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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
2
The Frederick Maryland edition of The News publishes local content with daily and classified items. The issue notes postal registration and association memberships and lists mailing rates, delivery details, and the April 18 1963 publication date.
Postwar baby boom drives a sharp rise in college applications with ivy leagues receiving over 38,000 seniors for 8,640 places. The 7 percent swell in applicants tightens already crowded campuses while projections for 1984 foresee up to 70 percent of high school graduates seeking higher education. Colleges expand facilities to meet demand across private and public institutions.
The piece notes a cautious market mood with price gains triggering warnings to curb speculation. It argues fears of inflation easing as the economy stabilizes on a higher plateau and denies imminent downturns. It predicts continued production and prosperity through 1963 amid optimistic business outlook.
The League of Women Voters of Frederick County praises six of seven delegation members for voting against Governor Tawes' redistricting bill 257, citing support for one person one vote. The letter notes Senator Derr delegates Virts Collins Byron Payne Ramsburg opposed the bill, while Houck supported it, and mentions local figures joining the Maryland Citizens' Committee for Fair Congressional Redistricting.
Three fourths of the excavation for Company A armory foundations near Frederick is completed. Masons will lay the foundation stone next week. An automobile struck the German Brewing Co. wagon, damaging a headlight. Major Hugh Riley from Annapolis will inspect Company A Wednesday night. Sons of Jonadab met at Telegraph street. J Abner Saylor of Baltimore died after a heart attack. Plans for a bungalow on Fourth street pike by Lawrence Malone. Frederick County League of Women Voters elected officers at Hotel Frost.
Gen Eisenhower reports Second U.S. Army Corps captures and losses on the Tunisian front. RAF Bomber Command conducts major night raids on Mannheim Ludwigshafen and Pilsen with many aircraft missing. Frederick draft board accepts 15 more men. Haircuts, shaves price increases noted. Rev Francis Reinberg Er to pastor Utica Lutheran parish. Camp Detrick announced as new Chemical Warfare Service post at Frederick. Potomac Edison bowling tourney set for April 20 with large PE System participation and trophies. Marriage notices for Rev Hover Bach ceremony at home of Mr and Mrs Eric Hebert.
A local league meeting filled positions and elected officers including Mrs Tadwes as president and Mrs Charles Niall as second vice president. Several members named to the nominating committee and terms run toward April, with a focus on organizing next steps and committee work.
Funeral details for Mrs Mase A Beexon of Charles O Beewng Baltimore area listing service at Verland Oud Felions Horn with pallbearers Maurice Ay Ramsburg Dosa Mo Fases F OR Smith and Pr A CO Tie TM seT and burial at Laton wews cemetery Baltimore WA Etchison and Son. Also notes funeral for Arthur D Willard died at home near Thurmont with service at Gard at 2 p.m.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes individuals connected to Vir and Nits Stone and Srudh Mage at Frecock Mee and Frederic Venontal Wetnesses with mentions of medical paths, a hospital stay at Monona Hospital and Meterial Heetital. It states someone named TOM will undergo surgery and lists several unclear names and locations with a medical context.
Mrs John Ditterman of East Sath street plans a visit home Sunday. The item mentions Alice and Edward Sanitisas as part of the social notes with local addresses and connections.
A collection of obituaries notes a 50 year Browningsville Band member, a 70 year old Mitchell of Frederick, a 77 year old Merritt near Emmitsburg, and other local deaths. Surviving spouses, children and grandchildren listed. funeral details and cemeteries provided for each.
An East German escapee, Wolfgang Engels, 24, was reported in satisfactory condition after being shot in the chest and hand during a high speed dash from a Soviet armored car at a Berlin factory. He escaped from the East German army garage where he worked as a civilian mechanic and is said to be in hospital with a bullet wound and abrasions.
The prize winning documentary The Titan Story of Michelangelo will be shown again at Hood College with a 7 15 p m Thursday screening and a second showing Friday April 19 at 7 30 p m in Hudson Science Hall. Admission is charged. The program includes Seven Roman Artists at Work with vignettes of Italian artists.
Judges praised 41 finalists across four classes for clarity of appearance and lack of color photos on Page 1. Springfield Sun won the Aver Cup for overall make up and appearance, with two over 30,000 circulation Honorable Mentions lacking Page 1 photography.
Myrtie Wallach, a German born craftsman who revived the folk art of printing fabrics with wooden blocks, died Tuesday. Her work preserved traditional textile techniques and influenced contemporary crafts. Her death ends a long career that connected heritage with modern craft communities.
Postmaster General J Edward Day warned Senate appropriations subcommittee that parcel post could be shut down July 1 and Saturday rail deliveries halted if a 4 percent cost recovery rule remains. He linked the potential closure to a $92 million House cut in the Post Office budget and urged a rider to suspend the rule for a year. He warned the rate hike would drive customers away and worsen losses.
Tonight at 8 15 the Tivoli Theater hosts the National Ballet in Frederick with Giapone Chenin and George Gershwin pieces. The Frederick Orchestra accompanies under Henry Mazer, with tickets at Arc Treasures Shaw or the Tawel box office.
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