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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1958
Page
8
At a regular Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Robert E. Daifey Sr. presented a report detailing proposed improvements to Frederick city hall. The plan aims to refurnish modernize and create a healthier more hospitable atmosphere reflecting the dignity of a municipality Frederick's size.
The House approved a four year extension of the reciprocal trade program by a 161 to 56 vote. President Eisenhower indicated the bill, while not perfect, is acceptable and endorsed in a letter to Rep. Wilbur Mills. The measure, a compromise from a conference committee, extends the program as the longest in its history.
A New Jersey town Ridgefield tests a voluntary stimulus plan to lift the economy by pledges. Businesses to spend 5 percent of plant value on repairs, homeowners 5 percent of savings on improvements, renters 5 percent on durable goods, service workers cut costs by 5 percent, and lenders reduce home loan rates to five percent. In a month, building permits doubled as residents showed trust in the plan, with civic leaders forming an impartial study group to review insurance and financing options. The initiative is praised as a model for a man made recession cure, though skeptics remain about voluntary compliance.
Virus infection causing aseptic meningitis-like illness reported in Rockville over the past month. NIH study ruled out polio and other viruses. coxsackie ruled out. About 100 cases in Rockville last week. mainly children but some adults. Symptoms include fever headache stiff neck rash and stomach upset. Illness typically lasts 3 to 5 days after exposure with no known serious complications. Transmission likely respiratory. advise keeping ill children away from others until examined. State Laboratory and health authorities provide confirmation.
Frederick County School Board directs Dr. James A. Sentsenbaugh to continue farming out automotive and school vehicle insurance for another year. Following a Wednesday meeting, proposals to provide all vehicles’ coverage from a single insurer were set aside.
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