20 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
1
ATLANTA AP report describes fears around a new influenza strain labeled Hong Kong flu A2. Health officials urge testing and caution, noting the danger of contagion while emphasizing uncertainty about severity and duration.
Williams to serve out Beall's term after reapportionment reduces Allegany County delegation from six to four. Beall Jr. Glenn Beall is named as Williams's replacement, a Maryland House of Delegates veteran and former town clerk. Governor to appoint per Republican State Central Committee recommendation. Williams previously served 1957-59 and 1963-67, re-elected but not re-nominated in Allegany County politics.
Pfc. Thomas W. Knode, stationed with the 195th MP Company, 3rd Platoon, APO New York, writes to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knode at 127 Buena Vista Ave requesting news from friends. The brief message notes a Christmas greeting from the family’s soldier son overseas and invites correspondence.
On this date many events marked history. Samuel Slater started Americas first successful cotton mill at Pawtucket Rhode Island in 1790. Louisiana purchase transfer symbolized in 1803 New Orleans. Internal revenue system began in 1813. South Carolina seceded in 1860. Sherman’s march to the sea ended Savannah occupation in 1864. Russia formed USSR in 1922. Bernard Goldfine faced contempt charges a decade ago. West Berliners crossed to East Berlin for reunions five years ago. Castro and USSR tensions noted a year ago.
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