26 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1962
Page
1
Former Governor Lane endorses Tawes and cites financial aid to Baltimore City and 23 counties to ease property tax load. He praises Tawes for leading regulation of Savings and Loan Associations, arguing successors would share blame for past issues and urging support for reelection.
The Maryland Legislature will hold double sessions to handle a crowded calendar with hearings on school aid state employes home improvements and income taxes. Ten days remain in the 30 day session as committees examine unclaimed money reform and funding for libraries and local schools.
A daily supplication asks gracious Father for sustenance patience and prudence in all relationships. It pleads to avoid malice bitterness guard temper earthly hurts and to stay cheerful while fulfilling divine assignments through Christ our Lord Amen. Joseph R. Sisac professor of religion George Washington University Washington DC.
The United States Britain Canada France and Italy lead talks at the State Department ahead of Geneva. Josep Godber and Arthur Dean join discussions as Kennedy backs disarmament steps. Western allies push proposals including a nuclear weapons transfer ban and possible international inspection pilot to curb the arms race.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate George P. Mahoney says now is not the time for sweeping legislative changes to Maryland horse racing. He cites track closures and loss of Legislature control of racing dates, urging a full evaluation during the current six day General Assembly session. The telegram was sent to Gov. Sunday night.
The first coin operated dry cleaning facility in Washing ston County opens Wednesday February 8 at 53 South Potomac Street Ma aiders. Lester Rion and Mrs. Fiola Rilenour manage the Norge Laundry and Dry Cleaning Village with Norge trained consultant on duty. Over 2 300 similar facilities exist nationwide. Norge equipment from Gruman Band Equipment will be shown. The store will be open seven days from 9 am to 6 pm with plans to add eight dry cleaning points and deliver in 25 minutes. Grand opening invites residents to bring a bundle for free cleaning sample via coupon.
U S Attorney General Robert Kennedy, visiting the Netherlands and Indonesia, urged both nations to pursue a factual and rational path to a peaceful West New Guinea solution. He suggested a conference table approach but declined to reveal any specific proposals to Indonesian or Dutch leaders. Kennedy emphasized U S friendship with both countries and said many nations are seeking a peaceful settlement.
Army Specialist Five Thomas E. Robinson, 35, son of Mr and Mrs Davill Roby of Hagerstown, is noted in a crowded dispatch from New Delhi and other U S. postings. The report links his service in Hanau Germany with a tense political race in India, where Nehru seeks to preserve Congress control as counting continues. The piece also notes multiple Army and Navy personnel, promotions, and assignments across Europe and the United States, including training commands and vessel postings.
A Senate Finance Committee hearing will consider a bill to raise state aid to county libraries by about 30 percent for operating costs, with the remainder covered by local units. Maryland Library Association officials note the measure would shift fiscal responsibility and await House action led by delegates Richard Geumber and Raymond White for Washington County.
A Cumberland report notes William Walsh, a Democratic candidate, seeks the State Senate seat for Allegany County with no Republican challenger announced. He is son of former Maryland attorney general William Walsh Sr. and faces potential primary dynamics as Republican Robert Sk. Rimbio and George RK. Hughes compete for the May nomination.
A damaged OCR segment details a cream store at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Ha neistown Maryland. The business emphasizes ice cream products only and states zero percent of sales are consumed off premises. It notes unusually high customer volume and mentions Basxin-Robbina Flavors / Ge Groam Stores as community members with successful service.
Washington ceremony shows President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, and military aides in a brief hangar salute before departing in limousines. Spectators, mainly Air Force spouses from Maryland, glimpse the event as the motorcade leaves after the national anthem. News notes the 26 percent federal budget tax share paid by corporations.
News agencies report live nationwide television coverage of ceremonies honoring astronaut Glenn. ABC NBC CBS and the Mutual network plan simultaneous broadcasts across radio and TV, with networks coordinating to present the memorials and related events to the public.
Reported clashes flood Algiers as European terrorists kill at least 16 Muslims amid a surge of street violence. Rebels in Tripoli press for a cease fire with France while the secret army escalates attacks, including a bazooka strike on a French barracks. Police and U S information note mounting casualties and strikes by students and mail workers seeking protection.
Medical scientists announce a two layer cold tablet that relieves head congestion and stiff ness while easing body aches and feverish sensations. It acts like nose drops to restore breathing without mess and combines ingredients not found in other remedies. The tablet also targets constipation sluggishness and overall cold symptoms with rapid action.
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