Drought Emergency Relief Authorized for Maryland Farms
Maryland declares a drought emergency allowing conservation reserve land to be grazed and hay harvested under ASCS programs. Cattle may graze through October 31, with land released from conservation reserve for pasture and feed grain. Farmers must register at the ASCS office in Winchester Hall to request release and maintain full payments for kept land. Local dairy farmers urge limits on recurring drought declarations.
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Maryland
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Viola Derr
ASCS
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Frederick
Washington
Montgomery
Carroll Baltimore
Cecil
J. Millard Tawes
Burch Seeks Public Prayer Plank Before Platform Committees
Baltimore attorney Francis Burch, leading the Constitutional Prayer Foundation, asks the Democratic platform committee to add a plank endorsing a constitutional amendment for voluntary prayer in public places. He previously told the Republican committee, which adopted such a plank after his appearance. Burch also defended Bible reading in public schools as city solicitor, before the Supreme Court.
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Baltimore
Francis B Burch
Democratic Platform Committee
Burch
Republican Platform Committee
Bureh
Constitutional Prayer Foundation
Supreme Court
Johnson flies to Texas ranch after travel preparations
President Johnson departed Andrews Air Force Base in the early afternoon, departing Washington for his Texas ranch nearly 24 hours after the travel machinery was fully activated. The move followed intense planning for a potential departure on Thursday night and reflects the ongoing management of presidential logistics.
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Washington
Johnson
Texas
Andrews Air Force Base
Westminster Announces 200th Anniversary Celebrations
Westminster plans week long events October 4 to 10 to mark 200 years with parades and plays depicting the town’s early era. Highlights include a 1864 costume parade and floats themed to 1864 era. streets renamed to 1864 designations. Rest of plans to be announced.
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Westminster
Main Street
King Street
John Street
Chapel Street
Armed Robber Steals $23,600 Payroll in Silver Spring
A masked bandit robbed the office of S. Di Gregorio & Son on Colesville Road, seizing about $23,600 in payroll. He brandished a pistol and forced three occupants into a closet before fleeing. victims included John J Di Gregorio Jr, Nancy Fandale, and Alvin H. Askin. The suspect’s escape method is unknown. The incident occurred as the firm’s payroll was returned from a Washington bank.
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Silver Spring
Montgomery County
S. di Gregorio & Son
Colesville Road
John J di Gregorio
Washington
di Gregorio
Nancy Fandale
Alvin H. Askin
Baltimore
Optimism on Economy Persists Through Campaign
Business leaders expect the current economic upswing to endure the presidential campaign. Industrial orders remain strong, corporate profits soar, and personal incomes climb. They anticipate government spending will rise in the year’s second half, with tax receipts improving later, keeping consumer confidence steady despite campaigning.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Jsto
Treasury
Judge Sir Hugh Beazley Dies in London at 83
AP reports Sir Hugh Beazley a former Central Criminal Court judge who once heard cases standing up died Friday. He was 83.
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London
Sir Hugh Beazley
Central Criminal Court
New Interstate Transit Compact Aimed for 1966
Rep Carlton Sickles says a compact among Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia will establish rapid transit for the Washington metropolitan area. A joint steering committee formed in 1960 will coordinate efforts while the National Capital Transportation Agency prepares plans and builds facilities until the new agency supersedes it. The groups seek faster congressional authorization for the system.
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Washington
Carlton R. Sickles
D-Md
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Sickles
Joint Transportation Commission
Congress
National Capital Transportation Agency
Commission
Joint Transportation Agency
Ikenberry Presides at State Colleges Council Meeting
Dr. Oliver S. Ikenberry presided Tuesday and Wednesday in Charleston as Shepherd College president chaired the West Virginia Council of State Colleges and University Presidents. He serves as council president for the current year.
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Ikenberry
Oliver S. Ikenberry
Shepherd College
West Virginia Council of State Colleges and University
Charleston
Hearing Postponed on Maryland Supermarket Labor Dispute
Washington AP reports a congressional hearing on a labor dispute affecting multiple Maryland supermarkets has been postponed from next week to July 28 and 30. The delay shifts planned testimony and actions by lawmakers, executives, and union representatives amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
Maryland
Frederick Civitan Club Wins Award
The Frederick Civitan Club received an international award for best attendance during the past year. Club President Joseph Wilson accepted at the International Civitan convention in California. Alden Summers earned an attendance honor but was absent. A rescue breathing film was shown at the weekly meeting presented by Maurice Floyd.
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Frederick
Driving Test Sites Open Longer Hours in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 23 of 24 driving test sites will operate longer hours starting Monday. Tests will not run during lunch from 12 to 1 pm, and sites will close earlier in July and August. Headquarters in Glen Burnie remains unchanged. Extensions vary from 30 minutes at Cambridge Salisbury and Frederick to two extra days at Hyattsville and Kensington.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Department of Motor Vehicles
John R. Jewell
Glen Burnie
Cambridge
Salisbury
Frederick
Hyattsville
Kensington
Race violence hits St Augustine restaurant integration
In St Augustine Florida a white gang wearing gloves and swinging baseball bats attacked four African Americans attempting to integrate a restaurant. This marked the first violence since a truce was declared two weeks ago.
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ST. Augustine, Fla
Barry Goldwater Faces Rough Personal Campaign
In San Francisco Associated Press analysis James Marlow notes the 1964 race turning personal as Barry Goldwater denounces Lyndon Johnson. Goldwater labels Johnson the biggest faker in the United States while Johnson edges toward civil rights milestones amid party contrasts.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
SAN Francisco
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Goldwater
United States
FEPC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
West Virginia Poultry Festival slated for Moorefield
The West Virginia Poultry Festival will run July 27 to August 1 in Moorefield. On July 29 the 1964 West Virginia Poultry Queen will be chosen with Phillis Wise, the 1963 queen, leading the parade of contestants. Senator Jennings Randolph will crown the new queen.
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Poultry Festival
Moorefield
W. Va
West Virginia
Phillis Wise
Jennings Randolph
DW. Va
Cuban Exiles Arrive at Key Largo After Clash
A blood-spattered boat drifted into Key Largo bearing 10 Cuban exiles, three wounded, who reported escaping after a hand-to-hand battle with militiamen.
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Key Largo
Fla
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