Oriskany Fire Kills 43 as Carrier Damaged in Viet Nam
Fire swept the US aircraft carrier Oriskany off the North Vietnamese coast, killing 43 officers and men and injuring sixteen. The blaze, starting in a flare locker, spread across five decks, destroying two helicopters and damaging many aircraft. The ship heads to Subic Bay for repairs as an investigation begins. Commander Johnson visited troops in Viet Nam during the crisis. The incident prompted could escalate US strikes against North Viet Nam.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Oriskany
Johnson
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
Navy
Gulf of Tonkin
U. S
North Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Subic Bay
Philippines
Hunting Creek Debate Set November 22 in Annapolis
A hearing on state plans to dam Hunting Creek near Thurmont at Cunningham Falls State Park drew sharp testimony from advocates of preservation and support for water recreation. State officials say the 44 acre impoundment would maintain trout habitat and meet recreation needs in Catoctin Mountain Park. The hearing was resumed after a notice issue and will reconvene November 22 at the State Office Building.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Loring Hawes
State Department of Water Resources
State Office
State Department of Forests and Parks
Spencer P. Ellis
Del
William M. Houck
D-Frederick
Cunningham Falls State Park
Thurmont
Hunting Creek
Els
Houck
Catoctin Mountain
County Seeks Engineer Advice on Road Sleeves Project
Frederick County Commissioners voted to seek an engineer’s recommendation before paying for three sewer sleeve crossings in the U S 340 bed between Frederick and Feaga ville. The body also approved its $5,750 share of another sleeve crossing near Interstate 70, with cost split with the city. The three sleeves between Frederick and Jefferson are county funded only. Haver construing sleeves would allow future sewage lines.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Feagaville
Jefferson
Haver
YMCA Builds Character Through Youth Programs on Market Street
United Appeal funded agency operates from a new North Market Street building offering activities for ages eight to seniors. Programs target elementary to high school groups with an emphasis on character growth over skill. Dances attract large junior high crowds. scholarships ensure free memberships for those in need.
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YMCA
North Market Street
United Appeal
Montgomery Ward Opens New Store in Frederick
The Montgomery Ward Catalog Store at the Frederick Shopping Center opens Thursday at 9 30 a.m. with Frederick Mayor John A. Derr and other dignitaries in attendance. Pictures accompany the page 5 coverage.
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Montgomery Ward
Frederick
John A. Derr
Halloween Parade Promises Best Ever Frederick Event
Nearly 60 units including 17 bands 12 floats and several drum and bugle corps will march Monday in Frederick for the annual Halloween parade led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The route runs North Market Street south to Bentz Street with host Frederick High School Band not competing for prizes. Trick or treating is set for 6 to 8 pm for children under 14.
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Frederick
Junior Chamber of Commerce
North Market Street
Market
Seventh Street
Frederick High School
Thomas Johnson
Charles V. Main
Market Street
Patrick Street
West Patrick
Bentz Street
Armecry
Chef Main
Main
City Hall
Regional Jail Proposal Prompts Skepticism in Frederick County
Republican candidate Jos eph H Hahn Jr proposed a regional jail for Frederick and Carroll counties to bolster the Frederick Carroll district. Sheriff Horace Alexander was skeptical and said he would study the plan before commenting. The idea follows three jail breaks at Frederick County Jail and Carroll County Grand Jury calls for a new jail, reflecting cross county needs.
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Frederick
Carroll
Joseph H. Hahn Jr
Frederick-Carroll
Hahn
Frederick County
Horace Alexander
Alexander
Carroll County
Grand Jury
People From Outer Space Reported In Silver Spring
A Silver Spring housewife says she has seen talked with and photographed beings she identifies as visitors from another world. Staff writer Lee Baylin interviewed Madeleine Rodeffer. her account places outsiders as friendly non terrestrial beings. Page 26 of today’s News features the story.
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Silver Spring
Outer Space
Lee Baylin
Madeleine Rodeffer
President Johnson Praises Troops in Secret Vietnam Visit
President Johnson flew to Cam Ranh Bay, met thousands of U S troops, pinned medals, signed autographs, and delivered an emotional speech. He urged Westmoreland’s commanders to “come home with that coonskin on the wall” and stressed American resolve to defend freedom and security in Vietnam.
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Cam Ranh Bay
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Viet Nam
America
Election Issue Voters To Rule On Solons' Salaries
Maryland voters will decide November 8 whether legislators may set their own pay and whether the state treasurer's salary should move from the constitution to legislative control. Proposals include raising the governor's pay from 15000 to 25000 and altering session length. The measure reflects long running debates over legislative compensation and expenses.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Geeral Assembly
Gov. Tawes
Viet Cong Hit Hard In Coast Battle Near Saigon
U S air cavalry and supporting planes roared through a two hour coast battle 110 miles northeast of Saigon against an estimated 150 Viet Cong. Forty eight enemy fighters were killed and two captured as U S helicopters faced losses with one downed and two crew wounded.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S
U.S
South
Viet Nam
1St Cavalry
Amrmobie
Phan Thiet
Binh Thuan
U S Rocket Engine Breaks Jinx at Cape Kennedy
At Cape Kennedy the Atlas Centaur rocket achieved a double ignition in space and launched a dummy Surveyor toward deep space. The event marked a hydrogen fueled engine breakthrough with the Centaur managing two engine firings in weightless space after a 23 minute coast.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Space Agency
Communications Satellite Corp
Comsat
Pacific
North America
Hawaii
Southeast Asia
Stock Market Opens Higher Amid Steel Stock Rally
New York stocks fluctuated with steels leading early gains as the market moved higher in fairly active trading. Investors watched steel shares for direction while broader indices showed tentative strength.
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New York
Ap) — Steels
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Big US
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Charles Derr
Rodger Divens
Sue Phebus
East Patrick Street
Fenesce
Divens
Charlottesville
Phebus
Rosenfeld Realty Company of Washington
West Seventh Street
Weolco Department Store
F. W. Woolworth Company
Harry A. Rosenfeld Jr
Horn and
Horn
White Coffee Pot
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Aise
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