Snow Removal Dilemmas Rise in Frederick County Roads
Frederick County faces worsening snow removal as winters strain manpower and budget. County Commissioner Delbert S Null urges action, citing growing public demands and tighter county facilities. Aimed at future blizzards, officials discuss public meetings and partnerships with private contractors, plus possible prioritized road-clearing plans to curb complaints. The looming 1956 roads program may need trimming due to ongoing emergencies.
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Frederick County
Delbert S. Null
County Roads Board
Null
Board O County Commissioners
Boar
Roads Group
Nall
Roads Board
Roads Department
Edgar G. Em Tick
Law
Goodice Byron
Austin P. Renn
Large Crowd Attends Dispersal Sale Near Jefferson
Despite wintry conditions a large crowd attended the Robert N. Miller cattle dispersal near Jefferson. Ninety-two dairy cattle averaged 307.14 with many kept in Mary Lane. top cow bought by James Page for 555, second high sold to Leon Price for 335, open heifer 320 from G L Harlow Culpeper, bred heifer to Harold Bui baker Jefferson for 435. William Boteler Buckeystown bought 21 head for 605. John W. and Delbert Null were auctioneers, with Doty Remsburger manager. NEFF NAMED TO CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT POST.
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Robert N. Miller
Jeerson
Marylane
James Page
Frederick Route 4
Leon Price
Hazerstown
G. L. Harlow
Culpeper
Harold Buibaker
Jefferson
William Boteler
Buckeystown
John W
Delbert Null
Helen R. Remsburg
Mercie N. Wachter
Doty Remsbureg
Pentagon weighs more intercontinental missiles in future
Secretary Gates said the Pentagon is studying increasing the number of Atlas ICBMs per squadron beyond the current 10, though no decision is reached. Navy and Air Force plans include Bomarc B review, longer range variants, and speedups for Polaris submarine missiles with two tests planned this month and the first submerged firing next summer.
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Gates
Air Force
Navy
Rine
American Optical Reports Record 1959 Sales Growth
American Optical Co president EL Schumacher reports 1959 sales at 188.96 million, up from 79.35 million in 1958, marking a fourth straight annual high. Earnings per share rose to 3.52, with heavy investment in research and plant. New products include a surgical microscope, AOLITE lens expansion, Vistamatic Giantscope, and an electronic A-ray timer, plus fiber optics growth and defense contracts.
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Southbridge
Mass
EL. W .Schumacher
American Optical Co
Isales
Federal Aviation Agency
City Offices Remodeled Open House Held at Light Plant
City Light and Water departments hosted an open house to unveil new office quarters on East Second Street. Max Kehne and William Davis led the project built entirely by city workers at a cost of 293.95 dollars, with about 50 attendees including Mayor Jacob Ramsburg. D
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City Light
Max Kehne
Civ
William Davis
Bund Zzoon East Second Street
City Light and Water Departments
Kehne
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Davis
Darlene White
Elwood Crum
Combs Seek Adoption of Alice Marie in New Jersey Case
In Trenton, Mr and Mrs Combs pursue adoption of Alice Marie who has lived with them since infancy while the state contends the child’s upbringing may not fit their plan. The dispute centers on custody and parental suitability in the New Jersey capital.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Richard Combs
Alice Marie
Sherryett
Gail
Old Bridge
N. J
Princess Marries Bank Clerk in Japanese Royal News
Princess Hisinaga Shimazu, formerly Princess Suga, married bank clerk Shimazu in Tokyo after a 1,900 year old ceremony. The 21 year old ex-princess gave up her imperial title to become a housewife, while her 25 year old groom joked about a 30 year plan and family size.
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Suga
Shimazu
Hirohito
Lane
Hisinaga
H Banquet II Postponed and A Star Society Meeting Set
The 4 H Club Week activities were postponed by the county agent in Winchester Hall. The Local Leaders recognition banquet at Calvary Methodist Church is rescheduled for March 29 at 6 45 PM. Candidates for membership in the 4 H A Star honor society will be chosen Saturday night at 7 30 PM in Mount Pleasant Grange Hall with Charles Black of Oak Orchard presiding.
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Winchester Hall
Calvary Methodist Church
David Elgenbrode
Mount Pleasant Grange Hall
Charles Black
Oak Orchard
al Stars Honor Society
Resignations Rock FCC Aide Doerfer Amid Firestorm
Washington AP President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of FCC member John C Doerfer amid findings of gifts and a yacht stay. The report notes Doerfer’s departure follows others amid House investigations alleging hospitality concerns. Also under reshaping pressure is federal transit development and a proposed agency to oversee a multimillion dollar metro line.
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Sherman Adams
Eisenhower
Rich
A. Mack
Florida
FCC
Washington (Ap
Mack
Miami
Congress
Thurman Whiteside
John C
Doerfer
Wise One
Land
Virginia
District of
Commission
Columbia
Frederick W. Ford
Clarksburg
W. Va
Ivy
House
George
B. Storer
White House
James C. Hagerty
Sponse
Hay
House Legislative Oversight Committee
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Atlas Explodes During Cape Canaveral Launch Test
An Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile exploded Thursday night at Cape Canaveral during a 5,000 mile test flight. The blast ended two straight successes for the Atlas program, the nation’s most powerful military rocket.
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ATLAS
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlaserica
Governor Brown expresses sorrow over Chessman execution plan
California Governor Edmund Brown says he is powerless to save Daryl Chessman from his scheduled May 2 execution. He notes the death penalty abolition bill may fail if the Legislature adjourns its special session today, after which the regular execution schedule would continue. He had called the session Feb 19 to debate abolition and temporarily reprieved three other death row inmates.
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Chessman
Sacramento
Calif
Edmund Brown
Daryl Chessman
Brown
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