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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1961

Page

5

Health Plan For Aged Introduced

Washington AP report on Kennedy administration health insurance for the aged. The bill, introduced in the House by Rep. Cecil R. King, would start hospital benefits Oct 1 1962 and nursing home services the next year, financed by higher Social Security taxes and a raised wage base. Senate rival plans and committee dynamics are noted.

Washington Kennedy House Ways and Means Committee Congress Mills Cecil R. King California Ways and Means Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Senate Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m Massachusets Jacob K. Javits RNY GOP Javiry Sam Rayburn D-Tex Lyndon B Johnson American Medical Association Imany

Flyers Case Is Postponed In Brace Trial

The case of Capt. Ernest Gary Brace a Marine flier charged by the FBI with destroying a government trainer plane was postponed to February 20 by U S Commissioner Stanley King. Brace a 11 year Marine veteran disappeared after his Jan 3 plane crash near Cambridge Maryland. The FBI said Brace admitted he vanished due to financial difficulties and had obtained a $50 000 life insurance policy before leaving Quantico Virginia.

Alexandria Ernest Gary Brace FBI U. S Stanley King John K. Hargrove U.S Baltimore Brace Cambridge Maryland Race Quantico

C and O buying railway stock in Western Maryland

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway reports buying at least seven percent of Western Maryland voting stock as part of a stock exchange push toward affiliation and possible merger with the Baltimore and Ohio. ICC approval and trust arrangements with Chase-Manhattan Bank govern the stock holding and future sale rights.

Baltimore Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Western Maryland Railway Baltimore Evening Sun C&o Western Maryland Stock Exchange Baltimore and Ohio Railroad John T. Ward Evening Sun B&o Maryland Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Chase-Manhattan Bank of New York

Deceptive Bridge Play Taught in Young Player Experience

A novice recounts a first big time bridge match against two experts. After a misread heart finesse, the opponent questions the bidder’s hand counting. The narrator explains counting to twelve before claiming tricks, noting impatience and the risk of overreaching.

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Sailor Surrenders After Maryland Murder Case

Seaman Second Class Donald Riefer surrendered to Philadelphia police claiming he escaped a Maryland jail after his wife Geraldine was shot in Port Deposit last October. He faces fugitive from justice charges and was jailed without bail. earlier he had been arrested near Williamsport for speeding. Police traced the case through Maryland authorities confirming the woman's death.

Philadelphia Maryland Donald Riefer Pennsylvania Geraldine Port Deposit Frank McGurk Riefer Cecil County Armand DiMarco Rochester John Coyle Williamsport

Anniversaries and historic battles listed for this date

The items recount 1862 Fort Donelson clash with 60 casualties and Foote wounded, 1912 Arizona statehood, 1950 Sino Soviet pact, 1960 AFL CIO plan. Also notes Frederick Douglass born 1817 and his early life and career.

A. H. Foote Fort Donelson Tenn Foote Congress Department of Commerce and Labor George B. Corteivou New York City Arizona U. S. T. Corps Lloyd R. Fredenhall Kasserine Pass Rommel Afrika Corps Soviet Russia Bal Harbour Fla Afl-Cio Executive Council Frederick Douglass Tuckahoe Douglass Baltimore Boston New Bedford Mass Rochester N. Y

Notable 19th Century Figures and Births Highlighted

The article recalls Frederick Douglass as a Civil War veteran, minister to Haiti, and a major abolitionist leader who died in Washington on February 20, 1895. It also notes Winfield Scott Hancock born in Montgomery Square Pennsylvania, his Civil War service, and death on Governors Island New York February 9, 1836. Today’s birthdays include Jack Benny born in Waukegan Illinois, Arthur Hollis Edens of Duke University, Edward Theodore McCormick of the American Stock Exchange, and James Albert Pike, bishop of California.

U. S Haiti Douglass Washington, D. C Winfield Scott Hancock Montgomery Square West Point Kansas Hancock Williamsburg Antietam Gettysburg Governors Island XN. Y Jack Benny Waukegan Arthur Hollis Edens Duke University Willow Grove Tenn Edward Theodore McCormick American Stock Exchange Phoenix Ariz James Albert Pike California Oklahoma City

Amateur wills spark court challenges across ages

An elderly reader notes that many seniors write their own wills to save lawyers fees. A wealthy California man proved the danger as his self drafted will faced legal challenges. His sole heir, a financially secure granddaughter, stands to inherit despite his efforts.

California Ray Henry Massachusetts Ave

Television star Clark expands into dramatic film role

Bernard Gavzer writes on Dick Clark shedding the cheerful TV persona for a serious dramatic turn in The Young Doctors filming with Ben Gazzara and Fredric March. Clark discusses acting range, future career hopes, and the contrast between his TV personality and film characters.

Bernard Gavzer Cynthia Lowry New York Abc-Tv Dick Clark Clark Manhattan General Hospital Ben Gazzara Fredric March Ina Balin Gazzara America Spencer Tracy

In Memoriam Obituaries and Remembrance Notes

In loving memory of George E Long who died a year ago February 14 1969. Also memorials for Mary Woodward eight years dead February 12 1953. Remembrances from daughters grandchildren and family. Devoted notes from Mrs Evelyn Burnett Mrs Carrie Rose Mrs Elizabeth Bowie and Olive Garner reflecting on loss and love.

Long George E. Long Woodward Mary Woodward Carrie Rose Elizabeth Bowie Davis Gladys Jane

Local Mentions Jackpot Nite Dance and Winter Clearance

A Frederick area sale advertises Jackpot Nite Dance on Tuesday February 4 with an $80 jackpot and door prize at AMVETS CLUB. The Parson’s building lists half price on coats and subs, plus a junk sale at AW Junk In Any Quantity with multiple receiving locations. Furniture, Philco appliances, space heaters, and home goods are promoted with easy payment plans from G and R Merchandise Mart and Patrick Sr. Ext.

G.i.’S Amvets Club Wo. Og Chapel Alley East 4Th St. Frederick Philco Elec Eanees Aloninum G & R Merchandise Mart W. Patrick Sr

Western Auto Store Sold. Local Notices Include Fridge and Banquet

The Western Auto Store at 316 N Market Frederick Md changes ownership to James Campbell on February 1 1961 with no liability for debts before that date. Weston Farms Knoxville Md advertises wholesale and retail beef and home freezer meat and custom work. Also notes optometrist Dr A R Remsberg Jr will be away February 6 to 15 and a GOP Club banquet with Senator George D Aiken on February 16 plus a Bam and Oyster Supper February 18 at St Timothy's Chapel. Also clearance of girls cotton dresses marked down.

Weston Farms, Inc Knoxville Maryland Brunswick Western Auto Market Street Frederick James Campbell Campbell A. R. Remsberg Jr Washington’s GOP Club Frederick County West Frederick Jr. High School George D. Aiken Mehr F. Wachter and Son

Parson's Manages Shortages On Fabrics And Notices

Lot woolen skirt lengths sold out quickly at $1.39. Cotton printed fabrics now 39 cents per yard. Quarterly Citizens Truck Co meeting announced for Tuesday February 14 at 7 p.m. Nomination of directors, refreshments. Charles E. Troxell secretary. Also listing used plumbing and heating items from Weil Brothers Inc with quick sale pricing.

North Market St Citizens Truck CO Charles E. Troxell Mbs Weil Brothers. Inc Frederick, Md

Tax Bills Erroneously Mailed In Frederick City

City Treasurer Louis E. Eichelberger notes 1961 Frederick City Tax Bills sent without the Discount and Interest Schedule or with the Schedule attached remain eligible for a 2 percent February discount and a 1 percent March discount if paid timely.

Frederick City Louis E. Eichelberger

Lime Kiln community notes and obituaries brief

Lime Kiln correspondent reports church services discontinued due to bad weather. Local birthdays this month include Mrs. Vernie McDonald Mrs. Henry Baugher Miss Ruth Ann Spring Ola A Cook and Mrs. Charles Brosius. Edith Holt Bloodgood 36 and Francis A McAdam 58 died in St Petersburg and Detroit respectively with brief biographical notes.

Mu M. Carter Methodist Church Vernie McDonald Henry Baugher Ruth Ann Spring Ola A. Cook Charles Brosius Dorothy Woods Nancy Frederick Buster Glover Kenny Fort Leonard Wood John Green Woods Patricia Hausler Pamela Aurora W.a John Foster J. M. Johnson Buckeystown Johnson Edith H. Bloodgood ST. Petersburg, Fla Edith Holt Bloodgood Winifred New York Association For the Blind Lighthouse New York City St. Petersburg Baltimore Francis A. McAdam Detroit API Huron Portland Cement Co Newport

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