By-pass Cuts Downtown Traffic Congestion Significantly
Frederick traffic officials report the southwest segment of the by-pass opened Thursday sharply reducing South Market Street congestion near the Square Corner. Officials cite a 75 percent drop in Washington traffic turning west, with first-block delays eased and local traffic dominating the flow. Further counts planned as the by-pass expands to reroute U.S. 40 and U.S. 15.
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Square
Frederick
Sergi
Marshall Mucrayy
Sergl
Murrau
District of Columbia
South Market
U.S. 15
Murray
U.S
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Patrick
South Street
Cas
John A. Dent
Trafic
Io Frederick
Hosemant Avenue
Fourth Street
Sinte
Detrick
Hat Street
Pam
Smit
West South Street
Market
Washington
West Patrick Riront
Wes Patrick Street
Intel Patrick
Jane
Xo Gonth
Saul Jefferson
Aleat
Teerchamie
Rohey
Washington-to-Frederick
Senator Neely Dies in Bethesda at 83
West Virginia Senator Meow M. Neely died at Naval Medical Center Bethesda at age 83 after a year of ill health. The Democratic senator, former West Virginia governor and House member, had attended a Senate session in a wheelchair earlier this month. His death leaves the Senate with one more GOP seat and prompts a gubernatorial appointment by Cecil Underwood to serve until the next general election.
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Meow M. Neely
West Virginia
Naval
Bethesda
Mid
Neely
House
Congress
Senate
West Whitia
Cecil Hnderwood
Hill
Newly
Cambridge Hotel gutted by major fire in town center
Cambridge's only hotel, a three story wooden wing connected to the brick main building, was badly damaged by fire. Firefighters from Cambridge and nearby communities restrained spread to a neighboring hotel, the newspaper office, and several downtown offices while rescuing guests and animals. No serious injuries reported. The Oakley Beach hotel previously burned five years ago in the same month.
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Cambridge
Tire Insurance Office
Euston
Ule Hotel
Cambridge Banner
Spencer Harris
M. J. Callahan
Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce
Redross
Wester Union
Air Force
Oakley Beach
New Snow Layer Over Northeast Deepens Winter Pattern
The Associated Press reports fresh snow piling up across the Northeast with 30 inches at Bearpen Mountain Catskills and three more inches in Caribou Maine, while Buffalo and Rochester add inches to the blanket. Cold, windy conditions persist with widespread cloudiness and mixed precip eastward.
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Associated Press
Todas
Patinra
Rockies
New England
NewState
Bearpen Mountain
Catskills
New York
Caribou
Maine
Great Lakes
Ohd Valley
Rochester
Minnesota
Chin Valley
Mississippi Valley
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Laensar Lower
Fraser
Cole
Great ‘Alkus
Pacific
Lear
Lworther Bureau
Florida
Counain
Flares and Signals Baffle Guam Plane Disappearance
Flares faint radio signals and mirror flashes were reported as searchers probe the disappearance of a bomber with ten airmen aboard near Guam. Aboard the missing craft were radar and distress signals noted by a Navy destroyer escort Moore and an AI rescue unit, with observers in Honolulu reporting flashes along the western sea.
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Ophelia
Here
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Piredrake
Navy
Moore
Honolulu
Walter
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MATS
Wendell K. Monard
Callas Cools Off But Gels Service In Chicago Hotel
Maria Meneghini Callas arrived from Paris to a chaotic scene at the Sheraton-Blackstone in Chicago. A delayed presidential suite forced her into a smaller room while a fanfare of flowers and telegrams awaited. She slept through the commotion and later flew to Chicago for a benefit. Critics noted possible temper and voice issues during a previous Jan 2 performance.
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Chicago
Minnie
Maria Meneghi
Tallas
Althoough
Paris
Sheralon-Blackstone
Shers
Pat Hit
Glovand
Battista Mereghini
Pondic
Soprane
Ito
Avalle
Vin
Edward Lindquist
Mme
Chicapi Toi
Alliance Francaiseé Scholarship Fund
Norma
Sale Shso
Snow Ball Fundraiser Sets 1957 High Receipts at $10,000
The Snow Ball fundraiser sponsored by the War Auxiliary for Frederick Memorial Hospital neared a $10,000 earnings target in 1957, with about $100 more than the first half. Event proceeds funded hospital equipment including an X-ray table, sewing auxiliary supplies, and renovations. Local leaders and community groups contributed in kind, with junior Civitan volunteers assisting and a photo print auction aiding fundraising.
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Mas
Howard WO Ash
Lis Bois
George la Thonas
Ad Ag
James
Thomas
Atvs
Civitan Club
A. Aubrey Bodine
Nulet
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Ie Vale
Cuimty Council
Cline
Areng
Ates
Darhoe Grove
Clyde M. Roney Sr
Krawrer
Oll Ware
Ivery
Hospital Laquidrs
Beenmher Zio
Gambrill
Feuding Designers Open Fashion Shows in Rome and Florence
Feuding designers stage spring show openings in Rome with rivalries spilling into the fashion scene. The dispute centers on allegiances between rival cities and labels, reviving a long running creative clash that unsettles the usual debut atmosphere.
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Rome
Haly
Belyseet
Florence
National monument status urged for transportation development site
A historic group notes no national monument exists to honor American transportation progress near Cumberland. Locally, officials urge preserving canal remnants in Frederick County by transferring them to the state for forestry and park use. A Devon meeting backs efforts to secure canal lands from Gival Falls to the county western boundary.
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Frederick and Hager
Iown Chambers of Commerce
Andy J
Old Watyeway
National Park Service
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Cumberland
Croat Falls
Great Mills
Potomac River
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Ene
Great Falls
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C. & O. Canal
Potomac
Department of Micriot
City of
State At
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Cimberland
Polentiac
Gaal
Ameria
Frederick County
Devon
Iro Gival Falls
Waahington
Snow blankets Northern Western Counties with heavy accumulations
Snow continued across the northern and western counties with heavy snowfall, drifting winds, and scattered reports of up to 18 inches in some western areas. Roads remained hazardous, with several counties including Garrett and Allegany affected. forecasts warned of more inches possible into tonight and the weekend.
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Stole Poller
Randallaiown
Cumberland
Kane
Mbalaea
Garreth County
Fay County
Shale Bauile Commission
Sireog
Allegany
Volice
Uke
Conowinga
Rillstown
Garrett
Allergy
Weather Bureau
Bus plunges off embankment to miss train in Arkansas
At Peary Ark a school bus carrying 35 students and a girl basketball team plunged down a five foot embankment after driver Charlie Upton swerved to avoid a train. Five injured, none seriously. Students escaped as firemen and witnesses aided the evacuation.
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Ark
Alee
Charlie
Wien
Wilvoad
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Wiin
Upton
Lievd Rankin
Sehant
Guy, Ark
Viehsehow Wants
Percyvilley
Ambulance And Auto Collide At Beats Street Scene
An ambulance and a private vehicle collided near West Fisly and Bente streets in Beats South. One occupant, Mrs. Thanas of Dickerson, was treated at Free wrick Memorial Hospital and not seriously harmed. The other injured person remained unidentified and was later taken for care. Authorities opened an investigation into the crash.
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Mints
West Fisly
Bente
Me Thanas
Dickerson
Freewrick Memorial Hospital
Pleasure ci
Cite Pation
Ma Investiga Hind Hoy
Two Hurt In Three Auto Collision On Carroll Street
Two people sustained minor injuries Friday night when three automobiles collided on Carroll Street causing damage estimates around 200 dollars. Maynard Tee, 30, and Madeline J Garrett, 34, were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged after police investigated the crash involving Wilbur Drewry and Florence Marksmith. A separate incident on North Market Street near Fourth Street left Raymond Leo Green and Loraine Hole Hanniett with minor injuries after a car bumped from an alley.
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Frederick Memorial “Hospital
Maynard Tee
Frederick
RFD
Madeline J. Garrett
Ofrederick
Sergi
Denver
Nathan Dorsey
Rite
Hout
Sodek
Wilbur Rt.Drewry
Spiresville
Taut
Plorence Marksmith
Barlowsville
United Ambulance
Brewry Automobile
le Rive
Norh Market Street
Offiery W. Rippean
Raymond Leo Green
Loraine Hole Henniett
Duswar
Lal
Ein
Snow Likely Across Western Maryland This Weekend
Weather officials forecast light snow and flurries in Western Maryland through Sunday. Temperatures near the mid twenties with possible inch to several inch accumulations east of Cambert Tangy and into Garrett and Allegheny counties. Travel likely hazardous with ongoing light snow and slick roads.
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Maryland
Court Ly Bat
Camber Tangyi
Erick Coudly
Garret Jemaints
Gartatl
Ategany
Economic gloom and policy hints color 1950s recession view
The article surveys a broad downturn with factory idle capacity in steel and rail, and freight declines. It notes rising department store sales but shrinking coal and copper output, unemployment climbing to December highs, and overall industrial and income declines. President Eisenhower proposes a budget aiming at record peacetime spending with some defense rises, while the Fed lowers margin requirements signaling active case policy.
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York
Tui
Ieavy
Joer Coat
Jewe Lyive
LMS
Eisenhower
Nisk
Associated Press
Two Brunswick Youths Injured in Virginia Accident
Two Brunswick youths suffer injuries in a Friday night crash near House 287 across the Potomac River. Cornelis and Wayne, both six, received abrasions and finger and hand injuries. Cornelis remains more seriously hurt with chest pain and back pain. Cornelis admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital, Jones taken by car from Wasowsett to hospital. investigation ongoing by Virginia State Police.
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Virginia
Winbridge
Carbolins
Frederick Memorial Haspital
Jones Waslowsett
Coenallus
Yootedinbu- Panee
Jones
Virginia Stile Palive
Government plans to seize land for airport setback
Morris resisted government action as it condemned property near Chantily Washington. She described bargaining walkups and the impact of losing a 2acre tract to build the airport. The news notes the government’s decision to acquire the land for the facility.
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Morris
Burke
Chantily
Chaotily
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