Emergency landing after American Airlines DC6 engine explodes
An American Airlines DC6 on the Los Angeles to Chicago run diverted to Denver after engine No.3 exploded at 21,190 feet near Eagle. One man died on landing, others injured, including Cervoy’s wife. 62 passengers were aboard and a special plane would reroute to Chicago and New York.
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Denver
American Airlines
Los Angeles
Chicago
W. J. Hall
Civil Aeronautics Administration Communication Office
Hall
Eagle
Colo
Jack Cervoy
Cervoy
New York
Man Killed By Truck On Rt. 40
Raymond P.F. Litten, 54, Sleeny Creek West Virginia, died en route to Washington County Hospital after a hit and run truck struck him on Route 40 west of Hagerstown. State Police identified the Hancock Rt. 2 driver, with an arrest expected tonight after license number traced by a motorist. Litten had crossed the river at Cherry Run to Indian Springs to catch a bus when struck. He died in an ambulance en route to the hospital, suffering a broken neck. He was father of eight children.
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Raymond PF. Litten
Sleeny Creek
W. Va
Washington County
Indian Springs
Rt. 40
Hagerstown
Hancock Rt. 2
Litten
Cherry Run
Elhertas
Pittebursh
Obituaries for H Earl Houpt and John W Hartle Fatally Ill
H Earl Houpt 47 of Funkstown died at Washington County Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He worked 30 years as a clerical engineer at Panghorn Corp and is survived by wife Ruth Kershner Houpt and three children. John W Hartle 85 of Stithsburg died at Washington County Hospital of complications. He was a farmer and survived by daughter Mrs Claude L Cunningham and brothers Otho and Denton Hartle and others. Funeral details and viewing arrangements announced.
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Earl Poupt
H. Earl Houpt
Funkstown
Washington County Hospital
Panghorn Corporation
Boonsboro
Clarence and Peard Ford Houpt
E.U.B. Church
Heonshura
Alsatia Club
Ruth Kers
John H. Hartle
John WH. Hartle
Stithsburg
Ite
Henry
Ann (Travinger) Hartle
Leitersburg
Ile
Claude L. Cunningham
Otho
Denton Hartle
Hagerstown
Joseph
le. Forreston
Packplane XC-120 Packplane to be demonstrated at Fairchild
Fairchild Aircraft will showcase its MNC120 Packplane on August 31 at Aeratown Airport. The event features in flight with cargo pod and detached fuselage demonstrations, underlining the XC-120's new air transport concept for mobile field forces.
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Fairchild Aircraft
Dhe Aeratown
W Hn
Girl Struck By Auto Near Home
Seventeen year old Dolores C. Mohn was struck by a car after leaving a bus near Leitersburg. She was not seriously hurt and taken to Washington County Hospital for observation after receiving cuts and bruises. The driver, Lincoln G. Johnston of Washington, D C, faced an investigation to determine charges.
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Dolores C. Mohn
Leitersburg
Tarmond McGuire
Dolores Mohn
Portomac Motor Lines
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Leiterspare
Lincoln G. Johnston
Washington, D. Cc
Dolores
Washington County Hospital
McGuire
Peach Markets Mix as Monday Trading Reflects Mixed Tone
Market notes report mixed Monday movements in peach trading. Pennsylvania wholesale demand showed strength with steady prices while other regions seen little change and some up sales noted amid uneven activity.
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Kota
Peninsylvania
The
Wancock
Winchester Mars
Unshure-Romney Iirea
Oman
Schultz Receives The Pilgrim Degree
The late Jacob A. Schultz, longtime leader of Lodge No. 212 Loyal Order of Moose, is noted as the first in the area to hold the Pilgrim Degree. The piece also mentions Michael Farrie, a prior governor of the lodge, in connection with Pilgrim Degree events. A separate classified ad offers Gomi rich top soil and filler for general hauling with dump trucks for hire and a phone number.
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Jacoh A. Schultz
Loyal Order of Moose
Michael Farrie
M. BD. E
Thompson
Neighbors Clash For The Last Time In Tragic Feud
Aug 22 in Bethlehem a dispute between Arnold Meinberg and longtime neighbor William Leedge ended in both men dead. Detectives say the pair, once on peaceful terms, exchanged shots after a confrontation about a yard and a fallen tree. Authorities described the deaths as a murder suicide scenario awaiting full investigation.
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Bethtehem
Willian
Cate
Michael Fox
Tina
Fox
Eck
Meinbergs Jawn
Apple Tree Frost Hits Mansonsville Orchard
A damaged note reports an apple tree at Mansonsville froze in spring frost, with the main harvest tree on the property of B D Lindsay.
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Mansonsvil Hat
B.D. Lindsay
Ripe Peaches Advertises Local Nightlife and Addresses
Walter V. Spessard of Camp Ritchie Road Smithshore features Elberta Hale and Huey ripe peaches. An ad promotes Dancing every Wednesday night with Wooly Free and His Memory Trio from 9:30 to 12 at Dest. Artis Inn four miles east on Dual Highway.
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Hale & Huey
Walter V. Spessard
Camp Ritchie Road
Smithshore
Wooly Free
Artis Inn
Haters
County Wheat Allotment Falls by 1000 Acres
J M Ankeney, chair of the County PMA, announced the county wheat allotment for this year at 24 813 acres, down 1 000 from last year due to adjustments by individual farm allotments. Allocation, based on tillable acres, practices, soil type, and topography, aims to ensure each farmer gets a fair share while compliance affects eligibility for 1981 split price supports. Notices of individual farm allotments are being sent. questions should go to the County PMA Communities.
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Washington County
J. M. Ankeney
Atkeney
Ganty Pma
Ney
Soldier Listed as Serving In Germany in World War I
Peterman Vincent of Georgia served in Germany during World War I after enlisting in the Army. A relative at 12 Phigh Street details a barge named Bart Train and a reserve duty at Cheramiany. Friends report his letters sounding hopeful as his status remained ambiguous.
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Pet
Dack G. Vincent
Gaahboves
Seni
Mer
Joseph
Frieris
Marines Recruit Sent To Korea For Observers Duty
Charles Has been assigned to the 1st Marine Division for observers duty in Korea. He has been stationed at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland for the past two years. Before enlisting he served four years with the Army Air Forces.
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Ite
Carrles
Canter Avenue
1St Marine Division
Charles
Naval Academy
Armrpolts
Cate
Chayles
Vis Aubteess
Cumberland May Move Against Communists
A fragmented note alleges local authorities in Cumberland plan actions against suspected communists amid reported party influence. The source contains unclear phrasing and lacks precise details on dates or officials.
Korean Admits To Cutting Tokyo Cable
Korean surrendered in Nagoya and admitted cutting two 20 foot sections from a Japan Korea telephone cable near Yokkaichi. Police reported the case as part of local telecom damage investigations.
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Tokyo
Nagoya
Japan
Yokkaichi
Jensties
Snedian
A. L. Zahn
Han Hee
Fulton Plans A Farm Parade in Centennial Celebration
Fulton County prepares a September 2 parade at 2 20 p m as part of the county centennial festivities at McConnellsburg. The eleven division agricultural display features evolving farming gear from sickles to self propelled combines with bands from McConnellsburg and Trustontown high schools set to perform.
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Fulton County
McConnellaburg
Farners
McConnellsburg
Trustontown
Agrenthiral Fe Enmiatior i
Huntor
Chaba
Patton County
Distillery Fights $800,000 Loan Claim in Federal Court
Sherwood Distilling Company of Westminster Maryland denies receipt of an $800,000 loan funds and argues a bank seeks payment after pledging warehouse receipts and stock to Charles Callom as trustee. The case, filed by Peoples First National Bank and Trust of Pittsburgh, involves bankruptcy and a trustee sale plan that fell through.
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Baltimore
Sherwood Disiiting Company
Westminster
Sherwood
Charles C. Callom
Springhouse
Paat
Philadelphia Acceoptanges Corporation
Peoples First National Bank and Trust Company
Spitesburgh
Callom
Collom
Othe Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Acceptance Corporation
Cable Cut Damage Repaired After Weekend Incident
Rok Ki Man aged 43 reports a damaged cable cut over the weekend. Police did not confirm whether the act was willful or accidental. The damaged line was repaired Sunday.
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Rok Ki Man
Ghiavary
Echntac
American Way Wars Communism Says Gen Hartle
Major General Russell P. Hartle told about 60 Junior Chamber of Commerce members that internal communism poses no threat while the American way of life is preserved and leaders like General MacArthur guide the military. He spoke on Korea and Far East life, noting terrain, dangers, and cultural differences.
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Russell P. Hartle
Chamber of Commerce
General MacArthur
United States
Hartle
Korea
Far East
MacArthur
Pvt David Brezler Begins Training at Lackland AFB Texas
Pvt. David E. Brezler son of Mr and Mrs Warry Brezler of this city has begun indoctrination training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas known as The Gateway to the Air Force. He will receive a well rounded preparatory itinerary for a specialized Air Force career.
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David EB. Brezler
Myre
Warry Brezler
Larkland Air Fores
San Antonio
Texas
Lackhind
Brezler
Cantor and Cugat Set Acts for York Inter-State Fair
York Pennsylvania fair opens September 12 and runs through the 14th presenting Edith Cantor the noted comedian and Xavier Ducat with his famous orchestra. Cantor headlines the grandstand shows Wednesday afternoon and evening while Ducat and orchestra perform Friday.
Japanese Move to Thank United Nations Forces in Korea
A Japanese movement forms to express gratitude to United Nations forces in Korea. Led by Yaozo Kikuoka of Nippon Seikei in Tokyo, organizers seek signatures and plan to send missions to front line troops, publish pamphlets, give lectures and show films, funded by public donations.
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United Nations
Tokyo
Japan
Sponsorng
Yaozo Kikuoka
Nippon Seikei
1. N
Korea
Ikuok
U.N
Hurricane Forming Fast in Caribbean Aids Puerto Rico Alert
A developing hurricane threatens Leeward and Virgin Islands with winds near 100 mph. It lies about 30 miles southeast of St. Kitts and is moving west at 6 to 8 mph. Puerto Rico has a preliminary alert and warnings are issued for the region. The season’s first tropical storm dissipated over Nova Scotia.
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San Juan
P. R
British West Indies
Caribbean
Weather Bureau
Hurriane
Latiitude
St. Kitts
Leeward and
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Antigua
Nova Scotia
Weather forecast for Marsland and Delaware region
Scatter showers expected Wednesday and again Friday or Saturday otherwise fair. Cool Wednesday, warmer Thursday and Friday, then weekend unsettled. Temperatures two to four degrees below normal, upper 70s to lower 40s in mountains, lower 90s and mid 60s elsewhere.
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Marsland
Delaware
Tate
Warner
Wender
Maryland
Governor Lane Campaigns On Schools Roads And Hospitals
Maryland Governor Lane tells Democratic voters the September primary will decide more than the nominating race. He campaigns for better schools and teachers, good roads, and hospitals equal to any in the country, while foe Mahoney attacks taxes and state hospital conditions. Lane defends his record and opposes drastic cost cuts.
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Baltimore
Lane
Maryland
George P. Mahoney
Mahoney
Public School Custodians Hear Talks On Building Sanitation
About 150 to 200 custodians from city and county schools and local offices attend a one day session at South Potomac Street Junior High. Experts from the Dolge Company discuss sanitation products floor care and general maintenance, with emphasis on the custodian’s growing role in school safety and cleanliness.
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South Potomac Street Junior High
William Knudson
C. B. Dolge Company
Westport
Conn
A. C. Skinner
Russell L. Kepler
Board of Education
Knudson
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Kepler
John Hamsher
Dolge Company
Kepler
Messrs
Skinner
Washington County Bible Society Fall Meeting Notice
The fall meeting of the Washington County Bible Society will be held in the Friendship Union Chapel at the corner of Cofman and Virginia Avenues on Sunday August 7 at 2 p.m. Also appears an advertisement for ripe peaches Belle of Georgia and Elberta from Newman Packing House, Smithaburg, Md., phone 74.
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Washington County Bible Society
Friendship Union Chanel
Cofman and
Virgini Avenues
Belle of Georgia and
Elberta Newman Packing House
Smithaburg, Md
Tourist Praises City Park Rest Rooms
An out of town motorist, Miss Grace B. Montgomery of West Newton, Pa., commends the City Park rest rooms to the Chamber of Commerce. She writes she was greatly impressed by the immaculate condition of the rest room at City Park.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Park
Chamber
Grace B. Montgomery
Weat Newton
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Pondsville Union
Charles H. Meade
Smithsburg
Boonshere
Fairchild
Schultz
Adv
Saum’s
Jonathan Street
Germany
Cumberland
Cumberkind Offis
Thailand
Royal Thailand Air Force
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Dipgo S. Narthsuha
Roy E. Schrock
U. S
Fulton
Distillery
Kentucky
Gallagher’s Liquor Store
N. Locust Street
Gen
Pvt
David Brezler
Lackland, Texas
Cantor and
Cugat
York, Pa
Castle
Downsville
Hale Haven Ma
Vaatatonpes & Ga
Turner's
Mi. S
Sharpsburg Pike
Zitman Spencer's
Church St
Pangborn Corporation
Thomas Bennett & Hunter
Hamilton Watch Co
Martin Jewelers
E. Washington Street
Electrical Engineering
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Greencastle
Studebaker
America
Fleigh Motor Corp
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