Federal roads bill may speed U.S. 40 expansion plans
The measure could hasten a second lane on U.S. 40 from Frederick to Hagerstown as the State Roads Commission schedules projects in its 1938 61 program. A divided four lane by pass and possible interchanges near Frederick or Fort Detrick are discussed, with officials awaiting clearer guidance next week.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
State Roads Commission
U.S. 40
Ytsu
Limi
U.S. 46
Fieta
U. S. 40
Bowers Road
Showdown Nears In United States Egypt Aid Dispute
Secretary of State Dulles and Egyptian Ambassador Ahimed Thassein meet amid US and Britain World Bank plans to fund the Aswan High Dam. Cairo voices insistence on Western backing to complete the project while Washington weighs independence risks and Soviet alignment concerns.
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Washington
United
Egypt
Dulles
Eyestian Ambassassor
Ahimed Thassein
United States
Britain
World Bank
Nile River
Hie
Hussey
Hussein
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Caro
Tis
Aswan
Pictures Of Dead Shown And Court Martial Tales
The report covers a court martial with six corpses shown, a Marine recruit’s death in a swamp during a forced march, and attorney arguments about a possible mistrial. It also mentions a Baltimore founder Leonard Reeder’s obituary and a political note on a Kentucky Democrat’s presidential chances. Weather notes include showers and temperatures around 72.
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Parrus Island
Sosat
Matthey
Auto Law Violator Given Term
A Maryland magistrate sentenced a Black driver to nine months in the Maryland House of Correction on two charges and suspended two others for Jessen violations. The case referenced years of violations and revoked licenses, with additional penalties for other defendants and related trespassing charges noted.
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Maryland House of Correction
Jessen
House of Correction
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Jai
Leo Jackson
Monrovia
Set
C. D
Set Mades
Department of Motor Vehicles
Edward J. Smith
Jicunse
Enrnee
House of Carredon
Sand
Ian Richard HW
Berard
Philadelphia
Robert Soider
John R. Peamrow Jr
Walter B. Harmon
Ban On Carnival Games In Wicomico County Tightened
Wicomico County tightens a ban on carnival games of chance begun last summer. Sheriff Jesse M. Pollitt warned road carnivals and posts to halt six games of chance and close noncompliant concessions. Deputies said charges may follow if violations resume. The county commissioners ordered enforcement and checks on volunteer fire company carnivals amid protests. The Delmar Volunteer Firemen's carnival was found in order.
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Salisbury
Wicomico County
Jesse M. Pollitt
APU
Foreign Wars
Edward Mitchell
Apain
Theosheeil
Delmar
Jack-Pot Days Draw Crowds To Local Stores
City and county residents crowded into Frederick shops at nine am for the three day Jack-Pot Days sale offering prizes including a 1956 Plymouth sedan. Merchants report larger crowds and deeper discounts on summer items, appliances, and more to attract steady shopping all season.
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Rueben Caplan
Jack Potdave
Mina
Frederick Shoappers Caplan
Frederick
Cao Val
Wales
Ciceks
Edard McGuineess
Ernest Webb
Hears Serepta
Sed Levien
Mr Rosenthal
Beatrice Weinberger Appeals To Kidnapper For Peter
Mrs Beatrice Weinberger issues a plea to the kidnapper of her week old son Peter Weinberger asking for proof the child is alive. Police have not traced the carriage kidnapping outside the family home two weeks ago. The mother emphasizes that money is nothing compared to the dove she holds for Peter.
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Wesebury
Beatrice Weinberger
Peter Weinberger
Peter
City weighs impact of Frederick by pass on West Patrick outlet
Mayor John A. Derr reports budget funds for extending Grove and Kane Boulevards toward West Patrick Street while awaiting full by pass results. He notes uncertain connections at undeveloped West Patrick and recalls decontrolled access zones near Mercer Lane and Baughman’s Lane. Concerns rise over limited ingress via a temporary Carrol Creek bridge and future flood risks for Watkins Acres and Westbrook developments. Water and sewer work proceeds as utilities are installed before paving.
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John A. Derr
Grove
Kane
Frederick Wish
West Patrick Street
Beecomes
Carrol Creek
Watkins Acres
Westbrook
Senate clash over Eisenhower health sparks partisan clash
In Washington the Senate heatedly questioned press handling of President Eisenhower’s health as McNamara accuses Hagerty of suppressing facts while Knowland and Goldwater denounce the attack. The exchange centers on whether the President was acting under sedatives and aware of his condition.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Knowland Calif
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Sen
McNamara D-Mich
Amen Hagerty
Abe Namiara
United States
Goldwater
McNamara
Hagerty
Michigan Democrat
Knowland
Church of the Brethren
Cin
Second Street
Grove Boulevard
South
Fairview
Homestead Avenue
Grant Place
Schley Avenue
Belmont Avenue
Biggs
Culler
Nine Leave For Induction From Local Draft Boards
A group from local Draft Boards No. 43 and No. dt left for induction at Port Hola bird Armed Forces Induction Cen tre. Names include John W. Peasies Kingwood Way Albert L. Bussard Braddock Heights formerly of Jefferson William F. Phelps Rt 4 Joseph Crauford Freese 334 West Patrick Street formerly at Stafford VA. Also sent for preinduction physicals were Stanley Lo Vann Middletown Frederick Charles F. Laner East Street Thurmont Angelo A. Guan ha Frederick and David W. Hood Rt 4 Mr Atry a volunteer.
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Selective Service
East Charch Street
Port Holabird
John W. Peasies
Kingwood
Way
Tom Albert L. Bussard
Braddock Heights
Jefferson
William F. Phelps
Rt 4
Joseph Crauford Freese
West Patrick Street
Stafford
Navy Vic
Warren Fo Bente
Tate
Stanley Lo Vann
Middletown
Heog
Frederick
Charles F. Laner
East Street
Thurmont
Angelo A. Guanha
Doveald W. Hood
Mr Atry
Re Registration Bill Readied For Council
A bill in Baltimore proposes Maryland motorists re register every three years via written questionnaire on physical qualifications and changes. It would force personal exams if the answers are unsatisfactory and assess a license fee for the reevaluation. The measure aims to remove unqualified drivers and is not a revenue move.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Secedative Council
Department of Mute
Eisenhower Health Coverage Debate Sparks White House Backlash
Knowland urged trust that Eisenhower would not misrepresent his health. McNamara denied reflecting on Ike and said his remarks targeted press manipulation and lack of fact in health reporting. He praised journalists who published truth and denied a conspiracy to hide facts from Americans.
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Knowland
Eisenhower
McNamara
Madison Avenue
John F. Knight
Detroit
Chicago
Akron
Miami
Charlotte
Doris Freeson
James B. Reston
Washington
The
New York Limes
Apeates Knowland
America and
Explosion Kills Infant Injures Six In New York
A gas explosion described as a death by self action injured six and killed an infant. One injured, William Kulka, a mechanic, faced a manslaughter charge. Investigators found four jets on the kitchen range opened. Neighbors say Kulka's distress followed his wife’s death last April. Two adjacent houses were heavily damaged. In California, Carol Morris, daughter of a Jewish minister, is crowned Miss United States and competes as Miss Universe entrant in Long Beach.
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New York
Carl
William Nulka
Autanities
Kulka
United States
Long Reach
Calif
America
Carol Morris
Ofuimwa
Long Beach
Nivipal Auditorium
Operation Alert frames six day civl defense drill in 1956
A six day civilian war game titled Operation Alert starts Friday at 11 am EDT. Washington officials and federal workers relocate from the capital while Eisenhower attends a Panama meeting then returns for the last two days. Conelrad radio network airs civil defense info as stations go silent.
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Washington
U.S
Eisenhower
Panama
Civil Defense Cnercine
Conelrad
Democrats Honor Senator George Tonight in Washington
Democrats raised over 100 dollars to honor Walter F. George at a dining event in Washington. Tickets cost 100 dollars each with attendees including Adlai Stevenson Kefauver Averet Flar kiman and Gov. A B Happy Chanoler. Proceeds go to the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee to aid electoral efforts this year. George will be the principal speaker.
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Washington
Walter F. George
Nat Veadeky
Georgia
Adlai Stevenson
Kates Kefauver
Averet Flarkiman
Gov
A. B
George
Fearful Session Looms Over Maryland Legislature
Baltimore reports indicate Gov McKeldin delayed a special session while factions in the Homeopathic Medical Society clash. Senate leaders fear a flood of bills and court action continues over licensing exams and society governance. Victims of a Toledo area crash were treated as remanded home. Market notes show irregular activity in New York trading.
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Baltimore
McKelfin
Maryland
Homeopathic Medical Society
McKel' Din
General Assembly
Senate
John Grason
Turnbull
D-Balto County
Donnybrook
Legislative Council
Robert H. Reddick
Homeopathic Board
Dr. Reddick
Actin
Attorney General
Redstick
Contaiverssite
Homeopathic Society
Pressure To End Steel Strike Grows
Pittsburgh reports a presidential deadline for settlement heightens pressure on steel contract talks entering the 19th day. Federal Mediator Finnegan reappears as Eisenhower may intervene under Taft Hartley if no deal within a week. Industry and union trade barbs over a 62 month package, with current wages around 2.46 per hour.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph FF
Finnegan
Eisenhower
White House
United Steelworkers
John A. Stephens
US. Steel
Dustry
David J. McDonald
McDonald
Rebels Attack Algerian Rail Town Wounding French
Arab rebels killed ten French soldiers and wounded six in an assault on Ste. Barbe du Trelat, about 29 miles south of Oran, as part of a wider Algerian independence campaign. A French unit was ambushed near Cherchet, west of Algiers, with several wounded, and a rebel commando slit the throat of a cafe owner near 60 miles east of Algiers. A grenade wounded several in Setif, Constantine department.
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Algiers
Ste. Barbe du Trelat
Oran
Cherchet
Han iNine
Dellyszly
Setif
Constantine
Delegation of Marylanders Thanks Congress for Navy Airport Stand
A 250 strong Maryland delegation visited Congress to thank lawmakers for blocking a jet airfield near Davidsontville and for deleting four million dollars for land purchase and airport studies. They handed out leaflets praising the Navy-friendly decision and praised legislators for acting patriotically.
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Washington
Congress
Fren Asie Arundel County
Conegress
Naval Academy
Davidsontville
Milatn Appe
Delewwii
Navy
Banjamie
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McKeoon
Baie Zod Kerman
Worcester
Wass
Tay
McKeon
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Rhein
New York City
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Leonard Reeder
Reeder
John, Hopkins University
Berman
Petiees
Efronta
Hentisgion
Chander
Kentucky
Potomac
Virginia
Weverton
Frederict
Kien
Wi — Balti
Emil Meir
Ese
West Patrick
Patrick Street
West Fresk
Ike
GOP
Marine Star
Matthew C. McKeon
Parris Island
S.C
Marine Training
Senator George
Frederickity Personnel Commission
City Hall
Byron W. Thompson
James McCanner
Harry Cornproost
Charles Zehnder
Paul M. Little Jr
McKeldin
Frank Pavic
Rockville
Toledo
Charlie Davis
Barnesville
Hilton
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