NOL Tests Underwater Warhead Experiments at Dickerson Quarry
Naval Ordnance Laboratory conducts two week underwater warhead tests at Dickerson quarry. Tests occur only underwater with no blast risk, while improvements like parking and access roads are added. Quarry leased from Hyro-Space Research, then from O.W. Anderson, amid town speculation.
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Naval Ordnance Laboratory
Dickerson
An Nol
Hyro - Space Research Corporation
the Research Corporation
O.W. Anderson
Navy quarry near Dickerson tests deemed not dangerous
A nearby quarry off Dickerson Church Road is conducting top secret testing, though a spokesman says it is not dangerous or top secret. Guards are on 24 hour duty and signs warn people away. The site has seen three drownings in recent years, including a boy who died just before a quarantine began. Navy scientists note the quarry reaches 70 feet in places.
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Dickerson Charch Road
Dickerson
Aple
Arene
Navy
Reflections of Women of the Bible at W S C S meet
Bolivar Harpers Ferry report monthly W S C S program Reflections of Women of the Bible with special music by Velma Olt and Laverne Harrison A pin for 50 years service to the church to Mrs Harry Eackles. Dinner guests at Mrs G E Webb's include C L Sexton Minnie Virts Daisie Edmondson Ethel Edwards and Mary Palmer. John Whitehair and wife announce birth of their son at Charles Town General Hospital. Visitors to William Henretta home described.
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G.E. Webb
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry
W.S.C.S
Velma Olt
Laverne Harrison
Harry Eackles
C.L. Sexton
Loudoun Heights
Minnie Virts
Daisie Edmondson
Ethel Edwards
Harpers Ferry
Mary Palmer
Bolivar
John Whitehair
Charles Town General Hospital
William Henretta
Local Social Notes Mention Visitors From Several Towns
Tuesday listing shows Mrs. Charles Fletcher and daughter Mamie Folks and children of Chadds Ford Pa visiting J W Ramsdill and family. Joan Lawriesce of Del mar N Y visited. Anne Littleton stayed with Garry Viands in Columbus Ga. Mr and Mrs Rince Billy and children visited John Haeffer. Dinner guests at Grover Thompson's included Leon Edwards Annie Deihl Bettie Jackson LeRoy Beans family and others. Tomatoes abundant while potato crop failed due to heat and drought.
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Charles Fletcher
Mamie Folks
Chadds Ford
Joan Lawriesce
Delmar
N.Y
J.W. Ramsdill
Ramsdill
Anne Littletown
Dalston
Anne Littleton
Garry Viands
Columbus
Rince Billy
Wheaton
John Haeffer
Grover Thompson
Charles Town
Leon Edwards
Annie Deihl
Bettie Jackson
Williamsport
LeRoy Beans
Round Hill
Elizabeth Rogers
Baltimore
C.L. Sexton
Minnie Virts
Harpers Ferry
Kennedy Wins Democratic Nomination for New York Senate
New York AP reports Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy won the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator from New York by a large margin. He pledged to continue the work of his late brother President John F. Kennedy and launched his campaign with a strong ovation on stage.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S
Jearty
John F. Kennedy
Modern Home Water Softening Helps Hard Water Soften
Howard Hartman explains hard water minerals cling to fabrics and skin, making clothes look dingy and feel stiff. A home water softening unit neutralizes hardness for easier washing, better soap efficiency, and a cleaner result. For a free analysis, call 662-1121 or visit Hamilton Avenue & South Street location.
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Pearance
Fa- Howard Hartman
Weillbries
Brothers
Hamilton Avenue
Kennedy defeats Stratton to win New York Senate nomination
Kennedy easily defeats Rep. Samuel Stratton by 968 to 153 to win the Democratic nomination over Keating’s stand in New York. Keating, 64, renominated by Republicans, attacked Kennedy in his concession with a pledge to back Johnson against Goldwater. A Conservative candidate, Henry Paolucci, rounds out the field. In Addis Ababa, Diallo Telli says all 34 OAU members will attend an extraordinary Congo session. In Moscow, Prof. Nikolai Yelanski, noted Soviet surgeon, dies at 70. Vancouver zoo welcomes a honey-loving bear captured near Prince Rupert.
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Kennedy
Kenneth B. Keating
Keating
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Sevett
Henry Paolucci
Ponent
Samuel S. Strattont
Amsterdam
Stratton
Keatie
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
New York
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Scott Key Distributors, Inc
North Market Street
Lata
Madras
Dacron
Penney’s
Frederick
N. Y
Saunseas
Saimod
Guvhoiy
Jaguaydas
Mars Opticians
West Second St
du Pont
Reiamess
Frederick Brick Works. Inc
East South St
Moscow
Nikolai Yelanski
Soviet Union
Izvestia
Vancouver
Stanley Park Zoo
Prince Rupert
B. C
Modern Pharmacy
Pearre’s
South Market St
Seiberling Rated
Melvin M. Englen
Carroll St
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