State Farmers Claim Rain Needed In Maryland Sections
Maryland farmers urge rainfall to revive parched soil for spring planting across western, southern, and Eastern Shore regions. Delayed moisture threatens apple crops later in the summer while tobacco and vegetables show stress from dry spells. Wheat, oats, and corn progress vary by county as spray programs combat pests like the halfa weevil and pea aphid.
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Maryland
Department of Agriculture
University of Maryland
Hancock
Benton Sty Raen
Kent County
Delaware
Washington County
Point Lookout
St. Mary's County
Hera
Delutar Peninsula
Floodwaters Threaten Rural Texas Farmlands as Brazos Rises
Floods along the lower Brazos River, spreading over 104 square miles southwest of Houston, menace rural areas and crops. Damage pegged at 85 million dollars as the river widened to 18 miles. About 125 families fled homes while Angleton lay two miles from rising waters. Levees are patched and National Guardsmen stand by for evacuations.
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Houston
Texas
Brazos
Angleton
Brazoria
Touston
National Guardsmen
Boys Scout Show Planned At Municipal Stadium Gates
John Felix supervises as Tickets to this big Boy Scout show may be purchased at the Municipal Stadium gates. The show is sponsored by the Mason-Dixon Council with about 90 Scout units in Western Maryland and 13 Pennsylvania communities.
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Municipal Stadium
Terry Reed
Larry Kayser
Garry Mc
German Youth Seeks Army After Ulterior Escape to U S
Fritz Werner a 25 year old German youth from Danzig sits in Franklin County Jail after a long odyssey across Europe and the world. He fought with the French Foreign Legion in Indochina and North Africa and later fled to the United States seeking work and asylum. His tale includes escapes, stints in the Soviet and Chinese zones, and a dream to join the U.S. Army to fight Communists. He expresses bleak prospects and lingering anger over his parents' deaths.
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Burr Vanatta
Ohio State Journal
Columbus
Ohio
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Franz Werner
Franklin County
Danzig
West Germany
U. S
French Foreign Legion
Indochina
New York City
Immigration Service
Hine
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
East Germany
House Group Checks Into Postal Rates
Washington unit House Post Office Committee considers higher postage rates for magazines newspapers and advertising matter with proposed increases 18 percent yearly for magazines and newspapers for four years a 1 cent rise on individual ad mailings and 2 cent per pound rise on bulk mail. Committee already approved higher first class and domestic air mail rates expected to raise postal revenue but Congress must approve.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Congress
Nuttall Elected President of Maryland Dental Association
Dr Ernest B Nuttall, professor at University of Maryland dentistry, was chosen as president of the Maryland State Dental Association at the annual meeting in Baltimore May 7 He succeeds Dr Charles E Broadrup Also elected were Dr Eugene L Pessagno as president-elect Dr Albert C Cools vice president Dr Conrad L Inman Jr secretary Dr Samuel H Bryant treasurer and Dr Lawrence W Bimestefer editor all based in Baltimore Cumberland Dundalk and other localities are represented among the officers
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Ernest B. Nuttall
University of Maryland
Maryland State Dental Association
Nuttall
Charles E. Broadrup
Eugene L. Pessagno
Alert
Albert C. Cools
Cumberland
Conrad L. Inman Jr
Samuel H. Bryant
Lawrence W. Bimestefer
Dundalk
Pretty Brunette Begins 21 Day Religious Fast
One-year-old Evelyn Jenkins starts a religious fast in Chattanooga Tennessee planned to last at least 21 days for the glory of God. Rev R J Cook, of Voice of Faith Temple, notes the girl appears delicate and seeks someone to talk for her as she undertakes the fast.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
R—B
Evelyn Jlenkins
Voice of Faith Temple
R. J
Cook
Tossed Highball In Wife's Face Held Justified
Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that Russell Seery was justified in throwing a highball at his wife during a dispute over her cooking. The 26 year marriage and divorce petition by Mrs. Florence Nola Seery were referenced as the court found the evidence did not support the claim of cruel and barbarous treatment. The decision followed testimony about housework and a guest at a party.
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Russell Seery
Pennsylvania Superior Court
Florence Nola Seery
Seery
Superior Court
Hospital Bills Rising With Five Percent Annual Increase
Dr. Albert W. Snake warned at a news conference that hospital expenses and bills will rise about five percent yearly. He said insurance could help, but government aid may be needed eventually. Snake spoke after arriving from Grace New Haven Hospital for engagements.
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American Hospital
Asst
Albert W
Snake
Grace New Haven Hospital
Connecticut
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