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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
4
AHA survey of 5684 general hospitals shows labor costs up 545 percent since World War I and daily patient costs rising from 9.39 to 38.91. A week long stay costs 85 to 298. Salaries and skilled staff growth drive higher expenses while more patients per 100 increase.
The Frederick, Maryland letter to the editor argues against Redifer’s claim that standing for a majority's rights proves courage. It references familiar figures and themes, including Goldwater and Genesis, and criticizes perceived communist accusations and media self-importance. The writer urges moderation in judgment and notes the absurdity of blasphemous conclusions.
Minnesota Senator Humphrey pursues the vice presidency despite Bobby Kennedy’s stance. He markets himself as a moderate to appeal to business leaders, meeting in Chicago New York and Washington, aiming for the second spot after Kennedy Stevenson and McNamara exits.
A reader argues for accountability in public discourse, praising robust argument as essential to democracy. The letter criticizes Ray Redifer for claiming communists threaten the nation and cites patriotic groups like the John Birch Society as the last hope. The piece urges responsible utterances even when criticism turns humorous.
Debbie finishes second in the 200 meter final by a neck after a sprint to the tape, earning a spot on the Olympic team for October Games. Tammy Davis falls short in the hurdles, belting the final obstacle and posting 11.3, while Debbie misses a 100 meter qualifying time by one tenth of a second.
Auctioneers report H R Lease sold the Moose Wood Farm near Woodsboro to Thomas Saylor for 21 dollars per acre. The 158 acre property was owned by John S Newman and Arthur D Willard trustees. In Liege battles German casualties numbered eight thousand with Allied forces defending the city. Captain Eli Frost of Frederick observed traffic at Highland Lodge noting 489 motor vehicles. Frederick County School Commissioners approve compulsory attendance for next school year under state law.
The Red Cross is mobilizing its motor corps to drive state police ambulances to ease manpower shortages. Fifteen local women have begun indoctrination for this new duty, with names listed among the volunteers. In other war news, Germany launches its largest counterattack since the Allied landings in France, aiming to split Normandy and Brittany forces with four armored divisions. Local Lions Club officers Richard F Simmons International councilor Richard F Kline president and Ira F Ray tail twister returned to Frederick after the Lions International convention in Chicago.
A proposed ICC plan would create a single subzone in each regular zone linking to the full zone to the east. Daylight saving would run from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. The system would rename the central subzone as Eastern standard time and require federal agencies carriers and communications to adopt it.
The Pope urges unity and supports Vatican II reforms while defending papal primacy. He seeks dialogue with ideologies that deny God and discusses reform as preserving core church features rather than minimalism. He mentions cooperation with Jews Muslims and Afro Asiatic religions in pursuit of shared ideals.
A profile of Herbert Hoover notes his long service in public life across parties and administrations, his leadership in education and relief, and his retirement to a “comfortable monastery” while continuing to write. It recalls his stance after political attacks and his health barometer, a pipe.
Obituaries report the deaths of Melvin F. Anthony Sr. and John W. Fraley Sr. in Maryland and West Virginia with detailed survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional notices include Mary Ellen Forrest Beulah Delawter Ruby Hoffman Wolber Ketelsen Ernestine Stewart Albert Waskey J. F. Wetnight and Cornelius Williams Sr. with family ties, service details, and burial plans.
Among the sick Mrs Ellen Baltzley of near New Market underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday morning and is reported as getting along nicely. Mr Robert Abrecht Sr of North Market Street is in critical condition at Newton D Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg WV, a patient there since July 16. Mrs Julia Mentzer of South Market Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for major surgery this week. Mr Harry C Zimmerman of Urner Avenue Braddock Heights has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was a medical patient. MIGRANT CHARGED A 55 year old migrant worker James Chesnut of Orlando Florida is charged with the fatal shooting of a fellow worker Theodore Stockton 28 also of Orlando at a labor camp near Hurlock Maryland. Chesnut was arrested about five hours after the shooting.
U N pleas and AP reports describe American F104 jets appearing over a village square while locals drank coffee. NATO notes Turkey withdraws some air force assets for use in national interests as tensions with Greece rise.
Detectives questioned servants at the Bois dOr estate on Narragansett Avenue as they investigated the disappearance of an estimated 25000 dollars in jewelry. Police Chief Radice said few clues have emerged. the jewelry vanished after being left on a dressing table and in a bedroom safe Friday night with doors and the safe left unlocked. It marked Newport’s first large scale summer-home robbery in years.
The two lawmakers weighed district boundaries across the nation. Mac urged a fair ratio of one representative per 400 000 voters and broad redistricting as needed. Mathias emphasized serving the entire sixth district and focusing on populous Montgomery County.
Ocean City Md voters head to polls to choose a mayor and two of five council seats. Incumbent Mayor Hugh T Cropper Jr seeks another term against cousin Robert L Cropper. Six council candidates include Harman Bishop Jackson Cullen Hall and Trimper TV. Showell not seeking re election.
Friends may call at the Ellsworth Armacost Funeral Chapel on Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore between 3 and 5 p m and 7 and 9 p m Tuesday service at 11 a m Interment in Parkwood Cemetery Baltimore
Funeral services for Harvey M Houck of Liberty Road Sykesville died Tuesday night at Carroll County General Hospital were held Saturday at 2 pm at Waltz Funeral Home Winfield with Rev Walter Zabel officiating. Interment in Pipe Creek cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Cathy Ann Main daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Main Jr Military road is celebrating her eighth birthday today. E Tyergar of this city entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for observation and treatment. She is reported to be slowly improving.
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