Wally Butts Awarded 3.06 Million Verdict in Libel Suit
In Atlanta a federal jury awarded Wally Butts 3.06 million dollars in a 10 million libel suit against The Saturday Evening Post. The Post claimed he fixed a football game. The verdict, after about eight hours, found malice in publication and awarded 60 thousand general damages plus 3 million punitive damages.
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Wally Butts
Atlanta
Saturday Evening Post
Post
University of Georgia
Frank Geahany Jr
Court Vollerk
Wally’ Butts
Curtis Publishing Co
Kennedy Plans West Trip To Politicking And Resources
President Kennedy plans a Western swing focused on conservation and natural resources with a stop in Grand Canyon area. Udall and Anderson would join, aiming to showcase political strength in 1964 while evaluating western sites and potential campaign gains.
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Washington
Colorado
Kennedy
Ken
Grand Canyon
Secretary of the Interior
Art L. Udall
Arizona
Kenlwine
Barry Goldwater
Clint P
Derson
Nevada
Mexico
California
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
White House
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Wyoming
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Interior Department
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Ijfalist
Georgia Tech
Tito
Gram Coulee
Bam
County Auditor Expects Deficit Repaid With Surplus
County Auditor Earl Smith told the County Commissioners that Washington County may repay last year’s deficit of 173,418 dollars with a surplus this year. He reported government finances show potential funds to cover the shortfall and end the year in the black.
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Washington County
Earl Smith
Smith
United Fund Seeks 25,000 from County for Public Facilities
Representatives led by Tom Kaylor and John Latimer asked the County Commissioners for 25,000 to support public facilities funded by the United Fund, including foster care by Volunteers of America and playgrounds in multiple towns. Last year the county paid 15,000 for foster care.
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United Fund
Volunteers of America
Tom Kaylor
John Lati
Boonsboro Notary Issue Tangles Local Officials
Boonsboro officials confront a notary conflict after Maryland rules bar holding two offices. County Magistrate Howell Happ says he qualified for no notary post and the state seeks clarity on duties. Amid foster care costs, audits flag misallocated funds as officials call for law changes to ease travel and prevent further mistakes.
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Howell Happ
Boonsboro
Maryland
Happ
Washington County Health
Volunteers of America
Earl
Smith
United
Dalbank
Savage River Dam Helps Potomac Water Rise at Williamsport
Williamsport Water Plant chief William Beard credits Savage River Dam with maintaining river levels despite drought. He notes Williamsport station runs about 1.5 inches above normal and says the dam adds six million gallons daily. Beard cites algae odor in hot weather and muddy influx as the cause when levels surge.
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Potomac River
Williamsport
William Beard
Savage River
Beard
Williamsport Station
Good Rain For Most Of County But More Needed
A thunderstorm yesterday brought variable rainfall across the county. Boonsboro reported 1.75 inches while Bridgeport measured 0.50 inch, with totals at Clear Spring and surrounding areas noting damage including toppled silos and torn sheds. Baltimore recorded 4.37 inches. Weather highs reached 78 to 80, then cooled to 62 overnight.
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Loonsborg
Bridgeport
Boonsboro
Brideport
Mercury
Boonshoro
Clear Spring
Ernest Trum
Clear Spring Rt. 2
Stresa
Earl Dinsmore
County Roads Department
Boyd Rd
Benevola Church Road
Baltimore
Man Held For Grand Jury On Robbery Charge
Jack and Koser, 23, held for grand jury on robbery after preliminary hearing before Magistrate Robert Krtczynski. He also found guilty on failing to obey police orders with a 25 dollar fine or 10 days in jail. McMillan identified Koser as one of two men who beat and robbed him near the Te State Electric Building on Potomac Street. McMillan described a confrontation, a pursuit, and a hospital visit for a lacerated forehead. Roser claimed McMillan bothered him and pushed him away before police arrived.
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Jack & Hoser
Dingse Ave
Robert Krtczynski
Cart N. MacMillan
Summit Ave
Koser
R. Ryland
R. Sullivan
Ryland
McMillan
Roger
Ryand
Roser
Ase
Permits Issued For Buildings By City This Week
City building department issued permits for two porches and two garages this week. Vivian S Oswald to replace a wooden porch and steps at 45 and 47 BH Antietam St valued at 200 dollars. Aldine N Molser Sr to build a side porch at 380 Key Circle valued at 200 dollars. Mrsrene Corsi to build a two car garage at rear of 528 W Wilson Blvd valued at 1600 dollars. Ralph N McClelland Jr to add a garage at 915 Hamilton Tied valued at 1500 dollars. Edward Pussard to demolish a frame storage building at 108 N Mulberry &
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City Building Aspector
Vivian S. Oswald
Antietam St
Aldine N. Molser Sr
Key Circle
Mrsrene Corsi
W. Wilson Blvd
Ralph N. McClelland Jr
Pula
Hamilton
Edward Pussard
Mulberry
Man Dying Of Cancer Faces Murder Charge
Russellville, Ala. A man dying of cancer faces two counts of first degree murder in the slayings of Colbert County Sheriff Herman Cook and Littleville Police Chief Neal Pace. Troy Thornton, 40, of Littleville, was captured Monday after a massive manhunt by more than 300 officers. Thornton was found near the shooting scene as Deputy Ray Murray reported a doctor had told his wife the man had about six months to live. One officer, Donald Fil, remained in fair condition after surgery for a bullet wound in the abdomen.
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Russellville
Ala
API
Troy Thornton
Litteville
Coutxry
Highway Patrol
Thornton
Colbert County
Herman Cook
Littlevils
Neal Pace
Donald Fil
Tnsellville
U Legal
Ray Murray
Thorpton
Bowman Faces Trial Soon In Slashing
Robert Lee Bowiad of 213 E Franklin Sr faces a hearing tomorrow on an assault with intent to maim charge for slashing Roald Wee of 912 Summit Ave with a razor on Blick Dual Highway early Sunday. State's Attorney David K Poole said Bowiad, recently convicted of assault on George Mc Clive of Fayetteville, was ordered remanded to Springfield State Hospital for a mental fitness exam before sentencing. Abbott, improving at Washington County Hospital, suffered severe lacerations.
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Robert Lee Bowiad
E. Franklin Sr
Roald Wee
Summit Ave
David K. Poole
Bowman
Abbott
George McClive
Fayetteville
Springfield State Hospital
Washington County Hospital
Public Rest Rooms Debateed By County Board Annex
County commissioners discussed lavatory facilities for the new Court House Annex and old courthouse. They asked architect Glenn Watkins to study adequacy for public and county employees, noting temporary telephones and locks, and planned changes to judge chambers and office space.
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Washington Court
Sind
Glenn Watkins
County Board
Evan Crossley
Court House
Qld
Crossley
Ies
Watkins
Serry
Mallia
County
Commissioners Office
Weather notes and county forecasts scattered across regions
Cloudy conditions prevail in Washington County with slight temperature changes. Allegany and Garrett Counties see clear skies and warmer temperatures through Wednesday and Thursday. West Virginia reports mostly cloudy nights with lows in the 50s to 60s and partly cloudy, warmer days. Office officials discuss a telephone company project near the new workshop for the blind, with brief mentions of outages and repairs expected in the morning.
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Phu UO le
Countylerstawm
C. & P. Eastern Pennsylvania — Commissioners
thinlFalv
Miners Trapped Deep Underground Reach Communication
Hazleton AP report on rescue efforts for three miners trapped 400 feet underground since Tuesday. Drilling toward a 24 inch escape hole progresses under spotlights as one miner, Louis Bova, remains separated by debris. Officials push to enlarge the bore to surface the men and maintain contact despite limited progress and conflicting drill plans.
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Hazleton
Rescie
Tim
David Fellini
Lutally
Diametec
Louis Boy
Bova
Pattersonville
Anna Pelli
Fallin
Steve Horan
Berlin
Henry Throne
Horan
Doug
H.R. Charmbury
Chirmbury
David Felting
Sheppton
Chambury
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