This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
4
Local page from The News of Frederick Maryland dated March 10 1960. Includes newspaper masthead, pricing details, subscription rates, and AP news usage notice. No specific local event details readable on this fragment.
The Moroccan port Agadir was devastated by a powerful quake. More than 10 600 people are dead and the city’s Casbah district suffered collapse while the European quarter’s steel and stone structures also fell. The event follows tremors from the Atlas Mountains and struck a city once seen as safe.
A letter urges replacing a failing one way bridge to Watkins Acres and Westbrook in Frederick Maryland. Residents describe flood and snow damage, dangerous approaches, and winter isolation for about 150 families thanks to drifting snow and closed routes. The writer warns funds from a bond may be diverted without a clear local will to back a fair replacement plan.
The Rev Daniel F. X. Hart 59 a Jesuit priest tied to St Peter's Institute of Industrial Relations in Jersey City New Jersey died after an operation.
Among the sick, Daisy Danner of Burkettsville was admitted to Vindo Bona Convalescent and Rest Home Tuesday. Mrs Henry Lakin Sr of Jefferson entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Gary Loy, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Loy of Jefferson, reentered Frederick Memorial Hospital as a medical patient. Sadie Sharrer of South Market Street has returned home after a four month stay at Baltimore Hospital. Ezra W Blank Jr of Route 7 returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after minor surgery. Mae K Baker of East Seventh Street is improving from a virus infection. Mollie Myers of Yellow Springs, who had surgery March 3 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, returned home and is slowly improving.
From Berkeley Springs West Virginia word comes that smallpox is under control. An excavation at Market and Fourth streets caused part of a wall to collapse at J Howard Baer’s store, while Alban M Wood of the University of Virginia senior law class is picked among six principals for April debates. Red Porter, once a Frederick pitcher, is in Hagerstown for a visit. John S Ramsburr purchases the Tucker residence on East Second Street from W H Hershberger.
Delinquent Frederick county tax list reveals nearly 400 properties for 1939, state funds of 281 736 allocated for local roads, Rockville Fair Grounds eyed for a new building to replace Montgomery High School destroyed by fire, former Governor Nice opens campaign in Frostburg, four bank robbers sentenced in Baltimore, five firemen receive certificates for rescue training, list of attendees and remarks at a banquet.
A mixed page note set includes devotional musings on belief and reality, a May meeting for Samaritan lodge, announcements of birthdays and military notices, a plan for a minstrel show in Middletown, a Thurmont smorgasbord event, and county government notes for 4 H older youth. Major items mention Maj. Gen. Ivan Grace death and community events with dates and hosting teams.
In a Boyle column, a father recalls trying to shape Tracy Ann from infancy, trading peaceful parenting for life lessons about grit and ambition. He notes her evolving teen goals, from Little Bo Peep to nurse to a teenager who wants lipstick and fashion. Meanwhile royal dressmaker Hartnell readies six bridal gown designs for Princess Margaret and six for bridesmaids.
Babson Park and others note that a U.S. Japan treaty shifts regional prestige, boosts Japan's recovery, and strengthens security in the Far East. Japan's rapid postwar growth under Gen Douglas MacArthur has lifted its economy, with high per capita income in Asia and a strong industrial base, while its securities market draws global investment. The piece also contrasts Japan's strategic location and future potential with Cold War tensions and world trade pressures.
In Old Bridge New Jersey, a 11 year old foster girl Alice fears losing her adoptive parents as three court men in Trenton decide if she stays with the Combs family. She shines on TV and questions the future while her foster parents cope with state opposition and public attention.
NASA postponed the 90 pound Pioneer V mission due to fueling problems on the Thor Able launcher. The probe aimed to study interplanetary space between Earth and Venus and act as a sun satellite. A new launch date was not set, with a one day to two day delay possible.
Gov. Tawes scheduled hearings for opponents of two bills before him. One bill would regulate savings and loan associations, the other restricts sports fishing on the Susquehanna flats. The measures were among the last enacted before adjournment.
Richard Porter Baer aged 75 formerly of 332 East Patrick Street died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a long time employee of Union Manufacturing and leaves 11 children 12 grandchildren and five step grandchildren. Services scheduled at St Johns Catholic Church with burial at St Johns cemetery. Miss Kathryn E Baer and Mrs Pinkney Warrenfeliz among survivors.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.