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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
4
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The piece traces the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1564 replacing March 25 with January 1, explains why March 25 persisted as New Year in some places, and details variations of April Fools Day customs around the world including Scotland’s April Gowk and France’s Poisson D Avril. It notes differing observances in Portugal, Mexico, and India with lent-related timing.
Serge A. Vinogradov, ambassador to France for 12 years, at a farewell luncheon backed de Gaulle’s idea that Germany’s neighbors negotiate reunification frontiers and arms. He spoke for the Soviet Union, signaling bloc support for a joint approach, echoing views that downplay American sacrifices in 1940s war.
Since Philadelphia used the earned income levy to avert municipal bankruptcy in 1939 it has been adopted by 1517 Pennsylvania jurisdictions including 37 cities 356 boroughs 250 townships and 869 school districts. The system spreads to other cities and states as a financing tool for local services and is valued for broad coverage and revenue efficiency.
An unnamed African diplomat criticizes U.S. field staff as overconfident and Eurocentric, urging direct engagement with emerging Africans to replace veteran European intermediaries. He argues Americans risk misreading local needs and warns against assuming a communist threat while praising American aims.
Ray Cromley warns against treaties relying on neutral enforcement or inspection teams as Communists may subvert them. The piece urges tough quid pro quo negotiations and swift, clear US responses to violations, with contingency planning and skepticism about relying on public opinion or sanctions.
Mrs Elizabeth McDaniel formerly of Frederick now in Niagara Falls takes a notable role in New York State women's suffrage campaign. Frederick native Walter L R Flautt named Special Delivery Carrier at Frederick post office by Postmaster Williamson. April opens with sunny yet chilly weather after an unusually cold March and slow garden progress. Oliver Wren sells his fine herd of steers near the city to Kolb Brothers, animals weighing over 1,200 pounds.
Dr E C Kefauver health officer announced the reinstatement of school based TB control clinics starting next month to address expected rises in cases across Frederick County. The note mentions public sale of three farms owned by Gilmore R Flautt and wife, a fourth property withdrawn for insufficient bid, and Miss Emma Thompson visiting Baltimore.
The court ruled that an employer may shut a plant for economic reasons but not to discourage unions and added that a temporary lockout during a dispute is lawful. It contrasted a total plant closure with partial closures and questioned labor union power to shut divisions, while noting gaps in statutory definitions.
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