Seek Pool For Catoctin High
A proposed 112000 dollar heated pool for the new Catoctin High School would serve Thurmont and Emmitsburg students. Architects Burkett Tilghman and Nelson of Silver Spring said swimming is the best form of physical education and all students would participate. The plan awaits advisory committee review before final approval and public presentation to parent groups. Construction could take 18 months after approval. the project is an alternate to the main building bid.
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Frederick County
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Burkett, Tilghman and
Nelson
Silver
North County High School
U.S. 15
MD. 81
Silver Spring
Mary Condon Hodgson
Governor Thomas Johnson
Frederick
John L. Carnachan
Maryland
Baltimore City
Carnachan
Hallar Best
Carnochan
Catoctin
Elm Street School to Become Elementary. $50,000 Planned
The Frederick school system will spend 50,000 to convert Elm Street School for elementary use only as Thomas Johnson junior high opens and North Market Street pupils move to Frederick Community College. Renovations include a gas boiler upgrade, a new library, acoustical tile, a special education room, restrooms, a play area, and classroom adjustments for smaller students.
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Elm Street
Frederick High
Thomas Johnson
North Market Street
Frederick Community College
Tolbert F. Sawyer
Sawyer
Judge Denies Voting Rights Suit Against Louisiana Landowners
Federal Judge E Gordon West in Baton Rouge dismissed a Justice Department suit accusing Louisiana planters of evicting Black tenants to deter voting. He ruled property rights sacred and rejected federal power under the Voting Rights Act, setting aside a December restraining order and listing defendants including Fletcher Harvey and the Daniel and Truitt firm.
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Baton Rouge
la AP
Justice Department
Louisiana
US Dist
E. Gordon West
Sion
Judge West
West Feliciana Parish
Congress
Fletcher Harvey
Parish Registrar of Voters
Daniel and Truitt, Inc
R.H. Daniel Sr
R.H. Daniel Jr
Ell. Daniel
Jordan Truitt
BH. Barrow
J.D. Spillman
Johnson to Meet South Vietnamese Leaders in Hawaii
President Johnson flies to Hawaii for three days of talks with South Vietnamese premier Ky and chief Thieu along with U S and military officials. The aims include reviewing the Vietnam war and expanding health education and farm aid to rural villagers while avoiding major shifts in policy.
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Washington
Johnson
Hawaii
Honolulu
U.S
South Viet Nam
Robert S. McNamara
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Thieu
Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Westmoreland
Dean Rusk
McNamara
Orville L. Freeman
Health, Education and Welfare
John W. Gardner
Congress
Freeman
Gardner
Rusk
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Viet Nam
Allen J. Eliender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Earthquakes Rock Greece Killing One and Destruction
A series of earthquakes rocked central Greece killing a 30 year old mother of six and injuring more than 50. Dozens of homes collapsed and hundreds were left homeless as Fourna Alestia and Krenti were destroyed. The government declared a state of emergency and sent army teams and tents for shelter near Kardhitsa about 150 miles from Athens.
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Athens
Greece
Kardhitsa
Fourna
Alestia
Krenti
Michael Galinos
Frederick County Board Delays Budget Talks Over Catoctin Project
Frederick County school board members, absorbed by planning for the new Catoctin High School, postponed budget discussions. The $9,911,153 budget was partially covered last week, with a rescheduled presentation set for Thursday, Feb 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the school board office. Dr. John L. Carnochan said the session will be in the large conference room to allow public attendance.
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Frederick ‘County
Catoctin High School
School Board
John L. Carnochan
Knott
John J. Carnochan
Hallar Best
Walkersville
Brunswick
Best
Frederick County Board Extends Johnson High Contract
The Frederick County board of education grants a 45 day extension for Governor Thomas Johnson High School construction and approves purchasing 1 554 auditorium seats for 52 200. The vote was split amid a dispute over Brunswick High School completion.
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Frederick County
New Brunswick High School
Henry A. Knott
Baltimore
Johnson School
Henry Powell Hopkins
Derr Blasts O'Farrell Plan To Split District
Frederick Senator John Derr rails against Senator Thomas O'Farrell for proposing a two county Carroll Frederick senatorial district. Derr argues the move undermines the Snyder Amendment and threatens legislative efficiency. O'Farrell says the change ensures Carroll County gains a dedicated senator and notes similar bills may follow.
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Derr
O’farrell
Thomas R. O'Farrell
Carroll-Frederick
Frederick
John A. Derr
Carrell
Maryland
O'Farrell
Carroll County
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Tawes
Reporter's Car Attack Blends Humor With Frustration
A writer recounts vandals tampering with his car parked in an urban lot. He describes moving doors, a sticky shift, and frustration mixed with humor as he notes police are investigating while he fixes the vehicle.
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Frederick
Washington
Howell
Baltimore
Vandals Inc
Jimmy Hoffa
Frederick residents honor Vietnam troops with Christmas Star gifts
Letters from service members praise the Project Christmas Star effort led by the American Legion Auxiliary and Cub Scout Pack 276. Frederick volunteers gathered over 1300 pounds of gifts including cigarettes candy and toiletries, shipped from Fort Detrick to troops in Vietnam boosting morale during the holidays.
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Viet Nam
Frederick
Frank Collins
Danang
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Cub Scout Pack 276
Collins
Vietnam
United States
Julio
Civitan Club
Frederick Citizens
Sagner Inc
Margaret
Lewis
Fort Detrick
Air National Guard
Martinsburg
W. Va
U.S
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Frederik
Frederick Call
Market Street
Phroto
J. Rolfe
Mt. Olivet
All Saints Street
LBJ
General Assembly
By Mari
Anne Marie Gibbons
States
United States Marine Corps
F. J. Baker
Third Motor Transport Battalion
Third Marine Division
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