GE Operations In County Not Hurt By Strike
GE Operations in Washington County are not affected by the strike for now. Albert Daly of the GE Supply Warehouse at 1095 Jefferson St. said materials may be delayed later but the local warehouse stocked up. Union leaders urged nonessential work, while GE predicted over 10,000 employees would report to work today amid stalled contract talks.
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General Electric
Washington County
Albert Daly
Jefferson St
James B. Carey
The
International, Union of Electrical Workers
Kennedy Attacks Nixon Over Shared Goals in Illinois Tour
In Illinois Kennedy denounces Nixon as talking nonsense about shared goals and says only a Democrat can lead. He likens Nixon to Dewey and hammers his campaign strategy as a means to reach ends, while Truman cheers a stinging rebuke at a St. Louis audience. Absentee ballot requests rise as election interest heats up nationwide.
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Carbondale
Ill
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Truman
Richard Pliment
Kennedy
Nix
Jon
Dewey
Illinois
Chicago
America
St. Louis
Harry S. Truman
Newstip Awards Prize Winners Reported
A reader tip on a Greek war bride led to a first prize of 4 dollars in this week’s news tip contest. Second prize 2.50 went to a Big Springs resident who tipped on a local coin collection. Prizes of 1 dollar were awarded at 240 p.m. to residents on Maryland Avenue and N Potomac Street. An open meeting of County Democrats will be held. The banquet details were set for October 22 1980 at the Ven ice Restaurant Route 40.
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North Mulberry St
Big Springs
Maryland Ave
Sharpsburg
N. Potomac St
Upan
Antietam Drive
Jefferson St
Route 40
Poll Shows Nixon Leading Kennedy in California
A California poll by Facts Consolidated finds Richard M. Nixon at 48 percent to John F. Kennedy's 39 percent with 13 percent undecided among 2,982 voters surveyed. Kennedy led last May at 41 to 2 percent. Dorothy D. Corey notes the shift as Nixon gains support.
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Los Angeles
California
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Facts
Kennedy
Dorothy D. Corey
Nixon
Demo Rally At Legion Home This Thursday
A rally of Kennedy Johnson and Foley supporters will be held at the American Legion home on Northern Ave. Thursday.
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Legion Home
Kennedy-Johnson and Foley
American Legion
Northern Ave
Thurs
Nixon's Wife Honored By GOP Women During Pat Week
In Washington AP report Nixon and Mrs. Nixon launch motorcades of women workers to boost support in the South as they seek new footholds in Virginia and North Carolina. Nixon resumes campaign with stops in Richmond and Charlotte before touring New Jersey, following a rest and a health policy position paper.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Eisenhower
Richmond
Charlotte
N.C
New Jersey
Water Problem Series Starts In Daily Mail
Washington County water resources appear ample yet one town faces shortages as wells run dry in the dry fall. The Daily Mail investigates with experts on streams springs and watersheds to explain why scarcity arises and where future water will come from.
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Daily Mail
Washington County Water Resources
Washington County
Times Square Bomb Believed Work Of Crank
A mystery blast in the Times Square area injures seven as a crater and dirt shower disrupts the scene. Police deem the device a crank act following earlier park grenade scares and a Waldorf warning. the shrubbery behind George M. Cohan statue at 46th Street is implicated.
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New York
Times Square
Central Park
Waldorf-Astoria
United Nations
Janos Kadar
George M. Cohan
46Th Street
7Th Avenue
Broadway
Eisenhower Becomes Oldest U.S. President Ever
President Eisenhower ages into a record as the nation’s oldest chief executive, surpassing Andrew Jackson. The oath occurred this afternoon, with Eisenhower set to turn 70 on October 14 and having just over three months left in his term. He had previously told neutralist leaders Nehru Sukarno Nasser Tito and Nkrumah of his views in a Sunday letter.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Library of Congress
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Jackson
General Assembly
New York
Nehru
India
Sukarno
Indonesia
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Tito
Yugoslavia
Nkrumah
Hana
Reisner Names Two Assistants in Foley Drive
William H. Reisner Jr district chairman for John R Foley’s campaign announced the appointment of P Parke Geiger and Tom Hardrode as assistants and attorney David Poole as campaign treasurer. Geiger is a member of the Washington County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly and Hardrode is president of the Young Democrats of Washington County.
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William H. Reisner, Jr
John R. Foley
P. Parke Geiger
Tom Harderode
David Poole
Geiger
Washington County
Maryland General Assembly
Hardrode
Young Democrats
Kennedy Leads First Returns In Popcorn Poll
Democratic nominee John F Kennedy leads in the first returns of the popcorn poll started in 1948 by Nashville promoter Jim Blevins. The Sunday report shows Kennedy with 53.7 percent of the ballots cast by popcorn buyers across the country choosing Nixon or Kennedy. Blevins said there are now 20 million ballots in supermarkets and theaters.
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Nashville, Tenn
John F. Kennedy
Nashville
Jim Blevins
Blevins
Kennedy
Nixon
Five Day Forecast Adds Mild Upturn in Temperatures
The five day outlook from the Associated Press predicts temperatures about three degrees above normal with a cooler Tuesday and a warmer Wednesday. Daily changes remain slight through Thursday with generally fair conditions. Normal highs range from 68 to 74 while lows touch 40s to upper 30s in some Western Maryland mountain areas.
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Associated Press
Atourn
Maryland
Eisenhower Signals Possible Summit Diplomacy
President Eisenhower indicated a willingness to return to summit diplomacy if Soviet Premier Khrushchev takes steps to pave the way for useful talks. He rejected a neutralist U.N. proposal for an immediate meeting and warned the Paris talks breakdown weakens any chance of productive dialogue.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
U.N. General Assembly
Paris
Barefoot killer sought in triple homicide in Alabama
In Ashland Alabama three women were found killed in a gospel singing family home. The estranged husband of one victim was jailed for questioning while investigators searched for a barefoot killer. The victims were Mrs. John D. Martin 31, her mother Ethel Ogle 63, and grandmother Everlena Ogle 82. The knife was found near Ethel Ogle. Robbery is deemed unlikely as cash was left untouched.
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Ashland
Ala
John D. Martin
Paul G. Levie
Ithel Ogie
Martin
Talladega
Alabama
Marlin
Lincoln and McClellan Meet On Antietam Battlefield
Ninety eight years ago today President Abraham Lincoln met General George B. McClellan at Antietam Battlefield. Lincoln praised the soldiers and spoke of duty while McClellan faced questions over pursuing Lee into Virginia. Eyewitnesses recount a moving scene as wounded Confederates and Union soldiers received visitors.
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Abraham Lincoln
McClellan
Antietam
George B. McClellan
Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
General Assembly
Ajhand
Khrushchev
U.N
United Nations
Cuba
Congo
Eisenhower
Col. I
General McClellan
President Lincoln
M. Hatch
Army of the Potomac
Stolen Bikes Recovered in Carroll County
Two bicycles stolen from North Potomac Junior High School last Friday were recovered by State Police in Carroll County near Randalls town. The bikes were owned by Aliston L. Lucas Jr. of 116 Clarkson St. and Richard Gouff of 137 John St. The bikes were identified by tags issued by the Hagerstown Police Department.
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North Potomac
Carroll County
Randallstown
Aliston L. Lucas, Jr
Clarksons Ave
Richard Gouff
John St
Hagerstown
Motorist Fined On Three Charges
Bernard P. Dowd of Red Bank New Jersey was fined 100 dollars by Magistrate Irvingscity for operating a vehicle with an revoked or suspended license and for two related offenses. Dowd also paid 10 dollars for improper left turn and 5 dollars for not having a registration card. Patrolman Ralph Ryland arrested him.
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Bernard P. Dowd
Red Bank
iNew Jersey
Philadelphia
Irvingscity
Onn
Dowd
Allen A. Hyman
Ralph Ryland
Maryland Hotel Be demolished for new bank building
A contract to demolish the Maryland Hotel Building was signed this morning by attorney Stuart Bushong. Rol land P. Larkin of Baltimore will conduct the work for First Federal Savings and Loan. Demolition includes the Blue Ridge Fire Insurance Co. and Scott buildings. A protective awning will shield the public during work.
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Maryland
Stuart Bushong
First Federal Savings and Loan
Federal
Rolland P. Larkin
Baltimore
Bushong
Blue Ridge Fire Insurance Co
Scott
Larkin
Halfway Store Break-In Reported
Weather notes from Hagerstown Western Maryland forecast fair and cooler tonight with mostly sunny day. State Police probe Halfway store entry through a rear door, nothing reported missing, check ongoing in northern sections. Eastern Pennsylvania context noted with clear conditions ahead.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Khrushchev Challenges Hammarskjold to Resign at U.N.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev demanded the UN secretary-general resign and proposed a three member executive with veto power to replace Hammarskjold. He warned he would withhold recognition of UN decisions unless peace-making machinery was revised. Khrushchev attacked Hammarskjold during the General Assembly and insisted the secretary-general cannot be trusted. He also refused to meet with President Eisenhower unless both sides show a real desire for agreement on disarmament.
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United Nations
N. Y
Khrushchev
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
World Organization
Hammarskjold
Hammarskjald
General Assembly
Eisenhower
U.S
Soviet Union
Mothers Buy School Bus Hire Driver in OKC
In Oklahoma City 13 mothers replace a haphazard car pool with an ancient school bus and regular schedule. They bought the bus for 550 dollars and hired a driver with approval from city and state education officials. Dr. Sylvia Richardson, one mother, notes fewer delays and safer mornings.
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Oklahoma City
Oka
Sylvia Richardson
Ditmar And Law Open World Series Start
New York AP Casey Stengel named right hander Art Ditmar to oppose Pittsburgh right hander Vernon Law in the opening World Series game at Pittsburgh Wednesday. Ditmar owns a 15 9 record while Law is 20 9.
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New York
Yankee
Casey Stengel
Art Ditmar
Pittsburgh
Vernon Law
Ditmar
Law
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