Navy Ships On Alert In Congo Crisis
Washington AP four U S Navy ships diverted from a goodwill tour to stand by for United Nations forces in the Congo. The task force headed for Congolese waters with 500 Marines aboard plus about 750 crew per ship. Ships include destroyer Gearing dock landing Hermitage tank transport Graham County and tanker Nespelen Vogelgesang remains bound for Cape Town to pick up mail fuel and supplies. Matadi has been a supply point and Congolese troops seized Matadi last week while the five ship group previously aided evacuations and relief.
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U S Ships Ordered Back to Congolese Waters
White said four vessels were ordered back to Congolese waters as a U N effort. He stressed the action was the United States idea, not a U N request, and that U S policy supports helping the UN restore peace and order in the Congo. He added no special significance to the order.
Tougher Policy Slated For Airlines
Baltimore AP report notes Civil Aeronautics Board chair Alan S. Boyd says the board will stiffen regulations on airlines failing to provide adequate service. He urges reasonableness from the public and favors informal conferences over formal proceedings to resolve service gaps with airlines, public groups, and local authorities.
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Willamsport Candidate Returns to Public Life
Byron, a first time candidate and son of the late senator, wins election after serving on the Democratic State Central Committee for Washington County. He had previously been mayor of Williamsport before his move to Congress, following a path echoed by his father. Other winners include Assistant, Mayor Maurice D. Miller, and Councilman Walter W. Teach. Charles S. Madison is reelected on the Citizens Ticket amid broader debates on airline service adequacy and board measures.
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Byron elected Williamsport mayor
HAGERSTOWN AP James E Byron son of late Congressman William D Byron was elected mayor of Williamsport defeating incumbent L Beard Miller in a low turnout election Only 620 of 998 registered voters cast ballots in the contest Progres- party members indicated the vote outcome.
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Trial Delayed For Psychiatric Test
Elkton Md AP reports the murder trial of a 25 year old sailor accused in his wife s death was postponed on Monday April 21 to permit the defendant to undergo psychiatric testing and evaluation.
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Maryland man held for murder after wife’s death
Seaman 20 Donald L. Refer faces murder charges in the Oct 28 fatal shooting of his wife Geraldine 23 at their Port Head home. He had escaped a Cecil County jail, then surrendered to Philadelphia police after a brief absence. The case came before a three judge panel granting a delay. Courtmartials to be held for about 30 officers in Seoul over access to hostessed restaurants amid austerity push.Paris plans rapid transit work to begin in June in a multimillion dollar project.
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Land Donation Enables Woodsboro Street Extension
A deed filed by Ellis C. Wachter records a free simple grant by LeGore Lime Company to the Burgess and Commissioners of Woodsboro. The land runs from Copper Mine Road to Russell R. Main property, with buildings and improvements. Burgess Lawrence Dorsey says the gift allows Second Street to extend from its old dead end to connect with Copper Mine Road, uniting Woodsboro across the area.
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