Costello Next Irish Premier Wins Election
Dubin reports say Associates of John A Costello announce he will push modernization of Irish agriculture as premier. Final returns show his coalition holds a majority in the new Dail while outgoing Premier Eamon de Valera concedes defeat. The Dail will convene June 2 to form the new government.
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Dublin
Ireland
John. A. Costello
Costello
Dail
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
Men of Destiny
United Ireland
I Keller Shank Retired Teacher and Official Dies
Keller Shank longtime county official and community leader dies after a life of service. He served eight years on the Board of County Commissioners and was chief judge of the Orphans Court from 1938 to 1954, among many roles with Grange, Lions Club, State Grange, and local churches. Surviving wife Anna W. Shank and son R Karl Shank. Funeral service scheduled at Minnich Lutheran Cemetery with Young Men's Bible Class pallbearers.
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Shank
Board of County Commissioners
Orphans’ Court
Western Share ‘County Commissioners Association
Pomona
Grange
State Grange
Lei’tersburg Grange
Jr/C.U.A.M
Leiters-berg
Hagerstown
Anna W
R. Karl Shank
Ives
Ca. m
Minnich
Eugene . Brefat
Lutheran Cemetery
Jury To Decide If D'Alesandro Lied At Trial
Jury weighs perjury charges in a case linked to a 1950s child sex offense setup. D'Alesandro testified he did not disclose nicknames of two co defendants and denied ties to a third. The trial, moved on venue grounds, centers on disputed statements about the girls' involvement and the circumstances of their control.
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D’alesandro
Esperjary
Ies
D'Alesendro
D'Alesandro
Four Must Stay. Out Of Autos For Two Years
Four men pleaded guilty to sodomy and received suspended sentences by Judge Joseph D. Mish in the circuit court. They must pay fines of 106 dollars and costs, avoid use of autos except for business for two years, not drink alcohol for two years, and if parole is violated, return to jail for two years. Names listed: Marion Waters 23 Harpers Ferry Route One, David W. Myers 27 Harpers Ferry Route One, Areaville Ingram 31 Harpers Ferry Route One, and David Ingram Harpers Ferry Route. The judge noted no prior crimes and that many have families. Attorney Tom Kaylor argued for the defendants.
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Joseph D. Mish
Cire Cour
Uley
Tom Kaylor
Mish
Police Admit Crippled Vet Was Murdered
State Police now investigate Lews A Hicks death as a possible murder rather than a traffic accident. Hicks, 24, a crippled war veteran, was found dead in his wrecked car with hand controls. New clues include taped accelerator, reluctance by wife to discuss case, missing head injuries, and exhumation that raised suspicions.
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LA Plata
Lews A. Hicks
G. E. Newcomer
Hicks
Arlington National Cemetery
Newcomer
Mee Hicks
Newcamer
Father Slays Three Children With A Hatchet
A Marine Corps captain named Michael P. Carroll of Augusta, Georgia, stationed at Camp Lejeune, killed his three children with a hatchet in Jacksonville, North Carolina, then died by suicide. His wife survived with serious injuries after also being attacked. Coroner Talbert Jonen identified the officer and noted the brutal sequence began at the Carroll home and continued to the hospital where two daughters died. The youngest child, Michael Philip Jr., was also reported among the deceased.
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Jacksonville
N.C
Marine, Corps
Fleh
Talbert Jonen
Onslow County
Michael P. Carroll
Augusta
Camp Lejeune
Jones
Michael Philip Jr
Carroll
High School To Offer Aviation Education This Fall
Civil Air Patrol collaborates with Hagerstown High School to launch aviation studies for juniors and seniors with classes starting this fall. Complete manuals for students and teachers are ready and two or more Washington County teachers may attend a July 22 to August 25 workshop at Boulder. The program includes flight orientation and potential summer encampments at U.S. Air Force bases and international student exchanges. Colonel A Paul Fonda outlines CAP goals and notes participation need not be CAP cadets.
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Hagerstown
Civil Air Patrol
University of Colorado At
Boulder
Colorado
Air Force
Civil Air
A. Paul Fonda
Maryland
Fonda
CAP
Act of Congress
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
CAF
Aircra
Civil Defense
Washinging County
William Donaldson
Hagerstown High School
Col. Fonda
James Inks
Hagerstown High
U. S
Youth Pleads Guilty To Perjury In Family Court Case
In a Boronsboro perjury matter, William Minnich testified he was pressured by Mrs. Baker to lie. He admitted giving false statements and said the sheriff was told he was not at home when served with a summons. Minnich stated Mrs. Baker urged him to reveal what he had told his lawyer.
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Baker Boonsboro
Minnich
Court House
Ready
Baker
William Minnnich
Rause
Erstowsl
John Hollyday
Homie
Atorney
Democrats Hear Candidates For District Seat
Democrats urge balanced policy critique of Eisenhower era and GOP plans. Speakers urge aiding Federal workers and farmers while condemning Republican economic approach as fear driven. Ryan questions food aid crisis and rising unemployment, urging concerted Democratic relief and broader support for working families.
Junior Band Praised By Kiwanis After Recital
A 54 member Junior Band from three local junior high schools performed for the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Alexander ballroom. Directors John Fignar Jr Harry Swartzbaugh and Kenneth Alling praised the group while Kiwanis president Herman Hoopes lauded the disciplined performance and high musical standard.
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Iocal
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
John Fignar, Jr
Washington School
Harry E. Swartzbaugh
Woodland Way
Kenneth N. Alling
South Potomac
Kiwanians
Herman B. Hoopes
Jeft
Ryan
Fignar
Swartebaugh Jackson
Colin-McCarthy
Hoopes
Baltimore Gun Violence Sparks Second Cop Shooting in Days
Police investigated a daytime shooting that killed Patrolman Aubrey Lewman and wounded a nightclub waitress. The gunman, known as Broadus, died by self-inflicted wounds as officers closed in, after a toy pistol and tarpaulin evidence threaded into the case. Neighbors testified and police planned full laboratory reports for the commissioner.
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Aubrey Lewman
Hhe
Cousins
Louis Rehak
William Hersch
Broadus
Winder
Fred L. Ford
Police Crime Laboratory
Beverly Ober
MacDonalds
Five Day Forecast Mixed with Historic Military Note
A five day forecast predicts fair and warmer conditions, with Sunday warmer and a chance of scattered afternoon showers in Western Maryland. Showers possible Sunday night or Monday elsewhere, then cooler to normal temps midweek. The text also mentions 1912 Italian bombing tactics around Tripoli and notes Oregon’s 14 colleges and universities.
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Sumilay
Maryland
West
Tripoli
Democratic candidates see year favoring victory in 6th district
In a general agreement the candidates foresee a Democratic win this year as Eisenhower’s absence weakens the Republican bid. They expect the 6th district to swing back to the Democrats and commit to aiding the victor in the June 26 primary. Brewer Stouffer notes the district’s quality and integrity justify change for stronger congressional representation.
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Brewer Stouffer
Congress
Mental Patient Back In Custody
Washington based hospital authorities report uncertainty over Pvt. Fred C. Pierrou’s next move after a 32 hour escape. He slashed a farm family, knifepoint siege, knocked out motorists, and stole three vehicles before surrendering at a Baltimore dock. Officials plan to return him to the hospital and doctors will decide next steps. Montgomery County police expect to question him but no charges likely for the neuro psychiatric patient.
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Washington
Waner
Reed Army Hospital
Fred C. Pierrou
Pierrou
Baltimore
Perron
Montgomery County
Charles M. Orme
Pierron
Prayer for T S Day by James W Kennedy Rector
Prayer text asking for guidance and protection through day and night. Seeks divine cloud of presence to lead by day and light to pierce darkness. Affirms trust in God and fearlessness. From James W Kennedy of Christ Episcopal Church Lexisg ton Ky.
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James W. Kennedy
Lexisgeton
Christ Episcopal Church
Former Captain Accused in Brother Officers Slayings
The article describes investigator Canfield detailing circumstantial evidence against Leech for the eight year old killings of his brother officers. It notes an ax in Leech’s basement, gasoline on clothing, a car fueled by a German witness, a Passau river find, and blood test results implying deception.
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Canfield
Olivara
Attlc
Ras
Leech
Canfield Sai
Cofras
Cofranal
Passau
Canfield Eal
Evening TV Menu Featuring Cartoons and News
A Friday May 21 schedule lists Barker S3il's Cartoons Pinky Lee Shaw Lamb's Gambol Family Playhouse Ghost Walks and multiple shows including Captain Tugboat Annie News Weather Sports and Adventurers of Onsie and Harriet with various hosts and film time slots in a busy afternoon and evening lineup.
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Pinky Lee Shaw
Bob Crethy Shaw
Penny Chase
Starlight Theatre
Simpson
Jim Gibbons Shaw
Mewes
Baxter Ward
Hopalong Carsley
Amos
Wid Bill Hickal
Ted Jaffe
John Daley
News
Douglas Edwards
Eddie Fisher
Lx, Palmer
Police
Stu Irwin
Carayvon
John Cameron Swayze
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Sara Woodtarring
Peggy Woo
Bobo Newscee
Enerhole Gang
Garroway
Dave Garroway
Weoil
Onsie
Harriet
Grioes
Cleveland
Ana Jeffreys
Playhouse
Ariene Dahl
Life At Riley
William Bendix
Playhouse of State
Hal Wilson
Memphis Press Scimitar
Feide
The
Jack Harry
Eve Arden
Fulton Lewis
U.S.A
Marie Wilson
Joe Giardello
Pierre Langlois
Dennis James
Will
Picture Playhouse
Star Theatre
Jones
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Church of God
Mary Katherine
Sara Beth
U. S Naval Hospital
Carbaugh van Service
Brish
Tani Gui
Hammaker Brothers
Potomac St
M. Menednett
Mat
Reo
Lielen
Eisembows
Trelan
Edward Ryan
Eisenhower
Cumberland
Oregon
Shockey
Summit Avenue
Cofran
Dante Gabriel Rossetetter
Dickinson & Caine
RCA
Sél
Virginia
Kershner
Rammit, Ave
Superior
Eaahy
Superior Dairy
Henry E. Forsythe Insurance Agency
Harleysville Mutual Casualty
Salam Ava
Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
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