The Vanishing Library at Frederick County Artz Library
The C Burr Artz Library, once a grand architectural town landmark, is described as a failing public service in an atomic age. Volunteers and librarian Miss Martha Reynolds protest chronic underfunding, inadequate staffing, dangerous accessibility issues, and severe space shortages that hinder service, urging the Board of County Commissioners to address a vanishing library crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
C. Burr Artz
Frederick County Library Department
Board of County Commissioners
Winchester
Winchester Hall
Martha Reynolds
C. Burr Artz Library
American Library Association
People’s University
Arts Library
Artz
Board of Education
Timely quotes from public figures on culture and policy
Ex Beatle John Lennon condemns the New Generation and hippie symbols while warning against fear. Dr. William Pecora of the USGS asserts Lake Erie remains biologically active with fish harvests rivaling the other Great Lakes. Hodgson and Hebert promise action and noise in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lennon
Lake Erie
William T. Pecora
U.S. Geological Survey
Great Lakes
Lessons On Faith and Temptation From Historic Quotes
A compact reader of devotional lines and a critique by Vemeel R. Boulware on inflation. The quotes span scripture from Psalms James to Bunyan and Fenelon, plus a political-economic claim about money and inflation.
Letters reflect local debates on jail TV, gun safety, education pay, labor views
A flood of reader letters discusses county spending on jail TV, calls for gun discharge regulations near homes, critiques the school system's Community Relations Director cost, and defends organized labor. Authors cite personal experience and advocacy, urging officials to act on public safety, staffing, and labor gains.
Build to Curb Quake Effects
Scientists say accurate earthquake predictions may be possible in 10 to 20 years but cannot avert disaster if structures on quake prone land remain. Most damage comes from postquake fires and aftershocks. stricter building codes and land-use planning are key. The Los Angeles quake underscores this, as does Bakersfield 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Bakersfield
Caltech
Stewart Smith
Doctor H V Marchetti Robbed En Route To Harding Inauguration
From February 27 1921 files a Columbus surgeon Dr H V Marchetti was robbed of 750 dollars on the State road near Funkstown while en route to President-elect Harding's inauguration. He paused for a man whose car hood was up and appeared in trouble. the man then robbed him. Also noted Brandenburg Miss Grace Brandenburg long-time Frick Company stenographer entered Frederick City Hospital for three-year nursing training, a Frederick County native born in Lantz. The Star announces an upcoming film program featuring Double Adventure and Henpecked and Pecked Hens along with The Gun Runners fourth episode and a Pathe Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.V. Marchetti
Columbus
Ohio
Funkstown
Harding
Grace Brandenburg
Frick Company
Frederick City Hospital
Miss Brandenburg
Frederick County
Lantz
America
Anda Pathe
Frederick House of Delegates to ban Sunday alcohol sales
A bill will be introduced in the Frederick County House of Delegates to prohibit Sunday sales of intoxicants from 1 am to midnight, subject to a referendum. Delegate S Fenton Harris of Frederick is the author. Fourteen young women will receive caps at Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Frederick County
S. Fenton Harris
Frederick
Georgianna Houck Simmons
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Song sparrow and child guidance notes in Joe Eisenhauer’s Notebook
In this issue Joe Eisenhauer reflects on the song sparrow as a herald of spring, detailing its song, habits, diet, and appearance, followed by brief musings on child development from the “IF A CHILD LIVES” list. A closing letter from Robert R. Scharpf of Frederick County comments on labor achievements and responses to critics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Vanishing Library
SPAP
Secretary of Labor
James D. Hodgson
Edward Hebert
D-La
Armed Services Committee
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
John Bunyan
James
Francois Fenelon
Vemeel R. Boulware
Fred Warnken
Rocky Ridge, Md
Maryland
Larry R. Cain
Airy
Theda W. Marie
Vernon Avenue
James Gleason
Montgomery County
Nixon
White House
By Don Oakley
U.S. Forest Service Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
Golden Eagle
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
BOR
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
News-Post
RED Cross
Camp Detrick
Joe Eisenhauer
Song Sparrow
Silver Tongue
Bush Bird
Melody Maker
Ifa
P.S
Robert R. Scharpf
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