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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1954

Page

6

Ex-Sheriff C W Crum Dies in Frederick

Charles W. Crum former sheriff of Frederick died today at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 8 15 after a brief illness. He was 32nd degree Mason and active in local civic groups. Survived by his wife Mamie Lease Crum and his mother Mrs Margaret Jackson Gross, services with Masonic rites will be held at his funeral home with interment at Mt Olivet.

Charles W. Crum Frederick Frederick Memorial Hospital M. J. Grove Lime Company Crum William E. “George” Miller Frederick City Ingomar Albaugh Fy Tan State Roads Commission New Market Pearl West Fifth Street Philanthropic Lodge A. F Masons Jacques DeMolay Commandery Enoch Royal Arch the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Chesapeake Baltimorelle Frederick Civitan Cith Frederick Little League Margaret Jackson Gross Simon Crum Mamie Lease Crum Mitton Gram Grace Eyvangelical and Reformed Church Mt. Olivet Aer. Etchison and Son

Blizzard Blasts Montana and Wyoming Front

Severe winter storm grips Montana with blizzard conditions stretching into Wyoming and crossing the Continental Divide as mile winds lash the region. In Detroit, Walter Reuther murder plot case stalls through repeated court delays. In Cairo, Egyptian arrests rise to about 450 in crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Montana Helena Manta Wyoming Continental Divide Reuther Detroit Walter Reuther Cairo

Russians To Profit With American Butter

The Associated Press reports the deal for sale of surplus U S butter to the Soviet Union could yield about 500 percent profit for the Soviet government. Butter will be sold through state channels at roughly 3.40 dollars per pound, bought from export prices 0.40 to 0.50 dollars a pound. The U S government pays farmers 0.65 dollars per pound.

Associated Press Commodity Credit Corp U S

Congress poised to approve expanded Social Security plan

Congress backed President Eisenhower's plan for broader Social Security coverage, higher benefits, and increased tax limits. Reed introduced two bills to extend coverage to 102 million more workers and raise the annual income base from $3,600 to $4,200, with future relief measures for non-covered needy groups.

Washington Congress Eisenhower Reed R-Ny House Ways and Means Hhded

Flood Threats Then Snowbound Region Grows

Avalanches blocked the Soeik river in Austria’s southern valley, damming a mile of water and threatening 010 residents. Rescue crews rushed to the area as officials feared further loss of life amid mounting flood danger and international tolls from avalanches across Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy.

Vienna Austria Soeik Valiey Soeik Germany Italy Radio Budapest Hungary

Arrest Made In Two Moose Club Burglaries In Maryland

Maryland State Police and Frederick City Police report the arrest of Nick Koprivich 42 of Weirton West Virginia and Baltimore on charges connected to two burglaries of Moose Club locations on December 18 in West South Street and December 20 in Brunswick. Safes were pried open, offices ransacked, substantial sums stolen. Police linked the Brunswick and Aberdeen cases, with Koprivich arrested January 10 in Aberdeen after a chase and a guard’s collision with a crowbar-wielding intruder. Investigators seek further accomplices and confirm prior criminal history and probation status.

Maryland Frederick City West South Street Moose Club Brunswick Nick Koprivich Weirton W. Va Baltimore Koprivich Tor le H. L Basore Dietz Harford County Belair Aberdeen Roberts Havreyde Grace Kopri Iyich West Virginia North Market Street Church Street Serr Sherman Boone Milbert Mc Moore Mast Third Street David T. Myers Frederick Myers Innto Moore Wheeling

Governor breaks ground on Route 40 dual highway project

Governor McKeldin launched the final contract to convert Route 40 into a dual highway from Baltimore to Frederick. Russell H. McCain, state roads chair, and about forty officials witnessed as F. P. Asher and Sons, Inc. began work. The road is slated to open by October end, with seven contracts active from Ridgeville to Monocacy River. The party lunched at Mealey's New Market, with Frederick residents John Derr and others in attendance.

Theodore R. McKelding Baltimore Frederick Russell H McCain State Roads Commission F. P, Asher and Sons, Inc Amenolis Ridgeville Monocacy River Bridge Mealey’s New Market

Seaway Backers Claim Strong Victory Amid Senate Debate

Washington reports backers of the St Lawrence Seaway claim victory as opponents ready to speak at length during Senate debate on the project. Senators Butler of Maryland and Hickenlooper ally Aiken and Thye warn a filibuster among foes, while pro seaway leader Len Wiley asserts readiness to vote at any time.

Washington St. Lawrence Seaway Senate Sen Butler Aiken Thye Canada St. Lawrence Atlantic Ocean Great Lakes Len Wiley

Editor Killed In Snowstorm Accident In New Jersey

Harold F. Keenan, 51, editor of the Plainfield Courier News, died in a crash late last night when a car collided with a bus during a snowstorm on Route 22 at Watchung Avenue. Also injured were Paul E. Smith, 56, North Plainfield editor and Wallace Zimmerman, 44, Plainfield assistant publisher and advertising director. Police said the collision occurred around 11 p.m. as heavy snowfall fell.

North Plainfield N.J Harold F. Keenan Plainfield Courier- News Gannett Plaine Field

Bible Society Plans Annual Meeting in Frederick County

Rev Kenneth M Gearhart of St John s Episcopal Hagerstown will deliver the address at the 13rd annual meeting of the Young Men s Bible Society of Frederick s county at All Saints Episcopal church Sunday at 7 30 PM. President R Ames Hendrickson hopes for good weather and strong church turnout.

Kenneth M. Gearhart St. John's Episcopal Church Hagerstown Young Men's Bible Society Fredericks County All Saints Episcopal Church R. Ames Hendrickson Frederick County Society Luther D. Miller, Jr All Saints Church Paul L. Althouse Evangelical Reformed Church Raymond C. Wilhelm Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church J. H. Schmitt Mendrickson Jesse C. Shaver Gearhart Gordon L. Todd Clvni

Congress Invited To Vote Self Pay Increase

Senators and House members were invited to vote themselves a 12.50 yearly pay raise, boosting pay to 27,500. The report also urged raises for Supreme Court justices and other federal judges, higher allowances for the vice president and speaker, a presidential mansion for Vice President Nixon, and pensions for survivors, with Congress to decide on action.

Washington House Supreme Court Eisenhower Nixon Conkresserself

Five Day Forecast for Maryland Weather Changes Saturday

Five day forecast in mild with rain or showers Saturday. Western Maryland turns to snow flurries Saturday night with colder conditions. Sunday and Monday turn colder with warmer Tuesday bringing more snow or rain and further cold. Temperatures average near normal with afternoon highs around 44 and early mornings near 20 in far west to the upper 20s in eastern and southern sections.

Maryland Warner

Snow and Ice Slows Roads After Heavy Weekend Snow

Rain and warmer temperatures melted a three to five inch snow layer leaving icy patches on highways. Snow removal crews worked through the night with bulldozers to reopen roads while some sections around Johnsville Mt Pleasant and Waretene remained uncleared. Temperatures rose to 40s, with a snowfall total of 11 inches for the week at the airport, and local schools closed until Monday.

State Roads Commission Mercury Forties Steiner’s Hill Unionville Liberty Frederick Emirausbug County Roads Board Johnsiville Mt. Pleasant Waretene Culler Lake Fishing Creek Frank Weddle Paul L. Hoffmaster Masonic Hall Poing Af Reeks Easton and Waldorf Cumberland Bel Air Conowinge Allegany County Maryland Oakland Frosburg U. S Savage Mountain iGarrett County Miners Hospital Frastburg Philp Crause Robert Stuart Thomas Fisentrout Ernese Pfaff Jan McGuire Frostburg William Jk. Luckey Coast Guard Turkey Point Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Crackdown on Blue Law Violators Called Off in Maryland

Maryland authorities halted enforcement of Sunday blue laws after a miscommunication. State’s Attorney Dawson said police will not issue warrants for violations unless sworn by a private citizen, ending fears of sweeping arrests. Still, court action possible if warrants are filed. In Spencer, Tennessee a family perished in a gasoline explosion fire.

Rockville Marylani Ven Dawson

Relief From Cold Spell Promised In Maryland Outlook

The Weather Bureau forecast relief for Maryland from a weeklong cold spell with western counties Garrett and Allegany at 38 to 44 degrees and other areas 40 to 48. Showers would sweep the state tonight and Saturday with possible western snow flurries, aiding ice melt on highways.

Associated Press Weather Bureau

Brune Touted For State Court Of Appeals Vacancy

Annapolis reports Baltimore lawyer Brune as a leading prospect to fill an imminent Court of Appeals vacancy. The anticipated move could occur within days, with Sobeloff and Bertha Adkins both viewed as possible cross-branch appointments.

Annapolis Frederick W. Brune Baltimore Court of Appeals Simon E.sobeloff Eisenhower Administration Genzal Sen. Beall R-Md Statehouse Sobeloff Bertha Adkins Washington Miss Adkins Maryland Congress Salisbury National Committee Edward T. Miller U. S. District Court Miller Sens. Beall Butler R Gov. McKeldin

Indian plan to turn back 22,500 unrepatriated POWs

An Indian spokesman said his command will turn back 22,502 unrepatriated war prisoners beginning Wednesday. The move, said to be the Indians reply, will proceed regardless of Allied or Communist responses. The U N Command and U S 8th Army indicated readiness to receive anti Red POWs, while Peiping warned such repatriations could threaten the Korean armistice.

Soth Yester- Inlay United Nations China Peiping Tokyo U.N America U. S. 8Th Army

Chamber of Commerce Banquet Reservations Set

A 4 p m January 18 deadline is fixed for reservations to the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held next Tuesday evening. George C. Slagle announces. A reception for 1953 president Girard W. Gallup will precede the dinner at 4 p m at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Organ music will be by Mrs Reuben Caplan. A Bord Campbell will speak on Business and Education An Essential Partnership. Campbell heads the Mississippi School Supply Co and founded related firms after teaching.

Chamber of Commerce George C. Slagle Girard W. Gallup Francis Scotti Key Reuben Caplan A. Bord Campbell U. S. Chamber of Commerce Campbell Alillsaps College Mississippi School Supply Company School Book Supply Company Suppls. Comnane Hank Jacani Railroad Urag Gallas Methodist Church Jiubsen Council Bay America Aringement Waside Tae Grays

Vrederich and Bagerstown Announce Evening Basketball Game

The local teams Vrederich and Bagerstown schedule a game tonight at 7:15. Public notice mentions a nearby venue and time, with unspecified details due to garbled text.

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