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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1964
Page
1
Frederick County experienced a wet start to 1964 with 3.42 inches in January and 161 inches rainfall from a Thursday storm. Official totals highlight a shift from last year’s drought, noting November’s heavy rain and December’s surge, while counting the fewest rainy days on record and a notable January snow event.
In Los Angeles the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers previews spring fashion. Suits and shirts will stretch to fit slim or paunchy builds, with light bright colors, bold plaids, iridescent fabrics, and drip dry materials. Stretch shirts, self belted slacks, and washable shoes are noted.
Local firemen from the Junior Fire Company along with the Citizens and Uniteds rushed to 16 West Sixth Street at 12 10 p m today after a short in the main electrical cable caused a small fire. The incident caused little damage. In other news the Civil Aeronautics Board denied an immediate hearing for Montgomery Air Charter Services on its Washington to Cumberland route application.
Frederick Memorial Hospital cited Charles E. Muller Jr. and Jerry W. Hamrick for first aid at an accident scene on U. S. 15 and assisting in surgery that saved a 51-year-old Washington man. The two men stopped severe bleeding, aided in the operating room, and served as circulating nurses under Dr. Melvin E. Lea.
Representatives of Potomac Edison Co presented to the Board of County Commissioners on the cost advantages of heating public schools with electricity. They cited lower installation, maintenance, and operating costs and noted that electrically heated schools average about 14 dollars per square foot. The discussion included regional totals, and officials emphasized considering both initial construction costs and long term operating savings. The Woodfield Elementary School in Damascus is the only nearby school heated electrically, with other examples cited in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Mount Saint Marys College sociology instructor William R. Tash begins a two year leave to join a Catholic University study on deafness. The project, started in Frederick and expanding to Frederick County, will survey what hearing people know about the condition and will include Baltimore regions next year. Tash holds degrees from St John’s Brooklyn and Catholic University and has lectured at St Joseph College.
Harpers Ferry West Virginia AP reports the John Brown Distilling Co will begin operations in April as the first licensed distillery since prohibition. It will produce gin vodka and bottle scotch bourbon, with initial output of 1000 cases weekly by May and about 12 hires, rising to 3000 cases and 30 workers later. Jerome Radosh and Peter Chakmakian are controlling interests from Washington.
A group of delegates led by Maurice Weidemeyer proposed a Maryland state lottery to raise at least 10 million dollars in its first year with potential up to 50 million. The plan would be run by a four member state commission, with profits split among the general fund education and counties and Baltimore City. Governor Tawes opposes lottery plans.
Gov. Tawes urged a bill to guarantee civilian jobs for Maryland National Guardsmen called to active duty, with reinstatement to their regular or equivalent roles and pay. A second bill would raise private pay from 3.32 to 10 daily. Major General Reckord noted few Guardsmen lost employment, though some employers worry about long holds.
The Western Maryland sections reported 4% inches of fresh snow today with heavier deposits around Frostburg in Allegany County and Oakland at 2% inches. Hagerstown measured half an inch as roads west of Frostburg turned slushy. The forecast predicted afternoon highs from the high 20s west to the low 50s east. The Japanese cabinet approved a 1964 trade program with the Soviet Union worth 272 million dollars.
Judge Leon Henrick declared a mistrial in Byron De La Beckwith's murder case after the all white jury deadlocked on Medgar Evers's killing. Beckwith, a Greenwood fertilizer salesman, faced charges tied to the civil rights leader's death. Retrial date not set. next circuit term opens in March. Spectators faced searches amid heavy police guard.
State's Attorney Robert S Rothenhoefer sought jury trials for all defendants arrested in the February 1 city and county gambling raid. Magistrate Stanley Y Bennett granted the request as the bond set at 500 per defendant and 1000 for Clifton Burns. Thirty suspects were rounded up in the county-wide operation suspending pinball and other gaming machines. In separate action, Richard J W. Wimer of Lancaster, Pa., was convicted of driving while intoxicated and jailed 90 days with a 250 fine. he was acquitted of reckless driving after arrest on U S 40 by Trooper Gordon H. Smith.
In New York trading, the stock market flirted with a new high as select blue chips helped lift the averages. Activity was moderate with gains widening, signaling continued investor confidence despite tempered volume.
Area 10 Association meeting set for Tuesday at 8 pm in the Evangelical Lutheran Church East Church street. Delegates from Carroll County towns New Windsor Taneytown Mt. Airy join volunteers to elect council reps and approve a new organizational plan proposed by Mrs. Klein. George Barthel Braddock Heights reports on the recent Girl Scout national convention. Steering committee members include Mrs. Culwell Taneytown Mrs. Fair Mount Airy Mrs. Wastler and Mrs. Yost.
Annapolis sources say the State Roads Commission favors building a parallel second Chesapeake Bay bridge. Expect a formal recommendation to the governor and legislature later this month.
President Johnson and top military and diplomatic aides met nearly two hours to study possible U S steps in response to Cuba cutting water to Guantanamo. A 4 30 p m session was planned as officials consider actions tied to four Cuban fishing vessels seized near Florida and the water cutoff dispute.
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