Wreckers Face Slump in Silver Marble Columns Market
In Washington County, wreckers lament shrinking demand for salvaged materials like marble columns and bathtubs. Industry veterans, led by Bill Hetzer Jr and C William Hetzer Sr, describe wrecking as a targeted craft reliant on precise demolition methods. Salvage opportunities have dwindled as prices fall and insurance becomes mandatory for owners and wreckers alike.
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Eeeseey
Mitchell
Bill Hetzer, Jr
William Hetzer
Bond Bill Wins Okay Of Senate
Senate leaders voiced confidence after a large Senate majority backed a $200 million bond issue to fund repairs and government projects. The plan, negotiated with Sen. George D. Aiken, aims to free the capital from unsafe conditions while supporting peacekeeping costs abroad.
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Senate
Cee
Kennedy
Hagerstown
Congo
Middle East
White House
Assen Tiations
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Wrecking debate over debris sites and UN stance
Wrecker work requires locating power lines gas mains water pipes and utilities. Hetzer notes knowledge of both teardown and construction. Debate involves Sen Bourke Hickerlooper GOP policy group and a plan to place debris after short term loans. Dirksen mocks $10 million cost and defends UN role amid specious compromise claims.
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Ares
Sen. Bourke B. Hickerlooper
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Atkoen
Oznune
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Hal
Tiinais
Roman L. Hruska
R-Neb
Dirksen
United Nations
Jaz
Foundation of
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It's Now Lt. Col. Alan Habercom
Lt. Col. Alan I. Habercom promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel by mutual U.S. Army Engineers unit near Heidelberg Germany. Habercom, 32, a 1935 Hagerstown High School valedictorian, son of Guy B. Habercom of Decatur Georgia and Mrs. J. D. Habercom of Alexandria Virginia, is a World War II and German War veteran. His sister Mrs. Patrick Duffy of Funkstown Beaver Creek Rd. announced the promotion.
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Als
Patrick Duffy
Funkstown
Beaver Creek Rd
Alan I. Habercom
Habercom
Hagerstown High School
Army Engineers
Heidelberg
Germany
Guy B. Habercom
Decatur
Ata
Berlin talks drag on as Khrushchev pushes separate peace plan
U S envoy views Berlin stalemate with Moscow. Rusk and Gromyko have brief talks at the United Nations and in Mascot. Khrushchev threatens a separate peace treaty in East Germany to legitimize the East German regime, while no deadline is set and no Western deal claimed. The Berlin air corridor has seen fewer incidents, though officials deny a quid pro quo.
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Berlin
Rusk
Gromyko
United Nations
Thompson II
Mascot
Khrushchev
East Germany
Khruschev
Tost
Geneva
Russia
West Berlin
West Gimany
State Department
Rain And Snow Reported In Areas Today
Service News Melvin L. Scott airman apprentice USN son of Alvin C Scott of Hagerstown Maryland is serving at Naval Air Station Cecil Field Florida The base is a main Navy master jet facility home to several carrier air groups with about 20 jet squadrons deployed with Sixth Fleet aircraft carriers.
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Melvin L. Scott
USN
Alvin C Scott
Rt. 1
Hagerstown
Naval Air Station
Cecil Field
Fla
Navy
Weather and obituaries mix in tangled regional notices
A storm system drenches the eastern half of the nation with heavy rain across the lower Mississippi Valley, while milder temperatures spread from the Plains to the Appalachians. Thunderstorms sweep Louisiana and Mississippi, with weather extending toward Florida and the Pacific coast. In obituary notes, families of Jacob Barnes and relatives in Greencastle and Williamsport are listed, funeral arrangements set for Greenvale, and local civic notices touch on Subic Bay base voter registration and Navy assignments including two Mowery sailors.
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Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Plains
Appalachians
Mississippi Valley
Jackson
McComb. Miss
Pouisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Pacific
Midwest
North Atlantic
Rockies
Blythe
Calif
Girls Club Provides Long Term Help For Local Youth
Focus on class offerings in music dramatics and life skills. Saturday afternoon and evening YMCA sessions run by adult volunteers. The club offers training counseling and self development to girls from low income families, aiming to prepare tomorrow's homemakers. Transportation limits hinder expansion as board pushes for a new home before growing the roster.
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YMCA
Sins Club
Altar Eyo
U.S
South End
Washington Ave
Howard St
Surrey Elementary
Syria Seen Maintaining Its Identity
Cairo reports that President Nasser opposes a tight Syria Egypt merger and favors looser ties while maintaining each nation’s identity. Damascus military leaders also seek unity with other liberated Arab powers, though conditions are set to protect Syria’s dignity.
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Cairo
Syria
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Damascus
Damascus Radio
Milit*tary Command
Alreadt
Jury Still Out in Paterns Charge Today
The jury deliberated this morning in the James Theodore Carbaugh case as he faces paternity allegations involving a 16 year old girl's six month old son. Evidence showed relations during Oct 1960 to Mar 1961, with defense pointing to another possible father and the girl admitting dating another boy in Dec 1960.
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James Theodore Carbaugh
Madison Aye
Carbaugh
Elwood Hauver
Decem ‘Ber
1860
City Planning Commission Authorized Amid Turbulent Ties
The City Planning Commission was authorized by the mayor and council in a vote amid debate over Syria ties and Nasser era influence. A plebiscite to test public opinion on foreign alignment was urged, with delays sought to ensure genuine expression and minimize political risk. The action aligns with broader urban renewal plans.
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Hagerstown
Rannail
Suse Aman
Alepn Sat
Nasser
Maryland
Arab Republic
Syrai
U.A.H. Forte
Wa Rebar
Syria
Geutotiman
Ayor
Chiro
Alves
Tawes Outlines Maryland Seafood Revival Plan
Governor Tawes addressed over 500 supporters in Cambridge, detailing a state driven effort to revive Maryland’s seafood industry. He cited a record seed-oyster planting program and 306000 bushels of seed oysters planted recently as evidence the rehabilitation is within reach. He urged end to name calling and warned that polemics could hurt the party.
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Associated Press
Tawes
Maryland
David Hume
George Mahoney
Baltimore
Hume
Lausrters
Ing
Mahaney
Awes
Cambridge
Democratic Party
Rome Paper Recasts Liz Taylor Film Plot and Storm Claims
A Rome newspaper swaps the Eddie Fisher Elizabeth Taylor Mahoney cast amid a political watermen dispute in Maryland. It mocks a governor and claims a sensational insurance cover-up as Baylon Hume is cited. The piece also notes a tidal storm and a space topic about a missing planet with astronomers discussing minor planets.
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Rome
Eddie Fisher
Elizabeth Tay- Mahoney
Hor
Othe Payet
Nishard Baron
Lems
Maryland
Watermen
Ie Airs
Hume
Mont- Capal Ft
Ooomery County
Tawes
Vilaims
Joseph Mankiewicz
Douglass Sears
Jarq
Baylon Hume
Taylor
Baltimore
Mahoney
Vally
Weal-Ty
Jupiter
Cellalion
Mahoney Television
Pearance
Aste- Mahoney
Prayer Today Our Father by Nelson Jr at Brook Baptist Church
Prayer urges conformity to God's standards through faith and knowledge of God's word. The speaker from Mopas lait Brook Baptist Church credits Jesus Christ and appeals for grace and dependence on God in prayer. The text includes names and location details.
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Jesus Christ
Agile
Gel
Gost
Raven
Dotson M. Nelson, Jr
Birmingham, Ann
Mopas Lait Brook Baptist Church
County Native Dies Thursday
Local obituary notes the death of a Montgomery County native from Gaithersburg who began as a telegraph operator and advanced to a post office and railroad clerk career. Born near Paterstown and educated in Keedysville, he attended Potts Short-Hand College and earned a Masons degree. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Gaithersburg Methodist Church.
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Galtherstucg
Washington County
Keedysville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tollgate House
Antietam
Paterstown
German Town
Mel
Potts Short
Williamsport
BH & O
Cumberland
Antietam Lodge
Kecnysvire
Ife Nadree
Montgomery County
Methodist Church
Gaithersburg
Man Dies After Raid At Lodge Hall Card Game
Los Angeles police broke up two card games at a lodge hall on Thursday. Officers seized two pots totaling 13.24 and arrested 14 men on suspicion of gambling. One man, Harry Kravite, who claimed a long record, questioned officers as he faced possible charges.
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Los Angeles
Harry
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