Longer warranties spread as consumer trust grows
AP reports manufacturers are offering longer and stronger guarantees across autos, appliances and fabrics to restore shopper confidence. FTC and BBB scrutiny remains as firms push clearer terms, while brands like Ford Rolls-Royce Hamilton Beach and Hotpoint expand coverage up to years, with plans for lifetime or multi‑year protections.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Bwa
Federal Trade Commission
Better Business Bureau
Thal
Montgomery Ward
Zippo
Ford
Rolls-Royce
Cippingwolf & Margulies, Inc
Motorola
Hamlton Beach
Bulova
Hotpoint
Bissell
Buona Marten
Five Injured In Series Of Auto Collisions In Area
A string of crashes left five injured in Frederick County and nearby areas. Charles H. Buhrman, 17, and Cyrus W. Early, 25, were admitted to Washington County Hospital after a head on collision on State Route 153 near Wakeville. Early suffered facial injuries and possible skull fracture. Buhrman had deep chin cuts and broken bones. Howard W. Stoddard, 60, was treated after his ice cream truck overturned while turning from Taper Mill Road onto Fridingers Avenue. In Sharpsburg, Mrs Hazel A. Pierce, 26, her daughter Darla Sue, and two Jamisons were treated for cuts after Pierce crossed the center line on Antidamn Road and hit a farmer’s truck. Pierce was charged with failure to stay right of center. An Augusta, Michigan, motorist, Giles A. Rogers, 59, was cited for improper turning after a collision on Potomac Street with Balmer T. Hemphill. no injuries were reported.
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Charles H. Buhrman
Smithsburg
Washington County Hospital
Smithsburg Rd
Frederick County
Cyrus W. Early
Myersville
R. C. Lewis
Frederick Barracks
Wakeville
Lewis
Early
Buhrman
Howard W. Stoddard
Cannon Ave
Stoddard
Fridingers Ave
Calliston
Sharpsburg
Pkeeper
J. V. Smith
Hazel A. Pierce
Antidamn
Raymond M. Churchey
Augusta
Mich
Potomac St
James W. Baker
Giles A. Rogers
Balmer T. Hemphill
Elm St
O Connor Elected Director of National Association of Accountants
C D O Connor director of accountants elected to the National Association of Accountants at its 42nd annual conference in New York City. He is employed by Victor Products Corp and will serve a one year term. Donald G Eder of Youngstown Ohio is elected president.
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C. Nan O'Connor
Columbia Rd
National Association of Accountants
New York City
O’connor
Victor Products Corp, N
Association
Donald G. Eder
Youngstown, O
Ancient Cars Visit County Event Draws Classic Car Owners
A dozen antique autos dating from 1912 to 1915 toured the area on a Saturday night trip. The group led by president Charles Osler gathered 42 people at Plantation Motel and attended services at Hancock Drive-In Theater before returning via Route 40. Firemen Set Tonight Meeting at Leitersburg Fire Hall urged attendance with refreshments.
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Leon
Morron
Ohio
Hancock Drive-In
Charles Osler
Leitersburg Fire Co
AML
Washington Resident Killed In Accident Near Ringgold
A 77 year old Washington resident Dewey L Brown died from skull fracture and internal injuries after a two car crash at the intersection of Routes 64 and 1 near Ringgold. Ida A Kuhn 51 and Julia Anne Kennedy 62 were in the other auto and suffered cuts bruises and shock. Mrs Brody ? and Mrs Kennedy were treated for possible internal injuries and released. The crash remains under investigation by Trooper Alan Martin of the state police. Brown resided at 3070 Thayer Street NE Washington.
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Washington, D.J
Marie Adele Brody
Dewey L. Brown
Worhington
Brown
Brody
Kenny
Ringgold
Martin
Ne Brown
Rt. State
Alan Martin
Willard E. Kuli
Fairground Ave
Jared
Ida A. Kuhn
Julia—Anne Kennedy
Dy. B. W. Ditto, Jr
E. Antietam Sr
Ditto
Kuhn
Rt. 64
Kennedy
Thayer St
Washington
Williamsport Volunteer Ice Company Meeting Tonight
The Williamsport Volunteer Ice Company will convene with the standing committee meeting at 7 45 p m before the regular session.
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Williamsport Volunteer Ice Company
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