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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
4
In 1962 only 60 percent of 8 762 registered voters voted. The article warns that 2500 votes could be enough to win, representing as little as ten percent of the population. It urges all registered voters to participate and choose capable leaders for the next four years.
A diary-like critique notes multiple proposed service corps including Peace, Job, VISTA, Executive, and a Financial Reserve Corps. It argues the corps trend blends public service with career training, praising selfless efforts by Peace and VISTA but warning that expanding corps may dilute purpose and blur public service with personal advancement.
Other editors report Representative Mathias will run in Maryland’s newly drawn Eighth district, opening the door for a new representative. Montgomery County forms the bulk of the district with parts of Howard and Anne Arundel included. The contest shapes Republican and Democratic nominations as GOP candidates emerge in a sizable field.
Swedish Defense Ministry experts report that the Soviet party and government now favor an entrenched upper class. Inheritance and perks boost officials while taxation hits the poor, and education rewards elites. The party shows limited worker representation and growing elite dominance.
The nation’s polls show President Johnson’s support hovering around 40 percent as he keeps pursuing his Viet Nam policy. Iowa polling places Romnes ahead of Johnson, with a Johnson- Nixon split of the race, while Johnson faces growing fears of GOP gains in Congress.
Fifty years ago in St Louis Democrats began their presidential nominating convention with former New York Governor Martin H Glynn chosen as temporary chairman. President Wilson was anticipated to win renomination easily as Frederick voters in Frederick tested city leadership with a hot election over mayor aldermen and treasurer posts. A precinct judge faced removal over a leaving post during a vote count and an accident at the sheriff s office buggy wheel incident highlighted the day as electric plant issues stirred local interest.
June 13, 1948 brief notes recall an early morning accident on South Carroll Street where four driverless automobiles collided after one car’s brakes failed. No injuries were reported. Also, Hedgiki Tojo and 25 others faced trial as the International War Crimes Tribunal opened in Tokyo. Firefighters anticipate 60 pieces of equipment for a parade during the Golden Jubilee Convention of the State Firemen’s Association.
Ronald Reagan seizes the California GOP nomination by a wide margin while George Christopher trails, prompting reflections on candidate finances, party cohesion, and the power of a compelling speech. The piece discusses how personal appeal and financial backing influence elections, and notes California’s potential realignment toward the Republicans if factionalism eases.
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