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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1965
Page
1
Frederick city police report ten boys ages 9 to 14 damaged McCurdy Field equipment valued around 700 dollars. The youths were questioned and placed in parental custody as investigators consider juvenile authorities as a possibility. The break came when a sheriff’s deputy named several involved youths.
The Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors asks the county for new equipment including an adding machine to serve the registration office in Winchester Hall basement. Republican registrar James Messersmith told the Frederick County Commissioners on Monday the items could be shared with the county printing and duplicating office and urged placing them in the next fiscal year capital outlay budget. He noted the current adding machine is old and outdated.
Water issues dominate three county town council meetings. Walkersville plans to adopt a new water supply system within a month as tests continue on the storage tank water. Middletown agrees to drill a second well about 100 feet from the current one on Hollow Road. Woodsboro reports pumps overhauled and operating, while street repairs and water tank painting bids are sought.
New York traders faced uneven moves as the market opened with mixed results and several stocks showing notable activity. Analysts noted volatility driven by early gains and losses across sectors.
Jack B. Kussmaul, principal of Brunswick High School, resigns to become principal of Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, Long Island. He cites career advancement and higher pay, leaving Frederick County after announcing the June 30 effective date.
Cardinal Lawrence Shehan returned to his Baltimore archdiocese after a three week Rome trip during which he was elevated to the College of Cardinals. About 2,500 people welcomed him at Friendship International Airport as he described his joy at returning to his beloved city.
About 800 Viet Cong recruits attacked Kannak mountain outpost near Mang Yang Pass. Government reports claim at least 100 killed, with 76 bodies counted and many more likely. Defenders, including 9 US Special Forces, held ground as 33 defenders and several families died. Arsenal captured with Soviet rifles and a Czech machine gun.
Washington AP Johnson cancels planned spring trip to Latin America because of international conditions. White House press secretary George E. Reedy says Johnson has spent about three quarters of his time on foreign affairs lately and that travel plans for the year are in doubt or suspended.
Frederick City planning commission gave preliminary approval to a Carrollton subdivision town house project containing 38 units. A park dedication agreement with Brosius Development is required before final action by the mayor and aldermen. The commission also backed Carroll Court resubdivision for the West Patrick Street Shopping Center, delaying final vote due to a member's absence.
The Frederick County public school system opened Carroll Manor Elementary, integrating the system and closing the Doubs School the last all Negro school. The Health Department withdrew its cafeteria objection. Dr. Burgess noted minor equipment fixes. 43 Doubs students joined Carroll Manor. old Adamstown School also closed. Principal Mrs. Charlotte Hume will lead Carroll Manor. Construction cost 558,500 on a 20 acre site bought for 6,000 from Rockville Crushed Stone.
Six of Frederick County s housekeeping measures became law and a seventh bill passed the House of Delegates. The enacted measures repeal the library support tax ceiling and fund all public libraries, let county roads funds be held by the county treasurer, remove monthly payment requirements for the county attorney, repeal a high interest bank deposit rule, adjust the annual road report date, and allow county employee pensions to be handled by private insurance. The House bill ends the bid requirement for county audits by naming the lowest qualified bidder.
Brunswick town council faces a dispute over four town owned lots adjacent to the Little League ballpark. Residents fear new houses would reduce parking for games and foul balls near homes while officials cite potential economic benefits. Mayor James E. Cummings says no major business is expected, and any unexpected item would be unusual.
President Johnson signs a bill authorizing 1.1 billion dollars in federal aid for the 11 state Appalachia region. The measure aims to boost prosperity with a new public works program while stressing state and local self help. About 1 million residents earn far less than the national average. Of the total, 849 million funds an improved highway network across 165000 square miles.
In London Kenneth Moonan 23 admits smashing a $280 plate glass window after wearing a size 36 corset. He explains the tight corset caused discomfort, leading to an explosive release and the accidental destruction. The magistrate dismisses the case.
Arthur H. Bowis, a Washington area businessman, resigns as president and director of the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick and plans to dispose of his stock holdings. J. Albert Weinberg also resigns from the board to sell his hotel stake as owners receive stock buyout notices. Allen W. Routzahn presided. meeting recessed until next week.
President Johnson deplored police brutality against Negroes in Selma Alabama and urged calmness, reasonableness and respect for law. He directed the Justice Department to act as a friend of the court to permit a Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights.
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