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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
4
Economists, riding the post holiday glow, forecast varied outcomes for stocks, rails, utilities, and earnings. They offer bulls and bears outlooks while acknowledging no certainty about last year’s results. The piece warns readers to avoid overreliance on expert predictions.
The message expresses hopes for prosperity in Frederick and Maryland, fair districting and reapportionment plans, progress in South Viet Nam crisis, active civic and health groups, and greater public participation. It calls for government openness to the press and a solution to downtown parking.
The General Assembly backs Senator Dirksen in seeking a two thirds state call for a constitutional convention to amend apportionment after Supreme Court rulings. With 16 states already compliant and 12 suits decided, pressure mounts though Congress fears a runaway convention and may defer action. The battle shifts to state legislatures as parties fear population based shifts in representation.
The article contrasts Republican calls for party unity with claims that Democrats relish political combat. It notes pressure to remove Dean Burch after the 1964 loss and hints that Chicago talks may split the party, as Nixon seeks a middle ground to avoid a bloody showdown. A moderate leader asks if Goldwater forces grasp the intent to fight.
The Poor Man's Philosopher notes New Year hangovers defy cure. He cites Dr. Benjamin Karpman and his book The Hangover, then mocks science and offers folklore fixes from hair of the dog to bizarre crocodile and hippopotamus sandwich remedies, ending with a claim to both banish hunger and hangover.
Readers debate political bias in college texts and defend civil liberties against bans on controversial books. A Harvard professor critique and a community college parking dispute are discussed, with local thanks to Frederick residents for Christmas aid.
United States proposal to protest British war ships detaining and seizing cargoes on American vessels is under consideration at the foreign office in London. Dr Henry I Stahr Hood College president and Mrs Stahr visit Potts Town Hood Club with relatives near Reading prior to returning home. Archley R Molesworth former county commissioner and Mount Airy mayor dies at his home after a weeklong illness. Two Frederick boys First Sgt Floyd E Kreh and Pvt Donald L Kreh, sons of Leonard B and family, recently met in Germany and spent an afternoon together.
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