Local Letters Urge Prayer in Schools Amendment
A Frederick County reader condemns the removal of prayers from public schools and urges action to pass a constitutional amendment recognizing God in education. He cites Northwest Ordinance 1787 and calls readers to write to Rep. Mathias and Sen. Beall, stressing moral values and a religious vision for schooling.
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the News
Supreme Court
Congress
Charles Mathias
J. Glenn Beall
Washington, D. C
Michael G. Milulia SR
RFD
Frederick, Md
Dee
Obsolete Military Installations Face Closure Push
President Johnson presses to end obsolescent bases while lawmakers resist. He has not backed down from closing 33 installations since November 22, but congressional protests halt further closings this year. Shipyard cuts were postponed due to strong outcry from affected states and districts.
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Johnson
Congress
Boston
Philadelphia
Vallejo
Mare Island
Calif
Continental United States
Bremerton
Wash
San Francisco
Long Beach Calif
Portsmouth
N. H
Brooklyn
Charleston
S. C
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
San Diego
Latin America pledges fund for Kennedy Library at Harvard
Venezuela pledges 100000 toward the Kennedy Library at Harvard to house President Kennedy papers. Mexico and Puerto Rico indicate similar sums. Latin American nations expected to contribute at least 1 million of a 6 million fund honoring Kennedy's hemispheric relations efforts.
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Kennedy
Harvard University
Venezuela
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Letters Urge Action Against Civil Rights Bill
A farmer writer attacks a proposed Civil Rights law, arguing it would expand federal control over hiring, firing, joining groups, and agricultural sales. He warns the bill would dictate tenant rights and whom farmers can lease to, expressing concerns over loss of personal and local authority.
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Frederick County
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
The
Agriculture Marketing Service
Commodity Credit Corporation
Federal
Farm Credit Banks
Farm Credit Administration
Rural Electrification Administration
Forestry Service
Merhle H. Duvall
Walkersville
America
House of Representatives
Tax Anticipation Bills To Be Issued
Washington AP reports the Treasury will issue 2.5 billion five month tax anticipation bills on Jan 15 to replace the year bills maturing that day. Further offerings in January are not decided while cash position and tax receipts are reassessed. The bills may be used for payment of income taxes due June 15.
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Washington
Treasury
Turkish Red Crescent Sets Up Blood Bank for Turkish Cypriots
In Ankara the Turkish Red Crescent launches a blood bank for Turkish Cypriots and arranges 150 tons of food to be flown to the island to accompany relief efforts.
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Turkish Blood Bank
Ankara
Turkey
The
Turkish Red Crescent
Red Cross
Sickness Notes From Frederick Memorial Hospital
Among the sick Mrs. Amy E Hoffman of Rockwell Terrace remains a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital where she is slowly improving. Mrs. Stanley Michael of Winchester Street has entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Mr. James E Kearfott of Brunswick, a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital is reported in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Marshall Murray, discharged two weeks ago after an automobile accident, has been readmitted for medical reasons.
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Amy E. Hoffman
Rockwell Terrace
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Stanley Michael
Winchester Street
James E. Kearfott
Brunswick
Marshall Murray
Barnhouse Announces Birth Of First Child Patrick Eugene
Mr and Mrs Maurice Eugene Barnhouse Jr of Rosemont announce the birth of their first child a son Patrick Eugene on December 30 at Loudoun Hospital Leesburg Va Mrs Barnhouse is formerly Myra Merchant Mother and baby to their home on Friday Also notes on other local families New Years dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Clark Kline Monrovia with many relatives in attendance
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Maurice Eugene Barnhouse Jr
Rosemont
Patrick Eugene
Loudoun Hospital
Leesburg
Barnhouse
Myra Merchant
Charles A. Opel
Bethesda
Pennsylvania Hotel
St. Petersburg
Fla
Harry 0. Smith
Walkersville
Miami
Naples
University of Miami
Coral Gables
Florida
Clark Kline
Monrovia
Deborah and Clark Jr
George Ketterman
Ray
George Sier
Bonnie
George Jr
Kathryn Kline
Thomas Kline
Mickey
Pearl
Donald Kline
Donna
Freddie
Kathy
Roland Sier
Donald Wilson
Brenda
William Wilson
Lester Fritz
Randy
Gregory
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files 1914
Water use fell after meters were installed on ten large consumers. Charles P Hiteshew formerly with Chesapeake and Potomac Telegraph Co has joined Ideal Garage Co as assistant manager and salesman. An open well under the City Opera House cellar risks entry. water superintendent Burck narrowly avoided a fall and the well will be covered. Frederick county aims to abolish the Board of Charities and Correction, road supervision, and the fee system, adopting straight salaries. Vernon Smith brings milk to Lewistown and ships it via Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co to Frederick. Grove and Wolfe travel by auto through snow three to five inches deep from Cumberland to Frederick without mishap. The three new book typewriters arrive for the Court House clerk’s office.
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News-Post
Burch
Charles P. Hiteshew
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Ideal Garage Co
City Opera House
Burck
Fraley
Democratic Party
Frederick County
General Assembly
Board of Charities and Correction
Vernon Smith
Lewistown
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co
Frederick
John H. Grove
William V. Wolfe
Cumberland
Court House
Highway tieups from rain cause bridge damage
Twenty years ago The News-Post reports rainfall halted traffic then restored. Heavy precipitation damaged Jug Bridge project center span framing, mud slicks hit M J Grove Lime Co as water receded. A flock of geese spooked by confusing lights landed at farmer Austin Younkins’ yard. Jan Masaryk warned Hitler may not live to stand trial, possibly by German action or suicide. Junior Fire Co reelects Lewis Dertzbaugh president with W Bartgis Storm named as United secretary.
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M.J. Grove Lime Co
Jug Bridge
Austin Younkins
Ballenger Creek
Jan Masaryk
Adolf Hitler
Junior Fire CO
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Uniteds
W. Bartgis Storm
Youth and New Year Reflections on Hope and Duty
An editorial voice urges that youth is a state of mind, not age, and that enthusiasm fades unless driven by purpose. It ties this to New Year optimism, Christmas generosity, and a call for renewed duty to country, neighbors, and shared values, capping with a prayer for national guidance.
C&P Plans Major Expenditures
The board of directors of the phone Company of Maryland approved nearly 78 million in 1963 authorizations. The December 30 meeting alone authorized over 8.3 million for statewide facilities expansion. They approved 215 thousand to add long distance lines in Baltimore and 278 thousand for Glen Burnie outside wire and cable. Western Maryland will receive 113 thousand to replace wire with cable to improve service and reduce storm damage.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Maryland
L. Mercer Smith
Baltimore
A.t.&t. Company
C.&p
Glen Burnie
Northwest
Exchange
Oakland Exchange
Fire Explosion Leaves Families Hospitalized
Mrs. Florence King remained in critical condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a Christmas Eve explosion that burned the King residence and caused the collapse of the Davis home across the street. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Davis were reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Florence King
Henry King
East Fifth Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John C. Davis
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kings
Mexico US abolish fees for tourist cards and visas
Mexico will issue 30 day tourist cards free and the United States will issue multi entry visas free for up to one year. The U S Embassy announced the fee removal applies to certain tourist documents and visas.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
U. S
Convicts Umpiring Little League Aims at Parole Readiness
VACAVILLE California AP a one year program by the California Department of Corrections tests violent criminals as Little League umpires to toughen temper and judgment for parole. Program director Werner J Einstadter says the role is unforgiving and no decision pleases everyone. Umpires face stress and isolation with no friends to back their calls, shaping readjustment to society.
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Vacaville
Calif
California Department of Corrections
Werner J. Einstadter
Eddie Fisher to start divorce action in Mexico
In Puerto Vallarta a Mexican judge predicted Eddie Fisher would begin divorce proceedings with Elizabeth Taylor by today or Monday, potentially clearing the path to a marriage by mid month. Richard Burton and Taylor remained secluded at their villa and did not comment.
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Sybil Burton
Eddie Fisher
Elizabeth Taylor
Miss Taylor
Sybil
Richard Burton
Arcadio Estrada Quinones
Estrada
Burton
Fisher
Deaths and funeral notices from Frederick area
Obituaries for Mrs. Annie May Corun and six children with extensive survivor lists. Infant Richard Lee Flynn dies in Germantown with funeral plans in Damascus. Harry Edward Goodman, 67, dies at Veterans Hospital Martinsburg. Mrs. Florence L. Huff, 62, dies at Springfield State Hospital. Henry Travers Jones, 81, Poolesville, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital with services in Barnesville. Mrs. Dorothy Rose Jones, 36, Baltimore, dies of cerebral hemorrhage with services in Beech or nearby. Funeral home notices list call times and burial arrangements.
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Richard Lee Flynn
Bernard R
Frances M. Flynn
Germantown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Tony Ray
Claude Pickett
Laytonsville
Helen Flynn
Woodfield
James Pickett
Mt. Airy
Ralph Bowers
Ada E. Flynn
Union Bridge
Olin L. Molesworth
Damascus
Howard Chapel
Long Corner
Harry Edward Goodman
Middle Street
Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Reddy
Florence Gene Goodman
Sophie Mitchell Goodman
Harry J. Goodman
Edward McElroy
Richard Hamilton
Washington
James T. Hamilton
U. S. Army
Georgia
Hicks
Fairview Cemetery
Henry T. Jones
Henry Travers Jones
Poolesville
William T
Alice Jones
Sara Wade
Lena Brewer
Glen Burnie
Mary Lyles
Silver Spring
William T. Jones
Hiltons Funeral Home
Barnesville
St. Mary’s Church
Church
Charles Jones
Dorothy Rose Jones
Cub Hill Road
Baltimore
Union Memorial Hospital
Manheim
Guy and
Iea Shatler
Charles Elward Jones
Charles Jr
Thelma Yeatman
Robert
Willard Shaffer
Lynn Shaffer
Marjorie
Obituary notices for Lackey and Staub residents
Matthew T Lackey 75 retired farmer died at home near Taneytown after an extended illness. He is survived by wife Mary Haynes Lackey and three brothers. Burial planned in Mt Herman Cemetery Bassett Va after funeral at Piney Creek Church. Milton F Staub 86 Creagerstown died at Springfield Hospital. Survived by two sons Daniel Tipp City OH William Westminster, daughter Etta Maye Zoerb, sister Mrs David Martin, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont Sunday at 3 PM with interment in Creagerstown Cemetery.
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Norman Huff
Florence L. Huff
New Windsor
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
George and
Catherine Sherfey Boblitz
Herman Boblitz
New Market
Charles Boblitz
Baltimore
Wilson Boblitz
Detroit
Mich
Benjamin "Boblitz
Helen Hatfield
Little Funeral Hore
Littlestown
Reginald C. Cecil
Stone Chapel Church
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Robert Huff
William Hatfield
David Stine
Joseph Stine
Matthew T. Lackey
Matthew Taylor Lackey
Sells Mills Road
Taneytown
Patrick County
Crawford
Martha Sneed Lackey
Mary Haynes Lackey
Charles Lackey
Union Bridge
Jack
Henry
Stuart
Piney Creek Church of the Brethren
D. D. Hartzler and Sons
Piney Creek Church
Warren Eshback
Mt. Herman
Bassett
Milton F. Staub
Creagerstown
Springfield Hospital
David and
Cassandra Grushon Staub
Dan“iel D. Staub
Tipp City
Ohio
William P. Staub
Westminster
Etta Maye Zoerb
Lewistown
David Martin
Ladiesburg
Creager Funeral Home
Thurmont
Elmer R. Andrews
Creagerstown Cemetery
Funeral services and interments for local residents
Funeral services for Grover C. Broadwater husband of Celia S. Broadwater and noted Ft. Detrick biologist were held at 2 p.m. at 1201 North Market Street with Rev. Robert F. Woodward officiating. Final services will be in Salem West Virginia with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Also noted are services for Mrs. Sarah E. Pearl widow of John Wesley Pearl at 11 a.m. from 106 East Church Street with interment in Lalbetan Cemetery Jefferson. and for Clarence C. Rice of Middletown with services at Gladhill Funeral Home Middletown and interment in Lutheran Cemetery.
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Lewis Corun
Annie May Corun
West South Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Jefferson
Martinee
Mary Jane Pearl
Clinton J. Corun
Vance B. Corun
A Point W. Va
Howard C Corun
Frederick
Floyd ‘Lewis ‘Corun
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Myrtle Ruthvin
Lutheran Cemetery
Maryland
M. R. Etchison and Son
Grover C. Broadwater
Celia S. Broadwater
Woodsboro
Ft. Detrick
North Market Street
Robert F. Woodward
First Baptist Church
Harretts
Salem
West Virginia
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Robert E. Dailey and Son
Sarah E. Pearl
John Wesley Pearl
East Church Street
Eugene W. Young
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Donald Fadeley
Robert Keeney
F. R. Smith, Jr
A W. Coran
Lalbetan
M. Etchison & Son
Clarence C. Rice
Middletown
Gladhill
J. Paul Seltzer
Charles and
Dorsey Rice
Charles King
David Kifer
Carroll Boyer
Lee Gordon
Huge Human Tide Pours Through Wall
In Berlin today a massive flow of people moved through the Berlin Wall as the Communist concession allowing holiday visits to the East sector neared its end. By noon, over 100,000 travelers had passed control points, per the German news agency office.
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Berlin
Berlin Wall
Service Academy Interview Board Meets in Rockville
The Service Academy Interview Board selected by Congressman Charles McC. Matthias Jr. met at 10 15 am in Rockville to screen 37 Maryland Sixth District candidates for Federal Service Academies. The group includes Dr. Charles H. Conley Paul Banfield Col Elmer Munshower Willard Hawkins J W Jamison Rear Admiral Ramsey Carroll Morgan Randolph Millbholland H D Leland and Omer Kaylor Jr. Also to interview two Merchant Marine Academy candidates.
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Service Academy
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Charles H. Conley
This City
Paul L. Banfield
Landon School
Bethesda
Elmer F. Munshower
Willard L. Hawkins
Garrett County Schools
Oakland
J. W. Jamison
Hagerstown
Donald J. Ramsey
Washington
Carroll Morgan
Randolph Millbholland
Cumberland
H. D. Leland
Rockville
Omer T. Kaylor Jr
Maryland
Merchant Marine Academy
Charlesville Homemakers Club December Meeting Recap
The Charlesville Homemakers Club met Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Charles Putman’s home with Miss Kath leen Putman as co host. Ten members and two guests attended. The president Mrs. Raymond Ford led a business session, new program books were issued, and Pennies for Friendship funds were collected. Christmas carols readings and cards were shared. the gift box prize went to Mrs. Wesley Wachter. The next gathering is January 27 at 1:36 p.m. at Mrs. Adel Andersen’s home with Mrs. Howard Barker as co host.
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Charlesville Club
Charlesville Homemakers Club
Charles Putman
Kathleen Putman
Raymond Ford
Emmett Shafer
Daniel Fout
Harry Staley
William King
Wesley Wachter
Adel Andersen
Howard Barker
December 4-H meeting sparks gift wrap demo and party
The Lewisdale 4-H Club gathered at Mountain View Church Hall on December 21. Judy Glaze and Mary Jane Arnold demonstrated Christmas gift wrapping with varied bows. A Christmas party followed with games, prizes, and refreshments. January’s meeting is set for Brenda Day’s home. Radiocarbon dating near L Anse aux Meadows suggests Viking activity around 1000 A.D.
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Lewisdale
Mountain View Church Hall
Judy Glaze
Mary Jane Arnold
Brenda Day
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C&p
Little League
Eddie
FBI
Dundalk Marine Terminal
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Moreland Memorial Cemetery
Service Academy Board
Homemakers
L'Anse Aux Meadows
Newfoundland
Leif Ericson
Greenland
North America
Nunsepaor
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