Three Martinsburg suspects held in Brunswick holdups
Three men reported wanted in at least two armed holdups in and around Martinsburg West Virginia were arrested in Brunswick by Chief Herbert Sperry and Officer Lee Merriman. Identified as Joseph Cole 22 Frank Stone 20 and Kenneth Hertzler 23 the trio faced WV police for questioning.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Brunswick
Herbert Sperry
Lee Merriman
Sperry
Joseph Cole
Trenton
N. J
Frank Stone
Stockton
Kenneth Hertzler
Cole
Pennsylvania
Merriman
Sgt. Harrison
West Virginia
Jather
Luther Leaguers Hold Maryland Synod Conference At Local Church
Over two hundred Luther Leaguers attended the Maryland Synod conference held at the Evangelical Lutheran church Sunday. Rev. Charles F. Trunk led opening devotions, with Gilbert Askew and others directing missions and social action programs. The Md. Synod Luthor League reports growth to 1,069 members at the end of 1954. Collateral forfeit cases followed, including several traffic and speeding citations issued by State Trooper Paul A. Kline and local officers.
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George Ervin
Hagerstown
Ascension Luther League of Baltimore
Barbara Manno
John Schoake
Gettysburg College
Hampstead Luther League
Cahin Moreland
Sue Orrison
Adamstown
MD. Synod L. L
Luther Leaguers
Frederick
Paul McKay
Baltimore
MD. Synod Luthor League
Cold Wave Envelops Midwest Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a sweeping cold wave with subzero readings across a dozen interior states. Temperatures fell to -36 in International Falls and -35 in Fargo, with winds drifting snow and icy highways. The front pushed into northern Florida as Miami forecasts a 59 degree drop from 80s, while East sees a milder spell before a renewed blast from the west.
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Associated Press
United States
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Fraser
Colo
Bemidi
Minn
International Falls
Fargo
N.D
Minneapolis-St.Paul
Florida
Miami
Cold Belt
West Virginia
Maryland
Alabama
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
New England
Maine
Aidwest
Fire Loss Reaches Two Million At Owosso Plant
Fire at the Owasso Manufacturing Co. plant, a division of Ionia Mitchell-Bentley Corp., caused about 2 million in damage including a brick building and machinery valued at 1 million and a destroyed inventory of cushions and upholstery. The blaze took eight hours to control in near zero weather. The plant, a major auto trim supplier, was about to shift to auto body production. Cause undetermined at reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owasso Manfacturing Co
Ionia Mitchell-Bentley Corp
Don Mitchell
Mitchell
Nash
Studebaker
Jobes Trial Delayed To Monday In D C Court
James K. Jobes, a Washington insurance man, facing a rape charge in U S District Court, had his trial postponed to Monday due to docket conflicts. A prior conviction in a separate case was overturned and a new trial granted, with Jobes later held for a second rape charge in the capital.
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James K. Jobes
Washington
U.S. District Court
Jobes
Middletown Valley
U. S
Subcommittee Inspects Rosewood State Training School
A legislature subcommittee conducted a four hour inspection of the Rosewood State Training School in Owings Mills Baltimore County. Sen Bertorelli D Baltimore City and Dels Smelser Frederick and Stevens Worcester led the visit arising from a resolution calling a study of the mental institution. The panel offered no comment after the tour.
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Annapolis
Rosewood State Training School
Bertorelli
Balto Ist
Dels
Staten
D-Baltio County
Smelser
Frederick
Stevens
Worcester
Owings Mills
Baltimore County
Carpenter Falls While Descending Basement Steps
Baltimore resident Glover, 56, returned home and asked about the carpenter. He started toward the basement and fell eight feet to the floor, suffering only a forehead bump. The carpenter had removed the stiles to repair them and was present in the basement.
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Baltimore
Fens Glover
Glover
Snow storm prompts early closing of city schools
Snow and sleet hit Frederick with a 40 degree temperature drop in 24 hours. City schools closed early as roads grew slick and ice risk rose this evening. State Roads Commission plans were issued while subfreezing temps lingered. Authorities warned of strong winds up to 40 mph and continued cold through Sunday.
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State Roads Commission
Mt Alto man awaits trial on forgery charges
William T. Haugh of Mt Alto Pa has been moved to Frederick county jail to await Circuit Court trial on forgery. He is accused of passing forged checks in Emmitsburg years ago after serving time in a Pennsylvania state pen and a prior Adams County jail term. Paroled recently he was ordered to repay costs and waived to return for trial after a Pennsylvania detainer.
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William T. Haugh
Mt Alto
Frederick County
Haugh
Emmitsburg
Pennsylvania
State
Adams County
Gettysburg
Heit
Woman Killed In Car-Truck Collision In Ridgeville
A Pitman New Jersey woman, Mrs Helen Sholl, 40, died after her car colliding with a tractor trailer at the Old U S 140 and Route 27 intersection in Ridgeville shortly after 10 am The driver and only other passenger, her husband John G Sholl, sustained abrasions and possible chest injuries Both vehicles were from Maryland and Pennsylvania and the accident followed traffic sign changes tied to a new U S 40 route revision That new routing appears to have altered right of way at the intersection
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N. J
U. S. 140
Ridgeville
Helen Sholl
The
Frederick Memorial Hospital
John G. Sholl
Ulstialgen
Ndapitdl Uks
Mem
Bers
Mt. Airy
State Braces for Cold Weather Across Maryland
The Associated Press reports a mass of Arctic air will sweep Maryland, driving temperatures down from near 64 in Baltimore to below freezing statewide. Snow fell in Western Maryland with up to three inches in Accident and Oakland, while Cumberland and Frostburg saw steep drops.Rain showers possible east of the mountains as the cold front arrives by late morning, with more cold, below freezing conditions expected Saturday. In Mt Pleasant, reassessment of real estate and personal property begins under a three year cycle, possibly shifting to annual assessments after a legislative bill. Yugoslav President Tito reiterates the nation will stay independent from blocs, aiming for peaceful policy. The Hagerstown Frederick basketball game tonight at Frederick High School is cancelled due to the weather.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Baltimore
Oakland
Frostburg
Cumberland
Accident
Frederick County
Mt. Pleasant
Woodsboro
Walkersville
More Trouble Among Russian Group Likely
Washington reports indicate top American officials see continued power struggles within the Soviet leadership after Stalin's death. Analysts cite Khrushchev as a rising strongman, with Malenkov demoted and Bulganin as premier, forecasting a third phase in Soviet power dynamics and questions about true army influence.
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Washington
Russia
Georgi M. Malenkov
Nikolai A. Bulganin
Communist Party
Nikita
Khrushchev
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Lavrenty P. Beria
Bdehavior
Stalin
Central Committee
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Balloons mark opening Freedom Week in Frederick
Frederick Aerie No 1067 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles launches 20 helium balloons to start Freedom Week from Lincoln's Birthday to Washington's Birthday February 22. Two balloons rise at Camp Detrick, ten at Dance Park, two at each Eagles Home and Key Hotel. Balloons travel up to 600 miles carrying Radio Free Europe messages and Crusade for Freedom envelopes. Similar nationwide balloon launches occur.
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Frederick
Frederick Aerie
Order of Eagles
Freedom Week
Lincoln
Washington
Camp Detrick
Dance Park
Eagles
Francis Scott Key
Radio Free Europe
Crusade For Freedom
Hotel Owner at Ocean City Dies of Injuries
Ethel G. Kelley 57, owner of the Revalton and Beach Plaza hotels in Ocean City, died in a South Carolina hospital after an automobile collision north of Walterboro. Her friend Lillias Cropper, from Washington, was injured but alive. the other driver was killed. At her death she was survived by her son Harry T. Kelley, who co-owned the oceanfront hotels.
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Ocean City
Did
Ethel G. Kelley
Revalton
Beach Plaza
South Carolina
Kelley
Walterboro
S. C
Lillias Cropper
Washington
Florida
Defender System Taken Up By State's Attys
Maryland prosecutors discuss a public defender system for Marsland and other legislative proposals at the State's Attorneys Association meeting. Fifteen delegates are new. plans include appeals rights and scientific intoxication tests in drunk driving cases. Lincoln's Birthday observed as legal holiday. Frederick, county offices, and banks closed. Freedom Week launches with balloons.
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Attys
Baltimore
Marsland
Mary- Tana
Baltimore Cy Sifteen
Frederick
Lincoln
Court House
City Hall
Public Meet For Schools Monday at Frederick High
Invitations extended to city and county groups for a 8 pm meeting at Frederick High School auditorium to discuss a tentative $3,000,000 school building program. Topics include three new schools, two vocational shops, classroom additions, and funding the program over two years. Officials stress public comment and reading the education board report before bids.
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Frederick High Schools
Frederick County Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Education
Yellow Springs
Walkersville
Frederick
Thurmont
School Board
West Virginia Gets Snowfall in Winter Storm
A snowstorm moved across West Virginia dumping two to four inches in many areas. Temperatures fell sharply from mild readings, with the Weather Bureau forecasting more declines. Snow totals reached two inches in Rainelle Charleston and Morgantown, three to four inches in Wheeling, and four inches in Parkersburg Huntington and Williamson as the day continued with flurries expected later.
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Associated Press
West
West Virginia
Ohio Valley
Muamztt
Weather Bureau
Rainelle
Charleston
Morgantown
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Huntington
Williamson
Traffic Signal Planned for Taylorsville Intersect
The Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club learned from the State Roads Commission that a sem-actuated traffic signal will be installed at the Taylorsville intersection of Md 26 and 27 once materials are assembled. The club’s first request was denied due to information misunderstandings but was reconsidered after the club provided additional data. W L Stegman, president, received a letter from Russell H McCain, chairman, confirming information from the State Police indicated a signal was warranted and would be installed.
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Taylorsville-Winfield
State Reads Commission
State Police Department
Gales Halt Evacuation of Tachens at Sea
Fierce February gales churned the East China Sea as the Nationalist withdrawal neared its crucial stage. AP reports from amphibious flagship Estes and Navy briefings cite ships pitching off the Tachens, fortifications blown, equipment and troops ready to ship to Formosa with air cover planned from departure to arrival. The Princeton is tasked with anti-submarine duties, while other carriers may patrol and provide cover as civilians are removed from Tachens.
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Taipei
Formosa
East China Sea
Tachen Islands
Jim Becker
Estes
Defense Ministry
Forrest Edwards
U.S
Edwards
Tachens
Navy
Princeton
Ask For Bill For Election School Board
The Education Committee of Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks a non partisan election of the Frederick County Board of Education. Twenty three local organizations support the Jaycee push with seventeen individuals answering a newspaper appeal. Letters and a study were sent to legislators advocating a referendum on the board election method.
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Frederick
Jayeres
Frederick County
Jaycees
National Education Association
David TD. Munsett
William Burger
Daycees
Five Day Maryland Delaware Forecast With Cold Wave
A cold wave warning is issued for tonight with temperatures near zero in the mountains and 10 to 20 degrees elsewhere. Snow flurries are possible in the mountains tonight with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Saturday and Sunday will be fair and very cold with subfreezing temperatures. Moderate temperatures expected early next week with rain or snow on Monday or Monday night, then generally fair to Wednesday. Temperatures run 5 to 10 degrees below normal with normals about mid 40s along the coast and upper 30s in the mountains. Normal lows range from the mid to upper 20s in central and eastern Maryland and Delaware, with Western Maryland in the teens.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Delaware
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H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Peoples Court
John V. Hagan
Jefferson
Phillips and Heffner
Arthur L. Hamilton
RFD i
Sarver
Paul A. Kline
Steve Philips
Hyattsville
Sammons
V. L. Guilmino
Benjamin L. Jackson
Silver Springs
Ballenger Creek
TEC
JW. Hardy
Owosso
Mich
Rosewood School
Malenkov
Supreme Soviet
Georgi Malenkov
Lazar Kaganovich
Nikolai Bulganin
Nikita Khrushchev
Klimenti
Voroshilov Malenkov
Alexander Petrovich Volkov
Soviet Union
Malenikov
Gambrill State Park
High Knob
South Mountain
Tee
Culter Lake
U. S. 40
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tito
Congressional
Consolidated Edison Co. of
New York
Pishan
Jaycee Committee
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