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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1965
Page
4
Frederick County ends segregated education as Carroll Manor Elementary opens and Doubs school closes. Desegregation followed the 1954 Supreme Court ruling with a decade of smooth transition and few early obstacles, proving cooperative effort outpaced mass protests.
Organized labor touts 264 congressional wins last fall and aims to expand influence at city and county levels. The AFL-CIO COPE arm will coordinate local efforts, with funds raised locally and endorsements issued. Labor cites rising win rates from 1960 to 1964 and signals a stronger Democratic alignment in upcoming elections.
Senate backed plan to sell surplus stockpiles costing about 8.5 billion dollars stored at 158 sites nationwide. Only 3.3 billion needed for emergencies, with copper and natural rubber among items that could flood the market lowering prices and easing shortages. Goose feathers and minerals like cobalt and titanium face disposal amid scrutiny of national security stockpiles.
Maryland lawmakers debate uninsured motorist coverage and the UCJ Fund. Proposals seek to scrap or modify the state fund and require new policies to protect drivers against damages by uninsured motorists. The Maryland Association of Insurance Agents backs self certified spot checks and favors reducing fees to boost coverage adoption.
The Thai government deploys 300 police to the northeast amid rising Red infiltration and clandestine broadcasts from North Vietnam. Bangkok plans two new stations, increased river patrols on the Mekong, and economic programs to ease unrest in a strategically vulnerable area.
Fifty years ago in the News-Post notes David A. Hoffman of Creagerstown is finishing the New Testament for the 49th time, declaring he will continue reading as long as he has light and understanding. The Mexican situation grows tenser with new U S warships ordered to Vera Cruz. Summers Wilhide and Claggett will debate for Frederick’s Boys High School April 1 against Washington County High School. A Frederick Brunswick motor bus line is planned, to be run by Gurney G. Gosnell of the Frederick City Garage.
Twenty years ago Patton ordered thousands to swim the Sure River at Luxembourg borders with gear and achieved it. American forces land on Mindanao after bombardment by a Japanese task force including four battleships and 20 other ships. A 1946 referendum bill for extending mayoral and alderman terms to four years is introduced in the House. Mrs Joseph Vona and daughter return from a month visiting Capt Yona's family in Connellsville and Wilkinsburg.
President Johnson proposes a federal study on rail passenger service to ease growing congestion and safety concerns. Labor unions push for nationalized railroads as workers face job losses, while carriers favor some government aid. He cites a 150 to 200 percent travel increase expected in coming years and calls for research into high speed locomotives and new rail cars. A White House statement accompanies the message.
The piece notes President Johnson plans to appoint a commission to study transportation, stressing the effort would aid the nation as a whole, not just the northeast corridor. It discusses possible federal aid or leases, questions about subsidizing or federal control, and the goal to improve passenger service without government railroad operation.
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