Mediation Crisis as Jordan Demands U S Observer Removal
Jordan demands the removal of U N truce observer U S Marine Col Byron Leary over a merited convoy incident near Bethlehem and Mt. Scopus. Ham marskjold says Leary retains full personal confidence while Israel seeks talks under armistice terms. Jordan plans to take the issue to the U N Security Council.
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Jerusalem
U. S
U. N
Jordan
Byron Leary
Dag Hammarskjold
Amman
Leary
Yarnell
Bethlehem-Jordan
U.N. Security Council
Samir Rifai
Retailers See Holiday Sales Rise Across Nation
Survey of 381 retailers across 17 store types in 40 states and Canadian provinces projects 34 to 45 percent gains this Christmas season with an average uplift around seven percent. Soft drink depots and apparel lines are noted as top beneficiaries as 957 cases or higher are forecast.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers ‘Association
Rough Bureau
Public Health Opposes Continuing Mass X Rays
Health officials warn against ongoing mass X ray surveys in Washington County citing potential hazards. Dr W R Cameron of the U S Public Health Service notes declining tuberculosis deaths since 1920 and urges discontinuing mass screenings, while Maryland Tuberculosis Association officials say the program will continue. Continued on Page 2.
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Washington
U. S
Health Service
Surgeon General
Leroy
Washington County
Land Tuberculosis Association
Frank T.khat
Jones
Maryland
Josis Association
National Research Council
Three Plead Guilty In Phone Box-Theft Case
Three young Ohio men pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing money from pay stations along Rt. 4 in Washington County. Alcon Debow and Williams faced terms totaling up to three years as they admitted breaking into coin boxes and phone booths near Cleveland after a police wave of thefts. Their defense urged leniency citing hardship and family, while the court considers probation and mercy.
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Ohio
Con
Comany County
Washington County
Einbinder
Debow
D. K. McLaughlin
Donald
Asham
Wilbur Alcon
Donald N. Debow
Ron
Ald Williams
Dorset
Cleveland
Federal Bureau
H. Miller
Washington
New Jersey
Teller Says Russia Likely Holds ICBM Ability
Senate inquiry opener features Dr. Edward Teller stating Russia may hit Houston with an intercontinental ballistic missile. He warns the U S lag in science is a grave risk and calls for renewed U S prestige in science, urging stronger support for scientists amid NATO talks and Franco British arms issues.
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Washington
Edward Teller
Russia
Houston
Tex
Teller
Senate
U. S
Macmillan
Britain
Ernst
Franch Angel Teller
University of Caliover
U.S
Ornia
Tunisia
NATO
J Yn
Don B. Johnson
Texas
London
Mittee
France
Prette
Mier
Felix Gaillard
R Cies
North Africa
England
Gaillard
Paria
Edwin L., Weiss
Eller
Iit
Weiss
Ernest C. Lawrence
University of California
Council To Start Budget Talks Tuesday
The Mayor and Council will review department budget requests for next year at a special City Hall session tomorrow night. Mayor Winslow F. Burhans expects all reports to be ready by City Auditor John K. Baker TI. Hearings will be scheduled as the Council works toward adopting a budget and setting a tax rate while addressing an $800,000 shortfall for completing the Municipal Electric Light Plant expansion.
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City Hall
Winslow F. Burhans
John K. Baker
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Lawsuits filed after fatal auto crash on Woodmont Road
Four suits totaling 70 000 were docketed in court today over the December 15 fatal crash on Woodmont Road near Hancock. Plaintiffs name drivers Donald Eugene Smith and James Edward Horst and Horst parents Michael Martin Horst and Esther Elizabeth Horst, suing for damages. The actions were filed by Fred L and Pauline Smallwood, Waney Marie Smallwood’s parents. Continued on page 12.
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Woodmont Road
Hancock
Washington County
Jaiil
Donald Eugene Smith
James
Edward Horst
Fulton County
Ipa
Michael Martin
Forgers Of Checks Must Repay Sums
Three men convicted of check forgery were given suspended terms by Judge D K Mc Laughlin on the condition they repay the money obtained. Leroy F P Shank of Hagerstown was sentenced to five years, suspended upon repayment of funds from two forged checks. The infirmary at St James was convicted on five counts, with a total term of five years suspended if $260 is repaid, amid an Asian flu or grippe outbreak among students. Olon B Huffman of Forest Street received a five year suspended term upon repayment of $290 to two victims.
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D. K. McLaughlin
Leroy FP
Shank
Hagerstown
House of Correction
Charles A. Ponton
Potomac Street
St. James
Schoal
Sery
Seige
Olon B. Huffman
Forest Street
Laidla
A Tips Win Top Award In Local News Tips
A local tips column notes at least one tipster was active last week. EastEnder earned the top prize of $4 for tips on four stories including a squirrel breaking a window over food, a councilman securing a Mmit in rabbits in 21 minutes, and a feature on handmade local shoes.
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V'S Weky
EastEnder
France Reports 7000 Deaths in FiU Crisis
A brief dispatch notes France reporting 7000 deaths amid a stated FiU crisis. The notice cites national health statistics and international reaction, with officials vowing further action to address the fatalities and improve care access.
Texas Snow Buries Crops Across State
Heavy snow and widespread rain hit Texas and nearby areas with record falls in places like Concho County and Laredo. The cold front disrupted winter vegetables, while bank and post office activity spiked as shoppers rush to prepare for Christmas.
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Vy Vom Associated Press
Rockies
New England
Texas
Lower West Central
Laredo
Tore
Belot Economics
Gerstown
Rio Grande Valley
Florida
Arkansas
Lousiana
Carolinas
Alabama
Cullman
Scientist Frank Little Plans Family Move After Change
A confused report states Frank Little, a 4 year old scientist and father of three, with wife Ann Reaythe in Scotland, announces he will continue work after a conference. He aims to meet official requirements and ensure his family stays together. The piece includes unclear phrases about dress and identity.
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Frank Little
Righ
Ann Reaythe
Scotland
Chengieg
Kres
Cloudy Cool Weather Forecast for Washington County
The Weather Bureau predicts showers will end late tonight with continued cloudiness and cooler temperatures. Maryland’s five day outlook calls for average highs 56 degrees, a chilly Tuesday, warmer Wednesday, cooler Thursday, and rain Friday with about an inch of precipitation. Continuous cool and unsettled conditions are expected into the weekend.
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Weather Bureau
Washington County
Maryland
Asia
U S Bond Sales Reach 2 599 988 in Ten Months
Washington County buyers contributed 2 599 988 in Series % and H Savings Bonds from January through October, ranking 13th in the state. Statewide ten month purchases totaled 53 218 202, reaching 82 percent of the 64 900 000 yearly goal. County chairman Ellsworth R Raytte notes 78 7 percent of its goal of 4 205 000 and expects final year achievement. Royden A Blunt cites rising employee participation and bank over the counter sales as drivers of the upward trend.
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Washington
Ellsworth R. Raylette
Royden A. Blunt
I Prommetng
Scientists Hear Plea By Twining At NATO Meeting
General Nathan F. Twining told the NATO advisory group that the free world must maintain manned bomber forces until missiles are perfected. He warned that the Soviet lead in science and tech is shrinking Western margins and urged a two road approach: develop long range missiles while keeping proven systems. He called for pooled resources and a global, prioritized research effort to deter war and achieve lasting peace.
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Teller
Armed Services Committee
Johson
Subcommittee
United States
Johnson
Russia
America
Jana
Peart Harbor
al Siesta
University of California
Science
Pearl Harbor
U. S. Presige
Lyndon B
Washington
Nathan F. Twining
NATO
Free World
Balligtt
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Free Nations
Twining
North Atlantic Treaty
Aeronautical Research and Development
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