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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
1
A sprawling Washington crime policy debate features expanded police funding, inmate reform and court reorganizations. Key figures urge rapid action including a 1000 police force expansion, prison upgrades, and wiretap allowances to curb violence and crime.
Sen. George S. McGovern urged a serious inquiry into the overall quality of foods in U.S. supermarkets. He cited a 1965 Agriculture study showing nutrient declines and called for research on additives and monosodium glutamate as processed foods grow. Ralph Nader and industry roles were noted as hearings focus this week.
John A. Andrews of Baltimore was elected commander of the Maryland Department of the Disabled American Veterans at the Ocean City convention. Walter D. Hyle Jr. and four junior vice commanders from Salisbury, Greenbelt, Baltimore, and Bowie were chosen. National DAV commander Wayne L. Sheridan urged expansion of youth programs and scholarships to address a grave national youth problem.
A Protestant scholar predicts radical church changes by century's end. Dr Roland W Tapp foresees loss of sermons and Sunday services, mergers across denominations, multiple church memberships, and aging memberships while interest rises among students. He cites tax rolls and panentheism as key shifts.
The Missouri Synod faced a controversial moment as conservative clergy including Episcopal and Catholic leaders joined a Buffalo NY Lutheran pastor to urge a surface uprising of the underground church. The group backed minority concerns and opposition to the Vietnam War during a park service in violation of inter communion rules. Dr. Jacob A. Freas won an upset election as synod president over Dr. Oliver R. Harms.
In Canton trains and air raid shelters are being built to deter a possible sneak attack from abroad. A Communist official warned that Revisionist Russia imperialist America and Chiang Kai-shek backed forces in Taiwan Formosa could strike at any time. Posters warning of imminent attacks were seen across the city.
Blanchard Pennsylvania AP reports a flood control program for the West Branch Susquehanna River will be completed Wednesday after 13 years and millions in spending. The project includes Sayres dam at Blanchard and others, but experts warn floods could still occur without additional levees, walls, and 15 more dams. The effort spans 6,990 square miles and cost about 29.6 million dollars, with a recreation lake of 1,730 acres nearby.
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