Kennedy under pressure as Kennedy woes mount
James Marlow reports Kennedy faces multiple crises abroad and at home from Cuba missiles to civil unrest, noting Khrushchev’s relative calm followed by a shift to China tension and a looming test ban. The piece links Soviet Western policy to De Gaulle’s caution, warning of eroding allied unity if Moscow’s focus shifts east.
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Pras
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United States
Khrushchev
Kennedy
Cuba
Red China
Britain
Everle
Briain
Soviet Union
Moscow
Senate
Taipei
Formosa
I Mosa
West
Grand Jury Praises Jail And Recommends Psychiatry At Maryland Institution
The September Grand Jury found 2,192 inmates at the Maryland Institution for Men designed for 650. It praised the operation and facilities but noted severe overcrowding and named issues in dining areas. It commended Superintendent Fitzberger and staff and urged a full-time psychiatrist and possible medical student practice on site. The panel commended Washington County jail operations, urged interagency cooperation, central records, and improvements at the Courthouse Annex, while noting milk testing equipment was deficient. The jury reported no major criminal operations in Hagerstown and praised Sheriff staff. Circuit Judge McLaughlin lauded jury service as essential to justice and outlined defendants’ opportunities to establish innocence.
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Mailand Institution For Man
Grand Jury
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Sheppard Pratt and Tike
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Washington County
Azenem
Hagerstown
Blair FP. Overtone
Witt
Gran Juors
Overton
Robert Creager
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Maryland Chronic Disease ‘Hospital
Circuit Court
D.K. McLaughlin
Five Mexicans Die In Ferris Wheel Collapse
At least five Mexicans were killed and others injured when a ferris wheel collapsed at a Tijuana fair Sunday night. A pregnant woman died during emergency surgery at Miguel Aleman Hospital. Six people were reported seriously hurt with broken limbs and deep cuts.
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San Diego
Calif
API
Tijuana
Baja California
Miguel Aleman Hospital
Tawes For Young Demo For Senator Tawes For Young Demo For Senator
Gov Tasres expresses desire to see a young Democrat named Jeane with Tawes backing as Maryland’s next U.S. Senator at a Young Democrats windup in Gaithnsburg. Byrd, 74, begins candidacy proceedings as Tawes signals no future elective runs. John Z. Appel elected new president. party passes resolution for statewide anti-discrimination in public accommodations, with 1964 act applying to Baltimore City and surrounding counties.
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Lapgov
Tasres
Ieanne
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U.S
Young Democrats
Tawes
WC. Ayr
Byrd
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
University of Maryland
Tawnes
John Z. Appel
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Demonstrators Storm British Embassies in Jakarta and Singapore
About 5 000 Indonesians stormed the British Embassy in Jakarta and a 3 000 strong mob attacked the Malayan Embassy in Singapore. They shattered windows, burned a flag, and pitched stones. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse the crowds amid unrest linked to anti‑British sentiments and regional politics.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Peder Aion
Malaysia
Carlin
Malia
Singapore
Rawakausk
President reshapes Abidjan cabinet after alleged plot
APS reports President Felix Hegphanel dropped seven ministers from the 1st government in Abidjan and formed a smaller 16 member cabinet. Official sources say the shakeup follows claims of a government plot to assassinate him and seize power.
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Abidjan
Teory Coast
APS
Felix Hegphanel
Rajpay
Shaka An
Hwind
Railway Tour Train Through Potomac Valley in October 1963
The Washington Chapter of the Railway Historical Society will run a special excursion from Washington Union Station to Petersburg West Virginia via the Branch Valley Line on Sunday October 6 1963. The train will depart 8:00 a.m. and return about 9:13 p.m. with meals and sightseeing at Silver Spring and Mount Rock Md making multiple pickup points along the route.
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Harpers Ferryington Chapter N.bils
Virginia
Green Spring
West Virginia
Ie Potomac
Igamintine
Peters- Petersburg
Washington Union Station
Peters
Silver
Aisain
Petersburg
Kibil
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Lunchmore & Ohio Railroad
Chapley National Railway
Wistarelen Society
Maryland Briefs: Fires, Youth Sentences, and a Suspended Attorney
In Baltimore three teens aged 14 to 15 were found guilty in juvenile court of robbery tied to a Maryland incident, with sentences to 213 in the state facility. A separate case reports a mother attempting to jump from a second floor, injuring herself and a child, while neighbors and a fourth child awaited aid. Also noted, attorney David Hyman faced a two year suspension after misappropriating funds from client payments used to cover traffic fines.
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Mohnay
A ‘Thamorla
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Snark
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API
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N. Artizan St. Williamsgort, Md
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Washington St
Robert D. Ross
Smithsburg
James H. Read
Jack B. Schnebly
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