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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1964
Page
9
A reflective piece argues that the nation must learn from the Kennedy era tragedy and 1963’s shocks. It links past losses to fiscal caution, urging vigilance to avert future crises, and notes budget strains and proposed tax measures as lessons for 1965 and beyond.
Budget set at 100 billion dollars marks a peak as plans show expansion and modernization while efforts to trim deficits continue. Officials mention reductions in facilities and spending, with figures cited from 43 million to 10 million in proposed adjustments.
Water department forecasts a new line project will break even despite uncertain costs. Officials estimate financing through municipal bonds and assess potential rate adjustments to cover maintenance and operation. Public comments to follow at upcoming council meeting.
Callas Contractors Inc Edgewood Drive submitted the lowest bid for the Hagerstown Post Office addition at around 508,000 to 524,000 from other bidders. Local officials expect the project to expand postal space and operations, with funding and capital outlays outlined in the 1964 city budget.
The text notes that Johnson's spending combined with resecur predictions would yield an indicated deficit under $10 billion. It references the late President a year ago, indicating a comparison to earlier fiscal expectations.
A three-car collision occurred on the 300 block of West Wash this morning. A woman suffered injuries as a taxi passenger rode with driver Russell Martin Boweys, 53, among others. The crash involved an emergency response and remained under investigation.
Phoenix AP report says Senator Barry Goldwater plans to announce his bid for the GOP presidential nomination while also filing to seek a third Senate term. He will reveal the twin decisions at a private meeting at his Phoenix hillside home, with a public patio announcement to follow.
A Gant man Glenn Ralph Burnbaugh was fined 28 dollars for failing to yield at a collision with a Washington County deputy on Route 1 north of Hagerstown at 11 22 am Monday. Jerry Jafole faced 51 45 dollars for assault at Woodland Way and Park Lane Ave. David Holt, 19, was found not guilty of DUI and reckless driving after a December crash on Anticlamp Dry east of Cavetown. Frances E Mathos was found guilty of drunkenness on a public street and sent to jail for five days.
City Council and Mayor grant six month reprieve to five agencies including Washington County Library and Museum. Funds total 19 800 for library 12 000 for Public Health Association 8 600 for museum 3 750 for Hospital and 1 250 for Orphans Home. Reprieve aims to pressure county commissioners for remaining funds while city budget year 1964 unfolds.
An employment official in Washington County predicts the 1960s will bring better conditions. He notes no layoffs locally and attributes improvement to factors such as industry inventories and vacations. The official cites unemployment around 5.9 percent in 1963 and anticipates further gains by mid January, with more workers absorbed as the economy stabilizes.
The Soviet government urged nations to sign a global pact renouncing force in territorial disputes. It outlines four provisions including frontiers untouched by force, noninterference with territorial integrity, no pretexts for denying recognition, and settling disputes by peaceful means under the UN Charter. The Tass digest emphasizes disarmament progress alongside easing interstate frictions through peaceful settlement.
Washington County weather mixed with sun and clouds as officials report progress at the sewage plant. Mayor Burhans and Engineer Lakin say improvements reduce odor in recirculating sections, while councilman Spigler notes lingering fumes move and plans aim to speed fixes amid ongoing Saturday meetings.
A sunny day in West Virginia brings high temps in the 50s before clouds thicken and cooler air moves in tonight. Saturday will be partly cloudy with warmth fading, signaling a cooler weekend ahead.
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