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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
4
Farmers in multiple states threaten a meat market strike to force higher prices amid grain price controls. Authorities investigate vandalism and dynamiting as truckers face checkpoints and public anger swells over imports and policy.
In letters to The News and The Post readers defend respect for the Supreme Court amid criticism by a small conservative group. Don Yelton and another Frederick resident urge support for freedom of speech and church-state separation while opposing character attacks.
The article notes the vice presidency rising in importance, with Johnson promising day to day duties and international travel for the VP. It highlights post Kennedy and Eisenhower era upgrades, stressing the Vice Presidency as a potential heartbeat away from the Presidency.
The author retracts a claim that the Birch Society called J Edgar Hoover a communist and investigates a statement about the American Legion proposing to impeach Chief Justice Earl Warren. The letter quotes a brief reply from the Legion’s National Commander Daniel F Foley confirming the inquiry.
A Clarksburg letter from August 26 1964 defends loyalty to the U S Constitution and Supreme Court rulings against right wing accusations. The writer rejects fear and character assassination and asks for ample proof before labeling anyone disloyal to government. The note emphasizes American citizenship through constitutional commitment.
The German push toward the Allies accelerates as Berlin issues an official report claiming the Western enemy is defeated and in full retreat after nine days of fighting. In Maryland local notes a state patrolman may be assigned in Frederick County to enforce the 35 mph speed limit. Adamstown pupils gain transport to Frederick High Schools, leaving Adamstown without a high school next year. Hood College secures a dormitory contract for $5,500 to be built by L C Culler, due August 15, 1915. Charles W Anders of Middletown, after a year’s pursuit of a postmaster role, is appointed to the Internal Revenue Service income tax division at $1200 yearly.
Humphrey jeered Goldwater and called for unity while pledging full federal effort to move the nation toward peace. Johnson praised civil rights progress and addressed a massive crowd as fireworks lit the boardwalk and delegates pressed for momentum into November.
Paris appears to be in Allied hands with the French Second Armored Division operating in the capital, while fighting continues in and around the city. A broadcast from American forces described the liberation of Paris as a fact, though details remained unsettled.
Mrs Miriam Main of Mt. Pleasant was hospitalized as a medical patient on August 6 and will stay for several months to receive treatment.
The Rev. John A. Baden rector of Christ Church in Virginia conducted funeral services on Thursday for Mrs. Anne Douglas Beverly Byrd wife of Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd. Baden is a son in law of Mrs. Walter P. Feaga of Prospect Knoll near Frederick and formerly of Feara.
Gracie Allen born in San Francisco rose from Catholic schools to vaudeville with Burns. They married in Cleveland in 1926 and rose to fame on stage radio and TV. George Burns described Gracie as illogically logical while their Beverly Hills life included two adopted children.
Surveys show extensive damage across the Miami area with eighty percent power loss and 61 600 phones out of service. Fort Lauderdale reports sand blocked roads, fires, and $15 million in damage. West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce cities suffer outages, ruined storefronts, flooded roads, and many homes unroofed.
Among the sick Mrs Betty Gosnell has returned home on Willow avenue after observation and treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Gosnell is a supervisor at Sagner Inc this city. Mr William Poole has returned home at Dickerson after surgical care at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr Poole is a foreman for the Montgomery County Roads Department. Mrs Ada Ford has returned home on North Bentz street after treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She has been a patient there twice in the past month and works for Sagner Inc. Dickerson resident Bobbie Burdette has returned home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Harvey S Young Sr at John Hanson apartments is a surgical patient with satisfactory condition. Mrs Thomas P Cramer Culver avenue has returned home from surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is getting along nicely.
Mary Elizabeth Brown died Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness at age 46. Survived by family including two sisters and three brothers, services set at Asbury Methodist Church with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Also listed are Mrs. Martha Copeland of Winchester who died at 81 and Roy Scott Hickman of Frederick County who died in Washington State at 82, with multiple survivors and funeral details. Mrs. Stella M. L. Martin of Thurmont died, age 83, with services at Creager Funeral Home and burial in Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Dr. Fifer warns parents of hazards from everyday small items including pencils pins beans and peanuts as dangerous for toddlers. He notes peanut inhalation can irritate lungs cause swelling and abscesses and urges взрослых to supervise crawling children and avoid letting objects near mouths.
The 43rd Delauter Hoover reunion convened at Braddock Heights Park on Sunday with William Burall presiding. Officers were re-elected, plans made for next year’s reunion on the fourth Sunday in August 1965, and prizes awarded for age and distance among attendees.
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs Lil ie Rebecca Castle widow of Harry M Castle formerly of Feagaville died Monday evening. The Rev Eugene W Young presided at East Church street on Thursday at 2 p m Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery Pallbearers included Gerald Castle Lee Smith Stanley Smith Edward J White I Elwood Hipkins and Donald Easterday. Also scheduled were services for Roosevelt M Markoe found dead near Culler Lake with rites at 2 p m Saturday at the same funeral home Markoe born in Rocky Springs leaves wife Dorothy a son Gary M Markoe a daughter Temple D Markoe six siblings and several nieces and nephews. He attended the Lutheran Church. The body rests at M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors 106 East Church Street where friends may call after 7 p m today. Interment will be Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Kennedy glanced at a small TV and then a large screen as family scenes aired. He turned away, stared into space, and, after the lights returned, ducked his head and wiped his eyes before leaving quickly through the back.
A general alarm was sounded last night when a fire broke out at the Key Chevrolet garage on East Patrick Street. Firemen fought the blaze from 11:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. The front of a car and the removed motor were ignited. No damage estimate was provided.
James Franklin Dosh of Middletown was acquitted of failing to pass a vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction on the right after an December 12 1963 crash with Daniel Roland of Clear Spring. Judge Patrick M Schnauffer noted road conditions and snow on Route 153 at Wolfsville.
An explosion shook the American owned Esso bunker terminal on Bukom Island near Singapore. Police blamed Indonesian saboteurs for the blast which shattered office windows 200 yards away and created a six foot crater but caused no injuries or further damage.
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