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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1961
Page
9
Washington reports the shift from human labor to machines in U S farms. Horse and mule use has plummeted from over 25 million head three decades ago to about three million last year, while farm employment fell from peaks to around 7.1 million in 1960 and is projected to dip further. By 1970 employment may dip below four million as tractors and mechanization drive output and farm sizes increase.
Legislative highlights show a bill to raise legal driving age from 16 to 18 gets another hearing after backing by the Maryland Association of Insurance Agents. Allegany delegates seek to restore two resident judges on the Fourth Judicial Circuit including Allegany County and demand election by local voters. A request was filed to seek a commemorative postal stamp for Sen. Millard E. Tyson and to waive the 25 year dead rule.
Glen L. Moser, a key government witness, said he would like to collect the $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Melvin Davis Rees Jr, the Jackson kidnapping case. He added he would then head to Florida to forget the affair after Rees was convicted in Baltimore for kidnapping Mrs Mildred Jackson and her daughter Susan, who were found slain.
The Pentagon is reassessing U S defense with McNamara at the helm. Early proposals emphasize strong warning, counterstrike readiness, underground bomb shelters, unified decision making, and heavy investment in basic research and satellites.
The Washington County Liquor Board asks Maryland legislators to ease Sunday sales restrictions from clubs to wider venues, allow beer sales at groceries for off premises, permit beer in bowling alleys, and grant two $100 daily licenses for the Hagerstown Fair. They also seek higher license fees and a broad rate increase.
Rep Richard E Lankford of Maryland on a Ft Meade lunch speech urged the Army receive at least 1 billion dollars in additional funds to speed weapon development and reduce the lag before large scale troop deployment. He warned troops could have older less effective gear without rapid modernization. He favored a concentrated push to accelerate several key weapons.
President Kennedy and Australian Prime Minister Menzies pledged U N support after a White House meeting. They deplored attempts to blame the United Nations for Congo turmoil, backed Laotian king Savang Vatthana’s peace plan, urged continued disarmament, and reaffirmed ANZUS and Southeast Asia commitments.
Several local businessmen are slated to attend a statewide export seminar in Baltimore on March 22. The event, arranged with the U S Department of Commerce and the National Export Expansion Committee, is co sponsored by the Baltimore Association of Commerce and the Maryland Port Authority at the Emerson Hotel.
H Club members gathered at Janice and Susan pitha village near Unionville for a lunch meeting. Rebecca Klein reported on the County Council meeting while plans were discussed to entertain the Singanore Grange. A bowling party was planned for the near future and members were served refreshments at the close.
The Heart Fund Drive enlists volunteers across Frederick County for Heart Sunday called by area chairs and local clubs. Listing includes Braddock area Ro bert Stansfield district chairs and numerous ladies and gentlemen from Braddock Hills Knoxville Petersville Unionville and other communities coordinating with American Legion Steadman Keenan Post 96 and Scout troops.
A lengthy list names district chairmen and members across Middletown Myersville Catoctin New Market Thurmont Emmitsburg Saboliasville Tuscarora Walkersville and other towns. Included are Jay O Day Howard Sullivan Mrs. Francis Bidinger and many others serving as district and area chairs with numerous assistants.
Four Saint Joseph College home economics majors joined a study tour in New York City to observe home economist roles and consumer responsibility. The Sears Roebuck Foundation sponsored the Leadership Seminar with instructor Mrs. Joan Dillon leading the Saint Joseph College group.
Fragmentary text from Geneva notes a puzzle or event about a flag and Bee band presence. No clear names, dates, or full actions are readable to confirm specifics of location or participants.
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