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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
4
An analysis challenges claims of faster Soviet growth, noting Soviet expansion near 2.5 percent versus U.S. near 5 percent over five years. It argues the U.S. gains in output, with the gap akin to the vanished missile gap, and that Western aid masked Soviet weakness.
Letters to THE NEWS condemn or defend U S action against communism in Latin America. Naomi Lovato urges a broad school program and Spanish learning. Madeline Burdette, a tobacco grower, argues against smoking and drinking bans, defending farmers and land use.
Washington inspired shift aims to drop the half hourly postmark in favor of morning or afternoon cancellation. The change saves money and labor and may curb home mail delivery expectations as residential service narrows to one daily run.
A reader warns that Khrushchev uses Cuba as a foothold and aims to extend influence across Latin America. The letter argues the United States broke the Monroe Doctrine, urges closer ties with neighbors, and contends poverty and American business practices fuel Soviet gains.
Leonard B Morris of Derwood has been charged with operating under the influence and other offenses after a Sunday collision with a State Police cruiser driven by Sgt H J Brown at East and East Fifth streets. Two open warrants from January 1960 were found. more charges may follow after DMV check.
Joseph M. Mitchell a 41 year old former Newburgh New York city manager and Chevy Chase Maryland native applied for Bowie city administrator with over 20 others also seeking the job after Allen Perkins resignation. Mitchell resigned last September five months after an acquittal on a bribery charge connected to a land rezoning case and had drawn national attention two years earlier for proposing a welfare administration crackdown.
Fifty years ago Frederick’s state legislators gained solid committee roles in Annapolis with Brust heading the Library Committee and Wachter leading the Federal Relations Committee. Other appointees included Nelson, Belt, Bussard, and Senator Mathias. The first local measure aimed to abolish the Board of Charities and Correction. A Men’s Club plan at All Saints Episcopal Church promoted monthly men’s services with special sermons and music. Monocacy Club defeated Lutheran Brotherhood 66 to 38 in a spelling bee at the Lutheran Chapel. Reverend Calvin L. Hine, longtime leader in Lander, has taken charge of the Presbyterian Church in Toppenish, Washington. County Commissioners Hamm and Stevens toured Middleburg to inspect the Double Pipe Creek bridge, share of costs between two counties and Central Railroad of Maryland. There are now 33 prisoners in the county jail, a high-water mark for years. The superintendent reported sweeping changes in the teaching staff as teachers marry, quit for health, or seek higher-pay positions.
The News Post recalls events from January 21 1944 including a unanimous call for Rev Doctor Harry L Saul to pastor First Lutheran Carlisle. Frederick County faces teacher shortages as several high school principals and instructors may be inducted. Bureau of Labor and Statistics rent survey of Frederick city nears release. H and F Railway obtains a freight motor from Capitol Traction after fire. Frederick County Historical Society reports progress toward a headquarters museum with talks by W Harry Haller and Mrs. Robert Luckie. A 1943 hotel operating profit of 15713.60 versus 1942 loss of 2063.87 shown at Frederick Hotel Company annual meeting. Blair Lee III backs Louis L Goldstein for U S Senate saying he is a star performer.
The 1963 preliminary GNP is $585 billion, up from 1962’s $554.9 billion, with Johnson predicting $600 billion or more in 1964. Analysts expect moderation early this year, then a pickup as tax cuts and spending shifts affect growth. Government, business, and consumer actions will shape the pace and composition of continued gains.
President Johnson outlined a 1965 civilian payroll and space budget plan with a moon landing goal this decade. The package calls for 14,000 Peace Corps volunteers, $512 million for 44 new federal projects, and total outlays of $2.7 billion, plus education funding and debt-limit increases to prevent a shutdown.
President Johnson outlines a fiscal 1965 budget of nearly 98 billion dollars, with totals rising to about 312 to 317 billion over the following year. He warns against raising the spending ceiling and details civilian job reductions in the Defense Department, a push for a housing and urban development department, higher pay for top officials, and assurances that military and nuclear cutbacks will not weaken national defense.
Roy E. Miller as executor sold a lot in Clover Hill to Rosario Cappello and spouse for 23500 dollars per deed stamps. Brosius Homes Corp sold 416 Whiteoak Place in Carrollton to John F. Hane and wife for about 14000 dollars per revenue stamps.
The liner President Wilson sailed for the Far East on Sunday after a wage dispute with marine engineers, delaying the ship’s sailing with more than 200 passengers since Friday morning.
Edward P. Boyer 87 of Middletown and Rockville area, John D. Hett 87 of Olney, Stiner Jackson Hawkins 69 of Woodsboro, and Harry C. McCreary 65 of Gettysburg are mourned. Boyer leaves four children and many grandchildren. Hett has three sons and two daughters. Hawkins leaves two brothers and a sister with church and legion ties. McCreary, a Gettysburg College trustee, led McCreary Tire & Rubber with two sons and a daughter. Funeral arrangements span Middletown, Woodsboro, Laytonsville, and Indiana/Olney communities.
Mrs. William Shoemaker of West South street remains at home ill for three weeks. Eight year old Roxann Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Baker, Hamilron avenue, was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Monday for observation. Mrs. Emily Kubrick of Jefferson is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bruce Brachey of East South street was admitted Friday for observation and treatment and remains for several days.
The couple from Center Street celebrate their 39th anniversary today. In Marshall Missouri AP reports that Dennard Campbell 20 of Delmar Delaware paid his fees last September and lived in a dormitory but did not attend classes. He reportedly rested up for the second semester though Missouri Valley College registrar had no records of him as a student. Business office files show he paid 743.50 for first semester tuition room and board student fees and insurance.
Mrs Hodgson resigns from the school committee amid a heated session over proposed plans by Gordon Smith and architects. Critics challenge concrete block detailing movable walls and an auditorium skin, arguing the costly features may invite lawsuits and inflate final costs.
London reports a calming scene after an army mutiny in Tanganyika. About 2,000 British troops and an aircraft carrier were sent to Tanganyika's borders. President Julius Nyerere was safe and expected to speak to the nation. Dar es Salaam listed as base with curfew, while rebels reportedly drew away from police.
Laurence Gouverneur Hoes, president of the James Monroe Memorial Foundation in Fredericksburg, will address the Frederick County Historical Society at 8 p.m. in the Historical Society Home on East Church Street. He discusses Monroe Doctrine Yesterday and Today. The Foundation runs the James Monroe law office and collects Louis XVI furniture for Monroe homes in Virginia. The Fredericksburg Library holds a major Monroe Doctrine manuscript collection used by historians and students worldwide.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Carrie E Grove widow of George C Grove at 64 Taney Apts Middletown with Rev J Paul Seltzer officiating Interment in Lutheran Cemetery Pallbearers supplied by the funeral home M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors Also private services for George R Hargis Jr of 1500 North Market Street with Rev Ralph M Sharpe and pallbearers from the same firm Interment at Mount Olivet cemetery M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors Richard G Malone of Braddock Heights died Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital funeral services at Gladhill Funeral Home Middletown conducted by Rev J Paul Seltzer with Brotherhoo of Railroad Trainmen pallbearers The interment was in the Reform cemetery in Middletown Lloyd Eugene Roelke of Brunswick died Saturday at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W Va funeral services held Monday at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick Rev Frank Fesperman officiated Body later laid to rest at Ft Lincoln Mausoleum Pallbearers were nephews C H Feete and Brother Brunswick Frederick Melown of Brunswick died Wednesday funeral services held Monday at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick Rev Ralph Miller officiated Interment in Park Heights Brunswick Howard Thomas Dixon of Brunswick died Tuesday funeral services held Saturday at Feete Funeral Home Fr A D Salmon officiated Interment in Park Heights Brunswick TWO MALES DETROIT AP Take two young fellows enroll them with 48 girls in what previously had been an all girl school Mercy College would like a baseball diamond football field and a few more guys Ex Governor Dies KANSAS CITY Kan AP George Docking 59 Democratic governor of Kansas 1956 1960 and director of the Export-Import Bank died Monday after abdominal surgery Jan 11
Market prices show corn at 6.75 dollars per barrel amid trading notes. Additional line items reference HARHIVES and Nie wena pew, indicating market chatter or commodity listings from the era.
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