29 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
1
Chaos hits Manhattan as a bus strike idles 1,400 drivers amid a plan to convert Lexington and Third Avenues into one way routes. About 900 strikers protest at City Hall while Mayor Wagner declines intervention.
The Senate approved a bill allowing wiretap evidence to be used in state criminal prosecutions where state law authorizes police wiretaps by court order. Backed by the Justice Department, it now heads to the House. New York, among five states, supports the measure alongside Maryland, Oregon, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
The Fan American Union in Washington DC is maintained by twenty one republics, forming a unique federation. Details indicate a formal structure with member republics coordinating activities under a central administration.
Cannors named new manager of Alexander Donable Foods amid reports ofirregularities in free food distribution. Moats defends the program noting many eligible residents still do not collect benefits. Over the past year the program distributed 37 tons of surplus food worth 67 780.56 dollars, with costs under 18 000 dollars. Cannon has a long hotel career including roles in Pittsburgh Syracuse Cuba and Titusville. He is married to Christine Price Canter.
Obituary notes Thomas J Kerfoot and Anna Arthur Kerfoot and their Hagerstown residence for 30 years. He belonged to St John s Episcopal Church and multiple Masonic and railroad fraternal groups. Survived by daughters Phyllis, Jane, Ruth, Betty, Judy. sons Robert L and Thomas J. many relatives. Funeral Friday at Suter-Router Funeral Home with Lodge rites. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday evening.
Local hunters may obtain licenses this Friday with fees of 2 dollars for deer by gun and 3 dollars for bow and arrow. Squirrel and turkey seasons run October 5 through 31, with deer seasons opening November 1 and ending November 12. Later, December 3 to 10 allows deer by gun or bow and arrow with a deer stamp. Rabbit, quail, pheasant run November 15 to January 31, otter and mink December 15 to March 15, raccoon and possum September 105 to January 31. No closed season on skunk, woodchuck, dred or gray fox. no bag limits on these predators. Licensees should consult Maryland's Hunter's Guide 1880.
Evangelist F A Wilson of Williamsport announced he would not appear as planned at the Log Cabin Revival due to difficulties. Milton Samuel Ditlow, aged 83, died last night at his home on West Potomac Street. He was a member of the Lions Lodge and Red Men. Funeral services are Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Leaf Funeral Chapel Williamsport with Rev. William Huddle officiating. interment River View Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by one son Milton S Ditlow of Washington, a daughter Miss Mary Ditlow, Hagistown, and four grandchildren.
The article lists many agencies and organizations including Employment Security Office, railroads, University of Maryland Johns Hopkins Hospital, County Auditor, Hagerstown Water Planning and Zoning Commission, City and County Point, Alport Health Department, and the Board of Education. It credits these entities for supplying rates, information, surveys, technical data, maps, and a complete report on the project, highlighting coordinated support from state, local, and institutional stakeholders.
A continuation notes that longer terms were promised in escape case prosecutions after a defendant, who had been sent to serve, had previously been denied parole. The report emphasizes the potential for harsher sentences and stricter handling of escape offenses.
Confused wartime style text describes争 defense funding near $40 billion for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, with House and Senate edits mismatched. It notes rejected items such as a carrier budget and Bomarc antiaircraft missiles, and details about weather damage, power outages, and local impacts from storms and winds across Illinois and Missouri.
The article discusses the C&O considering a two way merger with the BRO but not including the Central. Alfred Perlman, president of the C&O, says the plan seeks an agreement to reach a desired result and notes the Central’s reluctance to join any IB&O and C&O merger. The presence of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a rival looming in the background is cited.
A short prayer request from Charles M Crowe a Wilmette Illinois minister for daily devotion. The text asks heavenly guidance to find God reflect serenity trust in Thylender and care and to live by lasting truth and love. It seeks peace in the world and in hearts and hope for all seeking help in Christ’s name Amen.
The Department of Motor Vehicles announces revocation of driving privileges for Ralph Bejeard of Chewsville and a one month suspension for Charles Ninfro Jones of Boonsboro Rt. 2. The actions reflect license penalties issued by the DMV.
In Little Rock Arkansas a flash flood along Highway 6 claimed the Branscum family and their child Marilyn. Sgt Roy Brat scum described watching the car lift away as nearly an hour of peril ended with the vehicle swept from the road. Four bodies were recovered and searchers pursued two more child victims Daniel Ray and Gray.
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