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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1967
Page
1
Frederick police report a sharp rise in minors arrested for possession of alcohol. Since January one 28 youths were jailed versus 13 during the same three months last year. Chief Maj Charles V Main cites minors’ unwillingness to name where drinks are bought and plans a special duty team to check taverns and stores.
A circuit court jury awarded over 30000 to five claimants from three suits arising from a September 1965 Route 550 crash that killed Julia Staley. Damages awarded included 15000 to Durbin, 7500 to Ruth Dorsey, 4000 to Fern Portner, 2375 to Francis Portner, and 1500 to William Dorsey.
Frederick County proposes more than 5.8 million in salaries for 699 teachers next year under a new pay scale and a 12 month employment option. The plan adds 200 to 340 dollar raises, funds 12 month summer programs, and lists specific increases for special educators and librarians.
The lamb wins as March exits with sunshine and mild breezes. Morning temperatures rose from 37 degrees to the 60s before noon and are expected to reach the upper 70s on Saturday with a light south breeze. Thursday's high reached 61 and the low 32 with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
Frederick and Montgomery county planning commissions met to explore cooperation on the 170 corridor study and a metropolitan mass transit system. They planned staff collaboration, a three month follow up, and joint efforts on Bennett Creek Park and Potomac River Basin Park.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa an AP report notes the nationwide railroad strike remains set for 12:01 am Saturday. ORCA chief declares President Cisde Foot has mediated reports that about 18 500 union members had been called off. Officials threaten court action to halt the walkout.
Frederick County elementary schools have set aside days to register more than 1,600 children entering first grade next September. Birth certificates and vaccination records are required. Registration dates span April to May across Woodsboro Elm Street North Frederick Carroll Manor South Frederick Walkersville Emmitsburg New Midway Lewis Town Urbana Burkittsville Thurman and other locations with specific times listed. Parents in the South Frederick district should register at the Madison Street building. preschool children in Sabillassville, Wolfsville and Yellow Springs may register during regular hours.
Roscoe M. Wiles of Weet Patrick Street was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for scalp ear and rib lacerations after a one car crash on a curve north of Thurmont at 4 30 am. State Police reported the 1960 car left the road and struck an embankment with no damage estimate available.
Washington AP reports the Vietnam War's new brutality has U S combat deaths averaging 160 weekly this year, up 66 percent from 1966. Communist fatalities up 80 percent with 1 800 enemy deaths in the first 12 weeks of 1967. Officials say enemy wounded reach 33 000 and dead 22 000 this year. U S casualties for the first quarter total 14 100 with 1 916 killed and 12 184 wounded. The Saigon command cites a record 274 U S war deaths last week, comparing to Korea's weekly 255 over 37 months.
New York stocks held a trendless pattern for a third day with moderately active trading across the market. Investor activity showed uneven moves without clear leadership as prices fluctuated.
In War Zone C near Tay Ninh City the US 1st Infantry division fights Viet Cong 271st regiment with air strikes and artillery. A US helicopter was shot down, and American casualties were described as significant. Meanwhile US jets attacked North Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen steel plant, led by Col Robin Olds who downed 24 enemy planes in World War II and a MIG 21 recently.
U S Vice President Hubert Humphrey faced a guard of police in Rome after Vietnam War opponents tossed yellow paint at him outside the Rome Opera House during Verdi’s Ernani. Eight demonstrators were arrested, including Gianni Bazzan, with a North Vietnamese flag later displayed near the Colosseum. Humphrey continued with a warm reception inside.
A perpetual Eleanor Baker Memorial Trust funds aid for needy children in education recreation and culture in the Liberty area of Frederick County. Local contributions total 1200 dollars and will cover clothing transportation school supplies camp fees athletic equipment and medical needs. Original trustees include Richard C. Dudder and Thomas Glass as the settling attorney.
Senator Robert F Kennedy urged Democratic unity behind President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey to secure a 1968 victory. He spoke at a New York State Democratic Committee breakfast promising to work for the ticket and noting differences as a strength while praising Johnson and Humphrey. Secret Service barred reporters from the room as Johnson defended domestic and Vietnam policies in Guam remarks.
Maryland Blue Cross plans a 24.6 percent rate increase for non group hospital coverage effective July 1 pending approval by the State Insurance Department. Public hearing set for April 18 to review hospital cost cuts urged by the Gruehn Commission and potential overuse abuse.
Frederick resident Rosenstock today filed as a delegate candidate for Frederick County three seats. He attended local schools Bows High School and Tame School, earned a BS in 1922 and a master’s in constitutional law, then graduated from Maryland Law School in 1925 and joined the state bar.
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