Realty Market Has Busy Week in Hagerstown
Jottings from our reporters notebook discuss counterfeit payroll check schemes tied to a construction firm, with fake bank names, and an estimated $20,000 in bad checks cashed. Other items note Antietam Battle finishing second in a Charles Town race, plans for the Frederick Fair, and preparations for the State Firemen convention in Hagerstown bringing substantial local spending.
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Charles Town
Sharpsburg
Te! Ua
Carroll County
Hig New Holiday Inn
Union Chiefs Claim Rails Want Strike
Union leaders in Houston charge that railroads deliberate moves at the bargaining table threaten a national rail strike. Warnings come as negotiators walk out and a presidential commission report prompts carriers to consider its recommendations.
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Rails
H W. E. Gilbert
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wagineren
Lee
National Rail
Pengeon
Maton
Gilbert
Houston
Tex
Uon
Wolfe
Kennedy urges press on air experts after crash report
Robt Kennedy calls on press to report both good and bad in plane crash coverage. He vows no letup in investigations across nearly 100 counties to ensure voter access while pushing for voting rights laws. Governor Tawes defends press scrutiny as essential to keeping officials honest and informing the public about government actions. A Worthy supporter, indicted last April for travel during a national emergency, was shown in a Friday demonstration staged by an Americans Right to Travel Committee group in Ni.
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Robt
Kennedy
Gov. Tawes
Lalert
Ernest
Worthy
Mieami
Fla
Cuba
Red China
Hungary
Hie
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York Post
Baltimore
Air France
Atlanta Art Association
London Daily Sketch
Federal Aviation Agency
Washington
PAA
Andre Lesieur
Charles de Galle
Romance Proposals and Marriages in the District
An informal survey of newlyweds reveals a tiny percentage of men still initiate marriage while most couples follow a modern, pragmatic route. The piece contrasts old fashioned romantic notions with practical planning across districts and property deals, ending with a note on a fatal air crash involving Air France and a veteran pilot.
Revision of ware hour system eyed for train crews
The piece notes a call to revise the ware hour system with proposed pay raises for most train crews. Carriers accept the commission report while unions resist. An arbitration path via the mediation or emergency boards is discussed under the Railway Labor Act, with cooling-off and potential strikes after extended periods.
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Commission
Walfe
Inreducition Board
Wolfe
Mediation Board
Kennedy
Fragmented religious text on building character and faith
A damaged excerpt from a Methodist education document emphasizes choosing sound material and building on Christ the Lord. It envisions a temple of beauty and refuge, urging daily undergirding with the Spirit of strength until the work stands undefiled. Signed by S.C. executive secretary and John Marvin Rast of Columbia.
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Christ the Lord
S.C
Methodist Board of Education
John Marvin Rast
Columbia
Amen
United Nations tour film shown at Potomac Lodge meeting
Potomac Lodge will show a gold film on a United Nations tour if the date June 26 at 30 o'clock is met. Members from all branches including older adults and their companions are invited to the event and a second film is planned to be shown.
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Potomac Lodge
Ond
Tagerstown
United Nations
Dex Due
Area Deaths and Notices Mixed From Local Obits
Obituary notices include Clarence C. Miller of Chambersburg with funeral Monday at Sellers Funeral Home and interment at Parkdawn Cemetery, and Joseph Earl Ringer, 79, of Waynesboro, buried from St Andrew’s Catholic Church. Also noted are family details, veterans status, and service calls.
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Ars
Clarence C. Miller
Chambersburg
Sellers Funeral Home
Cleon Prowell
Paul B. Lucas
Parkdawn Cemetery
Oval Home
Laos Ends Civil War Era With Three Party Regime
VIENTIANE Laos AP Premier Prince Boun Oum submitted his resignation ending an 18 month term amid civil war and rising Pathet Lao influence. Prince Souvanna Phouma neutralist leader to form coalition government with Pathet Lao and right wing ministers awaiting royal decree and king Savang Valhana signing to inaugurate the new regime. Souphanouvong, Pathet Lao leader, arrives to take deputy premier role amid planned ceremony and swearing in at the royal palace.
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Vientiane
Laos
Haun Oum
Cit
Souvanna Phouma
Boun Our
Savang Vulhana
Pathet Lao
Prinee Souphanouyong
Pathet Lan
Plaine Des Jarres
Tin Sere Seven
Pathet Law
Syuvanna Phouma
Preminy Lesignate
National Assembly
Sousvanna
Savang Valhana Sinal
Senyanna
Souphanouvong
Boun Oum
Hindu Rice Jar Trick Revealed in Science Circus
A historical note explains a Hindu magic stunt where a narrow jar is filled with rice and a knife is plunged in and pulled out repeatedly. The action appears to lift the jar as grains pack tightly around the blade, a pseudoscience explained in a book titled Science Circus available in libraries.
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Chen
Eighteen Named To Board Here Of New Family Service Agency
Eighteen individuals were named to the initial board of directors for a new Family Service Agency in Hagerstown after a public meeting at the Hamilton Hotel. Rev Harris announced aims and an estimated annual budget of 923,500 to prevent family breakdown and to establish the service, with temporary chairman Yale Hanks leading the board as it seeks support to launch operations.
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New Family Service Agency
Family Services
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commercer
Hamilton Hotel
Community Services Coun
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Barton Harris
Homer Schwagel
Harris
Iclude
Violat Martin
Miss Helm K
Crosby Greene
Evan Crossley
Yale Hanks
Judigh Irvine Nuliedge
Richard Grumbacher
Paul Witez
Allen Higerock
William R. Zuercher
Edward Vail
Andrew Cellan
D. M. Mc.Grath
Ralph Dannetly
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Georgetown
Niles
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Long Bech
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University of California
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Virginia Ave
Robert F. Ken
Multishers Association, An
William Chomyak
Robert F. Fogle
Carrall Heights
Leon J. Kilchen
Bernard N. Kave
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Albert W. Reese
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George J. Fey
Ant
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Grevmy Brier Rul
Harry J. Hildebrand
Oswald Paul Vout
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Old Forge
Charles M. Danzer
Anna Danzer Whitcomb
Fred H. Martney
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Br Worthy
Waller FB. Wilson
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Wee Payne
Hevine D. Ride
Houpland
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William M. Mouse
Williamsport Greencastle Pike
Wiliamsport
Elizabeth MR. Martin
Robert ©. Hoffman
Maugans Ave
George Buller Doll
Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-Day
Academy Lane
Newton Lilton
Wayne G. Wishard
Allen Ave
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Iva Y. Bowers
John Maugansville
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Kiler
Graph Co
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Indian Springs
George C. Pearson
Telrides
Wiliam L. Denger
ML Fairview Rd
Margaret B. Earnsshaw
Amos F. Wishard
Linnie E. Ausherman
Drader J. Wartenfellz
Oxtarivave
Thomas E. Stirley
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Roadside Ave
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St. Andrews Catholic Church
Holy Mame Society
American Legion
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Cetebrant
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