AWOL Marines Arrested Over $580 Gas Theft
Three Camp Lejeune Marines aged 17 to 22 were jailed near Frederick after an AWOL diary implicated weeks of theft from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. They allegedly stole a car in Ebensburg and multiple license plates, then fled to avoid payment and were later arraigned in Thurmont Magistrate Court.
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North Carolina
Frederick
Larry Lee Farmer
John William Donleycott
Wiliam Lee Downing
Camp Lejune
N.C
John R. Reburn
Roburt
White Cottage Inn
U.S. 15
Motter Avenue
Reburn
Ebensburg
Washington
Pennsylvania
Springfield
Mass
Tpr
Thurmont Magistrate's Court
Marine Corps
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Brunswick mayoral candidates trade charges over deficit
James L. Bryan accuses town leaders of fiscal mismanagement and conflict of interest if Jess B. Orndorff is elected. Orndorff calls the charges politically timed and defends municipal finances as he cites budget questions and auditors Bailey and Bailey associates. Bryan presents private budget figures claiming a red community and a cashless water and sewer fund despite an ordinance.
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Brunswick
James L. Bryan
Jess B. Orndorff
Bryan
Orndorff
James E. Cummings
Bailey and Bailey Associates
Washington
Kangaroo Fight Ends In Draw After Clothing Tear
Clem Rosesall struck a kangaroo near Mount Barker, losing his pants in the collision. The animal jumped up and attacked, tearing Rosesall’s trousers during the scuffle. They both fled in opposite directions. the encounter ended without a clear winner.
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Perth
Australia
Clem Rosesall
Mount Barker
Rosesall
Streets Return To Two Way Traffic After Snow Emergency
Mayor Charles V. Main announced that four city streets formerly one way during the snow emergency Church Second Third and Fourth are back to two way traffic immediately. No parking is allowed after 6 p.m. today along Fifth Street from East to Bentz Sixth Street from East to Trail Avenue and West Seventh Street from Market to Bentz due to snow removal.
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Charles V. Main
Stow
Church
Fifth Street
Bentz
Sixth Street
East Street
Trail Avenue
Thick Fog Blankets Frederick Area
A thick fog covered Frederick overnight and into today as temperatures rose and snow melted. A trace of precipitation was recorded and the high reached 44 degrees with a 39 degree overnight low. The forecast calls for cooler values in the upper 40s to low 50s and periods of rain later Sunday.
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Frederick
Three Charged In Peoples Drug Store Looting
A 17 year old Laytonsville boy was waived to circuit court and arraigned with two Poolesville men on a $2000 burglary charge for the looting of Peoples Drug Store in Frederick. Jerry Julian Gravely and brothers Jerry W Kitts and Edmond A Kitts were arrested after a NW Washington stop revealed cameras suitcases and $538 worth of merchandise bearing Peoples Drug Store price tags.
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Laytonsville
Poolesville
Jerry Julian Gravely
Peoples Drug Store
Frederick
Jerry W Kitts
Edmond A. Kitts
Washington
Kitts Brothers
Gravely
Educator Defends School Swimming Pool Need
Frederick County education official Dr. Warren R. Evans argues for a new 8000 square foot school pool at Catoctin High School as a vital educational and safety feature. He notes the pool would use the same water repeatedly, cost about 112000, and not worsen local water supply while enabling life saving swimming skills.
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Frederick County
Warren R. Evans
Catoctin High School
Citi
United States
Evans
Dr. Evans
Maryland
Teen-Ager Sentenced To 150 Day Jail Term
Frederick 17 year old Frank Brice was convicted in Magisterial Court of petty larceny and three motor vehicle violations. He received 150 days in jail to run consecutively, including 60 days for petty larceny and 60 days for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Police testified Brice drove a car reported stolen on January 10 and fled on foot.
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Frederick
Frank Brice
RFD
James E. Schroyer
Brice
Charles Knight
Schreyer
Toll House Avenue
Byron Thompson
Maryland Denies White and Malayan Marriage
A white woman Miss Jo Ann Kovacs and her Samoa born fiancé Meki Toalepai plan to marry in Washington after a Baltimore marriage license denial under Maryland law banning unions between whites and members of the Malayan race. The couple argues the provision is outdated and discriminatory.
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Baltimore
Samoa
Washington
Jo Ann Kovacs
Meki Toalepai
Maryland
Kovacs
Toalepai
Jack Harris
Clarence M. Mitchell
Julian Lapides
Hawaii
Asia
Malayan Peninsula
Oceania
Los Angeles
Violence Flares in Santo Domingo Riots After Police Clash
A mob fatally clubs a police sergeant and an 18 year old was killed by a policeman during a gun battle amid student protests in Santo Domingo. Rioting followed earlier deaths as police fought demonstrators with tear gas and guns.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Inter- American Peace Force
Stock Market Edges Higher in Early Trading
New York traders opened with a firmer tone as small gains appeared in early activity. The market showed cautious advancement with moderate volume and mixed note across key issues.
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New York
Humphrey Tours Saigon Projects and Self-Help Efforts
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey spent four hours in the Saigon area inspecting improvement projects and a refugee housing development. He praised self-help programs, spoke with village elders, joined local children in song, and planned further visits with U.S. troops before departing for Asia-Pacific stops.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
New Prosperity
U.S
Johnson
Nguyen Cao Ky
Secret Service
Nguyen van Thieu
Thailand
Laos
Pakistan
India
Australia
New Zealand
Viet Nam
Meningitis Outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base
A trainee at Lackland Air Force Base died from spinal meningitis and three others were ill. The victim, 19 year old Jerry L. Slagle of Akron Ohio, trained at the base for about four and a half weeks. All 16 000 basic trainees were restricted to the base while two squadrons were isolated. The disease spreads through coughing and sneezing.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Jerry L. Slagle
Akron
Ohio
Slagle
Lackland Afb
2000 Reds Killed In Two Weeks War Update
US forces report 184 Communists killed by air and ground action pushing total Communist losses past 2100 in two weeks. Navy Skyraider downed north of the 17th Parallel. one pilot presumed killed. US casualties rise with 2005 dead since Jan 1 1961 and 9658 wounded. Missings up to 161. Operations Masher and White Wing push toward retaking the An Lao Valley 300 miles northeast of Saigon.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
South
Viet Nam
United States
Air Force
Navy
U.S
Defense Department
Washington
Masher
White Wing
U.S. 1St
Orpha Willard to celebrate 95th birthday near Thurmont
Mrs. Orpha Willard of near Thurmont turns 95 this Saturday and remains active. She recalls hard work in youth, helped by family, and notes modern conveniences like electric lights and heat are luxuries she didn’t have. Her family praises her humor and vitality as she enjoys life with relatives including Neonera on ehRCHIVE.
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Orpha Willard
Thurmont
Willard
Devilbisses
Richard Weddle
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