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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
1
A thaw brings sun and melting snow as temperatures rose to 46 degrees and may reach the 50s. City ice conditions on Culler Lake prompted police to halt skating until further notice while sidewalks remain slick from daytime melt and nighttime freeze. Weekend outlook sees mid 40s to mid 50s with occasional lows near freezing and no new records expected.
The Evan gelical Lutheran Church in Frederick votes to restore the church parsonage Hahn building and East Church Street property. Work by the Davis Company of Baltimore to begin by March first, about $50,000, marking the 230th anniversary observance.
County officials and State Board of Health officers may meet next week to resolve questions about the proposed sanitary landfill for Frederick County. The Reichs Ford Road project remains under review with a midweek finish anticipated. residents have appealed county approval, naming the County Board of Appeals as defendants with hearings to come in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Frederick Community College aims to grow its nursing program by next September from 14 students to about 22, with 11 part time, and four new staff members may join. Dr. Dorothy Elliott cited strong hospital cooperation and 30 inquiries for next semester as proof of demand.
Fire log reports no calls during the 24 hour period ending at 10 am. A mattress fire occurred at the Richard F. Lawson residence on Damascus and New Market roads with Damascus and New Market responding.
Seven members were appointed to the Frederick Historical Commission by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Thursday night. Appointees include Carl L. Culler, Mrs. John Hanna Jr., Richard F. Crombie, State Senator Goodloe E. Byron, Clater W. Smith Jr., Charles F. Bowers, and James H. Grove. Ex officio members will be Aldermen Glenmore V. Rice and Donald Rice. The mayor announced plans for air races at Frederick Municipal Airport with tentative board approval. Rezoning cases were heard, including approval for Robert E. Bullard on Ballenger Creek Road, Kennedy property withdrawn, and two cases given 60 days planning extension.
Five area women were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a U S 15 crash near Tuscarora. Miss Jacqueline Rutherford, 20, Point of Rocks, was thrown from her northbound car and sustained serious injuries. Debora Adcock, 19, Doubs, and others suffered abrasions and fractures. two remained hospitalized for X rays. Police reported icy patches caused Rutherford to slide into a parked Ward vehicle. no charges were filed.
Washington officials report a large buildup of about 35 000 Communist regulars in the buffer zone between North and South Vietnam. Gen Westmoreland warned of renewed enemy initiatives by month’s end as policy makers view Hanoi’s actions as indicating its war aims. Johnson seeks a bombing halt tied to immediate Communist de escalation, rejecting a one sided talk and fight scenario.
Congress members report street crime as the top issue with voters, overshadowing Vietnam. They describe riots, robberies, and anger over crime, while many back home favor swift anticrime legislation and cautious steps on Vietnam. Some express frustration with Johnson tax plans and Carmichael's activities.
Annapolis AP Gov Agnew proposes a $15 million increase for the State Welfare Department. Welfare Director Raleigh C. Hobson says even with the boost the department will face a $343.6 million deficit next fiscal year. He cites rapid spending growth from more aid recipients and notes no rise in benefits. Hobson blamed federal standards and Agnew’s Medicaid costs, including potential cuts to about 27,000 of 270,000 eligible recipients, while Agnew seeks to lift restrictions.
Johnson administration aims for an April 1 start for a 10 percent individual income tax surcharge and a retroactive date for corporations. The plan’s timing follows a budget of 186 billion dollars with an 38 billion deficit contingent on the tax boost for the next year. House hearings open Monday as Mills weighs support after budget review.
AP report details an emotional White House luncheon where Eartha Kitt blamed U S youth rebellion on the Vietnam War. She cited pot use and marijuana slang as acts of protest, while Lyndon B Johnson urged leadership and constructive programs to curb juvenile delinquency.
U S command reports heavy fighting below the DMZ and air blows at North Vietnam. Three American planes were downed and a Communist MIG interceptor claimed. Viet Cong attacks kill 18 and wound 38 in the Mekong Delta market. Monsoon clears for raids north of Hanoi.
The nuclear powered Enterprise crew members ashore in Sasebo after violent student demonstrations cooled. About 325 sailors entered the port with another 2 percent following from escort ships Truxtun and Halsey. In the bar district a sitdown by about 300 Socialists and Communists occurred. some sailors avoided the area. No further incidents were reported.
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