Backseat driver warned by fireman on rescue truck tale
A local feature riffs on a backseat driver with a punchline about a 100 foot extension ladder truck. Fireman Hiwood Higgs recalls close calls and a steering wheel mishap during a call, highlighting how the rear crew role uses an ejector seat style safety concept and quick wheel removal.
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Jim Spears
Backsest
Kincer
Hook and Laker Company
Hiwood Higgs
East Ave
Pioneer
Higgs
Fidnzer Company
Blood Higgs
Big Brothers Send 22 Boys To Annapolis
A local effort mobilizes to assist twenty two youths as they travel to Annapolis for a Big Brothers program. Organizers stress mentorship and funding support from community partners.
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Big Brothers
Annapolis
Washington County Expands Part Time Police Force
Sheriff reports more than 100 part time deputies in the county joining a joint effort with the Big Brothers and local boards. Volunteers sworn in by the Clerk assist with laws, patrols, and camp duties while remaining under sheriff oversight.
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Ayoheme Eeleauy
Washington County
Higgs
Big Brothers
Sherby
Aystern
Charles Price
Uderneath
Peirce
Ana
Alexander Hotel
Reavh- Ue
Inesen
Annapolis
Nannanithe
Chief Enemy Of Duvalier Shot To Death
Washington AP reports Clement Barbot once Duvalier’s chief political foe and organizer of his dreaded militia was shot and killed by security forces during an attempt to set aflame a facility. State Department had no reason to doubt the report as Barbot, a key insurgent, had fled earlier and led opposition from hideaway.
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Washington
Clement Barbot
Francois Duvalier
Suys
India
State Department
Barbot
Harry
U.S
Talmanican
Clement Barbat
Duvalier
Doc
Barat
Barbat
Lawyer Enters No Contest To Charges In Maryland
Sherman Cohen former attorney for Family Savings and Loan Corp Silver Spring entered a no contest plea to conspiring to defraud shareholders Judge Ralph G Shure of Montgomery County Circuit Court set August 19 for sentencing Cohen served as general counsel from 1986 until receivership. His lawyer cited lax bookkeeping and inadequate supervision while stating Cohen did not personally withhold funds.
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Upper Marlecko
Vap
Sherman Cohen
To Family Savings and Loan Corp
Silver Spring
Jirge
Ralph G. Shure
Montgomery County
Cohen
Nen
Parking And Renewal May Be Discussed
The Hagerstown Planning Commission plans a meeting Wednesday at 7 AM in City Hall council chambers. Attendees include the Mayor and Council and the Urban Renewal Committee. Also noted is a court matter: Family’s $5.2 million in accounts has dwindled to about $2.6 million with an estimated 40 percent rebate to 11,000 shareholders.
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Hagerstown
David J. Betts
Shure
Oldest West Point Alumnus Henry Hodges Dies at 103
Maj Henry Clay Hodges Jr a long serving infantry officer and the oldest West Point alumnus died at 103 He attended graduation events a month earlier and remained loyal to the academy born near Fort Vancouver Washington Territory he was appointed by Ulysses S Grant and served for many years in the Army He lived with daughter Evelyn in Stamford CA and had a son Parke Hodges in Dorchester County Md
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Stamford
Out
Cai
Henry Clay Hodges Jr
Pancha Villa
West Point
Hodges
S. Military Academy
Fort Vancouver
Washington Territory
Ulysses S. Grant
Oregon Territory
Army
Aew
Infantry
Evelyn
Parke Hadges
Dorchester Caumy
Mouths Washed With Soap Under City Judge Ruling
In Binghamton New York on Monday Judge Joseph W Elworthy gave a guilty plea option to women charged with public indecency. They could choose six months in jail or having their mouths washed with soap. Richard Walieke and Francis Trerkins were among those accused of swearing at a police officer.
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New York
Tne
Russia
Brooklyn
United Nations
Washington, D.C
U.S
Ivan D. Egorov
U.N
Aleksandra
Washington
Robert K
Joy Ann Baltch
Egoroys
Baltchs
Balteh
Amsterdam
Day Ann Garber
Norwalk
Binghamton
N.Y
Joseph W. Elworthy
Hichard Walieke
Francis Trerkins
Violence in Savannah Tests Racial Peace After Desegregation
Savannah, Georgia endures racial violence threatening years of peaceful change in desegregation. Leaders from both races see a fragile truce after night marches and protests sparked by militant integrationists. White business worries grow as riots injure people and damage property. Authorities seek to resume negotiations and reduce tensions while Williams remains jailed on peace warrants.
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Savannah
Wlngs
Ben McKee
Associated Press
Don McKee
Htt
South
Atlanta
James Revel
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Bevel
We W. Law
National Association For the Advancement of
Law
Inged
NAACP
Chatham County Crusade For Voters
Hotava Williams
Williams’ Group
Integralionists
Wiliams
Jal
Hie
Williams
Trev
Andrew Young
Kiddies Raise Tidy Sum For Charity Work
Nine year old Stratton of 63 Elizabeth Street hosted a backyard carnival raising 35.80 for Muscular Dystrophy as friends contributed. The event featured crafts, games, and refreshments with local supporters noted. officials cited limited details on related political mentions and non essential quotes.
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Stratton
Elizabeth Sh
Mary Ash- Washington
Agri-bvarth
Madison Ave
Audrey Cullula
Kniday
Whabeth St
Jerry Sybert
Ralph Union
China Bas
Bingy
Penny Pileh
Unian
Rand
Burglars Hit Market In Thompsonville After Long Span
In Thompsonville Seminary's market, burglars struck for the 13th time in 15 years. They pryed open a safe and stole $400, plus damaged a plate glass window, marking a surge after 18 years of roughly one burglary every 18 months.
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Thompsonville
Gong
APS
Joseph Saminara
Records Worth $200 Stolen
A city man reported $200 worth of records stolen from his apartment over the weekend. Police said intruders entered Roger W. Guessford's 3rd floor Summit Avenue residence through an unlocked bathroom window. Poker chips valued at five dollars were also taken.
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Roger W. Guessford
Summit Ave
White House Talks Hopeful on Railroad Strike Settlement
Democratic leaders met with President Kennedy to urge a settlement of the railroad dispute. Senate leader Mike Mansfield said talks before the presidential board give reason for hope, with a decision expected next week and legislation to follow to avert a strike. Both sides agreed to hold action for another week, until July 29, as the board hears final arguments on feather bedding.
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Washington
Kennedy
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Special Board
Congress
Integrationists Hopes for Settlement Over Gwynn Oak
Baltimore AP reports integrationists said they would not demonstrate at the segregated Gwynn Oak Amusement Park until after a Thursday meeting with the Baltimore County Human Relations Committee. They plan possible protests if no agreement for park integration by next year is reached, while Prices insist most white patrons would avoid the park if Negroes are admitted.
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Baltimore
Gwynn Oaks
T! Pork
Baltimore County
T! Human Relations Committee
Posal
Teache Park
Frank L. Williams
Lloyd Taylor
Congress On Racial Equality
Kline
Wwe
James I
Price
Gwynn Gek
Neroes
Degroes
Medialing
Gordon Power
Bloodmobile Visit Planned at Washington County Hospital
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Hagerstown on Monday July 22 setting up a temporary Blood Center in the Washington County Hospital auditorium. Donors may give from 1 PM to 6 PM with a 125 pint quota. The event is co sponsored by local civic groups to accommodate donors who cannot come during regular hours and will remain open to the public with parking available at the hospital grounds.
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Hed Cross
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Lafternoon
Etork
Vincent Groh
Aeling
Millee
Washington County
Blood Center
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