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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
3
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The Montgomery County Council passes a mild firearms ordinance that bars possession by users of illegal drugs or fugitives and restricts former mental hospital patients. Critics call the measure a hypocritical exercise while urging more stringent controls to curb weapon ownership and use.
Eight Mount Airy youths gain permission to enter the Washington derby on July 12 after initial setbacks with local and nearby city events. About 200 boys from Maryland Virginia and DC are enrolled overall for the Washington race, with a $500 scholarship and a chance to advance to Akron the international contest.
Dr. Charles G. Spicknall warns he will seek court action against residents failing to repair defective septic tanks. He notes many properties still use septic systems while central sewerage expands, calling a failing system a health menace and urging prompt repairs amid summer heat.
A reader questions the value of college education given a garbage truck driver earning $150 weekly versus teachers starting at about $6,500 yearly. The letter urges organized teacher advocacy, cites AFL gains, and criticizes county commissioners and the Frederick County Teachers Association for inaction.
Bruce Biossat reports on a Negro physician noting young black men crave wealth and status without hard study. The piece argues for real skills in medicine, education, and urban reform, warning militant campus symbols distract from solving poverty and health crises. It highlights calls for practical training over symbolic victories.
A collection of wry quips on marriage and patience. The humor suggests that perseverance can backfire and haste in tying the knot leads to regret, with witty lines about turnips and shoe store gags.
Fifty years ago items note a June meeting to discuss revamping the party nomina tion system and whether to adopt the old convention style. Watermelons are costly this season, over two dollars each. Mount Saint Mary's varsity baseball plans a finale with Baltimore Dry Dock next week, hoping for a strong alumni game during commencement week.
At a regular meeting plans were approved for additional 1949 construction. Engineer Roger J H Willard pledged to finish at least one project before nightfall, with a half mile of Eigewood Church Road set for completion using on hand equipment. State police seek driver who escaped uninjured after truck left Alternate Route 40 and rolled down a 40 foot bank toward Hagerstown. City health ordinances will be revised after talks between the mayor, aldermen, and new Health Officer Dr C E Easterday, reactivating the city Board of Health.
President Nixon outlines a peace approach allowing South Vietnam to choose its government and future, with free and supervised elections accepted whether or not coalitions or reunification occur. The plan signals mutual troop withdrawal and a two step strategy if Paris talks stall.
Dennis Toms a 15 year old student from LeGore near Frederick County has had his Christmas card design accepted for a national art exhibit in New York. Sponsored by the National Association for Retarded Children the Harmony Grove School pupil created a Santa Claus sleigh and moonlit sky entry under instructor Mrs Jinly Simmons. His prior finger painting at Frederick Memorial Hospital sold well and the story honors his courage and school support.
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