May 7 1963 Frederick News Page Item
Local newspaper page from Frederick Maryland dated May 7 1963 includes subscription rates and publication details. The page notes pricing for one year carrier service and general mailing information.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
2
Local newspaper page from Frederick Maryland dated May 7 1963 includes subscription rates and publication details. The page notes pricing for one year carrier service and general mailing information.
Fifty years ago in this paper’s files, Louis Otte the Buffalo Hotel proprietor lost a liquor license bid after a fierce contest. He switched to a restaurant license following the hearing before Judge Worthington. decision by Judges Urner Peter and Worthington. Heat wave and sports notes accompany the era including Maryland Agricultural College results and local mischief near Shuffler farms. churchs discuss individual communion cups. a farm blast near Clinton Zimmerman’s field sparks a small fire.
The U S Treasury under Dillon and Budget Director Gordon moves to liquidate about 3 billion of holdings, many loans issued below market rates. Facing a permanent debt cap of 285 billion, temporarily raised to 308 billion, officials seek cash by selling securities and cutting holding costs while preserving lending functions.
Medal of Honor men attended a White House reception with many bringing wives. Some admitted they face unacknowledged honors at home, doing chores like everyone else. President Truman valued the medal highly, even over the presidency.
A reader accuses Bill of being a payoff for labor support to the editor of the News. The letter cites during last year’s election campaign in Maryland, concerns about Carnon R Sickles running for Congress on a Democratic CPT platform and suggests payback for backing. The missive is signed by Harry Lambeth from Greenbelt Maryland.
A garbled report from New York mentions Nushaum facing a life sentence in prison. The text references natural gas market notes and prices, with unclear stray phrases about vendors and supplies.
United States infantry in Tunisia presses toward the sea with foot troops and armor in a broad attack. The Red Army storms a new German defense line in the Caucasus. Stalin urges a strong independent Polish state in a letter to a New York Times correspondent. Lieut. Gen. Jacob L. Devers named to lead American Army troops in Europe after Gen. Andrews dies in a plane crash. Milk producers and dealers in Frederick await word on whether OPA price increases will extend to the local market.
The Maryland State Council of Homemakers Clubs holds its annual spring meeting at the Commander Hotel in Ocean City. Attendees include Mrs Yorn Coblentz and other local representatives as officers discuss council activities and plans.
Mount Saint Marys College Emmitsburg held the annual Achievement Award Day on May 1. Edward J. Kuhn of Reading received the Service Award for College spirit, with dozens of seniors cited for their contributions. The event coincided with a Gettysburg Symphony Orchestra benefit on May 12 and a large alumni return for Mornday events at College Park and Gettysburg campuses.
The May 5 to 11 Physical Fitness Week kickoff luncheon took place at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore. Hosted by the Maryland Commission on Physical Fitness and the Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce, it drew over 300 attendees from Baltimore and county commissions statewide. Captain George E. Stott of Falls Church, Virginia, was the luncheon speaker.
An obituary note details the death of a child from East Paterson with origins in a suspicious incident. The report mentions the date January 3 and references names linked to the family and location.
The Reivers by William Faulkner wins fiction prize as no drama prize awarded causing resignations. Chicago Daily News honored for public service coverage on birth control services. Faulkner dies at 64. awards set by Columbia trustees from Pulitzer bequest.
New York essay humorously catalogs the dilemma of men's hat shopping. Salesmen push fedoras derbies and berets, provoking visions of wartime fashion and global figures, while a practical, conventional hat remains elusive. The piece mixes light satire with cultural notes on era headwear.
Princeton University students staged a riot in the early hours storming grounds around the governor’s mansion and university president’s houses. Rioters moved across campus and town for three hours damaging homes and a commuter railroad depot. Police reported 14 students arrested for disorderly conduct and a large crowd estimated between 750 and 1,060 participated.
The excerpt notes Lt Dietz plans retirement to take a clerk position in the state government. It mentions delays, appointment approval steps, and a term through May. The text is fragmented but centers on transition from military service to civil service.
A damaged fragment notes a Flasher vessel and a sister ship linked to Elertre Boat Taisen of Gen ates Car. It mentions Lom Us watt Flasher of an aleck type ian and refers to Jaied Thresher in context of shipbuilding.
A slate of obituaries reports death of Mrs. Elsie C. Jones of Westminster at 82 and the funeral details at Stone Chapel Methodist Church along with a burial at Pipe Creek Cemetery. Infant Jennifer Sue Shafer of Silver Spring dies at seven months. service details and interment at Union Cemetery Burkittsville. Marie Kililea Tracey of Blue Ridge Summit dies at 72 from a heart attack with funeral plans listed.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Margaret Loretta Carter in Brunswick with interment at Brownsville Church of the Brethren. Pallbearers included Crassen Totter, Denny Baker, and others. Other services listed include Mrs Bessie Dell Harp at Trinity Chapel and Mrs Viniet Alina Kline at a Frederick Memorial Hospital affiliated site. Interments and officiants are noted along with funeral directors Etchison and Son.
Miss Carol Sue Hooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hooper Morningside and Galen Roa jald Clagett son of Mr and Mrs John S Weddle Old Braddock were wed April 7 at 4 p m in Bethany Lutheran Chapel Jouttland Rev Frank Klein officiated The bride wore a candleglo satin gown with Chantilly lace and sabrina neckline The bridesmaid wore pink taffeta The couple will reside in Frostburg where they attend Frostburg State Teachers College The groom’s family hosted a reception then they left for a short trip
Baltimore voters cast ballots in municipal elections with heavy Democratic registration. Former Gov Theodore Roosevelt McKeidin is described as a leading candidate for mayor, while other named figures and polls are referenced with unclear details.
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