Barn Fire Destroys Large Barn and 200 Tons Alfalfa
Moreland Farms Inc in Adamstown reports a morning fire on Pleasant View road that destroyed a 10 by 40 barn and 200 tons of fresh alfalfa hay. J M Elzalde estimates losses at 30 000 with additional farm machinery damaged and insurance carried. The Carrol Manor Fire Company responded after the 3 10 a m alarm.
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Moreland Farms, Inc
Adamstown
J. M. Elzalde
Moreland Farms
Pleasant View Road
Carrot Manor Fire Company
Elizalde
Philippines
United States
Ocean City Hotels To Get New Permits
State health officials will renew restaurant permits for two Ocean City hotels, Rideau and Atlantic, after a reinspection showed “truly remarkable” improvements. The Board of Health previously denied licenses Aug 3 for sanitation failures. Temporary permits are approved while full licenses remain pending. officials pledge continued cooperation to ensure lasting improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ocean City
C. S. Brinsfield
State Health Department
Food Control
Rideau and
Atlantic
Brinsfield
Board of Health
Countrie
Anne Arundel group must settle own fuss
The Anne Arundel Democratic State Central Committee faced internal dispute over airing its issues. The state chair Thomas B moved to appoint a person to oversee the matter while a state-wide committee meeting was deemed inappropriate. Harry Gross was asked to provide substantiation. A separate note confirms a Frederick businessman benefited from a three day classified ad, receiving 45 calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel Democratic State Central Committee
State Central Committee
State Democratic
Thomas B. m Oved
Harry Gross
Caught By Undertow Three Children Die In Lake Michigan
In Petoskey Michigan three childrenConnie Paige 9 Wayne 8 and Gary 7 were swept to their deaths while wading in two feet of water. An officer from the Michigan state police said a large wave knocked them off their feet and pulled them into the bay.
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Petoskey
Mich
Lake Michigan
Connie Paige
Wayne
Local Taxi Driver Fined Takes Appeal
A taxi driver William W Heffner was fined 20 dollars and court costs after being found guilty of failing to render aid to an injured bicyclist. Heffner argued the incident on August 7 near South Court Street involved a collision with Charles Neel. Neel testified the driver refused help and made a dismissive remark as he left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Storm
William W. Heffner
Key Avenue
Heffner
South Court Street
Patrick
Charles Neel
Heifmer
North Carolina
Benjamin Bruce Bellassar
Hugh Firnh
Cleon Stull
Whitesells Pharmacy
Carroll Turner
House of Correction
Norman Dietz
Samuel W. Barrick
Lee Patrick
Danville
Storm
Charles T. Stansbury
Monrovia
SIS
U. S. 40
Frederick
Kemptown- Bartholows Road
Stephen P. Riland
Stansbury
Thomas Calvin Hoy
RFD i
Mt. Ay
Riland
Route 144
Hoy
Congress Urges Probe into Chemical and Biological Warfare
Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier calls for a congressional investigation of the Defense Department’s chemical and biological warfare program. He warns about odorless invisible agents that could destroy cities and poison a 50 mile radius, urging open discussion and disclosure of hazards before weapons are developed. Lt. Gen. Arthur B. Trureau is cited on detection challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Robert Wo Kastenmeier
D-Wis
Department
Soviet Union
United States
Eastenmeier
Arthur B. Trureau
Hill-Burton Funds Sought For Frederick Memorial Expansion
The Frederick Memorial Hospital board seeks Hill-Burton federal funds for a 650000 expansion adding 27 beds mainly for pediatric and medical surgical care. The project, to be built onto Baker wing with four levels, was approved July 30 and involves new recovery rooms offices and staff areas. Admiral Allen G. Quynn filed the papers. funds depend on Congressional appropriation with potential to cover about one third of local costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill-Burton
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Board of Managers
Paul $. Michael
Allen G. Quynn
Baker Wing
Quynn
Frank D. Worthington
Blue Cross Insurance
Michael
School of Nursing
Children’s Hospital
Washington
Charles S. Putnam Jr
Richard C.reynolds
Walliam D. Powell
F. Nallin
Castro Takes Troops Lead in Mountain Roundup
In Cuba Fidel Castro led a field roundup of counterrevolutionaries in the Las Villas region southeast of Havana. Authorities said troops encircled conspirators while Castro, flying from Cienfuegos, traveled with Army chief Camil Cienfuegos and Celia Sanchez to the mountain area for questioning. No firm detainee total. Raul Castro earlier cited about 3,600 held.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Las Vilas Privince
Casiro
Castro
Cienfuegos
Trindad
Camil Cienfuegos
Celia Sanchez
Cestro
Cassio
Raul
Temperature Readings Signal Heat Then Cooldown
Weather brief notes a warming trend with today reaching near 90 degrees after days in the 80s. Forecast calls for hot conditions today and tomorrow, with a slight drop planned for Saturday after possible showers and storms. station readings at Buckeystown Dam and Harpers Ferry show nightly lows in the mid to upper 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeystown Dam
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Orange, Rar
Maryland State Roads Progress With Funding Gaps
State Roads Commission reports on multiple projects across Allegany Washington Frederick and Carroll counties. Interstate 70 construction stretches from Great Coonoloway Creek to Millstone with funding shortfalls delaying new sections. Local routes U S 40 US 240 and Route 32 see reconstructions relayouts traffic maintained with minor delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Allegany County
Martin Mountain
Polish Mountain
Washington County
Great Tonoloway Creek Eas
Hancock
Millstone
Frederick
Baltimore
U.S. 240
Hagerstown
St. Paul’s Church
Fairview Mountain
Maryland 67
Gapland
Boonsporo
Smihsburg
Frederick Waiffic
Friendship
Sykesville
Washington
Montgomery County
Georgia Avenue
Sligo Creek Parkway
Pooks Hill
Wisconsin Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Iradley Boulevard
Bethesda Avenue
Carre County
Carroll County
Tawgiersvile
Tanevtown
Pennsylvania Line
Westminster
Bartholow Road
Fenbdis Hichly
Catfish Die Off In Monocacy River Investigated
State game wardens assess a yellow belly catfish die off in a local Monocacy River stretch near Frederick Junction bridge. Sunfish also found dead. No pollution or spray contamination detected. Cause attributed to an unknown natural phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monocacy
Albert M. Powell
Lewistown
Frederick’ Junction Bridge
Reds Quitting Laos Report Says After Border Withdrawals
Laos government states most Communist forces have withdrawn across the border from North Vietnam. Col Phoumi Nosavan says about 1,000 remains, many Black Thai or Pathet Lao. Next attacks expected Oct-Dec during dry season. US denies bases in Laos as 80 American advisers stay. Military aid for the year totals 22.9 million dollars.
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Phoumi Nosavan
Defense
Pathet Lao
Sam Neua
Phong Saly
Viet Nam
Pifoumi
Ordnance Company Prepares 15 Day Training Encampment
Company B of the 729th Ordnance Battalion Marsland Army National Guard at Highfield will depart for 15 days of annual active duty training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Captain Charles A. Warner leads the 80 enlisted men and 7 officers with a mission to maintenance and supply infantry, plus special courses for armor and automotive personnel of the Maryland National Guard. This encampment marks the unit's sixth straight year with 100 percent attendance. New enlistees include George Wenschhof Lawrence Harbaush Jay Hahn John Holt Carroll Glass. Six months of active duty training at Fort Knox, Kentucky begins in September and October before returning to Highfield. Additional vacancies remain. interested personnel should contact Company B after August 29.
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729Th Ordnance Battalion
Marsland Army National Guard
Highfield
Indiantown Gap Militam Reservation
Charles A. Warner
Blue Ridge
MD. Vational Guard
Waimer
Indiantown Ganitary Reservation
George Wenschhof
Fairfield
Lawrence Harbaush
Blue Ridge Summit
Jay W. Hahn
Smithsburg
John A. Holt
Thurmont
Carrol R. Glass
Fol Knox
Frederick City Bicycle Safety Education and Inspection Program
Frederick Police Chief announces a city bike inspection and safety education campaign. Nearly 3 000 bicycles are inspected yearly, with a booklet Fun on a Bike outlining 13 rules given to each rider. Since program start on August 27 fatalities have ceased, and rides on sidewalks remain prohibited.
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Frederick
Charles
Maryland
Los Angeles Faces Threat to Democratic Convention
AP report says a ticket dispute loomed over the 1960 Democratic National Convention with Paul M. Butler warning that a settlement must come by Monday or another site would be sought. Kenneth Hahn, LA County supervisor, believed a compromise would be worked out by Saturday, with a new financing group ready if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Paul M. Builer
Kenneth Hahn
Satur- Hahn
Lightning kills two National Guardsmen near El Paso
In a desert field headquarters incident north of El Paso two New Mexico Guardsmen died when lightning struck. Twelve others were injured, with names withheld until next of kin notice. Col. Gien Lovette said most victims suffered from shock and are expected to be released from William Beaumont Army Hospital today.
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EL Paso
Tex
Here Wedjay
New
Eisenhower Pilot Lands Boeing 767 at Bonn Airport
Col William H. Draper Jr. piloted the Boeing 767 to a perfect landing at Bonn Airport witnessed by about 300 people. James Hagerty, Eisenhower's press secretary, accompanied him to help prepare for the President's August 27 Berlin visit.
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Germany
Eisenhower
Boeing
Bonn
Col
William H. Draper Jr
James Hagerty
Congress Aims to Complete Work Before Khrushchev Visit
Vice President Nixon hears from Capitol Hill associates that the administration hopes Congress will finish its business before Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrives on September 15. Several members express the same wish.
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Ashington
Wer
Congress
Rushchey
Richard M. Nixon
Capitol Hill
Khrushchev
Upside in Electronics Shares Amid Mixed Market Trading
Turn to upside New York trading sees API Electronics shares erase early losses as the market moves unevenly. Fractions to a point mark gains and losses on key stocks with speculative issues showing larger moves.
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NEW York
Api—Electronics
New Co B to Leave for Camp Indiantown Gap
The newly formed B Company Battle Group 115th Infantry will depart August 15 at 8 a.m. for two weeks of advanced basic training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania. The unit, commanded by Captain Richard A. Fox, has 89 soldiers and three officers and will be trained by company instructors in squad and platoon drills and other advanced basics. The annual division parade and ceremonies are set for August 22 at 11:99 a.m. at Indiantown Gap. the public is invited.
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115Th Infantry
Indiantown Gard Military Reservation
Pennsylvania
111Th Infantry Regiment
Dion
Robert S. Stone
Richard A. Fox
Lester W. Boyer
James E. MecClear
Wiliam
Wertenbeaker
Indiantown Gap
Mayor Rejects Proposal to Cut Steel Prices
Charleston West Virginia AP reports Mayor John T Copenhaver of Charleston rejected a plan to cut steel prices by 19 a ton, saying steel labor costs must rise with the wage increases tied to the ongoing strike. The mayor was found dead in his Elk River home, and his wife Mrs Copenhaver discovered him.
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Charleston
W. Va
John T. Conenhaver
Barleston
Washington
Chester A. Bowles
Eisen-Gov. Underwood
Statehouse Coower
Republican Party
Roger Copenhaver
Brough
U.S. Steel Corp
Copen
Haver
Copenhavers
Wate
Jham
City Electrician
New Home
Elk River
Copenhaver
United Steelworkers
House Group Votes For Gas Tax Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee voted a one cent increase in the federal gasoline tax effective Sept 1 to fund the highway program for 22 months. Funds diverted from the treasury will backfill state construction, with districts slated to receive 5.8 billion in 1961 and 2 billion in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Eisenhower
The
Treasury
Congress
Classic Car Caravan Passes Through Frederick County on Sunday
The Classic Car Club of America sponsors the seventh annual caravan touring from Harrisburg to Asheville via Gettysburg Frederick County and Luray with 35 cars. Participants come from Minnesota and beyond as the group visits John’s Diner Knoxville for lunch and stops at Natural Bridge Bristol Gatlinburg and Asheville before disbanding. The club serves 2000 members focused on prewar domestic cars built 1923 to 1942.
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Clas- Car Club of America
Frederick County
Asheville
N.C
Rolls
Minnesota
Classic Car Club
Ign
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NEA Telephoto - Letter Carriers Association
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City Bicycle
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