13 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1963
Page
1
Delegates warned that dozens of new measures push toward rapid passage as assembly and senate debate over two-thirds vote requirements. By Tuesday, bills including alcohol law changes and local statutes topped 1 880 pieces, with 300 years of tradition overshadowed by a flurry of activity as sessions near April 1 adjournment.
President Kennedy argues tax cuts are essential to revival. He contrasts prewar unemployment under 4 percent with recent rates above 5 percent and cites slower growth since 1957. He warns future deficits could rise if no tax relief is enacted and stresses debt relief relative to the economy.
Reported discovery of a new Asian flu strain first appearing in Tokyo in 1962. Evidence gathered in June suggested a new strain, but confirmation did not arrive until November. Vaccines already manufactured could not be updated in time for 1962 63. Experimental vaccines showed potential protection in early trials with volunteers and federal prisoners. Scientists note mutations may arise from natural adaptation, radiation, or other factors, with no proven cause.
Toy Smith, 35, a handyman from Belmont and Black, was arrested in Cambridge and charged with murder in the strangling of Bessie Goldberg, 62, found dead in her Cambridge home. Police say a nylon stocking hair tie was used to strangle her, and investigators noted she had planned preparations for a party that night.
Flooding from rising streams and dam releases along the Tennessee River triggered major relief efforts. Tornadoes smashed parts of Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee killing several and injuring many. Alabama residents faced drownings and homes wrecked as rainfall and high winds lashed Georgia and the region.
Baltimore Produce prices list various apples and potatoes with grades and sizes. Mentions Vawa and Pa Katahdins among others, noting light demand, mixed quality, and scattered pricing across regions and forms.
Area obituary notices the death of William Statler of Williamson County after a six week illness. He was a lifelong member of St Pauls United Church and served as deacon trustee and elder. Survived by wife Clara Haytman Staller daughter Bernad Me Lucas Harald WJ Staller three grandchildren brother Clarence sister Mrs Charles Minner and many nieces nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at Barbour Funeral Home with Rev William A Dorstine. burial in St Tomas Cemetery.
Obituary from Westfield area lists several aviation figures including Gene Kelly and a hospital spokesman noting improved condition after a week in traction. Details mention connections to Newark, Oklahoma aeronautics schools, and a Beverly Hills residence. Funeral plans fixed for Gray Funeral Home in Westfield with service Friday. Local arrangements handled by Rouzer Funeral Home.
The Associated Press reports Aelur Van Ohsan is in good condition at Cedars of Tehanon Hospital Los Angeles after a Friday thigh operation for a cavern condition. Further details are not disclosed.
Railroad management and union leaders met again to press for a real collective bargaining process. ELE Gilbert of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and James E. Wolfe of the railroads voiced cautious optimism but warned that outcome hinges on whether unions will concede on crew size and job security. The dispute centers on work rules and proposed elimination of 40,000 firemen on diesel locomotives, with 65,000 workers affected across five unions. The commission's 1962 recommendations and a 4 March Supreme Court ruling frame the standoff, as both sides push to resolve core issues before broader negotiations.
Dr Brish announced full support for Hancock High School teacher Ronald Busey after Magistrate Dwyer acquitted him of an assault charge in a case tied to corporal punishment rules. Brish said he had no official connection to the Casey trial and criticized erroneous press reports while praising Busey as a fine teacher in our county schools.
A Brookyn New York church minister Alfred Grant Walton offers a prayer asking for mercy and compassio n in adversity and despair. The text requests nourishment from the bread of life and steadfast faith through daily trials, ending in the name of Christ.
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