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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
1
The market plunged to new yearly lows as losses deepened across indices. Investors faced a broad selloff with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping sharply amid rising interest rates and fears of a protracted economic slowdown.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko delivers a policy speech to the Soviet parliament signaling a possible easing of East West tensions. He hints at talks with the United States, mentions Nixon era policy toward dialogue, and notes readiness for strategic arms negotiations. The speech references historic summits and outlines a preference for diplomacy over confrontation.
BEIRUT AP reports the Middle East faces renewed tension with no peace in sight and no major Arab–Israeli conflict imminent. Both sides warn of broader war while daily artillery duels and aerial dogfights persist. air power losses are disputed as Arab pressure continues.
Washington AP reports New York Citys tangled race creates embarrassment for national Democrats as DNC chair Morris avoids endorsing mayoral candidate Procaccino while Republicans back Marchi. Nixon and Rockefeller back Marchi. Lind say runs Liberal ticket amid intraparty splits.
Tilford Dudley, 62, director of national affairs for the United Church of Christ and a Harvard Law grad, was convicted in East Boston District Court of disturbing the peace after joking about Cuba on an American Airlines flight. He was fined $200 and released on personal recognizance pending appeal.
W. Bryan of Doyles Town Ohio was elected president at Lions International 52nd Annual Convention in Tokyo on July 25. He leads about 910,000 members in 23 300 clubs across 145 countries for 1969 1970 with theme Unite Mankind Through Lionism focusing on youth programs and world understanding. Grams Reunion plans July 20 at Gathland State Park near Burkittsville with family campers bringing lunch.
Marriage licenses issued to Paul Edward Eaves and Francis Elizabeth Adams. Dennis Reeder and Cheryl Havield. Robert Albright Jr. and Barbara Vaughan. Ammondl Spaar and Evelyn Warner. James Stockman Jr. and Linda Jenkins. Thomas Kefauver Jr. and Melinda Smith. Property deeds showing transfers from Harvey Rice to Reese Warner. Crayford to Reese Warner. Dovbrer to Richard Nersesian. Long to Frederick County Metropolitan Dist. Kussmaul to William Bugin. Norris to Roscoe Johnson. Fountaindale Development to Baptiste Carminati. Allen Fernald to Robert McGee. Stroup to John Crowe. Brown et al. to Brown Bowie Hardy Associates. Johnson to Charles Brown. Etzler to Austin Poland. Fischer to United Properties. Hahn to John W. Wilson. Singanore Corp. to Wm Robey. Buhrman Jr. to Merle Barlup. Divorces listed via bills of complaint for absolute divorce: Banks v Banks. Smith v Smith. Beall v Beall. Cooper v Crim guardian.
A Soviet task force of eight ships moves toward Cuba about 600 miles off the island as U S radar picket ship Thomas J Gary and patrol planes monitor. The force includes Kynda class guided missile cruiser and destroyers with subs and support vessels, aiming to stay through Cuba's July 26 celebration.
Three people sustained minor injuries in two separate crashes on Frederick County roads. Shirley Ann Hrobst of Elm Street and Joan Martha Brantner of White Rock Avenue were treated and released at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a failure to yield incident at Bethel and Yellow Springs. Damages to both cars were about 500 dollars. Melvin S. Warren, 21, of Dick TsO, was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on US 1 near Route 2A with a cut lip.
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