Stevenson Honored by Illinois as Its Hero
In Springfield Illinois Governor Kerner leads rites for Adlai Stevenson with the state paying homage. Thousands file past the casket as flags drape the Capitol and a solemn vow is spoken to honor a national figure. The procession to Bloomington includes family and dignitaries while tributes recall Stevenson's life and service.
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Stevenson
Illinois
Charles Whalen
Springfield
Naiti
Ilinois
Olle Kerner
Unois
Kerner
Abraham Tineols
Steyn A. Daryllas
Ulysses
Grant
Micels
John
Allgeld
Piast
Bler
Hady
Malalifi
Albright
U.S
United Natians
London
Lincoln
Mimchan
Adlai Stevenson
Lli
Philsophies
Fary
Wilfred W. Wirtz
J. R Beth Tne
Williamsday
Jottings From Our Reporters Notebook Continued
Residents in Washington County and nearby areas readied for ongoing water line work as the city’s Water Superintendent Richard Willson described progress on a 24 inch line and cross connections. Separate notes detail environmental and farming projects including soil conservation outreach, plant trials, and a Maryland grant program for summer remedial courses benefiting multiple counties.
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City
Richard C. Willson
Willson
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Terry & Ringhet
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown
Focal
Washington County
Soil Conservation District
Area Deaths Mike Papasa in Charles Town and Dailey in Harpers Ferry
Two area obituaries report deaths of Mike Papasa 73 of Charles Town Rt 2 and Maivers Penny Dailey 71 of Harpers Ferry. Papasa, born April 15 in Greece, leaves two daughters and two sisters. services today at Smith Memorial Funeral Home with burial at Edge Hill Cemetery. Dailey, born February 7 in Harpers Ferry, leaves wife and two daughters. services Monday at St Marys Catholic Church, burial in Bolivar Cemetery.
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Mike Papasa
Charles ‘Town
W. Va
Rt 2
Even PL Elgin
Cireece
Constantine
Helene Vapasa
Barker and Restauranl
Houe
Edward St. Jones
Greece
Smith Memorial Funeral Home
Bwuial
Edge Flill
Maivers Penny
W.va
Renlout
Adel Loch Boubter
Chester
Jobo, Kyat
St. Meters Ga Mbolig
Dailey Funeral
Sumtay al
Pam Rua
Bolivar
Feral Home
Congress seeks veto on cigarette labeling plan
Briefs report lawmakers urge President to veto a labeling measure that would require warnings on every cigarette pack and restrict FTC powers. The act aims to curb health claims while opposition argues it protects the tobacco industry and harms public health messaging. The piece also notes unrelated items about veterans' aid, steel production, and Shriners convention activities.
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Dobnsan
Fedral Trade Commission
Local Deaths Freds Gavrell 68 at 634 Guileford Ave
Freds Gavrell aged 68 of 634 Guileford Ave died Friday. He was a longtime counter at the First Baptist Church Men’s Guild and a World War II veteran. Survived by wife, daughter Rennells Fang, son Wayne Carroll in California, brother Newey Carroll of Biking West Virginia, five grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the Nest Haven Funeral Chanel.
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Freds. Gavrell
Guileford Ave
Santina
Wilie Ghoss
First Baptist Church
Tanyal
Charles WooVa
Particulia
Hectiverrck
Rennells Fang
Blue Rage
Wayne Carroll
California
Newey Carroll
W. Va
Mowlay
Nest Haven
Puneray
Committee Proposes Longer Terms and New Rules for Boards
A Maryland committee proposes longer terms and a salary for election board members amid broader reforms. The plan includes shorter terms for some officials, a uniform minimum age requirement, and adjustments to board staffing. Aimed at improving oversight, the proposal faces debate and potential amendments in Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Haven Cemetery
Maryland
Howers
Frankevrt
Germany
Blood and civil rights loom in small town race row
In a tense Bougalusa and Mississippi tie, leaders warn of violence as salaries on county boards range from 250 to 300 dollars while Baltimore City tops at 5,000. Amid white and black tensions, officials push for reform and stability in local government.
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Baltimore City
John Clarence North
J. Talbot
Prayer Today Clarifies Mass and Leadership in State
The article describes a prayer rally and political maneuvering around party leadership in Maryland. Gov Tawes and Attorney General discuss election lists and central committee control while figures like Robert F. Sweeney and James II. Palstead weigh in on how many lists may be considered and who should serve. The piece notes tensions over process, race and fairness in the ongoing political events.
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Callon
John J. McKelthen
Robert F. Sweeney
Bogalusa
Bopalusa
City Hall
Asst
I. C. Terlyesus
Rel
James Ross McCain
Deca
Ate
Scott College
Rey
Tawes
Sweeney
Baltimore
Central Committee
James II
Jack) Palstead
Japanese Plane Falls In Ocean Near Tokyo
A Japanese navy plane with Li men aboard caught fire and crashed into the Pagilie 70 miles southeast of Tokyo. Oil slicks green markers and a life vest were spotted but no survivors were found as four planes and two helicopters conducted a search.
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Tokyo
Defense Agency
Dry Northeast Seeks U.S. Disaster Designation
The Northeast asks for federal drought disaster designation as the four year drought blankets the region. Talks in Washington include Gov. Hughes and Interior officials about water relief and long term solutions. The Weather Bureau notes the drought could extend into a fifth year with continued above normal rainfall deficits.
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Don Carson
Washington
Rf Uehes Salie
New Jersey
Richard J
Federal Council
Mughes
Stewart
Udall
New England
Hughes
U.S. Weather Bureau
Federal Water Resources
Johnson
Laird accuses Senate Democrats of not debating Viet Nam policy
House Republican leader Melvin Laird denounces Senate Democrats for delaying debate on President Johnson's Vietnam policy, urging a firmer stance and arguing Republicans defend administration aims. Senator Morse advocates Congress staying in session to constrain war funding amid rising costs.
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Laird
Senate Democrats
Bob Horton
Washington
House Republicaty
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Senate
Mansfield
Johnson
House
Seader Ger
Melvin R. Laird
Willard R. Foard
Michigan
Day Jin
Mikewillss
Lairdid
United States Senate
Lairdia
Deno
Wayne
Dore
Tose
Gress
Morse
Congress Nas
Pentagon
Red Chi
United States
Tanai
China
Soviet Union
U.S
John Stearig
Congress
Two Baltimoreans Die In Separate Maryland Crashes
Two Baltimore residents died in separate crashes in Maryland, raising the 1985 highway toll to 323. Essie Parker, 47, died when her car collided with another at the intersection of U.S. 213 and U.S. 50 near Wye Mills. Joseph Mack, 41, was struck while standing behind his disabled car on the Baltimore Washington Expressway and died at University Hospital. The incidents injured several others, with varying degrees of severity. Franklin Smith, 24, of Baltimore, drove the vehicle that struck Mack, and four passengers in Mack’s car were hospitalized.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Essie Parker
U.S. 213
U.S. 50
Queet
Ames County
Wye Aglls
Joseph Mack
Ballsmore
Mack
University Hospital
Parker “Wentn Wits
U. S. 213
Hosalyn D. Wilson
Eilington
Waston Memorial , Hospital
Harbor ‘Tunnel Thruway
Nin Jelmica
Franklin Smith
Baltimore Smith
Name Change of Activity and Fellowship
A brief note seeks the reassessment of ongoing recreation and fellowship efforts. The text requests safeguarding the days from excesses and evil influences and expresses a desire for steady progress and constructive guidance.
Bombers Aid Troops With 56 Tons Of Bombs In Vietnam
US Air Force B53 bombers dropped 56 tons on suspected Communist positions in central Vietnam near Mang Yang Pass as ground operations aim to clear Viet Cong along Route 39. Amid military action, South Vietnam Catholic tensions rise after Col Pham Ngoc Thao, a Roman Catholic officer, is ambushed and dies in absentia following a late May tribunal verdict.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Guam
Mang Yang Pass
Defense Ministry
Pham Ngoc Thao
Aorest
Bien Hoa
Hao
Thao
Thu Duc
Homan
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Merryland Office of Economic Opportunity
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