Armless man denied license by computer ruling
Ray R Myers born without arms, who has driven with feet for 29 years, loses operating privileges after Pennsylvanias computer system flags his arm absence. He works as a time clerk at Trojan Boat Co and travels five miles to work. Myers plans to appeal after a 1936 test and no recent evaluation.
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Lancaster. Pa
Pennsyvama
Ray R Myers
Ins
Myers
Miers
Sou
Dersburg
Trojan Boat Co
Kinzers
State Bureau of Traffic Safety
Theodore L Brubaker
State Revenue Department
Blinker Light Installed at Dangerous US 15 Maryland 97 Junction
The State Roads Commission added a blinker light at the US 15 Maryland 97 junction, east of Emmitsburg, bringing eight warning devices for motorists. Two people died in six crashes since the bypass opened on December 10 while most accidents cited failure to stop. District engineer Thomas G Mohler noted a likely psychological factor in ignoring signs. A Wednesday crash injured a Pennsylvania man. authorities report stop-sign violations as a common cause. WH Wahl of Bar rack B stated he could offer no reason for the behavior.
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State Roads Commission
Maryland 97
Emmitsburg
Thomas G Mohler
Pennsylvania
WH Wahl
Barrack
Stop Signs Warn of Junction Ahead at Md. 97 Intersection
Traffic signs near the Md. 97 and U S 15 junction in Emmitsburg and Taneytown warn drivers of a junction ahead and stop ahead warnings. Mohler notes stop signs on Md. 97 both approaches, with additional signs on the median strip at the intersection and along each side of the highway directing drivers to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Taneytown
U.S. 15
Mohler
Social Security Worker Honored for Superior Performance
Wilmer E Dunn of Hagerstown, a veteran Social Security employee, received a citation from Washington supervisors and a salary increase. He and his wife reside in Smithsburg with their four children.
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Wilmer E Dunn
Hagerstown
Social Security
Washington
Dunn
Smithsburg
Uniform Time Urged In State
Robert Redding of the Transportation Association of America testified before the Montgomery County delegation for a Maryland uniform time standard. He noted Maryland generally uses daylight saving from late April to late October, with Allegany County shifting schedule. Garrett County reportedly stayed on Standard Time. He said clock changes disrupt transport and travel and cited incidents including four hours late for a conference in Alaska and Tito arriving early in Williamsburg. The Potomac Edison Co. filed a complaint prompting commission action against a municipal plant in Hagerstown.
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Robert Redding
Transportation Association of America
Committee For
Montgomery County Legis
Annonotis Nheween
Stndard
Maryland
Allegany County
Garrett County
Co. CH
Alaska
Marshall Tito
Williamsburg
AVY
Potomac Edison Co
Hagerstown
Frenchmen Spend 31 Percent of Income on Food
A report notes that French households allocate thirty one percent of their income to food expenses signaling household budgeting patterns. This figure highlights the role of food costs in daily living and may affect consumer behavior and economic planning.
Hagerstown Utility Service Criticised
The Public Service Commission ruled the Hagerstown Municipal Electric Light Plant lacked authority to provide service to eight customers in three newly annexed areas. The commission said the city must curb or rectify the unauthorized connections in its service radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Hagerstown
Commission
Johnsons At Ranch For Long Weekend
President and Mrs. Johnson departed Washington by jet for a Texas ranch weekend. Among their guests will be noted, with plans unclear, as the trip unfolds in late night dispatches from the capital.
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Washington
Johnson
Texas
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Steck
W. Patrick St
Banqlet & Party Room
Pharmacist
Mercer's Drug Store Free Delivery
West 3Rd & N. Market Sts
Procter’s Theo. G. Procter Appliance Service Specialists
Westinghouse—Bendix
Maytag
Nerge
Kenmere
Whirlpool
G.E
Frigidaire
Kelvinator—Speed Queen and
Hotpoint
Paris
N. Market Street
Dobbs
Perest& Prescription Service
Market St
Lester
Pearson
Loyola Federal Savings and Loan Association
Loyola Federal
Loyola
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Charles & Preston Sts
Baltimore, Md
Florsheim Shoes
Shrowswey
Florsheim
Rogers
Todd Steel, Inc
Aia
Potomac Edison
Frederick — Taneytown
Mt. Airy
Brunswick
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