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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

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8

Woman Burned As Mt Airy Home Fires

A Mt Airy woman suffered second degree burns to her face arms and chest after entering her burning home to seek her husband who was nearby at the fire station. The blaze gutted the six room frame dwelling causing about 14000 in damages. The husband Orry F Runkles was en route when she reentered the home as neighbors helped her son Exwood escape from a second floor window. State Trooper Paul Kline cited a defective basement switch igniting kindling under the porch. The couple, both over 60, lost all possessions. Mrs Runkles was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and was in fair condition later.

Mt. Airy Orry F. Runkles Runkles Exwood Paul Kline Mt. ‘Airy Freie Mt Aire Ambulance Frederick Woodville

Judge Clark Dies In Sleep In Maryland Court Family mourns longtime jurist at 70

Judge James Clark, retiring after a 12 year term on the fifth circuit, died in his sleep at age 70 in Ellicott City. Born in Howard County, he practiced law here after Johns Hopkins University and served as Maryland Bar Association president. Survived by wife Alda Tyson Hopkins and three sons John L Clark, James Clark Jr, and Joseph Clark. Funeral plans not announced.

Ellicott City James Clark Fifth Judicial Circuit Baltimore Herbert R. O'Conor Hen Howard Caunty Clark Maryland State Bar Assn Love Versits Maryland Alda Tyson Hopkins Johns Hopkins John L Clark James Clark Jr Joseph Clark Clary St Dishns Episcopal Church Johns Cemetery Sprmancid State Hospital Ellicart Chih Anni F Cin

Five Day Weather Forecast With Variable Snow and Rain

Five day outlook from the Associated Press notes rain and some snow, mainly in the mountains, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Snow flurries continue in mountains, warmer and wetter by Tuesday or Wednesday, with temperatures near or below seasonal normals. Normal highs around mid forties to mid fifties, lows from near 30 coastal to upper 20s in the mountains.

Mointains Mio

Coblentz Memorial Organ To Be Used For First Time Today

Rev. Louie Hopinson Sivain of Hendersonville N C will deliver the communion meditation Sunday morning at Hond College before the Coffman Chapel dedication at two o clock. A first recital precedes the 10 30 service with William Sprigg playing Bach and Franck. Sprigg helped design the organ built by the Moller Company. The meditation topic is Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. The Holy Communion service replaces the usual pre-vacation event. Dr Heath former Hood department head and Keuka College dean will be honored with a doctoral degree and will speak at the service. President Truxal and Dr Heath will lead the ceremony.

Louie Hopinson Sivain Hendersonville N.C Hond College Coffman Chapel Coblentz Memorial William Sprig St. Anne Johann Sebastian Bach Cesar Franck Sprigg Moller Company Hagerstown Heath Hood Keuka College Keuka The Baptist Church Crosby N. Y Phi Beta Kappa Delta Kappa Gamma Neath Maryland Frederick Baptist Church Andrew G. Truxal Dr. Heath Frank Keefer Hood Choir Coblentz Ruth Whitaker Harrisburg Alice Jane Schmidt Washington Baird Wigton Catonsville

Pearson clarifies Canada stance on limited US conflicts

Foreign Secretary Lester Pearson told the House of Commons Canada would aid the United States in a major war but not in a minor clash over Quemoy and the Matsus. He warned that even limited intervention could trigger a chain reaction risking a world war involving Canada.

OTTAWA +P Lester B. Pearson Canada United States House of Commons Quemoy Matsus Toronto Chiang Kai-shek Formosa The Howse

Eisenhower Sends Greeting to Hood College

President Eisenhower telegrammed Hood College on the weekend dedication of Coffman Chapel. The message praised spiritual and ethical education as part of a complete education and extended best wishes to students faculty and officers.

Andrey G. Trusal Hond College Eisenhower Coffman Chares Hoot College Coffman Chapel Dwight D. Eisenhower

Ship Bilge Pumps Squirt Sherry at Bristol Port

In Bristol England a schooner or small vessel of 1 563 tons tumbled in a gale causing bilge pumps to spray and spill sherry from casks aboard the vessel. The pumps started suddenly squirting sherry as casks had burst during the gale.

Bristol England Caren Hiner

German Rearmament Endorsed by French Socialists

Paris treaties push to ratification in France as Socialist Sen. Henri Barre says he will vote for allowing West German troops in the Western defense force. He insisted the choice is between these treaties and a void, noting party authorization. About 10 of 36 Socialist senators may oppose. observers expect Senate approval without amendment. Barre added Socialists oppose isolation or withdrawal, warning costly consequences for France and the unions.

Paria WI France Socialist Party Paris Henri Barre Council of the Republic Barre Trance

Court of Appeals Rules On Baltimore Fare Hike

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled on Baltimore transit fare increases, affirming a one cent rise from 17 to 18 cents and denying the city’s challenge that BTC deserved no boost. It also rejected a Baltimore County claim that a 3 to 10 cent hike was discriminatory and declined to grant a 20 cent increase, citing diminishing returns.

Annapolis Court of Appeals Baltimore Transit Co Nate Capaet Igaraca BTC Baltimore County

Third Wife to Receive Maintenance in Astor Divorce Case

Florida judge orders a $19 a week alimony for John Jacob Astor's third wife Dolly Astor after a contentious separation. Judge Vincent Gidlin indicated he would sign a formal rider granting the wife attorney access and costs, amid accusations of scheming behavior and a contested divorce from the New York millionaire.

MIASH Fla John Jacob

Coffman Chapel near completion at Hood College

Hood College pushes toward dedication of Coffman Chapel in 48 hours as work continues on roads grading and landscaping. A weekend program begins with Church Night featuring Dr Li Pope of Yale Divinity School and ten lay citations, while Congressman John P. Syme spoke today on Religion in the Social Sciences during Religious Emphasis Week.

Hood College Coffman Li Pope Yale di School Pope John P. Syme Pennsylvania Brodhbeck Park Avenue Garden Club of Frederick Cob- Jentz Alumnae Venice Henry Powell Hopkins Toris Desing University of Maryland Hopkins Ares Coliege Evangelical and Reformed Church Haad Jaseht Andrey G. Truvalaril

Maryland Snow Mix With Rain Forecast Across Regions

The Weather Bureau warns western and north central Maryland and Northern Delaware may see snow with rain late today or tonight, while the rest of the area should receive rain only. Temperatures mostly in the 30s, mountain areas upper 20s. Precipitation ends tomorrow morning with windy, colder conditions expected.

Baltimore Weather Bureau Maryland Delaware Sunigit

Britain accuses Gromyko of breaching secrecy rules

London demands discipline after Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko leaks details of a five power disarmament conference to Tass, prompting a strong Foreign Office rebuke. Moscow radio also aired an interview as Western protest grows over disclosures.

London Britain Andrei Gromyko Foreign Office Gromko Tass Stockholm Moscow Russia Gromyko United States France Canada U Disarmament Commission U.N. General Assembly MI6 Pravda Communist Party Yedar Moscow Radio Communist Daily Worker

County Faces Snow and Storm Warning This Weekend

Frederick county may receive wintry precipitation as a cold front moves in by Saturday, with rain or snow followed by a fair, calmer Sunday. Temperatures locally will dip from the upper forties to around 30 tonight, winds increasing. The forecaster notes a large snow area to the northwest and urges caution as weekend conditions unfold. Local officials report a slower business day due to the storm and a holiday tide on parking meters.

Frederick County Outport Missis- Siauor Virginia Frederick Hazel Sane Marsland Dax Sane

County Eyes $120,000 More For School Incentive Funds

Frederick county could gain as much as 120000 a year from a Senate passed increase in the state incentive fund for school buildings. Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt said the move would double the incentive money without extra local levies, while equalization fund payments remain largely unchanged despite new assessments. Also reported: House resolutions on highway safety signs and a Carroll County bid for a marble quarry shrine. governor signed bills on county pay and taxes. Mt. Airy and Damascus ambulances assisted a Baltimore hospital re cardiac care. John W. Davis spoke in Frederick in 1924 campaign context. stock market opened quietly mixed after a three day rally.

Senate Frederick County Eugene W. Pruitt House of Delegates Fenton Harris Carroll County Union Bridge William H. Rinehart McKeldin Taneytown Ramsburg House

White police cruisers enter Frederick fleet in shift

Three new Plymouth police cruisers join Frederick's force, painted white for visibility and deterrence. Chief Charles V. Main notes the color change aligns with other departments and matches the motor cycles. Old vehicles were traded in.

Frederick Charles V. Main Force

Questioning Of Dulles Is Opposed

Washington lawmakers clash over questioning Secretary of State Dulles about the Yalta papers leak before release. Senator Symington urges in person explanation to a Senate committee while Senator Dulles advocates leaving the matter undisturbed. Len Humphrey favors an early foreign relations inquiry as the papers move toward public release.

Washington George D-Ga State Dulles Yalta Sen Symington D-Mo State Department Dulles

Fire Threat at Bealisville Greenhouse Small blaze stopped

A potting house fire at Jack Chisolm greenhouse in Bealisville was contained by quick action from Mrs. Chisolm and the Upper Montgomery County fire department. Damage limited to a few hundred dollars. roof helped prevent spread.

Jack Chisolm Bealisville Mr. Chisolm Upper Montgomery County Fire Department Chisolm

Grand Chapter Officers Visit Enoch Chapter No. 23

Royal Arch Mason grand officers will visit Enoch Chapter No 23 at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. A dinner precedes the convocation which begins at 7 36 pm. James J. Ewing serves as High Priest of Enoch Chapter.

Grand Chapter Enoch Chapter Masonic Temple James J. Ewing

Roosevelt letter alleged to press Switzerland during Yalta era

Swiss papers Basel Nachrichten and Die Tat claimed a 1944 Roosevelt letter pressed for a Swiss move to flank German lines, likening it to Stalin’s demands. The Basel paper said authorities avoided denial, while Die Tat urged publishing to inform the Swiss public about threats from major powers. A government spokesman declined to confirm the letter’s existence.

Geneva Switzerland Roosevelt Stalin America Toosevelt Federal Council Swartreinand Yalta Churellil Basel Die Tat Hitler

Daylight Time Extends In New England States And More

A regional survey shows daylight saving time likely to extend through October in six New England states New York and New Jersey. Several states plan August through October shifts while others like New Mexico consider permanent DST. The spread includes varied actions across Maryland Virginia and West Virginia reflecting a broad shift toward DST in 1940s era policy debates.

Associated Press New England New York New Jersey Nevada California District of Columbia Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Tlinois Kentucky Central Plains Far West New Mexico Los Alamos Maine Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut West Virginia Wheeling Northern Panhandle Panhandle Maryland Garrett County Oakland DST Brunswick Virginia Arlington Alexanandria Fairfax County Falls Church Washington, D. C

Police School Concludes for Frederick City Force

A three week inservice training for Frederick City Police ended with 34 certificates presented by Mayor John A. Derr. FBI and State Police provided instruction. topics spanned criminal investigation communism constitutional law and simulated murder trials with films and a mock press relation session.

Frederick City John A. Derr Federal Bureau of Investigation Charles VI. Main Church Street FBI Samuel W. Barrick Charles McC. Mathias Robert J. Forte Ecctaty George B. Delzplane, Jr

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G. F. Runkles Judge Clark Rere Pearson David Dunn Lancaster Pandfather Arthur Woodewell Commission On Higher Education Truxal Bahia Bataeday Ft. Howard Veterans Hospital Damascus Mt. Aire Jeff R. Boone Frederick Memorial Hospital Davis John W. Davis Calvin Coolidee Bethluh Disdh Cuterick Rothare Abduanee Upper Montgomery
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