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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
2
The issue from Frederick Maryland dated Friday July 11 1969 reports local events, notices, and brief items. It covers community news including civic updates, school notes, and social notices in compact form.
Excerpts from A C Leopold of Purdue read at a Fort Detrick seminar urge balanced study of the ecologic impact of herbicides like 2 4 D and 2 4 5 T in Vietnam. Leopold questions scientists' stance, arguing the need to protect troops while noting the aggressive use of these chemicals in warfare.
U.S. states and cities have canceled or postponed about a billion dollars in municipal debt offerings since January amid high interest rates. Frederick County and others face delayed projects funded by bonds for schools facilities and highways as the market recovers from tightening credit. Some optimism remains that rates may ease later this year, but ceilings on interest payments limit new issuances and keep debts from rising for now.
A Frederick reader argues against linking the local economy to Fort Detrick and CB warfare. The letter questions war industry dependence, calls for conscience in Judeo Christian and Catholic grounds, and warns against brainwashing over 26 years. The piece also includes thanks from Maryland State Police for a 1969 benefit softball game and police support.
The National Liberation Front and Saigon's government are locked in a political stalemate as the NLF forms a provisional government and allied groups to broaden support. Saigon risks shrinking popular backing and may need strong U.S. backing or elections to gain legitimacy, with Hanoi wary of costly concessions.
The story centers on a young woman burglar taunting detectives by leaving a key with a Fifth Street resident and requesting its return. She and accomplices claim no real robbery plan. Prohibition spawns recipe book trades, sparking home brew interest. Montgomery County sheriff issues orders to arrest wanderers lacking causes.
A drought persists with only light showers and water shortages pinching the city. Frederick planes joined a Maryland air tour. Arthur Godfrey visited, and the first Girl Scout camp since 1941 operates at Camp Baker with 52 campers aged ten to fourteen.
Maryland moves to fight crime with new federal grants starting August. The Crime Commission, formed under Governor Agnew, will oversee regional projects from detention centers to police training and a statewide MILES data network. Regions receive matching funds while a national database aids patrols and sentencing with recidivism study and juvenile delinquency prevention.
A parish quiz lists identical Old Testament chapters Isaiah 37 and Kings 2 Chapter 19. It notes the Gulf of Mexico as the world’s largest gulf with a 3100 mile coast line. It states American Girl Scouts are called Girl Guides in Canada and Great Britain. It adds the US half dollar still contains silver at 40 percent.
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