Regional jail plan faces county opposition in Predertch
Frederick County leaders debate a proposed regional jail with Carroll and Howard counties. Sheriff Jacobs notes severe deficiencies at the current jail and supports added guards and outside activities while President Collins argues against regionalization, predicting a decade-long delay. Authorities discuss rehabilitation plans and outside entrances to improve inmate morale amid broader regional planning.
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Predertch
Howard
Carroll
Joseph D. Egeberg Jr
Bastille
Egeberg
Crummell P. Jacobs
Jacobs
Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff's Department
Frederick
Charles E. Collins
Aes County
Carroll and Howard
Collins
Frederick County
Local Clergy Change as Rev Alfred E Smith Transferred
Rev Alfred E Smith moves from Frederick City Catholic Church to St John s Church in Columbia effective this week. He served since 1963 here, active in Human Relations Council Fort Detrick auxiliary chaplain and Knights of Columbus, with prior posting at Immaculate Heart of Mary Baynesville. Rev William E Becker succeeds him, a Mount St Mary s College graduate ordained last month.
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St. John T the Evangelist Church
Alfred E. Smith
Frederick City
Father Smith
St. John’s Church
St Columbia
Frederick
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Baynesville
Frederick Parish
Human Relations Council
Fort Detrick
Maryland
CCD
Archdiocesan
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
William E. Becker
Mount St. Mary's College
Opposition to Sex Education in 1969 Letters
A Frederick County editor's page features readers arguing about sex education in schools. Letters condemn 19th century attitudes, defend sex education, urge Bible reading, and call for school-based information for teens and parents.
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Petish
Florence Bassler
Maryland
Frederick County
Barbs on floor covering and fashion expense noted
A fragment notes displeasure over new floor covering and linked fur coat costs. It mentions a wife’s wardrobe as an expense and hints at job seekers and managers dealing with hiring.
Metropolitan approach urged for Baltimore’s urban renewal
Former Governor Theodore McKeldin argued Baltimore’s inner city problems require a metropolitan solution with merged functions across five districts. He warned that suburban poverty and inner-city decline threaten overall vitality, urging centralized planning and unified administration to cut costs and restore balance. Also highlighted: Libertytown honors 92-year-old Mrs. Clara Lily Brooks with a gospel program and community tribute.
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Theodore Kt. McKeldin
Baltimore
Balti Moe Keldin
Deep South
Appalachia
Justce
McKeldin
Daily Grist of News
Libertytown
Clara Lily Brooks
Tri-Stan Gospel Chorus
Dorsey Methodist Church
New London
Brooks
Community Lfe
George Licker
Mother Brooks
Frederick County
Fire ends Empire Theatre show in 1919 blaze
In June 1919 the Empire theatre show was cut short when a spark from electric equipment ignited film fumes in the operator’s room. Mayor Gilmer Schley faced rejection of his first city appointment as Republican aldermen refused to confirm Edward S. Delaplaine as city attorney. Walkersville won a vote for a new public school building following a citizens’ delegation push.
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Empire Theatre
Gilmer Schley
City Hall
Schley
Edward 5. Delaplaine
Walkersville
Municipal Pools to Open in Baker and Mullinix Parks
Mayor Lloyd C. Culfer and city officials will officially open the municipal swimming pools in Baker Park and Mullinix Park for the summer. Culfer will introduce playground personnel at the ceremony. Maryland State Baseball League President William Burall says 1,000 spectators are expected at Scheer Stadium in Brunswick for the second annual meeting of the State and Tri County League all star teams. The Board of Education may consider a site in north Frederick for a new elementary school, with details withheld pending negotiations.
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Baker Park
Diggs
Mullinix Park
Lloyd C. Culfer
Culfer
Maryland State Baseball League
William 15. Burall
Scheer Stadium
Brunswick
Board OF Education
North Frederick
Supreme Court Decision on Civil Rights Powers Sparks Debate
The Supreme Court ruling linked to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 suggests Congress may regulate private lives if interstate commerce is involved. Justice Black dissented, arguing the Lake Nixon Club case overextends the commerce clause and could reach remote recreation spots, potentially reshaping private rights and business practices nationwide.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
High Court
Arkansas
Lake Nixon Club
Black
Lake Nixon
Sleepy Hollow
Arkansas Hills
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Maq
Florence Bassier
Acts
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Michael E. Leftwich
Waverley
West Frederick
Iron and Steel
Frederick County Association For
Rock Creek Center
Rosewood
Harmony Grove
Scott Key Center
D. L. Banks
Rela
Emmy
Trederick
By Phil Pastoret
Mmna
Trark
Hems
David Lawrence
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