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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1968
Page
2
Established 186? by the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company. Frecderick, Mid. lists subscription prices: single copy 5 cents, monthly 1.25, three months 9.07, six months 4.99, yearly 12.00. Carrier 30 cents weekly. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The piece argues reform of the electoral college is a four year topic and GOP conventions are not puppeteered by a machine. It notes the 1333 delegates are mostly ordinary party workers and asserts Nixon used the system as intended while critics sought a lightning bolt to overturn his momentum.
The General Accounting Office says allowing rural mail carriers to use government-owned vehicles could save the Post Office Department about 4.2 million dollars annually. The savings are small against a 1.2 billion dollar deficit and reflect only a fraction of the federal budget. The chamber notes 4.2 million equals taxes paid by about 4,416 Americans. Plymouth, Massachusetts, is cited as an origin site for some early taxpayers.
Former Alabama governor George Wallace gains unlikely cross party appeal as he promises to chastise dissidents and uphold law and order if elected. His past stance on school integration is noted as a defining moment in his political image.
A Frederick reader condemns a local poll as worthless and mocks its methodology while a second writer praises George C. Wallace and urges support. A third sender thanks the paper for helping diabetics andCamp Glyndon, highlighting community impact.
Nixon secured the 1968 Republican presidential nomination by building an early, well organized campaign with a clear strategy. He leveraged a strong delegate network, absorbed southern support, and countered rivals like Reagan and Romney to present a steady, risk aware bid.
Mayor Lewis rules 20 cent increase on the SI possible while Aldermen refuse comment. Frederick officials report 17 draftees from Frederick city and county to Atlanta for technolass training as the first group to be sent. Civil rights drive for nurses stalls with only ten of twenty five enrolled. other counties face similar issues. A Penns dsais Stailroad passenger unit ends service today after many years. American Soap Box Derby contenders include Jimny Burdette of Gaithersburg. Ted Braid of Woodboro scores from second in a game with Indianapolis. State Police will relocate headquarters near Route 40 pending administration study.
David Lawrence reports Nixon selects Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew a 49 year old expert in municipal affairs to balance the ticket. Agnew emphasizes civil rights but warns against liberal demonstrations and civil disobedience as riots threaten stability. He is viewed as a realist who can handle federal state and local issues and is acceptable to Southern voters.
A neighbor dispute erupts after a view of a brand new color television triggers criticism and tensions. A man claims the other household’s setup creates friction and an uneasy living arrangement near their home.
A garbled excerpt discusses blessing people with peace and tithes, mentions Sapalron Bonaparte as emperor of Phan, and references cannon chats. The legible bits suggest a reflection on leadership, war, and religious or civic duty.
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