Kennedy Says Test Ban Treaty Likely To Be Ratified
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said after a White House breakfast that there are no gimmicks or self interests in the Moscow test ban treaty. He noted strong bipartisan support in both senate and house and expected ratification as soon as possible. Harriman’s testimony impressed but Republican leaders appear to block a bipartisan signing in Moscow.
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
Kennedy
Senate
Wader
Mansfield
W. Averell Harriman
Senate Foreign Relations
Armor Services
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Monay
Harriman
Moscovy
County Board Considers Cattle Road Nuisance Issue
County commissioners face reluctance to act against Antietam Furnace cattle herd blocking a county road. Petitioners’ attorney argues 9 cattle travel 1,200 feet each morning and evening, delaying traffic. Officials discuss private nuisance, potential injunction, and broader impact on farming uses of county roads.
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County Commission
Antietam Diinace
Couny
Warren Stultz
Austin Stottlemeyer
Norman Ayers
Stultz
Jack Yerkson
Edward Anderson
Lem J. Kirk
Antietam
Ayers
Kirk
Antictam Furnace
Circuit
Berkson
Blasting To Finish Quake Destruction In Skopje
The Skopje quake rubble is being blasted to clear the city as a typhus outbreak looms. Rescue crews pulled more survivors and authorities planned deep removal of debris amid a heat wave and water shortage. At least hundreds perished. some bodies were buried shallow, while hygiene teams sprayed disinfectant to curb disease. A separate Iran quake near Birjand caused unknown casualties as the region braces for aftershocks.
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Skopie
Yugoshivia AP
Skopje
Perso
Nark Jone
Jo Ehnier
Kopje
Yugoslav
Miedonia
Gould
Anther
Cragkud Wildings
Ooo
U.S. Air Fores Sat
Harald Tt. Stacy
Gouverneur
Wiles
Jo Skopje
Gahgum
Ahout
Iran
Birjand
Tran
Tehran
Home Rule Explained as Path to County Power Shift
The article argues home rule as a method for shifting powers from the Maryland state legislature to Washington County. It describes an elected Charter Commission and County Council, potential taxes for libraries, fire companies, and ambulances, and the process for adopting a local charter. It contrasts current delegation with a potential county constitution and notes public debate over accountability and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingington County
Nashington
Washington County
Phil Ebersole
Olny
Maryland
Washington
Ington County
Men Not Guilty But Magistrate Praises Police
Three men Norris Clark Kennedy and Elmer McAfee were found not guilty by Magistrate James String. Reporting officer H B Kline said he found the trio in an alley on Saturday passing a bottle, though the men claimed they were not drunk.
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Norris Clark
Walnut Front
Kennedy
Runna
Nine Year Old Lacerates Arm in Storm Door Incident
Magistrate Strine stated he was not convinced by Robert Beyarr and Mrs Keith Heyard that the nine year old was responsible for lacerating his arm. The boy ran through a storm door while allegedly intoxicated, and the emergency room treatment was given at Washing fore County Hospital. The case details remain unsettled as officials consider sober behavior and immediate medical attention after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strine
Robert Beyarr
Ing
Keith Heyard
Atfj
Iton County Hospital
Three Malay Leaders Meet In Manila Summit
Manila AP report on a tense Malay nations summit with Philippine President Macapagal, Sukarno of Indonesia, and Tunku Abdul Rahman of Malaya. They seek a unified stance on Malaysia while debating North Borneo and Borneo plebiscite issues. Each nation signals tough tasks and hopes to speak with one voice by week’s end.
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Manila
Indonesia
Malaya
Philippines
Ilay
Philippine
Diosadate Macapagal
Macapagal
Sukarno
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Federation
Malaysia
Southeast Asia
Rahman
Singapore
Sarawak
Beilish
North Borneo
Borneo
Ying
U.N
U Thant
Local Bank Mergers Approved And Become Effective Aug 2
The merger of Maryland National with Second National was approved by the comptroller and becomes effective August 2. Nine bank directors and officers will shift roles, with Second National directors joining the advisory board of the merged entity and all staff continuing. The Maryland National chair says the merger will meet growing needs of the Hagerstown and Washington area, leveraging extensive facilities and experienced management.
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Thomas
Ional Bank
The
National Bank of Baltimore
Second National
Claude M. Potterlick
First National
Baltimore
Maryday
Thelland National
Courrency
Second Five
National
Ust 2
Second Nas
Secand National Offiers
Tmooper 5
Maryland National
Miles
Maryland Jonal
M. ‘Thomas
J Hagerstown
Washington
Nicademus County
City
NaUon
Charlesjas W. Pangborm
Thelend National
Alboard
Nicodemus
Clluyeh
Lewis
Water and sewerage needs of county areas outlined
The Health Department and Washington County Sanitary Commission presented preliminary engineering findings to mayor and council. The study shows it is economically feasible to install a sewerage system and disposal plant for Clear Springs and adjacent Sharpsburg areas. A report will be completed and submitted after further discussion with Smithsburg officials.
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Mealth Department
Washurg
Ton County’ Sanitary Commission
Coun
Cil
Clear Spring
Sharpsburg
Washington County Searth
Tae Commission
Pen Mar
Sharpsbirg
County Commission
Sanitary Commission
Smithsburg
Roger Q. Charitedi
Four North Koreans Shot Near DMZ After Patrol Clash
U S Army patrols and South Korean police killed four North Korean soldiers about six miles south of the demilitarized zone near the Imjin River. An American soldier and a Korean police officer died. two U S soldiers were wounded earlier in the day. The four NKs reportedly carried automatic weapons and grenades and may have been on an espionage mission. Witness accounts describe the confrontation in grassy river bottomland near Dangdong-ni and Panmunjom, with a police operation supported by U S troops and helicopters.
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Seoul
Korea
Demilitarized Zone
Grassy River
Imjin River
Dangdong Tyi
George Creel
ILN
Ast Cavalry Division
Panmunjom
Freedom Ridge
Associated Press
Jim Chongkil
An Mu-hun
Yane Chon Soon
Dangdong-ii
Musan-ni
Pammurmjot
Freedom Bridge
Ath Cavalry Regiment
Onmimand
Rain Dampens Waynesburg Market on July 29
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania a light rain shower noted as a "good shower" fell most of the day. Market activity continued with sprinkles following, marking the 77th rainfall in 87 years on July 29.
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Waynesburg
Pennsylvania
Weather Update for Multiple Regions
Weather fair and cool in Washington Allegany and Garret Counties with tonight’s lows near 58. Wednesday and Thursday forecast fair and warmer. West Virginia expected fair with low 60s. Wednesday fair north and cloudy with temperature change. Eastern Pennsylvania cooler tonight with lows 55 to 63 and Wednesday highs near Bis.
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Washington
Allegany
Garret Counties
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Lear
Bis
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Tap
Therésa Wis
Charles T. Tesserl TN
Drexel Hill
Ynvdl
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W. Church St
Alan
W. Washington SL
Robert
Martin
Poren Ma
St. Clair SL
Helen Ringer
Frederick St
Ae White
John St
Low United
Churen of Christ
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Charles Mitchell
Rockwillow Ave
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