Chronology Of 1968 News Events In Frederick County
A mid year ledger of Frederick County events shows the 1969 budget set at 14,405,609 with tax rates approved by commissioners. Dr A Austin Pearce Sr led dedication for Frederick Memorial Hospital addition. a wide range of incidents includes a fatal auto strike near Md 355, a fire at a Fredericks residence, political assassinations and funeral processions for Robert Kennedy, student riots in Paris, and local developments in infrastructure, education, and industry with several court cases and civic actions.
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A. Austin Pearce Sr
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Trederick
James Nemecek
Fairview Avenue
Peederich
Doyve Carter
Hagerstown
Robert Kennedy
California
Sirhan Sirhan
Petey Cooper
Vrederich
Cae Det
Allegany
Sen
Kennedy
Johnson
Small
Sen. Kennedy
John
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert F. Kennedy
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
New York
James Earl Ray
London
Bow Street
U.S
Martin Luther King, Jr
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Wheaton
Lake Suarleaf
Hyattstown
Set
Woodrow P. Carbaugh
Quang Tri
Vietnam
Benjamin Spock
Yale University
William Sloane Coffin Jr
Edward Eugene Erickson
Kenwood Avenue
Chicago
Robert Charles Erickson
Urbana
Washington Patiea
Lincoln Memorial
Frederick County
County Planning Commission
Resurrection City
Marian Metcalfe
Red 2
New Windsor
Maryland
Senate
Fort Detrick
Frederick County News Highlights From September Events
September records mark Frederick County as enrollment hits a new high with 18 100 students. Potomac Edison eyes land near Point of Rocks for a possible nuclear plant with a decision due in two years. Brunswick patrolman dies after a pursuit. another officer dies from injuries. A Baltimore firm wins a 3 5 million county school bond for construction. Judge Clapp urges vigilance against violence and narcotics. Primary turnout described as light. Two Mount Saint Mary’s students die in a car crash south of Frederick. Mathias kicks off Senate bid with a high profile fundraising dinner. Two Walkersville youths killed in a three car crash near Woodsboro. Emmitsburg residents protest suspensions of town policemen. A jail escapee is recaptured within minutes. An accident leaves two men electrocuted on East South Street. GOP Women’s Voteswagon tours Frederick with Heal addressing crowds. Wallace petition garners over 1600 signatures. I 70 open with Mathias present. Eastalco Aluminum Company name announced. Frederick County pupils attend Children’s Day at the fair. News and Frederick Post move to new Patrick Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Potomac Edison Company
Point of Rocks
Brunswick ¢Lity
Wfe
Phillip L. van Steinburg
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Frederick
Charles McC. Mathias
U. S. Senate
Daniel B. Brewster
U. S
Charles Percy
Walkersville
Woodsboro
James E. Stoner
Larry G. Trout
Emmitsburg
James
Michael Trout
East South Street
GOP
J. Glenn Heal
George C. Wallace
U. S. Charles McC. Mathias
Eastalco Aluminum Company
John J. Burke
Newmet Corporation
A. Irvin Renn
News
Frederick Post
East Patrick Street
U. S. Post Office
County items highlight crimes, medical milestones and politics
County alert for escaped Roger Webb. Delbert Null fined and jailed. Maria Giannaris, second child heart transplant recipient, dies after transplant at Texas Children's Hospital. County commissioners clash with school board over budget cuts. Potomac River Basin Commission formed with Charles Bowers as chairman. A deputy shot in a duel near Thurmont. heat records in Frederick County. Giannaris dies. four prisoners escape Frederick jail. Maryland Democrats back Vietnam draft stance. Bus plan to North Frederick Elementary limited to current year. Labor Day weekend fatal crash in Frederick County ends with one death and five injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Alvin Webb
Frederick County
Delbert S. Null
Maria Giannaris
Hagerstown
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston
Board of Education
Potomac River
Charles F. Bowers
Thurmont
Martin T. Mathwig
Montgomery County
Mark Mathwig
Carnelius Devries
Frederick City
North Frederick
Irvin William Fossett Jr
New Market
US. 20
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick Countlans
Predarich
Catoctin High School
Uren
Free State Inn
Barbara Fritehle
House
Board of Aldermen
Beavin Co
Froederick
Marvane
College Ark
Howmet Corporation
Bucheystown
Howmet-Pechiney
United States
Donald A. Wotts
Nan Yoke Harbor
Wicomico County
Charles W. Foster
West Seventh Street
Reich's
Ford
Joey Himes
Marva
Cpl
William Newcomer
Donald A. McGolerich
United Appeal
Francis W. Bush Sr
Community Chest
Buckeystown
Midugust
Potomac Edison
Baltimore Electric
Doubs
Brunswick Railroaders
Pope Paul VI
Donald A. McGolerick
McGolerick
John M. Hammond
Clifton Perkins State Hospital
Spring Park
West Patrick Street
John F. Lewis
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Spiro T. Agnew
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Braddock Heights
U.S. 40
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Crummell Jacobs
Flood College
News-Post
Charles Warfield
Barbara Kushel
Great Frederick Fair
Fnally
J. Holfe Castleman
FeeJonich
J. Rolfe Castleman
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