Library standards urged by 200 conference librarians
Robert L. Amsden urged school librarians and principals to align efforts to improve library facilities and integrate library standards into instruction. He stressed collaboration, leadership, extended hours, adequate clerical support, and equal staff status to advance a built in method of curriculum improvement amid new programs and building construction.
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
Robert L. Amsden
Columbia High School
Maplewood
X. J
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Amsden
2Ipal
Mae Graham
Department of Education
David W. Zimmerman
Maryland
France
Grimes
Washington County
Fashion Show Benefit for Marek of Dimes Fund
Several hundred attendees are expected at the event to raise funds for the Marek of Dimes. General chairman Goodioe Byron Inday will preside at 1 30 p m at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Elizabeth Haher directing fashions and local models participating.
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Goodioe Byron Inday
Hest
Francis Scott Key
Frigid Record as Temperatures Drop to Teens
A cold snap pushed temperatures into the teens with wind chills lower than that. The mercury fell to 18 last night and could slide toward 10 in some areas as forecasters warn of more extreme cold through the week. No heavy snow is expected, though a few flurries may appear. The coldest day this winter was December 23 with a high of 22 and a low of 12. Yesterday’s high reached 30 and may again be near that level tomorrow if conditions hold.
Registration To Vote Closes On April 16
The Board of Election Supervisors reports registration for the coming primary ends April 16. The May 17 primary and November 8 general election follow. General election registration closes September 26 with residency requirements and weekday hours at the Court House. Democrats lead in registrations with 15 265 vs 11 362 Republicans. 383 declines.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Ruth Moberly
Board Off Election Office
Court’ House
Miss Moberly
Iil
Alss Moberly
Mt Airy Votes On Sewer System Referendum
Mt Airy residents head to a May election to decide a referendum on installing a modern sewer system. Mayor Harper cites cost barriers but notes the project would support growth and link to the water supply plan. A survey by Elmer Maxwell and a committee studies the projected expense.
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Ms. Airy
Wulue
Harper
Mr. Airy
Frederick
Baltimore
W.sien
Maryland
Elmer Maxwell
Mt. Y
City Meter Collections Rise to 56 297 in 1959
Parking meter collections across downtown streets and parking lots totaled 56 297.61 for 1959, up 943.23 from 1958’s 35 254.41. The record year remains 1957 with 57 124.84, while 1956 saw 56 262.10. The Winchester Hall lot and others contributed to the total, with vandalism and meter repairs noted. December led with 5 983.12, and monthly totals ranged from 3 391.67 to 5 983.12.
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Elgin Hemp
Winchester Hall
Hemp
Stown
Carmark
South Court Street
East Patrick
City Hall
Five Held In Swastika Painting And Related Cases
A batch of cases heard by Magistrate Byron W. Thompson included charges of intoxication and assault and battery, a reckless driving verdict despite strong evidence, and a burning of trash incident. James William Bartholow faced reckless driving after a January 3 Yellow Springs road crash. Carol Miller and Dora Hanshew testified about the incident, while Bartholow’s claim of being blinded by headlights was rejected. Homer E. Harris received a suspended six month sentence for assault on his wife Lena G. Harris. Justin Rollins Sr. faced burning and smoke-related charges. magistrate urged work and neighbor cooperation. Samuel W. Barrick represented Bartholow and Rollins’ matter involved property burning on the street. details incomplete.
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Byron W. Thompson
James William Barthelow
West South Street
Yellow Springs Road
Edwin Nicewarner
Yellow
Acciden
Bartholow
Dri
Carol Miller
Dora Hanshew
Ughis
Thompson
Samuel W. Barrick
Homer E_ Harris
House of Correction
Lena G. Harris
Harris
Justin Rollins Sr
A. Thomas
West
Rollins
Wilbur F
Howard Corum
John Hanson
Ainly
Reid Jr
Ex-convicts implicated in Dallas synagogue vandalism case
In Dallas four juveniles and a 12 year old boy face charges after swastika paintings appeared on the Beth Sholom Synagogue Convent wall and a city water tank. James Newton Hurst 19 is jailed on multiple counts. juveniles await juvenile court action as authorities plan jurisdiction waivers.
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Beth Sholom
Convent Wall
James Newton Hurst
Water Street
W. C. Roderick
Hurst
Braddock Heights
Lafternoon
Ernest Stephens Hurst
Meee
Spears
Living Costs Decline in December Despite Wage Boosts
Washington AP reports consumer prices fell one tenth of one percent in December marking the first drop in four months as food clothing and durable goods prices eased while services rose. The Labor Department set the index at 125.5 percent of the 1917-49 base, erasing November’s rise and matching October levels. about 575,000 workers will gain 1 to 2 cents an hour under the new index.
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Washington
Labor Department
Convention Of Firemen At Brunswick
Frederick County volunteers plan the 26th county convention with Brunswick hosting July events. A test of the county wide radio system is set for Sunday at 2 pm and a February 14 demonstration on radio operation will be conducted by a Maryland extension instructor.
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Frederick County Volunteermen’s Association
Brunswick
Aley
Paul B. Rhoads Jr
Rhoads
Maryland Fire Services Extension School
Paul L. Tritapoe
Brunswick Fire Company
Tritapoe
Jesse Jacobs
State
Fire Marshalls Office
Maryland
Frederick
Washington
Garrett
Ernest Middieson
The
Fire Security Service, Inc
Southern
Robert Tuck
Carroll Manor
Adamstown
Paul F. Bittle
Myersville Coompany
Uniteds
Juniors
Citizens
Independents
Pickup Truck Fire Extinguished at Hertz Farm
Fire crews responded to a morning blaze at Hertz farm between Damascus. An ignition started straw in a pickup truck. flames were extinguished quickly with no injuries or damage reported.
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Hertz
Damascus
United States summons ambassador Bonsal from Cuba
The United States orders Ambassador Philip Bonsal home from Havana for consultations amid growing friction with Castro. Secretary of State Herter cites insults to the American government and embassy, noting Cuba’s legal seizure of U.S. property and hostile Cuban press and radio attacks.
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United States
Cuba
Washington
Philip W. Bonsal
Havana
America
Fidel Castro
Sam
Bonsa
Christian A. Herter
Castro
U.S
Sen Bonsal
Daniel
Braddock
Herter
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
J. W. Fulbright
Fd Ark
Cas
Tro
Hard MM
Florida
Bonsal
Miners Trapped In South Africa Resolve Air Supply Effort
Rescue teams report contact with about 400 miners trapped 600 feet underground at the Clydesdale Corner coal mine 90 miles south of Johannesburg. Whites and Africans work together to restore air as conditions appear dire with risks of flooding and collapse.
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Coalbrook
South Africa
Clydesdale Corner
Johannesburg
Henkeiko
Collieries Ltd
E Free St
Trans
Ambulance Called for City Worker Illness on Market Street
United Ambulance responded about 10 30 this morning to the 700 block of North Market for Sonny Shankle a city light department employee who became ill He was not taken to the hospital after his condition improved firemen reported
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United Ambulance
North Market Street
City Light Department
Sonny Shankle
Ex-President Of Girl Scouts To Speak Here
Mrs. Roy Layton, past national president, will be guest speaker at the annual meeting of the local Girl Scout Association at West Frederick Junior High School. A dinner at 6 30 precedes the meeting, with elections a main item of business led by retiring president Mrs. John W. Morgan. layton has served on the national board, chaired councils, and represented the GSA at world conferences.
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Roy Layton
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Girl Scout Association
West Frederick Junior High School
John W. Morgan
Layton
Girl Scouts
National Board of Directors
Chevy
National Capital Girl Scout Council
Pri
Millburn
Columbia University
George D. Pegram
University
James Huff
Huff
Robert McLaren
Charles E. Ritchie
Eunice Hutchins
Dan Weinberg
Willi
Irvin F. Stride
Patricia Crum
Carol Jean Long
Sharon Shanholtz
Susan Sheffield
Sharon Stride
Bonnie Shine
J. Vernon Summers
Murray Fox
Joseph Bussard
Charles Pruitt
Harry T. Creager
Daniel C. Poole
Howard Ash
Henry T. Eigelsbach
Fort Detrick Officials Defend Safety Record Amid Germ War Claims
Fort Detrick officials released figures defending the health and safety record of the biological warfare program from 1950 to 1959. Congressman Robert W. Rastineher alleged misleading germ war remarks, with data showing 228 total cases including 23 severe illnesses and two deaths attributed to anthrax infection over the period. The report highlights vaccinations, decontamination efforts, and recognitions for safety leadership.
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Fort Detrick
Wisconsin
L. A. Parks
Detrick
Robert W. Rastenmeier
New Hampshire
George G. Wright
Army
Oxford University
England
Capitol Airlines
Survivors Of Crash Seek Ship Travel To Ecuador
Two survivors of a Jamaica bound Avianca crash say they will travel by ship to Ecuador, rejecting further flights. Ian Kelton, 46, a UN official, and his wife escaped from the flaming wreck near Montego Bay, along with other passengers and crew, while awaiting rescue.
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
New York
Kelior
U.N
Ecuador
Miami
Greenland
Keltons
Fire Destroys Shirt Plant On Shore
Salisbury AP reports a one story Calloway Shirt Co plant burned out early today. Walls remained upright with losses around 200000 dollars. It is the second shirt maker to burn in a week and cause is undetermined.
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Salisbury
Calloway Shirt Co
Viant
Calloway
Charles
Watson Shirt’ C O
Lass
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al Taylor
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