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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1960
Page
10
In Havana one person died and more than 50 were injured when a munitions dump exploded twice and with a final blast, shaking the capital near the four mile extent of shattered windows. Fidel Castro sealed off the site as crowds gathered amid flying glass and shock.
News tips last week yielded several $2 prizes for stories tipped to the Daily Mail editor. An Rt. 1 Spring resident suffered injuries in a track car collision near Dam No. 5, four hurt. A Clear View Rd housewife described a man kicked in the head by a race horse and losing an eye. Additional tips for $1 prizes include a Wise St. housewife about a postcard mailed in 1927 to someone else 33 years late. Continued on Page 2, Col. 3.
Hagerstown and Washington County remain fair and cool with lows forecast 50 to 55 tonight. Tuesday brings sun and highs 82 to 86, followed by Wednesday warmth with scattered showers. Eastern Shore and southern Maryland see fair, cool nights 55 to 62 and highs near 84 to 90. West Virginia trends show fair skies with low 60s, humid Tuesday and possible afternoon showers or storms west and south. Southeastern Pennsylvania remains fair and warm through Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s and coastal areas near 80.
Residents of Bower Ave petitioned the Circuit Court for an injunction against a local truck depot run by Frederick J. Sponangle and others. They claim noise and vibration from diesel trucks disturb sleep and health, seeking a perpetual ban on operating the depot on the leased property from Beall and Monninger. Sponangle objects to nighttime engine idle and insists conditions harm families’ comfort.
Federal attorneys weigh next move against Melvin D. Rees Jr. charged in slayings of the Carroll Jackson family and others. Rees, jailed in Memphis awaiting a July 6 hearing, faces possible transfer to Maryland if indicted. FBI cites handwritten notes found at his Hyattsville home linking him to the victims. Authorities note he also faces charges of unlawful flight in a 1957 murder and was connected to multiple 1950s killings in a Washington Baltimore Annapolis triangle.
A major Arizona wildfire in Kaibab National Forest spread to about 7,500 acres of timber scrub and prime yellow pine near the Grand Canyon. About 1,000 firefighters, including 600 Native Americans, battled the blaze with bulldozers pumps and aerial support. Wind gusts to 25 mph and temperatures from 80 to 100 F challenged containment, with officials optimistic about control in two to three days if conditions hold.
Two children and several residents suffered injuries in falls at multiple addresses. A ten year old girl from South Street fractured her left wrist and received a cast after an fall. others included a child in Melbourne Street and adults at Ridge Avenue Potomac Avenue and Radcliffe Avenue with minor injuries. Local emergency rooms treated patients including a cast for the wrist.
The Davis family at 1705 Oak Hill Ave reports a bright yellow meadow lark perches on their window each morning around 5 30 and chirps loudly. The bird arrived about two months ago and the family, though not feeding it, now regards it as an unintended pet that wakes them early.
President Eisenhower returns from a 23000 mile goodwill tour of the Far East and will speak tonight from the White House at 6 30 pm EST. He is expected to stress that the journey strengthened U S ties despite canceling the Tokyo visit.
Maryland lawmakers Beall and Foley expressed optimism that a Senate crafted canal park bill will pass Congress this session. The proposal would create a 165 mile national historic park along the C and O Canal in Maryland by authorizing the National Park Service to accept 4800 acres of canal land, eliminating a parkway plan and barring further land purchases.
The Washington County Grand Jury began a special session to address backlogged criminal cases dating from March. Judge D K McLaughlin recalled jurors to hear information and return indictments where justified. A dozen or more witnesses were to appear today with no session planned for tomorrow.
Bethlehem native Jon athan Jones, 78, engineer who supervised construction of the George Washington, Golden Gate and Chesapeake Bay bridges, died Saturday at St. Luke's hospital. He was chief engineer of the fabricated steel division from 1928 to 1952 and is survived by his wife Dorothy two daughters and eight grandchildren.
AP report from Houston details the Texas Gulf Coast floods driven by heavy rains since Thursday, with eight dead and two missing, up to 30 inches of rain in places. Floodwaters forced thousands from homes, rescues by Navy and Army, and aid shipped to Port Lavaca. Local residents found unusual scenes such as water skiers on flooded streets and snakes roaming streets as crews assisted evacuees.
North Dakota voters head to the polls on November 4 for a pivotal Senate race between Gov. John E. Davis and Rep. Quentin Burdick. Analysts say the contest could reflect farmers mood toward farm policy and forecast GOP momentum or weakness for the national election. Polls open at 9 a.m. and about 200000 ballots are expected, possibly breaking 1956 records.
Washington AP Senator Clif Case criticizes Mack Trucks plan to move factory to lower costs, build in Plainfield New Jersey hurting 3,200 workers and local tax base. He urges federal action to curb interstate plant raiding and boost labor standards, warning states north and south will suffer unemployment and tax losses.
In Geneva on June 27 the Soviet bloc walked out of a 10 nation disarmament session. Valerian Zorin announced plans to present a generally and completely disarmed world at the UN. Western delegates continued talks with the other bloc members remaining at the table. The session, which began March 16, ended with the walkout and a six week recess.
Secretary of Defense Thomas S Gates Jr says the Soviet Union unlikely to start a major war but may pressure the world with cold war strains. He asserts U S readiness to handle small conflicts or major war and urges Congress to fund a new Navy aircraft carrier and higher foreign aid. Debate on carrier funding remains in conference with House and Senate figures varying.
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