Burhans Boulevard opens amid ongoing controversy
The Burhans Boulevard project sparked debate over timing and ceremony as the council argues for immediate opening of the completed section from Virginia Ave to Claire St while the mayor pushes a formal ribbon cutting. Residents fear politics and tax funding issues overshadow public access.
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Burhans
Winslow Burhans
Virginia Ave
Claire St
Norfolk and Western
West End
On-site inspections hurdle in Soviet nuclear test ban
The piece argues that concrete on-site inspections will be needed beyond a paper ban from Geneva talks. It notes a Swedish report of a test on No vaya Zemlya, later dismissed as storm readings, and warns that uninspected limits could spark crises and mutual accusations. It stresses that impartial U.N. observers would serve both sides' security interests.
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Geneva
Arctic
Novaya Zemlya
Norway
U.N
Dali Talks Faith Art and Mysticism in New York
HAL BOYLE reports Salvador Dali and Gala in New York promoting a new art book and a lecture tour. Dali defends his genius while explaining his theatrical stunts as driven by exhibitionism and a personal tragedy that fueled his search for selfhood and meaning.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Salvador Dali
Jal
Mercely
Dali
Painer
Gala
Iar
Dall
Rell
Salvador
Voice of the People warns on US merchant marine fate
A letter argues the United States must maintain and subsidize a domestic merchant marine to avoid reliance on foreign ships during national emergencies. It cites World Wars Cuba and other scenarios, urging continued federal support and warning against cheaper foreign ship purchases.
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Ame
U.S
Cuba
Unchanging Liquor Board Repeats Inconsistent Patterns
A Route 1L diner near Halfway faces a denial for beer wine and liquor service while the board’s history shows contradictory actions. In prior years the same diner was denied for proximity to schools but a liquor store license was later granted within a half block of a school and near another, reflecting ongoing inconsistency.
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Focal Liquor Board
Halfway
Blood Transfusions Risks and Usefulness Highlighted
Dr. Max M. Simon urges caution on routine blood transfusions noting hazards and possible overuse despite lifesaving value in shock and severe hemorrhage. He argues single transfusions may be substituted by safe drugs and stresses matching errors and infections as real dangers.
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Max M. Simon
Poughkeepsie
International College of Surgeonshia
Simon
van Dellen
Elusive Pain Causes: Seeking Nonorganic Relief
A writer describes persistent pain despite multiple hospital tests and negative X-rays. She asks whether the illness is nonorganic and seeks guidance on the best approach to relief, noting the lack of identifiable physical cause.
Visitors From Out of the Past To Tristan Island
Islanders evacuated by ship from Tristan da Cunha after a volcanic eruption encountered a modern world with cars paved roads traffic signals and police. The change brought illness and some deaths but they adjust while urging faith unity and resilience.
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Tristan da Cunha
South Atlantic
Great Britain
God
Halfway Observer Notes on Liquor Board Decision
The Halfway Observer criticizes a liquor board ruling that favors another liquor store on South Potomac Street across from an existing outlet. The piece predicts an on sale beer wine and liquor license will go to the current operator in Halfway, arguing the board’s thinking remains unchanged.
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South Potomac Street
Halfway
Liquor Board
Halfway Observer
Kennedy to supply Yugoslavia with military gear
Washington reports President Kennedy approves new sales of military equipment to Yugoslavia to back Marshal Tito against reliance on Russia. Bundy memorandum notes backing, with talks on Sabrejet spares, trade concessions, and possible Yugoslav status in Comecon. Critics warn of broader Western economic impact and Cold War maneuvering amid Moscow ties.
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Belgrade
George Kennan
Moscow
Hisenhower
John Foster Dukes
Kennan
Yugoslavia
Tito
Russia
Betief
U.S
McGeorge Bundy
Bundy
Rusel
Kremlin
Berlin
Cuba
Africa
Asia
Congress
Poland
ISS
Durdy
Nnte
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Yusoslavia
Supreme Soviet
Comecon
Khrushchev
Europe
Hungary
Greece
Ruasts
Iraq
Baghdad
Viktor Danilychev
Washington Presses for U.N. Peacekeeping Funding Reform
Washington reports a special U.N. General Assembly session next spring to develop new financing formulas for peacekeeping missions in Congo and the Near East. The proposal, backed by a large majority, aims to prevent U.N. bankruptcy and sustain enforcement roles, with arrears threatening voting rights if payments lag.
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NEA
United Nations General Assembly
World Organization
U.N
Congo
Near East
Alle Nation Committee
Advanca
Special Assembly
World Court
Ah U.N
Coust
General Assembly
Munist
Cuba
France
Jordan
Portugal
Arabia
Syria
South Africa
Argentina
Bolivia
Guatemala
Haiti
Foar
Jottings From Yesteryear 40 Years Ago
Road notes report tollgates removed on the Williamsport to Martinsburg route now state property. Edwin M. Hershey acquired Section E of Jacques addition to Hagerstown. Oyster rogstor event at 128 Broadway. Grass loss along the Railoway lanes from cut-throughs concerns locals. Keedysville couple marks fifty third year watching year end to new year. December automobile accidents in Hagerstown total 48 with 13 injured. County real estate tax rate set at 1.50 per 100. Pvt Richard Miller in basic training at Camp Breckridge.
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Board of County Commissioner
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