Favor Increase in State Aid for Maryland Schools
Montgomery County delegates urged the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers to push state funding to 45 percent of school costs, up from about 35.8 percent this year, a move that would add nearly 10 million dollars to state contributions. The convention adopted amendments strengthening the aim for higher state funding amid rising education costs and looming needs for new buildings as enrollments grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Maryland
McKeldin
PTA_ organization
Montgomery Countiaes
Philander P. Claxton Jr
Woodacres
Claxton
General Assembly
PTA
Lord Baltimore
David Zimmerman
Agnes E. Meyer
The
Washington Post
Fog and traffic choking Frederick area in dense morning gloom
A warm front meeting a cool air mass created dense fog that crippled Frederick traffic Saturday night. Police warned against travel as crashes occurred on Route 240 and 15. By Sunday, rising temperatures lifted the fog and traffic eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Mt. Airy Fire Department
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Braddock Mountain
Middletown
Jefferson
Cumberland
Park Mills
Rt. 240
Albert G. Hedden
Clyde L. Ambush
Adamstown
William B. Diggs
Dickerson
Lie J. W. Hardy
Edwin F. Elgin
Hagerstown
Donald H. Golden
Thomas W. Va
Golden
MSP
Tr. Hardy
Anthony J. Mack
Braddock Heights
James E. Baker
Baker
Elmer R. Koethe
Baltimore
Milton C. Belleson
Westminster
Fred W. Burgess
New Market
Belleson
Koethe
Burgess
Jordan Presses UN Over Border Shoot Near Jarushiya
Jordan complained to the U N Mixed Armistice Commission that an Israeli party of about 40 armed with automatic weapons fired across the border near the village of Jarushiya, wounding an Arab woman. A Jordan spokesman said Arab legionnaires fired back, and the exchange lasted about 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Jerusalem
U. N. Mixed Armistice Commission
Hat
Jarushiya
Bevan Blames British Press For Ignorance At Rally
Aneurin Bevan accuses the British press of driving public ignorance at a rally in Coventry. He says newspapers have become power papers that indoctrinate and conceal facts, keeping Britons from a proper view of the international scene. He criticizes press coverage of the Soviet note on four power talks.
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Coventry
England
Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
Labor Party
Kremlin
United States
Birthday party given for Diane Knode tenth birthday
Diane Knode daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Knode Route 6 entertained a group of her friends Wednesday evening for her tenth birthday. Games were played and many presents received. Refreshments were served. Guests included Virginia Lee Best Bobby Kemp Susan Rabstein Jo Anne Coady Sandra Sherry Tyeryar Jo Anne Kennedy Patsy Smith Christine Carignan and Buster McKeasie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Knode
Harold Knode
Virginia Lee Best
Bobby Kemp
Susan Rabstein
Jo Anne’ Coady
Sandra
Sherry Tyeryar
Jo Anne Kennedy
Patsy Smith
Christine Carignan
Buster McKeasie
Young Tydings To Take Up Record Of McKeldin
Joseph Tydings president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland announced plans to expose Governor McKeldin’s record over the coming months. He said the probe will be thorough but without malice and will present facts for Maryland youth to judge. He cited a $7 000 dinner gift from unidentified donors at a testimonial dinner later returned after publicity. The donors included some with state business.
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Baltimore
Joseph Tydings
Young Democratic Clubs of
Maryland
Tydings
Firemen Benefit Card Party at Braddock Heights
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co plans a benefit card party at the Fire Hall to raise funds for winter clothing for active smoke-eaters. Proceeds will buy boots hats turnout coats and gloves for volunteers. Four sets have already been purchased and inspected by the Heights firemen committee. Table and door prizes, patrons bring own cards, event Thursday at 8 p m. The next regular meeting will include a portable pump demonstration.
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Firemen's
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co
Heights Committee
Braddock Heights
Earl Fox
Frank Beachley
Horace Z. Opel
Kemp Cashour
Guy Neal
Clinton Hughes
Frank Barclay
Grafton Cost
Surprise Birthday Party for Theodore Coyle in Singarore Road
A surprise birthday party honored Theodore Coyle on November 7 on Singarore Road. Numerous gifts were received. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Nusbaum, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nusbaum and Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ropp, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hamsock, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Coyle, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Fouche, Mr. Leslie Grove, Mr Harry Dwyer, Mrs. Bernice Heffner, Mr. Horace Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Coyle, Ramona Moore, Melody and Martin Brown, Anna Mae Coyle, Donald Biddenger, Jane Jean and Jim Dwyer, Luther Lester, Barbara Frances, Fred Dorothy Mae and Kaye Coyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Coyle
Singanore Road
Charles McDonald
Jessie Nusbaum
Ray Nusbaum
Catherine
Gene. Ropp
Marvin Hamsock
Howard Brown
Lester Coyle
Luther Fouche
Leslie Grove
Harry Dwyer
Bernice Heffner
Horace Ricketts
Ramona Moore
Melody
Martin Brown
Anna Mae Coyle
Donald Biddenger
Jane
Jean
Jim Dwyer
Luther
Lester
Barbara
Frances
Fred
Dorothy Mae
Kaye Coyie
FBI Agents Killed in Iowa Highway Collision Near Decorah
Three FBI agents were killed and two more injured critically in a two car crash 32 miles north of Decorah on Highway 32. The deceased were Lows Ewing 27 Robert J McMichaels 30 and Joseph Hughes Jr 25 all from Chicago. Two other agents George Bavis 39 and Jobn Mediary 27 were injured as they returned from a deer hunting trip to Wyoming and were to report back to work tomorrow.
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FBI
Decorah
Iowa
Nwo Towans
Lows Ewing
Robert J McMichaels
Joseph Hughes Jr
Chicago
George Bavis
Jobn
White Case Fight To Tie In Political Debate
Veteran politicians agree Republicans and Democrats have fought to a political tie in the White case. Former President Truman to respond on radio and TV to Brownell’s charges about keeping White in government service in 1946 despite FBI reports of espionage for Communist Russia. Brownell to testify before the Senate subcommittee while Hall and other leaders debate partisan impact and public right to know.
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Washington
Harry Dexter White
Truman
Atty
Brownell
White
FBI
Russia
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Leonard Hall
CBS
Hall
Rep. Velde
House Un-American Activities Committee
Jenner
R-Ind
Velde
Sen. Gore
D-Tenn
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
Sen
Knowland
California
Executives Club
Chicago
Harry H. Vaughan
International Monetary Fund
Alger Hiss
State Department
Fidelis Bible Class Debut Meeting At Grace Church
Fidelis Bible Class of Grace Evangelical and Reformed met at 507 Magnolia Avenue with 19 members and one visitor. They planned a bazaar for December 4, donated to World Community Day and Indian relief, and a $10 gift to the Altar Guild. Nominating committee formed for December 2 election. class hosted Altar Guild November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
Fidelis Bible
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Williamsport
Irma Green
Anna Hoffman
Pauline Crist
Betty Rager
Minnie Kinna
East Second Street
Emma Moore
Mary Fox
Quadruplets born to Poulan couple in Worth County
In Sylvester Worth County Hospital officials report a South Georgia couple Mr and Mrs Robert Dollson of Route 1 Poulan welcomed four babies overnight three girls and a boy weighing about 2 pounds 7 ounces each. All are reported in good condition. The parents have eight other living children with ages ranging from 4 to 17 and one child who died at birth.
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Sylvester
South Georgia
Worth County Hospital
Robert Dollson
Route 1
Poulan
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Dorothy Jean Birely
Dorothy Jean Knouse
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
Momville
Acros
Albert L. Knouse
Leftene E. Knouse
Albert L. Use
LaRene E. Knouse
Marriand
Nouse
Marne
Sacaman
E. A. Stickle & Sona
RF. D. No
Rnck
Albert L. Knowe
Dorothy Jean Knousel
Carcuit Court
Night Time Fire Kills Three In Martinsville
A rapid night time fire destroyed an eight room frame house near Martinsville Virginia killing three residents as they slept. Victims identified as Charles Cecil Lawrence 19 Donna Marie Thacker 6 and Thomas Randolph Thacker 4. Four others escaped with injuries including Mrs Henry Clay Lawrence and her parents. The incident follows another Virginia night fire that killed three earlier in the week.
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Martinsville
Franklin County
Charles Cecil Lawrence
Donna Marie Thacker
Thomas Randolph Thacker
Clarence Hilton
Pleasant Grove
Virginia
Russell County
Henry Clay Lawrence
W. W. Lawrence
Henry Lawrence
Charles
W. W
Old 202 Engine Presented to Hagerstown for Kids
In Hagerstown on November 15, the 1912 Old 202 locomotive and tender, donated by Western Maryland Railway, was unveiled in Municipal Park as a permanent exhibit and a large toy for children. About 500 youngsters and parents attended as C E Smith, a former engine operator, led a farewell run before the electric diesel era.
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Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railway
W. Arthur Grotz
Maryland
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Norfolk and Western
Old 202
C. E. Smith
Baltimore
Winslow H. Burhans
Detrick Spends Twenty Five Thousand Per Month
Camp Detrick in Frederick spends about 25000 monthly for Chemical Corps purchases. Capt. Frank J. Thomas notes that while bidding is required for most items over 1000, small local firms often win due to lower transport costs. About ninety percent of contracts go to small businesses with aid from George W. Kline and Miss Marian I Zentz.
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Frederick
Chemical Corps
Camp Detrick
Frank J. Thomas
Thomas
Capt. Thomas
George W. Kline
Marian I. Zentz
Model State Reformatory Praised By Grand Jury
A Washington County grand jury called the Reformatory for Males a model for the state with every opportunity offered to inmates. It noted riots last September were caused by a dispute at a baseball game between white and Negro teams and blamed personalities, not systemic faults. Two escapees were recaptured while one remains at large as police warn of continuing manhunt.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Reformatory
Spt
Henry Raymond
Legislative Council
Polled Shorthorns Dispersal Sale Held at Thurmont
The 59 Hillside Farms dispersal of Polled Shorthorns grossed to $39,705 as Samuel T. Royer Jr and Ross V. Smith close out beef cattle to expand Holstein work. Five bulls averaged 1245, top at 2550 to a leading Indiana breeder. 54 females averaged 628, top 1500. Overall average 673. animals moved to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Sale attracted a large crowd at a special pavilion with Hal Langley of Aurora Indiana as sale manager. auctioneers J E Halsey, J A Walker and Emmert R. Bow us.
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Samuel T. Royer, Jr
Ross V. Smith
Thurmont
Indiana
Frederick County
Ilinois
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Hal Langley
Aurora
J. E. Halsey
J. A Walker
Emmert R. Bowus
Youth Held In Juvenile Assault Case At Weekend Arrests
A 11 year old youth is being held for investigation and Roy E Summers of 123 Pennsylvania Avenue jailed on a $500 bond for assault and battery after weekend arrests by City Police. Lieut Frank Dorsey and Officers Simmons and Carty arrested the Frederick juvenile at a movie about 525 p m Saturday. The youth's name and investigation details are withheld pending Juvenile Court jurisdiction waiver. Summers was arrested on a magistrate warrant about 130 pm Sunday by Officer Ellis Carty. He will be given a hearing tonight at 7 in People's Court.
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Roy E. Summers
Pennsylvania Avenue
Frank Dorsey
Simmons and
Carty
Frederick
Summers
Ellis Carty
People's Court
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Come Detrick
Civilian Welfare Council
Field House
Herbert G. Tanner
Turkey
Frederick Hotel
Dr. Tanner
Detrick
Tanner
J. A. Hunter
E. W. Marker
H. J. Zimmerman
Rosa A. Cockerly
Logan Tschiffely
John J. Murphy
Edward Gobbie
Norman J. Crouse
Ray Erickson
G. Donald Weddle
Resa Medt
Detrick Unit
Research Society of America
Harold W. Heine
Bucknell University
Heine
George G. Wright
CUB Scout News
Cub Scout ‘den 6
Post Field House
Dave Hagan
Cubs
Frank J. J. Thomas
Fort McClellan
Camp Stoneman
Cal
Far East
McClellan
Paint Rock
Ala
Adam F. Hoefling
Army Chemical Center
John Hayes
USN
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Detrick Army Reserve
Basil Blankenship
Charles H. Knauff
Dugway Proving Ground
Donald J. Brigman
Sfc
William D. Pardine
Marion J. Erkes
Northwestern University
Traffic Institute
Stephen E. Hudak
Arthur L. Williams
Wilbur J. Barth
Doyle E. Andercag
Madeline Wilson
Joseph B. Boyle
Edward R. Campbell
Robert A. Bare
David L. Phillips
Clarence E. Smith
Edna L. Bush
Florence M. Kanode
Paul F. Ambush
Mothers’ Club
Mary Wilkinson
C. Burr Artz Library
Morris Rhian
Sidney Leopold
John Smoot
John Ladino
Bill_ Annan
Bill Walder
Everglades
Mary Esther Rippeon
J. 3
Stubbs
Sally
North Carolina
Shirley Brown
John Bradshaw
Milton Ratner
Gel
Tehran
Barroabad
Azer
Harry Latshaw
Maryland Department of Education
Mead College
Digne
France
Jack Drummond
Drummond
Gason Dominici
Dominici
Georges Harzig
Lady Drummond
Lady Ann UN
Sir Jack
Lady Ann
Elizabeth
Britain
Durance
Gustave
Clovis
Harzig
Gaston
Frank Keefer
Virginia Miller
Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Annilary
Court House Park
Memorial Ground
N. Wilson Schley
John S. Derr
H. @. Miller
Young Tydings
Kenneth C. Creager
Burkittsville
Joseph Garrett Osborne
Ellicott City
House of Correction
Dana Lee Nichols
LaPlata
Nichols
Osborne
Waldorf Barracks
Indian Head
Creager
Pri
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