Heat Wave Grips Nation With New Daily Highs
The heat wave persisted across the country with temperatures in the 90s and 100s from Maine to Texas. Power outages affected New York City as millions suffered through extreme humidity and heat. Sessions of afternoon storms offered brief relief while southeastern states faced severe thunderstorms and intense heat.
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Associated Press
Duggett
Calif
Las Vegas
Nev
Georgia
Florida
Texas
Michigan
Appalachians
Atlantic
Plains
Mississippi River
Maine
Washington
New England
Boston
New York City
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Nebraska
Montana
Vth
Imperial and
Valentine
Neb
Philip, D
Bismarck
Maryland
Waldorf
Philadelphia
State Income Tax Refunds Await Many
A long list of residents from Hagerstown and nearby towns shows numerous taxpayers awaiting state income tax refunds. The notice mentions addresses in Hagerstown, Williamsport, Keedysville, and surrounding areas, including several Route and box numbers. Also noted is a separate report about Paper Creek, where a fish kill occurred due to a flash event, stressing immediate Game Department sampling and public participation in water testing.
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William P. Rhodes
S. Potomac St
Hagerstown
Ivan K. Saville
S. Press
Schaftenaker
East J Avenue
Mary J. Seale
Ric
Williamsport
Alfred R. Shives
RFD
William T. Smith
Rte
Cox
C. J. Snyfier
Clear Spring
Darlene M. Swales
Franklin St
Clarence FB
Vanorshiie
Hox
Magerstown
Papeth Creek
Game Department
Pag Ple
New York Power Failure Traps Thousands In Darkness
A widespread blackout across Manhattan and the East Side left streets crowded as residents lit candles and read by dim light. Stores sold candles at high demand. ABC TV canceled programs while newsrooms burned by candlelight. The outage halted refrigeration, closed venues, and drove people to read papers or gather outside in the dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
Wendy
County commissioners reject request for more assessors
Frederick County officials clash over adding assessors and support staff as Washington County grows. Clopper argues staff salaries fall on the county, while opponents say workload and pay scales do not justify new hires. Four commissioners vote down the request, delaying training until midyear.
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Frederick County
Washington County
Clopper
Lem Kirk
Sagek
Kirk
John Easterday
Presiden
George Forkler
Notable deaths across nations mark losses in education and industry
International educator Ernest Jarkh aged 14 is listed among the deceased alongside Philadelphia CBS executive Joseph J. Connolly 46 and historian Jacques Bardoux 84. Dr Studer 90, YMCA leader, and Roy Cross 70, builder of a World War II Army tank stabilizer, are also reported. Departures span Urach Germany to Nashua New Hampshire with ties to Columbia University and Westinghouse.
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Associated Prom New York
Apintir
Ernest Jarkh
Agd Munday
Columbia University
Urach
Germany
Philadelphia
APY
Joseph J. Connolly
Columbia Broadcasting System
WCAU
Jacques Baredoux
Dwerdit
AL G. Stider
YMCA
UMG
Detroit
MCA
Studer
Anl
Montreal
Midson
Roy HL Cross
Cross
Nashua
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Bar Life Surges as Manhattan Blackout Hits Night Scene
Manhattan bars faced a citywide power outage yet saw a surge in patrons and profit. Bartenders improvised with candles and makeshift lighting while jukeboxes and refrigeration failed. West Side streets lit like outdoor parties as customers embraced the blackout as festive. Local grocers sold candles and canned goods to meet demand. In amid candlelight, staff and patrons adapted, turning the outage into a bustling, spirited evening.
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Gerald Miller
New York
Hattan
Rency
Blant
Ciehrabms
Radio
TEV
Broadway
Amsterdam Avenue
Eden
Northwest Quakes Prompt Policy On Holidays And Nuisances
A seismic report notes Northwest tremors from a 7.8 magnitude quake and references a 1957 event. The county board considers a nuisance law requiring buildings post 1957 to move 500 yards back from the coast. Officials discuss injunctions to curb nuisance after earthquakes disrupted sleep and daily life.
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Board
Sity
California
San Franz
Cisco
George Fockler
First Week Of Good Weather Helps Farmers Make Hay
Maryland and Delaware farmers had a week of clear weather enabling haymaking though tomatoes and some crops still suffered from wet soils and rain damage. Sweet corn was in full swing. about 65 percent of processing acreage had been picked. yields varied by area. Weather and harvest progress were reported across the Delmarva Peninsula with continued concerns about watermelons and peaches in nearby counties.
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College Wark
Maryland
Delaware
Souhern Maryland
Delmar
Cecil County
Ideas for Im balance of gasoline tax dollars urged
In Hagerstown the Teen Club and YMC A asked the city to reexamine the distribution of state gasoline tax funds. The county suggested giving up nearly half of the 40 percent it now receives, arguing the state keeps 50 percent and should fund road programs and related mileage. The plan would reallocate the remaining 20 percent among counties, citing urban and rural disparities and the need for better water and road projects.
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Jerome B. Wolff
di- Ywca
Balti
Hiefer
Alee Abe
Christian H. Kahl
Baltimore County
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Montgomery
Prince Georges Coursties
Faltimore County
DuPont Declares Interim Dividend
DuPont de Nemours and Co Inc reports an interim dividend declaration from Wilmington Delaware. The AP dispatch notes corporate actions and scheduling details for shareholders.
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DuPont
Wilmington, del
E. 7 adePont de
Nemoirs and Co., Inc
Judge Won't Set Aside Big Verdict
Maine and Lak dividend measures, $1.50 per common share, payable Oct. 24 to stockholders of record Oct. 9. Calin B. Smith, 52, of Charlotte, N.C., injured in a bus truck collision June 25, 1957, with Safeway Trails Inc and Trailgews of New England Inc. The jury verdict for personal injuries remains upheld. Judge Carter notes the case’s severity warrants a large award.
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Old Lake
State of Maine
L. Oie
Calin B
Smith
Charlotte
N.C
Safeway Trails Inc
Trailgews of
New England Inc
PuPont
Earland
Robert A. Nellings
Carter
Prayer Day Hymn of Light and Strength in Faith
A devotional prayer invoking Almighty God to reveal presence in souls and grant steadfast strength. The appeal asks eyes opened to see divine power and glory around us, seeking Christ as light, salvation, and refuge in weakness and weariness. Signed by John Suthertant Bonnell of Fifth Hull Presbyterian Church.
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Marstal
Jesus Christ
John Suthertant Bonnell
Fifth ‘Ead Presbyterian Church
House Opposes Red China in U N Seating Vote
The House rejected seating Red China in the United Nations, voting 363 to 2. The record cites Washington state as a backdrop to the debate. The note mentions Masato in 1952 and a climate of disarray over recognition of the nation.
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House
U.N. Washington
Washington State
Masato
United Nations
Bellingham Bay
Sugar in urine and football safety answers
The discussion explains that sugar in urine mainly signals potential trouble but blood sugar levels determine diabetes more reliably. It notes renal diabetes can show sugar in urine without high blood sugar and highlights urine tests as convenient but secondary to blood tests. It also considers whether a 14 year old should play tackle football, emphasizing matched age size and supervised school play while noting risks.
Nightly TV Highlights and Movie Lineup Featured
A dense program listing covers The Wilh Woman, Sugarfoot, Steve Canyon, Truth panel, Wyatt Earp, Dr Mike, Seen from the Yest, The Ribbleman, and The Naked City. Schedule notes host shows, guest stars, and film concepts across afternoon and evening slots with character notes and episode themes.
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Mal Rogers
Lfe
Eltisena
Hatchingalece
Nulgt
Steve Canyon
Dean Fredericks
Korea
Hud Chilyet
Polly Wergen
Nitty Carlisle
Tom Paston
Don Ameche
Jinmie Rodgers
Celoric
Alolly Bre
the Treniers
Bobby Brandt
Harry Reser
Wyatt Earp
Hugh Savin
Earp
Texas
Natlaw
Hi Indian Fread
Mr. Cousin
My. Strother
Keith Andan
Mike
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Buonsvora
Alma M. Hollar
N. Conococheague St
Wika M. Hallaman
W. Potomac St
Delores
A. Horne
Wagerstown
Larry Jakubowski
P.O. Box
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Rte. 1
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Robert D
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Joan M. Mayne
R.F.D
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Antic Lam
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C&p Telephone Co
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Yelelawstone National Park
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Tenn
Baise
Idaho
Skaha Lake
British Columbia
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Potter
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Halehaven
Sun High
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Hale
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Baltimore County Interests
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Wood Lawn Drive
George Wood
Robert Longanecke
Y.M.C
Service Dept
Rogers
Rogers Jewelry CO
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Delvale
Brest
P.O
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Middlekauff’s Drug Store
N. Potomac ST
Guiding Light
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Susie
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Amos and Andy
Woody Woodpecks
Popeye
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Pac Yesday
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AMS
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Sam & Friends
Three Stooges
Amos & Andy
Douglas Edwards
Shariff
Cochise
O'Clack
Phil Silvers
Cantonball
Whitlyhirtle
Northwest Paneage
Sugarfoot
Crusadar
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Stave Canyon
Wyat Earp
Jimmie Rodgers
Chicago
Spotlight Playhouse
Bob Cummings
North
Naked City
Andy Williams
Ore Step
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Stelkes
Norman Vincent Pasle
Dickinson & Jo
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Yast
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Ribleman
Chuck Connors
Bethany
Mark
Playhouse Johns
Cummings Gil
John Melntire
Teather Vex
Altos Walk
Andy Williame
Boye Gorme
Met Torme
Mr. Ballantine
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Frederick Streat
Harshman’s
Motorola
Wash
St. Ree Ssr
Mars Opticians
Zenith
Summit Avenue
Wyands
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