Debate over party loyalty fuels criticism in Frederick
The Frederick Page Z TRE NEWS reports tensions as Republicans in the House face criticisms over voting patterns against administration bills. The piece analyzes whether Senator Hugh Scott is aligned with Democrats and questions why many legislators yield to unpopular actions. March 3, 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Nator Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Great Southern
Rederick
Scott
Simms
Prass
Harold Weisberg
AP News
Rapid Transit Study Eyes New York Washington Rail Link
Richardson Dilworth leads a President's study on high speed rail between New York and Washington and Boston to Washington. Feasible operation at 110 mph could cut New York Washington time to 2 1 2 hours from 3 36, with Boston Washington to be determined. Rural car use remains high. pace, comfort and cost must attract riders back to rail. The study wraps up by midsummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New York
Richardson Dilworth
Antarctica Grows Like Home for World’s Last Untouched Frontier
It outlines how Antarctica has become inhabited with over 3000 personnel from multiple nations in outposts bases and stations. Travel times have dropped from two months by icebreaker in 1957 to 44 hours by air in 1964 with a new air field. Tourists may arrive soon, offering a remote retreat far from ordinary life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctica
Earth
United States
McMurdo Sound
U.S
Letter to the Editor Defends Mathias Record Against Simms
A letter argues for Congressmen Mathias renomination praising his voting record and integrity. It criticizes Mr Simms for unfounded attacks and claims Mathias has faced issues honestly as a public servant. The writer mentions Simms alleging 63 misvotes, then cites a recent Republican figure's remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias
Simms
the News
Congress
Simm
Sen
Wants Medical Doctors To Give Some Service As Vets To the Editor
A reader argues doctors should provide urgent care like veterinarians, laments long waits for human medical help, and notes the difficulty of securing house calls in rural areas. The letter from Mrs. Charles E. Boone of Walkersville expresses frustration with appointment shortages and time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Boone
Walkersville
Fifty Years Ago News from the Western Maryland Railroad
Reports on the railroad presidency change with J M Fitzgerald retiring and Carl R Gray appointed successor. Discussion of a proposed Frederick County Blue Ridge crossing line with an 11000 foot tunnel. Also notes on Creagerstown hotel sale, Nelson merchandise license opposition, All Saints Chapel electric lights and roof repairs, and a summer fly-swarming campaign idea in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railroad
J. M. Fitzgerald
Carl R. Gray
Blue Ridge Mountains
Frederick County
HJ. Krise
Creagerstown
J.L. Hahn
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Twenty Years Ago News-Post Highlights From March 5 1944
U S Army Headquarters reports heavy bombers attacked eastern Germany and one formation was said to be striking a target in the Berlin district. An honor roll bearing Thurmont area names stands on the Mackley building West Main Street for public reading from the town square. Zimmerman Holter Carmichael and Maynard Hawker linked to certified hybrid seed corn work at College Park and Middletown. A county special committee asks lawmakers to curb State Public Welfare control over welfare employees, shifting oversight to local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Germany
Berlin
Thurmont
Mackley
Lewistown Youth In Fair Condition After Car Strike
Robert Lee Norwood 18 was struck by a car Saturday night in Lewistown and is in fair condition at Washington County General Hospital in Hagerstown. State Police report ongoing investigation with no arrests at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Norwood
Lewistown
Washington County General Hospital
Hagerstown
Legislature Moves Toward Adjournment and Redistricting
The legislature plans a special session to tackle congressional redistricting on a population basis amid a federal suit. Proposals extend Baltimore City districts into Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties and redraw Eastern Shore plus Prince Georges and Charles counties. Also split Montgomery into Western and Eastern districts. Senators rejected a pay raise to 2400 for senators and 1800 for delegates, linking salaries to a constitutional amendment on session length. The Judiciary Committee backs 63 days yearly while the House favors 77, with historical 30 days in even years and 90 in odd years since 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Calvert and
St. Marys
Prince Georges
Charles
Eyford
Baltimore County
Montgomery County
Maryland
Carroll
Howard Counties
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Hagerstown seeks why industry slows in county
Economic Development Commission officials told County Commissioners on Tuesday that the county’s image may deter new industries. They cited city county unrest and disputes, delays by the State Roads Commission, and unfinished Interstate 81 and 70 projects as factors reducing transportation appeal and industrial park readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
A. F. MacDonald
EDC
State Roads Commission
SRC
Washington County
State Farm Reports 1963 Payroll Rise and Local Office Plan
State Farm Mutual Insurance reports an $87 000 payroll increase in 1963 for its Eastern Office and field staff in Virginia North Carolina Delaware Maryland and Washington. A Frederick Maryland regional office to handle records will employ about 350 people, on eleven acres rezoned October 17 1963, adjacent to Linden Hills parkway and Frederick Freeway. The company notes 18 additional Eastern staff bringing total to 911 and records 831 employee medical claims at $123 665 with an average $148 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Virginia
North Carolina
Delaware
Maryland
Washington
State Farm Mutual
State Farm
District of Columbia
Frederick Memorial Park Cemetery
Linden Hills
Frederick
Charlottsville
Eastern Company
Group Medical Insurance
Rembrandt Peale Portrait Hangs in Capitol Vice President’s Room
The original port hole portrait of George Washington by Rembrandt Peale is displayed in the vice president’s room at the U S Capitol. The painting is noted for its historic significance and prominence in the building’s decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembrandt Peale
George Washington
U. S. Capitol
Hazel Geisbert and William Gregg Wed in Laytonsville Ceremony
Miss Hazel Virginia Geisbert and William N. Gregg married at St. Paul Methodist Church Laytonsville in a candlelit double ring ceremony. The couple and families are from Laytonsville Derwood and Gaithersburg with guests including Emilie Welsh and James E. Welsh Jr. The reception was at the Pioneer Club Woodfield. The bride is Gaithersburg High School 1983 graduate and works for the U S Atomic Energy Commission. the groom a 1961 Sherwood High School graduate and employed by Charles Hawkins Jr. in Brookeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bee
Hazel Virginia Geisbert
Austin L Geisbert
Laytonsville
William N. Gregg
Marie Gregg
Derwood
Charles Gregg
St. Paul Methodist Church
Glenn E. Black
Lowell S. Garland
Emilie Welsh
Donna Geishert
James E. Welsh Jr
Roy Webb
George Geisbert
William Holston
Sharon Gregg
Garry Wayne Welsh
Tommy Edward Welsh
Geisbert
Pioneer Coon Hunters Club
Woodfield
Sherwood High School
Charles Hawkins Jr
Brookeville
Gaithersburg High School
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Germantown
How They Voted On Tax Hike
Annapolis reports show House and Senate votes on Gov Tawes income tax increase to fund a school aid program Carroll Fort Dulany. The record lists lawmakers for and against in both chambers, including party and district details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
Tawes
Carroll
Fort Dulany
Magi
O'Farrell
Frederick
Byron
Houck
Payne
Bernsberg
Collins
Howard
Hanna
Warfield
Montgomery
Blondes
Cook
Garrett
Bray
Glatelty
Groves
Washington
Ditton
Grumbacher
Huyett
Tingle
Hoffman
Spence
Maryland
Senate
James
Harford
Alton
Ranne Arundel
Clark
Curran
Baltend
Dean
Queen Annes
Derr
Malkus
Dorchester
Nock
D-Wicombe
North
D-Talbot
Parran
D-Charles
Phoebus
R-Somerset
Pine
D-Balta County
Raley
D-St Marys
Roney
O-Cecil
Sanford
Worcester
Snyder
Weledine
Dkaito
Wheatley
Prince Georges
Bertorelli
O-Balto
Dort
Gude
Joe Louis Fought 71 Ring Contests During World War II
Pugilist Joe Louis competed in 71 official fights excluding exhibitions during the war years, linking his active boxing career to the wartime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Red Cross Luncheon Highlights Service Awards and Certifications
The Red Cross luncheon featured 1963 swimming instruction totals and awards for long service. Wreaths plus pins honored 35, 30, 25, 20 and 5 year contributors across motor service, Junior Red Cross, Gray Ladies, and blood programs. Notable recognitions included Dr Warren Evans and Miss Marian Smith for water safety work and First Aid instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Weinberg
William Wallace
Martin Flahavan
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Liberty
Donald ‘Trowbridge
Detrick
Warren Evans
Frederick County
Marian Smith
Hood College
Red Cross
Charles Deck
Edgar McBride
Ernest Webb
Richard Dutrow
Button
William T. Delaplaine
Talbot Brice
Arvin Jones
Daniel J. Thomas
W. Merval Weaver
Allen G. Quynn
W. Cash Smith
Howard W. Ash
Harry Harshman
H. Reese Shoemaker Jr
E. L. Meadows
Motor Service
Willam McC. Holzapfel
H. Thomas Summers
Joseph D. Baker
Ralph Kline
William Hill
Charles Little
Chevron
William Slemmer
Margrete Dill
Frank Byrne
Stephen Slaughter
Alvin Hylton
N. C. Burnette
Leon Fisman
W. J. Fredlund
Marion Comer
R.N
Gray
Mr. Grove
Norman Burke
Bowers
Herbert Bloom
Boyd Clayton
C. R B. Butler
J. Frederick Kreissig
James A. Grove
Robert Shipley
James E. Gaver
Ormond Galvin
Robert Testerman
William Roessler
Lloyd Stup
Mrs Harrison Mentioned In Brief Note Of Public Figure
A fragment references Mrs Caroline Scott Harrison wife of President Benjamin Harrison in connection with a public role. The source hints at a general status but lacks full context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Scott Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Leap Year Party Honors Stephen Eaton’s 12th Birthday
A Leap Year party near Lewistown celebrated Stephen Eaton turning 12 on February 29. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eaton and many relatives and friends. The gathering featured games, refreshments, and a final free for all snowball battle in the front yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Eaton
John Eaton
Lewistown
Eaton
Jack Lewis
Robert Downs
Doris Devilbiss
Joe
Jim
Tammy Devilbiss
Todd Downs
Debbie Stonesifer
Connie
Steve Eaton
Rusty Rice
Mike Rice
Dale Gladhill
Jimmy Snoots
Dan VanFossen
Richard Heffner
Donald Bare
Butch Green
Deaths in the Thurmont area and Hanover obituaries
Portier Harry Stiner Portner, 64, of near Thurmont, died in his doctor’s office Wednesday from a heart condition. Survived by his wife Stella and seven children, he worked as night watchman for M. J. Grove Lime Co. Funeral arrangements at Creager Funeral Home, Thurmont, with services Saturday. Also: Cecelia Veronica Leonard, 76, Hanover, died at Hanover Hospital. Survived by six children, several grandchildren, and church affiliations. Funeral services held in Hanover. Other notices detail C. Lynn Strickhouser, 67, Littlestown, and Gibson Strother Trenary, 76, Hagerstown, with family survivors and funeral details. Includes local 4H club report from Walkersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stiner Portner
Thurmont
James Hammett
Fairfield
Isaac and
Sophia Davis Portner
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stella Bailey Portner
Edward Kohlerman
Baltimore
Ralph Portner
Dayton
Ohio
Lester Miller
Carroll Portner
Francis Miller
John Willard
Harry Portner Jr
Russell Forney
Mary Yingling
Harry Annders
Roscoe Portner
Inwood
John H. Leonard
Cecelia Veronica Leonard
Hanover
Hanover Hospital
Leonard
Joseph and
Amelia (Smith) Smith
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
National Council of Catholic Women
The
Altar and Rosary Society
Little Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Milo C. Kepner
Grace Cladfelter
Paul J. Leonard
New Oxford
Virginia Leonard
Robert J. Leonard
Jacksonville
Fla
Eilene Cramer
Walkersville
Pauline Campbell
Glen Rock
Calvin Smith
David Stahl
Edward Smith
Florence Laughman
Pius Smith
Golden Gate
Stuart, Fla
Irene Stine
Harrisburg Pa
Curtis Smith
St. Joseph's Cemetery
C. L. Strickhouser
C. Lynn Strickhouser
Littlestown
Charles W
Ida Shultz Strickhouser
Mary Wolfe Strickhouser
W. Leroy Strickhouser
Taneytown
Wilbert Puls
Hawkeye
Iewa
C. A. Strickhouser
Raymond F. Strickhouser
Fred Barr
George F. Strickhouser
Robert Bowers
Elmer Legore
Charles Bridinger
Carl Oyler
Gettysburg
Floyd
Robert Strickhouser
Edward Bishe
Gibson S. Trenary
Gibson Strother Trenary
Hagerstown
Newton D. Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick County
John and
Belle Funk Trenary
American Legion
North American Cement Corp
Howard E
James G
Mary Clem
Winchester
Funeral Notices for Local Residents in Early Week
Funeral services were held for Lester E. Barber of Damascus at 2 p.m. at Olin L. Molesworth. Interment was at Salem Methodist Cemetery. Other obituaries include Shirley W. Bohn of Mt. Airy and Emma Cook near Sykesville with respective services at Locust Grove and White Rock churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester E. Barber
Damascus
Olin L. Molesworth
Edwin A. Ankeny
Frank Depre
Joseph
Leslie Mullineaux
Philip Brake
William Duvail
Eldridge
Garner Barber
Salem Methodist Cemetery
Cedar Grove
Emma Cook
Sykesville
White Rock
Ivory Blackman
William
George
Dorsey Whittaker
William and
Nile Hershey
Oscar Brown
C. M. Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Collision on U S 15 near Emmitsburg injures two vehicles
State Police say at about 2 10 a m on U S 15 two miles south of Emmitsburg an accident caused 400 in damage to both vehicles. Berkeley H Latte 20 of Lansford Pa driving north struck the rear of George Michael Late 26 Thurmont driving a stopped 1962 International truck. Late charged with stopping on the traveled portion of the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. 15
Emmitsburg
Ti. C
Ronald Twigg
Berkley H. Latte
Lansford
U.S. 15
George Michael Late
Thurmont
Late
Con dition Remains Critical for Keymar Man
George Eckenrode of Keymar remains in critical condition at Loudoun County Hospital Leesburg Va after being found Sunday in his running car on Virginia 725 near Round Hill. He has not regained consciousness since admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckenrode
Keymar
Loudoun County Hospital
Leesburg
Eckenrode
Virginia
Round Hill
Highest peaks in five continents listed by region
The article lists major mountains by continent with claimed heights. North America Mount McKinley in Alaska 20 320 feet, South America Mount Aconcagua 23 081 feet with dispute, Europe Mount Elbrus 18 481 feet, Africa Kilimanjaro 19 565 feet, Asia Mount Everest 29 028 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Bear State
Colorado
Centennial
Connecticut
Georgia
Empire
Illinois
Massachusetts
Old Colony
Michigan
Wolverine
Minnesota
Nebraska
Blackwater
New Hampshire
New Mexico
N. Carolina
Old North State
North Dakota
Sioux
Oklahoma—Boomer
Oregon
Beaver
Carolina
Palmetts
South Dakota
Tennessee—Volunteer
Wisconsin—Badger
Wyoming
Equality
Continents
North America
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
South America
Mt. Aconcagua
Argentina
Ojos del Salado
Chile- Argentina
Europe
Mt. Elbrus
Caucasus
Africa
Kilimanjaro
Kibo
Tanganyika
Asia
Mt. Everest
Nepal-Tibet
No Charges In City Accident
Minor collision at the intersection of North Court and West Church streets left two cars damaged. Mrs. George Schroeder's 1962 Buick and Claude McIntyre's 1959 Rambler sustained about 40 dollars in damage each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Court
West Church Streets
Charles K. Cashour
George Schroeder
South Market Street
Claude McIntyre
Wilson Place
Hospital and Birth Notices From Local Area
Among the sick a recent admission to Vin dobona Nursing Home Brad dock Heights was Mrs Cerelia Thomas of Brunswick. Mrs Drexel Guyton near Burkittsville was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital with a broken leg from a fall at her home. Mr and Mrs David F Fitzpatrick Nashville announce the birth of their first child a daughter at Saint Thomas Hospital. Dr John Dyson of Hazelton Pa son in law of Mr and Mrs Emory B Shipley Sr is a patient in University Hospital Philadelphia recovering from surgery. Mrs Irene C Kemp of West South street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital to undergo major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindobona
Braddock Heights
Cerelia Thomas
Brunswick
Drexel Guyton
Burkittsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
David F. Fitzpatrick
17Th Avenue South
Nashville
Tenn
Saint Thomas Hospital
Fitzpatrick
Veronica Eury
Alice Eury
North Market Street
Henry Eury
John Dyson
Hazelton
Emory B. Shipley Sr
Westsbrook
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Irene C. Kemp
West South Street
U.S. Agrees to $69.3 Million UAR Loan
The United States will lend the United Arab Republic the equivalent of 69.3 million dollars in local currency from surplus American commodities. The loan funds UAR development plans and is repayable over 30 years. Bishop Harry Lee Doll will visit St. Mark's Church in Petersville Friday at 8 p.m. for evening prayer and a sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
United States
United Arab Republic
U.A.R
ST. Mark's
Harry Lee Doll
Diocese of Maryland
St. Mark's Church
Merryland Tract
Petersville
Also Mentioned on This Page
News-Post
Lems
Pamela Roderick
David Eigenbrode
Rocky Ridge
Kenneth Wachter
Charles Garst
Locust Grove
Shirley W. Bohn
Mt. Airy
E. A. Frink
William Clark
Russell Leatherwood
Frank Gardner
William Rimby
Leonard Haines
Merton Rhinecker
Wilbur Jacob Foreman
Veterans Hospital
Fort Howard
Donald Plank
Norman Brashears
William Beaver
Jesse Clay
Edward Soowler
Is Slair
Francis Rankes
William Edgar Magaha
Gladhill
Middletown
John Barnes
Robert
Donald Day
David Magaha
William Myers
Joseph Little
Harry Rhoderick
Donald Easterday
Union
UAR
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