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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
A scanned 1960 newspaper page fronting partial text from The News Sunday shows Associated Press attribution and notices of republication rights. It reflects a July 1 1960 publish date with generic masthead elements and miscellaneous lines.
Independence Day 1960 in Washington will demand labor from Capitol personnel as two crews of 30 men apiece take turns climbing 15 flagpoles atop the Capitol to fulfill flag requests. Official flags are expected to be in high demand with Hawaii joining the union and the 30 star banner unlikely to change soon.
Expert courts four notrump as Blackwood though exceptions exist. North tests aces after South shows one, Bill Root finds all aces and jumps to seven notrump, forcing South to reveal a diamond at five. The hand illustrates the logic of probing for aces before asking for kings.
A patriotic reflection cites Patrick Henry and Valley Forge as guides for resilience during tragedy and terror. Memorial Day and Fourth of July are noted, while a broad highway safety campaign warns of a deadly toll and urges personal commitment to safe driving. Fort Detrick reports Chilean disaster relief fundraising and local Scout activity with troop growth and awards.
Frederick doctor Dr Donald R Lynch was chosen president of the Maryland State Veterinary Medical Association succeeding Walter Hastings Jr. The transition follows seven years of leadership and marks continued professional service within the state veterinary community.
In 2 degree weather during winter, Mrs. Earl C. Putman of Hansonville saved her tomato plants. She said the effort paid off as her garden yielded a whole pan full of tomatoes. The crop is among the earliest this season in Hansonville, using Burpee Big Early variety.
Dwight Collmus of the Industrial Relations committee spoke at the Frederick Junior Chamber meeting outlining plans to expand the city and county economy. He cited benefits from 100 new factory workers and announced steps to inform residents and attract suitable industrial sites. A new member, James F. Filby Jr., was inducted, with Mike Fitzgerald and guests also in attendance.
Eighty three Congression al wives have rallied under the hammer to support the presidential campaign of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas. From Maryland they include Mrs. John R. Foley and Mrs. Richard E. Lankford.
The State Planning Commission proposes a Department of Health and Hospitals with an 11 member board. It would absorb the State Board of Health, Mental Hygiene Advisory Board and Board of Review. The unified department would oversee chronic disease, tuberculosis, mental hospitals, care for the mentally retarded, welfare medical services, and indigent care. The plan is sent to Governor Tawes for possible submission to the Legislature.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced it would lay off 2200 employees due to declining business. Vice president James P. Newell said layoffs would start soon and could last indefinitely, with a system wide impact across all departments. He noted steel mills may shut for July and possibly August as freight volumes drop, especially in steel and allied sectors. The railroad employees about 60,009 persons.
Gerard E. Sherry resigns as Managing Editor of the Catholic Review to take a similar post with Central Catholic Register of Fresno California. His successor will be named next week. Sherry joined the Review in 1956 and earned several awards.
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