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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
4
Frederick County Planning Commission discusses subdivision regulations and the interpretation of a term used in development proposals. The commission aims to clarify rules affecting farming land and subdivision creation during a public meeting.
The piece suggests Fidel Castro timed water cutoffs to test U S reactions, likely ordered by Moscow. It warns of crises across Latin America from Brazil to Haiti, urging a strong long term U S policy rather than episodic responses to each flare up.
Attorney General Robert F Kennedy writes in a foreword that half of John F Kennedy’s days were spent in pain and praises courage as his brother’s defining virtue. He recalls their close partnership during JFK’s 34 months in the White House and a joking memory about a mosquito biting John Kennedy.
A reader replies to a February letter by authoritatively citing Title I Section 10 Article 66B and the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission on subdivision definitions. The exchange argues that selling a single lot triggers subdivision regulations when a new street may be required.
Delegate Nelson introduced a bill prohibiting sale of intoxicants within two miles of New Market school. New Market is dry, but advocates seek regulation to curb sales of beer and hard cider. The measure echoes the New London law enacted two years prior.
A rabies quarantine is in effect around Middletown and Bolivar after a known rabid dog bit several others west of Middletown. All dogs must be tied or penned 24 hours a day for three months. The report notes the Local Red Cross aided 1,620 home service cases and distributed $1,267.36 in 1943. The article also mentions a large Zeigler family journey from Bolivia and a Tokyo claim on the Truk attack.
Police report a noon collision at East Patrick and Carroll as Harold Schildt 36 Winchester Street and Virginia Hildebrand 27 RFD 6 Frederick each claimed the light was green. Schildt’s 1955 Buick suffered no damage while Hildebrand’s 1963 Chevrolet sustained $20 in damage. Officers Dietz and Phillips investigated. Pakistan negotiating a comprehensive trade pact with the Soviet Union Commerce Minister Wahid uz Zaman announced on Radio Pakistan.
South criticizes the hand after a failed cross ruff in a six bid. North points out that calmer play and safer side-suit management would have secured seven tricks. The lesson: think before you speak and bid within your contract.
Mr and Mrs Howard Wirts of South Market celebrate 37th wedding anniversary today. Sgt and Mrs David C Strine announce birth of son Michael Lee, with maternal grandparents Fred Smith and Banksia Drive and paternal Millicent Strine and Ivan C Strine. Mrs Rita Mae Smith and husband live in Orlando where Strine is stationed in the Air Force. J Russell Hargett of RFD 4 observes 50th anniversary. A Daniel Arnold of Brunswick quietly marked 25th anniversary. Amos Shafer of Middletown to celebrate 56th anniversary Thursday.
Among The Sick Mr. Frank Puch of Taney Apartments will quietly celebrate his 89th birthday Sunday. Mr. George E. Davis of West Fifth Street was admitted to University Hospital in Baltimore for observation. Mr. Carl V. Weakley of near Ceresville, manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co., is reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a surgical patient.
The Maryland Chapter of International Flying Farmers held its monthly meeting at the Town and Country Restaurant with members and families from Howard Harford Baltimore Montgomery and Frederick counties in attendance. Frederick county members included Mr and Mrs David H Young of Middletown. Guests were Richard Green manager pilot instructor at Frederick Municipal Airport Mrs Green and daughters Judy and April and Mr and Mrs Murray Rupp of Taneytown. Bruce Baty Towson president conducted a short session announcing the March meeting at Hinson Hangar Friendship International Airport Baltimore and the May 9 Fly-in at Shannon Airport Fredericksburg VA.
AP analysis explains how the Supreme Court has moved from avoiding the political thicket toward requiring equal representation in congressional and state legislative districts. It notes prior rulings, the Tennessee decision extending federal scrutiny, and the potential for courts to enforce reapportionment and for candidates to run at large until redistricting is completed.
The replica flag required 30 volunteers from the Baltimore Weavers Guild to hand weave 1,192,400 yards of bunting into 12 strips and 30 stars. The 42 by 30 foot banner used a restored 1790 loom for star fabric with wool from a Della mill donated for authentic dyeing. Final assembly begins in the State House Baltimore with American Legion auxiliary help and includes DAR members and others honoring late Mrs. Jesse B. Anders who began sewing the piece before illness.
The John Hay Whitney Foundation with the State Department and others expands the Visiting Lecturer Program for 1964-65. Participating colleges include Western Maryland College and National Taiwan University related sites. Lecturers at Mt St Mary’s St Joseph College and Western Maryland will also engage beyond classrooms. Deeds recorded show property transfers in Maryland including Mt. Pleasant area and Lewistown District. Paris public school employees strike for higher pay affecting heating and lunch duties. no school closures reported. UPI obituaries note Clifford L. Day of United Press International dying at 73. A new radio telescope in Puerto Rico targets ionosphere study for improved radio communications.
Maryland pavilion volunteers sew a 42 by 24 inch stripe and portions of two more for an 1814 American flag replica. Seated from left to right are Caroline Winebrewer, C Herbert Kreh, Alvin Crawford, Lewis Bowerman Jr., Edward N. Lassetter, Mildred G Suely, Charles Remsberg, Simon Koogle, Aimee Malone, Anna Brown and Arthur Levy.
Maryland lawmakers considered a warning label bill on cigarettes stating warning may cause lung cancer. Del. John Hardwicke and 21 others pushed tax exemption for college tuition and a mandatory seat belt law. Other measures include a permanent reapportionment bill and a ban on cross party candidacy after nomination.
Dr. Noran E Whartweg, 59, president of the Organization for Tropical Studies and a renowned reptiles authority, died Sunday after a two month illness in Ann Arbor Michigan.
A 40000 addition to Key Chevrolet Sales Inc on East Pat Street was completed and opened two weeks ago. Carlton L Molesworth Jr says the two story steel concrete block structure stretches to Carroll Creek and includes an open air showroom. The first floor houses body and paint service while used cars move through a production line. The 11000 square foot expansion spans 90 by 65 feet and employs about 52 people in sales and service.
Funeral services for Mrs. Floyd M. Bittle of Myersville were held Monday at 2 p m from the Bittle Funeral Home with Rev. William M Brown presiding. Pallbearers were E Cecil Keller J Edwin Falkenstein Clarence L Michael W Douglas Pyles Thomas L Fawley and W Meredith S Young. Interment followed at St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Myersville. Charles D Reddick service to be from Poolesville Methodist Memorial church on Wednesday replacing Hilton Funeral Home announcement.
Two obituary notices report the deaths of Lester M. Culler of Washington and Arnold Walker Weast of Johnsville. Culler died at Wheaton Nursing Home last Tuesday. funeral at Gawlers Chapel and burial in Rock Creek cemetery. Weast died Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a long illness. service at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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