27 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1961
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text from Senate debate shows discussion of regulation dollars and building funds. Mentions President George W. Dellam and administrators costs under a bill. No further clear context or dates.
Former president Eisenhower plans to aid Republicans in retooling the party for the 1952 elections. Senator Bridges reports Eisenhower invites key leaders to Gettysburg for spring talks to keep close contact with him.
A report states Vice President Richard M. Nixon was asked to meet with the policy group to discuss issues before Congress and the political climate. Eisenhower agreed to host a dinner for Republican members of Congress to review the party’s situation. A police sketch of a suspect in a forthcoming magazine article is noted, with further details unclear.
The State Association of County Commissioners and 125 citizens from 14 counties and Baltimore urge Maryland Legislature to pass three library aid bills. No opposition at the Ways and Means hearing before the House of Delegates. President Kennedy criticized as a poor taste innuendo while Eisenhower era references stirred debate. Edith Googie Eichhorst disappearance case prompts nationwide concern but no direct link established. In Maryland, a manhunt and public notices follow the case of a missing four year old.
A Hagerstown car dealer, after finishing a trunk repair, collapsed and died of a heart attack as he prepared to reenter the vehicle. Born 1909 in Davis West Virginia, he moved to Hagerstown 18 years ago to run the Chrysler Plymouth dealership. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son John, and sister Agnes. Funeral services are planned at Suler Router Funeral Home with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday evening.
U N forces near the Congo River face Congolese troops who beat and ordered soldiers to run shoeless across rocky ground. Lumumbist rebels threaten central government and U N Congo operations as Mobutu's troops remain distant. Williams arrives for high level talks with Kasavubu Meo Dayal and others amid U N tensions and calls to replace Dayal.
Raymond, a Big Springs student, earned honor roll while studying at home and visiting his Kline relatives. He enjoys guitar, stamps, coins, and amateur photography, with a celebrated snapshot in a local contest. Despite wheelchair limits, he practices basketball, befriends a Baltimore hospital mate, and works to straighten bones with pins and plates. He hopes to continue education in electronics, possibly via the Navy route established long ago.
Severe floods sweep central Alabama with 12 dead and more than 15 000 affected. Hattiesburg shelters house 3500 refugees plus 1900 from Beaumont McClain Merill and 15 from Wayneshorn. Chattahoochee River crest reaches record levels in Columbus and West Point as National Guardsmen patrol. Cattle drown and highways close, including US 31 near Montgomery and US 29 at West Point.
A promotional note for Readers Digest March issue highlights forgiving as a simple act that can transform happiness, marriages, and life, promising guidance on turning resentment into peace and inviting readers to buy the magazine now.
Mrs Victoria Graney age 69 longtime hostess and manager of Blair House Washington the President's guest house died last night in the nation's capital.
A devotional plea asks God to comfort the sick lift spirits the discouraged strengthen the weak and point out sins of transgressors. It prays relief from mental and physical pain with hopeful restoration to health and happiness in His name. Dennis H. Cooke High Point College official signs the appeal.
King Moulay Hassan inherits after King Mohammed V dies following a minor operation. Crown prince Moulay Hassan, educated in France, is proclaimed king as Rabat braces for mourning debate. Government faces leftist pressure while security rounds royal precincts amid funeral preparations and international condolences.
Requiem Mass scheduled for Bernard Willison Kenzie of Orange Rt 8 New Jersey who died Saturday in Marlinsburg. He was a World War II disabled veteran and Distinguished Silver Star recipient. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery Bloomfield New Jersey. Resting at Frank L Codey Funeral Home Orange NJ. He served in Tunisian Naples-Foggia and Tome AMO campaigns.
The article notes debris risks along the river as boat owners protect vessels. Maryland foresees warm, sunny weather with 65 degrees in the afternoon and cooler 50s Tuesday with possible rain. Gusty winds lessened from Sunday but caused injuries in the Washington area, toppled trees, and cut power to hundreds. Bethesda reported at least 20 blocked streets.
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