Lightning Strikes Fort Bragg Guard Camp Killing Two
A fierce electrical storm at Ft. Bragg North Carolina struck the 8 000 National Guard troops as they camped for summer training. Two Kannapolis men Sgt J C Walter Lee Milam 26 and Pfe Arthur Belton Nortis Jr 19 were killed. Four others were admitted to hospital with injuries. Soldiers described being knocked down and gear bent as the bolts rained over the encampment.
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Ft. Bragg
N. C
Army
J.C. Walter ‘Lee
Milam
Pfe
Arthur Belton Nortis Jr
Kannapolis
Air
Old Hickory
North Carolina National Guard
Ives
City Bus Line To Switch On July First
The Maryland Public Service Commission authorized the sale of the local city bus line by Potomas Edison Company to Antietam Transit Co Inc for net book value. Joseph G Succa of Valley Transit Co Le Moyne Pa heads the new firm. No immediate changes in operations expected. Sale includes about 30 bases.
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City Bus Inc
Potomas Edison Comany
Antietam Transit Co., Inc
Maryland Public Service Commission
PSC
Baltimore
P8c
New Transit‘ Company
Seph G. Succa
Valley Transit Company
Le*imoyne
Succa
Stroudsburg
Tt S
Succes
Oak Hill Lindens In Full Bloom Daily Warm Spell Returns
A fragmented report notes Oak Hill Lindens in full bloom as warmer weather returns. Residents expect temperate conditions to last, with trees described as healthy and expanding along avenues. The text references tree growth, seasonal timing, and local observations amid weather notes and city blocks.
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Oak Hill
Pastries Lure Thieves at A and P Store
A theft report cites a thief raid in front of the A and P on North Potomac Street where 32 cherry pies and about three carloads of cookies were taken. Manager J W McDaniel notes holes punched in cartons to test contents and says the issue recurs weekly. Police also investigate milk theft from Mrs Gossard’s Madison Avenue home and a Howard Feed Store break in East Baltimore Street with about $2 in pennies stolen.
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Potomac Street
J. W. McDaniel
McDaniel
Donald Gossard
Madison
Avenue
Howard Feed
Baltimore Street
False Alarm At Hospital Triggers Fire Company Response
A false alarm at Washington County Hospital about 9 o clock this morning drew five fire companies plus Community Ambulance Service. Fire Chief John Hall said ladder trucks from Western Enterprise Pioneer Hook and Ladder First Hose Junior and Antietam Companies responded within minutes. The alarm was accidental and hospital staff followed none procedures.
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Washington County Hospital
John Hall
Western Enterprise
Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Mall Gard Hospital
Halfway To Be Surveyed On Sewage Plan
The Halfway district will be canvassed to gauge resident support for a Suburban Sanitary Commission to establish a sewage and storm water drain system. The survey, door-to-door by county health staff and summer workers, uses maps from Baker and Wibberly plus Associates.
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Sani Commission
Washington County Health Department
Baker and Wibberly and Associates
Board of County Commissioners
Baker and Wibberly
Maryland
Israel Warns Egypt Over Submarine Blockade Threat
Jerusalem reports Israel warned Egypt last night against using three Soviet submarines to blockade the Gulf of Aqaba from Eilat. Egypt confirmed purchase and deployment, while Israel warned such actions would be met with force. Saudi Arabia protested Israeli and Western naval activity in the gulf as a violation of Arab waters. The director general of the Ministry warned of measures against submarine action and affirmed open-sea defense, with Britain, the U.S. Sixth Fleet, France, and others watching developments closely.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Egypt
Gulf of Aqaba
Soviet Union
Eilat
Egyp
Tian
Gulf of Astroying
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Gulf
U.N
Ministry
Haifa
Simon Peres
U.S
Mediterranean
Middle East
House Group Cuts $16 Million From Postal Budget
The House Appropriations Committee urged curtailment of mail services to live within reduced funds, cutting 16 percent from the Post Office Department’s extra request of 149.44 million for the fiscal year starting July 1. Postmaster General Summerfield signaled curtailments if funds remain limited, while the panel endorsed zoning, reduced star route and Saturday services, and a review of five day work week trends. They also urged examining the cost of living salary differentials and possible Alaska exemptions.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Post Office Department
House
Summerfield
Alaska
Trooper Kills Robber Suspect in West Virginia Shootout
In Elkins West Virginia State Police say Trooper W A Steffick killed John E McKown alias John E Moore during a chase after a roadblock crash. A woman companion, 45 year old Macel Dennison formerly of Sutton, was uninjured and detained for investigation. Authorities describe McKown as a major operator in a regional breaking and entering ring with Harman as possible headquarters.
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Elkins
W. Va
Harman- Man
John E. McKown
John E. Moore
W. A. Steffick
Steffick
Staton
Evenwood
Here
Macel Dennison
Sutton
Robert L. Maxwell
Braxton
Maxeell
Pater
McKown
Harman
Mchawn
Indictment sought in Pennsylvania bank robbery case
A federal grand jury will be asked to indict Dolla Jape Renderson, 24, of Marlowe West Virginia, on charges of aiding a bank robbery at Arendtsville Pennsylvania months earlier. Renderson and her alleged accomplice James N. Keller of Gettysburg were found at a Tucson Arizona trailer camp. Keller escaped custody while Renderson is jailed in Harrisburg awaiting further proceedings.
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Dolla Jape Renderson
Henderson
Harrisburg
Elopers Nabbed For Speeding In Montoursville
Christina Wennerstrom 16 and 18 year old Williams were stopped on U.S. 15 near Montoursville Pa for driving 63 in a 50 mph zone. The Sweden diplomat’s daughter and her claimed husband, said to be elopers, were taken to police headquarters after breakfast with officers contacting Washington for instructions.
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Williamsport
Monpolice
Toursville
Ser
U. S. Senate
U. S. State Department
Washington
Christina Wennerstrom
Andi
Haw
Williams
Stig Wennerstrom
Christin
Robert Gorman
Clifford O'Neill
U.S. 15
Montoursville
West Virginia
Canada
Adi
Leray Foulkrod
Montoursville Barracks
Stats Department
Foulkrod
Wennerstrom
Young Williams
Christina
Government Asks High Court For Decision In Girard Case
The Justice Department appeals to the Supreme Court seeking an early ruling on GI William S. Girard who faces trial in Japan for the killing of a Japanese woman. Atty. Gen. Herbert Brownell and J. Les Rankin argue the decision to bypass the Court of Appeals was wrong and urge action before the court's recess to avoid delaying the case for months.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
William S. Girard
U.S
Joseph C. McGarrahy
Herbert Brownell
J. Les Rankin
Justce
Defense Department
Douglas
Middle East
High Court
US Court of Appeals
United States
Japan
Last Bodies Removed From Potter Field At Bellevue
The last of over 400 bodies were removed from Potter's Field at the former Bellevue site. Under Andrew K. Coffman supervision, remains were boxed and reburied in Rose Hill Cemetery. Permits were obtained from the State Health Department. Most graves were unmarked. records began in 1935. The Bellevue site now houses the State Chronic Disease Hospital.
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Potter's Field
Bellevue
Andrew K. Coffman
Rose Hill
Potter's
Drew K. Coffman
State Department of Health
Pioty
Coffman
70 Motorists Halted By Radar Near Bridgeport
State Police stopped 76 motorists on the Cavetown Pike near Bridgeport for speeding in a 9 mile per hour zone as radar devices detected violations yesterday afternoon and evening.
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Cavetown Pike
Bridgeport
Two Bicyclists Hurt In collision in St James
John William Turner, 12, of St James, is at Washington County Hospital with severe head injuries after a morning bicycle collision. Edward Lea McCabdin, 12, also from St James, is listed with injuries. Police say the rider of the other bicycle, Turner, was speeding. several motorists were fined for speeding as the investigation proceeds.
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John Wiliam Surner
St. James
Washington County Hospital
Edward Lea McCabdin
Werelae
James
Levele
Brush
Witiver
Farfer
Suspension Policy Shifts on Nuclear Test Stop
Washington June 20 Officials said the United States would accept a one step disarmament framework that would halt nuclear weapons production in exchange for an agreement to suspend tests. President Eisenhower had suggested openness to a Russian test moratorium separate from broader disarmament talks but the White House clarified that the policy would not be considered in isolation. Hagerty noted the president did not imply isolating test suspension from other disarmament issues.
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Washington
United States
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
New Water Line To Run West Side Of Pike To Fairchild Plant
City officials and state and utility representatives agreed a 12 inch water main will be laid along the west side of Pike to the Fairchild Aircraft plant. The line will connect to the existing 8 inch lines at Park Road and Northern Avenue. Digging has begun and completion is expected in three to four months, addressing regional water shortages for years.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Fairchild Aircraft
Hagerstown Gas Co
City Water Dept
Richard C. Willson
C. William Hetzer Co
Northern Avenue
Park Road
Willson
Fairchild
No Accidents Reported In City Over 48 Hours
City police reported no automobile accidents in the city during the 48 hour period ending at 8 am this morning and none between 8 am and noon. Officials noted that while single 24 hour spans without accidents occur, a two day run with no accidents is unusual.
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Stark
Murray
Funkstown
Hagerstown
Spetel
Mayer Ind
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Ung
Ean
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Girard
New State Chronic Msease Hospital
Cras Os
Pike
Reader’s Index
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Leseon
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