Bus Smashes Into Rear Of Big Trailer
Two bus passengers died when a Greyhound bus crashed into a semi-trailer loaded with soybeans on Highway 30 near Racks Springs Wyoming. Twenty eight others injured, five seriously, including a 10 year old boy Gail Demos and several adults as the drivers and passengers suffered fractures and critical injuries. An inquest was scheduled for Thursday as authorities discussed charges pending the coroner's ruling. the truck driver John Collins of Columbus, Nebraska escaped injury.
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Rack Springs
Wyo
Here
Wyoming
Gail Demos
Cheyenne
Wye
Adelphine Tanar
Seattle
Wash
Irene Emperirado
Los Angeles
Gladys’ Tevan
Sweetwater County
Memorial Hospital
Sher
Howard Burton
Wiliam Villanova
Ted Boatman
John Collins
Columbis
Ned
Boatman
Collins
Hert
Hammarskjold To Hear U. S. Mideast Plan
United Nations secretary general Dag Hammarskjold meets with Secretary of State Dulles in New York to hear the Eisenhower administration outline a new economic and military plan aimed at halting Soviet expansion in the Middle East. Officials say no immediate deployment of American troops is planned, with Congress expected to grant standby authority only if needed.
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United Nations
N.Y
Dulles
Dag Hammarskjold
Eisenhower
Middle East
U. S
Hammarskjold
Hagerstown Sees Strong Retail Vitality in Mid Year Report
A mid year survey by Standard Data Service shows Hagerstown retail merchants posting a gross $71,313,000 for the 12 months ending June 30, 1954, surpassing the previous year’s $70,759,000. Disposable income per family reached $6,001, led by higher personal income and confidence, with shoppers spending heavily on goods and services despite some slowdowns in housing auto production and agriculture.
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Hagerstown
Standard Date and Data Service
Sy Everson
Issuue
SROS
United State
South Atlantic States
Athar Linac
Snow Blanket Fells Across Great Lakes and Northeast
A Canada origin storm spreads heavy snow through the Great Lakes into Pennsylvania New York and New England. Michigan and New York report the deepest totals while New England endures one of its worst recent snowfalls. Temperatures drop near record lows before a warm air mass shifts in Washington County.
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Here
Canada
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Upper Michigan
New York State
Buffalo
N. Y
Houghton
Washington County
Malibu Blaze Under Control Amid Heavy Damage
In Malibu California a damp fog drifted into the Santa Monica Mountains as three fires burned, now declared under control. Fire crews from Jonal agencies and many of California's counties withdrew, with only scattered personnel near the perimeters. The blazes darkened roughly six square miles, destroyed six homes, killed one man, and seriously injured two firefighters.
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Malibu
Calif
Santa Monica
Jonal
California
Zune Beach
Zuma
Lake Sherwood
Steven
Mad Bomber Slows Down Fewer Calls
New York police report a drop in telephoned bomb threats as their 34 member bomb squad investigates a series of hoax devices. The surge peaked with 36 calls on Friday, then fell to 2 on Saturday and 13 on Sunday. A suspect, May Rubin of the Bronx, was detained after devices were found. he denies being the bomber and was committed for psychiatric observation.
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New York
Granilentral Station
Arull May
Rubin
Bronx
Bellevue Hospital
Cite
Robert
Wagner
Daily Mail News Tip Prize Winners Named
Three tip entries stood above the rest with notable news value each earning $2. One winner phoned from Trenton to discuss a youngster and a crime report, with additional details teased for Page 2.
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Daily Mail
Trenton
Crmiunien
Welcome by former Hagerstonians greets Orlando visitors
About 100 former Hagerstonians now living in Orlando form the Washington County association to welcome Maryland visitors. Chief Deputy Sheriff Chardlon says members will help organize reunions picnics and patrols to ensure safe travel and friendly greetings for approaching locals in the city known as The City Beautiful. The group aims to foster connections between Pennsylvania alerts and Florida residents while promoting safety on highways during New Year celebrations.
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Washington
Orlane
Florida
Taverns in Orlando Halted on New Year Eve by Board
The Board of License Commissioners extended closing hours to midnight for taverns bars and clubs on New Year’s Eve. A local association of former Hagerstown residents now living in Florida has grown to about 100 members with activities centered in Kelly Park Orlando. New arrivals include Prof and Mrs Charles MM Castle as members and officers listed among the local group.
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Board of License
Kelly Park
Orlando
Magerstown Orlando Association
Hagerstown
Florida
Maryland
al Ridenour
Charles Muffin
BR. E
Dirk) Wiederhold
Doris Ridenour
Nita Wiederhold
Fined and jailed on driving charges in Washington County
Donald Shaffey of Mercersburg Pennsylvania was fined 10 and sentenced to three days in Washington County jail after a driving under the influence conviction by Magistrate William P. Kreykenbohm. Deputy Richard Garvey arrested Shaffer after his car struck a curb in Yard Spring. Another man, Donald Kipe of Hagerstown, was fined 16.45 for disturbing the peace at the Washington County jail after being taken there following a car crash. He faced reckless driving charges and was reportedly boisterous with officers and slammed a door on leaving. he was acquitted of reckless driving and represented by attorney Edwin Miller.
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Urder
Donald Shaffey
Mercersburg
Washington County
William. P. Kreykenbohm Shaffer
Richard Garvey
Yaar Spring
Shaffer
Nto
Donald
Kipe
Hagerstown
Ripe
Thomas Funkhouser
Yea
Edivin Miller
Two Escapees Talked Selves Back To Jail
Detroit Wy Rabbert J. Oleson a 47 year old lumakey at Detroit House of Correction finished shift and picked up five hitchhikers in front of the facility. Two men James Anglin 28 serving 313 years for assault with intent to end and Donald R. Gray 22 sentenced for breaking and entering in 1930 ran from a dormitory when Oleson noted their busless ride. Police recovered them later.
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Detroit
Anodel
Oleson
James Anglin
Donald R. Gray
House of Correction
New Year Holiday Toll On Roads Rises Cautiously
The Associated Press reports road deaths rose over the New Year weekend but at a slower pace than the Christmas peak. Through Tuesday midnight local time, 274 lives were lost in 12 hours of holiday accidents, plus 706 total fatalities across all incidents for the four day period. National Safety Council president Ned H Dearborn urged restraint as officials warned New Year’s Eve and Day remain most dangerous due to heavy drinking.
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Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Dearborn
NSC
Six youths fined for toll dodge and disorder in Williamsport
Magistrate William P. Kreykenbohm fined Charles St. Knott 20, Rouzer Vile 145 for failing to pay a ten cent toll at Williamsport toll bridge over the Potomac River. Knott also paid 25 for driving in the wrong lane and 18 for costs in disturbing the peace. Five companions, all charged with disturbing the peace at police headquarters, faced fines ranging from 16.45 to 36.45. Police said the group was arrested after the car crossed the bridge in the wrong lane and failed to stop for toll. Authorities alleged threats and some drinking on the night in question.
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Williamsport
Potamay River
Charles St. Knott
Rouzer- Vile
Bridgall
William P. Kreykenbohm
Gar
Polices
Ledford W. Bakner
Mont Alta
Gerald E. Wagaman
Wanesbara
Roy Smith
Batterville
Tom EF
Yost
Waynesboro
Norman Gertorich
Melvin Grimstey
Williams Port Fail
Harry Q. Myers
Knait
Tthe Bridge
Knott
Daily Mail Tomorrow Promises A Happy 1957
A brief note expresses hope that the daily newspaper issue for tomorrow will bring a happy, healthy and bountiful year to readers in 1957.
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The
Daily Mail
Air Force Constellation Crash Kills Fifteen in Saudi Arabia
In Dhahran heavy fog last night a U S Air Force Constellation crashed killing 15 aboard and injuring 26 hospitalized. The flight originated from Tripoli with two other Constellations arriving at Dhahran from Libya. 41 aboard total. Charleston base listed 3 dead on arrival and 12 missing. Officials planned investigation. plane burned near the field one mile west of Dhahran. Most aboard were American military personnel and dependents.
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Bahrein
U. S. Air Force
Saudi Arabia
Dhahran
Babrain
U. S. Air Force Base
Charleston
S. C
Persian Gulf
An $ Air Force
Clyde Ellis
Gar Bied
Ervin R. Breslauer
Cheton
Nt Re
MATS
Breslauer
Sis
Tragic North Carolina crash claims Hagerstown woman
A Hagerstown woman was killed and five other local residents injured in a car crash near Fausttaville North Carolina. The victims, including Sara and Lynn Chittendan, were returning from a Church of God gathering in Tennessee when the vehicle plunged from a bridge into a stream.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstown Area
Fausttaville
North Carolina
Chittenden
Bevarunirs Road
Fayatte
Id Mira
Charles Hose
Sara
Halfway
Mery
Vera
Rejecting Red Plan For Arms Parley
Washington reports President Eisenhower rejects a fission based five nation disarmament conference and plans to keep talks within the United Nations for now. He may reopen the idea later if progress appears possible, preferring UN discussions and noting a disarmament commission is meeting.
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Eisenhower
U.S
Nikolai Bulganin
Britain
France
Russia
United States
India
1. N
Nerindicalle
Bilganiq
Economists See Prosperity With Higher Prices Ahead
Washington expects continued gains in output and rising living standards into 1957 with higher prices. Inflation to persist into mid 1957 though not runaway, as wage growth accelerates while fixed incomes feel pressure. Officials warn about the squeeze on pensioners and salaried workers even as factory wages rise.
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Eisenhower
Oh Page J
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Polio Boxes To Be Distributed In Washington County
Sheriff Edward L. Rowland announces a March of Dimes drive to place about 4000 collection boxes in 1000 locations across Washington County. Deputies will deliver boxes to all business places and travel hundreds of miles to support the drive for infantile paralysis awareness and fundraising.
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Wagdhyington
Edward L. Rowland
Wasterington
March of Dimes
Bethalf
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James Merten
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