Redistricting Blueprint Faces Court and Time Pressures
With the Supreme Court out of session five weeks before the fall election, state plans for legislative redistricting face limits without judicial review. Federal panels urge April 1 1965 reapportionment and staggered elections in New York could set a pattern for others, while Congress weighs a constitutional fix to favor nonpopulation based districts.
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Supreme Court
New York
New York State
Federal Court
Connecticut
General Assembly
Congress
Frederick letter writers rail at communist fears and praise Birch ties
A Frederick Md letter panel denounces communist conspiracies and praises John Birch Society while urging readers to study None Dare Call It Treason. It cites Hoover and Oswald, laments civil rights riots, and stresses fear in Cold War America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Regert
Suneay
Byate House Committee On Un-Ameri- Ptg
MPG, Co
Bnerth
California
Symall
Burealy
Associated Press
Ated Press
All
J. Edgar Hoover
Castro
Cuba
Russia
New York
Oswald
Iron Curtain
Birchers
Birch Society
John Birch Society
Average U S Household Size in Postwar Years
Census figures show the average household holding 3.3 persons, similar to a decade earlier, while birth rates of the 1950s increased the number of children under 18 per home. Many adults are living apart from relatives, shrinking household size as aging parents or retirees live separately.
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Census Bureau
Patriots Are Ridiculed Says This Conservative Letter
A reader responds to a recent Letter To The Editor arguing against the John Birch Society. The writer contends Birch principles advocate patriotism and freedom and accuses opponents of mischaracterizing them. The letter reflects Cold War era debate over conservative activism.
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the News
America
Society
John Birch Society
Electric elevator planned for Frederick City Hospital
Fifty years ago notes report progress on installing an electric elevator at Frederick City Hospital to replace the old hand elevator. The new lift will be large enough to move a cot to any floor, improving patient transport. A separate item mentions Ezra Houck showing a four and one half foot alfalfa stalk from his Frederick county farm.
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Frederick City Hospital
Imr
Ezra Houck
Frederick County
Frederick
J. P. Wachter
Lewistown
Nevin Stull
Williamson Drug Store
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Brest Litovsk Falls to Russian Advance as War Rages
Berlin announced that Brest Litovsk, the last great fortress before Warsaw, was abandoned to the advancing Russian armies along Kaunas in Lithuania. In Frederick, canneries plan to start canning the 1944 sugar corn crop by mid next week. A barn fire on the William Cramer place northeast of Mt. Pleasant caused losses in stock feed and farm machinery. The Western Shore hospital for chronic and indigent adults may be built in Frederick or Washington counties. Lt. Gen. Omar Bradley’s forces moved within two miles of Coutances in Normandy with a fall of the city anticipated.
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Brest Litovsk
Warsaw
Kaunas
Lithuania
Berlin
Frederick Canneries
Warscarce
William Cramer Place
Mt. Pleasant
Western Shore Hospital
Frederick
Washington County
Robert H. Riley
Maryland Department of Health
Associated Press
Cumberland
Omar N. Bradley
Coutance
Normandy
Lessay An Periers
Local Hospital Admissions Report From Frederick Area
Among the sick Ervin Schafer of RFD 1 Woodsboro enters the Naval Hospital at Bethesda Friday for major surgery. Retired Col. Elmer F. Munshower, former Frederick mayor, returns home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after cataract removal. Shirley C. Braungart of Wilson Place returns home from hospital. Lee F. Hoffman, patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital, transferred to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. Joseph J. Coady of Carroll Parkway enters Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Ervin Schafer
RFD
Woodsboro
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Elmer F. Munshower
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
West Patrick Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Munshower
Shirley C. Braungart
Wilson Place
Lee F. Hoffman
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Joseph J. Coady
Carroll Parkway
Harmony Concert Band Plays Tonight at Mullinix Park
The Harmony Concert Band directed by Joseph Harp performs tonight at Mullinix Park at 8 15 p m offering selections from classical to jazz including a varied program.
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Harmony
Mullinix Park
Joseph Harp
Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health praise note
A memo thanks the Frederick City Police Department for special parking and radio stations for daily coverage during the Mass X ray Survey. Harold Thomas Summers signs as General Chairman, July 28, 1966, praising efforts to promote better community health.
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Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
Frederick County
Tuberculosis Association
Frederick City
Former Government Official Sidney O'Donoghue Dies at 68
Sidney E. O'Donoghue 68 longtime Emmitsburg native died Wednesday in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital New York after major operations. He served in the Fordham Ambulance Unit in 1917 and the State Department with posts in Athens Salonika Malta Berlin and more before retiring to Florida and Connecticut. He is survived by his wife Katherine Lamont three sons eight grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services will be held in Norfolk Connecticut.
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Sidney E. O'Donoghue
Emmitsburg
Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital
New York
N. Y
David and
Mary Katherine Warthen O'Donoghue
Mt. Saint Mary’s College
Fordham University
New York City
State Department
Singapore
U. S
Athens
Salonika
Greece
Malta
Berlin
Guatemala
Cuba
Mexico
Argentine
Hague
Netherlands
Sofia
Bulgaria
Captiva Island
Florida
Norfolk
Connecticut
Katherine Lamont
Sidney Jr
Derek
Thomas
Quito
Ecuador
South America
Allen
John
Baltimore
Conn
Two Brothers Start Little Canopy Stands for Winter Sale
Gary and his brother describe starting their street stands with their father’s help and a reported investment of 200 to 300 dollars. They plan to put lights on the canopy and expect occasional dad assistance as they run the business.
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Gary
Veterans Administration Hires and Promotes Disabilities Workers
The Veterans Administration reports high disabled veteran representation among its 170000 employees with over 8 percent having a disability. In 1963 1413 earned promotions, 59 received pay raises for quality work, 606 earned outstanding certificates, and 332 received other commendations. A memorial fund for George F. Corcoran is being established at the University of Maryland with a $50000 goal. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah E. Eyler of Woodsboro, wife of George C. Eyler, with graveside rites at Mt. Hope Cemetery and services by Rev. D. M. Shelhamer and local American Legion units.
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Veterans Administration
President's Committee On Employment
F. E. Quinn
Baltimore
Engineering Fund
University of Maryland
George F. Corcoran
University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Sarah E. Eyler
George C. Eyler
Woodsboro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
D. M. Shelhamer
Eyler
Glenn W. Eyler
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Creager Funeral Home
Thurmont
Welfare payments in Frederick County Maryland June
The Maryland State Department of Welfare reports total public assistance of 47 467.79 dollars for Frederick County in June. 157 individuals received old age aid totaling 8 131.80 dollars. 171 families with 536 children got 19 893.54 dollars, averaging 116.34 per family. Five blind persons received 292.35 dollars. 87 totally disabled persons got 4 482.50 dollars. 37 cases received 1 634.85 dollars and 188 payments for children totaled 13 092.75 dollars, averaging 69.64 per child.
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Maryland
Maryland Voters Weigh Campaign Paths For 1964 Ticket
The piece records Maryland supporters of Hubert Humphrey and various optional picks for the presidential ticket. Quoted locals name Humphrey Kennedy Stevenson and Sargent Shriver as favored or considered choices, with calls for younger moderates and broad democracy ideals.
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Thomas B. Finan
Joseph D. Tydings
U. S. Senate
Humphrey
Louis L.goldstein
Samuel N.friedel
Edward A. Garmatz
Royce Hanson
Congress
Herbert R. O’conor Jr
Verda Welcome
Baltimore
Kennedy
Walter L. Green
College Park
Johnson
Maryland
Adlai Stevenson
Harry Hughes
Denton
Sargent Shriver
Miners Trapped Three Days Beneath Mt. Rivel Chamber
Entombed miners in an isolated 300 foot deep chamber faced cold and humidity as three men showed nervous strain and collapse. Drillers lowered supplies and officials continued relief efforts after three days underground.
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Martinez
Mt. Rivel
Pope Paul VI Says Church Universal Against Racism
Pope Paul VI declared the Roman Catholic Church universal in nature on Wednesday and asserted it can overcome racism nationalism and other divisions among men during remarks at Castel Gandolfo Italy.
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Universal Church
Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Paul VI
First World War Ignites Global Conflict After Peace
Fifty years ago a massive war erupted as nations moved from long peace to global conflict. Historian Dr. Phi Stern analyzes the shift and the impact on society, politics, and daily life in the week’s feature.
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Phi Stern
Obituaries in Frederick area mourn several residents
Death notices report Albert Vernon Harding Sr. of Gaithersburg age 70, with services planned at Gartner's Funeral Home and interment at Forest Oak. Also listed are Mrs. Lemuel E. Kelbaugh of Woodbine and Mrs. Edgar G. Null of Frederick, with service details and family survivors. Additional notices include Mrs. Maude L. Thomas of Frederick County and related relatives, funeral plans, and burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Albert Vernon Harding
Albert Vernon Harding Sr
Gaithersburg
Frederick
Debbie Ruth Harding
A. Vernon Jr
James R
Washington
Melvin W
Charles Buddy
Rockville
Hazel Emerson
Ruth Kidwell
Doris Smith
Hannah Harding
Elizabeth Webb
Dolores Bell
Elmer
James
Thomas E
Harry
Baltimore
Minnie Heffiner
Virginia Hoffler
Jeuca Harding
Ivy Ashburg
Gartner
Harry Balzell
Forest Oak Cemetery
Lemuel E. Kelbaugh
Helen E. Kelbaugh
Woodbine
Carroll County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Thomas and
Victorine Eigelberner
Lemuel B. Kelbaugh
Mabel Higelberner
Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Harry Legard
Ebenezer Cemetery
Edgar G. Null
Clara E. Null
Washington Street
Josiah and
Annie Mae Angelberger Stup
Mae Walker Robertson
Annapolis
Gordon M. Fleishell
William J. E. Null
Carl Wastler
Elwood Crum
C. Edward Hartman II
Joan Carol Fleishell
Debbie
Carolyn
Catherine
Edward Hartman
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
M. R. Etchison & Son Funeral
Elmer FE. Thomas
Maude L. Thomas
Elmer E. Thomas
O’possumtown Pike
Thomas
George T
Fannie “Ease Roderick
Frederick County
Margaret Thomas
N. W. Thomas
Hagerstown
E. Eugene Thomas
Fred
Kefauver
Middletown
John P. Snyder
Mission Hills
Calif
Agnes M. Thomas
McDonough
Geraldine Thomas
Greenmount
William M. Allenberg
Smithsburg
Charles H. Thomas
Grace United Church of Christ
E. Church Street
M. R. Etchison and Son
Army aide killed as guerrillas ambush convoy in Viet Nam operations
In Viet Nam a government convoy faced a guerrilla ambush causing heavy casualties before the guerrillas retreated into the jungle. In Saigon combat engineers removed statues from the French war memorial amid student protests against De Gaulle’s neutralization plan. Pierre Salinger spoke of growing support for the U.S. effort, noting backing in Japan and the Philippines.
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Saigon
Charles de Gaulle
South Viet Nam
France
Pierre Salinger
California
U.S. Senate
Hhecley
Wecid
Poe
Japan
de Gaulle
Philippines
U.S
Viet Nam
Funeral Services Held for Multiple Community Members
Funeral services were conducted in Emmitsburg Damascus and Thurmont for Henry Harrison Springer 75 of Emmitsburg Sterling A Black near New Windsor and Mrs Grace E Eby of near Thurmont. Interments followed at Mt View Locust Grove and United Brethren cemeteries with local pallbearers and clergy officiating.
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Incarnation United Church of Christ
Emmitsburg
Henry Harrison Springer
RFD
Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
John C. Charles
Mt. View Cemetery
George Springer
John Springer
Fred Wolfe
Harry Swomley
Alvey Kline
Eric Glass
Wilson Funeral Home
Sterling A. Black
Damascus
New Windsor
Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Donald Plank
Charles
Richard
Selby
Thornton Black
Eddie
William Krantz
Locust Grove Cemetery
Dry July Continues With Heat And No Rain Forecast
July remains dry at 4.32 inches, about an inch above normal, as last night’s clouds produced little rain. Forecasters expect sunny days with highs in the upper 80s to 90s, and cool nights in the 60s, while forests stay parched and fire risk lingers despite no active laws.
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Weather Bureau
Herman Toms
Forestry Service
Kenneth Shifflet
Firemen Overcome In Howard Fire Rescue Effort
Seven firefighters were overcome by smoke while battling a residence fire at Mrs. Ellene Taylor on Route 99 near Woodstock. The second and third floors and attic were destroyed. first floor saved. Fire units from West Friendship, Sykesville, Clarksville, Ellicott City, and Liberty Road fought for five hours. no damage estimate or cause yet. witnesses heard a blast like breaking glass.
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Howard County
Woodstock
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Ellene Taylor
Route 99
West Friendship
Sykesville
Clarkesville
Ellicott City
Liberty Road
Senator Engle Dies After Illness and Campaign Limitations
Former congressman and longtime California water resource advocate Senator Engle died early today at his Red Bluff home after a series of brain operations. He had been bedridden since April, appeared in a wheelchair to vote in June, and was survived by his wife Lucretia and daughter Yvonne Engle Childs.
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Senate
Engle
Lucretia
Red Bluff
Calif
Roy L. Sexton
Congress
House of Representatives
California
West
Armed Services and Commerce
Bakersfield
Chico State College
Hastings College of Law University of California
Tehama County
California State Senate
U.S. House
Harry Englebright
Lucretia Caldwell
San Jose Calif
Yvonne Engle Childs
Frederick Driver Charged After East Patrick Crash
A Frederick motorist James W. Anderson 52 of Park Place was charged with leaving a parked position when unsafe to do so after his 1956 panel truck collided with a 1963 car driven by Margarite Krantz 58 on East Patrick street. Damage to both vehicles totaled 50 dollars. Officer Calvin L. Phillips investigated.
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Frederick
East Patrick Street
James W. Anderson
Park Place
Margarite Krantz
RED 5
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John R. Brubaker
Trail Avenue
News-Post
Vets Administration
Figurehead
Pune
Grace E. Eby
Guy Eby
Western Maryland Hospital
Creager
Harry E. Krone
Ralph Stottlemeyer
Margaret Fogel
Homer Palmer
Lester Ridenour
Richard Ridenour
Thomas Ridenour
Howard
Sen. Engle
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