Atomic powered aircraft and moon missions predicted
Gen James H Doolittle forecast atomic powered aircraft likely within 25 years and a platform satellite outside Earth's gravity for science. He said long range jet transports could fly by decade's end and reach speeds near 1000 mph in 25 years. He also predicted automatic military craft and fast transcontinental missiles. Also notes real estate outlook 1954 banner year due to population growth and high savings.
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Doolittle
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U. S
Baltimore
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Ronald J. Chinnock
Chicago
Maryland Real Estate Association
Chinnock
Byrd Seeks Lane to Lead Maryland Governor Campaign Committee
Dr H C Byrd states his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination will be directed by a 100 member executive committee headed by former Gov William Preston Lane. The committee will cover all counties and city districts, with Richard W Case as vice chairman and Presley D Bowen as treasurer. Brooke Lee and Case will run general campaign operations from Byrd headquarters in Baltimore. Byrd plans local county and precinct level organizations and predicts a historic Maryland political structure before the June primary.
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H C Byrd Sai
William Preston Lane
Byrd S
Richard W. Case
Uhe Maryes
Fumids Semis
State School
Maryland
Pr. Byrd
George P. Mahoney
Mahoney
Byrd
Emerson
Judge Sobeloff Named Solicitor General Candidate
Washington confirms Judge Simon E. Sobeloff of the Maryland Court of Appeals is likely to be nominated soon by President Eisenhower for solicitor general. Sen Beall and Sen Butler indicate no objections. Reports also note Rep Miller may be considered for a federal judgeship amidst GOP hesitation to rotate seats in Maryland.
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House
Miller
Martin
Mass
Baltimore Sun
Minor tremor rocks Stromboli island deltas
A slight earthquake shook the volcanic Mediterranean island of Stromboli on January 1. Inhabitants panicked momentarily but there were no casualties or damages reported.
Godfrey to Be Questioned Over Mane Flight Near Tower
New York January report states Arthur Godfrey will be questioned about his private plane veering toward the control tower at Teterboro Airport after a takeoff. Civil Aeronautics Administration regional director Ora Wo Young said Godfrey’s conduct remains under review and that findings will be recorded.
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Teterboro
S. J
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Godfrey
CAA
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Yeu Unel Fen
Miami
Biggs Avenue Residents Plan Public Hearing on By-Pass
Biggs Avenue and nearby residents will attend a Thursday City Hall hearing on a State Roads Commission plan for Frederick by-pass. They seek details, protest secrecy, and worry a high elevation may create a wall separating communities and devalue homes while threatening access to Rose Dale Playground.
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City Hall
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Theodore R. McKeldin
Apple
Rosemont Avenue
Evergreen
Belmont
Blue Ridge Avenues
Culler Avenue
Fairview Avenue
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Rosedale Playground
Russell H McCain
Seventh Street
Say
Packard To Show 2954 Models With By By Pass Plans
Packard unveils its 1954 line including Clipper and Packard series with a new Pacific hardtop and a 212 hp engine. Tubeless tires optional. handling charges rise to standardize across four models. By-pass plans near Biggs avenue raise protest and public hearing attendance.
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Detroit
Packard
McSherry Trial Date Set for Embezzlement Case
Victor H. McSherry a 27 year old former teller at a Hagerstown bank will go on trial again February 15 in Federal court in Baltimore on an embezzlement charge authorities here have advised. McSherry was tried on the
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McSherry
Nicodemus National Bank
FBI
Hagerstown
Wwe
Victor H. McSherry
First New Orleans Paper Founded in 1794
The earliest New Orleans newspaper began in 1794 under the title Monutenr de la Louisiane. It was published in French and continued in that language for several years after the Louisiana Purchase.
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New Orleans
Monutenr de la Louisiane
Louisiana Purchase
Tuberculosis cases linger in the United States amid health concerns
An estimated 400000 active tuberculosis cases remain in the United States, signaling ongoing public health challenges. Health officials stress improved screening, treatment access, and adherence to reduce transmission and fatalities in communities nationwide.
Viscount Simon Dies in London At 80
Baron John Allsebrook Simon aged 80, known as Viscount Simon, dies at Westminster Hospital. A leading British barrister and former cabinet minister, he served as solicitor general, attorney general, home secretary, foreign secretary, and chancellor of the exchequer. He remained active until two weeks before his death. Pennsylvania has over 12,000 miles of railroad tracks.
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London
Dan
Viscount Simon
Britain
Wolli
Westminster Hospital
Simon
Jast
House of Lords
John Allsebrook Simon
House of Commons
Freight Manager Dies in Baltimore at 53
Edwin H Gardner, assistant to the freight manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died today after collapsing at his home. Born in Belleville Illinois, he began with B and O in 1916 at Vincennes Indiana and later served in freight posts at St Louis Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and Dayton before moving to Baltimore in 1947 as assistant to the freight manager.
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Baltimore
Edwin H Gardner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gardner
Belleville
Vincennes
Ind
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Lonnville
Indianapolis
Dayton
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