Washington Notebook laughs and baldness quip at Nixon
A Washington notebook recounts a luncheon exchange where a friend teases Vice President Nixon about thinning hair, prompting Nixon to inspect his reflection. The piece also notes a gaffe about British diplomats as Lenore Miranda jokes with Sir Edgar White beside them.
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NEA
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V.C
V.P. Nixon
Miranda
Sir Edgar White
Bead
Lenore Miranda
Edgar
Paris Evening Rules Clash With Time in Argentina Attache Tale
The story contrasts Alejando Frers's struggle with Argentina embassy life and local schedules with a broader note on U S French wine tastings. California growers face scrutiny as officials cannot distinguish French from Californian wines, while prices reveal a gap between $2.26 and $4 711 per bottle. President Eisenhower may shuttle to Paris if ties strain further. Assistant White House aide Ann Wheaton jokes about hats after NASO conference.
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Eisenhower
Paris
California
White House
Ann Wheaton
NASO
Ann
Washington Debutante Scene and Notable Socialites
Washington society buzz centers on Debutante Mary Stuart Price and the Dubs, a group of eligible bachelors who host a major holiday ball attended by national figures such as Vice President Nixon, General Twining, Gen. Pate, and Ivy Baker Priest. Parada, a Philippine attache's sister-in-law, jokes about her initials on monuments from the Sphinx to the Eiffel Tower.
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Parada
Ralph ‘Pargas
Eifel Tower
White House
Nixon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Nathan Twining
Marine Command
Randolph Pate
Ivy Baker Priest
Camillet Dhautemps
Mary Stuart Price
Washingon Debutante
Forgiveness and prayer in a mysterious verse fragment
A fragmented passage quotes a devotional line invoking forgiveness and divine mercy. The archaic wording attributes a moral reflection to an unnamed speaker, mentioning sin, inheritance, and penitence alongside a modern signature “Paul Richter.”
Master builder Monsignor Leary shaped Washington County parish
Francis Leary known as a versatile craftsman and parish leader planned a larger Catholic community in Washington County. He built a growing congregation and school, expanded church facilities, and guided his parish with military precision and durable faith. His influence endures beyond bricks, shaping destinies through years of dedicated service.
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Francis Leary
J. Francis Leary
Washington County
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Leary
Gour
United States Army
Baillees
Msgr
Harbor Tunnel Sees Daily Traffic Surpass Nineteen Thousand
Baltimore reports the Harbor Tunnel has averaged 19 061 vehicles per day since opening on November 3. Louis J O'Donnell Maryland toll facilities chief administrative officer said 519 000 vehicles used the tunnel in the 26 days ending midnight Christmas and about 214 000 dollars in tolls were collected.
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Baltimore Harbor
Louis J. O'Donnell
Maryland
First successful balloon created by Montgolfier brothers
The Montgolfier brothers Joseph and Jacques from Annonay France built the first successful balloon after observing rising smoke. They noted a property they called Jevity and used a paper bag to trap heat, discovering the bag rose toward the ceiling as the fire heated air.
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Jacques Montgolier
Annonay
France
Semi Screwballs as Best Space Ship Crewmen
A scientist suggests semi-screwballs Eskimos or Buddhist monks could be ideal crew for long space missions. Donald Michael, Ph.D., says space travel brings extreme isolation and stress, so volunteers may be personality deviants who can cope without social support. Mixing sexes could solve some issues but create new ones.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Indianapolis
Donald M. Michael
Stamford
Conn
Michael
Dunlap and Associates, Inc
Horoscope for ESTAFLLITA Tomorrow and Birthday Outlook
Tomorrow brings stimulating personal matters and generous social opportunities. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect progress on job and financial goals within three months, with careful handling of money and new ventures Monday. Domestic harmony and social activity appear in mid 1958 though April and October risk stress.
Station Wagon Hit By Car On South Potomac
A stationary wagon used by Norman B. Welitz on North Locust street was struck by L. Polk Shenk driving a Station Wagon on South Potomac Street near Memorial Boulevard. Shenk faced reckless driving charges after the collision damaged both vehicles.
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Virginia
South Potomac Street
Memorial Boulevard
Melvin Grimstey
Shenk
Norman B. Welitz
Locust Street
Lois 5
Asterday
Keedysville
Donald J. Buickenstatf
Monuboro
North Potomac
Randolph
Farmers Must File Returns for Social Security Tax
Farmers with gross income at least 3600 or net profit 400 must file a federal income tax return to determine social security tax liability. The Hagerstown social security office cites February 15 as the deadline for most farmers. The article outlines mandatory tax in some cases and optional methods for lower nets and different gross ranges.
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W. S. King
Hagerstown
Ntesa
Actos
Lawer
Blue Cross Rate Boost Scheduled
Maryland residents face a 2 percent average rate rise for Blue Cross hospital insurance under a public rate schedule. Group plans would rise from 2.10 to 2.60 monthly for an individual and 5.20 to 6.40 for a family. Nongroup and direct subscribers would move from 9.90 to 11.80 for an individual and 17.70 to 21.80 for a family, with 1,000,598 people affected.
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Nee
Blue Cross
Maryland
Ue Cross
Charles 8. Jackson
R. H. Dabney
Blue Jaga
Blue Shield
P Blue Cross
S Dabney
State Department of Insurance
Miller Considers Governor Bid After Middle East Trip
Representative Edward T. Miller of Maryland, returning from a seven week inspection tour of U S bases in the Middle East and Europe, weighed a possible run for governor. He said he would run if it seemed right, though he would prefer remaining in Congress. The decision comes as Gov McKeldin cannot seek re election. Miller praised the base work and noted the subcommittee would forward a formal report to the House.
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Edward T. Miller
Middle East
Europé
Miller
McKeldin
Flying Cameraman Steers Supersonic Hustler Film Helmet
Convair test pilot George Davis at Fort Worth Texas tests a helmet camera during preflight checkout of a stripped down gun camera on the 2-54 Hustler. Interceptors struggle to match its four jet speed while pilot attention remains on flying.
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Ft. Worth
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Iterceptor
Terhele Enteral Fromm
How to Keep Well and Gruby and His Fungus
A column by Dr. Van Dellen answers questions on disease prevention and medical practice. The piece notes shifts in medicine from personal healers to modern doctors, mentions Dr Gruby who proved fungus causes ringworm, and includes brief questions on birth delivery and mental impact.
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Space
van Dellen
Gruby
Oeter
Williamsport
Reds Claim New Device To Find Oil
Russian scientists designed an electronic device to model oil pools, predict reserves, and identify best drilling sites. It uses oil bearing strata samples to determine pool locations, required water for pressure, and output per well. The device also reads feed and release data for efficient extraction and maintenance.
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London 1
Moscow Radio
Moscow
Unclear medical tale mix includes Dr Gruby and a patient tale
A garbled column describes Dr Edward Podolsky and Dr Gruby with odd actions about apples and tapestries, a fashionable patient with leg paralysis, and a nonsensical scene. It ends with a reader report about headaches from reading and TV, noting ocular pain may stem from fatigue, nerves, or cranial issues.
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Gruby
Hal Cochran Dumas
Éjers
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Williamsport Businessman Charles Buchanan Considering Sheriff Bid
Charles W. Buchanan a Williamsport businessman indicated he would seek the sheriff's office subject to Republican primaries. Two Clear Spring residents, Virginia Seibert and T. C. Bishop, were among four rescued in Baltimore after an explosion that damaged a store on Light Street near South Baltimore General Hospital annex.
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Charles W. Buchanan
Nown
Williamsport
Clear Spring
Virginia Seibert
T. C. Bishop
Baltimore
Light Street
General Hospital
Frey elected commander of South Mountain lodge in 1940s
Ten years ago Robert E Frey became commander of South Mountain Lodge No 145 Knights of Pythias in Smithsburg for a term ending June 1948. Hagerstown Co re ported surplus potatoes stored after receiving carloads from the Government. Police investigated the theft of a complete toy electric railroad system from Eva Hurleys Chestnut Street home. James P Jimmy Speddon, 72, of 336 South Locust Street and a 26 year Municipal Electric Light Department employee, planned retirement per Commercial Manager Pag Dulizbaum.
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Robert E. Frey
South Mountain Lodge No. 145
Knights of Pythias
Smithsburg
Hagerstown Tee Co
Gollee
Eva Hurley
Chestnut Street
James P. Jimmy” Speddon
South Locust Street
Municipal Electric Light Department
Pag] Dulizbaum
Night sky notes and star details from The Sun
The Stars Today section notes the sun sets at 4 53 pm and rises at 7 32 am with moonrise at 11 22 am tomorrow. It references the Moon and planets and explains the Milky Way as a collection of light from countless stars invisible to the naked eye.
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Annual Farm Bureau meeting plans banquet in Hagerstown
The Washington County Farm Bureau will set plans for its annual banquet at the annual meeting this afternoon at 1 30 in the county agent office in Hagerstown. President George Stiles will lead. The banquet is scheduled for next month. At Saturday's meeting officers and committee members will be nominated and meet.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Hagerstown
George Stiles
Cost of living rise tied to wrong gift sizes in 1957
The text notes a life insurance death rate uptick in the United States during 1957 tied to an epidemic. It hints at mis-sizing Christmas presents and broader economic strain contributing to the rise, reflecting a period of health and financial pressure.
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United States
Demonstration of EFAS at Mopkins Airport reveals new approach system
A Cleveland demonstration showcases the Electronic Flash Approach System EFAS guiding pilots in mist rain or snow. The blue white lights form a 20 lamp network spaced at 100 feet from 3,090 to 1,000 feet of the runway center. The system reaches peak illumination at 3 million candlepower and marks the eighth such network in the United States and abroad.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
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