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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
2
A damaged OCR reads like a local newspaper page from Frederick Maryland with subscription rates and class notes. It references the Associated Press and lists pricing for daily and weekly editions along with a notice of second class posting and date in August 1569.
The Washington Grove and Montgomer County area civic group runs a summer youth program under the County Council Department of Community Development. It has placed 119 youths so far and aims for full participation by season end, led by Rev. DeGraffenreidt who encourages broad support.
The Justice Department dropped plans to probe ex Senator Daniel Brewster of Maryland over his financial activities. Critics warn the decision may harm his reputation and beliefs the case should have proceeded to test the charges in court despite weak evidence.
A special survey team reports possible savings of 1.2 million by cutting the work week to 7.5 hours per day or 40 hours total. The note adds a 1 million annual boost to fund a full merit personnel system, tempering optimism that the plan will be adopted.
Rep Fred Schengel of Iowa flags a Pentagon failure after a Muscatine boy killed in Vietnam and his parents received death notice by a routine telegram delivered to their home via a cab driver. Schwerade notes only one person listed is to be notified in person, the soldier’s wife. Critics call the treatment intolerable and urge more humane notification methods.
The Congressional Record cites a South Carolina senator and a South Vietnamese veteran describing a poem circulated among U S troops. The piece condemns draft card burnings and antiwar protests while praising soldiers who sacrifice in Vietnam. The unknown author questions civilian attitudes and the cost of freedom in battle.
A Frederick Maryland reader argues against a universal firearms registry and new limits on handguns, warning of confiscation and citing Public Law 90-618. The letter urges citizens to press representatives and defend armed rights for hunting and self defense.
A mild scarlet fever outbreak reported in Frederick County with 10-40 cases, Walkersville threatened by typhoid with three cases. Over 600 attended Braddock Heights carnival in the dancing pavilion area, featuring the weeping whippoor will. Clover worm plathypena scarab zaps crops in Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll and Cecil Counties endangering soybeans and legumes.
Police say a drunken cab driver sped into Margaret Mitchell on Peachtree Street last night, knocked her to the pavement and dragged her 15 feet. The Gone with the Wind author suffered severe injuries and remains hospitalized.
President Nixon signals possible continued aid to Asia if major powers threaten allies, as 25 000 to 50 000 troops may return home from Vietnam. He stresses Asia must defend itself while Washington may intervene if nuclear-armed powers threaten Southeast nations, notably Thailand and Laos.
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