Two Local Soldiers Among Medal Of Honor Winners
Read of two local soldiers, Clay Beauford and William Wilson, among Medal of Honor recipients. The Army released details of their acts during the 1872 73 winter campaigns against Apache bands in Arizona and New Mexico, including Beauford’s cited valor at Tonto Creek and Wilson’s service with the 9th Cavalry. The article places the honors in the broader 19th century context, noting the rarity of the award and the long history of heroism.
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Tagerstown
Beiore Bergeant
Beanford
Wilson
Herman C. Wilson
W. North St
Hagerstown
Bari
Allan Hoare
Tonto Creek
William
J. Wilson
United States
Sitting Bull
Custer
U.S. Army
Nelland
San A
Miles
9Th Cavalry
Clay Beauford
5Th A. 5
Cavalry
Calvary
Coellse
Arizona
New Mexico
Cochise
Sohom
Uie
Bth
Snow Likely to Persist as Maryland Sees Wintry Mix
Weather reports indicate continuing snow across Maryland with a shift to rain possible as a low pressure center approaches. Frigid overnight conditions record about 30 degrees in spots, with snowfall totals toward February ending around 1.82 inches in Boonsboro area and 1.348 inches statewide. A hospital move to reconfigure patient care drew protest amid winter weather.
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Maryland
Weather Bureau
Washington County
Boonsboro
Bridgeport
J. Howard Beckenbaugh
Oswalt
Aville
Senator seeks removal of license plate expiration dates
State Senator George E Snyder co sponsors a bill to strike the expiration date from Maryland license plates. The proposal would add the term American Miniature if enacted. The measure failed passage. A separate push by Snyder and Sen John Deve aims to urge the Governor to appoint a commission to map a tangible future for the historic Cullen State Hospital at Sabt to.
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George E
To Avoid Flu Get Your Shots Next Time
Dr. D Crosby Greene warns vaccination last fall is best protection against Asiatic flu. He notes contact avoidance helps, but severity varies with health. In Washington County ten respiratory deaths last month. Baltimore reports wide spread. Officials urge microscope confirmation to identify the virus.
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D. Crosby Greene
Wahington
Washington County
Greene
Baltimore
Enza
State Department of Health
Br. Greene
Post Publisher Breaks From City Papers to Resume Daily
Dorothy Schiff, publisher of the New York Post, announces a return to afternoon publication on Monday, joining a subset of New York papers in resuming amid a printers strike. She resigns from the Publishers Association, while other major dailies remain shut or voluntary. Officials warn the move may prolong the strike as talks continue and union leaders react.
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NEW York
Dorothy Schiff
New York Post
News
Mes. Schiff
Edlitor
The
Post
Aid
Hely
Fone Railles
Hobert B Wagner
Publishers Association of
New York City
Eraft
Elmer Brown
Apl-Ciq International Typographical Union
Cole
Bertran A. Powers
Viking Printers Local 6
Schiff
Alexander
Publishers Association
Jointi-American
World-Telegram & Sun
Telernational
TIT
Skemands
City Lacks Funds To Continue Water Metering
The Hagerstown Water Department faces budget cuts totaling about 30 000 this year. With only 30 000 in its capital budget after 167 000 last year and 199 000 in 1951, the metering program may stall, causing layoffs and leaving about 290 customers unmetered by year end. Water Board chair Richard C Munson warns the department cannot fund ongoing metering and other construction, as city officials tighten spending for 1963.
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George Rash
Lawn Water Department
Water Boar
Richard” C Munson
Sais
Singerin
Water Dept
Michard C. Willson
New Water Lines
Munson
Meyers Berkson Store Fire Traced to Switch Circuits
Investigators link January blaze at Meyers Berkson store on West Franklin Street to an electrical switch apparatus short circuit. Post Office receipts for February show a rise amid the fire’s aftermath, with total losses and business disruption noted. Weather and month’s activity framed the financial impacts as the city’s February records show a spike in revenue lost to the blaze.
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Meyers Berkson
Franklin St
Pee
Monty A
Thomas Mt Raiument
Simpson
John Hall
Ayas
West Virginia
Snow Hart
Nagerstown
Weather Outlook and Hagerstown Postmaster Race
Snow or rain blankets Washington County tonight with lows in the 20s and a warming trend over the weekend. In Hagerstown a postmaster appointment is pending with several applicants, including a current postal employee. the job requires presidential appointment and Senate confirmation, with examinations and veterans preference considerations.
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Washington County
Ain Lonnight
Hagerstown
Mina M. Simpson
Rey Roles
Ae U Iter
At-Lay
Jon Sickles
Democratic State Central
Bonaminten
Chainmaani Delphey
Simpson
Civil Service
U.S. Senate
Brewster
Sigiles
Central Committee
Delhey
Five Youths Admit Breaking Into Nehi Bottling Plant
Five youths charged with breaking and entering Nehi Bottling in Inwood West Virginia have confessed to the crime. Identified are Marvin Turner Ellenod Kelly Unger Grimm Martinshiwg and others from nearby towns. They are held in Martinsburg as state police report additional break in incidents at a Fred Mark restaurant and other Maryland targets.
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Tive
West Virginia
Patice
Nehi
Neve
Maryland
Marvin Turner
Elenod Akelly Unger
Inwood
W.va
Grimm
Martinshiwg
Ww. Va
Anly Wearneysvilly
Juvenit
Martingburg
Alsol, Jr
Barura Prilchie
Fred- Mark
Lite Rose Berts
Miryland
McNamara Explains Incident and Carrier Vulnerability
Washington AP sources say the Pentagon disclosed long range Soviet reconnaissance jets flew near four U S Navy carriers to counter Soviet claims. McNamara indicated such flights aimed to blunt propaganda while questions arose about carrier vulnerability after the Forrestal's near miss near the Azores.
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Washington
Pentagon
Sec'essary
Robert S. McNaras
Cexatmyle
North Pacific
McNamara
Soviet Union
Forrestal
Azores
Slut Rett
Pacresan
Saterprike
Willy Hawk
Fon
Carla
Olthurs
Forrestals
Mediterreat Fey
United States
Db Wits
Great Circle
Teacher's corporal punishment up to judge's limit upheld
Magistrate William J. L. Myer ruled Hancock High School may employ reasonable corporal punishment by teachers. A rector, Roall Husex, faced assault charges for pulling a girl by her hair. witnesses testified injuries included sore neck and hips. The defense argued discipline in class justifies physical measures. attorney said punishment is limited and used only once before in 242 years.
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William JL Myer
Av Hancock
Roall Husex
Mayfair Ave
Bornige Pryor
Vanedek
Bernice
Liv
Matsie
Merle Mvans
Wins Hancock
Seve
Nates Sauemer
Tusey
Bnt
Elas
Froma
Tisey
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Fifth Hirginnert Armory
Rose Yackers
P.O
Congress
Delphey A. Itpaye
Smostnaster
Aintment
Postal Service
Reagan
Empire
Venables Silys
Delphey
Lanecock
Morgansville
Disclosure
Russia
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