U S Agrees To Trial Of U S Soldier
The United States will let a Japanese court try Specialist 3/C William C. Girard for the killing of a Japanese woman, dropping the right to court martial. The decision follows a joint US Japan committee under the status of forces treaty. The case concerns Mrs Naka Sakai, 46, shot at a firing range while scavenging scrap metal. Girard says he only intended to frighten the scavengers and denies any intent to kill.
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Washington
United States
Pentagon
William C. Girard
Secretary of State
Dulles
Wilson
Joint Committee
Naka Sakai
Girard
Defense Department
3.C
Victor M. Nickel
Complaints Over BB Gun Firing Reported Citywide
Police received two complaints last night about indiscriminate BB gun shooting by boys within city limits. One call from residents on Hager Street led to the gun being seized. A second report from 900 Brock of West Washington Street noted the boys were advised to stop shooting.
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Hager Street
West Washington Street
Gan
South Hagerstown High School Prepares First Graduating Class
A total of 222 boys and girls are on the tentative graduates list announced by the Board of Education. The new South Hagerstown High will hold its first commencement at 10 a m on June 10 in the school auditorium with Superintendent William M Brish presenting diplomas. The list includes numerous named graduates from academic and commercial tracks.
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South Hagerstown High School
Board of Education
William M. Brish
Firms Deny Poor Conditions From Shale Digging Near Home
A hearing is set in Circuit Court on an injunction petition filed by Ralph Newkirk over night digging, dirt and noise from shale operations for Rt. 11 by-pass west of the city. Three firms Lorain Construction Eastern Contractors Wright Construction deny causing dust, say they use dust-control methods, and expect workload to lessen in 30 days as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Greencastle
Ralph Newkirk
Hoad
Huyetts Crossroads
Lorain Construction Company
Eastern Contractors
Wright Construction Company
Edwin Miller
Eastern
Rt. 11
Lorain Company
More Experts Warn On Radiation From A-Weapons
Three noted geneticists told Congress that fallout from nuclear tests can shorten lives for thousands or millions in future generations. They warned there is no safe dose and urged limits, saying hereditary material is irreparably harmed. yet they noted the total death toll remains driven by current global population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate House Atomic Energy Subcommittee
James F. Crow
University of Wisconsin
Bentley Glass
Johns Hopkins 'University
Herman J. Muller
Indiana University
Crow
Economy Has Zip Yet Says Leaders In Commerce
Washington hears economists and businessmen testify that the economy retains some buoyancy but not enough to warrant immediate income tax cuts. Senate witnesses note inflation remains a key concern for future monetary and tax policy, with Mills underscoring cautious optimism and inflation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate House
Mills
D-Ark
Zoning Board Delayed in County Plan for Zoning Commission
The County Commissioners will delay appointing a five member Zoning and Planning Commission for several weeks until Commissioner George Fockler returns from vacation. The year law allows zoning of unincorporated county areas outside Hagerstown as first targets to manage suburban growth and curb industrial or commercial intrusion.
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Board of County Commissioners
Zoning and Planning Commission
George Fockler
Chester Delphey J
Zoning Board
City of
Hagerstown
South High Honors Students at Morning Assembly
Tus South Hagerstown High School honored numerous graduates for outstanding achievement at a morning assembly. Student Council President Andy Lee opened the event and introduced faculty award presenters. Hannah Nicklas of the Quill and Scroll Society distributed awards. Letters were given by Andy Lee and Student Council President-Elect Bill Helmer. Miss Ethel Grace Allison explained the awards point system. Ninth grade English teacher Madeline Noll led a class presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hagerstown High School
Andy Lee
Hannah Nicklas
Ithe Quill and Scroll Society
Bill Helmer
Ethel Grace Allison
Madeline Noll
State Crops Still In Need Of Showers To Boost Growth
Maryland and Delaware faces drought conditions with rainfall needed across most counties. The report notes urgent rain needed in Southern Maryland and the Delmar Peninsula as lack of moisture slowed germination and crop development. Western Maryland suffered storm damage from high winds hail and rain affecting apples peaches barley and vegetables. Small grain prospects declined in drought areas of Southern Maryland and the peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Delaware
Delmar Peninsula
Emmitsburg
Smithsburg
Washington County
Peninsula
Mt Lena to gain entrance road sign approval
Mt Lena residents along Rt 40 east of Hagerstown will receive a new road sign at the community entrance. State Roads Commission officials reversed earlier denial, with Ralph Thayer authorizing the erection of a small Mt Lena sign after county requests. The prior policy cited clutter concerns and uniform sign approvals across roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Lena
Rt. 40
Hagerstown
State Roads Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Chester F. Delpphey
Ralph Thayer
Delphey
County Board
Rev LeFew To Deliver Sermon At North High
The baccalaureate service for North Hanoverstown High School’s graduating class is set for Sunday evening June 9 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Rev Charles M LeFew of Washington Square Methodist Church will deliver The Age of Loving. Music by the school's mixed chorus directed by Douglas R Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hagerstown High School
Charles M. LeFew
Washington Square Methodist Church
Douglas R. Peterson
Bach
Malotte
Sharon Auxt
William Raines
Local Students Top Graduates At Shepherd College
George David Cooper and Robert Colvin Dudley of this city led Shepherd College in the 1957 commencement as the 84th ceremony honored 135 graduates. Dr. Ernest O. Melby of Michigan State urged creativeness in future teaching while noting graduates’ duty to respect students and foster their independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George David Cooper
Robert Colvin Dudley
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
Ernest O. Melby
Michigan State College
Melby
New Rt 1 Water Line Plans Approved To Assure Supply
The Mayor and Council will review bids by Thursday on a planned 8500 foot 12 inch water main from the Northern Avenue pumping station to Route 11. The line would run along the east side of the highway to a 200000 gallon standpipe reservoir at Fountain Head Heights, securing supplies for the Fairchild Aircraft plant and north of the jetty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 11
Fairchild Aircraft
Board of Water Commissioners
Northern Avenue
Fountain Head Heights
Orchard Hills
Board of Water Commissioneras
Fairchild
Board Orders Flag To Fly At Court House
The Board of County Commissioners ruled that a United flag should be flown above the court house. President Chester F. Delphey noted citizens’ concerns and the long lapse since a flag was raised. The board will buy two flags for reserve and direct daily hoisting and lowering at the courthouse.
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Board
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
United One
Chester F. Delphey
Reeserve
Tranitor
Draft Boards Seek Harold Branson Hall Address
City Hall draft headquarters asked the public to provide Harold Branson Hall's current address. His last known address was 141 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, and mail to that residence was returned to the draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
City Hall
Harold Branson
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown
Draft Board
Board Seeks Traffic Lights On Virginia Avenue Route 11 Bypass
The Board of County Commissioners discussed installing traffic lights at Williamsport Pike intersections to ease Rt. 11 traffic. Greenberry Hills and Marbern Road residents requested signals at their intersections. Commissioner Elgin urged lights on busy streets while Snook noted many roads need signals during peak traffic. Delph ey said the by pass may reduce through traffic and improve highway entry.
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Virginia Avenue
Williamsport Pike
Board of County Commissioners
Greenberry Hills
Marbern Road
W. Lee Elgin
Harry Snook
Board
Chester Delphey
County Board
Beck Jr Refuses to Answer Questions Before Senate Panel
Dave Beck Jr. invoked the Fifth Amendment 19 times in eight minutes refusing to answer Senate Rackets Investigating Committee questions. The 36 year old, linked to his father’s union finance dealings, declined to confirm knowledge of his father or details about a beer distribution franchise in Washington and Alaska. The committee had pressed him on business ties to the Teamsters Union and the elder Beck’s are under scrutiny for union funds use. A memo described the younger Beck as a spoiled boy. The stay in Seattle followed months of search including a period in Canada before subpoena service.
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Washington
Dave Beck Jr
Senate
Teamsters Union
Senators
Young Beck
Beck Jr
Beck
Team III
Nhene
Alaska
Brewing Company
Seattle
Canada
Dave
Joseph McEvoy
Beck Sr
McEvoy
Neighbors Aid In Search For Lost Youngster
About 40 Beaver Creek residents joined State Trooper Harry Bowman in a three hour search for Georgia Eshelman who wandered from home in the Black Rock area. The child was found near Mt Aetna road around 9 15 pm unharmed. Trooper Bowman warned that state troopers could be brought in if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eshelman
Black Rock
Beaver Creek
Eshelman
Georgia
Harry Bowman
Mt. Aetna
Bowman
Boating Law Takes Effect Across Maryland Rivers
With the boating season underway a new state law bans reckless boat operation on all waters from the Potomac to county creeks. Introduced by Delegates Porter Ankeney and Berks on and signed by Governor McKeldin on March 11 it becomes effective June 1. Violations carry fines up to 200 dollars and up to 90 days in jail.
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Potomac River
Porter, Ankeney and Berkson
T. R. McKeldin
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Dave Beck, Jr
U. S
South Hi
James Ellsworth Bowles
David Luther Bragunier
James Edward
Carnes
Richard Wayne Cunningham
Walter Davis DeLauder, Jr
William Bruce Dick, Jr
Terry
Wayne Gossard
Richard Norman
Hykes
Ronald Lee Kershner
Richard Allen Krumpe
Samuel Owen
Lantz
Andrew Brengle Lee
Rich'ard Lewis Messersmith
John Willard Newton, Jr
John Leonard Ramacciotti
William Hunter Reams
Donald Lee Rice
David’ Elmer Ridenour
William Francis J. Stook
Thomas Lee Wallis
Robert Hubert Weller
Boyd William Womack
Elizabeth Juelda Barger
Annabelle Marie Barflett
Ella Mae Brandt
Judith Marie Cahill
Jacqueline Jean Cook
Sandra Jean Couchman
Linda Mae DeLauder
Laurie Gene Dudley
Alice Rhea Grove
Nancy Lee Hanks
Sylvia Ann Harshman
Judith Ann Horn
Judith Ann Iseminger
Donna Marie Kershner
Linda Lee Lochbaum
Barbara Juston Locke
Gloria Dawn Lowry
Nancy Ann Lumm
Dolores Ann Marquiss
Ora Kirklyn Middlekauff
Susan Ann Morton
Roxanna Lee
Joseph Beach
John Edward Watts
Carole Sue Ambrose
Josephine Lynn Barnes
Claudia Ann Barnhart
Gloria Deanne Bowers
Jacquelyn Mae Conley
Shirley Ma
South Hig
Michael Garsky
Newark
N.J
Frank Gabriel
Edw. L. Payne
Rev. LeFew
North High
Shepherd
Maxkmmy
Wilda Irene Henry
Michael Mikell Nigh
John W. Seburn
Harriett Nigh Elliott
Michael Benedict Denlinger
Donald Lesher Stoner
Herbert Jack Miller
Barron Craig Ott
John C. Patterson
John Douglas Stine
Frances S. B. Rice
Edward Clayton Castle
Stanley H. Bond
Gary Lon Houpt
Leonardo C. French
Robert Earl Hamilton, Jr
Naomi Delores Witmer
Mary R. Stiles
David A. Wade
Boonsboro
Gerald Gorman Holmes
Keedysville
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Praya
Sam Dawsor
Erereenay
Mary Haworth
James Marlow
Mercer
Society Cieeem
Wea
Aon Vets
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