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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1969
Page
2
Frederick businessmen and black community representatives met to condemn racial housing discrimination and substandard housing. They urged stronger open housing laws, better financing access, and immediate action to recruit black professionals and improve living conditions in Frederick.
A look at campaign spending shows Republicans outspent Democrats three to one in the national race, yet the outcome split with a GOP White House and a Democratic Congress. Federal reporting covers interstate committees, not intrastate groups, with many loopholes limiting clarity on totals.
The piece notes widespread European unrest as the iron curtain tightens amid Soviet fears of revolt in Czechoslovakia. It cites student and worker protests in France, austerity in Britain, and separatist movements in Ireland Scotland Wales, while contrasting Western resolve with Eastern repression. It ends with a quirky aside on Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Washington argues that a complete end to hostilities in 1969 is unlikely. Expect a measured US pullout with 100000 to 150000 leaving in 1969 and continued force into 1970 to deter violations of any peace accord. Henry Kissinger warns against unilateral schemes and favors an international process with mixed commissions and some US presence.
The article notes Mao Zedong proposals to resume stalled Geneva Warsaw discussions may hint at a broader shift toward better U S China relations. It discusses Beijing seeking Western allies amid Cold War tensions, insistence on Taiwan, Bandung five principles, and potential naval bases while wary of Soviet actions.
Fifty years ago a unit of Battery FP from Frederick County was en route home from France and expected to dock by midJanuary. Maryland White Plymouth Rock Club formed at New Year’s Day meeting in Frederick to promote this breed. Roger W. Molesworthtoll, near Monrovia, returned from overseas service in France, awaiting discharge due to gas exposure. A Parents Association formed at Bay High School after an intersociety oratorical contest. In 1949 the Retail Merchants Council backed a statewide Retail Merchants Council. The New Year’s Eve Ball of the Carpetin Club drew 210 attendees, a county basketball game saw Frederick YMCA beat Middletown 42 to 11, and a Peoples Court hearing concerned alleged damage at Frederick Municipal Airport.
Joe Eisenhauer reflects on passing year and future opportunities. Maryland Municipal League President E Michael Roll thanks John Derr for leadership. praises council dedication and ongoing improvements in state municipal governance.
A reader quiz asks how many Medals of Honor had been awarded for Vietnam as of May 1968 and notes 27. It links the term dandelion to lion’s tooth from French dent de lion. It questions the nation’s only federal health resort, Hot Springs National Park, Ark. and references a missile name with garbled text.
A garbled column hints at a sales chief threatening to fire Tus men unless they begin to Werner at andeas. A man whose wife fears nothing for the New Year's masquerade is noted as the evening sensation. The piece also mocks New Year resolutions and odd typos cloud the rest.
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