Snyder Rejects Postmastership in Maryland Bid
State Senator George E. Snyder withdrew from the race for Hagerstown postmaster amid calls for an open competitive examination. He had been recommended for acting postmaster upon Thomas M. Simpson’s retirement, but cited public desire for Snyder to remain in elective office and emphasized career and family benefits. The Democratic Central Committee, along with Rep. Garston H. Sickles and Sen. Daniel Brewster, will decide whether the post is filled by open or closed examination from among ten applicants.
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George E. Snyder
Hagerstown
Democratic Central Committee
Central Committee
Thomas M. Simpson
Snyder
Ic Central Rommnilies
Maryland Senate
Uarston H. Sickles
U.S
Daniel Brewster
Sen. Snyder
City to Ban Frost-Free Toilets In New Ordinance
Hagerstown to consider an ordinance banning Vogel-type frostproof toilets and requiring owners to conform within six months. City Attorney Edward Oswald explains the measure aims to curb health risks while noting frost-free models must be heated or altered to meet State Health Department rules. County sanitarium officials indicated they will withhold comment until passage.
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City Atorney
Edward Oswald
Hagerstown
Oswald
State Health Department
Thomas Sharpe
State Board Off Health
Atich
United States
West Virginia
Two 16-Year-Olds Sentenced For Possessing Alcohol
In juvenile court, Magistrate James Strine sentenced Alan Leroy Ashworth 16 of Madison Ave and Donald Raymond Reigh 16 of Elizabeth St to five days in jail for illegal possession of alcohol. They received four days concurrent on resisting police officers with $16 fines. Ashworth was acquitted of a charge of malicious destruction of property as the circuit court waived jurisdiction.
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James
Alan Leroy Ashworth
Madison Ave
Donald Raymond Reigh
Elizabeth St
Strine
Ashworth
Commissioners To Meet On Problems In Western Maryland Counties
Commissioners from Garrett and Washington County join others in Western Maryland for a Thursday meeting to discuss mutual county problems. Sessions start at 10 am at the Fountain Head Courthouse.
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Maryland
Fountain Head
Buteaul
Garrett
Washington County
Weather outlook for Allegany and nearby towns
A fragment describes mostly sunny Wednesday with milder temperatures, followed by fair and warmer Thursday. Eastern Pennsylvania forecast indicates a cloudy day with highs near 50s to 60s.
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Anes Allegany
Garry Fair
Tow
Soldiers To Move In If Necessary
Uncertainty and fear gripped Birmingham as 3,000 combat ready troops stood nearby to quell possible violence. Night disturbances left two hurt, windshields broken, and a White youth knife attacked by a Black assailant. A Black man was hospitalized after a steel ball from a stingshot hit him. President Kennedy ordered Federal troops. Governor Wallace questioned legality and threatened to seek an injunction. MLK urged nonviolence. Army generals and Justice officials set up headquarters.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kennedy
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Muscle Shoals
Tennnessee
Jackie Robinson
Lloyd Patterson
Anl
Mat
Tog
Out —Integration
Martin Luther King Jr
Justice Department
National Guard
Department of Justice
Bir
Ingham
Boonsboro Dam Project Approved in Washington County
Washington County board authorized plans and bids for a dam and catch basin at Boonsboro School. County Engineer David J. Custer cited no federal aid, with site work at South Hagerstown High School and potential frontage resale along Oak Ridge Drive. Possible private contractor help for a bridge on Hanging Rock Road due to AT&T work nearby.
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Washington County
Imiasigners
Board of Education
Boonsboro
David J. Custer
Custer
Beaver
South Hagerstown High School
Oak Ridge Drive
Hugh Downs
State Roads Commission
Nursery Rd
Hanging Rock
American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
South High Band Barred To Preakness
South Hagerstown High School band misses invitation to play at the Preakness in Baltimore. Principal Whisker refused trip, citing short notice and policy not approved by the Board of Education. Band director Kinney called the decision unfortunate as the telecast would reach millions.
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South Hagerstown High Rchool
Baltimore
Elwood Ff. Kinney
Richard T. Whisker
Pimlico
Board of Education
WM. Whisner
Kinney
Preakness
Six Die In Eastern Shore Auto Crash Head On
A six person fatal crash occurred early today on the Eastern Shore when a car and a tractor trailer collided head on. Fire engulfed the scene as rescue workers and state police operated at the wreck near Sedlrsville, with several bodies found along a guard rail and the surrounding area. The victims included five people in the car, identified as residents of New York City, and the truck driver whose identity was not immediately released. The crash happened about 3 am and authorities remained at the scene several hours later.
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Suplersyillie
Hoayner
Kent County
Arthur Cannon
Sadlersville Whelm
State Pollet
North Carolina
Neigsman
New York
John E. Cannon
Mary Levey
Chester Dunn
New York City
Francis B. Duncan
Brooklyn
N.Y
U.S
Jack David Heavner
Tuemmler
Newton
N.C
Washington County
Tueminler
County Commission
Coun
Ty Heavner
Hashlight
Ran Beck
County Law To Regulate Subdivisions Under Study
County officials study a proposed ordinance to regulate master plans for highways and land subdivisions. The plan, prepared by the Zoning and Planning Commission with consultant Fred W. Tuemmier, will be reviewed by the County Commission and engineers. Public input will be invited before final action.
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Board of County
Tde
Planning Commission
County Commission
Fred W. Tuemmier
State Department
Giving Jewelry To Government In Algeria Drive
In Oran, Premier Ahmed Ben Bella addressed thousands of white robed women urging donations of jewelry and gold to the government. He framed the appeal as a national effort to raise money and valuables to bolster the Algerian economy amid hardship.
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Oran
Algeria
Ahmed Ben Bella
Health Dept Seeks 2880 For Coffman Centers Repairs
The Washington County Health Department asked the Board of County Commissioners to supplement the 1963 budget by 2880 for repair and maintenance of the Coffman Health Center and the Coffman Research Center. The money ing basis.
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Washington County Health Department
Board of County Commissioners
Coffman Health Center
Coffman Research Center
U S Communique Says Atomic Tests Cancelled
Washington AP note says Khrushchev studied a U S position as the United States announces cancellation of planned atomic tests. White House says the note does not alter nuclear negotiations or Soviet stance. No mention of three small sub kiloton detonations or inspections on Soviet soil. Page 2 column 1 continued.
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Washington
BSE
Ken
U.S
Khrushchev
Khrush
White House
Moscow
Nedy
Macmillan
Launching Called Off At 9 57 P M Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral news reports that the 22 orbit Mercury mission with J Gordon Cooper Jr was postponed due to a Bermuda tracking radar problem. Countdown halted at 9 57 P M after two hours of earlier delays from engine fuel pump and wiring issues.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Wsiomjut J
Gordon Cooper, Jr
Bermuda
Cooper
Yearoll Air Force
Virgil I. Grissom
John W. Glenn Jr
Alan B. Shepard, Jr
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Atlas
Project Mercury
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Long Island
Hinh Schol
John Coline
JFK
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Health Dept
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