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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1964
Page
4
The Frederick daily lists subscription costs and carrier rates, noting prices for one month three months six months and one year. It credits the Associated Press for republication and local news, with postal registration details for Frederic Maryland.
President Johnson expands Peace Corps head Sargent Shriver role to study poverty causes and cures in the United States. He will organize and administer the war on poverty, drawing on philanthropy education and business background. Political optics noted as possible running mate in fall elections.
Ranger VI achieved a manned lunar touch down on target but failed in the final ten minutes to transmit 4000 images. NASA sought close ups to verify spacecraft design and lunar surface, planning a seventh flight in under a month. If cameras fail again Congress opposition may grow and delay the moon program.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Jess E Wright 43 lighted a cigarette and nearly drowned after his car ran over a curb and rolled into Fall Creek Creek He waded ashore and vowed to quit smoking The City Council in New York approved an ordinance making it illegal to smoke in beds in motels or hotels Fire officials cited 599 city fire deaths from smoking in beds Madison Wis AP Thomas E Coleman 70 longtime Republican leader died of cancer He backed the 1952 Taft nomination bid for president
Fifty years ago in Frederick, a book reception at the YMCA gathered 250 books for the free library. An auto collision near Braddock Heights mashed 50 pounds of butter and 100 dozen eggs. Montevue Hospital census shows 206 inmates, 114 insane, most from the county. Egg prices drop six cents to 24 cents a dozen in local stores. The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway gains a 50 year extension on its Frederick lighting franchise.
RESIDENT ROOSEVELT signed today legislation providing mustering out pay of 100 to 300 for armed service members. Rocky Ridge group to buy the old schoolhouse for 1200 to be used for community purposes and a library. Seniority rights of policemen with temporary appointments to the merit system will be preserved if they join the armed services, Alderman McCain states. War Utilities office approves full improvements to Linganore filtration plant costing about 60000. J Ruskin Loy appointed deputy in the Sheriff’s Office succeeding Kathryn Crum who resigns, announced by Sheriff Alexander.
Governor Tawes proposes a 660,505,234 dollar spending package for the new fiscal year starting July 1, prior to added school and roads programs. Major allocations include Public education 202,534,927. Highways 132,534,144. Health and welfare 75,252,974. Public safety 21,274,454. Debt retirement 20,110,602. Administration 17,063,904. and other areas such as Natural resources, Employment security, Judicial, and Minor construction costs.
Roy A. Cockrell, 64, of South Market Street, was pronounced dead on arrival at Frederick Memorial Hospital about 7 a m. Found in his room by landlady Mrs James Harding who called police and requested the ambulance. Dr B C Thomas Jr said death due to natural causes. Body at M R Etchinson and Son funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Monongahela Power Co and Potomac Edison Co order a 500000 kW steam turbine generator from General Electric for 8.1 million dollars. It will boost output in two states, operate in 1967 at Fort Martin near Morgantown and require extensive rail shipment. Potomac Edison also plans 500000 volt lines from West Virginia coal fields to the Potomac River Valley.
Governor Tawes urged a 1 percent income tax increase to raise about 42 million to cover a 43 million rise in the total budget. He warned against partial action and delaying to next year, noting potential retroactive effects and the need to plan for future years. The $805 million budget totals include 226,684,507 general funds, 220,304,631 special funds, and 113,515,746 federal funds, with 53 percent of the general fund for education and health welfare making up most of the rest. He projected welfare caseload growth adding 4 million to general fund spending in a supplemental budget. End advance hold for release about 2 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 5.
Bruce Crum son of Mr and Mrs Robert Crum of Frederick area suffered a fracture in his right leg on January 4 and is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He celebrated his birthday there January 29.
Governor Tawes urges education driven budget with raises for college presidents and expanded faculties. He proposes $7.58 million in college operating funds plus $5.9 million in capital improvements funded by bonds, with higher education receiving 61 percent of capital spending and a pay-as-you-go pilot for small projects.
The Hague broadcast reports Queen Juliana confirming that Princess Irene, 24, will not marry. The queen says Irene faces a difficult period and asks the public for understanding and rest for the princess as Trene’s whereabouts remain unknown.
No charges were filed after a Tuesday night collision on North Bentz Street at West Sixth where a 1952 Ford driven by Gale Love, 16, Trail Avenue, rear ended a 1963 Ford driven by Shirley Burdette, 23, Knoxville. Damage totaled about $10 to the Love car. Burdette’s car suffered none. Sergeants Boost and Schroyer investigated. Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen of football referenced in context.
Carmack's remodeled store expands shopping area with longer wider aisles and more floor space. New lighting and wall painting accompany enlarged departments including meat produce and frozen foods plus a 32 foot triple-deck frozen case. First project began December 1958 moving from West Third North Market to Mountain City Garage site.
Miss Vivian Howe of Brunswick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Howe, has been named to Frostburg State College Dean's List for the first semester. The Frostburg senior graduated in 1960 from Brunswick High School. Jerry Douglas Smith of Rocky Ridge marked his 11th birthday Sunday. Mrs. Letha Brown of Porter's Grill left for a vacation to visit friends in Charlotte, North Carolina. Market prices listed show barley at $1.95 and $1.20 per bushel.
Mrs Alice Riggs Bartlett Griffith of Laytonsville died Sunday at Passa Grille Beach. Survived by one sister, Vashti A. Bartlett. services at Francis H. Arena Laytonsville and Rockville Cemetery. Charles H. Wenzel formerly of Creagerstown died Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Survived by two sons, two brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Westminster Cemetery with Etchison & Son directing.
William S. Shields age 72 of Gettysburg Pennsylvania former county treasurer and Republican county chairman died Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at Warner Hospital Gettysburg after a stroke. He was a lifelong resident and a church member with a long public service record including health officer and state legislature sergeant at arms. Survived by widow Arilla Plank and nine children, many grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral services were held at Bender Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
The FBI says Cabell Henning Carrier, 35, was arrested in Washington on aiding and abetting the robbers in last Wednesday's Baltimore bank heist in which a policeman was shot and critically wounded. Authorities gave few details on how Carrier aided the bandits.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bittle Funeral Home Myersville for Charles R Bowman of RFD 2 Myersville who died early Sunday morning. Rev Monroe J Shearer officiated with pallbearers all nephews: Donald Easterday Billy Flook Stephen Flook Robert Bowman Gordon Lushbaugh and Kenneth Brandenburg. Interment followed at United Brethren Cemetery Myersville.
Funeral services and interments are listed for multiple individuals across Maryland communities. Frances Wirts and Elva Da…, R. Moberly Jr., Monica Morel, Edward Ogolastik, Patrick Scalley, David Specht, and others receive services at Bruns wick, Damascus, Fort Lincoln, and Mt. Olivet, with operations by Feete Fe pital Home, Olin L. Molesworth, Salamone Funeral Home, and M. Ritchison and Son. Pallbearers include Harold Webber, John Webber, and others. interments at Knoxville, Fort Lincoln, Mt. Olivet, and local church cemeteries.
R Moberly Jr husband of Grace Wismner Moberly of Walkersville died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday. Funeral from 106 East Church Street on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. M R Ethehnson and Son, funeral directors.
Baltimore’s pigeons may lose their food source as the City Health Department plans to urge the City Council to pass an ordinance making feeding pigeons unlawful. Deputy health commissioner Dr. Matthew Tayback says the large flock is a hygiene nuisance.
Baltimore AP The State Health Department will ask the General Assembly for authority to stop construction of hospitals and nursing homes deemed unnecessary. The plan, approved by the State Board of Health and Mental Hygiene, aims to curb rising costs by avoiding duplication. The revision would let the board decide necessity before licensing new facilities or major expansions, despite opposition from the state medical society.
Austin resident Gralwates Howard T. Bausum, husband of Gwen dolyn Jordan, earned a doctorate from the University of Texas in January and joins the university research staff. He holds a PhD in Zoology, studied at Baltimore City College, Carson-Newman, and the University of Tennessee, with postgrad work at Columbia and a stint with the Army at Fort Detrick. The couple has a three year old son, David.
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