Tragic Medevac Helicopter Crash Claims Two Crew Members
Frederick based Medevac helicopter crashes in Baltimore while returning after transporting a shooting victim. Pilot Cpl. Gregory A. May and crew member Tfe. Carey S. Poetzman die. Poor visibility and fog cited as factors. aircraft lack IFR equipment and radar. Calls to upgrade helicopters for all weather safety.
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Baltimore
Cpl
Gregory A. May
Tfe
Carey S. Poetzman
Frederick
Maryland Institute For Emergency Medical Services Systems
Maryland State Police
Bell
Influenza fears and CDC reporting questioned
The writer criticizes the CDC for underreporting flu cases and warns Maryland and Frederick County residents about varying influenza strains. He shares personal illness, questions the agency’s guidance, and calls for clearer plain English advisories and better local health communication. He urges state and county officials to take responsibility and asks for reader ideas.
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Centers For Disease Control
Frederick County
CDC
Atlanta
Tobacco industry and AMA clash over advertising ban
Washington debate pits the tobacco lobby against the American Medical Association as the AMA pushes to extend advertising bans beyond television to print and sports. The piece notes a 1964 deal between AMA and tobacco interests and explores public knowledge of smoking risks, with statements from Dr. William Hotchkiss and industry spokespeople.
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Washington
Tobacco Industry
American Medical Association
Congress
AMA
Tuin
William Hotchkiss
Association
Hotchkiss
Tony Capaccio
The
Tobacco Institute
U.S. Public Health Service
Brown & Williamson
Federal Trade Commission
Readers Rebuke Local Paper Over Coverage Of Area News
Patricia Troxell and Bob Tome criticize the paper for insensitivity in reporting on Mitchell Transport layoffs and for glossing over a motorcycle fatality and a Point of Rocks rescue. They urge more prominent, human-centered coverage and note community acts of aid were underplayed.
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Point of Rocks
Southern Regional Super Tuesday proposal reshapes 1980s primaries
Washington reports a plan to hold up to a dozen Southern states primaries or caucuses on a single week in 1968, potentially 25 percent of delegates chosen. If adopted, front runners gain advantage, dark horse campaigns fade, and Southern influence increases. Texas leaders back the move, others wary of regional power shifts.
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Washington
Gary Hart
South
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Qkishoma
Texas
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Howard Baker
Laws
New Hampshire
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
John Glenn
Fritz Mondale
John Traeger
Southern Legislative Conference
Seb Graham
Mark White
Richard Riley
Jim Martin
Old age pension payments begin in Frederick County
The January 22, 1838 mail sent first year pension checks averaging $25.38 with the county providing one third and the state two thirds. Local hatcheries advertised up to 23 chicken breeds for spring delivery, prices $4.75 to over $10 per hundred. Dr. T D Ritter spoke on dairy and poultry at Thurmont High School with a program of songs and duets. The 1966 Frederick High debate team scheduled to attend Johns Hopkins invitational. Fire company officers installed at Libertytown auxiliary. Plans for a central fire alarm system discussed at Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting with about 100 firemen present.
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Frederick County
J. "Thteldoo Turner
T.D. Ritter
Thurmont High School
E.C. Creager Jr
Cowboy Jim
Old Faithful
Jimmy Fisher
Mary Bright
Mary Ellen Creager
Kitty Taylor
Jean Stottlemyer
Mary Ruth Weybright
Frances Long
Hilda Long
Frederick High School
Jenny Havfi
Barbara Cochran
Richard Graf
Nils Olson
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Citizens Truck Company
Charles Mumma
Rocky Ridge Company
Charles E. Troxell
Citizens Stleormerd Apelvik Gal Yg
Shoplifting tale and teen romance cross paths
A teen admits to shoplifting about 150 worth of goods with a friend, is jailed and faces prosecution, and learns a costly lesson about consequences. In a separate letter, Mary from Ohio seeks advice about a boyfriend who flirts with another girl, with guidance urging her to pursue her own confidence and space.
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Dr. Wallace
Attwang Ae
la Habra
Calif
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Jug Bridge
Med-Star
Washington Hospital Center
General Assembly
Roy Meachum
Aer
News-Post
Gwen McIntire
United States
Far East
Jack Anderson
Corazon Aquino
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Salvador “Doy" Laurel
Benigno Aquino
Pat Clawson
Cable
President
Commission On Organized Crime
Commission
Clawson
Mitchell Transport
Union Bridge
Lehigh
Hahn Transportation
Mitchell
Hahn
Hoa
Dany
Patricia
Troxell
Thurmont
Rewa
Bob Tome
Thomas Drive
Syndiy
Tate, Ine
Dixie
By Robert Wagman
National Party
Mies
Feaene
Enturprise Aspeciatt
Ems
Ladies Auxiliary
Libertytown Fire Company
Eleane Bittle
Frederick County Auxiliary
Frances Myers
Ada Poole
Madge Stevens
Viva Grabill
Edith Myers
Anna Riordan
Anne McGruder
Delores Hoff
Regina Diller
By Robert Wallace, Ea.d
Jim
Linda
Mary
Zanesville
Ohio
Copley News Agency
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