10 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
1
A surprise retirement dinner for Fred H. Beigler was held at the Tortuga Restaurant. Representatives from all major oil companies in western Maryland attended as Spig addressed the gathering after Beigler’s retirement.
Detroit Mayor Soapy Williams weighs options for an African affairs post and potential Senate bid. Amid speculations on Democrat plans, Je Cavanagh signals serious consideration of a Senate run while McNamara retires. Kennedy names Williams to a high African affairs role as part of a broader restructuring.
The text discusses speculation that Williams, a former governor, may contemplate a U.S. Senate run or a third term as governor. It notes governors and lawmakers expect him to decide soon, with Williams frequently visiting Michigan to address African American communities. Also referenced is Williams's role as ambassador Jo E. Road, and other local obituaries and figures.
In New York early today, rails, airlines, electronics and select issues advanced as the market moved irregularly higher. Some office equipment rose 1 to 4 points while most steels were unchanged and several automakers slipped fractions.
Senate action led by Everett Dirksen and aided by a House bill to end Section 14 B of Taft Hartley appears doomed as most Republicans and some Southern Democrats oppose repealing the union shop rule. Johnson administration supports repeal while labor leaders push the issue.
A Maryland labor leader blamed organized labor itself for failing to repeal Section 14b of the Taft Hartley act. The article notes filibustered Senate moves, Mansfield’s potential cloture strategy, and mixed support within backers as the measure stalls. Also referenced are obituaries and local notices from Hagerstown and Baltimore communities.
A man identified as Leo Francis Henson, 45, of Foundry Street, was sentenced to 255 days in jail after convictions on three driving charges including drunken driving and operating with a revoked license. Magistrate James F. Strine noted Henson’s prior offenses and stated hopes for behavior change. Also fined 50 dollars for unlawful use of a telephone to harass Irene Fentress, with six calls reported. the telephone company placed a monitor on her line leading to arrest of another suspect Wageman. Other actions included shoplifting case against William St Martin, 41, and a five day jail term for William Paxton Spurs on related violations.
James C. Jones and Matilda Jones were charged with manslaughter after their 16 month old son Stanley died from bronchial pneumonia linked to malnutrition dehydration and frostbite while the couple was away. Autopsy revealed old fractures and sores. authorities cited neglect as a factor.
In Austin Texas the 1966 election outlook is tangled by a federal court ruling that Texas poll tax is unconstitutional. Attorney General Waggoner Carr and Governor John Connally delaying comment to study the 45 page opinion and confer. The state has 14 days to seek a stay from the Fifth Circuit or Supreme Court.
An advertisement urges fast relief with BQ 6 tablets from Widiekau t s Drug Store. It promises to reduce sniffles aches and miseries in one hour with two doses taken half an hour apart and highlights a 69 cent price at a drug counter.
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