Tobacco Tax Yield Reaches Over Thirty Thousand Dollars
The new county tobacco tax started this month has brought in 321,134.15 by today with $25,500 from the three cent per pack cigarettes and the rest from cigars and tobacco products. County Treasurer James H. Falk says proceeds will fund school construction and bond amortization. officials expect about 150,000 annually and note some retailers prepaid stamps before the start. A system to curb untaxed sales is in place and public sentiment shows limited complaints as tax impact spreads.
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James H. Falk
Osing
First Offerings Of Apples Light In Four-State Belt
The Federal State Market News Service reports light early apple offerings across Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania as growers await full maturity. Dry weather trimmed crops but sizes of 2 1 2 inch to 2 3 4 inch for bagging should be ample. activity centered in Roanoke Virginia with Red Delicious first picked before stopping for maturity.
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Martinsburg
Vaww
Appalachian
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Roanoke
Stowers
Two Appointments Announced At Hood College
Hood College announces two new faculty members for the coming year. Miss Lois Allison of Terrace Park C will join as assistant professor of economics. Rev. Paul V Heim Jr will teach part time in religion and philosophy and serves as pastor at St Pauls in Westminster.
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Fnow United Church of Christi
St. Paul’s Church
Westminster
Allison
University of Michigan
The
Colege of Wooster
Wooster
Michigan
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Alison
House Smell Business Committee
Reddick
Heim
Franklin and Marshall College
Theological Seminary of the
Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg
Boonssboro
Harrisonburg
Helm
St Paul's Church
Western Maryland College
Board of Christian Education
Hood
Warplanes Patrol Cuba's Coastline Amid Rebel Fears
Havana reports that warplanes and naval units patrol Cuba's long coast to deter possible landings from Mexico. Exiles in Mexico claim Fidel Castro’s rebels are mobilizing supplies and fighters to eastern Cuba to challenge President Batista after recent assaults on Cienfuegos and Mountain strongholds.
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Batista
Cienfuegos
Dallas Ends Segregation After Christmas Meeting Saturday
President Eisenhower attends Baltimore debutante party for niece Eakin Eisenhower as state AAU board to meet in Dallas Saturday. Judge Atwell plans to sign order ending segregation after Christmas holidays while Dallas public schools seek integration details and budget items.
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Atwell
Converse College
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Boston
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Eisenhower
Eakin Eisenhower
Milton Eisenhower
Johns Hopkins University
Five Day Weather Forecast For Markland-Delaware
The forecast calls for rain ending Tuesday with clearing in the afternoon and generally fair weather the rest of the period. Locally heavy rainfall expected tonight and Tuesday east of the mountains. Temperatures will run above normal with a slow warming trend through Tuesday to Saturday. Normal highs range from the mid 30s in Western Maryland to the upper 70s and low 80s in Eastern Maryland and Delaware. Lows vary from the upper 40s to low 50s in Western Maryland to low to mid 60s in eastern areas.
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Markland-Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Tropical Storm Debbie Moves Toward Virginia As Carrie Lingers
A weakened Debbie travels from north Georgia toward central Virginia at about 15 mph with small craft warnings issued from Block Island to Savannah. Meanwhile Hurricane Carrie remains far east of San Juan at 150 mph, moving NW at 20 mph with no land threat expected.
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Fla
Carrie
Atlantic
Debbie
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Virginia
San Juan
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
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Georgia
Block Island
Savannah
Civil Rights Bill Signed by President Eisenhower
President Eisenhower signed the civil rights bill at his vacation desk in Newport, enabling federal court injunctions to protect voting rights. The move comes as Little Rock integration tensions unfold, with aides to report on new developments and Justice Department actions. The measure, passed as Congress adjourned after the 1957 session, supersedes post Civil War troop-enforcement authority.
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Congress
Heart Association Moves New Frederick Office
The Frederick County Heart Association relocated to 118 West Church Street due to growth over the past five years. The move aims to improve service to cardiac patients with free loan equipment a rehabilitation program and educational materials. Edward D Storm serves as president. Market.sluggish New York copper and oils declined in a generally lower stock market today.
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West Church Street
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Charles T. Butcher
Rockwell ‘Terrace
Ifor the Heart Association
The
Heart Association
Frederick Cony Heart Association
Edward D Storm
New York
State's Share Put At 25 569 000 Fire Alarm
The Maryland health program total appropriations for the year ending next June are 2 202,852 932 with the fire alarm incident at a first block oil store part not causing damage. The largest item is 6 099 000 for aid to dependent children. An 18 year old Chester clerk was killed when a car flipped after missing a turn on US road.
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Maryland
Delos West Fifth Street
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Centrevie
John Lawrence Hamett
Chester
Maine Considers Election Date Shift to November
Maine voters face five questions including whether to keep the September 2 date for state elections or switch to the nationwide November date. Proponents of November cite cost and turnout benefits while supporters of September cite reduced confusion and publicity value. The choice stems from Maine’s historic link to the saying As Maine goes, so goes the nation, tied to farmers’ harvests.
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Portland
Maine
Lion
Russia Reports Second Moderate Nuclear Test This Week
The Atomic Energy Commission announced Russia set off a second moderate nuclear blast in two days. AEC Chairman Lewis L. Strauss said the Aug. 22 shot started a new test series at Siberian proving grounds and was detected along with 25 Soviet blasts overall, though some tests remain unannounced.
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Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
Soviets’ i Siberian Proving Grounds
Strauss
Jcategory
Grand Union Buys Mills Supermarkets in Hagerstown
Grand Union Company purchases all three Mills supermarkets in Hagerstown in a deal rumored to be in the millions. The stores will operate under H L Mills Inc initially with possible rebranding to Grand Union, while Mills retains service stations and expands other business interests. A separate will case in Orphans Court reveals bequests to grandchildren and estate details.
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Paterson
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Washington
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Lansing P. Shield
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Streithorst
Southeast Deluge Brings Wide Rain Across States
Rain spread across the Southeast from Georgia to Kentucky and Virginia as a low pressure system moved northeast. Heavy rainfall with 60 mph gusts was reported in Jacksonville Florida and up to four inches fell in northern Florida and Georgia. The storm was expected to push into the mid Atlantic and southern New England with thunder showers noted in Florida. In Brunswick, Georgia a two story stucco home sold for 6200 to Mr and Mrs P J O'Brien Knoxville as part of the Daisy Leopold estate with Samuel W Barrick trustee.
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Daisy Loretta Leopold
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John W. Ponton
Eight Killed In Accidents On Highways
The Associated Press reports eight people died in Maryland traffic crashes over the weekend. Fatalities include Grace Thomas of Towson struck by a train near Riderwood Station and eight others in various collisions on US Route 1 and local streets. Police filed a manslaughter charge against engineer Leroy Krout for the train death.
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Towson
Leroy Albert Krout
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Westminster
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President Urges Swift Reports on Little Rock Crisis and Civil Rights Bill
President Eisenhower requested rapid updates on the Little Rock school integration crisis and the civil rights bill sent to him by Congress. Administration aides noted a possible action today as an FBI report on Little Rock was expected at the U.S. District Court in Arkansas.
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Sentenced To Reformatory In Assault Case
A Frederick woman Thelma E Ferguson was sentenced to just over three months in the State Reformatory after an assault and battery case tied to a tavern knife incident. The case was heard by Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield Jr in Peoples Court. Several arrests and forfeitings followed, including automobile under the influence and disorderly conduct outcomes.
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Middletown
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Remsburg
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Annapolis
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Fullerton
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Mona
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Robert E. Beach
Gettysburg
Frank Wentz
Baltimore
G. R. Cole
H. d. Frost
L. W.lewis
R. T. Storer
Robert S.moore
Clarksburg
U S Arms Airlift Arrives in Amman Amid Middle East Tension
Eight Globemasters and two flying boxcars delivered recoilless rifles jeeps and ammunition to Amman as U S officials said the airlift named Operation Good Hope signals a Middle East buildup. The convoy landed at Amman's airport with U S Ambassador Mallory and Jordanian leaders attending.
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Spain
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Rain forecast looms as showers ease tonight
Light showers today may precede locally heavy rains tonight with wind and cooler air. Forecaster notes weekend warmth with highs near 75 and suggests rainfall could aid water supplies. Water consumption dipped over the weekend while forecasts call for rain and wind Tuesday morning, partial clearing Wednesday and warmer afternoons.
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W. C
Frederick
Fishing
William ‘B._Burall
Linganore
Singapore
Stassen Returns Empty-Handed at London Talks
Washington reports Stassen left London arms talks with no clear plan. Officials say the U.S. disarmament negotiator may prepare for a major policy debate with Russia in the upcoming U.N. General Assembly, but no role for Stassen has been decided.
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Violence at North Little Rock High School Crosses Racial Line
White students repelled six Negro youths trying to enter North Little Rock High School in Arkansas as the state faced its first violence during the racial crisis. About 10 white students confronted the six at the steps, shoving them down the stairs before police intervened. None were injured. six officers guarded the opened campus for the fall term.
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