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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
1
The piece satirically recalls Lamb's tale of a bumbling man who burns his home and pig then notes a long span of propulsive roast myths across China. It compares Mao to feudal emperors and warlords, hinting at destructive leadership and recurrent strife in Chinese governance.
Governors across the United States issued State of the State addresses as President Johnson's Union message drew focus on Washington. Michigan Governor Romney warned_tax bills will be blocked until taxes pass for a 1.2 billion budget, funding education and civil rights. Washington Governor Evans pushed a broad, costly program to expand state government, testing leadership in a Republican legislature.
The 36 Republican Senators chose freshman George Murphy of California to lead their Campaign Committee, betting his drawing power will maximize fundraising for the 1968 race. Republicans hold 11 of 36 seats, with 23 Democrat seats up, and money is a key factor in pursuing potential gains that could shift control.
In a letter to the editor the author warns that warming thaws could stress earth fill impoundments. The piece notes Thurmont downstream communities face flood risk if a single large dam fails, referencing an 87 foot high proposed dam at Cunningham Falls and the immense water pressure involved.
Anthony J. Lazarewicz of Mt. Airy Md warns that a dam 87 feet high and 700 feet long would impose a 10 story high wall of water. He calculates water pressure and notes the downstream population while acknowledging design uncertainties and reliance on external engineering experience.
President Johnson opts to retain John M. Bailey of Connecticut as national chairman, expanding staff and voter registration while delaying a full top-to-bottom rebuild of the Democratic National Committee. Prominent figures pressed for sweeping change, but Johnson signals cautious reform, inviting scrutiny from governors and party leaders as they await impact.
Frederick County voters created new $100 highway supervisor posts across precincts. Chairman Frank Stevens doubts substantial savings from the $20,000 spent last year, noting mileage costs will fall as workers tend their own backyards. Already 75 candidates seek appointments. A survey shows 75 former employees drawing about $10 monthly pensions, including residents from Frederick City Urbana Middletown Emmitsburg and nearby areas.
Twenty years earlier Admiral George Dewey, famed for the phrase You may fire when you are ready Gridley, died at his Washington home after a six day illness. President Wilson ordered cables to ships and embassies and had the flag lowered for a month. In Frederick County plans were unveiled for a union evangelistic service to be held across Protestant churches with Rev. Henri L. G. Kieffer presiding and J Travers Thomas named crusade chairman.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues the Johnson administration hides the true fiscal deficit by counting asset sales and other one time items, estimating a 18.8 billion deficit versus the 9.7 billion figure cited after new taxes. He warns that shifting tax payments and certificates deflects realities, risks confidence in the dollar, and questions future deficits and market reactions.
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