Middletown Girl Wins Elks Prize
Judith Kay Snook, a Middletown High senior pursuing nursing, won the Elks leadership contest with a $125 prize. Charles Dahl Drenning of Woodsboro took third in the boys division. first place in that group went to Donald W. Gantz Jr. of Boonsboro.
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Middletown
Maryland-Delaware District of Columbia Elks Association
Judith Kay Snook
Norman K. Snook Sr
Drenning
Frederick County
Walkersville Fogh School
Charles Dahl Drenning
John Drenning
Woodsboro
Snook
Annapolis
Elks Clubs
Unversity
Maryland
Valley View
Spotlight
Quill and Scroll
National Honorary Society
Future Nurses Club
Arnold N. Fleagle
Walkers
Boonsboro High School
Peggy Ann Groves
Cumberland
Charles Paul Smith
Towson
Dianna Lee Koonce
Dremning
Miss Koonce
Tawes To File For Re Election
Governor Tawes is set to formally file for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Maryland at 3 p.m. with running mates Comptroller Lews L. Goldstein, Atty. Gen. Thomas B. Finan, and Rep. Daniel B. Brewster. The team announced last November it would seek election together, Brewster aiming for the U S Senate seat now held by John Marshall Butler.
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Thomas B. Finan
Daniel B. Brewster
D-Md
U. S. Senate
John Marshall Butler
McClendon Named LSU Coach as Dietzel Resigns
Charley McClendon, an LSU assistant since 1953, becomes head coach succeeding Paul Dietzel who resigns to lead Army. The Baton Rouge change marks LSU’s new football leadership.
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McClendon
LSU
Baton Rouge
Charley McClendon
Louisiana State University
Paul Dietzel
Army
Wee Women quote sparks buyer’s remorse about prizes
A fragment quotes a humorous remark insulting a husband’s chances at winning a prize, reflecting light mood gossip about domestic life and social expectations.
Ramsburg Denies County Commissioner Candidacy
Mayor Ramsburg says reports he will run for County Commissioner are erroneous. Republican mayor will not seek re election as mayor though talks of a draft persist. Democrats Dailey Renn Cannon Dorsey Smith have announced for county post, primary dates set March 15 deadline, May 15 primary, November 6 general election, city conventions June 12.
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Jacob R. Ramsburg
Ramsburg
Robert E. Dailey Sr
Board of Aldermen
A. Irvin Renn
C. Burton Cannon
Lawrence Dorsey
Woodsboro
Daniel B. Smith
Sjamsville
Twenty five seamen missing after Channel collision
In the English Channel, the Yugoslav freighter Sabac sank after a fog bound collision with the British steamer Dorting Court. Eight survivors and 10 bodies were recovered. 15 seamen aboard Sabac are feared dead. Survivors face icy water and strong currents.
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Dover
England
English Channel
Seamer
Maryland milk output to rise while prices ease
Maryland dairy farmers will see higher milk production this year while the average price declines. Agricultural economist Dr. John W. Wysong notes demand shifts toward non fluid uses and a larger cow population, with the statewide herd rising from 217000 to 221000.
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College Park, Md
Maryland
Agricultural Extension Service
John W. Wysong
University of Maryland Unit
Wysong
Market slips as blue chips fall in early trading
The market extended losses in early trading with blue chips retreating while tech shares showed weakness. Investors watched the broader index tumble as selling pressure increased across sectors.
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New York
$130 Stolen In Two City Break-Ins
Police investigate two weekend burglaries with $125 taken from Rexall Pharmacy cash register at North Market and East Third and about $5 from Lincoln High School cafeteria. Entry at the school gained by breaking a ground floor window. Rexall cash not physically forced. Investigation under Detective bureau.
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Rexall Pharmacy
North Market
East Third Street
Lincoln High School
Rexall
Victor Mercer
Mercer
Detective Bureau
Two Harrisburg Salesmen Convicted In Soliciting Case
Two Harrisburg salesmen, William D. Ream and George R B Chellew, were each fined 25 dollars after a magistrate found them guilty of soliciting without a license for collecting over 80 dollars from merchants to advertise in a New Jersey publication. Chellew also received a 25 dollar suspended fine for petty larceny. They pleaded no contest, claiming ignorance of the license requirement, and were released on 1500 dollar bond. A separate case saw Wilmer E Jacobs convicted of speeding 60 mph or more, fined 25 dollars after being clocked at up to 72 mph. his speedometer was deemed unreliable but did not affect guilt.
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Harrisburg
New Jersey
William D. Ream
George RB. Chellew
Henry Stichel
Baltimore
Nolice Contendre
Chelsea
Hotel Frederick
Central Railroader
Wilmer E. Jacobs, Jr
RFD 4
Frederick
Jacobs
Richard W. Poffenberger
Washington, DC
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
Stanley Y. Bennett
Rozelle Re-elected NFL Commissioner in Miami Beach
Pete Rozelle was unanimously re-elected NFL commissioner in Miami Beach and awarded a new five year contract with a higher salary. Rozelle, 35, already had one year left on a three year deal that paid about 50 000 annually. Terms of the new agreement were not disclosed.
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Rozelle
Miami Beach
Fla
Pete Rozelle
National Football League
Stil
Bert Bell
Reservoir Water Rises Seven Feet at Fishing Creek
Heavy weekend rain pushed water in Fishing Creek Reservoir 1 up seven feet though the level remains 21 feet below capacity. caretaker Frank Weddle noted spillway hasn't flowed in months and dry spell may continue with melting snow in the mountains aiding future fill. Local temps moderated from 25 to 58 degrees with no immediate precipitation expected and clouds persisting into midweek.
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Fishing Creek
Frank Weddle
Weddle
Weather Bureau
Cty
Extended deadline for Christmas trees collection in city
The deadline to collect discarded Christmas trees and greens is extended through Wednesday, says Russell I. Morgan, Superintendent of Streets. Crews will continue curbside collection citywide due to bad weather and ongoing tree placement by residents. The burning ceremony moves to Husky Park Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Russell I. Morgan
Husky Park
Five Day Forecast From The Associated Press
Temperatures will average near normal with a colder Tuesday and little daily change thereafter. Rain or snow is possible late Wednesday or Thursday and again around Saturday. Normal highs range from 33 to 44 with lows in the 20s, and teens in the mountains of Weetes Maryland.
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Weetes
Maryland
Belgians say Sabena jet lands under Soviet escort
A Sabena airliner carrying 27 people from Tehran to Istanbul landed at Yerevan after radioing pursuit by Soviet fighters. Sabena and Brussels headquarters said jets forced or escorted the plane. Tehran officials claimed a radio compass failure and voluntary landing. All aboard reported safe, including one American passenger.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Sabena
Tehran
Brussels
Yerevan
Walter Devros
Omdr
Freddy Moureau
Devros
Devvos
Mr Howen
Europe
Far East
Airiier
Iran
Anwara
Algiers Struck by Quick General Strike
Right wing underground Army of French settlers called a two hour general strike paralyzing Algiers and Oran to back a hospital workers protest over police controls. Officials report hospital staff accused of aiding rebels escaped custody as rebel leaders meet in Morocco with de Gaulle signaling possible peace moves.
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Algiers
Oran
Algeria
Secret Army
Morocco
Charles de Gaulle
France
Nine Loan Firms Withdraw Investments Under State Order
Nine savings and loan associations moved to withdraw investments from the Securities Financial Insurance Corp after a state order. The Department of Taxes and Assessments had deemed the deposits improper, ending a Baltimore hearing. The associations were required to place up to 4 percent of deposits in trust funds with the insurer.
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Associated Press
Savings and Loan
State Department of Taxes
Baltimore
State Department
Securty Financial Insurance Corp
Security Financial
Youth Found Shot in Baltimore Area
A 20-year-old from Waldorf, Richard Alvin Hill, was found in a parked car near a closed filling station at the Maryland 242 and 234 intersection with a .45 caliber revolver in his hand. He remained in critical condition at University Hospital after transfer from St Mary’s County Hospital.
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Baltimore
St. Mary's County
University Hospital
Waldorf Barracks
Richard Alvin Hill
Waldorf
Hill
Maryland
Benjamin Burroughs
St. Mary's County Hospital
University
Sukarno Survives Bomb Attack During West New Guinea Tour
President Sukarno escaped unharmed after a bomb exploded behind his motorcade in Makassar as he wound up a four day tour to rally support for seizing West New Guinea from the Dutch. Three people were killed and 25 injured in the crowd watching his arrival.
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Makassar
Indonesia
Sukarno
Celebes
West New Guinea
Dutch New Guinea
J. M. A. H. Lurs
Robins Seek Hangover Tonic and Multiple Robberies Reported
Robins in Los Altos allegedly developed drunken behavior after feasting on fermented pyracantha berries causing headaches and aimless wandering. In Hagerstown, Maryland, Harry Marshall Metzger 22 of Mechanicsburg admitted 11 robberies across Pennsylvania and Maryland totaling $5,578, including a December 13 theft.
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Los Altos
Calif
Car Demolished After Striking Truck On Route 340
Three people were hurt as a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Thomas F Littleton struck a dump truck on Route 340 near Teen Barnes road. The car overturned after hitting the truck occupied by Jimmy V Iaconis. Littleton said lights blinded him causing the crash. damage to the truck was about $50. All occupants refused treatment. The truck driver was charged.
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Route 340
Teen Barnes Road
Thomas F. Littleton
Center Street
Jimmy V. Iaconis
Baltimore
Littleton
Molotov Returns to Vienna from Moscow
Ex Foreign Minister Molotov, labeled a Stalinist by the Communist party Congress, heads to Vienna for a peace post. The 71 year old former aide to Stalin left Moscow by train after recall from the IAEA delegation, sparking speculation on his party status and future.
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Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Communist Party
Vienna
Foreign Office
Stalin
Khrushchev
Molotov
Atomic Energy Agency
Soviet Union
Worst Dutch Rail Disaster Near Woerden In Dense Fog
In dense fog near Woerden two jammed passenger trains collided killing 79. The wreck between Utrecht and Rotterdam left dozens injured with ambulances rushing to hospitals. Officials suspect a missed signal. three Rotterdam bound coaches derailed plus six from the other train. The disaster ranks as the deadliest in Dutch rail history.
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Woerden
Netherlands
Netherlands Railways
Utrecht
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Leeuwarden
North Holland
van Oosterom
Breudijk
de Grott
Gome
Weesp
California Governor Attacks Nixon Over Right Wing Allies
California Governor Edmund G. Brown asserts Richard Nixon will not fight the ultra right in his party and state. He accuses Nixon of choosing opportunism, aligning with John Birch Society allies, and predicts a rough primaries contest as Nixon seeks the Republican nomination for California governor. Brown warns of Birch influence and Nixon's willingness to back Birch candidates if they win.
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Washington
Edmund G. Brown
California
Richard M. Nixon
Brown
Nixon
National Press Club
Richard Nixon
John, Birch Society
John Bircher
Birch
Republican Party
Giant Sphere To Be Sent Aloft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. AP reports an attempt this week to inflate a 13 story high space sphere above the Bahama Islands after it is rocketed aloft folded in a Thor nose. The test aims to validate Echo satellite launch techniques and could light up skies for residents from Florida to the Bahamas. NASA says weather may allow observation across the eastern United States as the sphere reaches its peak altitude.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Bahama Islands
Forida
Georgia
Bahamas
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
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John A. McCone
Central Intelligence Agency
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