Group Weighs 21 Million MELP Lease Offer
The city council formed a special negotiating committee to judge Potomac Edison’s 30 year MELP lease bid. They will weigh debt, depreciation, MELP performance, growth prospects, and potential city taxes before deciding if the offer is attractive enough to present to voters.
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Potomac Edison
Atkls
MELP
Maryland Public Service Commission
William
Preston Lane
Samuel ©. Schwarzeman
Herman L. J. Mills
Robert E. Roulette
Guy 8
Kidwell
City Auditor Seeks Charter Change For City Comptroller Post
City Auditor John K. Baker urged amendments to the city charter to create a formal city comptroller with authority over all departments. He noted the charter references a budget director rather than a comptroller, and described the unofficial, limited duties that have been performed.
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John K. Baker
Ion
Baker
Invereston
Burhans
Probe Into Army Setup Revealing Warnings on Cuba Defenses
Washington intelligence assessments cited by the Senate Preparedness subcommittee warn that a major amphibious assault would be required to overcome strong Soviet and Cuban defenses in Cuba. The Fengle Groups report criticizes CIA and military intelligence for errors and questions about missile removal last summer and fall.
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Washington
I T
Cuba
U.S
Senate Preparedress
Central Intelligence Agency
Uilitary
Cubs
Subcommittee
Senate
Woman Detains Copper Thief With Mop Handle
Mrs. Kathleen Boward testified at Magistrate's court how she kept Lester Leroy Lewis under sight with a 24 gauge mop handle until police arrived. Lewis, 138 West Church Street, was sentenced to 60 days in Washington County Jail for stealing $80 in copper from Johnnie's Radiator Service on Walnut Lane. The copper was owned by John E. Boward. Police later found jewelry hidden nearby.
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Kathleen Boward
Prospect St
Magistrate's Court
Palica
Lester Leroy Lewis
Church’ St
Washington County
Johnnie
Walnut Lane
John E. Boward
Ares
Jewils
Soviet Cuba invasion plan outlines large seaborne effort
A Senate report describes Soviet arm units coordinated with Cuban forces as capable of resisting, requiring a large seaborne landing and air assault to ensure success. It cites heavy hardware under Soviet control, 42 MIG21 fighters, and Cuban crew aboard high speed patrol boats armed with missiles.
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Wuld
Saillal Bt Ie Et Navy
Don’t Pay For Unordered Merchandise, Says Agency
James W. Stone of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce urges the public not to pay for unordered goods. He details actions recipients may take, including acknowledging receipt, returning items, and avoiding payment, noting many people are unsure what to do with unsolicited merchandise and that the practice remains widespread.
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James W. Stone
Hagerstown
Com
Stone
Chamber
Omar Coco
Bank Debits Soaring In Hagerstown City Lead
Debits in Hagerstown rose last month by eight percent over the prior year, leading Maryland cities in growth. Monthly totals reached 703,000 with 819,000 reported for the state, while the first four months show a 15 percent year over year rise and a regional total around 253 million.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Weather Forecast Warns Showers Across Regions
A fragmented weather note cites showers for Jashington Allegany and G a days with cooler, partly cloudy conditions by Saturday and Sunday in West Virginia. Variable clouds and scattered thundershowers are possible, followed by cooler temperatures into the weekend.
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Jashington
Allegany
West Virginia
Bad Check Passer Caught On 2nd Visit
Ottis Mayo Jones, 49, Baltimore, was sentenced to 30 days in Washington County Jail on a false pretenses charge. Judge Robert Kuczynski said the sentence aimed to extradite him for trial on similar charges in other states. Detectives reported teletypes dating to 1954 connected Jones to past wanted notices. Jones paid a Towne Motel bill with a check from Equitable Trust Baltimore on May 7. he was arrested after his return when Police were notified.
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Ottis Mayo Jones
Bullemore
Washington County
Gistrate
Robert Kuczynski
Jones
Elizabeth W. Moore
Towne
Equitable Trust Company
Baltimore
Richard Hannen
Donald M. Hambareer
Cooper Faith 7 craft to carry almost all needed gear
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper plans a 34 hour flight next Tuesday aboard Faith 7 with items to monitor health such as heart rate blood pressure and temperature sensors radio gear a raft alarm clock evaporation of weightlessness equipment geiger counters an extendable antenna and a private satellite beamed from the capsule.
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Fla
Leroy Gordon
Cooper
Nalion
Air Force
U.S
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Pacific Ocean
Midway Island
Australia
Mercury
Pri
Talezan
Settlement Still Not Worked Out In Birmingham Desegregation
Birmingham in turmoil as King asserts near agreement on desegregation terms including lunch counter access and job gains while city officials deny any deal. reports of truce, protests and mass arrests followed with leaders warning of renewed demonstrations if details fail. Gregory bonded after protest. teen marchers involved.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dri
Martin Luther ‘King Jr
King
Malph D. Abernathy
Abernathy
Farlier
Hey
Wyatt Tee Walker
Ite
Albert Boutswell
Poller
Eugene
Bull) Connor
Sid
Bie
Boutwell
Dick Gregory
Gregory
Galt
Odor complaints reach city on disposal plant issue
City officials held a meeting after residents near Hagerstown Sewerage Disposal Plant complained of strong odors. Mayor Winston F. Burhans said a breakdown in a plant motor halted normal processes and caused the odor, while Councilman Oscar W. Spigler noted excess sludge is being removed and more help is expected.
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Hagerstown
Winston F. Burhans
Oscar W. Spigler
Barhang
J. B. Ferguson and Co
Police Break Up Campus Riots Across Northeast Campuses
Rioting students at Yale Brown Princeton Brandeis and other campuses prompted police with nightsticks dogs and motorcycles to restore order. At Yale 15 hundred students were controlled with seven arrested while Brown saw 14 arrests. Police injuries included a officer struck by a rock and another broken by a dog.
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New England
New Haven
Cann
Renesade
Providence
Waltha Mass
Yale
Brown
Brolten
Pembroke College
Bryant College
Rhode Island School of Design
Princeton
New Jersey
Brandeis University
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Mayor Burhans Meets Officials Over Parking and Bond Plans
Mayor Winslow F. Burhans conferred in Baltimore with State Roads Commission officials on removing parking from Franklin and Washington Streets and with Warren Buckler on a city bond issue. They discussed participation in a Public Works program for water and sewer aid. no parking decision was made. John B. Funky of the State Roads Commission will visit Hagerstown next month to meet with the City Council and County Commission on roads projects. Accompanying Burhans were city treasurer Charles B. Huyeth.
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Winslow F. Burhans
Baltimore
State Noads Commission
Franklin and
Washington Sts
Warren Buckler
Band
Eaatisel
Burhans
State Roads Commission
John B. Funky
Hagerstown
County Commission
Charles B. Huyeth
Koontz Denies Vote To Keep Revenue Secret
Sherpsburg mayor Elmer Koontz says council did not vote to keep liquor revenues secret. The figure, $463.60, was not made public while awaiting clarity on why the American Legion and officials sought the amount.
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Sherpsburg
American ‘Legion
Elmer Koontz
Cornell
Legionarres
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