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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

6

Frederick County to Receive Federal Aid for School Costs

Frederick County Board of Education is allotted 68 988 from federal funds for impacted areas with 44 842 certified for immediate payment. Superintendent Eugene Pruitt notes aid depends on per child cost and demand from other regions. 1 234 students fall under the impact classification, including Fort Detrick and Fort Ritchie families. Local funds supplement text, library, equipment needs. final payments may reach near the total entitlement.

Frederick County Congress Mr. Pruitt Pruitt

Speed violations and court actions across Maryland noted

Testimony by State Trooper Kline cites a 0 mph overtaking maneuver near Baltimore on U S 40. Magistrate Sheffied Jr. finds a Burkittsville man guilty of speeding over 70 mph with fines and costs. Other cases include a Burkittsville daughter accusing her father of assault, a West Patrick Street resident failing to pay parking fines, and collateral forfeitures.

Paul A. Kline Anne Barton Baltimore U. S 40 East Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Peoples Court Samuel L. Brown Burkittsville Annett Betty Louise Brown Miss Brown Brown Edwin F. Nikirk Robert Smith West Patrick Street Alsive Kline Karl F. Williams Perryville U.S. 40 West S.J. C. D. Mades

Natural Gas Bill Vetoed by President Eisenhower

SVILLE Ga President Eisenhower vetoed the controversial natural gas bill. Senate debate on the measure followed an inquiry into a $2,540 campaign contribution spurned by Sen. Francis Case.

Sville Eisenhower Senate Francis Case

Easton Elementary Fire Damages Local School in Maryland

Easton Maryland The Easton Elementary School sustained heavy damage from a basement fire believed caused by defective wiring Fire Chief William Covey reported the cafeteria and first floor areas were destroyed Smoke damaged additional areas and the building was protected by locked doors delaying spread About 30 firefighters responded and classes were canceled today

Easton William T Covey Artorney Covey Toling Locke Stude

Boone Honored By Exchangites During Crime Prevention Week

Exchangites held a dinner meeting to honor William A Renn as policeman of the year part of Crime Prevention Week. Charles Novelan of Rockville spoke on narcotics investigations, noting the high daily drug costs and the link to organized crime while Boone received a citation and plaque.

Charles Novelan Rockville Exchangites William A Renn Irelan Club United States Boone Citavon Keine Dres Robert Schultz Exchange Club Breme Tha Rhee Pford Calvary Methodist Church Howard Ambrose Frederick High School Barney Fogle Lincoln School Schutz Cub Scents Carl Wright Givie Tadin Ad- Aree Pale Tee Charles Mata Charlio Magaha State Police Mrs. Boone Jack Young Hagerstown Exchange Club Wiai Myate Tata Eta William Roentvann Ralph Isaltvelt Irs Ralph Merchant Paul E. Kigenbrade Jr

Student Held After Alleged Assault at Club Scene

A medical student from Baltimore faces assault charges after an incident at a nightclub where police say a dancer was touched by the older man. The student acted in defense of the dancer during the confrontation across the street. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the area.

Baltimore

Rebel Army Troops Seize Iquitos Amid Peru Unrest

Rebel forces claimed control of Iquitos in the Amazon while the government reported overall calm. President Odria’s regime declared modified martial law as other branches remained loyal. some forces reportedly held out in the Iquitos region. Elections loom with no clear candidate. Odria cannot seek a second term.

Lima Peru Iquitos Amazon River Manuel Odria Anvaéco Odria

Snow and Ice Strike Eastern United States

Snow sleet and rain pelted the eastern half of the nation causing hazardous driving conditions. A tornado hit Aberdeen Mississippi killing one and injuring others as homes and stores were demolished. Freezing rain glazed roads in the Ohio Valley and western Great Lakes with zeros in parts of the northern Rockies.

Associated Press Mississippi Aberdeen Miss Dama Linvugi Sugathun Texarkana Arkalinds Ohio Valley Great Lakes West Virginia Pennsylvania St. Louis Missouri Ilinois New England Central Plains Rockies

Polio Vaccine Drive Maps Second Doses Across County

Children lined up at Winchester Hall for second shots of the Salk polio vaccine led by Dr Forbes Burgess and Dr Karl H Tannenbaum. Inoculations continued at Emmittsburg and Brunswick clinics with dates set for February 21 and 28 at the American Legion home and synagogues, as health officials plan a countywide push on March 2 at Winchester Hall.

Winchester Hall Forbes Burgess Karl H Tannenbaum Toca Clinic Emmittsburo T His Charles R. Williams Brunswick William B. Carpenter Antelock

Five Day Weather Forecast For Western Maryland

Five day outlook shows mostly cloudy and mild conditions in western Maryland with warmer highs in the east. Scattered showers possible in most areas with rain in the west and north central regions. Colder nights, fair Monday, and a warming trend with rain possible later Tuesday or Wednesday. Temperatures near 40s to 50s with a few degrees above normal and precipitation around two tenths to one quarter inch.

Maryland Marsland

First B-52 Crash Takes Three Lives

The first B-52 crash in SAC history occurred near Tracy California on a training flight. Eight crew members were aboard Castle AFB based aircraft. three were killed four survived and one remained missing with efforts continuing for recovery. Survivors and witnesses described the explosions and bailout as the bomber disintegrated in flight.

Fae Boren Nemp Patrick Fleming 93Rd Castle Afb Albert K. Brown Pittsburgh Edward L. Stefanski Pottstown Merced Calif James Fredrickson Atwater Sacramento Harold F. Korger

Tydings Backed In Washington County

Supporters in Washington County forward a petition urging former Sen. Millard E. Tydings to run in the Democratic nomination for the U. S. Senate. The Washington County Men’s Democratic Club split 3 to 3 on George P. Mahoney as counter candidate. 25 of 38 district leaders signed the petition. The State Central Committee of St Marys County unanimously endorsed Mahoney. Mahoney's headquarters announced the development.

Associated Press Millard E. Tydings Washington County U.S Senate Men's Democratic Club Candace George P. Mahoney Tydines Democratic State Central Committee St Marss County Ceorge Poo Mahoney Texas U. S Senate Mahoney

One Dead 35 Hurt After Twister Hits Aberdeen

A tornado struck Aberdeen Mississippi killing at least one person and injuring 35, damaging a four block Negro neighborhood. National Guardsmen patrolled the business district to deter looting. About 100 people were left homeless as volunteers and emergency crews searched ruins and aided survivors.

Aberdeen Miss Mississippi A. G. Bright Omnasium

Garrett County Roads Covered With Ice

Freezing rain made driving hazardous across Maryland with more rain expected tonight and tomorrow. State Police reported slippery roads in Western Maryland and in Randallstown and Waterloo areas. Garrett County roads were covered with ice this morning.

Baltimore Maryland Stri Pery Randallstown Waterloo Garrett County

Estes Retaup Tour Highlights Florida Baltimore Stop

Refacver in Baltimore Miami flew to Baltimore for a luncheon address then returns to Florida. The dispatch notes support for federal aid to public school construction despite the racial integration issue, urging that it should not block funds.

Refacver Baltimore Miami

Food Shortages Loom Across Europe After Severe Winter

Severe winter devastates agriculture across Europe with crops valued in the hundreds of millions lost in France and Italy. Floods and freezing temperatures crippleed farmland in Virnoslavia Turkey and Spain while ship traffic stalled in the North Sea and Danube measures were set for emergency planning.

Europe London Vahan Winstis Italy Hiis France Turkey Yugoslavia Bria Af Denmark Greece Austin Methercanal Spain Pontiaal Swatverland Belrium Sweden Poland Norway Jere Sicily Raeit &E North Sea Germanys Heleoland Hans Sustriat Cin Matiee 1 & Army Danube Bas Divas Ong Atlantic Canary Islands Spanish Morocco

Nine Teenagers Sentenced in Chicago Gang Slaying

Nine Chicago teens were sentenced for the shotgun killing of 17 year old Kenneth Sloboda during a gang war last July. Clement Macis, 15, received the heaviest sentence at 16 years. eight others faced 1 to 5 years or up to 4 to 14 years after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Five co-defendants, who testified for the prosecution, await sentencing.

Chicago Clement ‘Cookie Criminal Court Thomas ‘Kluczynski Maris Kenneth Sloboda Macis Judre Kluceynski Pieht Muatches

Refuses To Arbitrate In Strike Bound Dispute

ANNAPOLIS The board of directors rejected arbitration in a strike dispute as Dale W Barratt, president of the ary comm Cn, indicated he would resign rather than submit. Barratt testified before the House of Delegates Grand Jury, while officials debated pay scales and duty disputes amid ongoing tensions. A Maryland Press Association gathering in Baltimore drew 100 editors and featured Dr Wilson Hobskins of the University of Maryland as a speaker.

Annapolis Dale W Barratt Comm Pew Barratt House of Delegates Grand Triest Jessimon Tome Alper Speci Caprisel Cacuurs Cirace Brad Vail Baltimore Maryland Vena Pires Wilson Hobskins University of Maryland MPA Shevin Vestabs Lunrheon

Snow Melts as Warm Temps Clear Roads Across County

Light snow and sleet lingered overnight with a few icy patches at Gambrill State Park and Braddock South Mountains area. Temperatures rose to near 40 daytime high with drizzle in the forecast through Saturday. state police reported normal travel conditions overall.

Drigele Weather Bureau State Roads Commission Braddock South Mountains L. S. 40 Unionville Gambrill Park

Two Tractor-Trailers Collide on East Patrick Street

Two tractor trailers collide about 3.30 a m at East Patrick and Franklin streets causing $400 damage and no injuries. Comer of Charlestown WV driven by George Comer rammed from behind by Chambers of Hedgeville WV. Bare reports Comer vehicle $100 damage and Chambers $300. Chambers charged with reckless driving. hearing February 24.

East Patrick and Franklin Streets George Frank Comer Ranson W. Va Community Oil Company Charlactnn Val Wee Franklin Street Franklin and East Patrick Streets John William Chambers Hedgesville Comer C. W. Bare Bare Chambers

Britain clamps down on free spenders in inflation plan

Prime Minister Eden's government announced an emergency step inflation program in Parliament. It cuts food subsidies, tightens installment buying, curbs business investment, and trims defense outlays by 380 million pounds. Chancellor Harold Macmillan outlined broader spending curbs across departments as part of the effort to slow money flow and curb rising prices.

London Eden House of Commons Uwarald Macmillan Macmilan Natonalved Bank of England

Plane crash near Tanemont rocks national attention

An unnamed individual accused of a suicide attempt is not insane according to reports. The incident involved a United Airlines plane near Tanemont Cole with likely involvement of an eastern guard and a potential fatal outcome. Authorities consider the chances excellent and note political figures including a Northern Wisconsin Republican mention in coverage.

Jann Lesterday Hart Utah United Ane Lines Tanemont Cole Shane

Shipment Of Tanks Canceled

The State Department canceled a shipment of 18 American light tanks to Saudi Arabia amid White House involvement. The move followed earlier plans to ship the tanks from New York, drawing Democratic and Israeli criticism and raising questions about arms sales in the Middle East and the risk of provoking an arms race with Egypt and Russia. White House Press Secretary Hagerty said export licenses to the region were suspended pending review, with Eisenhower and Dulles whereabouts and actions not fully clear.

Washington White House State Department Saudi Arabia New York Middle East Senate Israel Egypt Russia United States Lincoln White James Monroe Damman James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Thomasville Department of State Hagerty Dulles Bahamas Georegia Hakerty

More Funds For Parks

National parks popularity rises in Washington as supporters push for increased funding. Lawmakers, agencies, and interest groups rally to secure more money for park maintenance, preservation, and programs amid rising visitation and policy debate.

Postpone Hearing on Train Discontinuance Between Hagerstown and Baltimore

The hearing on the proposed train discontinuance has been postponed to a new date announced by the commission. The meeting site remains at the regional offices, with discussions continuing on the Western Maryland line between Hagerstown and Baltimore.

Raminion

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