Citizens Must Quit Indonesia
Dutch government and shipping officials hurried to evacuate 46,000 Dutch citizens from Indonesia after the Indonesian government ordered immediate departure. Reports from the Netherlands note panic as residents fear forced relocation and trial developments in a local assault with intent to rape case move toward Cumberland circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagum
Netherlands
Indonesia
Fakartalegse
Allegany County
D. K. McLaughlin
Martin V. B. Bostetter
Wiliam C. Kneisley
West View
Cumberland
Pat H. Braithwaite
Stolen $100 From Dorsey’s Market Burglary
Dorsey’s Market on Jonathan Street was broken into overnight. About $100 in cash and coins disappeared. an employee James Staubs found the door ajar this morning. Owner Harry Dorsey offered a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who knew the hiding place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorses
Jonathan Street
James Staubs
Jock
Harry Dorsey
The
Stote
Dorsey
Indonesia Ups Pressure Over West New Guinea Crisis
Indonesia speeds up its campaign to force Netherlands to hand over West New Guinea by threatening to expel Dutch citizens and businesses. Jakarta orders immediate evacuation for 28 KLM employees and families while Dutch plans for repatriation and aid from Geneva’s IOM are discussed. The Hague protests and Indonesian embassy warns about evacuating 5,000 Indonesians from the Netherlands amid student scholars and Dutch funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakarta
Indomeslda
Yaday
Featherlands
Jekera
Indonesia
Netherlands
West New Guinea
Ane Jaaonenao
KEM
Alrite
Intergovernmental Committee For European Migration
Geneva
Hague
Keelah
Vanarta
The
Shin
Black Snow Covers Cars Across City Near Plant
Soot like particles from the Municipal Electric Light Plant soot dropped this morning over a mile from the plant carried by a brisk southerly wind. The black snow covered car surfaces near Jefferson Street and Cleveland Avenue. A woman waiting for a bus near the plant could not protect her clothing from the grime.
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Municipal Electric Light Plant
Jefferson Street
Cleveland Avenue
Teamsters Expulsion Recommended by AFL-CIO Committee
The AFL-CIO Appeals Committee today urged expulsion of the Teamsters Union for corruption taint. The 14 page report says the union remains dominated by corrupt influence. A two thirds vote on a roll call is required for expulsion as Hoffa refuses to step aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Teamsters
Afl-Cio
Senate
James R. Hoffa
White Tax Bills Planned For 1958 County Levy
County Treasurer Hugh K. Troxell announced that state and county tax bills for 1958 will be printed on white paper. Printing will begin after the Board of County Commissioners levies the taxes, required by law to be completed before January 1. Unpaid 1957 bills incur 1.5 percent interest, plus 0.5 percent each month.
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Hugh K. Troxell
Board of County Commissioners
Troxell
Gas Blast Tragedy Strikes Town Of Villa Rica
A massive gas explosion and ensuing fire leveled Halla block in Villa Rica Georgia killing twelve people and injuring about twenty. The blast left the town without gas service and damaged a drugstore, dress shop, center store, jewelry and florist shops and a dentist office. Rescue crews from Atlanta and nearby communities rushed to aid as a nurse’s son and others were confirmed dead.
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Georgia
Halla
Nurge
H.G. Black
Ray Tyson
Atlanta
Villa Rica
Lewis Harrison
Surgi Sal
O. T.dyer
Johnny Dyer
Robby Roberts
Caretya 3
Bre
Baraka Jr
Roads Still Slick Across Maryland After Snowstorm
An Associated Press roundup notes most Maryland roads remain slippery in spots after the storm. Northern Harford County secondary roads were closed but likely open to one-way traffic by evening. Conowingo and Waterloo barracks report hard packed snow and ice with chains needed. Garrett County highways stay snow packed in places. Frederick and Randallstown areas report icy secondary roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maryland
Harford County
Conowingo
Garrett County
Waterloo Barracks
Frederick County
Randallstown
Elevator Out Of Order At City Hall
Elevator again nonfunctional at City Hall affecting fourth floor offices including police department. Repair crews work to restore service as problems persist in both elevator shafts and wiring.
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City Hall
Police Department
Record Deer Kill Total Climbs In This County
Washington County deer season nears end with 341 bucks checked by noon across four stations. The 263 deer county record from last December appears likely to be surpassed by season end tomorrow. Ankeney's Store leads with 161 followed by Hofftran's Inn 99, Bridge Diner 14, and Mt Briar store at four.
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Washington County
Maryland
Ankeney's
Clear Spring
Hofftran's Inn
Sideling Hill Mountain
Bridge Diner
Bancock
lGuy Griffith's
Mt.Briar
Sever Mills
Ghia Ewanty
County Roads Transfer Affects Rt 11 In Middleburg
The State Roads Department turned over a section of Middleburg Pike Rt 11 to Washington County. Paving at Hancock and other highway work from 109 to Clear Spring is outlined. The transfer allows county maintenance with future supervision by officials. The move prompts changes in the road’s alignment to extend the Bailey airport runway and remove Green Ridge Mountain sections. A 149 pound seven pointer and multiple deer were noted in county hunting reports. The campaign to raise community funds surpassed a $945,000 goal by $564, with local donations recorded.
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State Roads Dept
Washington County
Hancock
Herbert Raffens
Showalter
Jherger
Greencastle
Pannastranie Tihe
Tim
Sideling
Super Hill
William C. Bowling
Dis. Jr
Newport
Showalter Road
State Line
Sec
Williams
Sharpsburg
In-Hagerstown
Springs
Middleburg Pike
Stumbaugh
Williamsport
Green Ridge Mountain
James
Bailey
Hagerstown
Clear Spring
Lewis J. Bryan
Indian ‘Springs
Frederick
Chesta
Mervin Harsh
Williamesed
Yesport
Wilkentay
Tinmnaport
Chadpoytedame
Warm Air Brings Rain and Warmer Temps Tonight
Warm air moving into Western Maryland raises temperatures from 2 below in Oakland Garrett County to 40 by nine this morning. Ice remains on some rural roads but main arteries are bare and chains not needed. State Roads Commission finished clearing snow and ice after a 43 hour shift.
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State Roads Commission
Maryland
Oakland
Garrett County
New liner to offer sunbathing in a partitioned solarium
A new Moore-McCormack liner Brazil will include a partitioned solarium for sunbathing in a smokestack dummy feature. The ship, to serve New York to South America next summer, vents exhaust through stern outlets and requires no topside stacks.
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New York
HA New Line
Brazil
Moore-McCormack Stears
Poles Riot in Gorzow Police Called to Quell Disorder
In western Poland, Gorzow saw rioting after a police car hit a woman cyclist. Hooligans, many drunk, pelted officers and bystanders with stones and horses. Authorities arrested several well known hoodlums and black marketeers. Militia reserves were summoned.
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Warsaw
Poland
Gorzow
Communist Party Proe Trybuna Ludu
Lay
Trybuna
Pensions For City Workers To Cost More
The City of Hagerstown plans higher direct pension payments next year for retired employees not under state pension or Social Security. The six year tally tops $34,575 with 28 former city workers, including 13 retired policemen. three more officers expected to retire. Retired Chief J. B. Brown draws the largest pension at $206 monthly, while Roy McKinze receives $142. Other retirees from water, public buildings, and purchasing and stores departments depend on direct pensions due to ineligibility for Social Security or state benefits. The Boonsboro tax tale remains 60 cents per $100. Clear Spring’s rate likely stays at 1 per $100. Mayor Charles Clopper leaves office, to be succeeded by Jack Miller, with officials to fix 1958 tax rates soon.
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Hagerstown
J. B. Brown
Roy McKinze
Boonsboro
Clear Spring
Charles Clopper
Clopper
Corpor-Ata
Jack Miller
Rocket Explodes at Cape Canaveral No Casualties Reported
The first American satellite launching vehicle exploded on its stand at Cape Canaveral. Pentagon said a 30 day pause likely for further tests. Vanguard spokesman cited loss of chamber pressure in the first stage after two seconds. The rocket fell, toppled, and fire was extinguished with no injuries.
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Vanguard
Capes Canaveral
Fla
Cape Canaveral
Russia
Navy
Jay Smith
Washington
John P. Hagen
Smith
Paul Walsh
Vanguard Control Center
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
James C. Magerty
Failed Vanguard rocket launch mars early space effort
Reports from Washington and Gettysburg describe a Vanguard three stage rocket exploding shortly after noon. Observers noted a bright flame and smoke with safe personnel and no immediate missile launch. Officials predicted 80 days before a new attempt could be made, while questions about the extent of damage remained.
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Operation Vanguard
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
Thhe Pentagon
Vanguard
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