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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
1
Frederick City shoppers spent over $9 million on taxable items in December, with shoplifters stealing an estimated $1.3 million in Frederick County last year. The piece describes two thief types, first timers and professionals, and urges public involvement and preventive tips for purse security and vigilant reporting to deter theft during the holiday season.
The trial of George B. Stupp former Frederick County maintenance engineer and purchasing agent indicted on income tax violations was postponed from late November to January 6 1969 by U S District Court Judge Harvey Alexander The postponement follows defense counsel Robert E Cahill stating he was not ready Assistant U S Attorney Clarence E Goetz will prosecute The article also notes prior sentences for Delbert Null Donald A Woods related to income tax violations and their outcomes
Frederick Mayor John A. Derr announced the aging Highland Street Bridge will close for at least 48 hours for deck repairs and undercarriage reinforcement after wooden planks began breaking up under heavy traffic. Work started immediately with plans to reopen late Tuesday or early Wednesday, while detours via Monroe Street and Airport Road offer access to Aerojet General and other facilities.
Frederick County teen Marian Metcalfe 18 of near New Windsor was named a national winner at the 1968 4-H Dress Revue in Chicago. She earned one of the top awards for a pink wool jacket dress, plus a 4600 educational scholarship from Simplicity Pattern Co. Inc. Her family runs a 70 acre dairy farm and she previously held Maryland Dairy Princess titles.
Fire department logged calls in the 24 hour period ending at 10 am in CITY including incidents summarized for a routine daily fire response. Local dispatch numbers 6624400 and county line 662-6333 provided for contact and follow up.
Israeli and Jordanian forces clashed again as eight Beisan Valley settlements faced shelling over nearly five hours. Israeli spokesman cited damage and casualties while listing attacked sites from Wamadiya to Beit Yosef and extending 20 miles south of the Sea of Galilee.
The Frederick County Board of Election reports very low turnout with only three people registering since the election. The permanent registration books were reopened on November 21 after the general election, while the last day for registration before the general section on October 7 saw 662 registrations. Offices are open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to register voters and handle changes or questions about elections.
The Frederick County opponents, about 200 strong, filed a second appeal Monday against the landfill project. They allege illegal board action, lack of variance filing, and potential pollution of wells and streams with adverse effects on property values. The group seeks reversal of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision granting the 103 acre site on Reich's Ford Road and a variance from the 200 foot setback.
ANCHORAGE Alaska A twin engine propjet airliner crashed into a frozen lake in southwest Alaska killing all 39 aboard. Wind gusts to 55 mph and 11 below zero hampered recovery and investigation. An Air Force helicopter reached the scene but fierce winds forced a return. Passengers and crew include Capt David Stanley Capt Jerry Svengard Stewardess Sally Lamar and 36 others. The flight was en route from Anchorage to King Salmon Dillingham and other towns.
South Viet Nam’s Paris delegation will bring a three point plan. The NLF and Viet Cong reject the plan’s third point calling for rally to Saigon. Points include de escalation in fighting and a halt to actions in the DMZ. Also a staged, controlled withdrawal of North Vietnamese forces with phased U.S. strength cuts.
The Senate Antitrust Committee heard that auto repair costs total about 25 billion dollars yearly and that manufacturers pressure dealers to push sales over service. Hofstra economist William N. Leonard said franchised dealers dominate only a third of a 400,000-strong service network, down from 43 percent in 1954, and urged reforms to reduce dealer dependence on manufacturers. He called for easier franchise terminations, expanded dealer service facilities, more mechanic training, and FTC inquiry into anti competitive parts distribution. The hearing also touched on warranties, and a call for independent inspections and certified stations for vehicles.
The Springfield Union reports Gov. John A. Volpe is expected to be named secretary of transportation by President elect Richard Nixon. The paper cites an imminent announcement in the coming days. Volpe campaigned for Nixon and was named as a possible choice for the role.
President elect Richard Nixon announced the appointment of Lee A. DuBridge, Caltech president since 1946, as his policy making science adviser. DuBridge will join Washington immediately to consult with Dr. Donald F Hornig as the new administration seeks expanded basic research and closer U.S. science and technology ties to national goals.
A former Frederick youth named Mike Shankle, son of Roger and Lewla Shankle, is slated for a kidney transplant in the next four to five weeks at a Veterans Hospital in Denver. The mother has agreed to donate the kidney, with three others volunteering as backups. The boy currently relies on weekly artificial kidney treatments and a community drive has raised over 4600 dollars toward an estimated cost exceeding 18000 dollars. Donations are being collected locally through Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and Mike’s family is expressing deep gratitude amid the fundraising effort.
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