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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
4
A report from biochemists at E I du Pont de Nemours suggests a new general all purpose anti virus drug could emerge. Tested against flu viruses and German Measles, it acts inside the body and can be given intravenously or in pill form. The drug does not shorten illnesses but reduces symptom severity.
President Johnson analyzes the race and warns Goldwater could win the Republican nomination on the first ballot if key western states California Illinois Texas and other southern states plus Wyoming and Montana align. He notes Rockefeller's collapse and few other candidates remain, hinting Goldwater's drift by default may secure the nomination despite weak popular support.
The letter argues that evil stems from moral decay and lacks standards, while hate fuels chaos and greed and apathy threaten national progress. It urges readers to accept responsibility for the future by confronting present problems and recognizing humans as past, present, and future actors.
A Frederick County reader apologizes for supporting a prayer in schools petition and argues against secular education and communism. The letter emphasizes religion as a moral anchor and criticizes attempts to separate church and state. It warns that education without religion would undermine moral codes and freedom. A NAIVE PETITIONER signed by Mrs. William Zean addresses constitutional controversy.
Historic notes report U S Mexico relations severed with a formal war declaration expected. Capt D John Markey ordered to ready Maryland Militia detachment. Navy confirms W H Rickers wounded at Vera Cruz amid heavy fighting. Hood College foundation receives concrete. George List showcases Frederick area moving pictures following projector search.
A 1944 retrospective notes a heavy Allied raid near Munich by 2000 planes facing fierce Nazi resistance. Frederick Mayor Gittinger and four aldermen inspected Martinsburg airport for a planned air field near Frederick. Admiral King disclosed Navy losses since Coral Sea and said the fleet could not have saved the Philippines. Wrigley’s gum would supply the Army and Navy starting May 1. Stan Musial loses center field to Johnny Hopp, moves to right field for the Cardinals.
Washington reports on the school prayer debate in the House Judiciary Committee as pressures mount from public petitions. Becker pursues a constitutional amendment to authorize voluntary school prayer with Bible reading, while Celler delays action amid broader civil rights and reapportionment moves.
President Johnson outlined campaign restraints on classified data and announced a one day tour visiting South Bend Pittsburgh Huntington Paintsville and Inez to meet Appalachian governors in Huntington. He stressed world peace optimism and a self initiated nuclear restraint policy amid US Soviet Britain moves.
U S jet fighter bombers and attack planes are poised near Cuba ready for rapid strike against anticipated Cuban SA2 missile complexes. Some are stationed in Florida bases and aboard carriers near Mayport. Officials warn of potential consequences if Castro shoots down U S reconnaissance planes, amid fear of Soviet missiles reaching Cuban targets. Pentagon says no precautionary alerts ordered. U S photo coverage of Cuba continues weekly. Conference adjourns in Geneva from April 2 to June 9. Drain canned oysters and add to creamed chicken for flavor and stretch.
The ANPA heard Stanford Smith of Bronxville urge vigilance against government interference in the press. He cited a USDA market news wire service and FTC efforts on cigarette advertising as examples, warning that a free press remains free only when free from government meddling.
Obituaries list Mrs. Lillie Ellen Bowman of New Windsor and Mrs. Jeanetta Chrismer of Emmitsburg among the deceased. Survivors include husbands, children, and numerous grandchildren across Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. Services are noted for Pipe Creek Church and St Joseph's Church with interments at local cemeteries.
Four Colgate University students from Hamilton New York were treated at Warner Hospital in Gettysburg Pennsylvania after an auto crash on U S Route 15 near Emmitsburg Maryland. William C Kleiber suffered severed tendons in his right hand and was admitted briefly. Other injured were Kurt Steele with a left culner sprain Richard Weidman with a left shoulder injury and Douglas Gill driver with contusions to the right forehead and left shoulder.
Funeral services for 15 year old Larry A Fogle son of Mr and Mrs Glenn A Fogie were held yesterday at 2 pm at the Barton Funeral Home Walkersville conducted by Rev T J Kerfoot pastor of the Calvary Assembly Church of God Pallbearers were Clifford Huse Johnny Fox Bernard DeGrange Frederick Smith and Howard and Lewis Hurst Interment was in Chapel Cemetery near Libertytown Funeral services for Mrs Helen Roelkey wife of David H Roelkey who died at her home near Knoxville on Sunday were held from the Gladhul Funeral Home in Middletown on Wednesday at 1 pm Rev John Barnes officiated Pallbearers were Leo Ritter Warren Reichart Donald Shafer John Shafer Roger Himes and Thomas Shackleford Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick
The wettest place Mt Waialeale Hawaii averages 471 inches of rain yearly. Greenland is the largest island, New Guinea the second largest. Earth’s crust varies 3 to 30 miles thick, thickest under mountains, thinnest under oceans. Lake Superior is the world’s largest lake by shared border between the U S A and Canada. Moon equator daytime reaches over 200 degrees, night about -250 F. Iceland hosts the greatest lava field. Kergadeen island shows similar formation. Mauna Loa rises five miles from the sea floor and keeps growing. Dead Sea towns are the lowest on earth.
Mr and Mrs William C Thomas of Ruxton announce the birth of their third child a daughter Lois Elaine born Tuesday at Woman s Hospital in Baltimore Mrs Thomas formerly Miss Nancy Harrold of Macon Ga Mr Thomas is son of Mrs Motter Thomas and the late Motter Mr John T Best of 104 Frederick Avenue quietly celebrated his 53rd birthday recently with a few friends and relatives
Among The Sick Mr J Austin Younkins has returned home after surgery and is doing nicely. Mrs Maurice L Bussard is improving at her home after a serious illness. William Roessler was found guilty of running a stop sign and fined by Magistrate Byron W Thompson. Roessler charged April 10 by Officer William Crabill. He was driving south on Center street and went through the stop sign at Scholls Lane. Secretary of State Dean Rusk will visit Brussels Belgium next month on a trip to Europe. Market prices for Barley Corn Wheat.
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