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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
2
Mary bind Frias is listed for August 22 with limited details on a local page. The fragment mentions the name Mary and a date but lacks context or outcome.
The piece promotes a police program in Nashville where officers park near parks, show films, and mingle with youths and parents to reduce juvenile delinquency. It claims improved attitudes toward police, with suggestions the method could work in Frederick City at little or no cost, creating a better community image.
The editorial supports District Attorney Edmund Dinis in seeking an inquest into Miss Mary Jo Kopechne’s death after Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s car left a bridge near Chappaquiddick Island. It notes ongoing legal maneuvering and Kennedy’s pledge to cooperate, urging a lawful inquiry to address unfounded charges.
The New York Pennsylvania League of minor clubs enrolled Bernice Gera of New York City as the first woman umpire in baseball. A gala was planned for 4 200 fans, but the baseball umpires threatened a strike, reducing attendance to under 100. Congress or courts may need to resolve the civil rights dispute.
The Ways and Means Committee proposal cuts personal taxes by 9.2 billion while favoring low and middle income brackets. It redirects revenue shifts to higher rates for those earning over 15,000, increases borrowing by 1.4 billion, and imposes 5.4 billion in charges on institutions and business. The net delta is a 2.4 billion loss, with inflationary risk. Senate changes possible. effects unclear until 1970.
The discussion notes mortgage money for new homes may rise with tax cuts and still be sought by middle and low income citizens. It also laments the lack of scientific studies on how tax changes affect the national economy before Congress examined the issue.
The text argues that tampering with classes and the House Bill, designed by Democrats, appears to pursue good politics while the new tax bill could worsen inflationary pressures on wages and prices, potentially creating bad politics instead.
The piece urges area banks to cooperate on student loans as Congress delays action on a Kennedy amendment that could restrict bank demands for accounts. It warns of a funding gap for Frederick County students and notes a possible presidential appeal to banks as the Sept 3 reconvening nears.
Yesterday’s items note Frederick’s fire plugs painted a bright green for visibility at night. the Army Food Store saw steady business as the postmaster handled canned goods and surplus army blinkers. Pennsylvania autos grow, fourfold pneumatic tires since 1914 and up to sixfold solid tires, roughly one car per twenty people.
Twenty years ago August 22, 1949 reports temperance concerns linking drinking to disasters among Allied WWII forces. It notes electric locomotive delivery milestone by GM to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and cites UN Economic Commission estimates of postwar Europe population.
The plan creates a swap system allowing Maryland students to spend up to three semesters at any of the six state colleges, aiming to desegregate the system and broaden access. Led by Edmund Mester, the effort ties the four University of Maryland campuses, six state colleges, and community colleges under a coordinated Council for Higher Education, with 27,000 full time students projected by 1980.
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