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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
4
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After Secretary McNamara’s visit a substantial U S troop buildup in South Vietnam appears likely, possibly doubling. The piece argues that winning is not imminent, noting guerilla tactics, acclimatization hurdles, indoctrination, and the advantage of superior American firepower when engagements occur. It emphasizes Viet Cong dispersion and the need for manpower in mop up efforts.
The article contrasts Chicago where Albert Raby led protests to oust School Superintendent Benjamin Willis with Philadelphia where a reform of board selection was approved. It notes limited Negro representation in Philadelphia’s new 9 member board chosen by mayor from 27 nominees and discusses three task force reports urging school quality improvements and an educational service park concept to integrate schooling while avoiding bussing. It frames these efforts as modest but constructive steps amid broader desegregation tensions.
The piece contrasts beatniks trespassing on Six Nations reserves with a critique of Adam Clayton Powell’s defiance of court orders. It recalls constitutional powers to judge and discipline Congress members, urging the House to act on Powell as a scofflaw.
A Maryland Civil Defense official defends federal aid and equipment loan to Emmitsburg for a water shortage. He outlines logistics from Tom's Creek and Camp Pioneer sources, trainee site visits, and asserts responsibility lies with local planning and operation, not the loaning agencies.
A Baltimore City Councilman proposes increasing marriage ages and strengthening safeguards to curb hasty unions. Current law allows marriage with parental consent at ages 12 and 14, and parental consent not required at 16. The debate accompanies a police court case over a burglary dispute labeled war between Italy and Germany. The Frederick wheat market shows 10 days of gains followed by a dip. today’s price opens at $1.15 a bushel.
December twenty years ago editors note President Henry L Stabr announces at Hood College that classes will not resume Monday on the advice of Dr. Austin Pearce due to a wave of light infections. Technical Sergeant E Paul Magaha, ex Fred erick merchant, receives an Army Engineers discharge at Fort Meade after serving in the southwest Pacific. Lt General Hiroshima Oshima, former Japanese envoy to Berlin, says Japan and Germany had no plans for world domination.
A Vietnam War field report quotes a Special Forces captain on Cambodia as a major Viet Cong base and border crossing route. It notes shortages of U S and South Vietnamese troops to seal the 600 mile frontier and outlines possible responses including selective blockades air surveillance and Cambodian guerrilla infiltration. It also mentions international mediation efforts and a proposed coup option to oust Sinanovuk and restore Cambodian rule to Cambodians.
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