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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
3
Dr Helen B Taussig urges quicker use of artificial respiration on lightning victims noting many are not instantly dead. She cites cases where revived patients regain heart and lung function hours to weeks after injury, and warns witnesses fail to attempt resuscitation.
The article suggests British law may classify skirts under 24 inches from waist to hem as children’s clothing and exempt them from a 12 percent purchase tax. It notes most adult miniskirts exceed this length and speculates tax rules could explain the style’s persistence until a promised law change.
The United Nations yearbook notes food production rose 8 percent from 1963 to 1966 while per capita intake grew only 2 percent. It compares doctor availability, radio and TV ownership, and steel consumption, highlighting vast disparities between rich industrial powers and developing nations.
A volley of letters to the editor from Mary land readers debates gun control, George Wallace and third party candidacies, with criticism aimed at a cartoon feature and local planning decisions. The letters reference Rep Emanuel Celler and former governor George Wallace, urging readers to engage Washington or vote.
Cal Tech outlines campus drug rules to enforce the law and educate students on medical and legal aspects. Violations involving LSD or other illegal drugs trigger severe penalties up to dismissal, with disciplinary action for harmful conduct and relocation from student houses if needed. The college will not intervene in lawful enforcement but will launch a broad educational program.
Yesterday an invasion of ghasshopper army continued westward near Creaverstown wiping out oats corn and clover worth hundreds of dollars. Prom 600 town voters expected for Bronsich municipal election with mayor council and a bond vote for water supply. Town reports show Frederich City fines totaling 2432 from 1916 to 2018 mostly for traffic violations. Ten sisters of charity join Loyola Unit to aid American Red Cross on Italian front. A 209 year old man RG Robinson died after truck toppled on Rt 32 near Emmitsburg. Water main break leaves Linganore area nearly dry. Doubs school bids rejected for being too high around 35000 to 50000 estimates. President Truman again presses Congress on anti inflation measures and urges quick adjournment considerations.
Washington commentary notes paradox in American and European silence as Soviet troops threaten to intervene in Czechoslovakia. The piece argues the Czech leaders seek broader freedom within communism, while Moscow pressures a return to stricter Soviet controls and press censorship.
Quick quiz items ask how many presidents were sons of ministers three Chester Arthur Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson. Another asks which spelling style UN uses British labour centre aeroplane. A question defines selenography as the study of the moon, Selene Greek for moon.
A humorous column notes a notary seal supposedly not living at the zoo and comments on a person called Gwendolyn who adjusts her hair to look perfect for an open convertible ride later in the day.
A compact reflection contrasts Proverbs guidance with Charles Mackay's boastful line. It invites steady fear of the Lord and rejects envy while underscoring personal pride as a counterpoint. The note blends scriptural counsel with a literary quip for daily contemplation.
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