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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1966
Page
11
Washington AP reports the national unemployment rate held at 4 percent in June while about two million teenagers, many fresh out of school, found jobs. Total employed rose to 75.7 million, a record, signaling slower growth and influencing expectations on tax policy to curb inflation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported May strike idleness at its highest for the month since 1959. About half of the idle time came from construction stoppages, totaling 2.9 million man-days or 0.26 percent of working time. The note mentions 130 general hospitals in New York City.
Agriculture Department reported slower crop progress than a year ago. Feed grain production is expected to be slightly less than last year. Wheat output may drop seven percent, influencing potential 1967 plantings. Total acres planted for harvest clocked 306 million, down 1.7 million from last year.
World Today summary notes Lyndon B. Johnson’s early push, with government secretaries and lawyers praising his efficiency. Congress rode the Kennedy momentum to pass the White House program, gaining a large 1964 majority, but after Easter the pace slowed and Congress dropped off to sleep, signaling a shift in momentum and attention.
Auctions every Wednesday at 6 30 P M in the rear of 238 W 5th St. This week features a two piece blonde mahogany bedroom suite, many appliances including a HE I coldspot air conditioner and RCA TV, furniture, tools, and small items. Warehouse hours listed. consignments accepted. call MO 3 4601.
Johnson's popularity wanes while Congress returns from a long Fourth of July break. The Senate passed a federal pay raise bill but many major administration measures stall. House action targets minimum wage increases and antipoverty funding, but Senate inaction persists. Open housing debate risks a Senate filibuster. constitutional term limits and Taft-Hartley repeal appear doomed this session. James Marlow ill. notices include lost items and vehicle listings.
In Saigon a plan to move American troops from the city to Long Binh 18 miles north aims to relieve congestion and housing strain. The site will host a self built troop community with tents later expanding to showers post exchanges and chapels, serving as a logistics center rather than a full evacuation.
Multiple rental notices list homes in Maryland with 3 bedrooms on 10 acres with pond, cottages near Walkersville, duplexes with dining room and basement, and farms or acreages. Possession dates range July to September 1966. Phone contacts and postal box lines provided for Fred erick News-Post.
Classified items list farm goods including straw hay rye cattle and Holstein calves for sale trade and delivery. Includes contact names John Walters EverGreen Point 662-4378 John W Moore Boyds Md 5744 and Curry Supply Curryville Penna 214 792-2829. Also Timber Craft Building Co offering pole buildings and dairy barns with free estimate. 662-8204.
A fragmentary sale register lists numerous items and vendors in Maryland, including Penton s Furniture section near West Street, Zeta Strawsbury at Union Bridge, Irene Morris at Frederick County area, and multiple others with addresses or landmarks such as Lightner Avenue, McKaig Road, Rt 1 near Knoxville, and Park Avenue Brenwood.
Multiple rental and sales notices list apartments and rooms for rent, furniture, appliances, vehicles, pets, and services. Listings include contact numbers and locations such as Bath Street, Kodak area, Frederick Maryland, and Baltimore region. varied items from sewing machines to sailboats surface amid numerous ad fragments.
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