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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
4
A city committee warns Frederick’s downtown needs 850 parking spaces now with a projected 66 percent rise by 1975. It urges metered off street spaces north of Patrick street and the creation of a parking authority with power to buy property and fund purchases through meter revenues.
The article states the subway strike costs New York businesses about 100 million dollars per day with department stores bearing half the impact. It notes railroad and hotel losses, lawsuits against the Transit Authority, and references historic views on strikes against public authority, arguing public services must continue.
The Met mezzo Rosalind Elias, Lebanese descent and resident of Lowell, Mass, discusses her rare status among opera stars. She performs in five languages, travels between the Met and European houses, and aspires to act on Broadway while noting opera stars must be good actors, not just singers.
Ed Ference, 43, a Riverside California sergeant with the 1st Infantry Division, died near a rubber tree during a Viet Cong ambush while trying to pull a wounded buddy to safety. Known for his irreverent humor and long Army service, he was a seamstress of rank and a loyal comrade who reportedly cursed at the end as he gave his life in a selfless rescue attempt.
Camp and rain bring higher temperatures and a cold epidemic feared as la grippe. Wheat and corn markets rose with wheat up two cents and corn ten cents per bushel. Corn gained 15 cents in a week as farmers hold crops for higher prices. A quarter mile of road in Frederick County was built and improved under the supervision of Mrs. C A Working of Sabillasville, who presented a bill of $10 for supervision.
Alvey D Young and Fredrick farmer was elected president of the Frederick County Agricultural Society at the annual board meeting succeeding Albert N McCardell who served two years. Three steel plants faced strikes affecting thousands as Truman sought to avert a nationwide walkout by 800000 workers. Brunswick leaders and citizens met to back a memorial hall honoring WWI and WWII veterans at City Hall.
Washington notes reveal a coordinated move where the White House and steel executives publicly discuss price increases. Reports show U S Steel announcing a selective two dollar seventy five cent per ton rise, with administration officials signaling approval or urging adjustments.
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