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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
2
The readable OCR fragment references a Friday August 2 publication with scattered text about ads and items. It mentions pages and a newspaper context but lacks coherent events or names to identify a clear news item or outcome.
Hearings show a split among military leaders on nuclear test ban ratification. Gen Maxwell Taylor and eight of nine unified commanders support with safeguards. Gen Curtis LeMay conditions approval on underground tests and robust detection. Gen Thomas Power opposes, citing national interest. Barry Goldwater criticizes inspection. A National Committee Against the Treaty forms to influence the vote.
August 13 2 Mr and Mrs Allen L Flanigan Woodsboro second child second girl Susan Lynn Monday. Charles L Jackson RFD 2 Tamsville second child second girl Larri Veronica Mostar Robert Lee Baker Clarke Place first child a son Robert Lee Jr Monday. Mrs Baker former Shirley Smith Frederick Mr and Mrs Stanley L Shearer Westminster third child first son Michael Ray Monday. Gilbert Bare RFD 1 Thermont first child a daughter Nita Ann Tuesday. Mrs Bare former Corrine Stone Sugar Grove Ya Mr and Mrs Frederick D McKenzie Sykesville fourth child third son James Steven Tuesday. Jonathan C Sehetrompf East Fifth Street second child first son Jonathan Meersunie first child a daughter Bonnie Kay Tuesday. Mrs Green former Betty Snipe Mr Tena Ambulance Arrives The new ambulance of the Union Bridge Fire Company is now ready for service A Miller Meteor Body built on a Cadillac chassis Red and white with safety lights trim mings used last Thursday to take Luther Devilkins of Union Bridge to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The record notes river conditions along the cide near Point of Rocks with data indicating clear to the middle and low water levels at the site, reflecting a cautious status update for local navigation.
Fifty years ago local reports describe paving upgrades with concrete and new street sweeping purchases urged by City Engineer Crum. Traffic misadventures include a broken wheel on a United States Express Wagon near City Hall and a telegraph pole cut at the Public Square. City pland: cleaner police HQ, new bank building, removal of obstructions on sidewalks, and dog catcher Titlow expanding paid capture.
Twenty years ago the News-Post reported American and Canadian troops occupying Kiska in the Aleutians and the Allied air power shifting to bomb Italy’s southern campaign. Mayor Gittinger proposed a small charge for on street parking on South Court, while Dr Amos John Traver resigned to join Hamma Divinity School. Public playgrounds closed with Baker and Milling Parks ending Minervised play season. Frederick County jail rated B by Maryland corrections. Japanese jungle troops fought near Sala maua New Guinea with artillery and 330 buried dead. A motion to quash a Frostburg State College teachers’ petition to regain their jobs loomed in Baltimore. St John’s United Church of Christ in Sabatini broke ground for a $48,000 addition.
In Saigon the Vietnamese armed forces appear to be taking over all ministries under martial law with no challenge to President Ngo Dinh Diem's leadership. The government says ministries will take orders from the military during the emergency. U S Ambassador Lodge visited two Buddhist monks seeking asylum at the American aid mission amid political turmoil.
J. R. Haines of Keyser was installed as president of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association. Elected as vice presidents were Harry F. Krodel, George A. Dave, and David Hass with Raymond T. Kindle as secretary. Treasurer George Ridgley, chaplain Rev. B. F. Blabaugh, and attorney Rudolph M. Wertime also named to posts. Delegates to the 62nd convention would hear a talk on rockets and hazards by Kenneth K. Lowe of the Allegany Valley Elementary.
Detroit AP reports major auto industry concession to motorists. General Motors leads a wave with Chrysler Ford and American Motors announcing that all new cars will include shoulder seat belts starting January 1, 1964. Studebaker began the trend earlier on March 1.
Marlon Brando and three fellow film stars visited Gadsden Alabama amid loud reception from Black residents to urge city officials to promote racial equality. The entourage aimed to persuade officials that Negroes deserve full civil rights a day after a mass show of support for desegregation.
Scientists from a Puerto Rican base aboard Navy planes depart Roosevelt Roads Air Station to decide on seeding Beulah with chemicals. Project Storm Fury head Dr. Robert H. Simpson announced in Miami as Beulah shows winds up to 90 mph.
In Surry County Virginia most white school age children enrolled in private segregated classes as public schools prepare to desegregate this fall. The AP reports that virtually all white families chose private options rather than integrate bolstering tensions over school integration plans.
Fragmentary line notes efforts to secure cooperation with allies in the region. No clear dates or names. The brief hints at strategic talks and potential adjustments in alliances.
The statement identifies apples as the most important fruit in temperate climates while oranges dominate in subtropical and tropical zones. It contrasts regional prominence of two major citrus and pome fruits without citing data or sources.
W J Beteler a longtime cattle dealer in Buckeystown dies at his home. Survived by his wife Verna Atkinson Boteler son Kline and brother Robert Boteler, five grandchildren and nephews. Funeral arrangements set at 188 East Church Street with services Monday at 11 a.m. Mt Olivet Cemetery burial. Etchison and Son directing.
Clapp disputes state subdivision regulations citing possible landowner road work. SRC official counters that developments raising highway traffic may require improvements at entrances. Planning Commission leaders explain rule content with slides, showing good and bad subdivisions. Police search for escaped prisoner Airy Summers, 21, from Frederick County jail after a purse snatching sentence.
Amona the sick Mrs Amy Kreh of East Third street underwent surgery at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown and is reported in satisfactory condition. The pepperidge tree is described as large with leaves turning a scarlet color in early fall.
A remote weather station was built by the Marte Company Nuclear and Defensive Systems in Baltimore and deployed to Axel Heiberg Island near Resolute. Power comes from a solid-fuel atomic generator. installation completed August 2002. A similar station operates elsewhere.
Thomas Lydard of Hyatts town was found guilty of disorderly conduct and assault. He was jailed five days or fined 25 dollars on conduct, with a suspended 50 dollar fine or 30 days on assault. Mrs Clara J Catsail alleged Lydard attacked her. John Waller Bennett jailed a month for intoxication after defaulting on a 25 dollar fine. Cpl John B Wheeldon arrested Bennett this morning.
Funeral services were held for George M. Chapline, Robert J. Colliflower, Raymond E. Justice, Julia Maught, William David Parker, W Nels Sauter and others. Interments were at Gettysburg National Cemetery, Graham Cemetery, church cemeteries and Lakeview Memorial Park. Local funeral directors were Robert E. Dailey and Son and Waitz Funeral Home. officiants included Rev. Armmold Ross, Rev. Frederick L. Morgenstern, Rev. Frank Volk, Rev. Eugene Young and Rev. Carroll Boyer.
Obituary notices list William Albert Ashbury aged 68 of Portsmouth and others from Virginia Maryland and Maryland towns. Frances Vera Cromwell of Germantown dies in Gaithersburg at Montgomery General Hospital. John L Dagenhart of Boonsboro and Otho Phillip Spring of Lorettaville die after illnesses with services announced. The notices include surviving relatives worship affiliations and funeral arrangements.
A brief personals note records spending activity by a resident during a week in Alliance City Maine. The entry notes routine purchases and possible travel within the region. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
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