Kennedy Fights Nixon In Sharp Social Security Clash
In a cross country swing Kennedy assails Nixon on his Social Security stance and pledges senior citizens relief. He cites Nixon’s recent paper as a reversal of 25 years of GOP policy, urging action rather than promises. Queen Elizabeth Opens Parliament in Britain with licensing reform focus.
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Nixon Proposes Doubling Of Immigrant Quota
EN ROUTE WITH NIXON AP reports Nixon proposes doubling the nation’s immigration quota while campaigning to unseat Kennedy’s Democratic ticket. He challenges Kennedy and Lodge, says he would debate Lyndon Johnson and Kennedy’s family if a fifth TV debate is arranged, planning rallies in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey.
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Head Of Church Of England To Visit Pope John XXIII
Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher plans a courtesy visit to Pope John XXIII at the Vatican for December. Vatican sources call the meeting a step toward church unity, noting no immediate dramatic outcomes. Fisher’s decision follows the Protestant World Council of Churches conference in Scotland with Catholic observers.
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Nixon promise to visit East Europe criticized by East Germans
East German Communist party newspaper Neues Deutschland assailed Vice President Nixon over a proposed presidential visit to East European nations. The front page editorial warned him not to be impetuous and noted past unfriendly receptions he faced in Latin America.
High School Students Split On Election
Washington County high schools hold presidential straw votes with Boonsboro tally Kennedy 234 Nixon 247 and Williamsport tally Nixon 289 Kennedy. Remaining schools North Hagerstown South Hagerstown Smithsburg Hancock and South Potomac Junior High will vote before the election.
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P.O. Receipts Set New High for October
Local post office receipts last month topped all records with a total of 75174.60 dollars, up 89527.00 from 65247.31 reported for October 1959.
Kennedy Odds Up In England
London bookmakers list Senator John F Kennedy as favorite in the U S presidential race with odds at 13 to 4 for his victory and 5 to 4 against if Vice President Richard Nixon is the rival.
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County Board To Ponder Sales Income Tax Boost
County commissioners will consider local sales tax and state income tax increases at a Thursday session of the Association of County Commissioners in Annapolis. The committee backs a local option sales tax up to one percent, with proceeds to the county after admin costs. Also proposed is raising the state income tax to three and one half percent, yielding 1.46 percent of income tax receipts. Other measures include property taxes on small boats and prohibitions on gun/hunt across public rights of way. The board has not decided on these revenue options amid strained local finances.
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Fahrney-Keedy Plans $200,000 Wing Expansion
Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home near Boonsboro will break ground this week on a three story addition at an estimated cost near $200,000. The project enlarges the infirmary to 45 beds, adds a physical therapy area, beauty parlor, barber shop, dental office, eye clinic, chiropodist, and an enhanced wheel chair shower. It also creates new offices and living spaces, allowing refurbished reuse of existing areas and improved service integration for residents. Completion is expected by May 1961 with Norman S. Earley & Sons, Inc. as contractor.
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Street Closed For Two Days In Potomac Street Area
The Police Department announced that W Lee Street will be closed to through traffic between W Potomac Street and Summit Avenue on Friday and Saturday. The street will be excavated for pipe laying.
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Car Collision Injures Doctor and Driver in Maryland
James R. Middlekauff, 210 May we St, and Dr. Philip J. Hirshman, 1110 Oak Hill Ave, were involved when Middlekauff’s car struck the rear of Dr. Hirshman’s vehicle on E Antietam St. Police say Middlekauff was charged with failing to drive on the right side.
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Court House To Close Holidays
The Court House will close at noon next Tuesday November 8 Election Day the County Commissioners voted today. The regular meeting of the board will be held from 9 until Yam next Tuesday. The board voted to close the Court House all day on November 11 Veterans Day.
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Reds Claim U S Spy Is Being Held
Moscow reports an American spy named Mikhail Platovsky alias Andrei Kreps and Pyotr Sosnovsky has been arrested in the Soviet Union. Tass says he was trained by U S intelligence in West Germany and smuggled in with another alleged spy. he possessed transmitting gear and espionage equipment.
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Cuban crew seeks asylum in Panama on freighter voyage
A freighter carrying sugar to Korea reports Cuban crew members including radio operator Gustine Dorregs J and officers Juan Luis Fernando Cos and Antonia Vernando Campela P, along with Angel Luis Bolanos and others, seeking asylum in Panama.
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Brothers Battle Police Get Flat Time
Two Sprankle brothers were jailed for resisting and interfering with a police officer during a parade disturbance on Potomac Street. Harry Sprankle, 33, got 10 days. William Sprankle, 20, received five days. Both appealed to the circuit court. Local officer Det. Frush testified about the 9:43 p.m. incident as officers faced threats from the intoxicated pair.
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Truck Crash In Williamsport Major Collision At Rt 1
A tractor trailer blocked at Conococheague Street was struck in the rear by a stake body truck driven by John B Tabler of Martinsburg. Tabler was charged with reckless driving. The incident damaged the truck and rear area.
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We Can Still Make UF Goal Tonight Porch Light Appeal
A local appeal urges residents to donate to United Fund to reach the annual goal. The message stresses continuing generosity to maintain the community campaign’s strong giving record, asking those who have not yet contributed to keep their porch light on and those who gave less to consider adding more.
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Cuba and Reds press for immediate U.N. debate
U N General Assembly moves toward a vote on Cuba's request for immediate debate over charges of a U S invasion plan against Fidel Castros regime The Cuban bid highlights Cold War tensions with the United States as Kennedy and Nixon are criticized by Raul Roa and allied bloc delegates while Washington rejects the claims as false and absurd
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County Hunter Downs A Deer With An Arrow
William Wilson Jr 18 of Hagerstown Rt 1 killed a button back deer with bow and arrow last Friday morning. He found the carcass next morning near Five Forks in Frederick County. Arrow shaft broke off in the body after entering the shoulder. The deer dressed 65 pounds. William has been an archery enthusiast for several years.
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Weather Across Regions Fairer and Cooler Conditions
A patchwork forecast shows fair and cooler conditions for Hagerstown and western Maryland with tonight’s lows 33 to 38, highs 50 to 55 Wednesday. Eastern Shore and southern Maryland expect similar cooling with lows 42 to 49 and highs near 58 to 53, then mild Thursday. West Virginia and Pennsylvania face cloudiness, cooler nights in the 30s, and seasonable to mid 50s on Wednesday. Continuous cloud cover, some rain in Pennsylvania.
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