Potomac River Basin rainfall near normal in65
The Weather Bureau bulletin reports precipitation in the Potomac River Basin is nearly normal for the year, despite drier conditions in the East. Forecasts predict 3 to 5 inches of rain from mid-July to mid-August, with river flow around 2,000 cfs for the coming 30 days, far above 1930 levels and unlikely to yield a record low.
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Washington
Potomac River
East
U.S. Weather Bureau
Bureau
United States
Potomac
Middle Atlantic States
Weather Bureau
Little ‘Falls
State Industries Urges Tax Reform Feedback From Major Maryland Firms
The Cooper Commission asked 14 large Maryland industries including Bethlehem Steel and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone for recommendations on changes to Maryland’s tax structure. It plans to study the Cooper Report’s radical business tax changes and notes that eliminating the inventory tax could save about 57.5 million dollars annually, with overall plans aiming to add roughly 20 million to state revenue and 52.4 million to local subdivisions. Six industries have indicated willingness to cooperate.
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Baltimore
Cooper Commission
Maryland
Paul Cooper
Commission
Cooper
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Tawes Studies Proposal For Capitol Aide
Gov. Tawes considers a request from a Maryland congressman for an aide to track incoming federal funds. Odell M. Smith said Tawes will first discuss with George W. Hubley Jr. and William Pate, director and assistant director of the State Department of Eco.
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Annapolis
Tawes
Maryland
Odell M. Smith
George W. Hubley Jr
William Pate
State Department of
Eco
Maryland Officials Seek State Liaison With Congress
Rep. George H. Fallon proposes a state employee serve as liaison between state government and Maryland’s congressional delegation. He notes about 45 million dollars in non military federal funds support state people and economy and says better coordination could help secure a fairer share of federal spending.
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George H. Fallon
Baltimore Democrat
Maryland
Fallon
Two Marines Fail Bomb Run At Da Nang Air Base
Two drunk U S Marines attempted to raid Hanoi from Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. They sneaked onto a B57 light bomber flight line Friday night and tried to start the jet but failed as air police spotted them. One Marine demanded to bomb Hanoi while the other could not start his aircraft.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Air Police
Marines Repair Bombers After Start Failure in Viet Cong Raid
Two Marines initially failed to start engines and were handed to Marine authorities. They escaped Sunday morning, were recaptured, and later both planes resumed strike missions against the Viet Cong. A Marine spokesman could not provide names or a full report on the incident. Forest-based industries employ about 5 percent of U.S. jobs and contribute $1 in every $20 of national income.
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U.S
Mont Blanc Tunnel Opens as France and Italy Cut Ribbons
Presidents de Gaulle and Saragat open the Mont Blanc tunnel linking Paris to Rome. The 72 mile underground route will host limited traffic for three days while security posts are completed. Tourist buses restricted for three months as the road becomes public. The second note recalls Ellis Island’s transition from artillery garrison to immigration station in 1892.
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Mont Blanc
Charles de Gaulle
France
Giuseppe Saragat
Italy
Paris
Rome
Chamonix
European Alps
Don’t Scratch That Itch Ad Claims Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts quick itch relief for eczema insect bites and surface rashes using antiseptic action. It promotes availability at Mercer’s Drug Store and Horne Drug in Brunswick with a bold claim of relief in minutes.
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Mercer’s
Horne Drug
Srunswick
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