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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
4
Frederick residents read a grim summary of a Baltimore Police Department report claiming extensive gambling and organized crime in Baltimore. The piece argues the city is a breeding ground for crime and urges vigilance to keep Frederick safe as Baltimore reorganizes its fight on crime and criminals head west.
President Johnson deems the NYC transport settlement inflationary and voluntary, blaming power limits for action against unions and wage hikes. The piece urges Senate defeat of repealing Taft Hartley Section 14b to empower Right-to-Work laws and calls for more states to follow.
Administration economists consider 4 percent unemployment a temporary full employment target not yet reached since March 1957. Unemployment fell to 4.1 percent last month, the lowest in nine years, with a forecast it may dip below 4 percent by next spring. Officials worry about shortages and their economy impact amid automation.
Hal Boyle offers a column of quirky facts and wry observations from mid century life. topics include champagne consumption in West Germany, diabetes awareness in Americans, aviation safety versus road travel, trivia about the thumb and leadership travel, Dolly Madison’s ice cream, George Washington’s ice cream expense, Saroyan quotes, rising rabies in wildlife, cave bat rabies risk, breathing air, and a charcoal refrigerator tip with a final cautionary saying about kicking a man when he’s down.
Washington reports Lyndon Baines Johnson fully recovered from gall bladder surgery three months later. He commands details, screens energy, and maintains a grueling schedule though more rested, preferring shorter steps, calone-free cola, and fewer public ceremonies. He reviews peace cables, interviews candidates, and leads policy amid Viet Nam concerns, with a steady rise in output and late-night work.
Diplomatic quarters report neutral nations discussing their response as England pushes to establish an actual Central Powers blockade. The British government reportedly sounded out neutrals on reaction to the move, while local note mentions 51st anniversary for Joseph G Miller and wife at County Commissioner Witter’s home. Miller turns 98 Feb 20. Mrs Miller’s 85th birthday was last August. The Fourth Annual Exhibition of the National Capital Poultry and Pigeon Association opened in Washington with area exhibitors including John H. Staley Frederick William G. Boileau Lime Kiln Eugene A. Grove and Dr J. H. Prudhomme Thurmont.
Twenty years ago on January 19 146 R Paul Smith of Hagers Town was elected president of Hood College board of trustees Holmes D Baker of Frederick named member Elections held at the board's mid winter meeting General Eisenhower demobilization promise to troops will speed return of 33000 from Japan and China but GI dissatisfaction persists In Manila stationed troops requested to represent their case before Johnson Senate sub committee investigating Army program Northwest winds gusting to 45 mph brought colder weather minimum 30 degrees today and the high of 48 on Friday was not likely to be matched
Washington critics from major papers denounce President Johnson over his response to the New York transit strike. Editors in Times, Herald Tribune, Tribune condemn his delay and avoidance of blame, while national polls hint at voter disillusionment and possible anti-incumbent sentiment in November.
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