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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1975
Page
3
A fragment from page A-4 lists items with prices including four dollars for an epiom and six dollars for three mantis. Other lines show figures like sixteen eighty eight and ten eighty eight plus twenty point zero eight, suggesting a cryptic inventory or ledger note.
U S Senator J Glenn Beall touts amendments to the National Reading Improvement Program to extend state grants for training and fund new reading motivation efforts with inexpensive books. He says the changes will bring 2 million books to over 4 million children and support Reading Is Fundamental nationwide.
A letter from Joseph C Wilhide Jr of the 698th USAR Repair Ports cites gratitude to Reserve unit members and public support, praising community service and readiness. Another poem by Edith Tabler from Rocky Ridge MD shares 1975 Christmas verses reflecting enduring greetings and wishes for peace and goodwill.
A Freder ick County petition with about 400 Democratic signatures urged Governor Albert C. Ritchie to seek the gubernatorial nomination again. Led by Mrs Helen Abell Baughman, the signers include Automobue Conmussin Austin Baughman and Mrs Charles H Conley. Frank K Schmidt will represent the Frederick Baseball Club at a Blue Ridge and Eastern Shore League meeting in Baltimore. Dr Ira J McCurdy cannot attend. The gathering marks the first joint meeting of leaders from the two Class D leagues, highlighting Maryland’s prominence in the Minor League Association.
At City Hall the Frederick City Planning Commission granted preliminary and final approval for College Estates land for a church and approved another plot with reservations. a Williamson property division was settled as master for the commission. G Hunter Bowers chaired with six other commissioners present and no opposition. The Clarkburg area Christmas party at Hyattstown Fire Department drew about 225 children and 100 adults with school principal Clair Baum, Rev. Arthur Mott and choir leading songs and a Saint Nick appearance.
The article recalls Ike Stevens born 1899 in Creagerstown who devoted his life to helping others. A mechanic and Civitan charter member, he chaired projects for retarded children, aided Harmony Grove and Rock Creek Center, and helped found the Frederick County Association for Retarded Citizens.
Francis W. Bush Sr. details the formation and work of groups for mentally disabled residents unable to care for themselves. The program spans Staley Field House, Montevue Hospital, and Scott Key Center at Waverley, directed by Marguerite McCarthy with Ike Stevens as a key volunteer.
Washington reporting notes Soviet and U.S. advances in germ warfare research while UN accords urge destruction of stocks. CIA hoarding toxins is alleged, Stepanov linked to attempts to recruit U.S. scientists, and concerns rise over genetic engineering and surveillance. Separate internal memo accuses Agriculture and GPO of promoting a General Mills booklet at public cost, amid nutrition debates.
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