Snowy County Paralyzed By Heavy Wet Snowfall
Widespread power outages and road closures swept Frederick County as wet snow felled trees and snapped power lines. Utilities, including Potomac Edison and C&P, struggled to restore service amid dozens of damaged poles and widespread outages affecting 568 telephone lines and over 5,000 telefones. Schools closed, highways blocked, and emergency crews rushed repairs as the worst storm since 1932 disrupted daily life in the region.
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Frederick County
Lincoln
Frederick
Wilk Tramsport
Palomac Edison Company
Jefferson
State Roads Commission
Spa.m
Soull Mountain
Ridgeville
U.S. 15
Rocky Springs
Edgewood
Mountaindale
Altee
Shookstown
John W. Morgan
Potomac Edison Comppany
Romney
W. Va
Carl V. Weakley
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Westminster
Teesburg
Marporg Ferry
Gettysburg
Brunswick
Myersville
Middletown
Wales
Dawnfest C
P. Estimiles
Mit
Bigas Ford Road
Walkersville
Weakley
Braddock Ueights
Buckeys
Towns
Das’ Miascus
Emmitsburg
Snowfall outlook raised. Bilthmore meeting cancelled
The Weather Bureau issued a final release on Maryland snowfall predicting diminishing intensity this evening. The Bilthmore Chapter of the American Meteorological Society has cancelled its monthly meeting scheduled for tonight.
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Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Fts
Maryland
Bilthmore
American Meteorological Society
Heavy Snow Hits Central Maryland and Washington
Central Maryland and Washington endure a wet heavy snowstorm with over 16 inches in northern Baltimore suburbs and 8 to 14 inches elsewhere. Power outages affect 18,000 Maryland customers, while roads freeze under snow and ice. Schools close in Baltimore City and County and in Talbot Dorchester counties, with some shore counties remaining open. One fatal crash occurs northeast of Baltimore as a Wave stationed at Bainbridge Naval Station loses control on U.S. 1.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Washington
Anne Arundel County
Kent County
Delaware
Wallace Braun
District of Columbia
Baltimore County
Virginia
New York
Connecticut
Chesapeake & Polumac 'el
Ephone Co
Westminster
Annapolis
Hagerstown
Sally Ann Marlin
Bainbridge, Md
Naval Station
Weather Bureau
Washington National Airport
Philadelphia
Baltimore City
Talbot
Dorchester
Wicomivo
Worcester
Somerset
Salisbury
Cambridge
Balimore City
Sent
Anne Arundel
Harford
Rice Out For Mayoral Nomination in Frederick
Donald B. Rice, a longtime Frederick business figure, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor, subject to the May party convention. He would become the city’s first direct election mayor since 1881, promising to serve all citizens and promote new industry while addressing water supply concerns.
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Donald B. Rice
Inc
Cme
Frederick
Tesday
Muni
Rice
Ihavine
Elmuy F. Munlahower
Maryland
Evedevick
Night of Fires Strikes Town From Two To Six AM
A string of fires and alarms kept responders busy from two until six in the morning. Lincoln school blaze tied up all units, Fort Detrick kept on standby, and several smaller incidents were reported on West All Saints Street, behind J C Penney, and Rosemont Avenue. Electric wires burned, ambulances helped transport injured, and snow caused multiple false alarms.
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Lincoln School
Fort Detrick
United
Uniteds
Tlineain
J. C. Penney Company
Rosemont Avenue
Grant
Wilson
Detrick
Shorts
United Ambulance
Prederick Memorial
Diseases Revealed By Drop Of Blood
Johns Hopkins studies suggest Illinois may diagnose many diseases from a single drop of blood. Caution that results are preliminary and dates remain inconclusive. Vast numbers of patients would be needed for conclusive findings. The method analyzes serum mucoids in blood constituents.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins
Pythians To Meet Here State Convention Details
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters plan their annual State Convention September 12 and 13 in this city. Elizabeth Martin Shipley of Mountain City chairs arrangements for the Grand Temple. David Kaufman of Tacubsandy Lodge Baltimore heads Grand Lodge event committees. Frances Selbert and Thelma Pickett named senior officers. Sylvan Friedman serves as Grand Chancellor. Alma Ross is district secretary.
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Knights of Pythias
Baltimore City
Grand Lodge
Pythias
Thelma Pickett
Louyse Knogle
Luella Shipley
Brunswick
Alma Ross
Spatburg
Guy McKenzie
Raymond Mae Si
Milward Akers
Mountain Cy Ladetava
Tocul
Armas Wink
24 Killed In New York Factory Fire At Monarch Underwear
A fourth floor blaze at Monarch Underwear Corp in a five story building killed 24 workers and left 15 injured as flames trapped and asphyxiated many. Fire crews faced intense heat while rescuing survivors and investigators opened inquiries with state authorities.
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New York
Edward F. Cavanagh Jr
Pathe
Officr
Tr Alebany
Averell Harriman
Saleily
Edna Murray
Monarch Underwear Corp
Toable
Guto
Nea
Do Not Touch fallen Wires
Local warning urges residents to avoid fallen wires after a snowstorm. Power lines risk damage from trees and weather. crews from other states assist to restore service. Report fallen lines to the electric company immediately to prevent harm and outages.
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Elocirt
Aomirtimate
Tis Kannae
Ward Ates
Woman Killed Three Companions Injured In Accident
A woman and three companions were injured or killed in an incident early today when their vehicle plunged down a 100 foot incline. Police at Canowinge Bary Rack report Mary Lose Menke, 23, a WAVEs member at the U S Naval Station Waiadhridae Md, was fatally hurt and in critical condition. Sally And Mundin, 19, was among the others injured.
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Canowinge
Mary Lose Menke
U. S. Naval Station
Waiadhridae
Sally
Mundin
Candlelight Session Held By Assessors Amid Snowstorm
Snowbound at Ure Francis Seaul Wey Halel Wits for Candlelight Session of the Meanyland Assessors. Tre opened proceedings in the Blue and Grey room as power outage paused the meeting. Chairman Montcomer and Lee Vinyard led reports from Wilson Alen and others. attendance was low due to severe weather and the conference will resume later.
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Meanyland
Tre
Indtellabt
Francis Seaul
Wilson Alen
Montcomer
Sorhes
Lee Vinyard
John Ge Arthur
Balhimares
Lvre
Roaring Five Fire Destroys Meyers Furniture Co in Chicago
A major blaze tore through Meyers Furniture Co on 455 W Gard, causing an estimated 250000 in damage. Fire Commissioner Robert A Minna said the fire began around 4 PM and the heat forced firefighters to battle the flames from the exterior as shop windows shattered and smoke filled the south side. About 300 firefighters fought the blaze, with extra alarms and two special trains responding to the massive response.
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Chicago
W. Gard
Svateen
Soldier Accused in Slaying of Nurse
A soldier faced charges in Alabama for the killing of a Virginia nurse. An Alabama officer quoted the suspect confessing to the slaying. The victim, a nurse from Norfolk, was found dead near Centinole, Alabama, on March 8.
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Baltimore
Alabama
Alabaara
Fuan
Henry A
Ieorab
Mts
Paniling
Penny
Weompld Newfolk
Vanomal
Sentinole
Ala
Eight Classrooms Wrecked In Tannalin School Fire Disaster
Fire damaged the old east wing of Tannalin School injuring many classrooms and forcing most elementary students home. Superintendent Dr. Sensenbaugh estimated damages near 4500,000 with full replacement costs higher. Firefighters battled flames as transformers failed in a weather delayed blaze.
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Tannaln School
Ast
Tawes A. Sensentaugh
Ihare
Charles Rm. Henson
Nori Air
Ceram
Themen
la Ambulance
Heemen
Netrick
Fort Delvick Fire Company
Wik
Sensenbaugh
Iten- Ison
Sehsenhanph
Alcaliar
Henson
Sens Isohauh
Lamage
Isutabie
Sersenbaugh
Hthe Rey
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