Six Die In Fire At Virginia Home
In PocaHontas Virginia a four room frame house burned last night killing six members of Roy Bostic’s family. Imogene Bostic and their four daughters Alice May Barbara Sue Mary Ellen and Wanda Sue were found deceased in their beds or on the floor. Fire officials believe an overheated fire passing through a wall started the blaze as colder air gave way to higher temperatures the next day.
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U. S
Cury
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Ex-Convict Caught in Kidnap Plot
Denver police nab an ex-bookkeeper who revealed details to an undercover investigator posing as his partner. He faces charges in a kidnap murder conspiracy allegedly plotted by the former inmate.
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Denver
Freezing weather grips county with record lows
Coldest readings in 14 years swept Unionville and nearby areas. Airport lows reached -10 to -16 in a frigid Friday, with highs only in the mid twenties. Icy roads prompted county crews to push snow and clear drifts while skating continued on Culler Lake as temperatures edged up. Rain and possible snow forecast for late weekend and Monday.
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Cold Wave Ends Maryland Delaware Forecast
The weatherman says the week long cold spell in Maryland and Delaware is ending as warm air moves in this afternoon. Rain or snow will turn to rain with milder temperatures by Sunday night. Tonight’s low temperatures near the high teens to low 20s, with Sunday highs around 38.
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Hood College student to serve as part time home demonstration aide
Miss Thomas, Hood College home economics major and former 4 H club member Jas Deen Damed, will begin part time duties as assistant Home Demonstration Agent on East Church Street. She will work three hours daily until her June graduation, filling the vacancy left by Mrs Osborne V Price Jr. as Betsy Lavington resigned last September.
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Hood College
Stension
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Fehr
Hood
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Burkittsville
Thomas
Robbery plot linked to ex-convicts and a threatened kidnapping
In a Colorado case, Terry released from prison plotted with Charles Jackson to kidnap George F. Robinson of Robinson Brick & Tile Co and force payroll checks. Allegretto and others aided, with plans to museum the payroll for a $50,000 payoff. Investigators later uncovered firearms and a confession at Terry’s home as police pursued the case.
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Rocky Mountain News
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Frederick Area Receives Over 3 Million in State Funds
Comptroller G Milard Tawes annual report shows Frederick city, county and towns collected more than 3.0 million dollars from state sources in the year ended June 3. Education and welfare boards accounted for 1.77 million and 272 thousand respectively, while various state taxes and local licenses produced the rest. Frederick city’s grand total reached 115 thousand and the county 2.89 million, with smaller municipalities noting varying sums from motor fuels, income, and vehicle taxes.
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May Boost Interest Rate On U S Bonds
Washington officials are divided on recommending Congress raise the 3 percent rate on U S savings bonds as sales weaken and higher rates lure investors. No decision timetable is given after Treasury debate and pressure from Congress and market trends.
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Overseas Bases Still Needed For U S Air Command Bombers
The United States relies on overseas bases to operate Strategic Air Command bombers. In flight refueling for B 52s requires tanker aircraft positioned along a global route. Top commanders warn that continued access to foreign bases depends on sound relations and protection against enemy attack.
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Congress
United States
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England
Germany
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Philippines
Japan
County Chairmen Named for March of Dimes Drive
County chairmen have been named for the current March of Dimes campaign aiming to raise 20000 for costs. General chairman is W Jerome Offutt with C. Burton Cannon heading most county areas except Thurmont. Local Civitan leaders oversee street drives and the blue crutch sale while the hotel association supports fund drives. Plans for the Mother's March are under way led by Mrs Alton Bennett.
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Thurmont
W. Jerome’. Offutt
Civitans
Alden Summers
Carroll Freed
Frederick County Hotel and Restaurant Association
Offutt
Ralph Irelan
Emmitsburg
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Dick) Tregoning
Alton ¥. Bennett
Adamstown
James E Houff
Bartonsville
Margaret Tobery
Braddock Heights
Geo. Wm. Stultz
Ollie W. Rosenberry
Brunswick
Charles F. Deck
Burkittsville
Paul M. Smith
Lumen F Norris
Feagaville
Joseph Zimmerman
Sjamsville
M. Robert Ritchie Jr
Jefferson
Charles C. Smith
Jennusville
Joseph Lynn
Libertytown
Charles H. iSmeiser
George
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Floyd Gladhill
Airs
Wildam Horman
Airy
Prospect
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Pleasant
Charles W. Barker
Harold McDevitt
Myers-ville
Thomas ©. Dunn
New Market
Lucian K- Falconer
Point of Rocks
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Shookstown
Edgewood
Harold M. Free
Urbana
W. Earl Burdette
Walkersville
Edgar A. VanFossen
Wolfsville
Opal Wolfe
Woodsboro
Rexford W. Brent ‘Neman
Jack Dorcus
C. Burton Cannon Jr
Raymond V. Crebbs
City
W. I. Snowden
Post-Christmas lull hits New York business streak
Signs of a post holiday slowdown appeared across steel autos appliances and home building with a broad market retreat marking the sharpest weekly decline since May.
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New York
Snow Ball Net Profit Near Ten Thousand For Hospital Laundry
The Snow Ball annual benefit by the Woman's Auxiliary of Frederick Memorial Hospital reported a net profit of 9 818.92, just over 300 above prior estimates. Funds go to the hospital laundry project for a washer extractor as part of renovation work.
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Frederick Memoral Hospital
Auxiliary Board
Chase C. Gove Jr
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Frank W. Worthington
Worthington
Eisenhower Middle East plan faces Soviet China challenge
Senators warn that a joint Moscow MoscowPeking communique attacking Ike’s Middle East proposal may spur quick approval while others say Red bluster should not affect Congress. Eisenhower seeks standby authority to aid Middle East nations and a special aid program, with House action eyed for late January. In Alaska, rescue workers press to reach five trapped miners after a tunnel explosion.
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House
United Fund Drive Aims To Cover County Area
The Community Chest board approved a plan to expand a United Fund drive to cover city and county areas. A $41,219 campaign total against a $2,500 goal was reported, with the shortfall to be covered from reserve funds. Officials note Red Cross and other groups may join, and efforts will push for a county wide campaign by 1958.
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United Fund
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South Market Street
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Red Cross
Charles S. V. Sanner
Lanner
Boy Scouts
Children’s Aid Society
Salvation Army
Fort Detrick
White House
Detrick
ernest_ Price
Nevin Baker
Edward MecGuiness
Lannery
Ingrid Bergman arrives in New York after eight year absence
Ingrid Bergman lands at Idlewild with husband Dr. Peter Lindstrom after an eight year absence. She greets fans, explains she will not immediately see her grown daughter Pia, and heads to receive the New York Film Critics Award for Anastasia while planning a busy schedule in the United States.
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Ingrid Berg
United
Italy
Roberto Rossellini
Idlewild
Miss Bergman
Peter
Lindstrom
Orly
Paris
Miss Berg
India
Ingrid
Isabella
Pia
University of Ynce
Anastasia
Colorado
Jenny Ann
Dr. Lindstrom
United States
Oyster Industry Curtailed by Severe Weather
Snow and winter storms in Easton Maryland hamper Chesapeake Bay oyster fishing. Officials report the shortage will not drive up prices despite reduced harvests.
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Egypt Moves Toward Soviet Ties Amid Nasser Decree
U S officials caution on Egypt’s Egyptianization of foreign firms may push Cairo closer to the Soviet bloc. President Nasser announced the law Thursday, triggering turmoil in Egypt’s foreign business sector and raising fears for economic prospects and foreign interests.
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Egypt
Russia
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State Department
Inaugural Radio TV Coverage Across Washington
The nation will monitor Monday's inaugural events via radio and television. Key moments include the public oath by Eisenhower and Nixon, the inaugural address, and a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. Broadcast schedules from NBC CBS and other outlets outline monitoring times across the day.
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