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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1969
Page
2
A reproduction of the June 28 1969 Frederick Maryland issue header and masthead details. The page lists publication info, subscription rates, postal circulars, and Associated Press affiliations, with imprint showing the Frederick News format and date.
A wide survey shows up to a nickel of every dollar spent goes to cover losses from crime. In Frederick City a Baltimore man pled guilty to wholesale shoplifting and received a one year term after a shopper alerted police. Industry leaders warn theft costs top 1.89 percent for retailers and rise for discount chains, with total crime costs to small businesses near 3 billion annually.
Frederick police warn of a smooth talking con artist calling area seniors and widows posing as bank staff. The ruse claims an account error by a dishonest teller and urges victims to withdraw savings to trap the teller. Most hang up, some notify police, as officers urge vigilance and cooperation to stop the scam.
Audrey Carroll and Mrs Bertie McBrayer raise concerns about teachers bearing burdens from policies and politics. They urge accountability, va educators’ roles, and a statewide vote on sex education arguing it affects children’s emotions and the nation’s future.
By Paul A Haley the Community Action Committees promote Rent-a-Kid a summer employment clearing house for teens up to 16 to do yard work cleaning attics and small chores. Employers deal directly with youths for pay hours and conditions while the committee administers the listing. This second year hopes to surpass last summer’s response aiding homeowners needing minor help and offering work for youths seeking steady summer tasks.
Edwin C Markell, a well known banker, publicly declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Comptroller of the Treasury. An enthusiastic Frederick political meeting endorsed his bid. Six Baltimore residents were injured when their car tipped into a ditch near Catoctin Furnace while en route to Gettysburg. They received treatment from Dr Birely of Thurmont and were later discharged. Spring wheat flour prices dropped 25 cents per barrel amid market weakness with a further decline possible as buyers await new stock.
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Carey Jarman inspected Barracks B and toured equipment with marksmanship models before heading to Cumberland. St Mark's Petersville held its annual homecoming with out of town guests signing the church register. A Harm on Field bingo raised funds to build a park shelter house.
A reflective piece urges enjoying the summer outdoors and stresses personal responsibility in safety on the highways. It cites liberty, the Declaration of Independence, and the need to pass freedom to future generations, urging vigilance and moral duty beyond material progress.
A garbled 1969 style column riffs on conformity and design, Easter eggs of pop culture, and a joke about a chicken with odd cargo, then shifts to spring cleaning noting an air conditioner filter change. The text includes stray phrases and playful hints without a coherent narrative.
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