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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1965
Page
4
The article notes progress in the US space program following Gemini 4 and Gemini 5, with Agena target launches planned to gain preliminary experience for dual lunar missions. It asserts Mercury and Gemini flights show humans can endure space conditions, but stresses the need to perfect rendezvous techniques and safety before a Moon voyage, acknowledging substantial work remains.
At the height of the Berlin crisis the Selective Service for November 1961 was 20 000 men. The July call rose to 17 000, lifting total inductees to 3 004 150 since September 1960. The surge reflects Vietnam combat escalation and higher manpower needs, with the draft likely to continue to 1970 despite calls for reform. President Johnson ordered five VA hospitals kept open and two old soldiers’ homes while six hospitals and two residences were closed, amid a broader plan to consolidate regional offices and freeze hiring to save funds. The House Veterans Affairs Committee gained veto power over future closures, but changes may delay any action.
The national scene argues that Laos neutrality failed after three years, with Pathet Lao control of two thirds of the country and North Vietnamese support. Reporters note that neutralists were forced out as Vietnamese troops and Viet Minh cadres remained, undermining Geneva goals and delaying an inevitable reckoning.
Hal Boyle notes new expressions born from combat life. Terms shift as soldiers adopt foreign map units and nicknames for foes, while phrases like sorry about that become ironic patches on uniforms. A fly swatter joke and a sergeant’s lucky slot win punctuate the column.
Telegran to William Jennings Bryan from German American citizens lauds his stand for world peace. Fishing Creek relief water main contract to be awarded at board meeting with debate over local bidder versus lowest bid. City register offices gain two flower boxes funded by Frederick Civic Club guarded by the janitor.
Twenty years ago the News Post noted University of Maryland students freed from classes to attend a mass meeting denouncing lack of student and faculty input on policy. Two faculty members had recently criticized the administration, while other notes included the incomplete dedication plan for Frederick County WWII Honor Roll and a State Guard concert. Internationally, reports cited Australian forces seizing Brunei airfields and Gen de Gaulle planning to visit Washington to discuss Middle East issues with President Truman amid Syria-Lebanon tensions.
The Mental Health Bell ringing Campaign nears its end with Frederick County residents contributing more than ever to the Mental Health Association. Over five hundred volunteers rang bells, supporting research and local chapter establishment, aided by The Frederick News-Post and radio stations WFMD and WMHI.
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