Huge Firefighters Convention Parade Nets Big Spectacle
The sixth fourteenth convention in Frederich features 115 pieces of fire apparatus from Maryland and nearby counties. More than 5,000 spectators expected as 16 out of state and local fire companies compete for over 8,206 in prizes along a North Market Street route ending at the State Armory.
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State Firemen's Association
North Market Street
Remai
Montgomery County
Fusith Street
North Market
AH Saints Street
Court Street
Tor West Second
State Armory
Frederick
Jeacine
oVaonie
Douglas Waddell
Frederich
Goodwill Fire Company
Lonaconing
Culler Lake
Frederick Theater
State Association
John A. Derr
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Rand
Arade
Auary
Artificial Respiration Saves Life
A communications worker narrowly escaped serious injury when his foreman revived him with artificial respiration after an electrical shock while repairing telephone lines. The incident occurred on a pole between Buckerstown and Urbana and Bruchey was hospitalized for observation overnight. he is an Allegany Construction Co. employee for C and P Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl V. Weakley
P- Telephone Company
Austin
Bruchey
Thurmont
Buckerstown
Urbana
Weakley
Albert R. Glass
Bruches
M Or. Etchison and Son Ambulance
Top Award At Fort Detrick To Dr Day
Fort Detrick scientists received top annual awards for scientific achievement at a banquet hosted by the Scientific Research Society. Dr William C Dax and Dr Day were recognized as guests heard at Peter Pan Inn with over 200 attendees. Solomon on military leave will receive the second prize upon return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C Dax
Fort Detrick
Claus Lewis Solomon
Ameneda
Peter Pan Inn
Arthur N. Gorehuk
Dr Day
Solomon
John B. Bateman
Clifford Z. Maloney
Gorelick
Fotheredl
John L. Schyab
Raley D. Housewright
Jane D. Carrell
Grace E. Lippy
Wood College
Josephine Etchison
Artz
Andrew G Truxal
Socrety
William P. Allen
James K. Carey
Edwin R. Cornish Jr
Tra A
DeArmon Jr
George Deihl
Bernard C. Feasterday
Ralph Fish
Henry J. Yearn Jr
Nicolas Hwahon
George H. Kennedy
Louis C. LaMotte Jr
William T. Lee
Lee FP. Miller
N. T. Figelsbach
Glenn B Achorn
Q. G. Smith
A. M. Webb
C. R. Phillips
A. E. Hayward
R. W. Leichert
D. N. Lapedes
Dudley P. Glick
Mr. Achorn
G. McGann
S.J. Silverman
Ben Warshowsky
James T. Duff
Noel 11 Gross
E. L Cox
D. T. James
G. G. Wright
E. C. Corristan
Three Die In Aged Home Fire At Princeton
A one story frame cottage used as a home for the aged by the Christian Science Church burned. Three residents died in their rooms while nine escaped. Fire officials likened the blaze to a munition dump and damage was put at 31000. The home built in 1928 stood two miles north of Princeton center.
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Princeton
N. J
Christian Science Church
Calul
J Burwell Harrison
Tenatie Foundation
Eisenhower Not Talking Politics at Hospital Update
President Eisenhower enters week three in hospital with stable vitals and good spirits. Doctors report he walks more, sleeps well, and remains noncommittal on politics as White House officials deny any discussion of a second term or policy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Waller Reed Army Hospital
Tre
Brian Blades
Progress Blades
White House
James C. Hagerty
Isenhower
Wagert
Havers
Alfred M. Gruenther
North Atlantic Alliance
Eisenhowe
Vesterdes Hagerty
Gruenther
Senate Appropriations Committee
NATO
Hagerty
How State Will Share In Funds
A government listing shows federal funds available to each state for highway construction. It covers fiscal 1956 current year, fiscal 1957, and increases through 1958 and 1959 under a new bill. Interstate money is distributed on a 90 to 10 match. other aid systems use 50 to 50. States listed include Delaware Virginia West Virginia with multi year apportionments for interstate, primary, secondary and urban programs in millions of dollars.
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Washington
Presidentenhower Nest
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Inerstate
Pomary
Urban
Nixon to Represent at Manila Independence Day Event
President Eisenhower designates Vice President Nixon to represent the United States at the Philippines Independence Day ceremonies in Manila. James Hagerty notes Nixon will be accompanied by his wife and travels as Eisenhower’s proxy reflecting U S commitment to Philippine independence.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Philippines
Manila
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Nison
U. S
White House
United States
Russia
$45 000 Damages Awarded in Gasch Family Brawl
A federal jury in Baltimore awarded $45 000 to Frank E. Gasch Sr. of Bladensburg after a July Fourth family brawl in St. Marys County. His son Frank Jr. received $14 000, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Crawford $14 000, and aunt Vera E. Ritenour $14 500. The case arose from a dispute during an altercation over a family boat, with both sides accusing the other of starting the fight.
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Baltimore
Frank E. Gasch Sr
Bladensburg
Frank Jr
Soungster
Andrew Crawford
Washington, D. C
Vera E.ritenour
Hollywood
Fla
St. Mary's County
W. Calvin Chesnut
Gasch
Gaseh
First Barley Arrives at Farmers Cooperative Plant
The first barley of the season reached the market here with 400 bushels from the Remsberg brothers of Buckeystown, reported as good quality. Barley price remains 85 cents per bushel after a small drop last week. Farmers anticipate selling most of the crop on the open market as sunny weather returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cooperative Association
Remsberg Brothers
Buckeystown
Boy Cleared Of Connection With Deaths
A year old reform school inmate confessed to the June 15 murders of Nancy Marie Shomette and Michael Ann Ryan but was later cleared after a lie detector test showed inconsistencies. Police and prosecutors had pursued leads for months as divers searched under Sousa Bridge for the murder weapon.
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Baltimore Wo
Reform School
Rutle
Sore
Canmi
Vwicims
Batimng Clime
Nanes Mae Shomette
Michael Ann Ryan
Nurltimes
Nanes
Northwestern Tfteh School
University of Marsaland
Prince Georges County
Maryland ‘Trammgeg School
Claude F. Lins
Baltimore
Prince Georges
Upper Marlboro
Smith
Nacosta Rover
Sousa Bridge
Washington
Nancy Marie
Michael Ann
Two From New York In 3 Car Crash Near Frederick
Two visitors from New York were injured in a three car collision about three miles west of Frederick on US 40. Marc P. Davis was treated for a fractured nose and head injuries and remained in the hospital while Henry J. Dunn, treated for a sprained hip, was released. The crash occurred after Davis’s eastbound car rear ended a vehicle driven by Reginald Cummings and crossed the center line into a third car driven by Stanley Porter before stopping against a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
US 40
Federick Memorial Hospital
Marc P. Davis
New York City
Henry J. Dunn
EL. Baum
Davis
U.S
Reginald Cummings
RFD 5
Stanley Porter
Cincinnati
Baunt
The
Acadent
Mt Airy Farm Worker Run Over Injuries Reported
A Mt Airy farm laborer, Leona Pyter, was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital in serious condition after being run over by a weighted cultivator near Mt Airy. Firefighters transported him from the scene shortly after noon.
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Mt. Airy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
United Ambulance
Leona Pyter
Tose
James van
Tyler
Frederick Memorial
Mt Airy
Cars Damaged in Collision at East Church and North Carroll
A parade day collision damaged two cars when a driver confused by a temporary road sign entered the intersection. Helen Heinley Kelley of Cooksville drove north on Carroll and struck Harry Fry’s westbound car on Church. Fry’s vehicle sustained $150 damage and Kelley about $10. No injuries and no charges.
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East Church
North Carrell Streets
Stalexs
Helen Heinley Kelley
Cooksvile
Carroll Street
Church
Harry C. Fry
Boswell
Garrie
Miller
Cleveland
Nevine
Scrats
Dietz
Shook
Officer Trump
Trailer Fire Alarm Quenched at Mountaindale
The Independents responded to an early afternoon alarm for a trailer fire at Mountaindale. No injuries reported and firefighters contained the blaze quickly.
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Independents
Mountaindale
Five Day Forecast Sees Warm Start With Showers and Cooler Tie
Weather outlook calls for warm conditions with scattered thunder Saturday, followed by cooler air and lower humidity Sunday. Showers possible Monday or Tuesday, with a warming trend midweek. Temperatures hovering about two degrees below normal, with afternoon highs from the mid 70s to mid 60s in eastern and southern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett County
Truman cautions Britain on dangers of election year
Former U S president warns Britain and United States to stay united against Communists and to avoid overreacting to election year dynamics. He urges continued cooperation and warns against weakening defense and global stand against rising powers.
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London
Harry Truman
Britain
United States
Pileros
Russia
Kremlin
U.S
Truman
Mahtax
Washington
The
Pilgrims
Trueman
Three Killed and One Wounded in Warren Car Rampage
Alfred Wilson, 31, of Leavittsburg, allegedly killed his sister in laws Hazel Botts and another woman, abducted Nancy Worthington, 16, and attacked Emmitt Dennison, injuring him and a boy. Deputies hunt Wilson after a georgia spree that killed three and wounded one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ohio
Here
Depunty Sherif
Harry Crozier
Alfred Wilson
Leavittsburg
Crozier
Wilson
Geraldine Brown
Emmitt Dennison
Dennison
Hazel Botts
Cortland
Arthur Johnson
Thomas Heidelberg
Joseph Murphy
Murphy
Week-Long Junior Red Cross Training Center S
A group of 25 American Red Cross representatives arrived at Hood College to plan a week long Junior Red Cross leadership training center opening Sunday. The event draws 186 youth from 12 states and the District of Columbia with 68 chapters represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Hood College
Red Cross
Dixariet
Columbia
Junie Red Cross
Prederick
Gladys Garner
All Saints Street
Patreia Holliday
Lewistown
Delbert Pugh
Eastern Area
Junior Red Coss
Alexandria
Tmeed
Miami University
Orford
Phillips Academy
Andover
Wass
Junor
Famiar Red Cross
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Dr. Day
Columbus
Venus
Ohio State University
John Dpd. Kraus
University S Radio Observatory
Kraus
Earth
Gasch Sr
RCLEU
Farouk
Pretty Girl
Romep
Egypt
Marisa Zoochi
Marisa
Carlo d'Amelio
Bethany
Phil M. Donnelly
Army Engineers
Grand River
Missouri
Pattonsburg
Harry
Harry S. Truman
Oxford
Oxford University
Alick Smith
England
Slate
Arth Blau H. Smith
Prinvee Georges County
New York
Morgantown
Woo
James Edward Radelift
Dale Radeliff
Rn PeateOs
East
Patrick
Peace and Order
United Steelworkers
Furder
Red Cross Training
North Court Street
Willer Thurmont
Paul T. Manshirg
West Sixth Street
Niewepapen Raphy
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