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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Mar 15, 1961

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Sanitary District Established in Frederick County

The Board of County Commissioners approved creating the Frederick County Metropolitan District to plan build and operate water and sewerage systems within the county. James H. Grove heads the commission with six year, Noah Edward Kefauver four year, and Joseph McKine two year terms. district lasts fifty years and has no stock issued.

Board of County Commissioners Sanitary and Sewerage District Frederick County Metropolitan District Gratis Frederick County Metropolitan Fredick County State Department of Assessments and Taxation James H. Grove Noah Edward Kefauver Joseph McKine Friederick County Court House M. J. Grove Lime Company Frederick

Frederick Memorial Hospital Receives Joint Commission Accreditation

Frederick Memorial Hospital has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals indicating it meets safety, staff oversight, medical records, ethical practices, and patient care standards. The hospital, inspected last year, will undergo review every three years along with Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals David Youngdahl Youngdahl Kenneth Babcock Commission Joint Commission American College of Physicians American College of Surgeons American Hospital Association American Medical Association Washington County Hagerstown

Five Day Forecast With Temperatures Above Normal

The Associated Press reports a five day forecast with temperatures averaging 49 degrees above normal. Normal highs range 49 to 55 and nights fall into the low to mid 30s except in the mountains where mid 20s. Cooler Thursday, warmer Friday, then cooler early next week.

Associated Press

Spring Like Weather To Continue In Local Forecast

The article notes extended springlike conditions since mid February with cool days and partly cloudy skies. It predicts no major pattern change, forecasts sunny but cooler tomorrow, and hints unsettled weather possible for St Patrick's Day. Airport data show 49 degrees high and 33 degree low, with tonight around 30.

Focal

Delphey's Robbed Again At West Patrick Street Store

Delphey's Sports Store on West Patrick Street was entered early today for the second time since Saturday as a gun theft occurred. A 38 caliber Llama automatic was stolen from the rear basement area after breaking a glass door, with only a small amount of change taken from the cash register. this follows a prior raid last Saturday in which six revolvers and about $150 were taken. Police noted repeated gun thefts, marking four gun-focused robberies in the area since January and the fourth at Delphe’s in three years.

Delphey’s West Patrick Street Charles K. Cashour Cashour Delphey's Julien Delphey May's Hardware Delphes’s

New Market Voters To Register April 3

Voters in New Market must register April 3 at Town Hall to participate in the May 9 town election. Registration runs 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Three supervisors are named: Paul A. Zimmerman chair, Mrs Bernard Selby, and George L Chaney. They will assist registration and oversee voting. LOANS BILL APPROVED WASHINGTON AP A House Banking subcommittee approved a 394 million dollar loans and grants bill for chronically depressed areas with Senate action expected soon. A House vote could occur before next week.

Paul A. Zimmerman Bernard Selby George L Chaney Washington House Banking Subcommittee Senate House

Wee Women exchange quip on weight in playful scene

In a lighthearted moment, a Wee Women performer teases a companion about getting heavier. The exchange prompts laughter and friendly banter, reflecting the playful tone of the scene.

Tawes weighs decision on Frostburg measure

Governor Tawes faces a decision on whether to overrule legislative leaders and press for a bill to convert Frostburg State Teachers College into a branch of the University of Maryland or abandon the project. He awaits a second meeting to gauge administration support and urged the House Education Committee to hold action. The issue divides backers, educators, and western Maryland interests amid a broader university expansion plan.

Annapolis Tawes Frostburg State Teachers College University of Maryland House Senate Western Maryland House Education Committee del. Blair Lee D-Montgomery Frostburg State House Lersiativ Thomas G. Pullen Jr Allegany County State Department of Education Teachers College Edwin Warfield Til Howard County Towson Salisbury del. A. Gordon Boone D-Balte County Lee

Prisoners Get Court House Detention Rooms in Winchester Hall

County Commissioners announce consolidation of the finance office at Winchester Hall and the creation of detention quarters for prisoners awaiting trial on the Court House site. The move, relocating the county accountant’s office and staff, aims to improve efficiency and reduce personnel costs while placing detainees near the Circuit Court room. Donald Woods assumes accounting duties with Arlene Lingg aiding, and a receptionist stenographer serves three departments. Shuff’s leave of absence continues with no replacement planned.

Court House Winchester Hall Circuit Court Room County Accountant Frank Shuff County Roads Department Shuff Donald Woods Woods Arlene Lingg

Motorist Guilty Of Violation In Drunken Driving Case

Mt Airy man Robert H Mundy received a 90 day jail term and $250 fine after being convicted of drunken driving following a January 3 stop on U S 40 east of Frederick. Trooper Barnes said Mundy refused Breathalyzer testing and resisted arrest, while other charges from the same incident linger to be heard March 30.

Byron Thompson Mt. Airy Robert H. Mundy Main Street T. E. Barnes U. S. 40 Frederick Barnes Mundy Tfc Frost Smith Frost Wilbur Sheffield Jefferson Frederick H. Remsburg James R. McMurray E. Austin James Remsburg Ralph M. Davis RFD 5 Department of Motor Vehicles Department Davis Mt. Zion U. S. 340 C. R. Twigg Kensington Jon F. Myhre Myhre Charles R. Twigg Daniel Walton Helt Thompson Helt Oper

New Farm Setup Is Proposed

Washington AP reports President Kennedy plans to ask Congress to authorize a broad delegation of farm control to the President and Secretary of Agriculture to let farmer groups draft their own crop programs. Congress would retain oversight with a 60 day limit to veto unsuitable plans, while existing supports like payments loans and purchases would be used.

Washington Kennedy Congress Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Secretary For Agriculture

McKeldin backs federal aid for parochial schools

Former Maryland governor Theodore R. McKeldin urged federal funding for church supported schools at a Temple Beth Israel meeting in Altoona Pennsylvania. He argued the US Constitution allows aiding education and warned against denying aid to established private and parochial facilities. He identified as an Episcopalian.

Altoona Maryland Theodore R. McKeldin MccKeldin United States Congress Mecheldin Temple Beth Israel McKeldin Episcopal Church

Market irregular trading greets New York stocks

The New York market showed irregular action in early trading as investors moved between gains and losses. Analysts cited shifting confidence and mixed company results shaping the session.

New York

Seven Children Die in Excelsior Springs Home Fire

In a village near Excelsior Springs Missouri seven children aged 19 months to 11 years perished in a house fire that destroyed the Ralph Floyd home. The fire, starting between 10 15 p m and 11 30 p m, was reported at 12 19 a m by Excelsior Springs fire department. The couple had left the children in the care of 11 year old Arnold Eugene Floyd. victims include Sheila 9 Kathy 7 Wiley 6 Roxy Anne 4 Mona Lon 3 Glen Douglas 19 months and Arnold. Cause undetermined. The home lies at Wibbard a small community four miles east of Excelsior Springs.

Excelsior Springs I(ap Ralph Floyd Excelsior ‘Springs Highway Patrol Floyd Arnold Eugene Floyd Sheila Kathy Wiley Roxy Anne Mona Lon Glen Douglas Arnold Wibbard

Expressway To Be Built Piece By Piece

Annapolis AP The Northeast Expressway may be built chunk by chunk as an interstate toll road if Delaware won't join Maryland. SRC chair John Funk told Harford delegates the route from Baltimore to the Delaware line and Wilmington could include a Susquehanna River bridge, costing about 96 million in Maryland. Delaware action is sought. Gov Tawes discussed with Gov Carvel. The project faces seven years of work with possible access to federal funds.

Annapolis Delaware Maryland John B. Funk State Roads Commission Harford County SRC Baltimore Delaware Line Wimington Funk U. S. 40

Snowstorm and mild weather domi nate U S report

The storm left 3 to 6 inches of snow in New England before moving toward the Atlantic. Flurries and drizzle spread from New England through the Great Lakes as warmer air melted much of the snow. Rain fell heavily along the central California coast, with San Francisco recording 1.21 inches in six hours. Elsewhere, fair weather prevailed and temperatures varied from 30s in the north to 60s and 70s in the south. In Washington, Murrow was confirmed as director of the U S Information Agency and Donald M Wilson as deputy Asia director. A Mercury spaceflight escape test at Wallops Island was postponed.

Associated Press New England Maine Atlantic Ocean Great Lakes West California San Francisco Murrow Washington Senate Edward R. Murrow U.S. Information Agency Donald M. Wilson New Jersey

Kennedy Two Point Plan on School Aid Harmony

President Kennedy proposed a two point plan to ease the school aid controversy and keep religious groups united. He urged passing a 2.3 billion dollar public school aid bill without loans to parochial schools, and pledged studies on whether church school loans or parental tax exemptions would be constitutional. He spoke of national strength tied to harmony among religious groups and addressed Laos disarmament and the UN, with remarks on a shorter work week and 40 hours.

Washington Kennedy He. I Congress White House Laos United States Clay United Xnations United Nations General Assembly New York John J. Mc

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