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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1964
Page
4
The page shows the Frederick Maryland newspaper The News from January 11 1964. It lists publication details audience rates and syndication notes including Associated Press affiliation and mailing information.
Four cars of a freight train from Brunswick to Penna were raised at the edge of Manor Woods near Buckeystown station last evening. The disturbance followed the fire risk associated with the incident.
The United States records about 4.1 million births in 1963, near the 1957 peak of 4.3 million, with many babies having two or more older siblings. The trend signals expanding markets for goods like diapers and baby food, while foreshadowing future needs in classrooms and parking as these children grow.
Officials worldwide promise direct dial international calls removing barriers to free world communication. The plan hinges on finishing remaining technical steps and could become common soon. Experts warn cables and radio beams may face crowding as the service expands beyond borders.
Lewis H. Hargett urges Frederick County taxpayers to consider Commissioner Dorsey’s statement about the Sanitary District bonds. He argues the district may burden many taxpayers and questions how many communities face future extra taxes. He asks officials to protect the best interests of all Frederick County citizens.
John B. Funk, chairman director of the Maryland State Roads Commission, named to a joint committee of the American Association of State Highway Officials and the American Municipal Association. Appointment by J. Burch McMorran. Also notes GOP convention date July 13 1964 in Daly City and 1308 delegates.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to enact a five point national service program as the nation considers service legislation. The grippe influenza outbreak in Frederick wanes per Dr. Kefauver health officer. A man was knocked by a sack of feed at Farmers Cooperative Association and hospitalized for observation. Burglars hit two Frederick garages stealing over $600 in tools tires and batteries. The Nine O Clock Opera Company performed Figaro to autograph seekers at Frederick High School. New theater managers announced for Frederick Tivoli and Opera House. Epiphany feast observed at St Timothy's Episcopal with candlelit procession and young readers and aides listed. Rev Grumbine led prayers. Miss Kitty Nevin heads youth leaders.
William H. Warfel, 21, of Hanover Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Pfc Reinaldo Rodriguez at Fort Meade after a racial confrontation outside a tavern. Warfel testified he fired into the air to scare Rodriguez who approached with a bar. Urban renewal aid announced adds 11040 to Cecil County Maryland planning efforts.
Members of the Civinette Club nominated officers for the new year at a regular meeting in the Wedge Room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The slate presented by Mrs. Theodore Semler lists officers to be installed Feb 4 including President Mrs. Charles Myers and others. A new member was inducted, Christmas and hospital charity activities noted, plans announced for events at Montvue and a district council meeting in Frederick.
Mountain City Temple No. 14 Pythian Sisters held an officer installation on January 6 in the Pythian Castle. Installed were Mildred Stitely, Edna Watkins, Mary Fulmer, Fannie King, Helen Wachter, Katherine Young, Mary Clem, Delue Crawford, and Grace Stride with Margaret Wachter presiding. District deputy Grace Putman spoke on friendship and kindness. Grand chief Marjorie Barton and past supreme representative Maye Baker attended. gifts were given to past chiefs and refreshments served.
A Maryland citizens committee asked a federal court to skip debate and issue a quick ruling that eight Maryland congressmen run at large in the upcoming election. The suit, filed Dec. 20, claims seven districts are uneven in population and seeks redrawn districts or at large elections if the General Assembly does not act next month.
A Frederick notice reminds property owners to remove snow within six hours after snowfall ends and to sprinkle ashes on sleet ice. It cites city code Secs 18.14 and 18.17, warns of fines, and notes public concern over downtown noncompliance. City officials praise snow removal efforts while urging residents to act promptly to protect pedestrians.
The Monocacy Canoe Club will host a 7:30 p.m. film review in building T-833 at Fort Detrick. Walter D. Foster announces a 1964 officer slate, with past leaders listed. The presentation documents trips and memories from 1963 including Potomac and Shenandoah journeys and local camping ventures.
Annapolis report notes 50 of 3 072 counties exceed 15000 annual income in 810 000 households. Baltimore County has 23 325 such households ranking seventeenth, Montgomery County 17 262 ranking thirty first in the nation.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of George Albert Barnes and George Mullinix and related survivors. Barnes died Friday at Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg aged 68, with services set at Hicks Funeral Home and interment at Fairview Cemetery. Mullinix, a retired farmer born near Damascus, died at Golden Age Guest Home Woodbine, with services at Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home Damascus and interment Howard Chapel Cemetery Long Corner. Surviving relatives include children, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Myr tie Estelle Watkins at Trinity Methodist Church Emmitsburg with interment at Bethesda Church Cemetery. George K Christis died at Walter Reed General Hospital and was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Charles E Gilbert died at Frederick Memorial Hospital with services at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont. Howard S Lantz died in Thurmont with services at Creager Funeral Home.
Two accidents occurred Friday with the most serious near Chapel Alley causing over 500 dollars in damage. Guilford Krepps Jr 24 of East Church Street pulled from an alley and struck William Fox 44 of Motter Place. Krepps charged with failing to yield. A second crash on North Market Street involved Robert Klipp 57 of Middleburg and Eugene Hammond 74 of Libertytown. no charges filed. Minor injuries reported. The Hungarian capital is Buda and Pest joined by Danube bridges.
Glen M. Sell formerly of RFD 3 Gaithersburg underwent a cornea transplant at Presbyterian Hospital in Baltimore last Monday. Charles H. Remsberg of Shawnee Drive had surgery Thursday morning and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs. William Welsh of Mt Airy is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Grace Snyder has returned home after two weeks of medical treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gaver Moxley of Mt Airy has returned home after a period as a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Laura Chaney of Mt Airy has entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment and is listed as satisfactory.
AP writer Bob Thomas riffs on television football coverage. A neighbor bemoans constant closeups of quarterbacks Y A Tittle and analysts, arguing the camera misses line play and route details, preferring dramatic shot choices over the actual tactics of the game.
Sen. Barry Goldwater called for a full-scale Senate inquiry into a supposed gap in the reliability of long range missiles. He warned against relying on optimistic statistics and said he could face political backlash while campaigning for the Republican nomination. He spoke in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Rev John Baden rector of Christ Church Winchester Virginia has been elected bishop of the Northern Michigan Episcopal Diocese He previously served as assistant to the Virginia bishop and led St James Church Monkton He is married to Jean Feaga They were among eight nominees at Iron Mountain Michigan and if he accepts the post consecration will follow after May 3 when the present bishop retires
United Nations official Louis Halasz will speak at Hood College in Coffman Chapel Room 5 at 7 00 p m Monday on Russia in the United Nations He is a refugee and U S citizen since 1956 The event is free and co sponsored by Town Hall and Y W C A Also a film titled Iran Correction will screen at 7 30 p m Monday in Hudson Hall sponsored by the Town Hall political and science students group
Annapolis AP Rear Adm. Charles C Kilpatrick suffered a mild heart attack about five hours before his formal relief as superintendent of the Naval Academy He was taken to the Naval Hospital and listed as on the serious list but resting comfortably Rear Adm Charles S Minter Jr 48 assumed the post effective immediately replacing his 56 year old predecessor
The Potomac River Fisheries Commission adopted a plan to form a special study committee of Maryland and Virginia marine biologists. William and Mary and University of Virginia experts will help draft a rehabilitation plan for fishing and oystering on the river.
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