New Senate Panel to Probe Racketeering in Labor and Industry
The Senate voted to form a bipartisan eight member special committee led by Sen McClellan with Ives as vice chair to investigate racketeering and corruption in labor and industry. The group will begin hearings likely focusing on the Teamsters and related unions, with cooperation promised by union officials and related leaders.
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Washington
Ives
RNY
Senate
Nixon
McClellan
Tyes
Teamsters
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Frank W.brewster
Western Conference of Teamsters
Meflellan
Nugent LaPoma
Seattle
Ateas
Brewster
Sen. Kennedy
D-Mass
Ervin
DNC
McNamara
Mich
Goldywater
R-Ariz
McGarthy
R-Wis
Mundt
R-Sd
Potomac River Levels Fluctuate After West Virginia Rainfalls
The Potomac at Williamsport rose to six feet above normal due to heavy rains in West Virginia feeding the river headwaters. Earlier the river stood about three feet above normal, then dropped slightly overnight. Today the level rose slowly, gaining about one tenth of a foot every two hours at dawn.
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Potomac
Williamsport
West Virginia
Ava
Oaim
Three Troop 17 Scouts Sweep Shoots in Prize Finish
Three members of Boy Scout Troop 17 Williamsport coached by George Knode and Dale Frarar dominated a Washington County shooting tournament. Lowery Adinger earned a turkey as top marksman while Richard Holland and Lent Perens also claimed prizes amid over 100 Scouts competing.
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Sam
Boy Scout Troop
Williamsport
George Knode
Dale Fraran
Washington County
Lowery
Atdinger
Williamaport
Richard Holland
Lent Perens
Reed resigns from Supreme Court after 19 years
Justice Reed, 72, a Democrat, resigns from the Supreme Court effective Feb 23. He has served 19 years. Eisenhower will name his fourth appointee, with Warren, Harlan, and Bronsten as current justices. The White House offered no immediate successor announcement and noted Reed's retirement under a retention plan.
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Isenhower
Supreme Court
Stanley Reed
Reed
Eisenhower
Warren
Harlan
Bron‘nan
Two Washington Men In Head On Crash. One Improves
One accident victim has improved enough to be moved to a Washington hospital while the other remains critically injured after a head on collision near Wancock yesterday morning. John T. Russell, 21, suffered facial and head injuries, and Robert N. Spielman died in the crash. Continued on page 2.
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Washington, D.C
Wancock
Washington
Washington County Hospital
John T. Russell
Robert N. Spielman
Washinton
Telephone operator hailed for saving Hamby daughter
Mr and Mrs D H Hamby of Clear Spring Route 1 praised an unnamed telephone operator and local responders for aiding their daughter Chery Ann when she suffered a severe medical episode. Hamby credited quick action, hospital transport, and calm assistance from the operator and police, saying they kept her alive until reaching Heperstown.
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D. H. Hamby
Clear Spring
Maperstown Felice
Chery Ann
Chery
Marvy
Claim State Payrolls Are Being Padded
An NOI Maryland story reports three Democratic delegates on the Ways and Means Committee accuse state departments of padding payrolls by several millions, shifting unused funds to higher salaries. They warned of a thorough probe as lawmakers audit Gov McKeldin budget. Officials from multiple agencies testified on budget proposals totaling 32.3 million of state spending for next July 1 start.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Ways and Means
Dels. Staten
D-Balta
Hanna
D-Wicomico
Mande
Citi Defense Agency
Department of Public Improvements
Spemting McKeldlin
Father and Sons Jailed for Vehicle and Burglary Offenses
In Sharpsburg area magistrate Jesse Shank jailed a father and his two sons on motor vehicle violations yesterday and held them for circuit court on criminal charges. Harry T Henson received 30 days for drunken driving and faced $500 bond for receiving stolen goods. another charge listed him jailed for 30 days over a license and $1,000 bond for breaking and entering. John Henson, 18, drew 30 days for driving without a license and $1,000 bond for breaking and entering. Deputies Leister Isadogle and Bruce Spickles arrested the two sons on charges of breaking into five clubhouses along the Potomac at Dam No. 4. Ronald F. Smith, 28, Sharpsburg, was held in $1,000 bond for breaking and entering of the clubhouses. The men were accused of taking beer, whiskey or food for the clubhouses.
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Sharpsburg
Jesse Shank
Harry T.henson
Harry T. Henson
Ing
John {. Henson
Leister Isadogle
Bruce Spickles
Potomac
Dam No. 4
Ronald F. Smith
Shank
Jelub
Commencement Announcement To Be Standard One
The 1957 graduates of North Hagerstown High School will use a new standard type commencement announcement. The white cover features gold embossed school name and front design. Future classes will use the same form with class name and year updated.
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North Hagerstown High School
Clase
North Hagerslond Wind
Schont An Whese
T Heir Wino In
Benice Cabveet
Thief Returns Extra Money After Alton Bakery Robbery
Mrs. Evans of Alton received a Jacksonville postmarked package containing $1.72, about $2,700 more than reported stolen from Monday’s stickup. The note claimed the thief wanted no police trouble and hinted at their knowledge of the couple’s bakery business and savings.
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Alton, TL 1
William H. Evans
Jacksonville Il
J James
Evans
Alton
Driving Caution Warned With No Chains Required
State Roads Commission cautioning motorists this morning while relief crews tread upper mountain passes. Slippery roads reported around Foxville with one inch snow atop Smithsburg area. Weather Bureau warns rain and hazardous conditions tonight for Garrett Allegany Washington counties. Temperature rose to 40 degrees with a 2 degree low. Main highways east of town remain slick and slow with two inches of snow in some spots. State Police report widespread slick, wet roads across the state.
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State Roads Commission
Hagerstown
Foxville
Smithsburg
Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Garret
Allegany
Washington
Maryland
Gar- Mit
State Roars Commission
Alate
Belair
Waterlow
Delegates Seek State Aid For Antietam Celebration
The Washington County Delegation urged Governor McKeldin to approve a $5,000 appropriation to back the Antietam centennial in 1962. They also discussed restoring George Alfred Townsend’s post Civil War house at Crampton's Gap, estimated at $40,000, with plans to use the first floor as a sanctuary and the second as a Townsend era museum. A commission to run the event was proposed, with the governor to study a 1956 Pennsylvania bill on promotion of the celebration.
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Washington County
Theodore McKeldin
Washington
William Porter
Porter
Pennsylvania
Antiatam
Historical Society
Pet Groundhogs Predict Weather Early At Henson Home
Two pet groundhogs from Mrs. JA N Henson on Day 1 Road near the Dual Highway have emerged from hibernation weeks early. The animals called Flopsie and Wapsia, described as like two puppy dogs, have become indoor favorites with the Henson family alongside a pigeon named Butch and a watchdog. The gray groundhogs, now in their second summer, alert Mrs. Henson to seasonal change as Groundhog Day approaches.
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JA. N. Henson
Henson
Butch
Honson
Clarence Brezler Undergoes Gall Bladder Surgery
Clarence Brezler a 75 year old Democratic party worker from Ward 4 underwent gall bladder and appendix removal at the hospital yesterday. His condition today is described as fair. Brezler formerly worked for the Fangheth Cooperation.
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Clarence C. Brealer
North Mulberry Street
Democratic Party
Bregler
Crazy Bandit Escapes With 3000 Dollars At Baltimore Market
A man described as red haired and about five eight, weight 200 pounds, threatened the store manager at closing time and forced the opening of a safe. He filled several grapher bags with cash, packed them in a cardboard box, and fled through a rear door. Police were alerted and search for the suspect, a 35 to 40 year old with a pistol.
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Baltimore
Raymond Rodgers
James Wiley
Rodgers
Rodgera
Wiley
Four-state flood toll and relief effort escalate
The Appalachian flood disaster across Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee leaves at least 11 dead and millions in damages. Aid rushes in as towns like Prestonsburg and Hazard endure mud, shortages, and fires. Army helicopters deliver serum and supplies while evacuees dig out from the mud and officials seek federal help.
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Associated Press
Appalachian Mountain
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
East Tennessee
Cecil Underwood
A. B. Chandler
Eisenhower
Prestonsburg
Paintsville
Beattyville
Thesr
Army
Ft. Knox
National Guard
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Barbourville
Hazard
Pound
Logan
W. Va
van Duran
Harlan, Ky
Daily Enterprise
Kentucky River
Bill Sizemore
Mack’ Hill
Raymond Ward
Afr
George Dewey Ward
Portsmouth
Ohio
Hyder
Leslie County
Billie Dixon
Queenie Bennett
Tenenessee
Cumberland
Clinch
Tennessee
Tugi
Flood Region Termed Major Disaster Area
President Eisenhower designated flood struck eastern Kentucky as a major disaster area after a telegram from Governor Chandler noting towns and large areas inundated by one of the most devastating floods in the region. The White House said portions of Virginia Tennessee and West Virginia were affected but no requests for federal aid have been filed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Kentucky
B. Chandler
Chandler
Virginia
Tennessee
West Virginia
White House
Demos To Meet And Kick Off City Campaign
Mayor Winslow F. Burhans and five Democratic council hopefuls urge party workers to a campaign kickoff at the American Legion Home tomorrow at 8 pm. Election is on March 26 with the meeting launching the drive as the Board of Election Supervisors opens voter registration from tomorrow to February 22. registrants gain eligibility for county, state, and national elections.
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Winslow F. Burhans
American Legion
Board of Election Supervisoors
Knapp Resigns as Legion Head. Beard Named
Fred I Knapp of Brewchwood Drive resigns as commander of the Morris Frock American Legion Post. Jack N Beard of South Locust Street is appointed to fill the remaining term, after Knapp cited pressure of duties at Western Maryland Railway. Beard previously served as senior vice commander.
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Fred i. Knapp
Brechwiod Drive
Jack N. Beard
Mr. Knapp
Western Maryland Railway
Finties
Legion
Aloe
Mr. Beard
South Locust Street
Morris Frock
Oldest Prison Inmate Leaves $10,000 Estate
Inmate Sisson, oldest prisoner at the state penitentiary, died last week leaving an estate near $10,000. Former Warden Alva Weaver, the executor, reported the money came from a pension on a U.S. Army pension in the 1660s. Sisson, sentenced to life in 1918 for murder during a mountain hideaway confrontation with officers and John Powers, designated the inheritance to seven prisoners.
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Elorence
Iom Sison
Atate Prisson
Alva Weaver
U. S
Sisson
Tife
Dit
John Powers
Powers
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