Storm disrupts highways as snow forecast countywide
Snow forecast of 4 to 6 inches prompted cinder and salt crews to work all day on state and county roads. Police reported several minor accidents on U.S. 49 and U.S. 20 with traffic tieups on U.S. 340. No injuries were recorded at Frederick Memorial Hospital and schools remained open. Forecasters warned of windy conditions and fog forming as snow continued, with some areas bracing for mixed precipitation.
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Ray Harimen
State Boards Commission
U S- 49
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Gambrill State Park
Sizvon
Wier
Cattle Rustling Among Court February Term Cases
Several cases set for February term of Criminal Court include many appeals. Chief Judge Schnauf announced trial dates for defendants held in jail and on bond with charges ranging from cattle rustling to larceny.
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Criminal Court Ch
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Harry C. Baugher
Urbana
Baugher
Merril
Wilmer Clark
Local Bank Seeks State Tax Relief
The Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank seeks relief from state sales tax on check books for special checking accounts in a circuit court petition against the Comptroller of the Treasury. The bank, a national bank, argues the Maryland tax is unconstitutional and seeks reversal of a January 20 assessment including interest and penalties.
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Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank
Bank Sttomers
Atorneys
Comproller of the Treasury
Congress
Comptroller of the Treasury
Naal” Bank
Petitoner
Maryland
William M. Storm
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
C Ferdbert
Atorneys General
John Martin Jones Jr
Edward F. Engelbert
Ois
United States
Thompson Sent Back To Court For 90 Day Errand Run
Magistrate Edward D. remanded Samuel Thompson after he pleaded intoxication. Thompson, unable to speak, gestured to himself as Officer Borna G. King interpreted his behavior about needing money for jail. Magistrate Storm imposed a 90 day period.
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Samuel Thompson
Min
Thompson
Wlixs
Edward D
Trent
Borna G King
Erro
Storm
Bowie Cancels Races After Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Card
A heavy snowfall began around 8 am in Bowie Maryland forcing the cancellation of all horse racing for today. Track officials said the nine race card will be run tomorrow.
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Bowie
Tomorraxy
Mountaineer Slavs Four Wounds Five
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a mountaineer opened fire from his second story home killing four and wounding five. He died after a prolonged shootout with state police protected by an army tank as they returned fire. The incident began when woning device used on the home sparked a fire earlier. victims included Hiary Sissler and Edna Mees of Chiopyle and William Burd of Farmington.
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Uniontown
Daniel Raymond
Chalrhill
Arly
Raymond
Menical Gas Company
Hwestern Pennsylvama
Ory
Dulleis
Hiary Frances Sissler
Edna Mees
Chiopyle
William Burd
Highways Department
Farmington
Mas Maust
Harry Cromwell
Chiopyie
Lawrence Swenglish
Haddonville
Carlos Maust
Maust
Marst
Mary
Eddie
Lch
Rad
Robert
Gilad
Richey i
Richey
George Smaker
Joseph Pickens
Burd
Sissier
Heavy Troop Move In Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV Israel reports Esaptian contingents with heavy armor moving into the Gaza Strip as clashes flare along the Israel and United Arab Republic front. Israeli sources cautioned they cannot confirm specifics while noting ongoing developments.
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Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv
Israel
United Arab Republic
Parkway school renovations agreed with costs outlined
County Commissioners and school officials reached a mutual agreement on Parkway elementary upgrades estimated around 73000 dollars. Work focuses on interior improvements after school ends. aims include kitchen updates and other interior remodeling mainly to heating and plumbing systems.
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Board of Education
Parkway
Commissioners’ Office
Etchen
Tepur
Unsolved murder of “Redhead” revived by teen
Weirton West Virginia AP report says a 2 sg.1 year-old girl claimed the victim might be her mother, reviving the long unsolved case of a woman found strangled near Berkeley Springs in Morgan County on May 10, 1950. The victim, with red hair, aged 30 to 49, was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. police have long sought her identity and motives.
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Weirton
W. Va
Ben Wills
Hancock
Berkeley Springs
Morgan County
C.S. Burke
Cumberland, 3Rd
Greenwood Cemetery
Jome
West Virginia
Inexer
Eisenhower Visits Sao Paulo Amid Rain Soaked Arrival
President Eisenhower arrived in Sao Paulo after flying from Rio de Janeiro under overcast skies. Crowds braved drizzle to greet the leader as he prepared for a six hour stop and a parade through the city to the Campos Eliseos residence.
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Brazilia
Eisenhower
Frm
Rio de Janeiro
Chicago
Fao
Argentina
Bandeira
Persiate
SeaTower Airat Congon
Filsenhower
Ciiy
Campos Eliseos
Brunswick Receives Home Mail Service After 36 Years
Home delivery arrives for most of Brunswick after a long wait dating back 36 years. Post office receipts reached required levels in 1922 and 1823, a request to the Post Office Department was approved, and street changes plus town planning enabled the final extension of service to residents who had prepared for decades.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Post Office
Post Office
Ec Ee
BOS
Eleven Crew Saved After Sinking Off Mexican Coast
The Coast Guard reported all eleven crewmen of an American fishing vessel were rescued in rough seas near the Mexican coast early today.
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Long Beach
Calif
Coast Guard
Navy Band Aboard Plane Collision Near Rio
A collision over Guanabara Bay involving a U S Navy DC1 and a Brazilian airliner today near Sugar Loaf Mountain left 42 or more dead. The U S Navy plane carried musicians possibly accompanying President Eisenhower. nine bodies and instruments were recovered from the water as Rio authorities continued search efforts.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Guanabara Bay
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Real Line
Brazil
Eisenhower
Sao Paulo
Rio
City expands parking as five landowners sell to Frederick
Frederick will enlarge Winchester Hall parking lot by acquiring land facing East Patrick Street and near East Church Street. Mayor Ramsburg says 46 new meters will be added to the existing 38, totaling 81 spaces. Agreements with John R. Cheatham Joseph Newcomer William Obenderfer and Charles Schroder run for 10 years and take effect after land is cleared and read. Construction aims for a quick completion.
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Frederick
Winchester Hall
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County Historical Society
Louis Female Orphan Asylum
East Church Street
John R. Cheatham
Joseph Newcomer
William Obenderfer
Charles Schroder
East Patrick Street
Ramsburg
Wes
Hidden Charges in Small Loans Denied
Frederick small loan managers state under the Uniform Small Loan Law no high charges exist and lenders must provide a copy of the authorizing legislation detailing all costs. Delegate Charles McC Mathias had claimed such charges in the News-Post, but loan offices say current law prohibits hidden costs.
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Frederick
Charles McC. Mathias
News-Post
Higden
Episcopal retreat opens for Maryland clergy at Claggett Center
About 80 Episcopal clergymen from the Diocese of Maryland arrive at Claggett Center Buckeystown for a retreat. Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell Bishop of Maryland and Rt. Rev. Harry Lee Doll Bishop Coadjutor lead the clergy. Fr. Martin Davidson of Frostburg conducts the retreat. The retreat is scheduled to wind down on a later Friday.
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Diocese of Maryland
Claggett Center
Buckeysstown
Noble C. Powell
Maryland
Harry Lee Doll
Martin Davidson
Frostburg
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