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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1965
Page
4
Publication notice stating AP copyright and republication rights for the Frederick Maryland newspaper. It references the Audit Bureau of Circulations and standard postage paid notice, dated Wednesday August 18 1965 in Frederick.
Frederick authorities and civic groups launched a bicycle safety program after a 13 year old rider died on West Patrick Street and another was injured by a bike crash. The city conducts an annual bike inspection with 3,000 bikes in use but only a few hundred owners have participated. Police Chief Main cites faulty brakes as a leading defect and warns fines and impoundment for noncompliance by month end.
An Agricultural Department report predicts this year's total crop volume will rise one sixth above the 1957-50 average and exceed the 1963 record crop by a margin while outpacing last year by six percent. Favorable weather and advances in technology drive the potential record, despite government controls. Corn is forecast at 4.095 billion bushels, near the 1963 record, while wheat is set at 1.376 billion bushels, seven percent above last year.
The Maryland Soil Conservation Committee and the Secretary of Agriculture approve further planning for a Carroll Frederick County watershed project under Public Law 506. A field survey is underway with a 10 month horizon to seek federal aid for dam construction in north central Carroll County. The effort targets flood control, water supply, and recreation with county responsibilities in dam site improvements. Industry needs and water availability are cited as key reasons for the project.
An American housewife writes that despite fear of sons at war she would not press for armistice even after United States units suffer. She urges stronger strategy and victory in Southeast Asia, and appeals to generals Ho Chi Minh and public sentiment. The note frames wartime resolve amid Vietnam War coverage and ordinary citizens' patience.
Dr Harold A Neufeld urges against the Cunningham Falls dam plan in Frederick County. He argues the project would flood Hunting Creek, alter a near wilderness park, and drive away outdoor recreation, proposing a public hearing and a swimming pool alternative funded within the park. He questions political motives and warns locals to act or lose the scenic area forever.
A blaze last night damaged the East Middletown Hagerstown Frederick Railway station and ticket office, likely from a short circuit. Conductor John Horine saved a $10,000 inter-urban passenger car by pulling it from the building before it burned.
Washington Today argues that averting bloodshed should guide policy, yet cites real-world clashes between ideals and profits as nations keep trade ties with the Soviet bloc and Red China. The essay warns that greed may repeat 1930s mistakes unless a stance against war ends is matched by decisive action.
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