Violence feared as Ike visit looms in Tokyo
Tokyo security officials mobilize 75 000 police and 15 000 troops to back up police for President Eisenhower's visit amid expected leftist protests. Raids target union and student leaders linked to a Friday mob attack on James Hagerty's car, with five labor officials arrested in Kawasaki and searches widening to factory sites.
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Tokyo
Japan
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Jeftiet
Kawasaki
Zengatu
Three Hurt In Crashes In County
Three people injured in Washington County vehicle crashes early today. Edwin Staley 58 of Hagerstown suffered rib injuries when his truck rolled over a quarry embankment while moving between levels at North American Cement Corporation. His vehicle collided with John H. Harbaugh 42 of 523 Antietam Dr. Trooper K D McAllister investigated. Staley admitted to Washington County Hospital with good condition. In another crash a car struck the end of a bridge over Antietam Creek east of Sharpsburg, injuring Ronald D. Thomas 24 of Boonsboro Rt. 1 with scalp knee elbow lacerations and John Ridenour 17 of Boonsboro Rt. 1 with head scalp knee injuries. Vehicle demolished. authorities say high speed involved.
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Washington County
Edwin Staley
Hagerstown Rt
North American Cement Corporation
John H. Harbaugh
K. D. McAllister
Staley
Antietam Creek
Sharpaburg
Ronald D. Thomas
Boonstore
Thomas
John Ridenour
Boons
Assault Victim Recalls Telephoned Threat To Testify
Three teenage youths face Grand Jury action on charges of attempted robbery after victim John A. Shatzer testified he received a threatening phone call urging him not to testify. The assailants—Lewis W. Henson 18, Charles E B. Frazier 17, and Robert L. Maphis 16—were identified, with a 15-year-old child held for Juvenile Court. Shatzer described being threatened while walking home in the 100 block of West Antietam Street.
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Hoya
John A. Shatzer
E. Lee Sr
Irving M. Einbinder
Boesty
W. Antietam St
Lewis W. Henson
Hagerstown
Williamsport Seeks Full Time Deputy Sheriff
Williamsport leaders press for a full time deputy sheriff to handle a growing workload. The County Board plans a Monday meeting with Capt. Dillinger ill health delaying talks and state police plans under review. Mayor Beard Miller urges Deputy Sheriff appointment to ease the county’s rough policing needs. County and Sandy Hook Citizens Association back a deputy rather than full time state officers.
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Washington County
Williamsport
Carl Dillinger
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick Barracks
Dillinger
Davidson
Robert Mayor
L. Beard Miller
Wil-Himes
Sandy Lamsport
County Hook
George E. Davidson
Maryland
Sandy Hook
Rome Schwagel County
Funkstown zoning panel weighs ordinance move
The Fulkstown Burgess and Commissioners study a zoning ordinance after a resident complained about trailers near his home. They weigh legal authority, suitability, and potential responsibilities, with town officials cautioned to avoid rushing a decision without proper investigation.
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Fulkstown
John Harrison
Moore
Clark Spitzer
Washington County Health Department
Miller's Furniture
Newline
N. Poto
Tac St
Provri Jr Maly
Couny Roads Department
Miller
Eugene Geary
Green St
Snitzer
Geary
Burgess
Edward Ridenour
Patio Stars
Meatey Parkway
Spitzer
Ralph J. Snyder
Side Porch
Marion
Athornty
Jarman
Hutzell
Buid
Chitech St
Birkstown Square
al Charles Rutledge
Frederick
Morris Pryor
Albancreye
Fairview
Com
Shia Soln
Missiggners
Ganumved
Can't Drive Loader Past Legal Barrier
County Commissioners wrestled with a gap in law to move 12050 dollars through. The town will fund and maintain a raffle right along Alternate Route 40 in Funkstown, with control of the road and a traffic light possible but costly. Rainfall reports across the region show 1.46 inches in Hagerstown and higher totals near Clear Spring, with forecasts for more showers and possible thunderstorms.
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State Roads Commission
Funktown
Funkstown
Spitzer’ S
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
D. Paul Oswald
Bridgeport Observer
Leo. A. Cahill
Cooperative
Harnack
Howard Beckenbaugh An
Booisburg
Oswald
Weather Bureau
Bali
Wren box harboring blacksnake crawls into tiny hole
Mrs. Elaine Kelly at Taylor's Landing watched wrens build in a grape arbor. A blacksnake squeezed into a small round hole in a wren box and was removed when the roof was pried off. The event disrupted the nesting pair and drew neighbors into the rescue attempt.
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Blacksnake
Wren
Kelly
Taylor's Landing
Erina Kelly
Cuba Draws Communists From Many Nations Toward Soviet Orbit
A flood of Communist and labor leaders from various countries visits Cuba amid growing ties with the Soviet Union. Raul Castro and Fidel Castro welcome guests as Cuba moves closer to Moscow, with trade pacts and cultural exchanges shaping its shift away from Western influence. Western diplomats note China’s stance remains uncertain while the United States watches cautiously from nearby.
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Cuba
Stavaba
Nea
Isenesaikaes Union
Palani Arid
Nich
Fidel
Ceento- T
Cuan
Paute Chamon
Gosita
Hina
United States
Alto
Sav Tonky Generatral
Denky Sion
Iet
Union
Nikita Khirustchey
Khrowsh
China
Filipinos greet Eisenhower in Manila amid mass outpouring
Tens of thousands of Filipinos line a 10 mile route to Manila Airport to cheer President Eisenhower during the start of his Asia tour. President Garcia hails him as a peace seeker and ally as Eisenhower vows partnership in defense of freedom and human dignity. Police deploy to manage the crowd as banners read Mabuhay Ike and We Love Ike. The welcome contrasts with Tokyo protests against Japan US defense treaty.
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Manila
Eisenhower
Pover
Philippines
Carlos P. Garcia
Garcia
Agia
United States
Anchorage
Alaska
Wake Island
Clark Air Force Base
Tokyo
Nobusuke Kishi
Japan
New Oslai
Asia
Bensy Boulev
Weather forecast for Washington County and Western Maryland
Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight through Thursday. Humid with showers and scattered storms again today and tonight and possibly Wednesday. Highs 75 to 82, lows around 68. Winds light to moderate, turning westerly with a touch of humidity returning later. Clearing by Wednesday afternoon.
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Washington County
Maryhind
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