Mathias Questions Commerce Trade Export Figures
Congressman Charles Mac Mathias questions the Commerce Department press release claiming DC printed matter exports reached 4.6 million in 1960. He notes only seven DC printers employ over 100 workers and that some firms denied exporting, urging accurate data for trade policy and a reliable factual basis for the Trade Expansion Act debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles “Mac” Mathias
6Th District
Congress
Iam
House of Representatives
Secretary of Commerce
District of Columbia
Navyland
Department of Commerce
West’s double fails to stop six hearts slam
West doubles a six hearts contract after South’s aggressive bidding. He gains two trump tricks but South shifts to six no trump, leaving West with a weak lead and a devastating diamond sequence that allows South to win the hand easily. The commentary notes the missed opportunity to use the double to threaten a slam and the resulting loss.
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West
South
Dummy
PE Pipelines Ashes To Big Basin
Potomac Edison plans transport of coal plant ashes via under river pipeline to a disposal basin on the West Virginia shore. The R Paul Smith plant in Williamsport can produce 3200 tons monthly from two pulverized coal generators. Basin size covers eight football fields but will fill, prompting a search for new disposal solutions.
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Potomac Edison Company
R. Paul Smith
Williamsport
Potomac River
West Virginia
Valley News prefaces Civil War up to Kernstown and Leesburg
The Potomac Edition News recalls a century ago events from the Valley News including McClellan's dismissal as army commander and battles at Kernstown and Bunker Hill near Winchester. It notes Federal occupation of Leesburg plus soldier anecdotes and a Frederick balloon view sketch. A March 10 birthday party at Poplar Heights honors Ralph Thomas Burall with games and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley News
McClellan
United States Army
Kernstown
Bunker Hill Village
Winchester
Lessburg
Frederick
Loudoun Valley
Amd
Ralph Burall
Poplar Heights
Ralph Thomas Burall
H. B. Neal
Jack Neal
Jerry Neal
Kenneth Neal
Tommy
Jeffery
Martin Burall
Alan
Beverly
Kenny Neal
Dean Fisher
Susan
Michael Burall
Nancy Croneberg
Donna Goodman
Roberta Reon
Bonnie Wickman
Debbie Moses
Grace Burall
Samuel Burall
Hazen Neal
Do you want to marry a rich woman asks the column
New York AP column recounts a cautionary tale of Mark who marries Dolly for money, loses his identity and happiness, quits his job, and ends in misery and death as Dolly’s wealth becomes a burden. Includes local club notes and a humorous moon hospital idea from Sunshine Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mark
Dolly
Lfe
Charles Phillips
U. S. Army Biological Laboratory
Detrick
Maryland
Sunshine Magazine
Gambrill Park Homemakers Meet at Mrs Koeh Home
The Gambrill Park Home makers Club gathered 13 members and three guests at Mrs. Joel Koeh’s home. Paul Little from the Social Security Office in Hagerstown spoke on Social Security benefits. Delegates to the Annual Homemakers Meeting were announced for March 15 at Hood College.
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Gambrill Park Club
Gambrill Park Homemakers Club
Joel Koeh
Paul Little
Social Security Office
Hagerstown
Roy Witmer
Ruth Miller
John Harris Sr
Austin Kemp
Hood College
Samuel Miller
William Gross
Howard Stup
Harris Sr
Leon Pennington
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Capitol
Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
NEA Servies
Big Basin
Potomac Eidison News
Boyle
Harry Quinn
Eastview
Clark Kline Sr
Monrovia
Clark Jr
Kline Sr
George Ketterman
Deborah Kline
Ray Ketterman
Barbara Ketterman
George Sier Jr
Bonnie Sier
Ralph Blank Jr
David Gue
Roland Sier
Scotty Rowe
Robert Page
Margie Mullinix
Sandy Burke
Janet Wilson
Jo Ann Wilson
Donald Wilson
Brenda
Lewis Kline
Frank E. Cubitt
Poolesville
Brittany
Hal Boyle
Meiche Dello
Kapart
Children's Dept
Bambury Coats
Children’s Dept
Fredericktown
Little Yankee
Shoe Department
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