Martinsburg Girl Dies In Fall After Stairway Accident
Linda Lee Keedy of Martinsburg died from a skull fracture after tumbling down an open stairwell of an unoccupied Williamsport building. Investigators say she fell from about six feet while in a car with three others near N Conococheague Street. The other occupants, Donald Mullen Calvin Lamp and Phy lise Sensel, are Martinsburg residents. Police said further details would be sought.
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Williamsport
Linda Lee Keedy
Faulkner Ave
Washington County Hospital
Howard Weeks
T. M. Carter
N. Conococheague St
Joe
Wai P.m
Carter
Youn
Miss Keedy
Donald R. Mullen
Keedy
Calvin L. Lamp
Phylise BK. Sensel
Troner Carter
Pennsy strike looms as last bargaining bid fails
Philadelphia AP A last attempt to avert a strike at Pennsylvania Railroad shows little sign of success as over 20,000 non operating workers prepare to walk out at midnight. The carrier furloughs nearly 4,000 remaining staff while five man negotiating committees meet. The TWU and System Federation Union press for job classification and outside repair controls with wages not on the table.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad
Transport Workers Union
New York
St. Louis
TWH
System -Federation
TWU
PRA
Weather Outlook Warns of Heat and Storms Across Regions
The forecast calls for warm humid nights and hot days through Thursday across Hagerstown and Western Maryland with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Lows 67 to 72 tonight, highs near 90 to 92. The Eastern Shore Southern Maryland and parts of West Virginia expect similar heat with late afternoon or evening storms and nightly lows around 70 to 75. A drowning incident is reported near a manhole and sewer opening in Queens, with a body recovered after a sewer flood.
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Hagerstown
Ndlewild
United Fund Opens Drive for 1961 Budget in Washington County
The 1960 United Fund drive in Washington County will begin October 13 with a goal of 264 446 dollars. Edward W. Coney, president, announced volunteers from all sectors will contact residents, support 19 agencies including Red Cross, Boys Club, Cerebral Palsy, Girl Scouts, Mental Health, and more. Kickoff meetings start October 5 as pre drive work continues at the United Fund headquarters in the Hamilton Hotel.
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Edward W. Coney
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United Pundi
Hamilton Hotel
Cooey
American Red Cross
Boys’ Club
Hoy Scouts
Cerebral Palsy Association
Christian Youth: Center
Girl Scouts
Goodwill Industries
Hagerstown Playground Association
Mental Health Association
National Council On Crime and Delinquency
Salyatop Army
Volunteers At
America
North
Fierce Summer Storm Ties Up New York Metropolitan Area
A sudden summer storm drenched the New York area turning rush hour into a night of chaos. Flooding, blackouts, and traffic jams stranded 100000 commuters while 18000 homes lost power and 150 suffered heat exhaustion across New York City and parts of Nassau and Westchester counties.
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New York
New York Metropolitan Area
Connecticut
New Jersey
East River
Loney Island
Queens
Maryland sees tax boost by 1962 forecast
Maryland officials warn that state revenue will fall short of the 1962 budget. John Shriver of the Fiscal Research Area says government demands will drain reserves next year, needing new revenue in 1983. W. Itein Young’s forecast may rise, but a surplus must be used to cover a potential shortfall.
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Maryland Cenislature
Kevine Mall
John 3. Shriver
Aurea
Legislative Council
Shriver
W. Itein Young
General Assembly
Mel Miller Heads West for Welcome From Marines
Melvin Miller a Peoria foreman who loves home life jets to California to meet Marines who staged a long running prank. Aides booked trips and a motorcade will greet him at LAX before a busy week including a lunch with actress Jayne Mansfield a race track visit and a Dodgers game. Miller plans to return to Peoria by Wednesday for work at 4 a m.
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Melsin Miler
Miller
Sandpiper Stat
Laguna Beach
Calif Vapl
Ine
Geston
Sandpiper
Ry Peoria
Melvin Miller
Pe Aia
Mel
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Maj Cestan
Seaves
Peoria
Jayne Mansfield
Ryantie
Laguna Leach
Los Angeles International Airport
Miss Mansfield
Los Angeles
Tijuany
Mexico
Melta
el Toro
Sally
Calif
Ma- Tine
Arpa
Joe Felson
Police Probe Anonymous Phone Call Harassment
City detectives investigate distressing anonymous calls that hang up when answered. Two North End residents and one West End resident report threats while police vow to monitor homes. Earlier, a North End resident faced nightly calls. with telephone company aid, calls ceased after suspect identity was found. Charges possible if suspects are located.
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Grayson Wigfield
West End
North End
P Telephone Company
William J. Bwyer Isha
Water usage soars as city reduces supply after heat
Water consumption rose to 7.2 million gallons in 24 hours, prompting the Water Department to cut the city supply by about a million gallons daily. Officials note past daily peaks near 8 million but attribute excess to leaks now fixed including a major mains break. Kelgemont Reservoir holds roughly 50 million gallons as the system stabilizes.
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Hle
W. Franklin Sr
Big Kelgemont
Walt Fall
Vacancy on Works Board Persists Amid Uncertainty
Mayor Burhans does not announce a successor to Edwin Guth on the Board of Public Works. With Guth's death from a heart attack, a replacement for the long-serving member will be hard to name. Board plans may be delayed as Yarold Olfman contemplates vacation and a quorum remains uncertain for upcoming meetings.
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Blrrlans
Edwin &. Guth
Board of
Public Works
Mont
Tiplart
Yarold Olfman
Praard Catinos
Mayer Burhans
Tomorrey Tnight
Gath
Warhauis
Ham
Eggs Bake in Sun as Temperature Reaches 120 Degrees
A local sun fueled experiment reports eggs hardening in the car when the thermometer hit 120 degrees. Three witnesses including Mrs. Jenevieve Saunders and her sister-in-law verified the event, noting the sunlit car and rear storage where the eggs rested.
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Jenevievne Saunders
Cavelown
Harriott Saunders
Chicago
W M Would Be Busied By Strike In Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad workers in Cumberland Valley idle by midnight strike could affect at least 500 employes. Western Maryland Railway plans to detour freight and recall workers, moving shipments from Hagerstown to points north via WM lines.
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Cumberland Valley
Western Maryland Railway
Cumberlané
Western Maryland
W.M
Hagerstown
Maryland
No Relief From Heat Seen Until Sunday
Weather Bureau forecast shows no relief from heat through the weekend with scattered showers tonight tomorrow and Monday. Rain totals to a quarter to a half inch and temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal. South Mountain area highs reached 81 and lows 67 with reports of an inch of rain in places, though some showers fell short of measurable amounts.
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Weather Bureau
Maryland
South Mountain
Paul Oswall
Howard Beckinhaugh
Hounshore
Wien
Neighboring States Call For Loyalty
The 43 nation African conference pressed for loyal cooperation between the United Nations and the Congo. Lumumba faced pressure as Katanga tensions rose, with Kasai and Kolonga bases eyed for potential invasion while Tshombe demanded UN control of Kamina airbase or risk action to seize the airstrip. The UN planned to neutralize Kamina with armed troops and continue withdrawal from Belgian forces. Continued on Page 2.
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Tha Congo
Conference of Independent African States
Patrice Lumumba
United Nations
Congo
Jumumba
United Natons
Dag Jummarakjild
Soperher
Lumumba
Kasal Wovinie
Katanga
United Nadams
Cong
Bis
Kamind
Kalonga
Kitona
Congo River
U.N
Trong
Kamina
Kalotia
Kalanga
Maise Tshombe
Slsabethville
Aovieve
Ninety New Voters Enrolled At Boonshoro
An even 90 residents registered at Boonshoro last night with 439 percent Republican and 4 as Hemaca lic. Six declined to affiliate. Republicans active in boosting registrations aim to narrow the edge to one. Tonight registration sits in Sharpsburg Community Hall until 9 and in Williamsport Town Hall to conclude local sessions. Daily registration continues at the Elec ton Hoard office, 24 Summit Ave. The final registration day before the November election is Monday Sop 26.
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Boonshoro
Hemacalic
Nemocrat
Sharpsburg
Williamsport
Wimbley
Electon
Summit Ave
Cars Damaged In Rt. 40 Crash Injuries Reported No Injuries
A collision on US Rt. 40 about nine miles west of Hagerstown damaged two cars. Samuel G. Larue, 19, Baltimore, attempting an unsafe pass caused the accident. Lawrence J. Roberts, 38, Clear Spring, was also involved. Larue was charged with improper passing.
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Hagerstown
Glenn Bowman
Samuel G. Larve
Baltimore
Rt. 40
Larue
Lawrence J. Roberts
Clear Spring
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