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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
2
Mack Trucks, Inc announces a 275 acre plant near Hagerstown to build gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, and differentials for its Mack Truck line. The facility aims for October 1961 opening, employing about 2,000 workers, with Plainfield and Allentown sites affected.
Hagerstown was chosen over seven other communities for Mack Trucks new plant. Rumors had circulated for weeks that Mack might locate a plant here, with official word finally reaching the city last Saturday. An informant said the site purchase was completed and the plant would be built locally, though the buyer’s identity was not disclosed at the time. The company had been seeking a new site since October after announcing the Plainfield New Jersey plant closure.
Two young prisoners from the Maryland State Reformatory for Males at Breathersville escaped during a farm detail heading toward Keedysville. They were captured near Porterstown by reformatory guards and volunteers from Keedysville. Names: Edward Joseph Evans, 17, and Raymond W. Farmer, 18, both Baltimore burglary offenders. They wore denim uniforms and were classified as trusty. A judge and officials pursued a date for trial, with authorities aiming to reach the case before year’s end. The report also notes unrelated tax-fraud-related details about another individual, Ronnie Weller, and legal proceedings surrounding income taxes.
The Cumberland federal income tax evasion trial of Edward J Ryan, an Allegany County attorney and political aspirant, has been postponed indefinitely. Baltimore AP reports the delay affects the high profile case and its forthcoming jury proceedings.
The Washington County Board of Alcoholic Beverage License denied for the third time a beer wine and liquor license to Donald and Harriet Clopper proprietors of the Shuffle Inn Clear Spring The board also denied a license to the Meadowbrook Cocktail Lounge in the Long Meadow Brook Alleys The board chairman said a written opinion would be issued next week The decision cited stagnant population growth in Clear Spring and surrounding areas and stated no demonstrated need or necessity for an additional liquor outlet The board noted prior denials and an upheld circuit court ruling The hearing on June 10 showed the applicant presenting a stronger case yet lacks local support and population growth to justify a license
Mayor Winslow F. Burhans announced that federal funds allocated to the county will be transferred to the City of Hagerstown for a north south downtown by pass, Burhans Boulevard. The project aims to remove traffic bottlenecks by eliminating grade crossings and easing congestion on main streets, benefiting south city residents and industrial growth. The move depends on available matching funds and county approval.
The Weather Bureau reports dark clouds lift as the storm passes, bringing a general clearing today and forecast fair weather for the next several days in Hagerstown. The message notes improvements in both weather and economic sentiment.
The wreck of the Blue Mountain Express near Hallbride Thornjont caused 12 injuries and several deaths following a collision with a freight car. A five day Maryland fore-sfxpress release notes the derailment occurred as a baggage man tried to reach home for supper. Investigators blamed misaligned orders and highway bridge issues. rescue teams from city and state investigated with officials reviewing train orders.
In Tokyo leftwingers staged a new round of protests to oppose the U S Japan security pact. A "people s funeral" for Michiko Kamba a 22 year old Tokyo University student killed in the June 15 Parliament assault drew about 3000 attendees versus 20000 predicted. Rallies in factories shops and a night march around Parliament were planned with 60000 promised, and on July 2 Socialists and allies aimed to mobilize 300000 to demand a new Parliament and reject the security treaty.
Boonsboro Fire Department answered a Mt Briar call about 10 this morning after lightning struck an electrical fixture. Firefighters found wiring damaged but were able to leave once fire risk was ruled out.
Officer Earl Guessford reports a five year old girl, Carol Lingo, was cited for speeding on a tricycle. He complains she squealed during questioning. Parents, Thomas W. and Mrs Lingo, reside at 341 Nottingham Rd.
In Memphis Tennessee a 38 year old grandmother is awaiting the birth of quadruplets at Naval Hospital. Minne Laura Box wife of airman Thomas A Box was expected to have the four babies around August 21 but was hospitalized after X rays confirmed multiples. The Boxes already have four children ages 20 years to 20 months. Quadruplets occur about once in a million pregnancies. The baby news may alter plans as Thomas Box considered retiring from the navy to pursue the ministry to begin in 1964. He asked readers to pray for them.
Violinist Jascha Heifetz files suit in Santa Monica claiming he slipped on a wet floor at Nate and Al's Deli in Beverly Hills last July. He seeks damages of 190000 for injuries including a broken hip that allegedly impaired his career.
Williamsport’s G. W. Wolfe forecasts potential good fishing on the Potomac River this weekend if rain stays away. He notes recent heavy rains disrupted his earlier predictions of fishable water for several weekends but remains optimistic pending weather stability.
Fidel Castro threatened to confiscate all U S business interests in Cuba if the United States reduces the sugar quota for which Havana receives a 150 million dollar annual bonus. He urged Congress to grant the president standby authority to cut the quota, calling the move economic aggression and a knife thrust in the chest. He warned that American investments could disappear as Cuba presses for stricter control of properties and operations, including major utilities and banks.
The Labor Department reports May living costs rose one tenth of a percent, pushing the consumer price index to 126.3 percent of the 1947-49 average. Higher food prices drive the rise, triggering cost of living raises for about 200,000 workers in aircraft, meatpacking, chemical, trucking, and metalworking sectors, typically one to two cents an hour. Despite higher prices, average paycheck buying power edged up by 70 cents due to longer hours, though still 2 percent below last year.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen reached a 4 percent wage increase over 16 months with U.S. railroads, affecting about 45,000 members. It follows deals with other operating unions. the Switchmen's Union remains in dispute seeking 12 percent. Non-operating unions totaling roughly 550,000 members have not yet settled.
Bruge A Householder 49 of Park Road sustained the loss of an eye and head injuries when a horse kicked him Tuesday at a racetrack. He is in Washington County Hospital. Householder, associated with TL & Po Maytag Sales and Service, was walking near a horse when it kicked him, causing facial and side injuries. He is reported improving.
Weather across Hagerstown and Western Maryland shows clearing this afternoon and evening with cooler, drier air tonight. Saturday brings mostly sunny and cooler conditions. Sunday stays fair with seasonal temperatures. Elsewhere, Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas report clearing tonight with lows around 64 and cooler, drier Saturday.
A Circuit Court jury heard a case brought by the State Roads Commission against John C Herbst his wife Betty J Herbst and Prudential Insurance Co. The suit seeks condemnation of about 150 acres of the 50 acre Herbst farm in Ringgold. After arguments, jurors visited the farm late morning.
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