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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
1
In Fagerstown dispatches, battles near the Costa Rican border are described with reports of casualties and government displays of seized arms. Nicaraguan exiles in San Jose claim four rebel groups hold impregnable positions between Santo Tomas and Murray, northeast of Managua.
At Annapolis Naval Academy ceremonies Secretary William Feake urged graduates to promote inter service cooperation while avoiding interservice rivalry. He defended healthy competition within ships and units as proper progress toward national goals, stressing loyalty to one’s command. Indoor ceremony substituted for a color parade canceled by weather drew thousands in Dahlgren Hall.
The Cumberland and Hancock areas suffered major losses as the Potomac flood wrecked canal boats and mills, with Cumberland's canal system badly damaged and several bridges and shops destroyed. Drownings included Theodore Wolf and an elderly man named Creager, while many residents fled and recovery began as waters receded by Monday.
President Eisenhower defends Secretary of Commerce nominee Lewis L Strauss amid questions about anti Semitism in the Senate confirmation debate. He says Strauss would work effectively with Congress if confirmed and rejects claims of presidential bias in steel labor talks.
The Washington County Sheriff’s office released a May arrest report listing 22 major vehicle violations, two for contributing to the delinquency of minors, one for destruction of property, two for disorderly conduct, 28 for drunk and disorderly, three for auto theft, one for petty larceny, two for trespassing, one for non support, and one for escape.
Ruth Ash, longtime Newberry store employee and former manager in Brunswick from 1944 to 1946, is profiled after receiving a commendation signed by E. A. Newberry and J. S. Nelson. The piece notes her 27 years in retail, her roles across departments, and her plan to continue working, stating she enjoys working with people.
Irene Wood of Newington Connecticut wins a week trip to Nassau with air travel round trip jet service from British Overseas Airways Corporation, hotel accommodations, and $100 spending money. Frances Macie Saratoga Springs NY takes second prize a weekend at New York's Waldorf Astoria. Five hundred other prize certificates will be mailed and posted locally. The piece also notes "The Horse Fair" by Rosa Romyheur as a major canvas work.
AP reports Col. Caray Jarman takes command at the State Police with plans to observe before changes. He notes familiarity with many staff, vows to keep the department a going concern, and aims to appoint a lieutenant colonel as aide after July 1.
Service news notes Navy technician 3/c Marlin W Mauk stationed in Sidi Yabia North Africa arrived home on a 30 day furlough. He flew from Africa to New York and was greeted by his parents in Gapland Maryland. His wife and son remained in Africa a time.
A Maryland crash sent a car driver to a hospital and left nearly 50 children on a Prince Georges County school bus uninjured. Ballot County victim Edith Day, 77, died in a separate Parkton highway collision. Bus driver Raymond McMahon treated for shock. many children treated for minor injuries at Andrews and Walter Reed facilities.
Evangelist and Pastor J A Wilson will lead a service at 8 o clock tonight at Log Cabin 770 Frederick St. The public is invited to attend this service featuring instrumental music and singing.
A dated prayer text thanks the divine for wisdom and life and expresses gratitude for human friends. The speaker M. Ray McKay, a Wake Forest area professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Seminary, is noted.
Francis Reilly Washington attorney urged Mount St. Marys College graduates to pursue challenges beyond personal security. He said the era offers infinite opportunities and new frontiers amid economic, industrial, social, and moral shifts. 150 graduates received degrees with honorary honors to Reilly John Morgan Thomas Golibart Monsignor Costello and Reverend Barrett. Archbishop Keough received a 25 year bishop citation during the ceremony.
The weeklong parley edges toward a pivotal moment as Gromyko signals possible concessions. Western ministers insist on troops in Berlin, open supply routes, and a nonwithdrawal stance while seeking closer alignment with Soviet positions.
A fragment lists Wagon Train and Summer Night highlights among a dense 1960s TV guide. It notes episodes, guest stars, and orchestral interludes with performers such as Melliss Hayden and André Faleyaky, plus various shows, singers, and dance numbers.
The Washington County Historical Society starts its latest show at the Mansion House in City Park this Sunday at 1 30 p m. Entitled Bell Hook and Candle the exhibit features hawks gifted to the society bells owned by Mrs Charles I Wolfinger and several candlesticks. Open Sundays in June 1 30 to 5 p m with co chairs Mrs Frank W Mish Jr and Ralph Donnelly hosting this Sunday afternoon Dr W H Shealy president and Mrs Shealy present.
Western diplomats note no concrete progress in the Geneva foreign ministers talks over West Berlin as the Soviets, led by Kharlamov, maintain a cheerful public stance. Khrushchev eyes a summit with Eisenhower Macmillan and de Gaulle, while Western officials demand real Berlin assurances before further talks.
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