Soldiers Command Cape Town amid race tension and unrest
Nervous whites in Johannesburg rushed to arm themselves as crowds bought firearms in the center of the metropolis. The Johannesburg stock exchange faced its steepest drop in years, while the UN Security Council debated South Africa’s race conflict with bloc members split over sanctions and intervention.
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Page
Tohatneshure
Srsalar
Johannesburg
Johhannesburg Stock Exchange
New York
United Nations Security Council
South Africa
Council
Soviets Push Ban While Proposers Clash Over Tests
The conference on a comprehensive test ban sits amid Western calls for long term controls and an immediate treaty. Fyodorov of Tass urged instant agreement to advance a central system, while the Soviet Union demands a partial ban with a four to five year moratorium and continued testing under limits. The three nations study detection methods during any moratorium and seek practical verification.
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Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Camp Davdl
Centro
Tass
Fyodorovy
United States
Fyodorov
Soviet Union
Plane scare dominates Pacific coast news in AP report
A terse AP dispatch from Washington notes concerns over a maritime incident in the ocean. Officials warn of financial and logistical costs as authorities investigate the scare and plan responses. No details on casualties or specific vessels are provided.
River Residents Fear Potomac Rise Threatens Crops and Property
River residents report the Potomac rising markedly with flood concerns spreading to cranberry crops and riverfront buildings. Coast Guard officials recount rope hoists, rescue attempts, and multiple groups in the water as authorities brace for continued increases while noting clear surface and debris. Inland towns face potential losses, with fishermen and farmers watching river levels at locks and culverts and awaiting further storms.
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Comumac Park
Rogers
Patrick
Potomac
Cumberland
Petersburg
J. W. Maccay
Big Spring
Lem E. Kirk
Hancock
Tonolaway
Census Starts Tonight With Hotel Motel Check
Obituaries note Charles H. Guest of Funkstown dies after months of illness in Washington County Hospital aged 63. Bessie Louise Sprecher of Williamsport dies after long illness at Garlock Memorial Home aged 76. Marie Horst Martin of Terre Hill dies after long illness aged 62. Funeral details and survivors listed. Services at Weaver Mennonite Church. Tonight operation opens for 1960 census with hotel and motel canvass and special questionnaire for transient guests. Census aims to count everyone as of April 1 with 170,000 temporary workers nationwide involved.
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Charles H. Guest
Maple Street
Funkstown
Yeater
Washington County Hospital
Pitts ‘Purgh
Jones and Laughlin Steel Co
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stella (Detrick) Guest
Charles W
Canonsburg Pa
Joseph N
Pittsburgh
Lydia Schaub
Mary McLaughlin
Port Allegany
East Funeral Home
Bessie Louise Sprecher
Vincent B. Sprecher
Virginia Avenue
Garlock Memorial Home
Bver
Williamsport
Frank and
Martha Neikirk Snyder
Zion Luttheran Church
Edgar F
Halfway
Leaf Funeral Home
William C
Riverview Cemetery
Wiliamsrt
Maria H. Martin
Marie
Horst) Martin
Terre Hill
Hagerstown
Jarabb
Lizzie (Martin) Horst
Weaverend Memnonite Church
Jonas 2
Martin
Abel
Nathan
Edgar
Laban
Elmer Martin
Lizzie Mellinger
New Holland
iPa
Lydia Spapgler
Bareville
Katie Layman
Denbigh
Amanda Hege
Chambersburg
Fansie Horst
Maugansville
Weaver and Mennonite Church
Frank Cormier
Washington
Census Bureau
Ac Sam
Uncle Sam
Thatling
Prizewinners In Cumberland Valley Art Show
Four paintings won cash prizes in the 28th Cumberland Valley Artists competition. Solitude, Clara Ebene Peck, Gettysburg KFD 2, won first prize of 100 dollars. Lake at Cowan's Gap, Pa, George Roney, Hagerstown, earned the M Grumbacher prize of 190 dollars. Leaving the Weir, R Jack Garver, Baltimore, took third prize 25 dollars. Mountain Spring, Ernest Krape, Gettysburg art student, won Howard's Paint Store prize of 25 dollars in merchandise. Second place Open went to Jeff a portrait head by Elizabeth D Haynes York Pa.
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Cumberland Valley
Clara Ebene Peck
Gettysburg
KFD 2
Cowan's Gap
George Roney
Hagerstown
M. Grumbacher, Inc
R. Jack Garver
Baltimore
Mountain
Ernest Krape
Howard's
Jeff
Elizabeth D. Haynes
Red 5
York
Watercolor Wins One Of Top Prizes In Annual Show
Local artist watercolor prize recognized by judges at the Cumberland Valley exhibition held at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Awards honor works by Robert Boyer Virginia James Hubert Bartlett and others, with many entries from untrained artists showing a broad range from primitive to abstract styles. The 28th Cumberland Valley Artists exhibition opens Sunday from 3 to 5 pm with a reception inviting public attendance.
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John M. Lacy
Council Post
Page Addustrial Arts
Meyer Art Center
Mac Aw.s
Ha Xerstown
Harrimaam-Leddoo Co
Philadelphia
Fleisher Art Memorial
Edward J. Kenny
Baltimore Water Color Club
Washington County
Robert Boyer
Gettynburg
Virginia James
U Frederick
Hubert Bartlett
Camp Hill
City Miusion
Ats Socolow
Harrispure
Ocracoke
Hachard D. Krick
Cumberland Valley
Shook Up Over Theft Of Furs
Actress Marie McDonald failed to appear for two scheduled nightclub performances after reporting the theft of fur coats valued at 28 500. Police investigation and club management await her return to address the incident and any impact on the shows.
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Pultsharge
Marie
McDonald
Pittsburgh Flood Warning Issued As Rivers Rise
A flood warning was issued for the Pittsburgh area as melting snow and light rains swelled rivers. The Ohio River, formed by the Allegheny and Monongahela at Pittsburgh, stood at 74.5 feet with crest expected around 23 to 30 feet, signaling considerable flooding in the city. Vernon Houghton, U.S. Weather Bureau chief river forecaster, cautioned the menace to residents and infrastructure.
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Hittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Allegheny
Monongahela
Vernon Houghton
U.S. Weather Bureau
Pillsburgh
Midwest Floods Blamed for 7 Deaths and Heavy Damage
Floods across the Midwest cause at least seven deaths in Nebraska Missouri Illinois and Iowa with millions in property damage expected. The Platte Big Blue and Floyd rivers crest dangers prompt evacuation and heavy water management in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as residents brace for possible spills and continued flood risk.
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Big Sioux
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virgin
New York
Midwest
Nebraska
Misssouri
Illinois
Deinex
Iowa
Platte
Ast
Lanuisville A
Beatrice
Jess
Towa
Mustled
Soux City
Floyd
Odainex
Eskler Drug Store
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Donald M. Reed
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Plase
Vones
Tillary Grim
Dargun
Ithe
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Lowe
Aloy
Norment Funeral Home
Ali Ghan
Nye
Miss Ruthling
Taylor
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Nivercary
Housing Authority
Knight
John Gacy
Ward 2
Name House
Thom’ McAn
West Washington Street
Praalpwin
Baldwon Convent
Phillips Musical Land Inc
Long Meadow Shopping Center
DR. H. Gould
Long Meadow
Maryland
Regent
Polack
North Jonathan Street
Endicott-Johnson
Little Misses
Polack’s ' Clothing
N. Jonathan St
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