Soap Box Derby Returns to Local Track This July
In a few weeks Soap Box Derby racers begin preparations for the eighth annual local race. Boys spend months planning building and testing their cars to qualify for Akron nationals. Older participants recall past champions and the spirit of fair play driving the competition.
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Akron
Frederick
Jimmy Burdette
Wilbur Main
Basil Day
Jimmie Grove
Bobbie Poole
Bobby Gosnell
Billy Offutt
Shakra
Hydrogen bomb not ultimate warns Dr Edward Teller
Dr Teller in Science argues the hydrogen bomb is not final and urges continued intensive research to stay ahead of the Russians. He recalls Los Alamos could have closed postwar, a move he says would threaten U.S. security, and stresses that few determined scientists kept the project alive.
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Edward Yeller
Teller
Science
Los Alamos Laboratory
der Teller
Anne Eiificianis
Rapid Growth of Miami Beach Declared Historic Span
Miami Beach, Florida, grew from a wilderness of mangroves and scrub to a modern resort in less than four decades. Builders tapped sand from Biscayne Bay bottom to create the shoreline and attract development, transforming the area into a famed coastal enclave.
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Miami Beach
Florida
Biscayne Bay
Open Letter to Frederick County Board of Education
A letter from the Deaf Members of the Board addresses the Frederick County Board of Education urging adoption of an in service education program for elementary teachers. It notes national teacher shortages and cites Wayne University Detroit and other states showing graduate mothers joining classrooms as observers and teachers with targeted training. The writer recommends recruiting college graduates for spring observation and teaching, offering aid to enlist graduates, and expresses support from Parents' Committee.
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Board of Education
Board of Education Wass
County Board of Education
Frederick County
East Church Street
Frederick
Maryland
Leadjoeedurature
KK. Leopold
Woman’s Bureau
NO. 5S. Department of Labor
Samuel M. Brownell
U. S
Gezrees
Wayne University of Detroit
Ohio
California
Massachusetts
Nevada
Parents’ Committee
Citizens’ Council
FV Ralvanathromatt
Dudley P. Glick
Upper College Terrace
Dropped Diamond and Crown Forecast Loss for Colonies
Report notes the largest diamond in King George III's crown allegedly fell during his coronation and that later commentary linked the event to a forecast of the American colonies losing.
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George III
Fifty Years Ago Items From the Columns of the News
Fifty years ago items note changes in Frederick including Moberly buying 73 West Patrick street for wallpapering and painting work, C S Houck horse sale drawing 4400 dollars, February deaths totaling 58 in city and county, a 99-year-old former slave recalling General Latane, and George E. Cook selling manor road property in Ballenger district to Joseph Lee Hargeth.
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Mehrl F. Moberly
George H. Zimmerman
West
Patrick Street
Moberly
C. 5
Houck
New York
Latanette
Frederick
George E. Cook
Manor Road
Ballenger
Joseph Lee Hargeth
Twenty Years Ago in The News Columns March 2 1955
From the News columns a 1955 item recounts thefts of four pocketbooks and curses from a basketball scene. A freight derailment on the Frederick mail train injures a worker. The Pomona Grange holds an alias meeting in Middletown at Memorial Hall. A niece’s home in Brunswick hosts reporting on economic matters. Miss Sarah Jane Schooley, 91, was killed after being struck by a train passenger car.
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Basketiath
Tonythea Dressis
Crassing
Tanestawi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pomona Grange
Frederick
Meetus
Memorial Hall
Middletown
William Lb. Gross
Brunswick
Sarah Jane Schooiey
Red Cross Workers Selected for 1955 Drive Roles
The list names Red Cross workers across Braddock Sleights Walkersville Thurmont and New Market who will serve in the 1955 drive for funds and members. Chairs include Mrs Delbert Null in Braddock Sleights and George Moser in Thurmont while other volunteers such as Miss Dorothy Zimmerman and Miss Jeanne Baynehart are listed among many names across communities.
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Red Cross
Braddock
Delbert Null
Markell Nelson
Mulay Angleberger
Davyl Yinger
Horace Opel
Wm Wallace
Wa Suito
Thomas Williams
Marion Coblents
Walkersville
Gilmore
Ruth McLaren
Merrii Wisner
Dorothy Zimmerman
Pauline Zimmerman
Beatrice
Doris Unge
Barbara Jackson
Joe Exler
Bonnie Addison
Bliss Sylvia Graley
Paris Moser
Doris Smith
Juanita Myers
Ballenger
Charles King
Harry Himes
James Shaff
Raymond Mathews
John Renn
Leon Howard
Roy Culler
New Market
Dawson Hammond
Giardello Stops Mueller In Second Round Knockout
Milwaukee crowd watches Giardello defeat Germany’s Peter Mueller in the second round to retain the middleweight title hopefuls race. Giardello stopped Mueller at 29 seconds of the second round after a tense opening, as 10,003 fans packed the Milwaukee Arena.
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Milwaukee
Joey Giardello
Bobo Olsin
Germany
Peter Mueller
Giardello
Mueller
Milwaukee Arena
Coardette
Cologne
Taiyon
Hus
Caardello
Philadelphia
Olson
Peryanny
Doeg
Hearst Talks With Soviets Reflected on Moscow Visit
DAVID LAWRENCE reports Hearst and associates spoke at the National Press Club about his Soviet Russia trip. The transcript released by the Soviet government shows some criticisms were printed, and Hearst notes concern over world opinion, armament, and wary hope for improved U.S.-Soviet relations. Zhukov emerged as a notably favorable figure to Hearst.
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David Lawrence Washington O
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Bez Duchenge
National Press Club
Soviet Russia
Bunt
Alors
Moscow
SIBU
Regulac
Tans
Socihigs
Rianasbury Sayth
Pionager
International News Sery
Hearst Miarysts
Hearst Party
Malenkov
Learst
Hearst Lazardet Fuet Dle
Guvern
America
Russia
Marshal Zhukov
Eisenhower
Sparst
Red Army
Germany
United States
Zhukov
Aly Hearst
Congress Highlights Face Ike Trade Plans and Taxes
Senate Finance Committee opens hearings on Eisenhower foreign trade programs with support for amendments. The bill would extend the Reciprocal Trade Act and permit a 15 percent tariff cut. Tax cut opponents predict Senate rejection next year. committee rejected House plan earlier. Matusow inquiry nears end as he faces questions about lie under oath. Welfare Secretary Hobby backs health proposals to broaden private insurance benefits.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Eisenhower
Op Administration
Senate
House
Matuesow
Senate Internal Security
Flarvey Matusow
Matusow
Hobby
House Commerce Committee
Stork Showet A Surprise Baby Shower Evening
A surprise stork shower was held Wednesday evening February 23 at the home of Mrs Robertie Shuth 340 Park Avenue in honor of Mrs William Ford. Guests and coworkers of the Edwardotek Trading Company attended with gifts. refreshments followed for a long list of attendees.
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Robertie Shuth
Perk Avenue
William Ford
Toner Wits
Pegay van Fossen
Evangeline Stull
Betty Kyoh
Mars Yarstiie
Doris Lare
Yvonne Plowmar
June Oden
Mary Altes Mig
Vis Katherine Fowle
Eulzabeth Alene
Anna Mae Keller
Gloria Setly
Prenzina Dachner
Pat Brown
Puntine Houiin
Della South
Miller
Peres
Unable to parse readable headline from damaged text
Barbara Grimes of Walkersville shows concern over a family member’s absence amid illness. The fragmentary report notes a patient’s recovery progress and mentions a donning of hope for a satisfactory outcome.
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Mis
Pat Lee
Barbara Grimes
Walkersville
Frederick D A R Chapter Meets in Frederick on Flags and Planning
Frederick Chapter D A R met at 152 West Patrick Street for a February meeting. Members approved flag gifts for Elm Street and Frederick High Schools and considered flags for North End and East End elementary schools. A school board election may be studied further, and restoration plans for the Old Jug Bridge were discussed. The group supported Maryland State Regent Mrs. Ross B Hager for national vice president general, and a program featured slides from Canada, Yukon, and Yellowstone. Refreshments were served by multiple hostesses.
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Mes
Hammend Clarysons Hasless
Frederick
Daughters of the American Revolution
West Patrick Street
Parte
Elm Street
Fredovith High School
North End
Fast End
O& A
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Old Jug Bridge
William Tyler Pave
Maryland
Ross B Hager
Natonal Sweets
Co A. R
Ary
Clary
Canada
Muska
Yellowstone National Park
Julia Etehtson
Miriant Feely
Howard Green
Laura Tanmmerd
William Slammer
Mary J. Shut
AL & Higon
William Landers
Adeliionte
February meeting of Women's Guild of Grace Pleasant
The February meeting at Margaret Hooper's home had 12 members and two visitors. Devotions opened the gathering, with a program on What Any Working For guided by Mrs. Duten and others. Discussions covered church improvements and missionary news with a special offering taken. Next meeting hosted by Louise Grant Hooper. Refreshments served.
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Grace Pleasant Willehurein
Margaret Hooper
Thelma Staley
Vary Dire
Duten
Thelma Stiles
Vic Kleist Lows
Vive -Eleanor Feaad
Muss Louise Cecil
Adeteiss
Uo Grant Hooper
New Books At Artz Library
New titles offered at Artz Library include The Faiths Men Live By by Charles F. Potter Freedom From Fear by Lester L. Coleman Fireside Book of Love Songs edited by Margaret B. Boni Conquest by Man by Paul Herrmann Accessories of Dress by Katherine M. Lester and Bess Y. Querke This catalog highlights comparative religion fear psychology love songs and historical costume accessories with emphasis on broad reader appeal and illustrated volumes.
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Charles F. Potter
Lester L. Coleman
Dapray
Margaret B. Boni
Vandbys
Paul Herrmann
Katherine M. Lester
Bess Y. Querke
Ito
Personal notices and births mark local milestone
Abe serving her eighty-ninth birthday at the home of her son in law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Wachter of Monterue Hospital, where he is superintendent, report Mrs. Boone’s good health and sewing for the institute. Thurmont pair announce birth of Gwendolyn Ann at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds one ounce. Parents are Robert E. Keilholtz and former Aliss Jean Cut sail. other son Robert E. Reilholtz born two years ago. Frederick residents observe their centennial wedding anniversary Tuesday.
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Ats
Buone Louas
Abe
G. M. Wachter
Monterue Hospital
Wachter
Boone
Instituton
Robert E. Keilholtz
Thurmont
Gwendolyn Ann
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Keilholtz
Aliss Jean Cutsail
Keefer Catsail
LeGore
Robert E. Reilholtz
Aur
Joseph Mas
Mounts Place Three On All Star Team
Mt St Mary's College basketball champion in the Mason Dixon Conference placed three men on the 1954 55 conference all star team Jack Sullivan Sal Angelo and Eddie Bals of the Mounts on the all star first team selected by conference coaches announced today Charles McCullough Jongh of Loyola and Dave Foltz of Roanoke College also named first string all stars Sullivan was on the all conference first team last year Angelo moves up from the second string
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Baltimore
Mt. St. Mary's College
Jack Sullivan
Sal Angelo
Eddie Bals
Mounts
Charles MecCull Jongh
Loyola
Dave Foltz
Roanoke College
Oullison
Angela
Hawaiian Refugees To Return To Homes
More than 400 Hawaiian refugees awaited word from Gordon A. MacDonald of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and defense officials on when they could return home. He said about 160 acres of cane and timber were burned in the eruption that began with a spectacular explosion Monday, and after an evacuation survey he warned the situation could still change.
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Panag
Hawaii
Gordon A. MacDonald
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
MacDonald
Birthday Party Held for Lee Waltz at North Market Street School
Lee Waltz son of Mr and Mrs George Waltz East Seventh celebrated his birthday as guest of honor Tuesday evening with classmates from North Market Street School where he studies in second grade. Teachers Mrs Stanley Staley and Wax Freda Derr assisted with games and prizes. Prizes awarded to Robert Frank and Larry Biehl.
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Lee Waltz
George Waltz
Erik
North Market Street
Stanley Staley
Freda Derr
Burrall Gordon
Richard Jackson
Joan
Diane Goodman
Faye Werner
Vick Jackson
Larry Biehl
Robert Frank
DOROTHY DIX SAYS ON FAMILY STRIFE AND LOVE
Side Glances presents Dorothy Dix guidance on spiteful behavior in marriage. A mother-in-law laments a daughter-in-law who belittles her husband and undermines the family, with Dix urging compassion and warning of harm from such conduct. A high school junior is advised to avoid chasing attention and let the dating pace reset. A reader caring for a separated sister’s child is urged to seek foster options and counsel.
Demonstrations by Arab Refugees in Gaza Riot
Hundreds of Arab refugees clashed with Israeli and Egyptian forces in Gaza. Police and army fire wounded at least seven as riots continued for a second day. Refugees pelted the UN truce commission HQ, damaged vehicles, and tore down a UN flag before Gaza police dispersed them.
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Gaza
Egypt
Woman Jailed After Stabbing Incident Described
A colored woman was jailed this morning on a charge of assault with intent to kill after a tie pick stabbing in the northern city section following an argument. Hattie C. Naslor, 400 Middle Alles, was arrested by Lieut. Frank Dorsey and Serst. Sherman Boone and held without bond pending the Palmer injuries. Marjorie R. Palmer, 412 Middle Alley, remained in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a chest puncture and head injuries. The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. Took a hospital ride to the scene. A 1954 Mercury was recovered near East Patrick Street after being reported stolen earlier. Sam Honeycutt, Woodsbury, said he parked it on East Patrick at 5 p.m. and found it missing at 12:40 a.m. Officer Heller recovered the car near Pawick and Court streets. Erickson settles New York tax debts with the U.S. government ending a year-long tax case for $2. No comment from officials or attorney.
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Hattie C. Naslor
Middle Alles
Frank Dorsey
Serst
Sherman Boone
Marjorie R. Palmer
Middle Alley
Palmer
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Utd
Mercury
East Patrick Street
West Patrick Street
Vernonettner
Sam Honeycutt
Woodsbury
Heller
Pawick and
Court Street
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