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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
4
The Citizens Public Expenditure Survey shows about 9 of every 100 dollars in federal taxes go to aid, rising to 10.6 billion in fiscal 1965. In 10 years aid grew from 2.7 billion, with 59 programs in place and more on the way. Congress rarely reviews programs, risking loss of local pride and autonomy as federal control expands.
A Frederick reader, Ruby V. Hahn, denounces a newspaper report as distorted quoting her about buying new clothing for herself and her husband for the Democratic National Convention. She demands an apology and publication of a corrected release, defending party views and urging responsible coverage.
Frederick County delegate defends interview with News reporter on Democratic National Convention coverage. Denounces front page cartoon and swimsuit caption as insulting and defamatory. Declares intention to attend the convention as a dignified representative, not a showgirl.
Finan urged the Legislative Council that police sacrifice is bearable only with public respect and aid. He said peace officers must be helped as they protect lives and property, with citizens supporting lawfulness and safety. In West Virginia, West Virginia Wesleyan College will halt admitting new women students for 1964-65 due to full campus housing, requiring non-resident women to live on campus.
Fifty years ago in the News-Post files August 7 1914 report the funeral of Mrs Woodrow Wilson first lady of the United States to be held likely tomorrow with White House services private. Also noted are a large North Sea naval engagement in which Britain reportedly wins a decisive victory thirteen German ships sunk. Frederick High School selects Mr Sidney Stabler agricultural teacher. Postmaster W C Birely shows a 1844 tax receipt for Mrs Charlotte Birely with a $5.60 bill. property now would bear about $30.25 with Elias Delashmutt as 1844 tax collector.
Navy approves a 5 3 million dollar Naval Research and Experimental Laboratory to be built in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties Maryland. Allied entry into France appeared imminent as German forces retreated under pressure from New Zealand and South African troops. Soldiers cleared debris and rebuilt after a dam at Soldiers Lake burst renewing 8 million gallons of water. Flower and garden show drew 76 entries by the American Women's Voluntary Services Victory Garden committee for municipal playgrounds in Baker Park. Dr Joseph H Apple Hood College president emeritus observed his seventy ninth birthday at his residence with friends visiting after storm damage. Mr and Mrs Russell H McCain stay with the Apples as their West College Terrace home suffered damage.
South Viet Nam braces for possible full scale fighting after Premier Khanh declares the coming weeks decisive. A national emergency bans strikes and demonstrations, imposes press censorship, controls food and travel, and sets curfews. Police gain sweeping search and arrest powers as Khanh plans a Saturday field trip to northern provinces.
Special Agent in Charge Edwin R. Tully announced an FBI sponsored law enforcement conference at Hancock on August 10 to discuss Public Law 88-352 Civil Rights Act and the Fugitive Felon Act. FBI representatives and local law enforcement will attend the regional session as part of nationwide meetings through August.
There are 1 027 different kinds of forest trees growing in the United States. This includes 78 species of naturalized trees brought in from other parts of the world which have made themselves so much at home that they are generally considered native.
About 25 to 30 Democratic registration workers from city and county are set to attend Saturday at 9 30 am in the Winchester room of Winchester Hall. The session repeats last week’s format with focus on locating unregistered voters using cross references in local directories and canvassing methods. A 25 minute film From Votes To Victory will be shown to aid organizing efforts.
The C O Canal stretches from Seneca to Cumberland with locks and towpath era docks. Great Falls offers Majestic views as water flows over boulders and the Great Falls Tavern hosts canal exhibits and a lock house. The canal, begun 1828 and extended to Harper's Ferry by 1833, faced financial and legal hurdles and was largely supplanted by rail and road transport.
Debbie makes a winning hurdle heat as Tammy Davis, Frederick’s Olympic hopeful, rests. Twelve girls compete in 80 meter trials moved to afternoon. defending stars McGuire Tyus White Bonds and Parrish are in the mix. Olympic qualifying times quoted for hurdles and 200 meters.
Park management plans additional buildings to improve safety. New structure will sit about four miles from the current station and home. A picnic area is being built by Delauter and Sons Construction of Thurmont. Camping grounds start construction in late summer along the Foxville Deerfield road. Catoctin Mountain Park hosts group camps for Frederick and Washington counties, the Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital, and the Baltimore League of Crippled Children, with roughly 120 children at each camp in summer. The area is tied to an old canal boaters era reputation and a ruby powder anecdote about Lorenzo di Medici.
Obituary notes Paul D. Burkett 66 of Cresaptown died at Sacred Heart Hospital after illness. Rosamond V Bird 74 formerly of Frederick died in N Massapequa Long Island. Linnie Eyler 91 widow of Owen Eyler died in Waynesboro. Walter W Golden 82 retired engineer died in Frederick area. Kenneth E Smith 62 of Thurmont died at Cullen State Hospital. James Edward Wood 62 Brunswick car man died suddenly at Gapland. Services and burial details listed for each fielded line.
Funeral services were held for Charles G. Harris in Boonsboro with burial at Mt. Olivet. Mrs. Agnes L. Miller in Thurmont. William J. Nelson in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Creston E. Funk of Washington's Department of Highways to be honored in Hagerstown.
Sagner, a University of North Carolina alum who joined in 1959, was born in Baltimore and serves in the Army Reserve. He lives in Baltimore with his wife Monica and son Jonathan. The 1965 spring sales meeting remains scheduled for August 10 to 15 in Baltimore, per the new president.
Tydings leads in ten suburban councils voting for Democratic challenger Joseph Tydings over Republican incumbent J Glenn Beall. Democratic Rep Carlton R Sickles seeks a second term in at large race with David Scull, backed by labor allies. Salisbury council backs Democrat Harry Hughes vs Rogers Morton. Charles Mathias faces tough bid in Maryland's sixth district with Bordis Rosson supported by regional councils.
In Wilmington Delaware the Delaware Air National Guard was asked to report crew availability for overseas cargo missions. Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Scannell urged all Air Guard crews to contact the 166th Air Transport Group at Greater Wilmington Airport about their availability for extra missions.
FBI announced arrests after a three week hunt for four men charged with murder and conspiracy in the Penn slaying near Athens Georgia. The federal charge carries up to ten years in prison and a 3000 dollar fine while state murder charges could carry the death penalty.
Collins etta Hershberger manager of the Department of Employment Security and a diverse group including Robert K. Danner Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Charles F. Trunk Sr. Harmony Grove School for Retarded Children L. Rayhu Specht Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Francis W. Bush Jr. M. J. Grove Lime Company George B. Dellaplaine Jr. Frederick News-Post Raymond C. Behaut Frederick Gas Company J Milton Brunk Frederick Produce Company Richard W. Graham Fort Detrick James O. McCanner Union-Everedge Company Edward J. Daugherty Price Electric Corporation are named in a local listing.
Congress backed the war stance with Gruening and Morse arguing not all of Vietnam justifies American sacrifices. Powell voted present, explaining pacifist roots yet willingness to support if the country is in danger. Leaders from both parties backed the resolution. The piece also notes tidal waves can travel over 600 mph in deep water and reach nine and a half feet on land.
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