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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
2
Public notice lists subscription prices by mail and carrier for the Frederick Missouri edition dated Wednesday April 17 1963. Rates include one month 61.00 six months 4.50 and one year 10.00 with variations by delivery location.
Commerce Department reports durable goods new orders rose to 17.1 billion dollars in February, a 2 percent gain from January with January up 4 percent from December. February durable goods sales set a record rising 3 percent, housing starts up 4 percent, personal income up two billion, and corporate capital spending plans grow.
Alfred V. Marx recalls a childhood tale about earning eight thousand dollars at sixteen and a blunt lesson from his uncle: save rather than boast of income. The piece contrasts that thrift philosophy with modern focus on salaries, urging financial independence through savings.
A Westminster Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2277 member thanks the newspaper for cooperation and coverage of the lodge’s first Elkdom venture on Sunday March 31, 1963. The note expresses appreciation for community support and publicity.
Local notices celebrate April birthdays and anniversaries. Kenneth L Kuester Philip Wayne Whisner Arthur Ridge and others mark birthdays, 43rd anniversaries, and family milestones. A newborn Kathren Louise Rippeen is reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
A set of traffic cases heard by Magistrate Stanley Bennett included Joseph Martin Kline Jr. 17 of East Second Street found guilty of reckless driving driving contrary to license restrictions and exceeding 25 mph with fines of 25 10 and 10 suspended respectively. James Austin Booth 27 of West Patrick Street was fined 10 and costs for exceeding 25 mph. Other defendants Palmer Pelmer 39 of Thermont and Harry Welier 22 of RFD 7 Maerissi faced charges and fines in various speeding counts as officers Tracey Winebrenner Mossturg and others testified.
Fifty years ago the Thurmont election passed quietly with William J. Freeze re-elected mayor for a fifth term. The column notes other items including a mock display of hawks, a certificate of payment for a Lewistown incident, staff changes at Montevue and Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, a prisoner recaptured after an arrest in North Market Street, and a Woman's College Sophomore class auto trip to Hagerstown with a supper at Hotel Hamilton.
State Office of Price Administration reports names of five Marylanders accused of meat black market dealings sent to the Justice Department for possible criminal action. A Thurmont area farmer charged with unsanitary conditions and killing milk cows for meat is named.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a wedding at a church and reception details on a street name. It references a person named Carrel and a location near a local church, with scattered phrases about vows and celebration.
AP interview with Dr. Rosemary Park on Barnard College’s approach to women’s education. She argues women need equal academic footing with men and practical training, even in home economics, stressing readiness for employment over narrow vocational paths.
CTA victory in a California school board race with 7 600 students in Little Lake District after sanctions and placement service tensions. CTA warned against district and advised chapters nationwide while presenting support from local teachers and students.
Two board members defeated were part of a three member majority backing Stanley. The CTA local chapter campaigned in the district to defeat incumbents George Freudenberg and Robert Lopez. They were replaced by Richard Luck and William Foley Jr as district leaders.
Osby Beasley 28 of this city was found guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to 90 days in Frederick County Jail on each charge to run consecutively. Magistrate Stanley Y. Bennett presided. Beasley faced charges stemming from March incidents at his East Seventh Street home involving his wife Nancy Marie Beasley. Evidence included a gun purchase and threats to shoot, with testimony from Beasley’s 17 year old nephew Edward Welty and Beasley’s mother in law Fannie Bell. Nancy Beasley testified to the events. Assistant State's Attorney William W. Wenner prosecuted. E Austin James defended.
Funeral services were held at the C. M. Waltz funeral home in Winfield for Nellie Weitzel of Woodbine died at home Thursday. Rev. Cameron led the service. interment at Good Shepherd cemetery Ellicott City. Pallbearers named. Funeral for Theodore Zile near Hereford, formerly Westminster area, conducted at St James Methodist Church with interment in St James cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also note: roughly 300 drivers with lapsed auto insurance face DMV fee penalties due to policy lapses and related changes.
Multiple obituaries report the deaths of Nelson and Joyce Cockrell's month old son in Frederick. Harvey Theodore Derflinger 49 of Brunswick. James M. Gilroy 74 near Middletown. Edwin Marchant 90 of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad retiree. services set at Park Tentins Cemetery Brunswick, New York Hill Methodist Church, Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Olivet. Surviving spouses, children, and relatives listed. Burial and funeral directions provided.
In Annapolis today Gov Taves and lawmakers signed 30 of the 1963 General Assembly accomplishments. The signing will precede action on about 400 remaining bills including controversial measures. A district for the 5th congressional seat was proposed as part of the day’s agenda.
Indiana farm loan group channels funds to develop a golf course project near Mechanicsburg. John King, state administrator, notes the initiative aims to boost farmer income by creating recreation facilities on 121 acres tied to a federal program. The effort proceeds with support from local entities near Tate-Athens.
Navy court of inquiry cites Lt Cmdr Stanley W Hecker skipper of Skylark for delaying report of Thresher messages. Hecker 36 of Brooklyn named party to investigation. court emphasizes not blaming him for Thresher loss. Thresher sank 220 miles east of Cape Cod during deep sea test dive with 129 aboard.
In Kuibyshev five young men were sentenced to death for taking part in group rapes, according to Soviet press. In Beirut Harvard scientists in Saudi Arabia report a new trachoma detection method using a fluorescent stain that glows under violet light, announced by Arabian American Oil Co.
Malaya Indonesia and Philippines diplomats wrap up a meeting in Manila aimed at a conference of foreign ministers before mid May. Kuala Lumpur plans a federation by August 31 including Malaya Singapore British North Borneo Brunei and Sarawak.
Millions of Japanese queued across the nation to elect governors mayors and local assembly members. Authorities predicted a record turnout with about 4 million of 47 million eligible voters casting ballots.
President Dinh Diem proposed conditional amnesty to South Vietnamese fighters aligned with the Communist flag, as part of efforts to choke off support for insurgent forces. Rucrollas and national officials referenced the measure in discussions amid Vietnam CAPs deployments.
The text notes several individuals listed as medical patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital including Ronnie Warner Wade Butcher Jeeeah Kechaigh Krowne and Austin thin with addresses and recovery details following operations or hospital care.
An Austrian justice official reports the arrest of Erich Raja Majic an alleged collaborator of Adolf Eichmann. The case centers on possible ties to Nazi war crimes and seeks to advance legal proceedings in Vienna.
In Laos, Pathet Lao forces trapped neutralist garrisons at Plaine des Jarres and another post along the road from Xieng Khouang to the Plaine. About 100 Kong Le neutralists and three tanks reached the Plaine after retreating from Dong Danh and Ban Kosi. Reports say three neutralists were killed, two wounded, and six missing.
Five New Jersey newspapermen conducted the first press conference via the Relay 1 satellite. The 25 minute hookup linked ITT laboratories in Nutley and ITT Rio de Janeiro with an AP photo transmitted to Rio. Participants were James Hill, Ber Nawyn, Joseph Grant, Dave Carlisle, and Kenneth Gross.
County Commissioners awarded a contract to Model Garage of Middletown to supply two passenger cars for the Sheriff's Office. The bid of 1 98 was the lowest among five bids, with Frederick Motor Company, Redding Chevrolet, Thanr, Key Chevrolet, and Reed Motor Company submitting higher offers. One current Chevrolet will be traded in as part of the deal.
The edition notes rising metal prices and broader market forces. It references tensions in pricing, eastern market activity, and forecasted shifts affecting steel and related sectors. The piece mentions school teacher numbers and agricultural plant capsules in passing, suggesting broad economic indicators.
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