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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
4
Reader notices the column explores local taxation and public finance concerns in Frederick County. The piece notes interest in election issues and local governance, with reference to the upcoming electoral context and the role of the press in reporting community affairs.
Robert Moses, president of the New York World's Fair, warned at a Washington conference that the interstate system is already outdated and not due to finish until the decade's end. He called for a 50 percent gas tax hike to double federal road funds through 1970 and stressed immediate rights of way, decisive planning, and strong effort to push highway construction amid urban congestion.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Martin expressed surprise at the lighter credit demand after the $115 billion tax cut. He noted consumer installment debt rose in March to about 53.8 billion, with new purchases near 5.5 billion and repayments of 4.9 billion, a record, keeping rates unchanged for now.
A reader writes to the editor asking why Frederick County has higher cost per pupil than Montgomery County and whether school buildings costs explain this. The letter questions the county tax rate change, credit rating concerns, and seeks clarification on fiscal trends for subscribers.
Mr Charles Kehne purchased the east corner lot at Fourth and Elm with 40 feet frontage for 1400 dollars. The purchase marks a high water mark for Fourth Street property and Kehne plans to build on the site. The Brunswick Town Council approved a 20 year Harper's Ferry Light and Power Company franchise, expected to yield about 1000 dollars yearly. School Commissioners will rent the City Opera House for the high school commencement drawing strong support for the event with a parade plan, possibly 8000 marchers observed民
A downtown Frederick group urged voters to oppose Alabama Governor George C. Wallace in Maryland's Democratic presidential primary. They warned that significant Wallace support would damage race relations and cited recent Cambridge events as evidence that his stance would incite racial tensions.
Twenty years ago local Red Cross Surgical Dressing Corps aimed to produce over one million dressings by September, far exceeding 1943 output. British air raids continued as American bombers hit Pas de Calais defenses in the 31st day of the aerial offensive. Frederick's Junior Chamber of Commerce earned state honors with Richard S. Bowlus elected president and the group winning the Henry Glessenbier Trophy. Guardian Hose Company of Thurmont planned a booster tank to fight fires without a nearby water source. Maryland crop officials reported the 1944 wheat crop at 7,934,000 bushels, the largest since 1938.
Frederick County School Supervisor Kari Manwiller Jr. will speak at the Unitarian Fellowship of Frederick on Sunday to discuss Social Change: Controller or Controlled. The 11 a.m. service in the East Patrick Street meeting room will feature Manwiller, who has led county high school social studies and English supervision since 1963. He was educated at Haverford College and Teachers College, Columbia, and served as a U.S. Navy line officer from 1951 to 1955. He is married to Evelyn Morton of Frederick and they have three children.
The Maryland Commission on Interracial Problems and Relations says it is unusual for a public agency to touch on politics but the body weighs in against Governor Wallace.
Sgt and Mrs Tommy Rosa mond of Fort Hood Texas announce the birth of a son Darrell Eugene on May 6 at Fort Hood. Mrs Rosamond is the former Prudence Baker of Rocky Ridge. Mr Robert H Hartman Jr of Trail Avenue celebrates his 23rd birthday today. Mr and Mrs James R Eisenhauer of Irwin Pa formerly Frederick announce the birth of their seventh child a daughter at Jeanette Memorial Hospital Jeanette Pa. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mrs Eisenhauer is the former Joan Crowley daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Crowley of Baltimore and formerly Frederick. Mr Eisenhauer is supervisor of retail sales Western Pennsylvania District Sinclair Refining Company. The Eisenhauer s reside at 914 Grant Avenue Irwin Pa.
Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama returned to Montgomery for a one day campaign pause in Maryland's Democratic presidential primary. His staff accompanied him as their plane departed Friendship International Airport around 10 a.m.
The top pie crust is often rolled slightly thinner than the bottom crust, helping balance filling protection with even baking and keeping the lid light and crisp.
The piece describes a 7.75 mile cable from Merida to Espejo Peak at 15,629 feet, starting 5,172 feet up and rising 10,250 feet. It notes a two hour ride with four stops through coffee and sugar plantations, brooks, and lakes. It also mentions Lake Pontchartrain Bridge near New Orleans and the Colonial Pipeline from Houston to New York City 1,600 miles long.
A wide spatula for kitchen use is proposed to be similar in size and shape to a pancake turner but designed to be more flexible and thinner for better maneuverability and delicate flipping.
Betty Lee Compher daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Lee Compher of Lovettsville and Robert Lee Moyers son of Mrs Frances Moyers of Brunswick tied the knot in a Leesburg Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev Carl Douglas. The bride wore a navy sheath with matching jacket and white orchid corsage. She is a Loudoun County High School graduate and works at Loudoun County Hospital. the groom attended Brunswick High School and works at Litten Chevrolet. They will reside in Lovettsville.
Four absolute divorces were granted by Chief Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer after case search in the Clerk’s Office. Gladys Marie Wilt of Auburndale Florida was divorced from Charles Franklin Wilt Sr. Atkins Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. represented Wilt. Bettie J. Tomlin of Knoxville obtained a divorce from Jerry E. Tomlin of Covington Kentucky and gained custody of an infant. Betty Lowse Runkles of Mt. Airy was granted a divorce from Albert Filmore Rankles.
Bridge notes outline East with a6gs Qe3 Ad2 and South marked with (D) in a diagram fragment. The fragment indicates bidding or card layout but lacks full context for a complete contract or commentary.
The passage explains the Bath coup in bridge with North at two no trump after a one club to two option. South gains ten tricks if West continues spades or shifts, ensuring contract. The essay notes Bath as a seaside resort origin rather than Earl of Bath.
Among the sick is Mr George Keeney RFD 1 Frederick confined at home for four and a half months with an illness. Mrs Hazel Remsburg East Patrick street enters Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Mr Robinson Nottingham Jr Council street operator of the Frederick City Esso station slipped and broke his ankle in Baltimore. Mrs Alberta Stup formerly of Lewistown and resident of Homewood Church Home Williamsport is confined to her room after a recent heart attack and will celebrate her 93rd birthday on May 20.
Ti betan refugees crossing into India report the Communist Chinese occupying their country are establishing communes in Tibet.
Jessie Lee McClenny of Buckeystown wins a divorce from Shirley T. McClenny of El Paso Texas. McClenny is awarded custody of two infant sons. Samuel W. Barrick represented Mrs Runkles while Edward D. Storm served as attorney for McClenny.
Local Ft Detrick National Guard and Army reserve units led the march in Wednesday’s Armed Forces Day parade. Out-of-town contingents included units from Fort Meade Fort Belvoir Aberdeen Proving Ground and Washington Navy units. Photo by J Rolfe Castleman D.C.
Mrs. Kreissig serves as Auxiliary Head and holds posts on numerous hospital committees. She assists Red Cross Blood Drives, led a heart fund effort, and chairs PTA programs. A director of the Frederick Orchestra, she writes children’s stories and poetry and collaborates with educational groups.
Death notices record Joseph C. Bagent age 75 of 21 Hamilton Ave with service details and burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Virginia Alice Eyler 64 of Dublin Road near Walkersville dies at home. funeral at Bartin Funeral Home with interment Glade Cemetery. Infant Michael Anthony Watson dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. parents Arthur and Loretta LeDuke Watson Jr. noted.
Funeral services were held or announced for Charles A. Burkett of 14 West Seventh Street died Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Services for Mannie Mae Hontz widow of Emory M. Hontz were conducted at 1201 North Market Street with Rev. Woodward officiating. interment at Mt. Hope Woodsboro. George Wesley Layer of Pleasant View died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. services at Buckeystown Methodist Church with pallbearers named and interment at Sunrise Cemetery. Helen Mary Rinehart of Union Bridge died Sunday in Carroll County General Hospital. services at Union Bridge funeral home with burial at Pipe Creek Cemetery. Rev. P. Luther Rice funeral at Calvary Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Requiem Mass for Trueman Paul Smith Sr. of Wakefield held at St. John’s Catholic Church Westminster. interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D. C. Death notices list multiple area funeral directors including M. R. Etchison and Son and Hartzler and Sons.
AP reports Countess Jellico widow of the admiral who commanded the British fleet at Jutland died Tuesday in London at age 86.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery conducted by Capt. Donald R. Trowbridge U S Army Chaplain Ft. Derick. Interment follows in Babyland Mount Olive Cemetery. Robert E Dailey and Son funeral directors.
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