New Tornadoes Raise Death Total To 51
President Eisenhower warned that about half of a 214 billion defense cut voted by a House committee would strike directly at guided missiles and aircraft programs. He urged Senate restoration and rejected tax-cut plans while criticizing the budget balance.
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Early Underpass Wall Revealed Near Antietam Street
Workmen digging near Antietam Street and Western Maryland tracks uncovered stone foundations or a possible underpass wall. Local memories tie Green Lane to a railway underpass long ago, with 1912 midline changes and a former Western Maryland station at Antietam Street.
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Eisenhower Effort Faces Hill For Foreign Aid Cuts
Washington reports show demands for large foreign aid reductions persist in Congress despite President Eisenhower urging restraint. He warned that trimming aid endangers freedom and peace while defending a $3.865 billion mutual security program and a broader $71.98 billion budget. Hearings begin as lawmakers weigh reductions amid party splits.
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Must Stay Strong Says Truman to Block Red Aggression
Former president Harry S. Truman urged continued foreign aid and defense programs at a Democratic fund raiser in Kansas City. He warned that weakening free nations would invite Soviet aggression and criticized the current administration for foreign policy missteps and domestic financial issues.
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Motorist 20 gets 173 days on four charges
Grayson M. Kelbaugh, 20, of 1000 Kuhn Avenue, was convicted of drunken driving, reckless driving, driving on a revoked license, and speeding. He received $250 in fines and three days in jail with 170 days suspended. An off duty officer pursued after Kelbaugh fled a stop near Memorial and Frederick and then East Wilson Boulevard. Three teenage companions faced drunken and disorderly charges with suspended fines.
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City Market Announces Summer Schedule
The city market will operate on a summer schedule starting the week of May 27 with three weekly openings. On Tuesdays and Thursdays it opens 5:00 to 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays 4:00 to 11:00 a.m. Special Thursday May 30 hours are 5:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thundershowers forecast for next few days
The Weather Bureau predicts warmer conditions with thunderstorms starting tonight and continuing through Friday. Yesterday's high was 60 and early today 51, with a forecast maximum in the low 70s and a low around 60. Maryland outlook calls for cooler weather Sunday or Monday and scattered thunderstorms through Saturday.
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Countian Found Dead at Home On Showalter Road
E. M. Gerts was found dead at his Showalter Road home this morning. Deputy Bruce Spickler was assigned to the case but no report had been filed by this afternoon. Authorities say death believed due to natural causes.
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Two Held On Robbery Count In Cir Court Case
Two men Lloyd Lewis and William Martin were held on robbery and assault charges after an alleged home invasion on May 11. They reportedly robbed Thomas Lee Turner at 406 Mechanic Street, taking a wrist watch valued at 75 dollars while a 21 year old woman, Florence Misner, remained missing. A third man served as lookout and a suspect woman is described as five feet six inches tall with a slender build.
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Land Judging Contest Won By Williamsport High
Williamsport High School won the land judging contest sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service during Soil Stewardship Week. South Hagerstown High placed second and Smithsburg High third at the W. Wallace Taylor farm near Hopewell. Ten top contestants earned cash prizes. the top four will represent Washington County at the Maryland state contest June 26 at the University of Maryland. Participants included William Rhodes Leonard Kershner Tom Shaw John Wintermeyer Clyde Bartles Riley Hott Terry Ford James Kiracoffe George Hammond and Ronald Barnhart.
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UAW Election Results Here Seen Saturday
UAW CIO Local 842 voting runs through Friday with results expected Saturday. Over 6,000 members are eligible as George Smith seeks reelection against Mike Miner amid ongoing federal spending forecasts and tax cut uncertainties.
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Missouri Hit Again By Twisters And 13 More Deaths
Tornadoes ripped Missouri in two days, killing 51 and injuring 270 as hail and debris leveled Fremont and Desloge. Kansas City suburbs suffered 37 dead with extensive destruction. Gov. Blair sought 25 million dollars in federal relief. Rescue crews aided victims amid curfews and mass displacements.
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Train Robbers Win Probation After Prison Term
Lyman Ramsdell and George W. Ashton, who carried out a B. and QO. passenger train robbery near Martinsburg eight years ago, are granted parole after serving seven years in federal prison. Judge D. H. Rodgers praised their behavior and rehabilitation. Ramsdell works as a commercial artist in Atlanta, Ashton as a general contractor employee in Youngstown. The pair, who robbed passengers at gunpoint and forced the conductor to stop the train before fleeing, were captured in Washington, D. C.
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GOP Chairman Loser in Ike's Bailiwick Race Result Unclear
In Boston and Gettysburg reports, primary results show the Republican chairman losing in Eisenhower’s area. A Shawmut Bank robbery decoy bill trap is noted, with FBI finding two fake $2 bills at Rose's home linked to the case.
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County chairman race in GOF primary result
William S. Shields, Adams County chairman and former treasurer, lost to Clark Spence, Ottawa soft drink distributor, in the GOF primary. The vote was 2,986 to 1,687. Eisenhower, registered in the county, did not vote.
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