Flood Hits Texas Town May Grand Jury Reports On Overcrowding
Judge Mc Laughlin directs the May Grand Jury to probe overcrowding at the State Reformatory for Males and the Penal Farm in Washington County. The February report cited 35 percent overcrowding at 1,092 inmates in a facility with 800 capacity. The panel, including 13 women and 19 men, is urged to review prior recommendations and convene in May, with foreman Walter M. Daniele leading. The jurors are warned of secrecy and limited scope, and the term adjourns for May 20.
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Ruth M. Line
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Edward §. Luckman
Richard H. Newcomer
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Keiffer
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Mary E. Rinehart
Carlton Ta Rhoads
Wins Top News Tip Prize For Second Time
A South Cannon Avenue resident wins the Daily Mail tip contest for the second time, earning $4 for tips that led to stories about a 40 year old grandmother and a high school certificate, while another tip covered the Killdeer street disruption and egg laying.
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Keerysville
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Keedysville
Coffman Cancer Center construction begins on Pennsylvania Ave
Morning scene shows Andrew Coffman and Mrs. Coffman removing the first shovel as the Coffman Cancer Research Center rises on Pennsylvania Avenue. Attendees include Chester F. Delphey, Mrs. Coffman, Robert E. Lakin Jr., Mayor Winsley F. Burhans, Dr. W. Ross Cameron, Henry A. Bester Jr., and others. The Coffman Wealth Center stands nearby. The three story brick building will mirror the Coffman Health Center and should be under roof by fall and usable after the new year.
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Andrew KE. Coffman
Coffman
Chester F. Delphey
Board of County Commissioners
Cottman
Robert E. Lakin, Jr
City Lacks Water Mains North Of Northern Avenue
Despite a drought, Hagerstown area water supplies are ample with three reservoirs full. The main issue is inadequate eight inch mains feeding north of Northern Avenue to Fairchild Aircraft Plant No 2 and nearby residential developments. City can pump only what the small main allows, with a big residential building boom awaiting an adequate water supply.
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Maryland
Edgemont
Smithsburg
Former Phone Operator Charged In Bank Robbery
Doris Jean Henderson and James N Keller, both 19 and 20, are charged by the FBI with the November 7 National Bank of Arendtsville robbery near Gettysburg Pa. Henderson, once a telephone operator in Biglerville, and Keller were arrested in Tucson Arizona. A sawed off rifle was found with them. The charges were filed before U.S. Commissioner Edwin D. Blrite.
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Biglerville
Arendtsville
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Marlows
Marlowe
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Carl E. Heinrich
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U.S
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Pennsylvania
U. S
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iChambersburg
Baltimore Strike Nears End Ends After Six Week Walkout
In Baltimore area a six week construction workers strike appears nearly finished with most workers expected back on site today. At the peak 9,000 workers were idle affecting industrial, school, and church projects. Edward F. Evting, head of the Associated General Contractors, declared the strike over.
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Edward F. Evting
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Benson Says Farmers Due To Prosper
Secretary Benson told President Eisenhower farms are poised for growth with a projected 5 percent rise in farm income this year. He credited prosperity and rising consumer incomes, plus active farm groups and government aid, for a strong agricultural base amid declining surpluses and tools like flexible supports and land retirement. Also notes film figure Erich von Stroheim, aged 1 year, died of cancer near Paris after six months illness.
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Miner Buried Alive Seventieth Hours Tell Tale
In Richwood West Virginia a 18 year old coal miner William C Richmond recalls his 74 hour burial after a cave in at Donegan mine. Rescuers freed four other miners while Richmond endured a cold lightless fate. His wife and seven children visited as authorities pursued two missing teens Mary Alt and Judy Riner.
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Six-Hour Downpour Triggers Creek Levee Collapse in Lampasas
A six hour torrential rain washed out Lampasas Texas business district as Sulphur Creek levee failed. Flood waters rose over six feet, displacing hundreds and drawing Red Cross aid including an emergency kitchen and 3 000 typhoid shots. City blocks were flooded and housing damaged with dozens of deaths and widespread shortages.
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Von Stroheim Falls: Noted Actor Dies at 71 in France
HOLLYWOOD ERICH VON STROHEIM, famed monocle wearing Prussian officer type, died today near Paris at 71 after six months in hospital. His sons were notified by telegram. A native of Austria, he lived in France eight years since Sunset Boulevard, where he played a loyal retainer to a fading star. The report also mentions a separate fatal bus crash near Youngstown, Ohio involving Murray Lockard Sr. and family, with driver Bukosky jailed on traffic manslaughter charges.
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Ohio
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Elizabeth Jane
Edward Bukosky
Pittsburgh
Maryland Needs Rain to End Fire Danger
Forester Henry C. Buckingham warns Maryland faces extreme forest fire danger and urges immediate rain. He cites Garrett County and the finstern shore pine forests as the most at risk with moisture at decade lows, while only scattered showers are forecast in western and central Maryland.
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Weather outlook hints at possible showers this week
The forecast through Wednesday suggests generally fair weather with a chance of showers. Temperatures range from a warm 55 to 63 degrees, with recent lows around 50 and highs near 78. The Weather Bureau notes the drought remains a concern despite a few humid days.
Scattered Showers Possible Amid Warm Humid Week
Weather report notes generally warm and humid conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday Wednesday and again around Saturday. Temperatures are about 3 degrees above normal with rainfall near half an inch. Normal highs reach 70s to 75 and overnight lows around 50s, except near Cumberland.
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Potomac Diner Fire Reported In Potomac Street
Fire at the Potomac Diner located at 954 South Potomac Street spread from the rear kitchen area and burned into the dining room. A cook named Mrs Shetler sustained burns as firefighters battled the blaze, which was not yet under control.
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Funkhousers End Divorce Actions
CHARLES TOWN W Va We Sast and counter suit for divorce by BR Justin Funkhouser and his wife Ruth Funkhouser were ordered dismissed last week in Circuit Court after attorneys for both parties withdrew their suits. Agreement was reached out of court as.
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Justin Funkhouser
Ruth Funkhouser
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