilty to fraud after failing to report part time work. Palm faced a small fine while Proctor and Saxon received higher penalties. Saxon also worked full time while collecting benefits. A separate order required John Shi to pay seven dollars weekly for child support in a foster home. a Maryland Trammer School resident received a collar and a quarter daily and one year supervision.
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Augustus P. Palm
West Sixth Street
Harry R. Fogle
Lantz Eng
John J. Proctor
Nelson Saxon
Doub
Byron W. Thompson
Department of Unemployment Security
Saxon
Ohn J. Shi
North Market Street
Children’s Aid Sostem
Maryland
Wild Goose Visits Resident On Second Street
Mrs. Hanna found a large grey wild Canadian goose with green neck dabs at her Second Street home. The bird behaved restlessly and left before police or further inquiry, leaving close resemblance to Windsor sightings in her memory.
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Ieralix
Second Street
Hanna
Windsor
Four Hurt In Three Car Crash On East Street
Police report a three vehicle collision early this morning on East Street near East Fourth Street injuring four people. Burras drove a 1952 Mercury and was charged with reckless driving after a chain impact damaged a 1952 Cadillac and a 1951 Packard. one resident treated for forehead wound and facial lacerations.
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E Ted
Hay
East Street
East Fourth Stree
Nork
Rich
Burras
Frederick Memorial
Glenda Ann Bur
Shirley Ann Burras
East Seventh Street
Shafer
Packard
Homer H. Mercer
Mercer
Eui
United Ambulance
T8aansport
Cpl. P
New Market Fire Company Holds Election
The New Market Volunteer Fire Company elected officers including President Franklin Smith and Fire Chief James L. Want, with other posts filled by Charles Pool Craigs Wil, Ralph Brashear, Eugene Zimmerman and Lucien Falconer among a long list of names. The department reported answering 101 calls in 1959 including 22 field area incidents, 10 chimney fires, and 2 oil stove explosions. ROUTINE BUSINESS Only routine Mt Airy meeting business as Mayor Frank Harpel presided.
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New Market
Kennedy to file in Maryland in push for delegates
Kennedy arrives in Maryland for a news conference and plans to file papers on Secretary of State Tom Finan desk. He aims to win Maryland's two Democratic convention delegates while facing possible Wisconsin and Texas delegate maneuvers. Fire crews reported minor damage from a chimney fire at a residence on Hart's Alley.
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John F. Kennedy
Massathetts
Marland
Star
Tom Finan
Democratic Nation
Kennedy
Maryland
Tanes
Harold Grady
Baltimore
Grady
Jack Bell
Washington
Texas
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
De Gaulle seeks free France and Algeria amid revolt
Paris reports President de Gaulle requesting Parliament authorize a free France and Algeria for months with special powers to decree. Cabinet decrees face ratification after recess as insurgents in Algiers surrender leaders Lagaillarde and Ortez amid a tense political crisis and military actions in the capital. Market rebound follows losses as trading resumes.
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Paris
Chales de Gaulle
France
Algeria
de Gautlle
Senate
Pierre Lagaillarde
Sante
Algiers
Lagaillarde
National Assembly
Une
Fort
Joseph Ortiz
de Gaulle
Michel Debre
Mrs Getzandanner 96 Prefers Life Over Ageing
Ed Albaugh profiles Mrs. Getzandanner born in Lewistown on a Civil War era farm. She recalls a farm girl youth, includes references to historical events, and notes her move to Frederick after her husband’s death. Gov Tawes’s birthday wish is mentioned as improbable given her age.
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Ed Albaugh
Rutte Fredeford
Eoor
Hex
Getzandanner
Lewistoun
Lewis ¢ Fown
Castor
Fredenck
Third Street
Vice-President of A. T. and T. Dies
Dr. James W. McRae aged 49 vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph collapsed and died on a sidewalk near 54th Street and 5th Avenue in New York City while en route to a conference at the Savoy Hilton Hotel. He was associated with the company in a top leadership role.
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New York
James W. McRae
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
S4th Street
Sth Avenue
Savoy Hulton Hotel
Senate Debates Poll Tax Elimination With Senate Votes Soon
In Washington the Senate begins voting on measures to eliminate the poll tax for federal elections. The debate centers on whether to use a national constitutional amendment or Congress action. Senator Holland pushes a constitutional amendment. Kefauver’s plan would empower governors to fill House vacancies after a disaster. Russell opposes federal meddling, noting Georgia has repealed the poll tax. Five states still require the levy: Alabama Kansas Mississippi Texas Virginia.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Spessard L. Holland
D-Fla
Holland
Estes Kefauver
D-Tennfauver
Govetners
Richard B. Russell
Kefauver
Jacob K
R-Ny
Polisimr
Southern
Land
Russell
Georgia
Alabama
Kansas
Mississippi
Texas
Virginia
Groundhog Emerges in Frederick County Weather View
A groundhog appeared from its den in Frederick County signaling the weather pattern. Forecasters predicted highs near 40 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain later in the week.
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Acrad
Principal Slays Two Teachers in Hartford City
In Hartford City Indiana Principal Leonard Redden fatally shot two teachers Harriet Robson and Minnie McFerren in their classrooms. Police blocked routes and searched for Redden who fled in a Ford pickup after the attack.
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Hartford City
Ind
Leonard Redden
Harriet Robson
Minnie McFerren
Redden
Tford
Train peppered by seven shots near New York bound service
A train en route to New York City was struck by seven bullets at 8 55 pm. One bullet hit the engine and broken windows wounded no passengers. Police cannot determine caliber and found no shells or weapon at the scene. Investigation ongoing. Last Friday a Baltimore man Henry E Friedlander 25 was struck in the head by a bullet in North Philadelphia while on the Pennsy Congressional Limited and was reported in satisfactory condition.
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Pennimmad Iain
Pep Ar
Apparenty
New York
Baltimore
Henry E. Friedlander
Philadelphia
Pennsy
Coneressional Limited
Philiadelphia
Arab Forces Tighten Borders Amid Middle East Tensions
Egyptian troops reinforced Sinai frontier after daily clashes between Israeli and Syrian forces raised fears of a broader outbreak. Norwegian troops in UN police duties warned they could withdraw if fighting escalates, as air battles and shelling occurred near the Sea of Galilee and the demilitarized Jordan River zone. Israel and Syria exchanged fire over Tawauk village with both sides reporting casualties.
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Agroup
Egy
Sinai
al Ahram
Israel
United Arab Republic
Oslo
Norvege Command
U.N
U.A.R
Sinai Fronier
Middle East
Sar
Jordan River
Sea of Galilee
Tawauk
Pay Hikes For Teachers Debated By County Officials
The Frederick County Commissioners and a Frederick County Teachers Association delegation discussed salary increases for county teachers on Monday. The proposed pay raise would raise education costs in the county, but was not included in the budget presented December 7 by the School Board.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick County Teachers Association
Monda
Cams Ro
Enemnes braAs
Aiscu
Scho: Board
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Wild Goose
New Market Fire Company
Council of
Mt. Airy
Frank Harpel
Massachusetts
Tawes
State House
Lctle Gamaze
Ehart
Ailey Zens
Uniteds
Mrs. Getzandanner
Pierre la Gaillarde
Israeli
Daddy
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