County study group eyed for anti poverty aid
Frederick County commissioners form an Economic Opportunity Study Group to assess impoverished conditions and feasibility of applying Economic Opportunity Act programs. A 20 member panel will gather data on high school dropouts and families earning under 5000 dollars annually, with county departments providing full support and a report due as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
A. Irvin Renn
Economic Opportunity Study Group
Two St Marys College students held for grand jury
Steven Murphy and James McGonegal, both 21, were ordered held for grand jury on manslaughter charges in the death of Ronnie Sier, a Monrovia teen. Bond set at 1599 each after preliminary hearing before Magistrate Byron Thompson. Sier died after a Beating near the Frederick Fair site on October 1 as witnesses described a group clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
St. Mary's College
Steven Gerard Murphy
New York City
James Joseph McGonegal
Wilmington
Del
Ronnie Lee Sier
Monrovia
Byron W. Thompson
Sier
Western Maryland State Hospital
Hagerstown
University Hospital
Baltimore
Frederick Fair
Mt. St. Mary's
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Baptist College Trustees Appoint Search Committee for President
The Maryland Baptist College planning Walkersville announces a six member committee to seek a college president. John R. Cummins of Baltimore, development director, says the office will be temporary in Frederick’s First Baptist Educational Building while the project moves forward. Dr. Melvin E. Lea of Frederick chairs the trustees and named finance, building and grounds, and denominational relations committees. Continuous on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Baptist College
Walkersville
John R. Cummins
Baltimore
William Dorman
Cummins
Kline Boulevard
Westbrook
Frederick
First Baptist Church
Melvin E. Lea
Frederick man and Rockville woman in fair condition after separate crashes
Two accidents in Frederick County left Rhodell Burriss and Geraldine Powers in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Burriss, 32, of East Third Street, sustained possible head injuries after his 1958 sedan ran off Md 464 near Knoxville. Powers, 2, was treated for chest injuries a fractured wrist and cuts after a collision at the US 40 and US 404 junction Monday afternoon. Doris Uslock and William Huddle also injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rockville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Rhodell Burriss
East Third Street
Geraldine L. Powers
Burriss
MD 464
Knoxville
Th. J. W. Hopf
Miss Powers
U.S. 40
U.S. 404
Doris Jean Uslock
Duquesne
William C. Huddle
More Snow Possible Thursday Across City Streets
City crews cleared snow on Patrick Street Wisner to Bentz and North Market from the Square to Third. Workmen began clearing South Market Street and North Market from Third to Seventh, with plans to finish the South Court Street lot this afternoon. Temperatures fell to 18 degrees and fog reduced visibility. highs may reach the 40s with mid-20s at night. Southwest winds Thursday could bring more snow.
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Patrick Street
Wisner Street
Bentz Street
North Market Street
the Square
Third Street
Robert Strine
South Market Street
All Saints Street
Strine
Seventh Street
South Court Street
Bliss Named To Lead Republicans As Burch Steps Down
Ohio GOP chairman Ray C Bliss to take over the Republican National Committee after a transitional period. Dean Burch to depart with approval from Barry Goldwater amid behind the scenes talks to avert a party split. Miller supported a settlement to avoid a showdown vote. A second note reports airlines and cigarette stocks rising in early trading in New York as markets gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Burch
Ohio
GOP
Ray C. Bliss
Barry Goldwater
Phoenix
Ariz. Burch
Goldwater
Bliss
William E. Miller
National Committee
Burch
Republican National Committee
Columbus
Gunman Breaks Up Poker Games in Gardena Parlor
In Gardena California a gunman fired repeatedly at a poker parlor wounding at least 31 people and possibly more at two nearby establishments. Louis Koullapis was captured after officers fired at the ground to startle him. Police found 16 bullet holes in the parlor window and said three victims were critically wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poker Palace
Louis Koullars
Gardena
Calif
Koullaris
Louis Koullapis
Rainbow Club
Los Angeles
Bloodmobile To Visit City Wednesday
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Calvary Methodist Church at West Second and North Bentz Streets on Wednesday from 1 to 5 30 p.m. About 250 people are slated to donate. Postmaster James A Grove says telephone outreach boosts response and 135 have pledged to donate. Walk ins welcome. next visit Feb 4 at Church of the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Calvary Methodist Church
West Second
North Bentz Streets
James A. Grove
Grove
Visi
Church of the Brethren
Officials Seek New Dock Vote
Longshoremen leaders push a fresh Port of New York vote to approve a contract rejected by 60 000 AFL CIO International Longshoremen's Association members. The strike across Atlantic and Gulf ports ties up about 200 ships with losses estimated at 20 to 25 million dollars daily. Union officials and Labor official James Reynolds say the rejection stemmed from a misunderstanding of the deal. A council meeting Monday launched the campaign to win worker support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
Maine
Texas
Asst
James J. Reynolds
ILA Executive Council
Johnson requests $1.66 billion education program for all schools
President Johnson sent Congress a record $1.66 billion education package targeting low income families. It invites private and parochial schools to participate, with 1966 funding for public schools, higher education, preschool initiatives, and book grants. The plan faces a likely fight over public funds for nonpublic schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Capitol Hill
National Education Association
Detroit
Baltimore
New York City
Quadruplets Born In Nine Minutes
Kenosha Wisconsin AP reports Joyce Graf 23 and Robir Graf 24 welcomed quadruplets in nine minutes at Kenosha Memorial Hospital. Two boys and two girls born 7:34 to 7:43 PM weighed 4 2, 3 8, 4 5, and 3 12 ounces. All in incubators. Deliveries by Drs Walter Rattan and Edwin Barnes. Existing twins are a year old and a 3-year-old son. The Grafs live in Pleasant Prairie near Kenosha. Quads unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Joyce Graf
Kenosha Memorial Hospital
Walter Rattan
Edwin Barnes
Grafs
Pleasant Prairie
Walkersville to Enforce Dog Leash Ordinance
Walkersville will strictly enforce a town leash law after a Monday meeting failed to form a quorum for business. Richard Cramer, secretary of the board, warned dog owners who let pets run loose that enforcement will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Richard Cramer
Board of Commissioners
Dwight Collmus Elected President At Annual Community Chest Banquet
Dwight Collmus, Frederick investment banker, was elected president of Community Chest Inc. at the 27th annual Chest and United Appeal banquet held last night at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Paul J. Green and John R. Cheatham were named first and second vice presidents, with Mrs. Hilda Croghan as secretary and Guy W. Nusz as treasurer. George A. Zeigler received an ovation for two years of service. A tribute honored the late William T. Delaplain, last original board member, who died April 17, 1984. Special awards went to Don Rice Mayetta Hershberger Merril Adams Gerald Beveridge Sterling Bollinger Richard Hammond A A Radcliffe John Warfield and Robert Hess. Clarence Snyder received a Red Feather trophy. John R. Cheatham announced 1984 drive achievements and renewed bronze plaques for firms meeting quotas.
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Dwight Collmus
Frederick Investment
Community Chest Inc
The
Chest
United Appeal
Francis Scott Key
Paul J. Green
John R. Cheatham
Hilda Croghan
Guy W. Nusz
George A. Zeigler
Charles Main
William T. Delaplain
Community Chest Board
William T. Delaplaine
Don Rice
Mayetta Hershberger
Merril Adams
Gerald Beveridge
Sterling Bollinger
Richard Hammond
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LBJ
George D. Wood
John W. Morgan
Potomac Edison Co
Department of Employment Security
John L. Carnochan
Board of Education
Charles F. Potts
Woodsboro
Irving H. Weil
Weil Bros
Harry A. Harper
Community Chest
Noah E. Kefauver Jr
Farm Bureau
Geneva Barthel
Welfare Board
Charles E. Hicks III
Ronnie Sier
Baptists
Ray Bliss
Republican Party
Airlines
West Second Street
Frank J. Keefer
Snow
Summers
John Summers
Philip H. Summers
Timmy Snow
Larry Snow
Walter Snow
Gunman
Bloodmobile
News-Post
Frederick Sam
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