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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1964
Page
1
A weather report notes an 11 degree fall from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 1.68 inches of rain. The damp wind enhanced discomfort, and July rainfall reaches 6.01 inches, aided farmers. Forecast calls for sun and warmth, then cooler conditions Thursday.
In CHAMPAGNOLE France the first of nine miners trapped since July 2 in a limestone mine was brought to the surface after midnight. A 23 inch escape shaft 237 feet deep near the ceiling of the gallery allowed rescue in stages with a doctor guiding each man to safety. Officials warned of possible delays and noted soundings suggested three of five other miners might still be alive.
An American Army Special Forces man and four Vietnamese soldiers died in a Viet Cong ambush near Minh Thanh north of Saigon. The group had been aiding a land clearing project when attackers struck along a road through rubber plantation and jungle. Details on the U S casualty were not released.
U S Rep Henry B Gonzales of Texas says he declined a $14 000 bank stock offer describing it as the idea of a naive businessman and a local matter He told the House that as a Banking Committee member he could not risk a conflict of interest and noted the caller did not know his panel role The incident drew praise from Rep Patman and other lawmakers
A 17 year old Montgomery County youth Allan Lowe was struck and killed while walking along Route 28 between 4 30 and 5 00 am near his home He had visited friends in Poolesville and was two miles from home Police identified him as Allan Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Carl McGrady of Black Rock Road He died from loss of blood after being taken to Suburban Hospital Bethesda
In Elmont New York housewives marching with infants halted a tree crew over Evans Avenue as officials plan street widening. led by Mrs Hope Fox the group blocked a truck and forced workers to withdraw after an hour while residents defend the greenery they fled from city canyons seeking the country feel.
Reported Jersey City riot marks the second outbreak in two nights with two men shot and sixteen people injured. The article notes previous outbreaks in Harlem New York City July 18 and Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn July 20 22, plus Rochester July 24 26 with several deaths.
The Frederick County Commissioners advertise for bids to build a three span steel beam bridge over Bennett’s Creek on Park Mills road near Urbana. Estimated total cost 115000 dollars with 40 percent federal aid. Bids due 11 a.m. August 24 at the Roads Board in Winchester Hall.
Annapolis AP report shows the 1957 upper Chesapeake Bay bridge estimate at 874 million versus current SRC figures from 83 to 156.5 million when including approaches and land costs. SRC Director Funk notes inflation largely explains the gap while both estimates cover a bridge and separate lower crossing similar to today’s.
Two parrots were stolen from Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester. Officials expect to recover them. One bird screeches Belle Vue and the other says I am Nelly and I live at Belle Vue.
A New York style note reports French designers showing mid calf hems for fall while American shops keep skirts just below the knee. Frederick stores expect only gradual changes with adjustments a half inch to an inch at a time. Eli Krotman of Gilbert's endorses evolution over revolution in hemline trends.
Frederick County delegate Mrs. Ruby Hahn prepares for the Atlantic City event with a new swimsuit and plans to buy warmer clothes. She notes a convention notice on attire, hopes her husband can attend, and reports a gold airline key granting access to a delegate lounge.
Bands of young Negroes attacked policemen with gasoline bombs bricks and bottles in Jersey City causing two shot and 16 injured. Seven arrests raised total to 20 since Sunday. Mayor Whelan pledged order and openness to talks with civil rights leaders as observers monitored Rochester and Jersey City for agitators.
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