20 Cent Tax Increase Approved in Frederick
Frederick County approves a 20 cent tax hike per $100 of assessed value for next year. The board of supervisors notes proposed teacher pay increases remain undecided, with polices to hold the line while seeking budget trims. Treasurer Harry L. McCann presents rough figures for funds needed across county departments and a potential $115,000 revenue rise from the tax and valuation changes.
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Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Donald Baughman
Grover Teets
W. Hurt Himelwright
Baughman
Robert E. Ayler
Paul Luttrell
Welfare Dept
Harry L. McCann
General County
Welfare Agency
McCann
Court House
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Weather Affects Winchester Area as Geese Report
At Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory heavy precipitation began after 8:30 a.m. today with brisk cold conditions. Mrs Harry Kerns of Siler reported a flock of wild geese heading north about 11:15 a.m. totaling roughly 58 birds.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Harry Kerns
Siler
Uneasy Cyprus Truce in Kuma as Flares Speak
In Kuma on Cyprus Greek and Turkish Cypriots kept a fragile lull while new fighting loomed nearby Mallia. The British army sent a platoon to Mallia to prevent a wider war as talks between Greek and Turkish leaders were set to begin. Casualties reported at Kuma include two Turks killed and 18 wounded along with one Greek killed and 13 wounded in Monday’s clash.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Ktima
Mallia
Mediterranean
Kuma
Makarios
Fazil Kuchuk
U.N
A ‘Thant
Greece
Turkey
Iwo
Court House Hearing Set For April 11
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors announced a public hearing on the fate of the historic but unusable courthouse. The session is scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. in James Wood High School, with board chairman B O Brumback inviting interested residents to attend.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
James Wood High School
B.O. Brumback
Senate Rules Committee Quizzes Two Baker Associates
The Senate Rules Committee questioned Scott I. Peek former Smathers aide and Jack Cooper Miami dog track official tied to Baker Serv-A Corp amid partisan clash. Probe centers on Baker era dealings including Democratic campaign contributions passing through his hands and Florida real estate ventures linked to Smathers.
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Washington
Senate Rules Committee
Bobby Baker
Scott I. Peek
George A. Smathers
D- Fla
Jack Cooper
Miami
Baker
Serv-A Corp
Senate
Peek
Florida
Sen. Smathers
Smathers
Orange County
Fla
New Banking Hours Announced for Middletown State Bank
Middletown State Bank and branches publish new hours. Weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m. Friday 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m and 6 00 p m to 7 30 p m. Saturday 9 00 a m to 12 00 Noon.
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Middletown State Bank A Nd
Grandmother Chases Hit-Run Driver in San Francisco
Vera Warner, 49, chased an accused hit-run driver for over three miles after he struck two elderly sisters at Geary Boulevard and 36th Avenue. Nora Eastman and Marie Mindenhall died at the scene. Ronald C. Lambert, 32, of San Carlos, was arrested nearby on suspicion of felony manslaughter, hit-and-run, drunken driving, and running a red light.
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San Francisco
Vera Warner
Nora Eastman
Marie Mindenhall
Geary Boulevard
36Th Avenue
Ronald C. Lambert
San Carlos
Calif
Presidential primaries stir in New Hampshire and beyond
In New Hampshire between 90 000 and 100 000 Republicans vote in the first presidential preference primary amid wind rain and snow. Leading contenders include Rockefeller Goldwater and Lodge, with Nixon and Lodge as noncandidates attracting write-ins. Democratic write-ins are expected for Johnson and Kennedy as about 35 000 Democrats vote. Oregon action follows Romney’s withdrawal leaving Rockefeller Goldwater Smith and noncandidates. Maryland primary filings and Tennessee race in Second District set up contests with Brewster as a potential favorite son and Irene Bailey Baker challenging in East Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Hampshire
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
South Viet Nam
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Oregon
Michigan
George Romney
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Nixon
Lodge
Pennsylvania
William W
Scranton
Maryland
Alabama
George C. Wallace
J. Millard Tawes
Daniel B. Brewster
Tennessee
Willard Yarbrough
Irene Bailey Baker
Howard H. Baker
Freight Plane Crash Kills 3 at Boston Waterfront Terminal
A four engine DC4 freighter from New York plunged through sleet and gale into the Castle Island waterfront lumber terminal across from Logan Airport, killing three crew members. Initial reports hinted two yard workers might be among casualties, but all yard employees were later accounted for.
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Boston
Slick Airways
New York
Castle Island
Logan International Airport
Slick Airways, Inc
Mass
Violent Storms Plague Eastern Half of U S
Destructive weather from March brought death and widespread damage across the eastern half of the nation. Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed three. floods forced evacuations in four states. heavy snow and sleet hit Oklahoma to New England. roads and bridges washed out. Red Cross and National Guard aided evacuations. heavy snow found in Arkansas and Missouri, with forecasts of more unsettled weather.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
Alabama
Southland
Rainestricken Hio River
Red Cross
National Guardsmen
Ohio River Valley
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Texas
New England
Tahlequah
Muskogee
Kansas
Arkansas
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Southerners Vow No Compromise in Civil Rights Battle
The Senate begins a lengthy civil rights fight as Southern senators vow no compromise and slow the process. Democratic leader Mansfield moves to take up the House passed bill, with Dirksen potential substitutes and Humphrey seeking limited amendments, signaling a protracted battle ahead.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Mansfield
What is the Little Theatre Winchester
An editor’s note introduces the Winchester Little Theatre, a community group of volunteers from varied backgrounds who stage four plays yearly without pay. Veteran members describe the club as a source of self expression, artistic life, and lasting friendships, giving entertainment to the community and personal fulfillment.
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Winchester Little Theater
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Primary Vote Expected to Be Trimmed in New Hampshire
New Hampshire voters cast ballots in the first presidential primary as a snowstorm swirled. Barry Goldwater led early with seven votes, Lodge close behind via write-ins. Nixon attracted five. Smith topped ballots with write-ins for vice president. Rockefeller had three votes. Sixteen and seventeen delegates were chosen. sweepstakes at state liquor stores and race tracks also on the ballot.
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Concord
N.H
Henry Cabot Lodge
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Lodge
Mountain Hamlets
Johnson
Goldwater
Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Dixville Notch
Hart
Ellsworth
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Smith
Rockefeller
U.S
South Viet Nam
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Nashua
Norman Lepage
Robert F. Kennedy
John W. King
Kennedy
King
Clearbrook Grocery Closes After Servicing Community
Eva and Claude Gore announce the closing of Clearbrook Grocery, expressing gratitude for the community support and the privilege of serving customers over the years.
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Clearbrook Grocery
Eva & Claude Gore
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Dixie
Doug O’connell
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