Reds Being Chased Out Of Ecuador
Quito Ecuador AP report says Ecuador’s government was toppled by the military four days ago after unrest linked to Communist influence. The junta banned the Communist party, detained leftist leaders, and vowed to root out Communists as Manuel Araujo Hidalgo fled and figures tied to Castro moved to avoid arrest.
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Ecuador
Carlos Julio Aresemena
Communist Party
Manuel Araujo Hidalgs
Fidel Castro
Havana
China
Russia
Maria Tavra
Panama
Red
Chine
Col Aurelia
Naranjo
Navy
Ramon
Castro
sFjon
Arosemena
Two Freed In Unauthorized Use Of Auto
In magistrate court the charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle were dismissed for Tobe Maphis and Rotalio Howlett after State Police halted a stolen car and detained the two men who testified they were drinking in West Virginia and were hitching back to town. The driver fled, but the pair, identified only as John or Joe Smith from Fairplay, were acquitted for lack of sufficient evidence.
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Hagerstown
Tobe
Maphis
E. Franklin Sr
Rotalio Howleff
Wooler
Tfe
David T. Fuller
Burhans Blvd
Franklin St
Howlett
W.va
Une
John
Joe Smith
Fairplay
Hobert
Kuczynski
Civil War Skirmish Delayed by Rain at Sharpsburg Bicentennial
Rain delayed a Civil War skirmish at Antietam Battlefield during the Sharpsburg Bicentennial events. By 4 pm Branch Avenue drew spectators to watch Burnside's charge from Blue Bridge to Harper’s Ferry. A field on the James Dorsey farm hosted the action, marking the finale of eight days of celebrations.
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Antietam
Branch Avenue
Burnside
Blue Bridge
James Dorsey
Local Deaths in Hagerstown Area Honor Long Lives and Service
Obituaries from Washington County list Mrs Lucy Victoria Riffee 82 of 487 Maxwell Ave dying at Washington County Hospital after years of illness. Born Woodstock Va she moved to Hagerstown 58 years ago and belonged to Grace EUB Church leaving husband Floyd son Paul Y and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services planned at A K Coffman funeral home with Rev Earl Redding and Rev Donald Shover. Burial at Best Haven Cemetery with visitation Tuesday evening. Also listed Henry William Carbaugh 71 of 425 Washington St died at the hospital after a long illness. He owned a plumbing business and served as business agent for local plumbers and pipe fitters. Survived by daughters Marie Haller and Betty Norman Fine, son Richard H, 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 3:39 p.m. at Coffman with Rev Donald R. Jordan. burial St Pauls Cemetery near Clear Spring. Also Mrs Gertrude Amelia Hovermill 31 of 364 Wakefield Rd died at Martin Manor Nursing Home. She had lived in Reading Pa and was survivor to husband John William Hovermill, daughters C Louwise Spangler and Josephine Bryans, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Normett Funeral Home handling announcements. Also Mark L Jones 40 died at Washington County Hospital after illness. Born in Brearedsville son of Mrs Ethel Jones and the late Alvey Jones. Survived by daughter Watson McClong, sons Billy and Terry, two grandchildren, brothers Gerald L Jones and James W Jones. Body at Bastral Home Boonsboro with service by Rev Harry Angle. Burial Boonsboro Cemetery. Also small ads and notices for local stores.
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Lucy Victoria Riffee
Floyd H. Riffee
Maxwell Ave
Washington County Hospital
Woodstock
John W
Malinda F. (McWilliams) Larkins
Ian Hagerstown
Grace Eub Church
Floyd
Paul Y
Hagerstown
A. K. Coffman
Earl Redding
Donald Shover
Henry William Carksugh
Henry William Carbaugh
Washington St
Wilsons
David and
Marie King Carbaugh
Yes
Church of the Brectren
Marie Haller
Betty Norman Fine
Richard HH
Baltimore
Catherine Brumbaugh
Lancaster
Richard Cunningham
Charles Cunningham
Mauguesville
Obern
MM. Carbaugh
Pinesburg
Carbaugh
Orlando
Funueral
Donald R. Jordan
St. Pauls Cemetery
Clear Spring
Gertrude A. Hovermill
Gertrude Amelia Inger
Wakefield Rd
John William Hovermill
Martin Manor
Reading
Salem UR Church
C. Louwise Spangler
Josephine Bryans
Normett
Harold L. Jones
Marckl L. Jones
Washington County
Breathedsville
Ethel Jones
Yeonshora
Alvey ‘Tones
Morris American Legion Post
Hagershawn
Waton McClong
Wagerstown
Billy
A.5
Navy
Norfolk
Terry
Gerald L. Jones
Boonsboro
James W. Jones
U.S. Air Force
Andrews
Field
Bastral
Tan Bent
Potomac River Muddiest Big Stream Says New Study
A bulletin from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin reports the Potomac and its tributaries carry off soil and sediment at unusually high rates. It cites Martinsburg West Virginia and Waynesboro Pennsylvania areas with land-use impacts from developers and farmers. The study notes the Potomac drains about 272 square miles in the region and discharges more sediment per mile than the Mississippi and Colorado Rivers.
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Potomac
Martins-& Ciest
Kurg
W. Va
Antietam
Waythe
Nesbura
Interstate Commission On
Potomac River
Gapl Survey
United
Mack Trucks Unveils C Series Foreshortened Hood Model
Mack Trucks Inc announces the C series heavy duty model with a foreshortened hood and raised cab designed to combine conventional and forward-type features. Vice President G W Brooks says the design allows 40-foot trailers within 50-foot state length limits and enables a wider range of powerplant options.
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Plainfield
Mack Trucks, Inc
G.W. Brooks
Brooks
Potomac Sediment Load Highlights Erosion Concerns
A Potomac River bulletin notes the river’s annual sediment load totals about 25 million tons, with about half originating above Rock Creek. Nearby tributaries show high sediment discharge per square mile, and officials urge erosion controls, including farming practices and urban-area safeguards, plus potential water-storage reservoirs.
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Anacostia
Nps
Fire Company Enlists 16 Year Olds To Fight Fires
Antietam Fire Company starts a probationary program recruiting 16 year old boys as volunteers to assist at fires. Sixteen year olds must complete a two week course, attend meetings, and stay near the truck under an experienced member’s guidance. Names and addresses of the early volunteers are listed. approval from parents and insurer is required as the program is experimental.
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Antietam
Ralph Patty
Local Sales Boom Sees 1962 Rise Across Seven Counties
The Herald-Mail survey shows seven county retail sales rising to 968 million dollars in 1962, up 8 percent from 1961, with automotive sales leading the gain at 67.7 million dollars, up 11 percent. Area buying income reached over 571 million, a 4 percent rise, while Hagerstown alone reported 84.4 million in sales for 1962, an 21 percent increase, driven again by auto sales up over 15 million dollars.
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Herald-Mail Company
Hagerstown
Mrs Copley Endorsed For State Office At Meeting
At the monthly meeting of the Bagerstown Real Estate Board at the Veriue Restaurant Mrs Dor othy C Copley was unanimously endorsed as a candidate for president of the Maryland Real Estate Association. The report also notes assorted local advertising and business items from the era, including references to venues and local firms.
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Bagerstown Real Estate Board
Veriue
Dor.rothy C. Copley
The
Maryland Real Estate Association
Driver Fined After Auto Accident in City Court
Paul C. Norris, 48 West Side Ave, found guilty of reckless driving and driving under the influence in city court. Fines total 200 dollars or 20 days in Washington County Jail following a Saturday crash on Marshall St near Rhode Island Ave that damaged his car and injured Harriet M. Phenix, Gerome F. Jones, James W. Monroe, and James W. Howard. Officer Harry Frush reported Norris was northbound on Marshall St when he struck a pole.
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Paul C. Norris
West Side Ave
Washington County
Norris
Marshall St
Rhode Island Ave
Harriet M. Phenix
W. Church St
Gerome Fr. Jones
Blooms Alley
James W. Monroe
Braxton Alley
James W. Howard
Oficer
Harry Frush
Delinquency Chilled by Teen Night Out Plan
Dick Crowther and his wife Pal push a Saturday teen night initiative to curb youth trouble. They believe teenagers want a place to dance play and bond with peers, not roadhouses. The plan, NEEM, aims to provide a safe alternative on Saturday nights, with further details continued on Page 2.
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Dick Crowther
Pal
Pat
Wanko
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Reds
Junta
Quito
Aoscaw
South
Amerca
Harry Angle
Boonsboro Cemetery
Adv
Maryland Meta's, Inc
Har
Montmorency
Chonseille
Parts, Inc
Regal Wine
Vathaugh'’s Liquors
W. Toure
Mississippi
Bulletin
Mack Trucks
Ion
Ipshuyr
Mt. Ipshuyr
Lana Fl
Ear
Little Fally Branch
Bethe
ttBton Co
Asda
Henson Creek
Oxon Hil
Rock Creek
Oseen
Potomacc
Metropolitza
Washington
Suecps
Paw
Fairview
Optimist Club
Totem Pole Playhouse
Boys’ Work
Golimist Clu
Eooksore
Groh Realty CO
Summit Ave
Granelson
M. Glenn Trumpower
Levi Benner
John Dellinger
Kingsley Poole
Rick Kipe
Antietam ¢ Company
Dubn
M. Mersh
Palomac
Summit ‘Ave
Frederick St
Juhn Dellinger
Locust St
William ¢. Walker
Winter St
Paul D. Seibert
Potomac St
Foltz
Lhe Wmpany
Fotlz
rom _punuivere
New Delmar Inn
Sch
Taleorge
W. Heaver
Lea, Printing Co
Dia
Man's Seed Store
Balto. Rav
Ady
Culler
Esso Servicenter
Virginia Ave
Marbern Road
Paul N. Culler
Pennsylvania Avenue
Weavis
the Pony League
By David T. Cottinghean
Pat Crowther
Mom
Dad
Pangborn Blvd
City Water and Sewage
R. H. Cooper Hunilding
Lewis Coss
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
W. Washington St
Fleigh
Pak
Oak Will Ave
Sears Roebuck and CO
Long Meadow Shopping Center
Cumberland
Frederick
F. E. Larrimore
Hammarlee Road
Glen Burnie
Fairplay Firemen's Carnival
Mr. S. Hagerstown Rt
the Vandergrift Bros
Southland Playboys
Hoadown
Suzi Arden
the Star
the Flames
Bonnelli Musical Family
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