SEATO Compromise Delays Laos Action Showdown
SEATO foreign ministers adopted a compromise resolution that avoids a firm pledge to act if Laos peace talks fail. The eight nations vowed to take any action appropriate within the treaty if communist attempts to control Laos continue, a move seen as an American defeat in pressing a tougher warning to the Soviet Union. United States officials praised the resolution as strong though Secretary of State Dean Rusk avoided specifics on potential SEATO military steps.
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Bangkok
Thailand
SEATO
Laos
Council of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Soviet Union
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve de Murville
U.S
Dean Rusk
Guilty Of Driving With Faulty Brakes In Monrovia Court
A Monrovia motorist was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brakes after a wreck with a State Police cruiser. Henry Ernest Bass Jr., 35, had been charged March 21 when his 1955 car rear ended the cruiser on West Second street. The defense showed a broken brake hose as the likely cause. Bass was fined 10 dollars and appealed. In a separate case, assault charges against Benjamin Hurt were dismissed at magistrate court.
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Monrovia
Henry Ernest Bass Jr
West Second Ami -Bentz
J. E. Koontz
Bass
West Second Street
Thompson
Alion Bennett
Robert Rothenhoefer
Benjamin Franklin Hurt
RFD
Frederick
Mildred
Hurt
Spring Grove
Easter Sunrise Services Across Area Attract Thousands
Area residents will attend multiple Easter sunrise services with sunrise at 5 43 am. Sugar Loaf Mountain in Stronghold hosts the largest gathering about 2500 and features Rev Dr John Baxter Howes as guest speaker on The Yoke of the Lord. Graceham Moravian and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches also host early services with Love Feasts and weather contingency plans.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain
Scenic Stronghold
Sugar Loaf
East View
Montgomery County
John Baxter Howes
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington
A. M. Thomas
Stronghold
H. Eugene Lawson
Loren W. Burton
Albert W. Lenz
Ralph F. Martz
Reuben Caplan
Colonial Music
Dickerson Methodist Church
Dickerson Church
Graceham
Graceham Moravian Church
North County
Samuel Moyer
Thurmont United Church of Christ
Frederick L. Morganstern
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Church of the Brethren
Church of the Nazarene
Esron Flory
Bush Creek
Crackdown on Students in Fort Lauderdale Beach Riots
Police cleared Fort Lauderdale beach during spring vacation riots. Over 1100 youths were arrested Tuesday night. 46 faced three days in jail or a $2.35 fine after rapid court hearings. Authorities cited backtalk and refusal to move as reasons for the crackdown. Oceanfront businesses criticized the restrictions.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Fort Lauderdale Beach
U.S. Aia
Atlantic Ocean
Youth held for grand jury in Lewistown break in
A 16 year old Mountaindale youth Glen Craver was ordered held for grand jury action on breaking and entering and petty larceny in Lewistown. Craver allegedly broke into Northend Food Market with about 45 dollars of groceries stolen. Accomplice a 15 year old was released to parents. Craver jailed on 1250 dollar bond.
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Mountaindale
Brran Thomason
Glen Allen Craver
Northend
Lewistown
Mary Hyatt
Yellow Springs
Craver
Frederick County
Guy F. Stockman
Stockman
J. Frank Main Jr
Center Street
West South Street
Broadway
Main
Denver Shook
Hearing To Disbar Groh Began In Washington County
The Circuit Court heard arguments on whether attorney Garland Groh should resign to avoid disbarment over charges of professional misconduct and fraud tied to inflated land values west of Hagerstown near U.S. 40. The Bar Association opposes resignation, noting disbarment proceedings proceed regardless of his offer to convey lands. no decision was reached.
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Circuit Court
Washington County
Garland Groh
Washington County Bar Association
Groh
U.S. 40
Cedar Lawn
Hagerstown
D. K. McLaughlin
W. Earl Cobey
Grohs
Wiliam Geppert
Charles Wagaman
Bar Association
Dudge McLaughlin
The
State Roads Commission
U. S. 20
Billrne Homes
Greh
Johnson’s Son Walter P Johnson Jr Dies in Washington
Walter P Johnson Jr 45 son of famed pitcher Walter Johnson died Tuesday in Washington He was an automobile salesman until Hodgkin disease forced retirement two years ago Survived by his widow a son two daughters two sisters and a brother
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W. Johnson
Washington
Walter P. Johnson Jr
Walter
Big Train) Johnson
Johnson
Hodgkin
Walter P Tit
Kennedy Seeks 25 Year Loans To Rebuild Urban Areas
President Kennedy proposes government insured 25 year home improvement loans as a tool against urban blight within an $82 billion housing bill. The plan includes 6 percent max interest and up to $10 000 per unit, plus 40 year loans for moderate income families on an experimental basis.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
Robert C. Weaver
Weaver
FHA
Housar
Neiggle
State Tax Proposals On Sales Cigarettes Are Okayed By Senate Group
Thousands homeless by floods in Iowa as Cedar River rose to record levels. Evansdale and Waterloo faced evacuations and structural damage as water inundated hundreds of homes and expected to crest near two feet in Waterloo. Red Cross notes shelters, regional floods stretch across multiple states with 1,100 families displaced in Iowa Wisconsin and Louisiana.
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Senate
Associated Press
Iowa
Cedar River
Waterloo
Evansdale
MCA
Wisconsin
Vernon
Crawford
American Red Cross
Washington
Louisiana
Missouri
Minnesota
Kansas
Alabama
Bills Move To Senate Floor In Tax and Aid Plan
Senate Finance Committee approved bills to lower the base sales tax for small purchases and levy a 6 cent per pack cigarette tax to raise 14.5 million for local governments. The sales tax would exempt restaurant meals under a dollar and funds would back Gov Tawes welfare and education aid for Baltimore City and counties. The package also includes an 18.23 million capital improvements plan financed by bonds and state property tax, plus 500 thousand for Assateague Island bridge, 550 thousand for parks land acquisition, 64 thousand for a state police gym, and 78 thousand to rebuild a prison wall.
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Annapolis
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Assateague Island
Department of Forests and Parks
Gunpowder
Seneca Creek
Patuxent River
Maryland
Public Schools Close Thursday For Easter
Public schools will begin Easter vacation at noon Thursday while parochial students start today. Banks and the local employment office close Friday for Good Friday. Warm weather boosts outdoor activity as the area records a high of 76 at the airport and a 60 degree forecast for today. Precipitation yesterday brought the monthly total above normal.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Named To Planning Commission In Frederick County
Garland L. Guyton, former mayor of Burkitsville, named to complete the unexpired term of Noah E. Kefauver Jr. on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Kefauver resigned to join the Sanitary Commission for Frederick County. Guyton, 52, is a Republican and State Roads Commission employee. The commission includes Ban Wight as chairman and other officers, with efforts to keep the group nonpartisan.
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Garland L. Guyton
Burkitsville
Noah E. Kefauver Jr
Planning and Zoning Commission
Kefauver
Sanitary Commission
Frederick County
Ban Wight
Thomas Crum
Howard Quinn
Delbert S. Null
Board of County Commissioners
Nefauvers
Democratic Board of County Commissioners
Guyton
Burkitsville Raritan Club
Maryland
Raritan National
Independent Retail Grocers Association
Guinons
Genera Merchandise
Church of the Brethren
Burkittsville
State Roads Commission
Maryland Woman Killed Five Hurt In Two Car Crash
A Maryland woman died and five others were injured in a two car collision at the U S 13 and Delaware 16 intersection near Greenwood. Victim is Eunice Martin 69 of Desion Maryland. Injured include Nancy A. Martin 42 and Georgeanna Jester 58 of Denton and Robert Conner 16 and Jane Conley 13 of Greenwood plus Raymond Armone 21 passenger in Conley car. Armone a Naval Air Station Oceana serviceman was taken to Dover Air Force Base Hospital.
Five Years for 25-Cent Dallas Robbery Leader
In Dallas Texas District Judge J Frank Wilson sentenced 17 year old John D Collins to five years in prison for leading a gang that robbed children on school yards. A school official said 12 youngsters were robbed of small change at Sequah Junior High School last September 28.
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Dallas
Tex
J. Frank Wilson
John D. Collins
Tas
Sequaah
Nast
Anti Missile Defense Five Years Away
President Kennedy chooses not to request funds to start limited Nike Zeus production, delaying anti-missile defense for at least five years. Congress remains open to adding funds this year, with Sen. Strom Thurmond urging expedited development and production. The Eisenhower era views on radar and computer parts influence linger in Kennedy’s defense budget.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Capitol Hill
Strom Thurmond
D-S.c
Congress
Eisenhower
Herbert F. York
Pentagon
York
Wee Women Embrace Quiet Breaths Over Hi-Fi Sound
A brief note reports on a group known as Wee Women who prefer the natural sound of musicians breathing to artificial Hi-Fi. The smaller ensemble values subtle live details over loud playback.
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U. S
Theodore Dalluse
Mansato
Minn
Dalluge
JFK
Planning Commission
Garland L. Gurton
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