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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
4
The Frederick Maryland edition carries Associated Press local news feed and dispatches for republication. The paper is entered at the Frederick post office under the 1964 publication date December 7.
Mayor E Paul Magaha urges moving Frederick city elections from June to the usual odd year Tuesday without a general election. The change would shift city officials to January, align fiscal years July 1 to June 30, and avoid lame duck budgeting by new administrations. Supporters note home rule allows action without General Assembly legislation and urge early action.
U S Panamanian talks restart in Washington amid Panamanian demands including deletion of the treaty clause that grants U S perpetual control over the Canal Zone and the return of unused Zone parts. The issue centers on future control and potential new canal feasibility studies in Central America.
Washington notes that Congo chaos could invite prolonged insurgency as government troops retreat and Communist-backed forces reoccupy towns. Villagers fear torture and assassination of cooperators while terror repeats, risking popular support for rebel elements and a slide toward wider conflict.
AP notes readers' letters about fatigue from overwork and a six month paid leave suggestion. A division reunion speaker praises a veteran's 21 ton peanut butter saving at the Rhine and seeks belated Silver Star recognition. A reader recalls betting Alf Landon in 1936.
A collage of brief lines includes requests for donations and bets, hospital error settlement talk, a prize essay contest, Cold War battle suggestions for the Congo, a request to pick up a dollar settlement, yearbook style notes, a ring return, and a lighthearted invitation from a first family.
Vivian B. Sponsteller of New Market Md blistered the United Nations as a farce after Congolese leaders gained a vote. He argued China was denied membership for similar behavior and accused the UN of wasting tax money and American lives while Communist nations outvote and outmaneuver the U S.
War news notes allied advances in Belgium and France with retreats reported at points. Carlton Molesworth of West Patrick street attends Minor Leagues meeting in New York. Mrs William Bouldin Jr hosts Maryland Ball at Hotel Plaza New York. Fancy dress ball hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayward Harmony Grove set for Christmas night at Company A armory. The first snow of winter falls in Frederick County with sighting by John Early. Conquest of the Japan Empire projected to cost 71 billion annually after Germany’s defeat per Lt Gen Somervell. Sgt William Cannon, Frederick native, first Allied to cross Ruhr River in Germany. Five deer killed on Frederick County first day of six day Open season. more reports pending. Frederick parking meter receipts expected to exceed budget by 1k to 2k. City plants a seedling from the famed Wye Oak on the C Burr Artz Library grounds.
A former U.S. Army liaison officer recalls Mao Zedong’s early stance in Yenan 1944 showing independence from Soviet guidance. He notes Mao’s mistrust of Soviet leadership, willingness to use foreign aid on his terms, and confidence in guerrilla warfare to prevail despite weaker conventional forces.
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