Flood Death Toll Surges in Appalachian Flooding
Thirteen people are dead as heavy rains feed one of the worst floods in the Appalachian region. Flood waters extend into the South with Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia hit hardest. President Eisenhower declares disaster areas in Kentucky and West Virginia as damages run into millions. Virginia Governor Stanley requests disaster designation.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Eisenhower
Thomas B. Stanley
President Acts to Aid Virginia Flood Areas
President Eisenhower designated six counties in flood struck southwestern Virginia as a safer disaster area and earmarked federal funds to supplement state and local relief. Red Cross chief Gruenther said half a million dollars would be allocated for flood relief in three states as new warnings appeared in Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. Heavy rains continued across East Tennessee with eight and a half inches in 12 days. Two hundred families fled Sevierville as the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers rose further downstream. Continued on Page 6.
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Eisenhower
Virginia
Alfred M. Gruenther
American Red Cross
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Warrior River
Alabama
East Tennessee
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Sevierville
Electric Sign Fire at R and G Store
A neon sign at the R and G Department Store caught fire shortly after 11 AM on West Washington Street. Four engine companies responded but the blaze caused little damage, likely from a short circuit. The sign and wall exterior suffered only minor damage. Units First Hose Antietam Junior and Pioneer Hook and Ladder operated.
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R. & G. Department
West Washington Street
Antietam
Junior
Pioneer
Trustee speeds up fortune distribution by forming foundation
Walter Haas trustee of two trusts reports giving away over two million dollars since Mrs. Lacie Stern's death. He yet holds more than a half million as time tightens under the will. Superior Judge W W Jackay approves forming the Lacie Stern Foundation to direct funds to public and educational institutions.
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Calif
Walter Haas
Two Trust
Lacie Stern
W. W. Jackaay
Admits Killing 54 People Then Sentenced In Scotland
Birrell Davidson of Kennoway Scotland admitted killing 54 policyholders over 24 months to obtain 3383 pounds from Salvation Army Insurance Co as an agent. He forged death certificates, issued policies to fictitious people, paid premiums himself, and cashed surrender values. He received a two year jail term. Davidson also hinted at investments in horse racing before his arrest.
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Salvation Army
Birrell Davidson
Kennoway
Scotland
Davidson
Old Bailey
Julia McBay
Soviets Claim West Evading Disarmament Solution
Moscow accused the Western Powers of evading a world disarmament solution and speeding up preparations for a new atomic war. Tass distributed the charge as Leonid Ilyichev announced the Foreign Ministry statement accusing the United States of delaying tactics in the UN process.
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Tass
United States
United Nations
Foreign Ministry
Leonid F. Ilyichev
Soviet Union
Judge Enjoins Unions From Job Violence
Chief Judge George Henderson signed a temporary restraining order enjoining four unions from violence and trespass on the Polish Mountain Route 40 site where Central Pennsylvania Quarry Shipping and Construction Co. begins a 1 594 280 dollar highway project. The bill names unions including International Union of Operating Engineers and United Brotherhood of Carpenters among defendants and cites assaults on the job site against supervisor Harry C. Smith and other hostile acts since January. Jan. 2 contract with State Roads Commission is noted.
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Polish Mountain
Route 40
Hancock
Central Pennsylvania Quarry Shipping and Construction Co
Hazelton
International Union of Operating Engineers
International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Labors Union of America
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Internation Brotherhood of Teamsters
State Roads Commission
Joint State Police Sheriff Operation In Washington County
At 10 20 a m today the Maryland State Police and Sheriff office began a joint operation operating from a shared office in the county jail building with 24 hour staffing. A teletype will link with all state barracks and 14 other states police agencies. Calls on numbers RE 9 011 RE 9 0012 or RE 9 2102 reach either agency representative as needed.
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Maryland State Police and Sheriff's Office
Washington County
Cpl
Harold Basore
Edward L. Rowland
Receipts Take Nosedive At Local Post Office
Local post office receipts fell last month for the first time in about a year and a half. Receipts totaled 53,285.55 dollars, down from 59,798.44 dollars in January 1956. Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson cannot explain the dip but doubts a general business slump.
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Thomas M. Simpson
Nineteen Pretty Girls Ready To Shave Off Hair For Role
Hollywood reports nineteen pretty young women contend for a role in Universal-International's Stalin storyline. Asa Maynor, 21, a New York brunette, offered to shave to her original color for a part, while Nataliel Theft of camera gear from a car was reported near North Avenue, Hesson Russia.
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Saad
Asa Maynor
New York
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Itacie
Readine
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Stalin
al* Zaggmith
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Nataliel
Daryll
Siméferapal
North Avenue
Hesson
Russia
Crimea
Robbers Hit Libbey-Owens-Ford Credit Union in Toledo
Heavily armed four men robbed the Libbey-Owens-Ford Employees Federal Credit Union in Toledo of 50 thousand dollars after Brinks Express delivered money at 9:40 a.m. The bank manager Albert Gottfried reported the heist. One suspect described as small in stature wore a yellow jacket and aided in filling a briefcase with cash before fleeing by car. Police and troopers pursued the getaway vehicle through nearby counties, with Mount Gilead spoken of as a nearby reference point.
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Ohio
Libbey - Owens - Ford Employes Federal Credit Union
Albert Gottfried
Tered
Morrow County
Counmlies
Mount Gilead
Columbusy
Heart Drive Opens Today with 16500 Goal
Washington County's 1957 Heart Fund drive opened today aiming for 16500, up from last year's 13500. Chairman Walter W. Pollard Jr. urged larger gifts as heart disease remains America’s top public health enemy, causing about 800000 deaths yearly and prompting stronger research and community programs. Continued on Page 2 Col. 6.
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Washington County
Walter W. Pollard, Jr
Heart Fund
Expect Skies To Clear Saturday Weather Forecast
Showers started this morning and will continue intermittently today and tonight, ending tomorrow morning. Skies clear Saturday afternoon then cloud up Sunday with a chance of snow by afternoon or night. Yesterday’s high 34, low 30. Tonight’s low 35 to 40. Five day forecast calls for fair Monday and rain Tuesday or Wednesday. Normal highs around 37, lows around 17.
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Weather Bureau
Lone Robber Takes $15,000 in Ohio Bank Heist
An armed man robbed First National Bank in Mount Gilead Ohio of about $15,000 soon after opening. He fled in a Chrysler with Pennsylvania plates after leaving the bank, as tellers Aldean Philbrook and Eddie Smith were present.
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Mount Gilead
Ohio
First National Bank
Pennsylvania
Aldean Philbrook
Eddie Smith
Drilling Near Boonsboro Rushes On Two Shifts
Exploratory drilling on two farms west of Boonsboro continues daily since last September with two shifts. About 300 acres on the David Holder and Frank Hammond properties are under one year options, offered at high prices but with one year terms. An unidentified man named Wallace pursued additional options nearby, paying with travelers checks. A single drill is active, reaching depths around 600 feet in places, but most holes are shallower. Continued on page 7 cal 4.
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Defense Willson
National Guard
Wilson
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Eisenhower
Boonsboro
David Holder
Frank Hammond
Holder
Hammond
Wallace
County Board Seeks Trailer Tax Law Clarifications
The County Commissioners urge state legislation to tax trailers used as permanent residences at the regular property tax rate and to establish collection machinery. They oppose lowering stock in trade assessments, seek clear laws on contributions and health powers, push for eminent domain zoning, and propose a plumbing inspector amid growth near Hagerstown.
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Washington County
Charles Downey
Senate
County Board
Chester F. Delphey
Grand Jury
Community Chest
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Delphey
Hagerstown
Brownell Dewey And Hall Mentioned For High Court
President Eisenhower faces a Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Reed announces retirement on February 25 at age 72. Early speculation centers on Attorney General Brownell, former Governor Dewey, and Leonard Hall, with Eisenhower previously choosing judges from outside the appellate courts for later confirmations. Reed, a Roosevelt appointee who helped defend New Deal policies, will stay in Washington with trips to Kentucky and will retire on the current pension of 35000 dollars annually.
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Eisenhower
Stanely F. Reed
Supreme Court
Reed
White House
High Tribunal
Atty
Gen. Brownell
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Leonard W. Hall
John Marshall Harlan
U. S. Circuit Court
William J. Brennan Jr
New Jersey Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Warren
California
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harlan
Burton
Hoover
Maysville
Big Airliner Crashes Into School Yard
A four engine airliner on final test collided with a jet fighter over Van Nuys California. The DC7 splashed into Pachima Junior High School yard killing seven people including four crew and injuring 78. Hospital reports show 28 admitted, most pupils. School and church districts suffered damage as debris rained over the area. Washington lawmakers called for an investigation to curb tests over populated zones.
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Calif
San Fernando Valley
Pachima Junior High School
Los Angeles
Washington
D.C
California
Epe Cials
Douglas
Continental Air Lines
King Saud Orders 60 Jewel-Studded Special Cadillacs
DETROIT February 10 more than 60 jewel studded custom built Cadillacs ordered from General Motors for King Saud of Saudi Arabia. Vehicles said air conditioned with one way glass and armor plating. Some prepared for desert hunting. GM Cadillac division declined to confirm. Fleet estimated near fifty million dollars.
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King Saud
Saudi Arabia
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