Hoffa Claims Papers Sent Ahead in Teamsters Probe
Senate investigators seek to confirm how many Teamsters election documents survived a Miami Beach hotel incinerator. Hoffa says all papers were recovered and sent here, while Kennedy notes a union attorney heard some may be missing. The subpoena targets documents on delegate seating and officer elections amid rigging allegations.
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Washington
Senate
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Miami
Robert JF. Kennedy
Hoffa
Konows
Convention Credentials Committee
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Committee
Miamis, Beach
Four Names Mentioned For EUB Superintendent Post
At the Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church opening in Em manual E U B Church the three day meeting lists four candidates for conference superintendent to replace the late Rev. Dr. Paul E. V. Shannon of York. Names include Rev. Dr. Lester M. Kauffman pastor of St. Paul's Church here Dr. S Jt B. Daugherty of Carlisle Dr. Paul E. Horn of Washington D G and Dr. W Ward Smith of York. The conference draws about 138 ministers and delegates from Maryland District of Columbia and South Central Maryland.
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Pennsylvania
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Hagerstown
Emmanuel E
U, B
Paul E. V. Shannon
York
Lester M. Kauffman
St. Paul's Church
S.jt B. Daugherty
Carlisle
Paul E. Horn
Washington
D.G
W. Ward Smith
Maryland
District of Columbia
South Central
County Native Declares Run for Anne Arundel Delegates
Jack Lehman an Annapolis radio announcer and Hagerstown native has filed as a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates from Anne Arundel County.
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Jack Lehman
Annapolis
Hagerstown
Anne Arundel County
Kidnap Slay Suspect Sought In Wide Area Search
A 24 year old Lehman is sought as a kidnap slay suspect after the naked body of eight year old Sandra Jo Lucers was found in a dump east of Roswell New Mexico. Police say murder charges will be filed against Joe Franco 48 a farm worker with a minor arrest record. Franco’s car was left with a loaded 80 20 rifle. A post mortem will determine death cause and possible sexual assault. Mexican and US lawmen mounted a cross border search to locate Franco.
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Lehman
Roswell
N.M
Annapolis
Mexica
Anne Arun
del County
Pri-Mises
Here
Mary
Sasdra Jo Lucers
Inch
Keedysville
Travis Rode
Thelfor Francy
Ford
Chinesaright
Mexico
Franco
Sherif Jones
Chief Keenson
AL Pas
Williamsport to vote on proposed community pool plan
City residents will decide if a new pool at Community Park will be funded by land purchase and debt financing. A referendum may be called if opposition to the C P and telephone rate increase by the company grows. costs range from 50000 to 140000.
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Williamsport
Cauneil
Maryland
von Service Commission
Depand
AM. B. Snyder
Bon
Vale
Flu Illness Forces Penitentiary Lockdown and School Closure
An epidemic labeled Nu-type struck the State Reformatory for Males in the county with over 100 inmates under treatment and more cases daily. Superintendent Ferling said visitors are banned, school activities halted, and the class rooms converted to emergency hospital dormitories as doctors from Public Health Service await lab results.
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Clement J. Perling
Ferting
U. S. Public Health Service
Washington
Ferling
Whith
Robert A. Conrad
Hagerstown
D Alesandro Sees West Maryland Swing in 1958 Race
Baltimore Mayor Thomas D Alesandro travels West Maryland to gauge support for Millard Tawes and potential governor bid. He notes limited enthusiasm for Tawes among Democrats in Garrett Allegany and Frederick counties. D Alesandro says West Maryland may favor Byrd but cites shifting opinions as candidates court voters.
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Baltimore
Thomas D'Alesandro
Macyland
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick Connide
Maryland
Mill
Millard Tawes
Tawes
Govlis
Alesandro
D'Alesandro
Byrd
Dr. H
C. Byrd
Carthe Lagt
Theodore R. McKeldin
Carver
D'Alesanfita
Atern
Demos Gain On GOP In Connecticut Municipal Elections
Democratic gains shifted control in several Connecticut towns and cities in yesterday's municipal elections. Torrington and Bristol stayed Democratic, Hamden flipped to Republicans, Seymour marked a party victory, and Manoray achieved a four decade first for Democrats. Overall, 124 towns elected officials while 83 stayed Republican and 34 Democratic. six cities vote Nov. 5. Local issues dominated. statewide results favored Republicans.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Torrington
Bristol
Bantts
Hamden
Seymour
Naugauck Valley
Manray
Fairfield County
500 Teachers Here To Attend State Meeting
Washington County will be represented at the Maryland State Teachers Association three day convention by about 50 to 60 teachers and local officials estimate. More than 14,000 teachers from across the state will attend. U S Senator John F Kennedy of Massachusetts will address the opening session in Baltimore at Fifth Regiment Armory. Neil H Swanson will receive a citation for distinguished educational writing. John Manson Brown, noted author and critic, will speak Friday morning. Mayor Thomas D Alesandro and State Superintendent John H Fisher will greet the group.
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Washington County
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
U. S
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Neil H. Swanson
John Manson Brown
Thomas D’alesandro
John H. Fisher
Williamsport Considers Building Code as Expansion Plans Advance
Williamsport Mayor and Council, after consulting an engineer, plan Sunset Avenue improvements including drainage, sewage and water lines and paving. The town has no building code or permits, prompting talks on adopting a building code to regulate new construction and prevent unregulated building.
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Williamsport
Sunset Avenue
Artizan
Preserick
Mammoth eel reportedly caught in Big Pool by Gus Gearhart
Gus Gearhart of Rt 40 near Huyetts hooked a giant eel in Big Pool while minnows fishing. The creature fought hard, creating a whirlpool effect before Gearhart hauled ashore a four inch long eel with an unusual girth. The skinning of the eel proved a real undertaking.
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Whal
Gus Gearhart
Rt. 40
Huyetts
Gus
Board Approves Moving Election Board Office
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved relocating the Election Board office to the Sherley Building at 24 Summit Avenue. The move awaits cost budgeting for next year and will free the courthouse basement for the Register of Wills storage. Voting machines will be stored in the new Election Board office on street level for convenience.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Sherley
Summit Avenue
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Register of Wills
Harry Newcomer
W. Lee Elgin
Election Board
Worker Hurt In Fall At Hagerstown Block Co
Lawrence Barnhart age 34 suffered a possible skull fracture after falling about 14 feet from a ladder at Hagerstown Block Co Inc He was taken to Washington County Hospital by Community Rescue Service and remained unconscious an hour after the accident Barnhart a machine operator climbed the ladder to turn on machinery when he slipped and struck an iron rail and the pilot in the fall
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Lawrence Barnhart
East First Street
Hagerstown Block Co., Inc
Washington, County Hospital
Community Rescue Service
Barnhart
Red Boss Says Russia For Agreement With U S On Peaceful Coexistence
Nikita Khrushchev told James Reston in Moscow that the Soviet Union would back international control of earth satellites and pilotless missiles as part of a broad Soviet U S pact for peaceful coexistence. He urged recognition of socialist states, argued against U S disarmament proposals, and criticized U S policy in the Middle East and Germany while outlining a path to equal footing for both sides.
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New York
Khrushchev
Moscow
James Reston
Washington
New York Times
Communist Party
United States
Reston
Middle East
Germany
Dulles
Turkey
Syria
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Soviet Union
Russia
China
Communist Party Central Committee
Peston
Space
Lee Ha
Uarry Carter
Williamsport
Soviet hint of second satellite on Nov seventh anniversary
The Soviet press hints Russia will launch a second satellite on the 7 November anniversary. Khrushchev says the missile is only one of many advances, with flights expected to reach the Moon, Mars and Venus. The dispatch notes talk of intercontinental missiles and spaceflight potential amid Cold War tensions.
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Russia
Hoscgw
Nikita Khrushchev
Cyril
Osborne
Henry Kerby
London
Sile
Khrushchev
Britain
Moon
Mars
Venus
Moscow
Eisenhower
Khrushchev Uses Pressure Tactics In Cold War Clash
Washington officials say Khrushchev’s East German speech signals Moscow aims to pressure the United States and Western powers through strength. Analysts note his call for peaceful coexistence while seeking to control space and impose a tougher bargaining stance amid the missile era. The chatter frames a diplomacy backed by naked power, with potential shifts in talks and strategy.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
United States
Khrushchev
Turkey
Solonder
Communist Party
James
Atom
Marion County draft board freezes calls amid court orders
Georgia news item from Buena Vista reports Marion County draft board will not call up more men until assured of exemptions and court-backed guidelines. Shortwave radio mentions county departments awaiting guidance as federal and Supreme Court decisions influence 1958 budget timing and selective service actions.
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Buena Vista
Marion County Draft Board
Supreme Court
Chaney
Wdget
Une
Delaimrtes
Januery, Riloeyeleg
Satellite Code Heard On Radio In Hagerstown
Mrs J L Chaney of Rosewood Drive says the beeps of a Russian earth satellite were audible last night on a shortwave radio. She notes listeners could distinguish satellite signals from the code messages transmitted.
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Hagerstown
Auto Collides With Truck Near RS 11 Injures Family
A mother and her two children were shaken when her car struck the side of a tractor trailer turning left on RS 11, about one mile north of the city. State Trooper Robert Kirby investigated. Mrs Marjorie Weaver of 2100 block Pennsylvania Avenue suffered cuts. sons John 4 and Robert 3 months were treated at Washington County Hospital.
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Tity
Robert Kirby
Marjoriee. Weaver
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stront
Washington County Hospital
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