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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1964
Page
4
A reader thanks well behaved teens who helped move an injured passerby home from the Medical Center. The note praises their courtesy and wishes their baby boy well, hoping to raise children to be good teenagers.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara sends a 10 man team to Colombia to explore a sea level canal option. Other Central American nations may join studies as the United States weighs paths across Mexico or through U.S. territory from Texas to California, echoing plans seen in the St. Lawrence corridor.
President Johnson pressures Congress to pass five key bills within three months before the Republican convention. Civil rights gridlock threatens delays to the pay, food stamp, anti poverty, and Medicare bills, with civil rights shaping prospects for all.
A Jefferson Methodist Church group urges readers to protest any changes to the Pledge of Allegiance and defend the Lord's Prayer. They call on communities to write protests or sign petitions, urging national unity under God and faith in representatives to protect the pledge.
Moscow declares the Soviet Union will side with Cuba if U S reconnaissance flights provoke a treacherous attack. A government newspaper signed by Commentator calls Cuba’s right to defend itself against intrusions and warns against intimidation.
About 18 000 Maryland high school graduates will begin seeking career jobs this June, with few positions available, according to the Maryland Department of Employment Security. The Humane Society seeks an injunction to stop use of bucking straps and spiders at a proposed Civic Center rodeo.
At the Jefferson-Jackson Day fair final plans are shown with Jack Kennedy handling ticket sales in Frederick County and Miss Pat Reid of Washington County, as the keynote speaker for the Los Angeles convention is announced.
William Schnauffer of Brunswick owns an original print of Vera Cruz entry by General Scott from 1847. A large electrified clock will light the jewelry store front on North Market Street, erected by Woodward and Price. The Bamberger-Chapman Co won a contract to grade and resurface the National Pike for 26237.85, using Italian labor. Water mains are being laid on West South Street. Monticello tuberculosis isolation plan is announced by Dr Bernard C Thomas, physician to the institution.
Harmony Grove School choral group performed for Frederick County Association for Mentally Retarded Children at Jeanne Bussard Sheltered Workshop. Richard Oram and William Ambrose presented impersonations as the group sang Tingalaya My Donkey When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin Along and In His Hands. Association leaders announced delegates to the Sixth Annual Maryland Association for Retarded Children's meeting at Tidewater Inn and noted panelist Doris Remsberg. Easter basket sales netted 900. A parent counseling group forms for meetings on first and third Thursdays. next meeting May 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Mrs Charles Corbelli’s home. May meeting May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Friendship House. Dr James A Sensenbaugh to speak. covered dish supper.
The Frederick city airport appears unlikely to receive a $150,000 federal appropriation soon though odds favor eventual funding. A five year lease for 13 West Patrick Street is signed by Peoples Service Drug Stores and Stockwood Investment for $3,600 annually. Iss Erma Stull will read her honor paper at Hood College on Geometry A Way Of Thinking. At the Tmlico Race Course, Cushlama Ere and Pugilist win for John Foster and for Dr. G T Strother’s Morocco Sir, with Pugilist paying $94.40.
Among the sick, Alfred Myers of Shocks Town is reported in satisfactory condition after major surgery at Washington County Hospital. Elmer Roderick of New Market is improving at Western Maryland State Hospital in Hagerstown. Lewis A. Kline of Sabillasville is improving at Sabillasville State Sanatorium. A circuit judge in Princess Anne dismissed assault charges against the three Negro youths after deeming the Easter morning fight with three white youths unfortunate. The 1938 dust storms in the Great Plains produced colored snow in New England, depositing 25 tons per square mile.
Defense Secretary McNamara outlines broad cuts across 63 actions with 10 656 job losses, including closure of Army depots in Nebraska and South Dakota and a naval air station in Louisiana. Water town arsenal near Boston takes the harshest hit, while others are largely reduced or sold. The plan phases in over years to minimize impact, with moves to relocate workers and offer severance, while advancing hiring freezes to create new opportunities.
The plan aims to broaden access to new job opportunities by retraining workers at government expense. The Pentagon's Office of Economic Adjustment will assist communities in finding new payrolls and supporting local efforts.
New Delhi AP reports India and Communist China were dangerously close to a battle over Bhutan earlier this month. Informed sources say both nations moved troops to jump off positions and appear ready to counter with troops if needed. Internal turmoil in Bhutan remains a factor.
Members gathered April 15 at Mrs. Emma Angleberger residence to open with scripture prayer and flag pledge. Eighteen members plus guest Mrs. Ethel Angleberger answered roll call. Co hosts were Mrs. Neva Droneburg and Mrs. Roberta Hopkins.
Death notices from Wheatland and Lovettsville area list Aubrey Arnold 82 dying at home with service Saturday in Lovettsville led by Rev. Kretsinger. C Wilmer Baker dies at Loudoun hospital. survived by three daughters, one son, eight grandchildren, two sisters. services Saturday in Lovettsville with interment Hillsboro Cemetery. Ana Jeanette Wilson 53 of Taneytown dies at Carroll County General Hospital. survived by husband Clarence Wilson and five children plus many relatives. funeral Saturday in Taneytown with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Gettys...
Nuclear plants shut down by Johnsons cutback in plutonium production may be converted into large civilian power plants. AEC invites private utility studies at own expense to assess feasibility and economics for two reactors slated for shutdown at Hanford and Savannah River. If converted, capacity could exceed existing commercial plants.
Funeral services are listed for Mrs. Zemma Flora Lyles and several others across Hagerstown area, with details on locations, officiants, and interment. Additional items report Syracuse football lettermen, a Maryland Baptist College development director, and Cyprus shooting near Nicosia with UN observation.
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