Special Meet For State Group Sets Agenda
Members of the State Association of the County Commissioners will hold a special meeting November 3 at Carvel Hall Annapolis to draft recommendations for the 1961 General Assembly session. Key topics include tax redistribution local income tax school salaries and land amendments with officials meeting November 2 to review the county platform and legislative committee proposals.
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State Association of the County Commis
Carvel Hall
Annapolis
General Assembly
Delbert S. Null
Null
Stella Werner
Montgomery
H. T. Slaughter
Talbot
Dale Anderson
Baltimore
John Rowan
John L. Sullivan
Charles Howard Leaverton
Kent
Allen Long
Somerset
Xail
A. Irvin Renn
Mehrl
Coldest Night Of Fall Expected In Frederick County
Gripped by icy winds and snow squalls, Frederick County braces for a cold night with gusts up to 33 mph and temperatures dropping to around 28 degrees possibly marking the coldest fall reading locally. Forecasters expect winds to ease slightly but remain chilly tonight.
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Frederick County
Iton
Area Boys Held In Las Vegas Wanted By California Police
Two Frederick County juveniles held in Las Vegas on an attempted burglary face possible detainers by California authorities tied to armed California robberies. Local state police cited delays awaiting western state actions, with federal charges possible for possessing a sawed off shotgun. One suspect, Terry Lee Avian, is in custody and reportedly linked to an armed California robbery. Hylan remains in local custody for initial proceedings.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Frederick County
Henry I. Stafford
California
Stafford
West Coast
Terry Lee Avian
RFD 1
Mt. Airy
Fao
Hylan
Fry
Hylan Held For Grand Jury in county burglaries
Grand jury to determine Hylan's role in several county burglaries. Three counts grand larceny and three of breaking and entering allege thefts from Cloverleaf Diner Braddock Heights Bowling Alloys and Duke's Restaurant with losses including tobacco chewing gum and vending machine take. Bond set at 500 per charge. prior California-linked flight noted. Other arrestees include three juveniles with two captured in Las Vegas Nevada. Court reports a confession and related testimony in ongoing investigations.
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Byron Thompson
Terry Lee Hylan
Hylan
Braddock Heights
Braddock
Duke's
California
Las Vegas
Nev
Henry Stafford
Nevada
San Diego
Calif
Mexico
Ilan
Flex
Baltimore
RFD
Mt. Surry
Stafford
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
Dence
Renas Gluck Jr
Harry Smith
Ghick
Paul M. Shoemaker
Thelma Fisher
Casper Sti
Stine
Six Killed In House Blaze In West Virginia
In Parkersburg West Virginia a frame house fire in the early hours killed a 47 year old mother Patricia Ann McWilliams and four of her children plus an infant granddaughter Brenda Lee King three months. Father Roy McWilliams saved Connie six and Samuel four. The dead include Robert Newton ten Johnny Michael nine Billy Joe eight and Brenda King three months. The mother cared for the baby as the parents William and Mrs King were at work.
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Parkersburg
W.va
Roy McWilliams
Connie
Samuel
McWilliams
Patricia Ann
Robert Newton
Johnny Michael
Billy Joe
Brenda Lee King
Hallowe'en Parade Plans Completed
Plans have been completed for the annual Hallowe'en parade organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Eight divisions form the route from Seventh Street north to Court Square with a 8 p.m. march down Market Street, awarding $1000 in prizes and final judging at the armory. Parade marshals Donald Gaver and Aiton Bennett lead, with county officials and numerous local groups to participate along West Seventh and West Ninth streets.
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Hallowe'en
Chamber of Commerce
Seventh Street
Market
All Saints
Saints
Court
Court Square
West Church
North Court
Donald Gaver
Aiton
Bennett
M Marshall
West Seventh Street
Glen Haffer
Harry A. Harper
West Ninth Street
Paul R. Wisner
Chambersburg
Drum and Bugle Corps
Sharpsburg
William Myers
Donald C. Whitworth
Gaithersburg High School
Pleasant Valley Pta
Bank of the Junior Fire Company
New Market Fire Company
Elks Band
Civil Air Patrol
John C. Douglas
East Ninth Street
Middletown
Boonsboro
American Legion
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Donald R. Col
Girl Scouts to Honor Pioneers at Founders Day
The Frederick County Council of Girls Scouts will host a Founders Day ceremony Sunday at Frederick High School at 3 pm to honor local pioneers. About 50 invitations were issued. founders of first troops, council members, and the first male board member will be recognized. The event marks the Birth Day Years national project with the theme Honor The Past Serve The Future.
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Frederick
Maryland School For the Deaf
Juliette Low
Uner
United States
Alfred Catsail
James Stickler
Walkersville
Carl Shaw
August Selckmann
Ormond Galvin
Brunswick
Eury Gosnell
Robert Comer
Dan Weinberg
Braddock Heights
Jefferson
Myersville
Middletown
Ang
C. Lease B
Vaciuis Ie Astram
Bernard M
Paul Mohery
Judge appoints counsel for robbery suspect Sims
In a brief Circuit Court session Chief Judge Patrick M Schnauffer appointed Wilbur F Sheffield to represent Charles Costello Sims who is jailed on a robbery charge Sims appeared and asked for court appointed counsel He is accused in the robbery of Melvin Martin Martin said he picked up Sims hitchhiking and was robbed near Ridgeville
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Patrick M. Schnauffer
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Charles Costello Sims
Sims
Melvin Martin
Martin
Ridgeville
US Prestige Inquiry Questioned Over CBS Poll Report
The USIA research division allegedly found the Soviet Union ahead in opinions on which country is stronger, per a CBS radio report. George V. Allen declined comment. Senators Kennedy and Fulbright pressed for confirmation. The White House denied a decline in US prestige and said no recent poll exists.
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Hether the Gore
Jo E. Moss
D-Calif
Agency ‘USA
CBS
United States
York Times
USIA
Beii
Soviet Union
George V. Allen
Sen
Jonn F. Kennedy
U.S
J. Wiliam Fulbright
D-Ark
Iend
Bu Ency Jals
White House
Washington
Usia Research Division
Fulbright
Nixon Says Downer acting o Is Dangerous
Vice President Richard M. Nixon criticizes Sen. Joan F. Kennedy in a campaign clash, accusing her of downgrading the United States to win the election. He pledges renewed vigilance as the race enters a final stretch with attacks over America’s prestige. Later, a quiet New York trading session notes uncertain market support.
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Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
America
Joan F. Kennedy
Mari‘ta
Ohio
W.vaine
Ud Aline
Kennedy
United States
Sen. Kennedy
New York
City Banks See One Million Rise in Deposits Since Last Year
Frederick's four city banks report total deposits at Oct 3 rising to 67.08 million from 65.68 million at year start. Farmers and Mechanics-Cizens National leads with capital up to 1.375 million and total assets near 44.78 million, while Western Maryland Trust shows savings up, Fredericktown Savings slips in profits, and Frederick County National Bank grows loans and assets.
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Frederick City
Farmers and
Mechanics-Citizens National Bank
I Fredericktown Savings Institution
West Maryland Trust Company
Frederick County National Bank
Ial
Western Maryland Trust Company
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Farmers and Mechanics-Citizens National Bank
Iity
Frederictown Savings Institution
Farmers and Mechanics
Citizens National Bank
Burglars Captured At Inn After Nighttime Break-In
State Police arrested Archie Pack and Ernest Eby after they allegedly broke into Wilcom's Inn at Route 735 and 80. The men, found hiding inside with $356 in change, face breaking and entering and larceny charges. The Wilcom family, nearby residents, detained the suspects until troopers arrived.
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Wilcom
Archie Earl Pack
Ernest Paul Eby
Twin Arch Road
Airy
Charles Wilcom
Wilecoms
Joseph Gallen
Robert Grimes
Kirby
Pawnment Institution
Pack
Breathedsville
Gallen
Macaroni Plant Destroyed By Fire
A large macaroni plant in Lebanon suffered a severe fire in the early pre-dawn hours causing damages estimated at over a million dollars. Two firefighters were injured when a hook and ladder truck overturned at the scene. The furnace of the factory and adjacent equipment were destroyed by the blaze.
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Macaroni
Lebanon
Kennedy Says Nixon Raised False Issue in Illinois Campaign
In Chicago suburbs Kennedy charged Nixon fueled fears of federal control over education funding. He cited a failed February vote in the Senate on a bill for federal construction and teacher salaries, accusing Nixon of blocking reconsideration. Kennedy stressed no federal controls exist in current programs and highlighted aid to 3,500 districts as evidence. Also, Jackie Jennings, once a wild man, was recaptured after a jail escape in Virginia.
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Illinois
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Chicago
Richard Y. Nixon
Carpentersville
Ilinois
Nixon
Senate
I Mion
Congress
Pulaski
Jackie Jennings
Desperado Ana
Claytor Lake
Cuba Confiscates Most Valuable American Firms
Havana AP: Fidel Castro's government nationalizes 167 firms in Cuba in retaliation for the U S embargo, excluding Moa Bay Mining Co. and the Guantanamo base. About 213 American subsidiaries remain, many small, with total value likely under $25 million. Compensation to owners is to come from sugar proceeds, amid declining U S purchases.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
U States
U.S
Moa Bay Ming Co
Moa Bay
Castro
Washington
Moa Bay Mining Co
Sears Roebuck
Woolworth's
Nicaro Nickel
Guantanamo
United States
Squirrel Hunter Bags Monkey in Odd Report
James Souders, 15, son of John Souders, reportedly shot a small animal he mistook for a monkey after an earlier chase. The incident, tied to a local yard, ends with the animal identified as a monkey by authorities. In Cincinnati, Gabe Paul resigned as vice president and general manager of the Reds, moving to the Houston Sports Association newly granted NL franchise.
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James Souders
John Souders
Sounders
Jay
Cincy GM
RESIG
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gabe Paul
Asice
Cincinnati Reds
Basebach
Hewall
Houston Sports Association
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Hallowe’en
Girl Scouts
First Troops
House Group
Downer
Wilcom’s
Fort Ritchie
Kenneth Warren
Skunk Hollow Road
Sabillasville
Bethel Church
Kelso West
Cascade
U. S
Squirrel Hunter
Niewsea Peo Herhiye
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