United Nations debate over spy flights grows rift
At the United Nations on May 23 the United States and the Soviet Union clashed over espionage in a potentially worsening East West rift. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko urged condemnation of U2 flights, while U.S. delegate Lodge argued espionage is ancient and not a threat to peace. The debate, broadcast by Voice of America, faced slim chances of success as Western diplomats predicted only the Soviet Union and Poland would back a condemnation.
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Soviet Union
Andrei Gromyko
Paris
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Security Council
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Union
Becawe
U.S. Information Agency
Ammerica
Council
Bovice
Eisenhower
U.N
Gromyko
Poland
Claudel Corea
Ceylon
Zmail-Power
Coreal
Senate Plans Two Probes Into U2 Spy Plane Incident
Washington AP reports two Senate probes were approved to examine the U2 spy plane incident and summit conference collapse. Senator Fulbright leads the Foreign Relations panel, while Senator Jackson’s committee begins closed hearings on decision making at the top level. Democratic leaders urge unity and criticize the administration’s handling, pledging to support any effort to salvage diplomacy with Khrushchev.
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Washington
T Sen
J. William Fulbright
D- Ark
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Johnson
Fulbright
Jonson
Oklahoma
Coun 7Cil
Eisenhower
U.S
Nikita Khrushchev
Paul M. Butler
Jury Hears Suit Brought By Bus Driver
A circuit court jury hears a $10,000 damages suit filed by Abraham Framm, Antietam Transit Line driver, against Larry Shu man and Cleva Shuman, Funkstown, alleging the rear collision of his bus on Oak Hill Avenue caused permanent neck and back injuries. Framm alleged the Shu man vehicle had defective brakes and driven recklessly.
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Antietam
Abraham Framm
Mulberry Street
Larry K. Shuman
Charles F
Cleva C. Shuman
East Green Street
Funkstown
Yramm
J.B. Berkson
Oak Hill Avenue
Land Tame
Maple Ave
Sengere
Shuman
Oak Hill
Framm
Charles F. Wag
Jarman
Reverend Powles Killed in North Carolina Car Crash
The Rev Paul L Powles 65 native of Hagerstown was killed and his wife Victoria seriously injured when their car struck a tree after leaving US 401 ten miles south of Fayetteville North Carolina yesterday afternoon. He had been rector at Markham Virginia and earlier served Martinsburg West Virginia and Haymarket Virginia. The couple had no children The car was nearly a total loss and Mrs Powles sustained multiple fractures and abrasions.
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Hagerstown
Victoria
U. S. 401
Fayetteville
N.C
Powles
Harry Powles
Broadway
Associated Press
Episcopal Church
Markham
Heir
Florida
Hagerstown High School
Western Maryland College
Martinsburg
Richmond
Haymarket
Fairchilds Drone Scores Big Success
The Army expresses delight with Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corp. test of a jet powered drone conducted May 14 at the Army Proving Ground drone test facility in Yuma Arizona. The drone, a unmanned jet surveillance craft controlled remotely, aims to provide battlefield commanders with continuous electronic intel on enemy movements and installations.
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Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corp
Army Proving Ground
Yuma
Ariz
Army Signal Corps
Fairchild
Hagerstown
Wyandanch
Long Island
Fairchild Astrionice
Cuban forces mass outside Guantanamo Base warned
Atlantic Fleet HQ was warned that Cuban forces near Guantanamo City may move on the base. Reports cited Adm. Dennison and Washington sources saying Cuban units are assembling quietly to create a possible incident. Sentries at the naval base were alerted as the United States defends the base under the treaty with Cuba.
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ledger-Star
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Robert L. Dennison
Fidel Castro
Guanvlanamo
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Wash'ington
Navy
United States
Cuba
Arleigh A. Burke
Democratic Hopefuls Shift Their Vote Getting Efforts
With primary battles over, Democratic contenders pursue new paths to win delegates for the national convention. Kennedy leads with 32 percent of convention votes after winning Oregon and Arizona delegation support, while Lyndon B. Johnson gains 33 votes from Virginia and heads toward a large portion of the slate. Symington holds 59 percent in early tallies as campaigns press for more support ahead of the convention.
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Oregon
John F. Kennedy
Hyannisport
Mass
Phoenix
Arizona
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Virginia
Johnson
Miss Crofts
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Fatality And Escapee Tips Week's Best
Week's best tips prize rundown from Boonsboro and Hancock residents. A East Mulberry Street housewife reported the reformatory inmate capture citing alertness. Winners included a North Mulberry Street homemaker for calling in about a W.O.W. fire, and a Virginia Avenue girl for Orioles build. multiple $1 prizes noted.
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Hancock
Mulberry Street
W.O.W
Irvin Avenue
City Park
Bavenwood Heights
Virginia Avenue
Baltimore Orioles
Colby
Weather forecast by Bureau and Almanack for next month
The Weather Bureau projects light precipitation and near normal temperatures for the coming 30 days. An Almanack forecast from Hagerstown shows varied conditions from unsettled to wind and rain, with occasional sunshine and warm periods across May into June.
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Weather Bureau
Marybund
Hagerstown
Annexation Meeting in Williamsport
A meeting is set for 7 30 PM at the Williamsport Community Building near By Ron Memorial Park to discuss annexing an area south of Williamsport to the town. All Williamsport residents and those in the proposed area are invited as the step required for the annexation. The proposal covers land south of Williamsport and Boonsboro road, bounded by Route U1 to the Poinmac River.
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Byron Memorial Park
Willamisport
Wiliamsport
Boonsboro Road
Poinmac River
Tidal Waves Hit Hawaii After Chile Quakes In Losses
Honolulu reports four tidal waves striking the islands with at least two deaths and many injuries. Coastal areas were flooded and power outages hit Hilo as residents fled to higher ground. In Chile, two days of quakes and waves left hundreds dead or missing across nine provinces, with aid rushing from neighbors and U.S. bases.
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Thomas J. Stone
Santiago
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Andes
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Chubut
Buenos Aires
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Walter Hows
Jobless Pay Denied To Strikers At Troy Laundry
Three striking workers at the Troy Laundry Company have been denied unemployment compensation by the Maryland board due to a labor dispute at the plant. Local 464 of Amalgamated Meat Packers? Workers of America filed for benefits. many more may be rejected with right of appeal. The strike enters its fifth week as pickets patrol the closed plant awaiting sale.
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Hagerstown
Maryland Unemployment Compensation Board
Amalgamated Pielbine Workers of America
Eisenhower to address nation on call for unity
President Eisenhower will on Wednesday evening speak for 20 minutes via television and radio to report on the collapse of the summit conference and discuss future goals for the United States and the free world. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty announced the timing at 9 p.m. CT.
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Wastiington
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
P.m. CT
United States
Old Depot At Frostburg Is Razed By Fire
Frostburg Maryland saw a spectacular blaze destroy the old Western Maryland Railway depot a one story brick structure built in 1912. Assistant State Fire Marshal Jesse Jacobs said investigators consider arson by robbers seeking gasoline, oil and other materials stored inside. Firemen escaped injury when the west wall collapsed amid the flames.
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Frostburg, Md
Western Maryland Railway
Jesse Jacobs
Wiliam Platter
Frostburg
Imiury
Sheriff Office Probes Thefts At Local Club Houses
The breaking and entering targeting club houses owned by MacFadden and Leo Riffle Jr was investigated by sheriff officers. The Neck section of the Rote Way River area was checked after the weekend break in. Officers also probed the theft of a boat owned by Frank Crazier from Antielam Creek and complaints of boys discharging rifles along Anticlamat Security.
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MacFadden
Leo Riffle Jr
Roteway
Frank Crazier
Antielam
Local Scouts Endure Severe Hailstorm Near Fort Frederick
Two troops, one from this city and another from Baltimore, rode out a fierce hailstorm lasting 10 to 15 minutes near Fort Frederick. Scouts sheltered under a fence line as hail marbles battered tents and damaged telephones, with no serious injuries reported among 22 scouts and leaders.
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Hancock
Baltimore
Warren Bussard
Ray
Potomac
Siyid Maldowa
L&t
Telephiin
Ca. Nett
Scotts
Tlotomae Eilisoi
Loaded Milk Truck Upsets and $2,000 Damage
A loaded milk truck overturned yesterday on East Oak Ridge Drive, spilling cargo and causing about $2,000 damage to the truck. Perronve Vo Roupe, 25, of Hagerstown Rt. 3, driver of the truck owned by Horst Transfer, lost control and rolled down a ten foot embankment. State Trooper John B. Abbott investigated and charged Roupp with reckless driving. Minor property damage to a residence of Chaplea A. Gossard was reported.
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Perronve Vo Roupe
Hagerstmen Rt. 3
Mnck
Horst Transfer
Funkstown
John B. Abbott
Roupp
Chaplea
A. Gossard
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