Coast Guard hunts missing duck hunters in Bay near Baltimore
Four Westinghouse Electric employees from Severna Park and Baltimore vanished after a small boat overturned near Fort Smallwood Park at the Patapsco River mouth. Coast Guard ships, police, and local units searched through rough waters with decoys and cushions found later two miles from the crash site. Searches continued as authorities briefed on the missing men.
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Ambridge
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Ducal Fire and Rescue
Housing Scarce For Low-Income Elderly People
Washington County housing data show high rents and crowded rooms. Census figures indicate county rents average 38 dollars monthly, Maryland 78, elderly public housing demand is rising, with 40 applications on file in Hagerstown. Federal action plans 55 housing units to begin alleviating the shortage.
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Washington County
Maryland
Hagerstown
Maverstown
Robert, Shank
Hagerstowe
Weekend cold snap hits area with low temps reported
The weekend brought a sharp cold wave with lows near 11 degrees at Bridgeport and 19 degrees in Boonshero. Highs reached the mid 30s as weather observers noted varying readings. Local officials also reported a Christmas morning candy and fruit distribution to children, with Santa delivering via aerial drop.
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Bridgeport
Paul Oswalt
J. Howard Jockenbaugh
Boonshero
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Beckenbaugh
Eith
Hotel Fire Triggers Flight From Roosevelt Hotel
A fire at the Roosevelt Hotel caused multiple deaths and injuries as smoke filled upper floors. Most victims died of asphyxiation with the Emerald Room implicated. cause undetermined. Evacuation distributed guests across nearby streets as responders battled flames until 9 36 a.m. Notables including Frank Howard and Bill Fielden aided survivors. Burial and funeral plans announced for victims and guests.
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University of Florida
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Jinwood
Johnson Venture Into Personal Diplomacy With Erhard
President Johnson's two day meeting with West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard yielded mutual praise and a shared aim to ease East West tensions. A communique noted agreement on exploring opportunities for improving relations while avoiding a permanent divided Germany, with emphasis on trade and economic issues over East West talks.
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Tex
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Erhard
Germany
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Bonn
Soviet Union
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Three Injured In Hancock Collision
State police report a three vehicle head on crash near Hancock at 3 30 am injuring Lawrence A Dickey 18 of Lyndon Ky seriously with a fractured jaw facial lacerations and broken teeth Danna J Golden 26 of Berkeley Springs Wv treated and released for facial bruises abrasions and possible wrist fracture Franklin L Pale 19 of Lyndon Ky treated and released for abrasions and contusions Trp C A Scott said Dickey fell asleep at the wheel and struck the other car driven by Mrs Galden
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Lyndon
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Iran
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Dickey
Galden
Prayer Today Blesses Taul’s Praise of Christian Love
A Tallahassee editor contributions note a prayer praising Christian love and asking for grace to show patience and kindness in all human relations. The plea requests peace, restraint from vanity, and goodwill toward others, seeking strength through Jesus Christ.
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Paca
Jesus Christ
Phiter
Tallahassee
Figg
Nazareth Prepares for Pope Paul VI Visit
Nazareth with about 30 churches readies for Pope Paul VI arrival. The city’s mix of Greek Orthodox Roman Catholics and other Christians, plus a significant Arab population, frames the visit as a symbol of potential Christian unity. Locals, including a Muslim shopkeeper, express hope for peace and shared blessings during the papal stop.
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Pope urged to convene pan Christian meeting in March
Vatican sources say Patriarch Athenagoras pressed Pope Paul VI to summon a joint meeting of Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Anglican leaders to discuss unity against atheism and tyranny. The move follows a historic Holy Land pilgrimage plan and signals renewed church dialogue after centuries.
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Iead- Vatican City
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Istanbul
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Castro’s Regime Messier Than Ever After 5 Years
AP analysis by William L. Ryan portrays Fidel Castro’s Cuba on New Year’s Day 1959 as a chaotic, shortage plagued regime. The piece notes food shortages, high prices, low wages, a push toward compulsory military service, and widespread corruption despite harsh penalties. It views Castro as a regional menace and a complex foe to the United States and Soviet bloc.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
Americas
Salisfac
Fulgencio Batista
Remnants Of Burned Liner Lakonia Sink In Atlantic
Lisbon reports the Lakonia sank in thirteen thousand two hundred feet of Atlantic waters during rescue efforts. Captain Trygve Gaasoe and the Norwegian tug Herkules led salvage attempts as the starboard deck collapsed. The wreck’s sudden plunge prompted a public service on New Year’s Eve by the Hagerstown Independent Church, inviting parishioners to attend a service marking fellowship and well being.
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Mrs Depew Hurt In Crash On Pennsylvania Ave
Mrs Chauncey Depew of Franklin County suffered chest and knee injuries in an auto accident shortly after noon today on Pennsylvania Ave north of Hagerstown. No details were immediately available. Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
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Franklin County
Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown
Nerve Deafness Model of New Miniature Hearing Aid
An offer announces a free life like non-operating miniature Motarola-Dahberg hearing aid. The device is a nine inch unit worn at ear level with no body wires, weighing under a third of an ounce. Aimed at the hard of hearing, the advertisement urges readers to write for theirs now from Hearing Aid Co. Washington, DC.
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Washington, D.C
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