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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes from The News Frederick show a dated reference to August 1968. Content is insufficient to identify people, places, or events beyond the month and year.
Two University of Denver researchers studying police minority group hostility note that progress requires police sympathy impartiality and understanding toward all citizens. The piece argues policing cannot solve violence alone nor erase root causes, and urges mutual respect and higher pay for officers to foster a more inclusive, orderly society.
Senate leader Mike Mansfield pushes for a year round congressional schedule to handle backlogged work amid national political conventions. With the fiscal year and budgeting tied to the calendar year, critics worry about ongoing campaign demands and slower action on defense, foreign aid, and welfare bills as Congress nears the usual July 31 adjournment deadline.
Editorial viewpoint notes 1 833 delegates in Miami Beach faced boredom confusion and phony spontaneity as speakers droned on and party leaders moved about seeking to stay informed while reporters watched and delegates nursed rumors and snoozed during the quadrennial exercise.
Nixon relied on southern Sen Strom Thurmond to hold delegates against Reagan while Rockefeller failed to build strength in the North and West. The South gave Nixon 228 delegates. non-Southern states contributed 464. Rockefeller's gains outside the South were modest as Nixon edged ahead in Vermont New Jersey Pennsylvania Minnesota and Colorado. The column argues moderates misread the political map and equity of Nixon's southern base, noting Reagan's limited cross-regional appeal and Rockefeller's weak non-South performance.
August 21 1915 Frederick highlights tax payments with over 6000 collected in three days. Maryland State Guard mock battle at Braddock Heights draws a crowd. Cyclists injure several in Frederick mirrors car culture. New City Hotel ownership changes as Elmer C Wachter takes over. Storms lash Libertytown area with hail six inches deep and floods forecast. Union Bridge fire at Eaydir farm quickly contained. Southern States Cooperative hosts annual meeting at Frederick High School. Pete Dutrow and Bill Hammond dominate Baltimore South Atlantic Meet with gold in 100 yard freestyle.
Washington- Economic discontent alone may not predict the coming presidential vote. Voters nationwide face rising living costs and taxes, with high crime in cities and frustrations over the Vietnam War shaping a shift toward a Republican vote. The article notes diverse regional loyalties and a general desire for new leadership to address inflation, crime, and war policy.
A readable segment notes a bumper corn harvest in Chirenge and Mame Reach, highlighting a nationwide availability on television. It mentions a money hoarder described as a magician and another man selling sour and cream with coffee, warning against risky behavior.
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