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Reprinted from the Cumberland Times, Friday, July 2, 1971

BUILDING DAMAGED IN FROSTBURG FIRE
Frostburg Fire Department quickly controlled a fire in a two-story building at 105-107 East Main Street shortly before Noon today.
Flames were first discovered in the basement of the old Duchess Restaurant, which now houses a pool room on the first floor and three apartments on the second floor.

John Preston, who owns the structure and operates the pool room first smelled smoke about 10:45am. He opened the cellar door and smoke and flames poured out. Residents of the apartments were evacuated as the fire spread up the back of the building to the roof.

SIX CHILDREN ESCAPE
Besides Mr. Preston, other occupants who fled to safety included his wife and six children, Marion Murphy and Carl

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