21 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1963
Page
1
The Weather Bureau forecasts a chance of new snow between now and Christmas with a possible fall late Monday or early Tuesday. Warmer near freezing temperatures return this weekend, though sub zero readings were noted unofficially in places.
The M. J. Grove Lime Company secured a 1.821 million dollar contract to grade drain and surface 2.2 miles of relocated U S 340 from Route 17 to near Mountain Road and another 1.74 miles from Rosemont to north of the existing highway. State Roads Commission Chairman John B Funk cited several highway modernization awards. Other projects include multiple segments in Catoctin Creek relocation and bridges on Route 17 and Mountain Road with varying completion percentages. An 8 a.m. chimney fire at Raymond Eyler’s Oak Hill Church Road home caused no damage.
Frederick Electronics Corporation hosted a Friday tour of its 71 000 square foot plant on Hayward Road north of Frederick. The facility, built by Frederick Business Properties and led by Guy E Kelly, features air conditioning by an eight zone system and room for expansion up to 80 000 feet.
The Christmas Club holders of the defunct Family Savings and Loan Association will not receive mailed checks in time for Christmas. More than 5,000 checks and over half a million dollars are being prepared for distribution by early next year. Attorney Manuel M. Weinberg expects a court ruling soon on the distribution procedure, likely by Monday.
Elijah Hill Jr a physical education teacher was sworn in as deputy U S marshal in the north Alabama district in Birmingham Alabama in a brief ceremony Friday He is believed to be the first Negro deputy marshal to serve in Alabama.
A West Berlin man recounts reuniting with his East Berlin wife after 24 years apart. He recalls the midnight crossing, Vopos hurdles, and her finally joining him after legal complications and the wall’s closure. The account notes his pensioned military status and her occupation at a post office.
A tour of a new plant off US 15 near Hayward road was conducted Friday with a reception following. Officials present included Frank J Keefer and county leaders Lawrence A. Dorsey Randolph B. Rosencrantz and Rosali Herman as operations began in the first shore week of the month.
Beginning January 8 and every Wednesday thereafter, Social Security representatives will meet at the Maryland National Guard Armory at Second and Bentz streets from 9 30 a m to 2 00 p m. The change aims to save travel funds and improve service for Frederick residents unable to visit Hagerstown.
Maryland's House members divided on sending back the $3 billion foreign aid appropriation bill. Roll call 141 136 in favor. Rogers C B Morton joined the majority while Charles McC Mathias was not recorded. The remaining Maryland delegation voted against sending the bill back.
U S Representative William J. Green Jr. dies at 53 after emergency surgery for peritonitis and gall bladder complications. He had served 16 years in Congress and remained on the critical list since last week. A Boston report notes Massachusetts residents seek to draft Henry Cabot Lodge for the 1964 Republican nomination.
Washington AP Report on a fresh Senate House conferee compromise to regulate credits for sales to Communist nations as part of a $3 billion foreign aid bill. The plan allows presidential approval if in national interest, with deals reported within 30 days to Congress.
Daniel E. Swomley, 69, longtime Frederick City Police officer, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He served from 1934 to 1959, retiring as a lieutenant, and is survived by wife Ethel Marie Myers Swomley, three sons, one daughter, a brother, two sisters, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Olivet Cemetery after funeral Tuesday.
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