Britain backs UN guarantee for Gulf of Aqaba passage
London noted a combined approach tying Israeli withdrawal from Gaza to a UN guaranteed freedom of navigation in the Gulf of Aqaba. The Foreign Office pressed for a two step process: first the Israeli drawdown, then a UN pledge to safeguard passage, with sanctions avoided if the broader framework succeeds.
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Gulf of Aqaba
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France
Foreign Office
Weather outlook improves with no snow or rain till Saturday
The Weather Bureau reports no snow or rain until Saturday with partly cloudy conditions tomorrow. Washington County records a low around 3 degrees and a high near 26, while other areas note subzero readings and light winds.
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Syfeenalen
For & Max
Meer Tn
Western
Maryland
Glasgow
Lewiston
Uncertainty Over Middle East Felt In Stock Market
New York stock market opened actively then mixed. gains and losses were small, with steels higher and rails slipping. The Middle East situation introduced uncertainty in trading both here and in London. Domestic exchanges will be closed tomorrow for Washington's Birthday observance.
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New York
Middle East
London
Plane Crash Hits High School Injuring Some Students
A plane struck Perquimans County High School in Hertford North Carolina causing injuries among occupants. The adjacent school garage caught fire. Ambulances from Elizabeth City rushed to the scene while state patrols aided transport and crowd control.
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Perquimans County
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Longshoremen Pause Work Amid Contract Delays
New York's 25000 Longshoremen defy back to work orders from union leader Thomas Gleagon. A pact across ports from Blaine to Virginia is awaited to resume by 45000 cargo handlers. Locals in Baltimore and Hampton Roads remain unsettled as Boston stevedores prepared to return. Gear men clerks and spongers began duties, with dawn gatherings at piers.
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Teddy) Gleagon
International Loingshoremen’s Assn
Blaine
Virginia
Baltimore
Hampton Roads
Bastan
Longshort Amens
A.m
Pilot named in Life magazine linked to Galindez abduction
Life magazine reports Gerald Lester Murphy a 23 year old American served as pilot in a flight carrying Jesus Maria de Galindez to the Dominican Republic after his kidnapping in New York last March. Dominican authorities say Murphy was killed in a quarrel with an acquaintance. Galindez was a foe of dictator Rafael Trujillo.
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Lester Murphy
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Dominican Republic
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New York
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Galindex
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Trujillo
Healthy Gains Noted In Business In Hagerstown
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce reports January 1958 gains across employment payroll and tax activity. Bank debits rose to 348 480 000, permits jumped with North End School and shopping center projects, and building activity increased from five to twenty three permits. Telephones, air express, and air freight showed mixed shifts while air passengers declined year over year.
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Chamber of Commerce
New North
North End
Air Express
Asi
Gerylee
State Seeks Office Here in Sherley Building
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury seeks a permanent Ha gerstown office in the Sherley Building rear of the courthouse for office representatives. County officials said the state agency would negotiate with the County Commissioners if renting county space, but the county cannot provide free space due to demand from commercial organizations.
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Hagerstown
Sherley
Court House
Chester Delphey
Comptralter of the Treasury
Brainwashing claimed by POWs in Korean conflict
New York Army psychiatrist Maj William F Meyer told a convention that about four of ten American POWs in Korea yielded to brainwashing. He said many prisoners died psychologically under subtle influences not requiring torture, with early signs within hours. Meyer noted the program aimed at physical control and to fracture camp unity, not convert captives to Communism.
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New York
William F. Meyer
Meyer
1St Marine Division
Korea
Nehru vows India will repel foreign troops in Kashmir
At Akola Nehru declares in Bombay that India will not permit foreign troops to land on Indian soil regardless of consequences. He urges the world to hear that any invasion of Kashmir is an invasion of India and accuses big powers of enmity to Indian people. He defends independent policy and criticizes Soviet veto in the U N. council move.
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Soviet veto blocks Western Kashmir plan at United Nations
The Soviet Union vetoed a Western plan to send the UN Security Council president to India and Pakistan to press a Kashmir settlement, triggering threats of action at the General Assembly. The 9 to 1 vote included Sweden abstaining, while India objected to any move that could lead to a UN force for a plebiscite.
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Jarring
Swenden
Indian Subcontinent
Langford Shapes Maryland Democratic Faults For 1958
Rep Richard Langford urges Maryland Democrats to end bitter factionalism and present a coherent respectful ticket for 1958 voters seek sincerity integrity and fresh candidates. He notes people want tuned to changing times amid shifting urban rural dynamics and a move away from straight party voting. Continued on page 2 column 7.
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Lankford
J. Millard Tawes
Maryland
Democrat
Tawes
Many Get Terms In Criminal Cases Before Circuit Court
Four youths from the Hanover area faced indeterminate sentences not to exceed five years after guilty pleas in robbery cases involving Elmer E. Jones, a taxi driver, on Hump Road with $43 taken. Topper was sent to Maryland Training School for Boys. Fiddler, Bryan, and Becker to the State Reformatory for Matus. Weaver pleaded guilty to 1950 forgery indictments and received a five year suspended term with restitution conditions. Billman, 17, drew up to one year for breaking and entering at 20 North Locust Street. The court rejected suspended sentences in robbery cases.
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Albert L. Bryan
Hagerstown
Robert L. Topper
Robert W. Fiddler
Gary E. Becker
Hanover
Foar
Elmer E. Jones
Itaxi
Hump
Topper
Maryland Training School
Fiddler
Bryan
Berker
Matus
Justin
Ivodt
Carl Weaver
House of Correction
Nicodemus National Bank
Pearl Hoke
Baltimore
Weaver
Roland Dee-Billman
Helen
Darlington
North Locust Street
McLaughlin
Tom Kaylor
Billman
Israel moves on new Eisenhower plea in U N debate
United Nations New York February 21 The General Assembly delayed its Middle East debate to await renewed U S efforts for Israel to withdraw from Egypt and the Gaza Strip. President Eisenhower reportedly sent a fresh urgent appeal to Premier Ben Gurion through Abba Eban urging withdrawal to 1949 armistice lines by nightfall. Eban arrived in Jerusalem to report, Ben Gurion said cabinet would decide policy and answer in a Knesset speech tonight. The president said the U N must press Israel, signaling U S backing for sanctions. Denmark and others opposed, France Canada Australia leaning against penalties.
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N. Y
General Assembly
Middle East
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Egypt
Gaza Strip
Eisenhower
David Ben-Gurion
Israei
Abba Eban
Jame Solom
Ben-Gurion
Eban
Dulles
Jerusalem
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Cruel
Knesset
U.N
United States
Denmark
France
Canada
Australia
U N Prepared to Act on Israel Gaza Strip Crisis
President Eisenhower urged the United Nations to pressure Israel to withdraw troops from the Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba to avoid sanctions. Arab states backed measures, and the issue was set to be debated at the UN. the US policy was framed as a fateful moment for the world body.
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United Nations
Israel
Eisenhower
U.N
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
Egypt
le Eisenhower
United States
Washington's Birthday Bargain Carnival Hits Hagerstown Stores
Washington and South Prospect Streets merchants stage a big Washington's Birthday sale event in Hagerstown. The first full-scale bargain carnival sponsors by the Retailers Bureau features half price shoes, a television set under list price, large grab bags, and major appliance deals. Stores run 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday with heavy local and out of town shopping anticipated.
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Hagerstown
Church Street
West Pation
Daily Mail
Washington
Brant
Heater Fire in Security Home Damages Minor, Fire Dept Contained
A security heater in Harold Swope's Green Street home caught fire this morning. the First Hose Company extinguished the blaze with minimal damage. The courthouse will close tomorrow for observances and related fee items will be reviewed the following day.
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Green Breet
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