This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
1
Pope Paul VI urged a return to core peace principles during a general audience at Castel Gandolfo. He warned that the arms race corrupts human life and cited the anniversaries of World Wars I and II, voicing concern over growing international disagreements and the misuse of pacifist rhetoric.
Local Frederick housewives face no meat price increase as chains report no local price rise despite the National Farmers Organization boycott. NFO actions influence Midwest and East markets while Chicago hog receipts and wholesale trends push prices elsewhere.
Houston residents battle encephalitis carrying mosquitoes as suspected sleeping sickness cases climb to 216. City distributes free insecticide at 55 fire stations while a helicopter and 40 trucks spray ditches and bayous. Health director Dr. C. A. Pigford says the outbreak, first recognized last Thursday, is likely at its peak.
A Park Forest police officer identified a 14 year old boy as wearing a stolen display model shoe. The giant size 250 shoe weighed three pounds, measured 20 inches long with a 4 inch thick sole, and was allegedly given by another youth.
Maryland delegates erupted in a We want Tydings chant as the convention neared closure denying speaker access. Joseph D. Tydings finally spoke after 20 minutes of uproar while delegates at the track reportedly won nearly forty dollars each in betting.
Pan American Airways workers end a 24 hour strike after an agreement on a new labor contract affecting 12 000 union members including maintenance ground and flight crews. Union officials hail the deal as the best yet negotiated while details await ratification and flights resume.
A general alarm fire at Seeger and Company Hardware Store on South Market Street was halted before major damage. The blaze began on the second floor near the elevator around 11 33 AM, with two employees using extinguishers but unable to control it. Smoke and water flooded the first floor sales area. cause unknown and no damage estimate given.
Atlantic City AP explains common convention terms in plain language. It covers delegation delegates caucus informal caucus start time prime time platform favorite son candidate and distinguished as used at the Democratic convention.
Baltimore Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin a Republican says he will not back President Johnson and will not endorse GOP nominee Barry Goldwater. He returns from Colorado vacation and declines any endorsement, citing need for Goldwater to clarify extremism and civil rights positions.
In Saigon the ruling junta fails to agree on quitting politics to curb riots. Lt. Gen. Khiem says no decision. Fresh bloodshed seen in the north as student and Buddhist demonstrators pressure for civilian government. Da Nang sees Buddhist rioting as troops intervene to quell anti government and anti American clashes.
Hurricane Cleo strengthened and neared Cuba with a path toward the Florida Keys. At 8 a.m. EST the storm was blamed for fatalities as it battered Cuba and threatened U.S. shores. The Miami Weather Bureau warned of gale warnings and predicted squalls for the Keys later today.
Dr. Richard Lillehei forecasts suspended animation for organ preservation and space travelers. He notes advances at Minnesota in cooling deceased patients to preserve kidneys for up to 11 hours before transplant, raising ethical questions about who may be preserved.
Local residents describe the heat as hot and sticky with temperatures in the upper 80s and around 90 degrees for two weeks. A weatherman notes the trend may continue with scattered showers offering little relief, as rainfall this August totals 1.83 inches versus the normal 4.30 inches.
At Atlantic City the Democrats prepare to acclaim President Johnson as their nominee and learn his choice for running mate. Sen Hubert Humphrey is urged by Sen Eugene McCarthy, who mails his recommendation as Johnson weighs finalizing the ticket amid a tense seating dispute and party platform debates.
Frederick court records reveal 26 year old Kenneth E. Harding pleaded guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct along with assault and battery and trespassing. Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr. imposed 13 months suspended sentences and fines totaling 135 dollars. The incidents tied to Harding and his estranged wife Sandra Harding occurred at the J. M. Bucheimer Company in April.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.