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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1965
Page
4
January unemployment fell for the third straight month to 48 percent the lowest since October 1957. Analysts note typical January rise due to holiday workers and cite steel inventories and auto demand as factors keeping jobs steady amid automation concerns and debates over anti poverty spending.
The Senate approves 5.2 million for 25 committee investigations this year while the House plans about 4 million, totaling over 9 million. Senator Ellender critiques “temporary” probes as long lived and costly but urges economy. investigations aim to inform legislation and may strengthen laws.
Department of Agriculture economists studied 1.587 million commercial farmers who market 80 percent of food and fiber. Top earners average over 20,000 in sales with net about 10,108 a year, 6 percent below urban parity. mid and low groups show far lower net incomes, while 2 million other farmers market 20 percent of output and many sell under 25 yearly. Congress to tailor policies separately for commercial and family farmers.
A Washington Today analysis argues that the United States will avoid a major Southeast Asia war, shaping peace talks from strength. It notes Red China faces decisive risks from Formosa and allied bases, while U S carriers could strike mainland targets if needed, and highlights Communist demonstrations as subversive tactics behind the scenes.
A historical view compares the Korea and Vietnam actions, noting MacArthur’s 1950s push to strike Manchuria, Truman’s opposition, and today’s belief among U.S. advisers that bombing North Vietnamese bases may invite Red Chinese intervention. It contrasts current policy with Johnson and Truman cautions against widening conflict.
Fifty years ago reports note Winston Churchill in the House of Commons signaling further Allied steps to curb the import of foodstuffs in neutral ships bound for Germany. The issue of roadwork near Monocacy and Urbana turnpike spurs a local bid to match funds for hill reduction while Hood College hosts a Renaissance lecture by Dr. Derendinger with an upcoming talk on Michelangelo.
Twenty years ago a decree placed most of Germany under martial law ordering military trial for those avoiding duties to the community. An unconfirmed Frederick garbage crew strike was followed by Mayor Gittinger stating an adjustment is being made. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Bowers visited New York City and returned. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Potter of Greenwich, Conn. and Mr. and Mrs Hammond Clary of West Patrick Street were reported traveling.
State Department and Pentagon officials weigh the impact of President Johnson's planned visit to the Soviet Union on Vietnam policy. Washington doubts whether a peace effort can hold if Vietnam worsens, and whether Johnson can strike a face-saving bargain without conceding in Hanoi.
Ray Cromley reports officials recall FDR's Yalta lessons and view President Johnson as confident in negotiating with the Kremlin. They fear he may overestimate Brezhnev Kosygin Mikoyan Podgorny Suslov and Folyansky while trusting Kennedy's breakthrough in U S relations as a mandate to push further.
A Frederick reader defends strong concern over South Viet Nam policy, challenging a staff writer and Mr Rowe's view that Frederick residents were unconcerned. The writer argues a poll would show deep worry and interest in the nation's wartime commitments, citing past costs and lives.
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