Ike Approves Federal Scholarships U.S. Budget May Set New Peacetime Record
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration's first post Sputnik budget may total nearly 74 billion dollars, a peacetime record. Defense items could reach about 40 billion, with civilian programs potentially held at current levels while aiming for an overall balance. Congress reconvenes soon as officials weigh defense needs against civilian spending and possible new contingencies fund.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Inet
Defense McElroy
Cam- Frevy
Hayden
D-Aciz
Senate Appropriations Committee
Arizona
U.S
Fee
Child Patient at Charles Town Hospital Quiet After 48 Hour Ordeal
A blond haired two year old girl named Shirley Ann Ramsburg was found to be uncommunicative and trying to return home after a 48 hour ordeal at Charles Town General Hospital in West Virginia. Nurse Faurie Granastatt attempts to calm her as she remains mostly silent.
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Faurie Granastatt
Shirley Ann Ramsburg
Charles Town
Geri
Blue Ridge Mountain
West Virginia
Auto Theft and Crim Seizures Reported Across Town
The entry lists multiple incidents including a 1958 Ford two door sedan stolen from Richard Fernandey in the 100 block of Summit Avenue, a tan car. A garbage pail stolen from Mrs. R. E. Baker in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, an eight foot wheel trailer theft in West Franklin Street area, an armed robbery at a store south of Wayneshore with a $44 take, a man described by police, and Paul Weiss's request to check an empty dwelling on Jefferson Street where occupants were reported.
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Richard Fernandey
Summit Avenue
R. E. Baker
Pennsylvania, Avenue
Charles Pp. Shepherd
West
Franklin Street
Tragerstown
Wayneshore
Paul Weiss
Smithsburg
Two Blazes Keep Firemen Moving Fast
City fire crews rushed between two blazes at North Potomac Street and a garage on Way’s Jagt while police probed a burglary at D Webster Groh’s home. A door and window were forced. most drawers were emptied but valuables remained. The Western Maryland Rail passenger run Nos 9 and 16 will end next Saturday. the last Elkins to Cumberland segment leaves Elkins at 7 am.
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Wna
Ana
D. Webster Groh
Maryland Rail
City
Potomac Street
Way
Jagt
Wtll
Eldon
Kins
W. Va
Cumberland
Durbin
Elkins
Fire damages two homes on North Jonathan and Cleveland
Fire crews responded to a blaze at 406 North Jonathan Street, owned by Mrs Leah V Branch, with damage under the dwelling. Soon after, they were called to 219 North Cleveland Avenue where a garage fire endangered a car and several chickens, all saved by owner W C Gaines.
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Leah V. Branch
North
Jonathan Street
W. C. Gaines
Cleveland Avenue
Gaines
Tuberculosis Hospital Shrinks Capacity. Staff Cut Planned
The Victor Cullen State Hospital operates near full capacity with 128 beds and patients from across Maryland. The four original frame buildings remain. no replacement is planned. Dr. Leon Hatherington says Cullen will stay open at reduced capacity, while 47 to 48 employees will be laid off before July 1 and offered jobs elsewhere. Patients range from under 20 to over 76, all free, with the hospital previously known as the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium named after Dr. Victor F. Callen.
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Leon HH. Hatherington
Maryland
Cullen Hospital
Alta Prother
Victor Cullen
Ecapacity
Baltimore City
Bicycle registrations flood City Hall at Christmas event
Police report 147 bicycles registered on Saturday at City Hall. A second registration is planned for Saturday morning January 4. Harold Kiser notes a man from Cook Street sustained a fractured shoulder blade when his cat overturned a vehicle on Route 60 near Leiters. The incident disrupted New Year activities as hospital schedules and City Hall operations were adjusted.
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City Hall
Warry W. Straub
Cook Street
Leiters-i
Harold Kiser
Washington County Freesburg
Strand
Siihe
Tom
Jan
Washington
Jan-spitel
Hodfordinatce
Pital
Weather forecast hints at snow or rain Tuesday
Weather notes in Maryland warn of chilly nights and a Tuesday mix of snow or rain. Forecasters concede uncertainty while predicting mostly cloudy skies and a chance of occasional precipitation, with temperatures dropping as a cold front moves in.
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Weather Bureau
Maryland
IAF Plans War Use Of Missiles
The Air Force revises strategic plans to codify how intermediate range ballistic missiles would be employed in wartime. Operational blueprints cover short, mid, and long range plans, with Snark guidance systems now considered operational and Thor IRBM deliveries expected by late 1958.
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Washington
Air Force
USAF
le Air Force
City Faces Tax And Borrowing Problems With 1988 Budget
The Mayor and Council review city budgets for 1988 amid a $1.0 million deficit and potential tax rate changes. The city relies on capital funds and surplus to cover costs, facing wage hikes, rent, and expansion expenses before new revenue streams or funding can be secured.
Cairo Meet Falters Over Resolutions
Cairo city council members indicate delays in approving two draft resolutions affecting wages and a potential $100,000 grant for next year. The debates center on Red China’s admission to the United Nations and the handling of international and local funding issues.
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Cairo
China
United Nations
Eee
Tot loses eye in accident hopes to see again
CUMBERLAND Maryland two year old Larry Gardner of Bedford Pennsylvania suffered a right eye loss when a kitchen cabinet collapsed on Christmas Day. Doctors at Cumberland Memorial Hospital say he may regain normal vision in his remaining eye. His parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Gardner face medical bills and unemployment. A Larry Gardner Fund has been established by local clubs to help with expenses.
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Cumberland
Memorial Hospital
Larry
Stanley Gardner
Sear Bedford
Sione
Bedford
Larry Gardner
Former County Banker Dies
Charles S. Karper, 76, former employee of Williamsport Savings Bank Williamsport, died Friday at Waynesboro hospital after a long illness. He served as cashier for banks in Waynesboro Green Castle and Mercersburg beside Williamsport and worked for the county bank from 1933 to 1935. A Mercersburg native, he is survived by his wife, daughter and two grandchildren.
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Charles S. Karper
Williamsport Savings Bank
Williamsport
Waynesboro
Karper
Greencastle
Mercersburg
Business Office Closing Early on New Year’s Eve
The Wellnest office of the Marald-Mall Company will close early on New Year’s Eve due to planned year end activities. Employees are advised to complete urgent tasks and depart by the early closing time.
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Marald-Mall Company
County budget hearing eyed for belt tightening
Delphey, president of the Board of County Commissioners, urged a focused review of the school and education budget to cut waste. He questioned personnel in the budget, the use of funds for the school system, and why taxpayers fund certain programs, signaling a push to trim expenses ahead of 1958. The article also notes Eisenhower backing a billion-dollar four-year education program with 10 000 federal scholarships and 50 50 matching grants to states to strengthen education and national security.
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Board of County Com
Panga
Ate Igithin Education
Phey
Chester F. Delphey
Board of County
Ervisor
Outer Space
Delphey
Board of Education
Hagerstown
Tunar College
Dolnhey
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Russia
Folsom
Science Policy Urged For Long Term Results
A federal official urged a modern comprehensive science policy aimed at long term results rather than dramatic breakthroughs. William D. Carey of the Bureau of Budget warned against policy shaped by public pressures. He spoke at AAAS sessions as delegates debated funding, education, and national research priorities.
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Alton CL. Blakeslee
Indianapolis
William D. Carey
Labor and Welfare Division
Bureau of Budget
Washington, D. C
American Assny For the Advancement of Science
Carey de
United Nations
China
Lefist
Eisenhower
James R. Killian
Carey
Tip On Encounter Of Youth With Big Owl Best Of Week
A Hagerstown Rt. 5 housewife wins first prize for a tip about a youth clash with a large Arctic owl sending the boy to hospital. The second prize goes to a longtime tipster with a flock of GPS on a downtown pigeon issue. Third prize awarded for a tip about a resolute newspaper boy serving as Santa Claus in the town.
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Big Owl
Hagerstown
Rufus
Dale Street
Santa Claus
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