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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1961
Page
1
The article examines the donated foods program and surplus items like butter and flour. It discusses storage limits, monthly allowances, and the challenge of distributing a half-carload of butter to 300 families, raising questions about feasibility and permanence.
Two men died in a three car crash on Maryland 5 north of Bryantown Tuesday night. Cmdr. Fred O. Baker, 39, of Arlington Virginia, died at Physicians Memorial Hospital LaPlata. Thomas G. Hill, 23, of Mechanicsville Maryland, died hours later at Providence Hospital Washington.
Frederick County schools face possible calendar changes as continued severe weather exhausts the 180 day minimum and the 184 day plan. Dr. James A. Sensenbaugh notes remaining holidays may be shifted to instructional days if closures persist, with Holy Thursday Good Friday and Memorial Day key dates in question.
The Santa Maria ships toward Recife with captives but stops short of the dock to await further actions. President Quadros meets in Brasilia with cabinet to decide United States response and policy on the hijacked vessel. He offers political asylum to rebel leader Capt. Henrique Galvão, pledging to follow legal limits while addressing Galvão's demands.
Annapolis AP backers of a plan to add 20 House seats clash with critics who say it preserves malapportionment. Royce Hanson cites realignment by population and a constitutional convention as needed reforms. Critics warn the bill favors large counties and fails to solve long term disparities ahead of 1970.
Former Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin was rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital after nearly collapsing at a Har Sinai dinner. Diagnosed with a probable bleeding ulcer, the 75 year old attorney remained in good condition and was reported laughing and talking by his physician.
Local bankers and merchants report a solid economy in Fredericks with January 1961 business up over 1960 and a positive outlook for spring. The Chamber of Commerce cites a 15 percent retail sales rise for the July–December 1960 period and seven million dollars more in city and county deposits, while unemployment countywide stands around 2,000 with many seasonal and construction workers affected. Most remain optimistic that work will resume by March as weather and factors influence short-term conditions.
Five day forecast shows temperatures averaging 37 degrees below normal with a warming trend over the weekend and light snow or flurries Thursday with snow or rain Monday. The Independents recalled to a house fire on U S 340 near Jefferson at 8 45 a m with a $10 000 loss from the blaze first started Tuesday night. Missiles shares spike on Minuteman rocket shoot news as the New York stock market moves irregularly.
A heavy snowfall is forecast as February arrives. Frederick area reports light snow with potential heavy accumulation by Thursday. Ground Hog Day observations may be thwarted by deep snow, delaying any shadow sighting and winter ending predictions. Roads crews work to keep highways passable as the storm intensifies.
Magistrate's Court found Harry Williams guilty of non-support in a case filed by his wife Catherine. Williams, an unemployed construction worker and father of four, lives at John Hansen apartments. Sentencing was postponed pending future funds. outcome hinges on Williams' financial situation.
Marshall Schroeder of West Second Street fell on ice this morning and suffered a head cut. He was carried to Frederick Memorial Hospital, treated and released.
The Mercury space craft reached about 155 miles altitude and landed roughly 320 miles down range after an overflight overshoot of 130 miles. NASA described the recovery as successful with the capsule spared in the water and picked up.
Cape Canaveral reports Ham the chimp’s cheerful handshake signaled spaceflight feasibility for humans. Ham reached 155 miles high aboard a Redstone rocket and was recovered by the USS Donner after seven minutes of weightlessness. The mission boosted hopes for American manned orbiting in 1981 while acknowledging Soviet pace and rocket power.
The Frederick County Heart Association opens its annual fund drive with a goal of 15000 for 1961. Bruce E. Crum of Harmony Grove is general chairman. Area chairmen include Stansfield Brunswick Main Buckerstown Kanade Remsburg Suillz Inskeep Holier New Market Browning Zentz Tuscarora Inskeep Walkersville Roderick Highouse Kehne Baker will be county treasurer. Memorials were received for several individuals and eight volunteers had served 41 hours. Thirty three patients obtained penicillin.
The Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile succeeded on its initial test flight with all three stages firing, landing in the south Atlantic 4 600 miles from the launch site. Air Force officials said only the first stage objective was primary, with second and third stages listed as secondary.
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