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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1964
Page
4
The Frederick Maryland newspaper issue lists subscription rates and mailing costs for 1964. It notes office contact details and business affiliation with the Great Southern PTG and MFG Co. as well as standard AP and circulation statements.
CAPT. D. ie MARKEY urged city leaders to acquire the old Reformed graveyard for a public park. All Saints Episcopal Chapel on Court street nears completion with six burners and three bulbs per room near the organ. Frank H. Grove Contractor marked off Dill avenue for two brick houses for Prof. Irving S. Biser and a dwelling on College Park for Prof. Harry J. Kefauver. Pupils at the Maryland School for the Deaf reorganized the fire brigade and conduct regular drills to aid in rapid evacuation.
An editorial examines President Johnson’s manpower report to Congress, arguing it mostly offers an election-year promise. It says government alone cannot create jobs. expansion relies on private industry, education, retraining, and new products and markets, with automation study helpful but not a substitute for private job growth.
The piece frames spring as life and hope, then reports the death of Dr. Norbert Wiener, 68, famed scientist and father of automation, who died Wednesday in Stockholm after a 42 year MIT career. Wiener, a Columbia Missouri native, had retired in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Alice T. McLean founder of the American Women's Voluntary Services visits Frederick to review local activities. City plans for Singapore filtration plant gains, with about 30 copies of plans mailed by City Engineer Frank W. Rothenhoefer. Delinquent Frederick County properties, Brunswick and Frederick city taxes, were advertised for sale. In Burma, major battle develops as Japanese cross the Chindwin River along the Chin Hills frontier.
Among the sick delegates and residents, E Earl Remsberg of Buckeystown is in Frederick Memorial Hospital for heart condition treatment and expected to stay. Mrs Alice McEwen of Walkersville is in White Plains Hospital after a March 10 fall, with about three weeks remaining. Mrs Daniel R Grove of Shookstown had surgery at Frederick Memorial and is in satisfactory condition. Senior Assessor William Burgee is treated for a leg ailment at Frederick Memorial and plans to return home Saturday. Anna Mae Fauble of Burkittsville has been discharged from Frederick Memorial and is recovering at home.
About 3000 people attended a $100 plate testimonial dinner in the Pikesville Armory for Comptroller Louis L. Goldstein, a U S Senate candidate. Local attendees included Thomas E. Joy and Edward D. Storm among many others. Edgar G. Emrich of the Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers spoke. The program included Red Cross safety tips for boat outings.
Washington report outlines Lyndon B. Johnson’s cautious bid for the Democratic nomination in 1964 while shaping a “people’s president” image. It notes his economy focus, modest foreign aid request, civil rights stance, and wary Panama stance provoking Latin American ire.
Congressman Charles McC. Mathias Jr. and Senator J. Glenn Beall will attend a Sixth District Republican Women’s Conference in Hagerstown. The Venice Motel event starts at 10 am with panels on club activities and campaign techniques, and luncheon honors 22 club presidents including Miss Helen Remsburg. Debates will cover Maryland redistricting amid a campaign year.
The federation with over 22 clubs and more than 2000 women across five counties hosts an early-arrival party for attendees. County chairmen of the State Central Committee join a concluding panel with participants including Republican State Chairman David Scull and Federation president Mrs. Kathryne Black Massenburg of Baltimore.
Mr Wayne Crum and Mr Robert Miss received acknowledgments from Mrs John F Kennedy for sympathy cards after the Presidents death. Mr and Mrs John Zufall observe their 30th wedding anniversary today. Mrs Philip R Yost celebrates her 20th birthday today. State's Attorney Rothenhoefer did not press two motor vehicle charges against Eli Alper and Reynold S Porter.
James L. Johnson 52 of Tramsville was fined 100 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to drunken driving in Magistrate's Court. Other rulings included Wayne Huston Smith 19 of RFD 5 Frederick with a suspended 50 dollar fine for driving without a license, William F. Dorsey 50 of Libertytown fined 15 dollars for exceeding 50 mph, Terrance D. Fleetwood 50 of Brunswick acquitted of non support, and Warren C. Townsend 43 of RFD 1 Frederick had assault and battery charges dismissed as his wife declined to testify.
The open house for Pinecliff, the Brosius Homes development east of Frederick overlooking the Monocacy River, has been cancelled because of a weather forecast. A VIP showing is still planned for this afternoon. The project features aluminum homes estimated near $32,000.
President Johnson proposes streamlining foreign assistance focusing on efficiency and self-sufficiency abroad. He keeps AID with economic programs and Defense Department arms aid, orders 1200 AID cuts, and backs continuing authorization for military aid under tight congressional review.
Funeral services for Mrs Carrie B Rodgers widow of Harry J Rodgers were held at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont conducted by Rev Ivan G Naugle. Pallbearers included Lewis Powell Harold Sweeney Manuel Sweeney Guy Knott Robert Stauffer and Clarence Rotgers. Interment followed in United Brethren Cemetery Thurmont.
Obituaries list Charles V Carey Rodger Derr William Fry Martin Gray and Charles Main. Carey 56 of Knoxville died at home from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Derr died in Wilmington Delaware. Fry 77 Jefferson farmer. Gray 59 Lewistown native employed at Ox Fibre Brush. Main some illness and aged with Frederick County roots. Funeral plans noted or pending for several.
Bolivar leaders face confusion as council members and police resignations and suspensions erupt over staff reassignments Harpers Ferry relations and pavement parking rules. Minutes show conflicting actions, votes and reconsiderations among Tattersall Pearrell Twigg Courtney and Dunn amid road jurisdiction tension with the West Virginia State Road Commission. Brewster threats surface after entering the Democratic presidential race.
James R. Mason Main a Martinsburg photographer for 20 years before retiring last year died. He belonged to Trinity Methodist Church and the Men's Retired Retreat. Surviving are his wife Clara R. Mason Main and two brothers Alvin L. Main and Millard M. Main. A funeral service was held at Brown Funeral Home with pastors J Raymond Wood and Hallard L Krouse officiating and burial at Rosedale Cemetery Martinsburg.
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