19 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
1
Councilmen say the 1962 budget is unacceptable as hearings are delayed. Mayor Burhans tailored the plan, angering council members who demand full agency details and oppose trimming seven county-funded agencies. Tension rises as budget talks move to department heads for consultation.
Mayor Winslow Burhans proposed a 1962 city budget of 3,129,299 for Magerstown. He urged cutting the municipal real estate tax rate from 5 to 18 cents, arguing a ten cent rise would fund about 110,000 in city appropriations slated for seven county agencies. Council reaction warned the budget and tax cut likely face legal challenges and pending hearings to address the proposal.
The column lists obituaries for J Guy O Leary and relatives in Hagerstown with funeral details and survivors, plus a photo page note and a city council financial report. It notes Rest Haven services, St. Marys Church rites, and the family’s chapel viewing. The financial section outlines city budget figures, deficits, expected fund returns, and a promise of a later bridge coin audit.
The Washington County National Savings Bank of Williamsport announced an extra 20 cent dividend in addition to the regular 10 cent payout, making a total annual dividend of 80 cents and marking a 10 cent rise from last year. It also raised the interest rate on 3 year time certificates to 3.44 percent, compounded semi annually.
A prayer text asks for Christ’s coming peace to enter anxious lives this Advent, avoiding fear behind closed doors. The speaker Rey HH Steller, minister at Cheverly Community Evangelical United church, offers a blessing for comfort and calm.
The article reports reactions to a controversial U N resolution on ending the invasion and defending colonialism, highlighting Stevenson and Zovin’s remarks on the UN’s future. Lord Home warns Britain may reconsider support as the Congo crisis tests the organization.
In a Hague report Dutch sources say Indonesians threaten West New Guinea with about 1,200 naval personnel and landing craft near Utrecht. The Netherlands reportedly lists 16 Neptune patrol aircraft, jet planes, navy fighters, and three Dakota transports in the area, while Dutch forces number about 4,000 soldiers and a coastguard presence.
President Kennedy was told by Sukarno that Indonesia would not take action while the Netherlands sought to set up a separate parliament in West New Guinea. Sukarno replied to Kennedy via a message delivered to Secretary Rusk. He then broadcast plans to mobilize Indonesians for liberation, stating populist aims and warning of military potential if negotiations fail.
UN reports Katanga cease fire during talks between Tshombe and Adoula. Leopoldville doubts a lasting accord as Katanga seeks local autonomy over rich foreign mines. UN troops monitored after the capital Leopoldville reported guerrilla fears subsiding in Tshombe’s region.
In Albany a biracial agreement reduced street protests as talks between city officials and Black leaders continued. Trials were postponed, bonds posted, and leaders agreed to curb demonstrations and desegregation efforts while negotiations proceed on schools, hospitals, and public facilities, with enforcement of transit desegregation orders.
National Director William Wells installed new officers at the Pleasant Valley Ravitary Club meeting held last night at Brownsville Church of the Brethren. Officers named include Fred Younkins president John McGolerick vice president W D Higton secretary George Vouch treasurer and Arey Best lecturer. New member Lawrence Sfeffner welcomed Principal Robert Hull of Pleasant Valley Elementary School attended as guest. Rev Harald Wilson of St Luke Episcopal Brownsville spoke on Christmas meaning. Fire dimmer served by Pleasant Valley PTA. Committee chairs named include Kenneth Edwards finance Way to Yourkits recreation Homer Sponatg Ne civic Howell Happ program John Frye sergeant at arms Judd Sony leader Preston Phillips and Hack Qukes chaplain.
The report recalls the 1957 midair collision near Staten Island and its Brooklyn aftermath. It details destruction along Sterling Place and Prospect Slope, the church site cleared for vacant lots, and residents recalling the moment as wreckage and debris lingered.
The Iagersioan Arnie No. 684 Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold its annual Christmas party for children of members on Saturday December 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at 498 Potomac St. Santas will be on hand a movie will entertain them refreshments will be served FE Laider chairs the entertainment committee members urged to bring their children and grandchildren.
US Navy Seabees of Naval Marine Construction Battalion Nine, assigned to building and rehabilitating facilities on Midway Island in the Pacific, were scheduled to return to their home port at Port Kentne, California around December. The unit, attached to Clifford Te Byers Jr Bailey Uhird class USN, was.
A chaotic weather report details snow rain and cold from the Rockies to the Carolinas while a separate Cuba story discusses Castro's regime and a growing influence from Ernesto Guevara. The piece notes food shortages and internal training programs as observers question Guevara’s power while noting continued support among many Cubans and hidden, shifting political dynamics.
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