06 Jul 1965
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1965
Page
1
A Meslean mother endured two months in a hot hut after a stove fire burned over most of her body. Five doctors aided by a volunteer air mission brought her north to White Memorial Hospital where she faces severe burns and a possible 40 to 50 percent chance of recovery.
Alabama officials report that fear of Ku Klux Klan activity slows a congressional inquiry into the organization. Cited assistant Alabama State official Richman Blowers says interviews are hampered by sympathizers and public hesitation. Viewers note a broad sense of cover up and say the House Committee on American Activities faces difficulty obtaining cooperation.
Markets opened slowly with many gains fractional as key indicators showed muted momentum. Corning and Ram led small points while several airlines and motors inch higher on thin volume, with sparse overall advances.
An unusual ad promises a $3.50 gift for trying a ruptured men’s device, claiming it helps with comfort and freedom. The misspelled copy touts a “special truss” and urges readers to write for a descriptive circular at a local company address.
Gilbert C. McKown, longtime Martinsburg editor and former Marine, died Monday morning after hospitalization following illness. Born in Berkeley County, he had a noted press career and served as a city editor before retiring. His sister Elizabeth Kowh and Mrs. Markle survive him.
Carl K Garver Spillman age 74 of Potomac Street died Tuesday in Washington Hospital. He was born in Leviersburg to Maurice Garver and Naame Penney and belonged to the Meaty Lantheran Church. Survived by wife SONS. son Maurice Garver. daughters Mrs Mark Pryor and Mrs Smithabowe. four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral from Alinnich Funeral Home Hayerstinen Friday at 10:80. Rev Wilson officiating with burial in Waned Churet. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening. Members of the say coil Journal staff will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Coffman Maner in charge of arrangements.
A string of death notices from Martinsburg and nearby towns reports the passing of 81 year old A A Myers of Waynesboro and a string of relatives including Goldie Parkinsay of Martinsburg. Survivors list spouses children and grandchildren with services set at local churches and funeral homes in Martinsburg Hagerstown and Colpit. Substantial regional details include former Shady Grove resident and Army service in Italy for one son and a mix of survivors across Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Funeral arrangements and burial sites span Belpre to Martinsburg with community memorials planned Wednesday and Thursday.
A modern prayer asks Father to unite all races and nations in the love of Christ. The speaker pleads to end strife and bigotry and to foster a kingdom of righteousness within believers. The text closes with Amen and is dated Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rogers Memorial Church.
Reports show 10542 traffic deaths over the three day Fourth of July observance raising the national toll to a new record. Officials warn driver improvement is needed as fatalities surge across California Missouri New York Ohio and Texas with fifty dead in California and 127 in Texas during the period.
Strayer College in Washington announces county youth Valedictorian WaShinh Ghun Holts, son of Charles FP Holts, Route 3, after graduating from South Hag erstown High School with Distinguished Honor. He will receive an associate degree in accounting and pursue a CPA, slated for July 18. The Daily Banner, Hagerstown, notes the ceremony and local mailing rates.
Seven people were hurt when a Roman chariot from Circus World Museum in Baraboo veered into the crowd along Milwaukee’s Day in Old Mill. The chariot collided with parade participants as horses bolted, injuring seven spectators during the Fourth of July festivities.
Senate leaders plan to complete congressional action today on a proposed constitutional amendment controlling presidential disability and the filling of any vice presidential vacancy. Two hours were set aside for debate.
Durham report states Director James Farmer Moon halted a CORE vote to withdraw U.S. troops from Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had approved a similar resolution last week.
A condensed feature analyzes The Crystal Ball prophecies by Jeane Dixon and the Kennedy assassination context. It notes Dixon’s 12 year old warning to President Kennedy about a trip, and links to Reader’s Digest coverage of her uncan ny gift and eight prophecies.
In London AP reports observers see little chance of Commons debating a motion urging Prince Philip to keep out of politics. More than 30 Labour members signed the motion, but leaders of both government and opposition fear stirring a mast er drop on royal involvement.
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