Roads Icebound As Freezing Rain Strikes Frederick Area
Winter storm brings freezing rain and new snowfall across Frederick County and surrounding areas. State Police urge chains as ice covers major routes. Blue Ridge Lines buses report slow but steady service while some routes see cracking ice and city streets remain treacherous.
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State Roads Commission
Frederick County
Commission
Carroll County
Carroll
Howard County
Baltimore-Washington
Thomas G. Mohier
Frederick
Blue Ridge Lines
Middletown
Anyother
Ridgeville
County Roads Board
Frederick City
Thurmont
Potomac Edison Company
Star
Sabillasville
Herman Toms
Gambrili State Park
Hi Knob
Record Instrument Filings Hit New Office Milestone
The Ellis C. Wachter Clerk of the Circuit Court saw 9 785 instruments filed in a single period, a new record for the office. Deeds mortgages contracts of sale chattel mortgages and rights of way led the docket with thousands of entries as installment plans drive heavy business on autos refrigerators stores and more.
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Circuit Court
Ellis C. Wachter
Leopold Seeks Parole From Joliet Prison
Nathan Leopold asked the Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles today to grant parole after years in prison for his role in the 1924 Loeb case. The hearing sought to gauge whether he has served the necessary time and shown rehabilitation.
Snow and Ice Make Driving Hazardous Across Maryland
Snow and freezing rain battered Maryland causing icy roads and foggy conditions from Cumberland to the shore. State police urged chain usage in north and west areas while highways remained open amid sleet, ice, and lingering cold across western and northern counties.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Cumberland
Garrett County
Star Commission
Oakland
Frostburg
Hagerstown
Ie Fic
Pitburgh
Hs Ownel
Trasdelay
Vania
Kington
Frederick
Randallstown
Benson
Frederic
Easton
Midwest
Alisxppi
Ghia River Cales
New England
Mid-Continent
Plains States
Great Lakes
New York State
Pennsy Wall
Missi Valley
Six Motorists Lose Licenses In One Month Hearings
Six motorists appeared before Motor Vehicle License Reviewer Robert B. Gerrett in the Court House. Four were minors and faced one month license suspensions while two minors failed to appear. Rhody Lee Cregger of Emmitsburg had license revoked until age 21 after dior vehicle charges. Other minors received one conviction each and one month suspensions. Names included Charles Edward Zimmerman East Patrick Cook Ijams Brandenburg and Ben Spurlock with various license actions. Deeds recorded follow.
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Robert B. Gerrett
Court House
Rhody Lee Cregger
Emmitsburg
Cregger
Charles Edward Zimmerman
Patrick Cook
Ijams
Paul Basi Patek
Gard
Community Leaders In Dames March Apportment
Community volunteers have accepted posts for the 1958 March of Dimes drive led by Alton Bennet county director. Bennet cites ongoing crippling costs of polio care, iron lungs, and hospitalization in Baltimore as evidence the community must underwrite victims to allow return to useful life. Chapter officers listed include Chairman Bennett and treasurer Roger R. Rice with several committee members and local names across Emmitsburg Middletown and surrounding areas.
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Alton
Ben County
Benn
National Foundation For Infantile Paras
Baltimore Pilals
Frederick
Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Roger R. Rice
Roger B. Walfe
Benjamin Resenour
Gene W. Pruitt
Jack Forne
A A. Crowther
John
Freda 5
Doli
M .E. Brunswick
Ivan G. James A. Grove
Lewis Jrs
Ray Gisahilh Middie- Woods
William T. Delaplaine
Herbert S. Schroeder
Basil C. Lewi
Norris
Emmitsburg
Ts. C. Lease
Aled Raiders Hurt in Chinese Front Action Report
Fragmented report describes Allied forces engaging on the Korean front at dawn with air strikes artillery and ground fire. The account mentions Chinese lines and casualties as fighting continues in snow and cold conditions.
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Seoul
New School Contracts Ratified by Board of Education
The Frederick County Board of Education ratified major contracts for North Frederick elementary, discussed the 1953 Gadget, and approved a revised current expense budget of 1,060,340. Ground has been broken for the new school, with Richard F. Kline as sub-contractor. A roof contract for Emmitsburg was awarded, and budget details include raises for teachers and capital outlay funding.
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Board of Education
North Frederick
Schuol
Ele
Keller and Sons
Frederi Construction Company
Richard F. Kline
Buggie W Pruitt
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Islunds Ware
Itzgerstown
Frederic School
Comtoners
Tt Wa
Wea
Marjorie Boi
Detrick Emplo Uate
Western Reserve University
Jury Deadlock Delays Urbana Drunk Driving Appeal
A Circuit Court jury failed to reach a verdict in Geisler of Urbana’s appeal on a 150 fine and costs after a juror did not return from a brief recess. The case involved a Urbana garbage truck collision with a driver and cited misheard directions and late lunch delays. The stalled verdict came after the jurors were polled and the jury later planned to reconvene.
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Anc Geisier
van Sant
Conlinuwine
Geisler
Boost
King
Ing
Urbana
Collise
Richard Ed
Eisler
Lake
Erederick
Berail City Crimes
Edwin F. Nikirk
Geddim
Auto Accidents Reported In City After Two Incidents
A pair of crashes in the city involve a vehicle striking a lamp post on the grounds of a home causing minor damage. The other collision occurred on North Bentz Street, with a driver involved and charges or investigations noted as the events unfolded.
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Oo. O. F
Fred
Market Street
O. O F
Investig Post
Daniel Swamley
North Bentz Venth Street
Wil- Columbia
Ben Meoroar
Ha Tas
Hopelessly Deadlocked In New York Strike
A stalemate persists as workers and management fail to reach an agreement in the New York dispute. No progress reported on key issues and talks continue without a clear path to resolution.
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New York
Baltimore Schools Face Closures Amid Transport Strikes
Opaque OCR snippet shows Baltimore schools amid a strike causing closures and staggered dismissals. Mentions engineers, teachers, and assignments disrupted as districts plan reopenings. No clear dates or named entities beyond city and generic roles.
Winners At 18 Poultry Show Recap Valier Vip 4
In Valier and Vaile regional poultry events, winners include Vip 4 and Legh varieties. A notable performance by Jazer Vaile demonstrated strong showing among local breeders at the annual show.
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Valier
Sehuman Dropped Amid European Defense Treaty Debate
The report notes Sehuman’s removal from the Sew Premier amid France’s stalled move toward a European Defense Treaty. It describes Gaullist resistance, Bonn’s reaction, and the push by centrists and federalists to influence policy, with emphasis on potential shifts in French governance and international alliances.
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Dau
Robert Sehneoaf
Bonn
Niment
Chancelendauer
Germany
Fire damages West Patrick Street apartment
A fire in an upstairs apartment on West Patrick Street damaged the unit and spread to adjacent areas before noon today. Several thousand dollars in property and clothing were destroyed, with flames reaching the living room and nearby closet contents. authorities described the scene and noted insurance coverage.
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West Patrick
Ming
Democrats Halting Senate Leadership Battle In Annapolis
In Annapolis on January 8 the Maryland General Assembly faced a stalled leadership showdown as Democratic senators refused to yield to insurgents led by C Ferdinand Sybert. Republicans hovered close to power, while a deadlock over the Senate presidency persisted with Della, Dippel, and Preston failing to secure a majority.
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Annapolis
Jan
Maryland
Senate
col@x
Assembly
George W. Della
Baltimore
C. Ferdinand Sybert
Howard County
Della
Delta
Finance
Louis L. Goldstein
Calvert
Omar
Gus) Crothers
Cecil
Francis X. Dippel
Leroy W. Preston
Balti
Robert B. Kimble
Alegany
Kimble
Ki Dippel
Preston
C. Andrew Schaab
G. O. P. Seeks Byrd to Lead Economy Group
In Washington a reporter notes the Republican party aims to place Byrd at the helm of a new economy committee. The article hints at internal party discussions and Byrd's potential leadership role amid broader policy talks.
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Keller
North End Elementary
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SAM Franciscs Shotan
Pace
York, Jen
Pete
Sen
Promunes Valedietors
Ohio
Tru
Truman
Erstel Rodviern
Imore
Jaint Tank
Weunys
Sehuman
Sew
Govi
Cores Didault
Mayers
Iidault
Cnthe
Namul
Ashbourg
de Gattis
James
U.S
G.O.P
Byrd
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