Water main break drains city up to 400000 gallons daily
A six inch water main on Phebus avenue broke, possibly wasting as much as 400000 gallons each day. Water Superintendent William J. Davis said the leak was found after about a week of searching and repaired on Monday. Water and sewer flows indicated the excess water throughout the system before pinpointing the break. Consumption has returned to normal after repairs.
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William J. Davis
Phebus Avenue
Davis
Water Department
Patrick
DeGrange Street
DeGrange
Atlas ICBM On Space Flight Blasts Off From Cape
An Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Cape Canaveral reached high altitude and burned for over an hour over the Atlantic. Officials said the flight was part of a research and development series with unclear results hours after launch. The 80 foot rocket followed a 4000 mile arc beyond Fernando de Noronha off Brazil.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlantic
Fernando de Nordona
Brazil
Atlas
Globe
Air Force
Bar Committee To Begin Hearings Friday
A Maryland State Bar Association special committee will begin hearings Friday on alleged irregularities in the Late Police Department. Baltimore attorney Hilary W. Gans heads the five member panel and says four or five witnesses will testify at the opening session in his law office.
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Baltimore
Aps
Maryland State Bar Assn
Hilary W. Gans
Baltimore Atttorney
Gans
Baltimore Law Office
John B. Gray
Bar Association Presient
Theodore BR. Met Keldin
Balti
Skiney
Werthet
Consideraal Justice Commission
Ced
Record Cold Grips Frederick as Snow Halts Traffic
Temperatures plunged to near zero in Frederick and Unionville with 1.1 to 2.5 inches of snow across county towns. Snow cleared from major roads while six county crews cleared back roads, forecasting warmer weather by Thursday as rain and 40s approach.
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Frederick City
Unionville
County Roads Board
Gambrill State Park
Fishing Creek
Maryland budget faces tighter review by lawmakers
Maryland lawmakers consider Gov Tawes budget calling for 447,869,454 for the next fiscal year. The plan uses 26,615,797 in federal grants and relies on tax increases approved by the 1958 Legislature. Democrats promise close scrutiny while Republicans warn the tax status may not hold. Budget director Rennie calls it the highest yet but notes more money for essential state services as population grows.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Gov. Tawes
Tawes
Uncle Sam
AE Uuke
Sov
Del
Charles McC. Mathias
Frederick
McKeldin
Mathias
Senate
House of Delegates
James G. Rennie
Une
Aerojet General Announces Frederick Expansion Plan
Mayor Jacob R Ramsburg commends Aerojet General Corporation as Freder ick readies an Atlantic Division expansion. The company plans a 250000 plant extension threefold growth at the Freder ick airport, boosting local employment and industrial standing. Dr John Atanasol leading personnel, expansion aims to deepen community welfare and business climate.
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Jacob R. Ramsburg
Aerojet General Corporation
Frederick
Atlantic
Ramsburg
John Atanasolf
Aerojet
Local Firms Low Bidders on Maryland Road Projects
BALTIMORE AP George and Lynch Wimington construction firm was the low bidder to grade drain and surface Maryland 331 from Beulah to Maryland 314 a distance of 1312 miles and from Maryland 331 to Preston 1493 miles bid 325649 for stone and 26274 for slag both low bids The Frederick Asphalt Products Inc was low of four bidders with 17978250 to grade drain and surface US 40 from St Pauls Church to Fairview Mountain in Washington County a distance of three miles Other bids opened include N O and C M Stuart Inc of Washington lon of nine bidders with 123361 to grade drain and surface Maryland 97 from Fenby to 37 mile forth of Bartholow Road in Carroll County distance 444 miles T Edgie Russell Frederick low of seven bidders with 66945630 to grade drain and surface Maryland 216 from Laurel northwest toward Scaggsville 138 miles Regal Construction Co Upper Marlboro one of five me 356922 to grade drain and surface Maryland 3 from US towards Dayton Howard County for 3438 miles Includes widening two bridges and a box culvert
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Baltimore
George and Lynch, Wimington Construction Firm
Maryland
Beulah
Preston
State Roads Commission
Frederick Asphalt Products, Inc
U.S
St. Paul's Church
Fairview Mountain
Washington County
N.O. and
C.M. Stuart, Inc
Washington
Fenby
Bartholow Road
Carroll County
T. Edgie Russell
Frederick
Laurel
Scaggsville
Regal Construction Co
Upper Marlboro
Dayton
Howard County
County Welfare Officials Seek Emergency Aid for Unemployed
Washington County commissioners will meet with county welfare officials next Tuesday to decide on emergency aid for the unemployed. Charles C. Grice and Francis J. Connally said state funds are available with a required county match of about 30 to 50 percent as jobless claims rise in the county.
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Hagerstown
Washington County Commission
Charles C. Grice
County Welfare Board
Francis 3. Connally
Connally
Barrick Bill Seeks Jury Law Change in Maryland
Senator Samuel W. Barrick proposes a constitutional amendment to strip juries of judging the law in criminal cases while keeping them as fact finders. Circuit judges would instruct juries on the law, with a referendum required if approved. Governors Tawes faces hundreds of nominations and Senate-confirmation battles loom for top state posts.
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Samuel W. Sar- Tick
State Senate
Maryland
Barrick
DeMille Widow Inherit Substantial Share Of Estate
In Los Angeles the widow of Cecil B. DeMille receives a major portion of the producer director’s multimillion dollar estate through his will. The document also expresses love and admiration for Mrs. DeMille while naming their daughter Cecilia DeMille as beneficiary of a large share.
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Los Angeles
Cecil B. DeMille
Maryland road building history published by state agency
The Maryland State Roads Commission released an exhaustive history tracing road building from an Indian trail to modern highways. Chairman Bowell announced the 700 copy print run costs about $310,000, surpassing the regular appropriation, with 1,090 more copies planned. The volume spans 26 pages and aligns with the commission’s annual report.
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Saltimore
Maryland
State Roads Commission
SHC
Robert C. Bownell
Ueagency
Menniel
Beweell
Western Maryland Trust Co Elects Directors and Officers
The Western Maryland Trust Company held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday. Directors re-elected include Norvell Belt, Casper E. Cline Jr., Gail L. Catshall, Elmer L. Eshleman, James H. Grove, Lemuel D. Keller, Richard F. Kline, James McSherry, Jacob R. Ramsburg, G. Raymond Shipley, and Ernest R. Shriver. Officers solidified: Grove as president, Shriver and Eshleman as vice presidents, Jacob Shaw Baker as treasurer, Edgar E. Thomas as secretary, Meredith H. Mackley as assistant treasurer, Virginia C. Engle as assistant secretary, Paul E. Smith as trust officer, with assistant trust officers noted. New hires include Edgar Brownlow. North Frederick branch: Ira Calvin Rice. Jefferson branch: Doris E. Seeger, Ethel E. Brown, Grace Zimmerman, Ruth Rippeon, Barbara J. Adams, Margaret T. Hooper, Ruth S. Carey, Preston P. Johnson, Luther Angieberner. The bank reported its best year in history, with assets increased by 50,000.
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Dr. Norvell Belt
Casper E. Cline Jr
Gail L. Catshall
Elmer L. Eshleman
James H. Grove
Lemuel D. Keller
Richard F. Kline
James McSherry
Jacob R. Ramsburg
G. Raymond Shipley
Ernest R. Shriver
Grove
Shriver
Eshlervan
Jacob Shawbaker
Edgar E. Thomas
Meredith H Mackley
Virginia C. Engle
J. Vernon Summers
Paul E. Smith
Edgar Brownlow
North Frederick
Ira Calvin Rice
Jefferson
Doris E. Seeger
Ethel E. Brown
Grace Zimmerman
Ruth Rippeon
Barbera
Adams
Margaret T.hooper
Ruth S. Carey
Preston P. Johnson
Luther Angieberner
Neville Eucghel
Sit
Jaycees Honor Two At Dinner Meeting Tuesday
Two young men were honored at a Frederick County Jaycees dinner meeting Tuesday evening. Delbert Null and Capt. Harry Powell received top awards for service. Powell earned the Distinguished Service Award, while Remsburg was cited for farming leadership and community spirit.
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Marion Burkett
Carroll
Roderick
Richard Grup
Archie
Rodgers
Chamber of
Com-e
Merce
V. F. W. Country Club
Maurice Dade
Jaycee Frederick County Farm Bureau
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Bernard L. Remsburg
Heart Attack Fatal Hits House After Car Crash
Royce J. Payne a 43 year old Hyattsville automobile salesman suffered a fatal heart attack while driving in Amperstroid when his car struck a parked vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into the front porch knocking down two trees.
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Lewisdale, Md
Hyattsville
Royce J. Payne
Eisenhower Urges 20 Point Labor Reform Plan
President Eisenhower urged Congress to enact a 20 point program to curb labor management abuses in a comprehensive message. He framed it as essential to ensure true responsible bargaining with protections for workers and the public interest. The proposal, welcomed by some unions and opposed by others, signals a pitched congressional battle over Taft Hartley and related measures.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Esenhower
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
Five Day Weather Outlook From Iowa to Maryland
Five day forecast notes precipitation potential up to half an inch for Thursday through Friday. Wind and cooler conditions expected Friday and Saturday with a warming trend by Monday. Temperatures average around seasonal norms, with early mornings in the 20s to 30s and highs near 40s to 50s across the region.
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Wight
Maryland
Harrisonburg Man Heads Raritan Clubs
Harrisonburg Virginia man Fral Ek Betts Hil was elected president of Raritan clubs, signaling his lead toward election at the upcoming annual meeting. The appointment positions him to direct the group’s agenda and activities.
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Harrisonburg
Washinggton (Ap
Fral EK
Betts Hil
Barrisonburg
Inc
Pempanass
Raritan
Met Yeec
Sarin
Eisenhower Sees Remarkable Missile Progress and Says No Humiliation
President Eisenhower told reporters the United States is making very remarkable progress in ballistic missile research and has no cause for humiliation. He declined to confirm Khrushchev’s mass production claims, saying the U.S. missile program is moving forward under capable scientists and praised national pride in progress. He also defended his middle of the road program and rejected claims of copying New Deal policies. The President dismissed rumors of a rift with Chief Justice Warren amid school integration controversies.
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Eisenhower
United States
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Des Moines
Eigenhower
Congress
Warren
Earl Warren
New York Herald Tribune Today
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