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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
4
The Maryland State Roads Commission will turn the first spade of dirt Monday near Hagerstown marking the long awaited start of the 170 highway between Frederick and Hagerstown. John B Funk says the 1968 completion date must be met or bettered and urges no further delays to repay local patience.
The Pentagon faces mounting criticism from Capitol Hill over defense spending and management. lawmakers question bomb shortages and delays in armed helicopters while exposing surplus equipment being given away or sold. The piece argues that war cannot be fought on pared-down inventories and that waste harms both soldiers and leadership.
A Maryland reader from Frederick criticizes licensing and bonding as stifling freedom. He argues for necessary laws but condemns restricted business by a few reviewing boards and clubs, urging inspection without false implications.
A class of 1966 Emmitsburg High School performance delighted audiences April 22 and 23. Parents praise the talent, effort, and God given gifts of the students, with wishes for future success and blessings.
Yulia Vishnevskaya, 17, arrested by the secret police in Moscow for belonging to a writers artists group and for taking part in a protest with Sinyavski and Daniel. She is labeled mentally ill and confined to an asylum along with two peers. The piece argues growing opposition among youth persists despite harsh penalties.
The first group rehearsal for the musical comedy Papa's Daughters will be held Monday for performances next Thursday and Friday at the City Opera House to benefit the Frederick Library. Leo McDonald directs as principals and choruses show strong progress. The Frederick Civic Club outdoor department begins summer work with three contests drawing seventy two children to compete for prizes in window boxes and gardens. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Maryland middle conference is set for May 22 to 24 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Woodsboro with Rev. R. S. Poffenbarger. Reverend Reno S. Harp Jr plans to leave Trinity Episcopal Church DC to become rector of St. Stephen's Richmond around mid June. resignation effective June 17. An American Cancer Society fund-raising drive aims to reach a $200,000 state goal, with Theron D. Green as general chairman and Winchester Hall as county HQ. Local draft board fills May induction with five men slated for Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore.
Quote attributed to Joe Eisenhauer urging immediate good deeds as one passes through life. Brief reflective note emphasizes doing kind acts now since one will not pass this way again.
Frederick readers are invited to Fort Detrick Open House on Friday May 20 at 3:00 PM. Colonel Vincent L. Ruwet spearheads the event highlighting the post’s role in national defense and its community cooperation.
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