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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1969
Page
2
The fragment shows the Great Southern Pig and Mfg Co newspaper masthead on East Patrick Street with contact and subscription details. It lists single and multi month rates, mentions postal rates, and notes affiliations with Associated Press and circulation bureau.
A Chamber of Commerce survey of 35 members shows little urgency on race issues and black community problems. Federal spending control tops concerns, while entrepreneurship in the ghetto and renewal of OEO draw modest interest and some respondents express no opinion. The report urges white community acknowledgment and action to address race relations.
A dedicatory ceremony for Valley School opens at 2 p.m. on Sunday with School Superintendent John J. Carnochan and the Board of Education, plus the Glen Construction Company contractor. Principal Kyle Pritts heads a PTA committee including Marvin G. Todd and several members, with Dr. James A. Sensenbaugh as the featured speaker and remarks from Board president Mrs. Mary Condon Hodgson.
One of Frederick's landmarks, the Fredericktown Bank and Trust Company, votes to become the Fredericktown Bank and Trust Company with expanded liberalization of its charter and a five percent stock dividend. Certificates for cash in lieu of fractional interests will be mailed May 12.
County officials James Le Bryan and Donald Linton visited state offices in Baltimore to study projected revenues for the next fiscal year. They contacted the State Rands Commission Comptroller's Office personnel Retirement System and Division of Fiscal Research to help keep a promised tax increase within homeowners and businesses means.
NOEL GROVE reports from Washington on the AAHA annual meeting where Dr Jacob Antelyes argues that the pet acts as a sexual symbol and owner pet relationships reflect sexuality, noting normal redirected expressions as long as they do not interfere.
A reader argues youth need more self made fun rather than TV, recalling farm years with plays, swimming in streams, and sledding. The letter contrasts past initiative with modern teens and laments parental overprotection and lack of imagination.
A quiz lists Lou Gehrig as holding the MLB consecutive games record with 2190. It asks which city’s business district is called the Loop in Chicago. It also mentions Alaska state flag stars, noting the eighth star as the North Star guiding the state’s identity and mining history.
Fifty years ago The News-Post notes plans for a new auto starter plant in Predovich named United States Ale Products Company and the Tor Motor Starter device. A 31 degree temperature record sparks frost fears for local fruit crops. A large dance at Frederick City Armory, hosted by the St John’s Council Knights of Columbus, drew many attendees. The Conservation Commission shipped 40 to 50 partridges to Frederick for release in local woods, with distribution overseen by the County Fish and Game Association.
A Kilocycle Cancer Campaign radio program raised an estimated $1,000 to aid Frederick County SA quota for cancer research. Frederick’s First Dale Carnegie course ended with 26 graduates at a Key Hotel ceremony. State and federal jail inspectors praised the Frederick County Jail progress, with completion due in September. The Frederick Theatre lease extended to Stanley Company of America for 12 years and two months ending May 8, 1961.
Joe Eisenhauer reflects on fellowship over solitary effort, urging youth to seek supportive associations and shared values. He cites dangers of independence and self pity, praising character, self-respect, and communal effort as path to true success.
Comic column offers satirical quips on weather and romance with a wry take on predictable patterns. A recurring joke centers on fishing habits and summer beach tales as a chorus of gags plays with everyday foibles.
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