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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
11
Chamber criticizes Omnibus Water Bond and EDC support as drought harms crops and fires. Mayor Burhans denounces the study as misjudged while urging split votes on water projects. Community leaders warn of higher taxes and questioned water use for Dinugansville.
City council clashes over breaking a Water Department bond issue into three parts as a 30 year program. four questions on the ballot would require yes or no votes. Separate lines would fund Potomac River, Maughansville, and miscellaneous projects totaling 4.255 million dollars with other bonds to follow, while hurricane Ginny dominates weather updates and drought relief efforts across the Northeast.
The Soviet news agency Tass declares steps toward a multilateral NATO nuclear force violate the Moscow treaty and risk undermining mutual understandings. It warns against the danger of deploying nuclear weapons to West Germany and says such moves threaten safety and trust among states.
Richard C. Willson, Hagerstown Water Department superintendent, said growth hinges on a water bond issue. One part funds extending water to Maugansville, another upgrades a 24 inch line from the Williamsport Pumping Station, plus system improvements per national board guidance. If the bond fails, the city may rely on surplus Water Department revenue.
A historical article outlines Washington County's business population, noting many small firms, employment figures, and the impact on fire insurance and industrial expansion. It cites Census Bureau data with details on establishments, payrolls, and the share of firms with under 20 employees, plus projected trends and regional comparisons.
Hagerstown banks plan to payout about 955000 in Christmas Club savings this year with a tentative mailing date around November 16. Largest accounts at Farmers and Merchants Bank total 3800 with 120000 payout, while Hagerstown Trust and National Bank project 2800 and 300 accounts respectively for 200000 and 70000 more than last year. Marsland National Bank expects 139000 across 1500 accounts and First Federal Savings about 3608 accounts totaling 3608 to 3600?
AP reports the Supreme Court ordered reconsideration of Vila Genovese's narcotics conviction. Justices Clark Marlin and White dissented from the order, noting the Campbell case precedent. Genovese, reputed crime syndicate leader, is serving 15 years at Leavenworth after New York circuit court conviction.
James Douglas Campbell, 30, of 46 Starmans Ave, faces a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his wife Vera in the chest with a pocket knife during an argument early Sunday. The hearing was postponed to allow counsel time. Campbell is held in the Washington Court Jail after police found him at his residence. An eight year old son alerted authorities. Government officers questioned Campbell who denied trouble and refused to speak further.
A drought sparks hunting bans across Jour of Hancock's harpertoy chains and nearby orchards including Dillon, Green, Ovcharls, Locher, and Elephbury. A fire burned half an acre. W. Ling, manager, warned of potential damage. Mrs Campbell was found gasping. a self-inflicted wound on her left breast led to a murder charge under state attorney David St. Poole Jr. Investigating detectives are K Goult, R Haden, and D Stamberger.
The U S Weather Service reports no rain likely for this area with a high near Bridgeport and a low around 45. Winds from the west indicate calm conditions today with cooler air overnight and a similar trend tomorrow.
TyvooT-Old flergans waived preliminary hearings on auto theft charges arising from two incidents on April 7 and Saturday. James J. Weaver, 126 N. Patomac St, is charged with stealing a car from 1105 Fey Ave. The car was found abandoned in an alley after being driven around. Weaver faces multiple counts related to the vehicle’s theft and alleged subsequent demolition. Hatricia Lynn Adkins, of Stanlson West Virginia, was arrested by Karson City police with a year-old black male after recovery of a stolen item. The auto stolen from 141 Greenount Ave belonged to Medenl Jaretta Buck.
Coast area experiences heavy seas and strong winds as tropical storm Ginny nears Cape Hitters. One vessel reportedly sinks with crew aboard. forecast shows Ginny moving northeast and expected to weaken after a 12 hour approach.
The Weather Bureau bulletin reports Hurricane Ginny near 34.0 N 24.5 W about 100 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras with winds near 92 mph and tropical storm winds outward up to 60 miles. Warnings cover Cape Hatteras region and nearby coasts while gale warnings stretch from Black Islmi to Myrtle Beach. Rescue efforts for the sunken ship Foss face high seas and communications cut with North Carolina’s Outer Banks disrupted.
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