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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1967
Page
1
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports more than 117600 in bad debts for the year ended June 30 1966. Net income was 54687 with operating expenses at 1789976. Dr Richard C Reynolds notes ER service scheduling issues and many nonemergency patients use the ER.
Frederick County fire board, the mayor, and the Board of Aldermen met to resolve issues over participation in the Central Fire Alarm system. County and city funds support different fire companies, raising concerns about control of equipment in a system approved by the county commissioners with funds allotted and a chief dispatcher hired.
House Speaker John W. McCormack told liberal Democrats he opposes moves to oust Rep. Adam Clayton Powell from Congress or from chairmanship of the Education and Labor Committee. The stance, relayed in a two hour meeting, deepens a rift among Powell critics.
New York trading activity shows continuing rally as the market moves higher in early dealings into the fourth session of the new year.
Frederick County Commissioners denied a claim by Dr. B O Thomas Jr that Montevue employees were overcharged for meals. They refused a rebate but suggested contacting Dr. Thomas to identify employees seeking refunds and amounts. The board explained deductions reflect a long term schedule, not fifty cents per meal, and pledged to inform Montevue staff of the correct schedule.
A head nurse and a licensed practical nurse were hired to replace resignations at Montevue County Home after a salary dispute. Ruth Crawford resigned over a $700 raise request. her replacement is Mrs. Charles W. Zang at $4,500 yearly. Mrs. Harrington, L P N, was hired at $3,156. Zang and Harrington bring varied hospital and convalescent home experience to the staff.
Frederick Cablevision Inc. asked to use municipally owned light poles to lay CATV cables in areas lacking private utility poles. About 20 poles would be involved with proposed $3 annual rent per pole. Mayor Derr urged study to avoid exclusivity as no CATV franchise had been granted. City Attorney Rollins to review lease terms.
A weatherman predicts more snow but no measurable accumulation. Snow is expected to begin tonight and change to rain by Saturday. Today’s high should reach 35 to 40 degrees, after Thursday’s 34 and a 21 degree low, with tonight’s low in the upper 20s and Saturday highs 38 to 45. No precipitation has fallen this month. normal January precipitation is 2.98 inches.
Frederick city officials consider rezoning 126 acres of the King Farm for business industrial and residential use. The request was referred to the planning commission for study and recommendation. Also, the county will fund half of a new land use plan for six square miles between Frederick and Feagaville at a cost of 2700 dollars with a draft in 30 days and final in 60 days.
The Frederick County Commissioners were asked to provide individual malpractice insurance for 18 public health nurses. Lloyd Fogle said $24 per person for three years with the state health department likely paying about half. The policy would cover $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident, with higher coverage possible for $2 per three years. The commission favored higher coverage if pursued and asked Fogle to explore group or existing policies.
Collins says Winchester Hall offices are adequate and moving would triple rent, funded entirely by taxpayers. He notes recent improvements and public satisfaction with current facilities, while other agencies plan to relocate to East Street this spring. The dispute follows a lack of coordination and a long history of lease changes affecting ASCS, SCS, FHA, and the State District Forester.
A wave of strikes and threatened walkouts hits schools and hospitals across several cities. Chicago teachers strike for higher wages and shorter hours, threatening closure of 550 public schools. Camden orders teachers back to work as salary hikes are sought. Cleveland Education Association strikes loom, while Youngstown Hospital faces court action over pickets. Harlem Hospital staff threaten action over reinstatement of a colleague, with doctors joining. New York gravediggers strike entering a fourth day as Jewish cemeteries press on with rapid burial practices.
U S Air Force pilots shot down two MIG21s over North Vietnam bringing the week’s total to nine. The engagements occurred 30 miles northwest of Hanoi in MIG Valley. One MIG was forced into an uncontrollable spin, another fell to an air-to-air missile. No American planes were lost. A Phantom jet went down near Hanoi but crew were rescued within nine minutes. Ground fighting near Saigon continued with several Viet Cong casualties reported in separate actions 26 miles northwest of Saigon and 42 miles southwest in the Mekong Delta. Government troops claimed 49 Viet Cong killed across three actions.
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI urged leaders of China to engage the Roman Catholic Church in peace talks over Vietnam. He spoke at St Peter’s Basilica appealing for mediation while noting Christians in China face expulsion and restrictions. The pontiff hopes to resume contacts with the mainland and warned of rising Chinese youth extremism.
Two buses carrying Roman Catholic pilgrims plunged into a 300 foot gorge on a mountain road south of Manila. Rescue teams found about 15 survivors from more than 130 passengers. The crash occurred during a Epiphany festival convoy. cranes and helicopters aided but terrain hampered operations.
About 30 residents and businessmen urged the Frederick Board of Aldermen to create a Historic District Commission under the 1963 state act. State Senator-elect Goodloe Byron said the move would preserve buildings and attract tourism, suggesting abolishing the inactive Architectural Commission and transferring its duties to the new body. Letters supporting the plan came from the Downtown Frederick Association and the Women’s Civic Club.
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