Snow Buries Oakland Area Far Above Average
Garrett County residents face a severe winter as state figures show Oakland area snow exceeding nine feet through February 16. The annual average is 74 inches, with totals reaching 11 feet by mid-February. Court actions include Evelyn Proctor's manslaughter trial and several indictments and arraignments in Garrett County Circuit Court.
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Oakland
Garrett County
Wey
State Roads Commission
Comrmission
Alou
Grant
Patrick M. Schnaufferts
Evelyn V. Proctor
Calvin Lee Orem
Rebellion Fires Hit Havana Amid Bus Attacks and Bank Fire
Rebels in Havana conducted a harassment campaign burning a bus depot and large factories, raiding the National Bank of Cuba and pouring water into gasoline supplies. The provincial race and star drivers Juan Fangio and Orlando Varvaria were referenced amid city turmoil.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Casio
Sports
Joe Brown
New Orleans
Orlando Echevarria
Imonday
Hota
Argentina
Juan Fangio
Vedado
Vohora
Marianan
National Bank of Cuba
Ilavana
Princess Margaret Eyes U S Visit Amid Crown Debates
London reports Princess Margaret weighing a possible stopover in the United States during a forthcoming Canadian trip. Officials balance constitutional status and invitations as Washington and high circles discuss the idea amid ongoing U S licensing and public service questions.
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London
Margaret
United States
Jong
America
Canada
U.S
Washington
Richard A
Mack
Communications Commission
United
Ling
Miami
Peter ‘Townsend
Wollte Combarrass
Prine Mack
Stembler-Sheldon Insurance Agency, Inc
Ons Public Service Television
Airliner Crash Near Bolton Traps Roads In Blizzard
A Wayfarer airliner crashed into Winter Hill near Bolton, England during a blizzard, killing many aboard. Rescue teams face whiteout conditions as roads ice up and drifted snow isolates villages. Survivors crawled to safety after escaping the wreckage amid heavy snow and dense fog.
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Bolton
England
U.S
South Mountain
State Roads Commission
Florida Tornado Strikes Near Defuniak Springs
A tornado hit near Defuniak Springs in northwest Florida with a 200-foot path five miles south of the town. Capt. A D Cosson reported no injuries, one house knocked down and another lifted from its foundation. Winds rose at sea and small craft warnings were issued coastwide except the Panhandle.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Defuniak ‘Springs
Florida
Florida — Highway Patrol
Defuniak Springs
A. D. Cosson
Cosson
Panhandle
South Florida
Weather Bureau
Wood Alcohol Final To Nine in New York
Nine people in New York died after consuming wood alcohol since 1950, and investigators seek the source of supply. Officials say the total stolen or borrowed amount reaches $4,980 with two dozen others involved in the incident. Attorney Thurmar A. White notes the victims included three men and two women, with one unnamed death reported this week. Detectives have been assigned to trace the supply, while the White family defends their actions. The case prompts broader concerns about alcohol safety and public health.
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New York
Mack
Ami
Thurmar A. White
Whiteside
Ming
Raed
Washington
Puerto Ri
Eisenhower
Milton Helper
Examiner
They Laughed At His Answer He Kills Self
A Shawnee-Miestor High School student shot himself after a class debate on Walden Pond. The 16 year old, Larry Weakle, was described as a tall, strong junior who had teased classmates before taking his life in his bedroom.
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Mission
Kan
Shawnee-Miestor High School
Walden Pond
E. 5. White
Loren E. Gimypson
Larry P. Weakle
Larry
D. Grayson
Donald N. Yeakle
Uite
Simpson
Churches Call Alcohol Use a Health Threat and Challenge
The National Council of Churches board warns alcoholic beverages threaten health and family stability. It emphasizes that alcoholics need diagnosis, understanding, guidance, and treatment, and urges churches to set up clinics and educational programs on drinking.
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NEW YORK i#1
National Council of Churches
Uise
Churches and Alcohol
The
National Council
Ai Federation
Wheat records thirty two atltch appealectomy
Word garbled query references a medical record note and appeal context.
Resentment Flares Over Benson Defense
Confused and garbled reports show Midwestern Republicans in Congress criticizing President Eisenhower’s defense of Secretary Benson for farm policy. Two GOP House members planned to press protests at the White House, with Rep. O’Kenski stating demand for a new agriculture secretary amid opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Korean Boy Questioned About Ride Controversy in Korea
U S Army investigators questioned an 11 year old Korean boy after a box confinement incident at an Army base sparked criticism in South Korea. Reports say the boy was released in frail condition after authorities investigated alleged mistreatment by soldiers and a helicopter descent.
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Korea
U. S
U Day
South Korea
Kim Chong Nyon
U.S. Army
Army Criminal Investigation
Hankook Mbo
Fox
Ascom
Kim
Kin
Uijunghu
Hankook Ibo
George Decker
U.S
United States
Soviet Ambassador Favors Visits By Government Leaders
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov urged quick summit talks and broader exchanges with the United States. He criticized artificial trade restrictions and called for normalizing economic ties, proposing mutual trade of goods like machinery for Russian exports such as caviar, furs, and manganese.
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Washington
Mikhail Menshikov
Associated Press
United States
Soviet Union
Pete
Bdss
Nikitalin
Khrushchev
Ment
Tudia
Richard Nixon
Menshikov
Ghikov
Eisenhower
Stanonary
West Sind
Russia
United
Vanguard Tests Delayed by Weather in Cape Canaveral
Heavy rains and unfavorable wind forecasts halted the Vanguard rocket launch program at Cape Canaveral. The setback pushes tentative satellite attempts to the first week of March, delaying the US space effort amid competing priorities with another program.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Vanguard
Army urges faster missile production delays loom
The Air Force and Navy push to accelerate Vanguard missile work and satellite launches amid supply and weather delays. Lt. Gen. Irvine stresses rapid production as firms struggle to meet pace, warning that slower contractors risk losing contracts and delaying Vanguard readiness.
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Navy
C. Gd
Irvine warns at Air Farce conference
Irvine chose as a forum for his warning the third annual Age Conference of the Air Farce Asst. It includes as members representatives of 119 firms dealing directly or indirectly with the Air Farce.
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Irvine
Det Age
Air Farce Asst
Air Farce
Sievers To Get $36,000 From Nats
Orlando based report states JP-Ray Sievers, 1947 AL fan tender, accepted highest salary offer from Washington Senators. Righthanded outfielder previously rejected four contracts. last season he earned about 1900. Trade chatter included calls from St. Louis to club president Calvin Griffith. Market brief notes slight early gains in stocks.
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Orlando Fla
Ray Sievers
Washington Renators
Sievers
Straim
St. Louis
Calvin Griffith
Severs
Sunbeam Corp quits fair trade practices
Sunbeam Corp of Meago ordered elimination of fair trade practices on its small appliances and other items. Distributors nationwide were notified the order is effective today. Sunbeam officials say the move aims to keep dealers competitive, with heavier Sunbeam items to remain fairly priced while some products are affected by the GE order.
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Chicago
M—Sunbeam Corp
Meago
Seneral Electric Co
Gmail
Sunbeam
C. C. Mendier
Ebewit C
Wendler
Iil
Farmers Co op To Meet At High School Saturday
Slane attendance is expected at the annual meeting of the Farmers Cooperative Association Inc to be held at Meredere High School on Saturday morning March 8 starting at 14 a.m. Edward Lee Bostian will speak on INSPECT LIBRARY PLANS and Thurmont residents will discuss local ABILENE Kan induction plans for selective service.
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Slane
Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc
Mrederie High School
Edward Lee Bostian
Thurmont
Jocal
Kennitt Hansen
Fed
Balimore
Abilene Bujing
Algo
Wisenhower
Fort Holabird
Baltimore
Maryland Legislature Faces Budget Delays and Tax Debate
Amid snowbound delays, the 20 day Maryland General Assembly advances few tax bills as finance committees wrestle with a worsened revenue outlook. Governor’s supplemental budget, boosted by welfare aid, exceeds one million dollars while both houses push for extended sessions to study the budget and tax measures.
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iMirylind General Assembly
Mouse
Thane i
George Keith
Carthage
Senate
Poplarville
Pearl
River County
Board of Revenue Estimates
Hat
Mereldin
Tornadoes Kill 10 In Mississippi
Mississippi tornadoes killed 10 people and injured about 70 as a 446 mile wide stretch in central and eastern Mississippi suffered destruction. Five fatalities occurred between Rich ton and Waynesboro near the Alabama line and victims included Sally Day, a reported 110 year old, and Cathy Jones, age 9, with hospitals in Jackson area treating an estimated dozen injuries.
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Jackson
Sally Day
Negra Shorman
Dacksun
Leland Bohn
Luckney
Here
Lori
Sacie Arya
Cathy Jones
Kieblyn- Wayneshire
Clark
Alonzo Rylee
Nec
Billy
Walnut Cireve
Irs
Varein Elis Wyia
Five Inches Snow At Frostburg Area
The Associated Press reports heavy snowfall across Frostburg Maryland and surrounding counties with lesser amounts in Garrett and nearby towns. Accidents brought two inches near Accident and about one inch around Oakland and Eastern Cumberland, while Hagerstown and western Washington County saw around half to inches amid rain east of the shore. Chains were recommended in the Frostburg area.
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Frostburg
Stow
Prostburg
Garrett County
Oakland
Easteard
Cumberland
Hancock
Wash
Ington County
Hagerstown
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