Fort Detrick Lab Work Deemed Safe for Public Health
Microbiological experiments at Fort Detrick have little chance of harming area health, per Sen. Brewster after a briefing by Harold Brown. The inquiry followed resident letters and an $11.7 million Senate appropriation for more medical biological labs at Fort Detrick. Brown cited 22 years of safe operation and described safety steps for workers and the Frederick community.
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Ft. Detrick
U.S
Daniel B. Brewster
Walter Reed
Senate Armed Services Committee
Brewster
Fort Detrick
Brown
Defense Research and Engineering
Air Force
Maryland
Medicare Series Begins Monday In The Frederick News
A new public service feature answers questions about the Medicare Social Security legislation. The series by John Troan explains how Medicare affects retirement, hospitalization, post hospital care, and home nursing.
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Frederick News
Altport Illustrated
John Troan
Troan
America
Thurmont Loses Police Chief In Sudden Resignation
Thurmont awoke without a police chief as Clarence Hagelin announced his resignation to state police and left town with no chief on duty. Town Officer Joseph M. Kuhn, currently away in New York, is the sole Thurmont officer available, expected to return by Sunday night. Hagelin had served for years and previously filled the role after the death of James Dubel.
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Thurmont
Clarence Hagelin
Joseph M. Kuhn
Kuhn
New York
Hagelin
Greyhound Lines Bus Company
Hagerstown
James Dubel
Dubel
Johnson Signs Medicare Bill With Harry Truman
President Johnson signed a $6.5 billion Medicare law in Independence after a cross country trip to honor Harry S. Truman. Truman, 81, called the measure a source of dignity for seniors as Johnson and Truman exchanged pens and praised the historic moment at the Truman Library in a ceremony with Wilbur Mills and Mike Mansfield in attendance.
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Independence, Mo
Johnson
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Elebow
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Airlines Shift to Size Based Baggage Limits
New baggage rules take effect Sunday shifting from weight to size. United Braniff TWA will allow one checked bag 65 inches, a second 35 inches, and a carry-on 45 inches. American joins 65 55 45. National Eastern and Northeast keep old limits 40 pounds domestic and higher first class on international.
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New York
Civil Aeronautics Board
American Airlines
CAB
United Airlines
Braniff International
Trans World Airlines
National
Eastern
Northeast
For Rent Furnished Apartment in Boyds Maryland
Received good results from this ad. Rented quickly. For Rent furnished apartment in Boyds Maryland with 2 3 or 4 rooms and bath. For light housekeeping convenient to AEC.
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Boyds
A.E.C
UN Security Council eyes Viet Nam debate
The United States urged council help for a Viet Nam peace formula and nonpermanent members discussed reviving a session on the Asian conflict. Ambassadors Goldberg and Morozov exchanged letters as a possible council meeting loomed, with talks centering on a negotiated settlement and UNSC powers under the Charter.
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United Nations
N.Y
Viet Nam
Security Council
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Bolivia
Ivory Coast
Jordan
Malaysia
Netherlands
Uruguay
Arthur J. Goldberg
Platon D. Morozov
Goldberg
Morozov
Council
South
China
Church Women Probe Local Antipoverty Efforts
The Frederick United Church Women survey local nonprofit activity to gauge poverty programs under the Economics Opportunity Act. After 400 interviews, findings will guide Community Action Committee usage of federal aid for Frederick City and County. District chairs lead ten interview teams. deadline August 15.
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Frederick
Frederick City
The
United Church Women
Mary Frear Keeler
Hood College
United Church
Roy Clever
Ernest Dettbarn Sr
John Fox
Howard Fuqua
John Garst
Charles Hicks
Earl Howard
Greece seeks compromise candidate for premier after parliament clash
ATHENS AP Greece political parties aim for a compromise premier candidate after the collapse of parliament's attempt to debate the one day old government crisis. Sources say Premier George Athanasiadis Novas will likely yield power only if leaders choose a candidate acceptable to King Constantine and a parliamentary majority.
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Athens
Greece
George Athanasiadis Novas
Constantine
Union leaders hopeful of settlement amid steel wage talks
The United Steelworkers and steel industry officials voiced confidence a Sept 1 deadline can be met. Union leader I W Abel said a contract is possible, while chief negotiator R Conrad Cooper warned offers must meet employees’ needs. Both sides confirm wage gaps of about 18 cents versus nine cents offered.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Basic Steel Industry
I. W. Abel
R. Conrad Cooper
Cooper and Abel
Cooper
Foreign Trees Good Researcher Says
A Maryland Christmas Tree Growers Association summer meeting in Unionville at Capt. E. M Waldron’s home heard a University of Maryland forester say Scotch pine seed from parts of Europe could benefit both Christmas tree growers and timber producers. He warned that trees from unknown seed strains may disappoint.
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Maryland Christmas Tree Growers Association
Unionville
Capt. E. M Waldron
University of Maryland
Europe
Area Doctors Reject Medicare Socialism Claim
Frederick County doctors largely oppose the Medicare bill calling it a step toward socialism though one doctor supports it as needed. Several physicians criticize the law as socialist and misdirected while noting parts may be good and expressing concerns about cost and centralization of power. President Johnson signed the Medicare bill in Independence, Missouri, with Harry S. Truman witnessing.
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Anne Marie Gibbons
Frederick County
B. C. Thomas Jr
Frederick
Erick County Medical Society
Frederick County Association
Thomas
H. P. Freeman
Emmitsburg
Willis Riddie
Fred
Erick
Dr. Smith
Brunswick
A. Stalbott Brice
Fredavick
Hitler
Germany
Russia
China
H. F. Kline Sr
Johnson
Independence
Harry S. Truman
Congress
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J. Rolfe Castleman
Francis Cook
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News-Post
Jefferson
Call
Montgomery County
North Court Street
YMCA
Mike Groelle
J Rolfe Castleman
Thr Osthers
Peter Chichester
Peter W. Werner
John Spahr
Robin Spahr
Michele Mauro
John Spahr Jr
Melinda Mauro
UN Council
James Gray
Aab
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