Atkins Case Is Resumed Before Jury
In Circuit Court in 1951 Atkins sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Division 452 of the Engineers alleging a conspiracy to bar him from engineering duties. Testimony describes incidents of erratic engine operation and a prior disciplinary order, as witnesses recount tense relations with Atkins and fellow workers.
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Brunswick
Thomas N. Atking
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Atkins
Division 352
The
Brotherhood of Railway Engineers
Division 452
Stedman Prescott
Patrick M. Selimauffer
John Anderson
Col
Harrison McAlpine
Howard Lewis
Lewis
Charles H. Merriman
Ward
Merriman
Lawrence Nelson
Drunsick
Arting
H. C. Bodie
Bodie
Tie
Ltek
Baltimore
H. F. Derry
Seus GH
Tost
Coverer
Divisom 352
Icy Roads Spur Cinder Truck Patrol On US 40
Freezing rain coats mountains west of Frederick and Gambrill State Park as ice forms on roads and wires. State Police report slick patches about 75 feet long on Braddock Mountain. crews patch worst holes while temperatures rise later today.
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Freeview
Frederick
State Roads Commission
Braddock Mountain
US. 40
Gambrill State Park
Roads Commission
City
West Virginia Lawyer Pietranton's License Annulled
Frank A. Pietranton of Hancock County had his West Virginia law license annulled by Circuit Judge Decatur H. Rogers. The 49 year old, a former prosecuting attorney, had been convicted and sentenced for fraudulently taking 2633 dollars from a client in 1949. The ruling was announced today and will be appealed to the State Supreme Court by attorney W. W. Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
W. Va
Frank A. Pietranton
West Virginia
Oa Ciici
Pietranton
Hancock County
State Supreme Court
Decatur H. Rodgers
Martinsburg
Pietraton
W. W. Ingram
Chester
Eisenhower returns to capital from Gettysburg trip
President Eisenhower flies back to Washington from a long weekend at Gettysburg farm. The return was announced minutes before departure. He will undergo a new physical examination next week as prices rise in early stock trading with gains around one point and some shares up as much as four.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
New York
Freezing Rain Forecast Stretches Across Maryland Delaware
The Weather Bureau warned that freezing rain conditions will persist or develop through the morning into the afternoon in northern and western Maryland and northern Delaware. The southern areas should see rising temperatures and the hazard end by sunset, per the bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Delaware
Weekend City Crashes Injure Two Drivers and Damages
Several accidents reported by city police over the weekend left two drivers with minor injuries. In one collision at South Jefferson and West South streets, William Fowler of Philadelphia and Raymond Dennington of Drexel Hill sustained slight injuries. both declined medical treatment. Vehicle damage totaled about 1,250 with no charges filed. A second crash on West Seventh street near Hospital alley involved a truck driven by William Bierley and a sedan piloted by Grover Smith, causing about 250 in damage. Smith was charged with reckless driving and a hearing set for Wednesday. A further collision on East Patrick street near Market street damaged a DeGrange car and a coupe. no charges were filed. In Upper Marlboro Maryland a fatal fire at a tenant farm killed Miss Sadie Windsor and five Hardy children. the fire marshal investigates. In Pittsburgh, the AFL CIO Westinghouse union board met in closed session to decide a position on a federal proposal ending the 113 day strike.
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South Jefferson
West South Streets
Serkt
Sherman Boone
William Fowler
Philadelphia
South Jefferson Street
Raymond G. Dennington
Drexel Hill
West South Street
Fowler
Dennington
West Seventh Street
Montclair Avenue
Bernard King
William H. Bierley
Wilson Place
Seventh
Hospital Alley
Grover H. Smith
Frederick Afd
Smith
East Patrick Street
Market Street
W. C. Rippeon
Marshall R. DeGrange
Frederick
RFP 2
Patrick
Ermelo T. Perez
Baltimore
DeGrange
Russia protests U S balloons over Soviet territory
Moscow cites Tass protest accusing the United States of launching weather balloons equipped with automatic cameras and radio gear from West Germany and other borders. It says the spheres endanger air space and violate the U N Charter. The note was delivered to U S Ambassador Bohlen by Andrei Gromyko.
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Moscow
Russia
U. S
West Germany
Washington
State Department
U.S. Air Force
Europe
Tass
United States
U.S
Charles E. Bohlen
Andrei A. Gromyko
Turkey
Germany
Soviet Union
U.N
West
American Free Iuerepe Committee
Redo Free
Tragic U.S. 40 crash kills Maryland family in three-car wreck
Mary land woman, 22 year old wife, and two young daughters die in a three car collision on U S 40 near the Maryland line. Sixteen others injured, with ten hospitalized. Vehicles driven by Herman Bittinger of Grantsville and James Folan and James Sigler involved. Police say Bittinger’s car crossed into oncoming traffic, causing the crash.
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Oniontown
Maryland
Wich
U. S. 40
Here
Herman Bittinger
Grantsville
Bittinger
Donna
Mary Louise
Bittinger Auto
James Rolan, IV
Nemacolin
James Sigler
Frosbourg
Folan
Sigler
County health plans second Salk shots amid vaccine shortage
Dr. Forbes Burgess says Frederick county has limited supply for second Salk polio shots and cannot provide first doses. Second shots begin at Winchester Hall with Dr. Karl Tannenbaum assisting. weather kept some families away. Clinics run February 2 9 and 23 and March 2 at Winchester Hall for ages 1 to 16. Emmitsburg and Brunswick sites schedule limited sessions.
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Forbes Burgess
Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Burgess
Karl H. Tannenbaum
County Health Department
Em- Milsburg
Charles R. Williams
Brunswick
William
Carpenter
Randolph Paul Dies At Capitol Hearing
Randolph E Paul a 65 year old Treasury official under Roosevelt collapsed and died during a Capitol hearing. Dr James L Keating said he likely suffered a coronary attack as he slumped forward against a table. Pauls wife was with him in the hearing room.
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Washington
Randolph E Paul
Treasury
Frankliam Roosevelt
Capitol
James L. Keating
Capitol Hill
Paul
Keating
Rep
Mills
D-Ark
Senate
House Committee of the
Baltimore Transit Strike Hits One Week Mark
Baltimore's transit strike reached its seventh day with both sides far apart on pay and benefits. The company offered a three year deal averaging modest raises while the union sought higher immediate gains, shaping a public debate as City Hall and Annapolis considered legal options and extended emergency transportation measures.
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Baltimore
Thomas D'Alesandro
Annapolis
House of Delegates
House
Baltimore Transit Co
Archbishop criticised for not denouncing fox hunting
In London a group of animal lovers attacked Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher for avoiding a firm stance on fox hunting. The National Society for Abolition of Cruel Sports called his reply evasive, saying he had failed to take a clear position on the controversial issue. Fisher noted no church resolution settles ethics on hunting and urged personal judgment.
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London
Canterbury
National Society For Abolition of
Church of England
Oscar Wilde
Areuui
Geoffrey Fisher
Malet Due In Algiers Today
Algiers residents awaited Socialist Premier Mollet arriving to pursue a peace settlement with nationalist rebels. Tense mood grew as opposition warned violence if Mollet meets Gen Catroux to discuss rights for North Africa. European shops closed and authorities tightened security with troops and police encircling the city.
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Algiers
Algeria
Guy Moilet
Freece
Mot Jet
Georges Catroux
Catroux
Kaygun
Mollet
Foreign Legionnaires
Boy wins $100000 on TV quiz
14 year old George L Wright of St Agnes High School won 100000 on The Big Surprise show. Tax collectors will take most of the prize leaving about 25000. He plans a business conference at Chase Manhattan Bank with his lawyer and show producers to discuss a trust fund.
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New York
George L. Wright
St. Agnes 'High School
Chase Manhattan Bank
George
Charter Issued for Frederick Federal Savings and Loan Assn
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board issued a charter to Frederick Federal Savings and Loan Association. A first directors’ meeting is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at 262 A North Market Street. The group plans to raise 250 000 in initial deposits and will focus on first mortgages on real estate with 20 year amortization.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Frederick Federal Savings, and Loan Association
North Market Street
Stoop
Baker
Norvell Belt
fHmmert &K. Bowlus
Kenneth F. Devilbiss
Frederick Lumber and Supply Company
Robert W. Leichert
Everedy Company
Byron W Thompson
Richard E Zimmerman
Dr. Belt
Zimmerman
Federal Savings and Loan
Frederick Association
Ung Comprcicus
Savings and Loan Association
AL Waoaio Dooel
Neff Denies $2.50 Campaign Funds Influencing Vote
Lexington Nebo Levington attorney John M Neff said he is the man referenced by Sen Case RSD as the source of a $2.50 campaign fund and denied the money was meant to influence a vote on the controversial natural gas bill He released a telegram copy to Sen Lyndon Johnson and Rep William Knowland defending his actions as a simple campaign contribution.
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Lexington
Nebo
Levington
John M. Neff
Sen Case
RSD
Neff
Case
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
William Knowland
California
Baltimore Strikes and Port Bills Dominate 1956 Maryland Session
Maryland legislators prepare for a busy week in Annapolis focusing on Baltimore’s transit strike and a proposed State Port Authority. A House probe of the transit situation appears likely, while the port plan seeks funding via a gasoline tax to finance two million dollars annual operations. Opposition grows over tax funding and land condemnation provisions. amendments may shift financing to general funds.
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Annapolis
Baltimore
Maryland
House
Legislative Council
del. Cannon
D-Wicomice
Cor. Mche
Anne Arundel County
Ripree
Aletinn
McKeldin
Balmore
Navy plane missing in Antarctica search continues
In Ross Sea area Operation Deepfreeze seeks seven missing sailors after a de Havilland Otter failed to return to Little America. Ground parties reported no trace while weather hampers air surveys and crews prepare to deploy more planes when conditions improve.
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Arneb
Ross Sea
Antarctica
Little American
Marie Byrd Land
Little America
George Dufek
Eastwind
Trail
Trail Post
Jacob Bursey
Grand Rapids
Mich
Raymond J. Dube
Tainted
Police Probe Three Fires in Providence Downtown
Police rounded up suspects after three downtown fires sparked within six hours. Nine firefighters were injured, with Sam uel Foell failing smoke inhalation and taken to Rhode Island Hospital. An abandoned factory and tenanted buildings were damaged, with damages unofficially at $200.00. William Hollins, 31, admitted setting five Providence fires since December 24 but denied Western fires knowledge.
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Providence
William Ho‘ollins
Westere Ales
Hearings Set On Hurricane Damage Cuts In Maryland
The Army Corps of Engineers outlines protective works to reduce hurricane damage and schedules hearings in Maryland towns from February 20 through February 21. Locations include Annapolis, Centreville, Salisbury, and Washington with times varying by site. Congress plans to invite a presidential veto on farm price reports and soil program matters.
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Baltimore
Maryland
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