Rioting in Hungary Persists Amid Premier's Appeals
Washington reports seek to calm unrest as Hungary endures continued rioting despite government promises. Separately, U.S. living costs hit a September record of 117.1 with broad price gains. Wage take‑home pay climbs. GE and other industries see boosts while earnings reach new highs.
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Washington
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Eisenhower
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Convicted Of Assault On Penal Guard
A prisoner at the State Reform atory for Males received an additional term not to exceed four months after conviction in Circuit Court for assault on Delmar Toms, a penal farm guard, during a dispute over a restricted magazine. Toms said a dental plate was broken. Howard contends only a push occurred.
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Richard L. Layman
McLaughilin
Harold B. Spessard
Washington County
House of Correction
Raymond Davis
Baltimore To Tap The Susquehanna For Water Supply
Baltimore seeks to tap the Susquehanna River for water by 1962, outlined at a regional American Water Works Assn meeting. Mayor D Alesandro cited recent Patapsco north branch water delivery project and the Ashburton filtration plant with 120 million gallons daily in service since June 5. The Susquehanna plan includes a 28 mile pipeline and a pumping station expandable to 243 million gallons per day.
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Susquehanna
American Water Works Assn
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Patapsco
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Chesapeake
Association
Susquehanns
Hungarian Rebellion Seen Blow To Soviet Influence
Washington officials say the Soviet crackdown in Hungary harms Moscow's ability to project power in Asia and the Middle East. The invasion challenges the myth that communist rule ensures happiness and friendly ties with Moscow, a belief long used to counter Western colonialism. The Hungary events, following Poland's revolt, signal a shifting battlefield for influence in neutral nations.
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Hungary
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Middle East
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U.S
Pravda Brands Ike’s Reply Irritated in Nuclear Talks
Pravda accuses President Eisenhower of an irritated reply to Premier Bulganin’s note on ending nuclear weapons tests. The Communist party paper published Eisenhower’s letter and a three column Observer commentary, rejecting his claim that Bulganin’s letter interfered in a foreign state’s internal affairs. It says the president avoided a businesslike discussion and failed to seek a reliable path for mankind.
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Pravda
Eisenhower
Bulganin
Communist Party
U. S
Dewey Won’t Predict Vote After California Trip
Former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, back from California, declined to predict the election. He said, I’ve given up predicting since 1948, you can’t take anything for granted anywhere. He noted many believed Dewey would win in 1948, but Truman prevailed.
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Thomas E. Dewey
California
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Dewey
Harry S. Truman
Stiff Fines For Driving Violations
Magistrate William P. Kreykenbohm imposed fines for driving offenses. Stanley Keller of Hagerstown paid 335 dollars plus costs for speeding over 70, reckless driving, muffler, red lights, and park violations after pleading guilty. Clyde Weaver of Funkstown received 100 dollars on reckless driving and 90 days for a revoked license. Norman Mallett paid 110 dollars for wrong way driving and revoked license. Adrian Landis forfeited 16.45 dollars for attempting to cross with lowered gates. Total fines and costs collected amounted to 552.60 dollars.
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Wiliam P. Kreykenbohm
Stanley K. Keller
Hagerstown
Robert Comer
Clyde A. Weaver
Funkstown
Norman Mallett
Kreykenbohm
J. R. Earley
Adrian N. Landis
Virginia Avenue
Stevenson Says He’s Good And Mad Over Republican Deceit
Adlai E. Stevenson declared he was good and mad as he campaigned in Nassau and Westchester counties, accusing Republicans of deceit and a phony peace issue to win the presidency. He urged Eisenhower to repudiate opponents of the peace issue and pressed voters to consider the Democrats’ national issues.
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New York
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Nassau
Westchester
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
U.S
Democratic
Bronx
Eisenhower Says H-Bomb Gives U S Position Of Strength
President Eisenhower tours New York, declaring the H bomb gives the United States a position of strength against any aggressor. He will appear at Madison Square Garden for a nationwide NBC TV- radio address at 9 p.m. EST before returning to Washington. He plans to counter Adlai Stevenson’s call for a world ban on hydrogen bomb tests.
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Nagy Offers to Withdraw Troops If Rioters Stand Down
VIENNA Oct 25 Hungarian premier Imre Nagy said he would negotiate with Moscow to withdraw occupation troops if rebels end their revolution. He appealed to students and workers to lay down arms and help form a new government, promising a "new deal" as soon as orders are reestablished and troops recalled. Broadcasters in Budapest reported ongoing Soviet Hungarian operations with casualties. radio broadcasts in Budapest hinted at political turmoil as Janos Kadar was named first secretary, marking a major shakeup amid the uprising.
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Warsaw
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Gomulka
Polish Communist Party
Politburo
NATO
West Germany
Gomulka Moves To End Secrecy And Reform Poland
Warsaw reports describe Wladyslaw Gomulka and the Polish Communist Politburo forging a program to lift secrecy from party affairs and to reform economic conditions with youth participation. They promise free elections for party officials and condemn antisemitism while planning talks with Moscow to resolve tensions.
Moscow Press Reports Riots In Satellites
Moscow readers learned that a counter-revolutionary revolt broke out in Budapest and Russian troops were called to help quell it. Pravda and Izvestia gave more liberal coverage of Poland, including Gomulka’s speech and the Polish Parliament session. a Moscow broadcast said the Hungarian revolt had been liquidated.
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Budapest
Pravda
Izvestia
Poland
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Polish Communist Party Committee
Woman Found Overcome By Coal Fumes in Greencastle
Mrs. Sally Detrich, 75, Greencastle resident, is unconscious at Washington County Hospital after being overcome by coal gas at her home Tuesday afternoon. Stepson Harry Detrich, 49, was also affected but revived quickly. neighbor Samuel Mowen alerted police after discovering the scene and drawn blinds.
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Sally Detrich
Greencastle
Washington County ‘Hospital
Mowen
County Fines Benefit County Law Library Receives 6000
Judge McLaughlin imposed six thousand dollars in fines on eleven defendants in the Actin Hege abduction case. Half of the money goes to the county treasury and half to the county law library fund. The ruling followed guilty pleas by nine Mennonites a nurse and a psychologist. The defendants were jailed until costs were paid.
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Actin
Baward L. Rowland
Hege
Maugansville Area
Ey Philhaven Hospital
Lebanon
Tom Kaylor
McLaughlin
Jludy Harney
Heger
Jacob Goering
County Considers Plumbing Inspector Post
The Master Plumbers Association of Washington County urged the County Commissioners to back legislation to create a county plumbing inspector. They cited wells contaminated by septic-tank seepage and noted the City of Hagerstown already has an inspector. No county inspection exists now, but officials indicated support for a county inspector as suburban growth and rural housing rise. Permits would be required for plumbing work and subject to inspector standards. a prior bill to establish a county plumbing board failed last session.
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Master Plumbers’ Association of
Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
The
Association
Tom Kaylor
Hagerstown
Gas Stolen From School Buses and Cars
The Truth for Youth School on Ryyan Circle reports gas thefts from school buses and cars parked at night in front of Vacool. Locked gas caps were pried off, per city police reports.
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