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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1969
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press sourcing. Mentions weekly timing and member names, with unclear context and partial phrases about printing and distribution. The readable parts indicate standard media industry references rather than a complete news item.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports 7.1 percent rise in median price for existing single family homes across 120 boards. January 1969 median stood at 21,080, up from 19,690 a year earlier, with gains also seen in 1967 and 1968. Factors include fewer new homes, higher construction costs, inflation, and carried mortgage rates.
President Nixon favors direct popular vote for President but sees slim odds for a constitutional amendment. Republicans in Congress and several governors back direct election while some leaders warn of practical hurdles. Bayh Muskie and others push the plan with growing public support as state legislatures prepare to decide.
Senator Ribicoff proposed forming thousands of volunteers as shop owners investigators and private eyes to guard consumers against cheating by large firms. Mrs. Bess Myerson Grant urged funds for local ombudsman agencies to monitor federal consumer programs, while Nixon delays a formal consumer advisor role amid calls for a White House office.
Readers express concern after a dog is killed by a hit run driver and demand accountability. They question sex education materials, parent responsibilities, and local school board representation, urging transparency and public input on education policies and community standards.
The April climate turns colder with last night’s 22 degree record low, hinting at possible April snow. Rev. Dr. G. Dr. Kidner named pastor at Trinity Methodist Church in Baltimore, with other ministry transfers noted. Will Fout, News business manager since 1909, dies at 49 after encephalitis. longtime printer, vocalist, and Evangelical Lutheran Church member. He is survived by wife and two daughters. mother predeceased.
The Frederick Optimist Club acquired the old West South Street School for a boys program run by a local culture group. The Rural Urban Open For UM advised the Frederick Chamber of Commerce to pursue a grain storage elevator in Frederick County. Arthur Godfrey, famed radio personality, sent $100 to the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department for its building fund. A truck belonging to James W Hlames of Monrovia was badly damaged when a diesel Pennsylvania Railroad train backed into it at a crossing on East South Street extended.
U S policy analysis argues South Korea could counter North Korea on the ground with minimal American help beyond air and sea support. It suggests earlier training in South Vietnam might have let Saigon bear more of the infantry burden, reducing casualties and costs. The piece links Korea and Vietnam to identify future targets and higher priority political-economic aid.
Alpha Psi Delta Service Fraternity at FCC defends the college after a March 9 marijuana raid report, arguing the four FCC students cited do not represent the entire student body and urging readers not to prejudge FCC based on the incident.
The column mocks overly dry Martinis at the local oasis and notes a bargain basement option for low cost homes. A reader letter hints at a buyer waiting a month for news.
Fragmentary notice mentions money, delivering papers, upstairs space, and permissive stance on card games unless labeled MIF. Content is incoherent and lacks clear event or entities.
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