Man Skates to Civil Rights March From Chicago to Washington
Ledger Senith 27, formerly of Montgomery, sets out August 17 at 7 am from Chicago to join the March On Washington. Sponsored by the NAACP, he travels with limited food, one spare pair of wheels, and escorts, noting hostile crowds and bursts of support as he skates through several states toward the capital.
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Chicago
Washington
Ledger Senith
Montgomery
Ala
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Mt Rae
Bate
Smith
NAACP
South Mountain
Wayne
Pittsburgh
Coen Company
New York
Polly's Pointers Humor The Baby
Dear Polly offers home tips from 1960s advice column readers. A mother uses a plastic laundry basket to soothe a unhappy baby during chores, notes basket shape supports a young sitter, and warns of tipping when standing. A reader suggests french fryer trick to boil potatoes, uses a glove to clean a washer, and describes saving bleach bottles for beach trips.
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Polly Cramer
Mary
Polly
M.C
What's a Poor Girl to Do Dear Helen
Dorothy Dix column by Helen Worden Erskine features a young woman seeking guidance on finding a suitable partner. She details a life of strict standards, past affairs, and eventual disillusionment, urging practical steps and self respect while a second reader asks about curbing a curfew dispute with a punitive mother.
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Helen Worden Erskine
Helen
Merry
Peter Fonda Chip Off The Old Block
Hollywood profile of actor Peter Fonda tracing his lineage from Henry Fonda, early career in Broadway and film, and his struggle to establish independent identity, noting critics’ praise and key roles including Tammy and the Doctor and Lilith. Also mentions Maryland foreign aid orders for overseas shipments.
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Peter Fonda
Ay JO
Mil
Henry Fonda
Peter
University of Omaha
Warner Brothers
Hollywood
Boston
Clif Robertson
Sandra Dee
Lilith
Warren Beatty
Jean Seber
Samuel Goldwyn Jr
Annapolis
Maryland Industries
State Department of Economic Development
George W. Hubley Jr
Department
Maryland
Cambridge approves Labor Day fireworks display
Cambridge Maryland officials authorize a September 2 fireworks show to replace a planned July 4 display that was canceled amid a temporary ban on demonstrations. Police Chief Bryce Kinnamon notes the display will use the same setup as the previously canceled event.
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Cambridge, Md
Cambridge
Bryce Kinnamon
Motorist Injured In Route 15 Crash Near Frederick Memorial
An unidentified motorist was seriously injured today near Frederick Memorial Hospital after losing control on Route 15. Trooper McAtee said speed may have been a factor as the car left the road and overturned into a field. Charges are pending.
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Frederick
Memnorial Memorial Hospital
Robert L. McAfee
Bowers
Cm Hston
Meateee
Molter Avesur
McAtee
C. Ronald Twigg
Otha Paul Swicegood
Arlington
Twigg
Swicegood
Wickes Reports Record Earnings and Stock Split Plan
Wickes Corporation reports record sales and earnings for the seventh straight year. Year ended June 30 shows $2.52 per share on $166,200,937 in sales, up from 1962. Directors approve a two for one stock split pending October 24 shareholders meeting.
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Saginaw
Mich
Wickes Corporation
Wickes
Frederick
Fred Ziegler
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