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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1965
Page
1
A Viet Cong squad ambushed Saigon enlistee crowds and detonated a bomb at the Metropole Hotel, killing 11 including two Americans and injuring about 72 with over 100 wounded estimated. US and allied forces engaged in further fighting across South Vietnam as authorities labeled the act diabolical.
Washington reports U S officials say Communist China blocks a Soviet Viet Nam peace move while avoiding immediate use of troops. Peking rebukes U S aims, criticizes U S weaponry, and insists North Viet Nam can prevail without Beijing’s direct intervention.
Four North Vietnamese regiments have pushed within 60 miles of Saigon, lifting Communist strength in South Vietnam to a record high. Nine North Vietnamese regular regiments are now confirmed, about 20,000 men. Viet Cong strength tops 234,000 full time guerrillas.
Frederick Jaycees announce a residential Christmas lighting contest to boost holiday spirit. Judging is set for December 29 with prizes donated by a local business. open to all Frederick area homeowners. Entry blanks will appear in this newspaper and must be mailed by December 23.
NASA officials abandon plan for Gemini 7 astronauts to spend most of their 14 day flight in street clothes. Borman and Lovell may remove suits briefly but only one at a time for safety during non critical phases. One man will remain in suit to handle emergencies.
Planners of the Baptist Junior College at Walkersville say they will finance the institution without federal aid, with Dr. Melvin E. Lea stating the board will do it on their own. The move splits Southern Baptists over whether to use education funds from the government, citing concerns about instructional control and prayer restrictions. The year-old fund drive has raised over 1 million toward a 3 million goal, and trustees aim to open the Walkersville campus by 1967, despite the recent resignation of President Dr. Conwell A. Anderson.
At Cape Kennedy Florida the final countdown began for Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell as a Titan 2 rocket prepared to launch at 2 30 p m The forecast warned of possible showers but the space agency believed clear skies would prevail if clouds stayed above 2000 feet Technicians loaded 215 000 pounds of fuel and the countdown was on with a rendezvous planned nine days later with Gemini 6 amid cautious optimism for a successful start to the mission
Addis Ababa authorities report that the Organization of African Unity voted to break diplomatic ties with Rhodesia by December 15 and impose a total economic blockade. The 36 member states would cut communications, bar overflight, block Rhodesian bank accounts, and void travel documents. The decision was unanimous among attending ministers.
Emmitsburg faced potential school and college closures as worsening water shortages loom. Councilman J Norman Flax warned after Mayor Ralph F Irelan announced a strict water ban. The town plans to pump chlorinated untreated water from nearby Toms Creek into mains, approved by the State Department of Health, while the water table steadily declines affecting wells.
Paris AP reports that France faces a tight first round as Charles de Gaulle and five opponents vie for a seven year term. Undecided voters in the 35 to 40 percent range threaten a runoff, with Francois Mitterrand and Jean Lecanuet as the leading challengers.
Private owner offers an excellent condition desk in mahogany with walnut finish and seven drawers. Previous classified ads yielded strong response and quick sales. buyer was the second caller after eight to ten inquiries.
Frederick police investigate the death of Carl W. Thoresen 40 crew chief Fort Detrick fire department caused by brain hemorrhage and ulcer from head blows. Dr W Ditto III said he was injured in local private clubs or possibly fell at a Washington DC stairway before being brought to Frederick. He died at Washington County General Hospital after transfer from Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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