Frederick County Population Hits 71985 in 1960 Census
Census figures released today show Frederick County with 71,985 residents, up 9,693 from 1950. Frederick City rises to 21,663 from 18,142, with a larger percentage gain. Montgomery County nearly doubles, Rockville surges to 25,118, and Takoma Park residents total 11,164 as the district experiences statewide growth. Allegany and Garrett counties show declines, Cumberland falls to 33,260, and Hagerstown expands about 4,000 in the decade.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Montgomery
Montgomery County
George RB. Hughes Jr
Rockville
Allegany
Garrett
Washington County
Hagerstown
Hughes
Frederick
Takoma Park
Prince George's
Allegany County
Jess
Cumberland
Frederick County Heart Association elects officers at annual dinner
Nelson R. Bobo was elected president of the Frederick County Heart Association at the Francis Scott Key Hotel dinner. Dr. Frank H. Wilcox of the University of Maryland spoke on Research Problems Regarding Cholesterol Level in the Blood, noting no definite factor yet. he outlined a genetic program in chickens and production traits. Brian O’Connell introduced Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Sidney Sherlis praised the association’s research support and public education efforts.
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Nelson R. Bobo
Frederick County Heart Association
Francis Scott Key
Nance
Frank H. Wilcox
Wilcox
University of Maryland
Brian O'Connell
Maryland Heart Association
Sidney Sherlis
J. Alfred Cutsall
Sherlis
Local Heart Association
Bohn
Republican Vote Appears Heavy in Sixth County Primary
Voters in the Sixth County show heavier Republican turnout than usual with about 500 city voters by 11:30 at the armory. Democrats driven by Senator John L. Kennedy and candidate John Foley see stronger showing, while local issues center on Charles McC. Mathias Jr. and the lone Republican race. Election administration issues included machine setups and seals not removed.
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GOP
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Tbias
John L. Kennedy
Kennedy
John Foley
Mathias
Armory
Emmett R. Bowlus
Philip Winebrewer
Mehr H. Wachter
Bowlus
Republian
G. Horton Peace
Board of Election Supervisors
Frank J. Keefer
Three Frederick Teens Sentenced in Car Theft Case
Frederick teenagers Jerry Ketterman 18 Robert Klipp 17 and Melvin Roberts 18 were sentenced in Magisterate Court on two counts of unauthorized use of motor vehicles. Ketterman received one year in the House of Correction, Klipp months, and Roberts six months in county jail. The judge warned harsher penalties on future offenses.
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Frederick
Jerry Ketterman
Edward D. Storm
House of Correction
Robert Klipp
Ketterman
Melvin Roberts
Storm
Retterman
Roberts
Lewistown
Victory Liquors
Ernest Curry
Front Royal
Kenneth Butts
Armstead Garden
Curry
Butts
Robert Storer
Walter Keeney
Klinehart's Alley
Youth Buried 45 Minutes Rescued
A 19 year old employee of the A J Grove Lime plant at Boyds fell into a sand hopper this morning and was buried for 45 minutes before Gaithersburg rescue workers dug him out. Charles L Ashbaugh of Middletown was sent home after a medical checkup and treated for shock and exposure.
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A. J. Grove
Boyds
Gaithersburg
Charles L. Ashbaugh
Middletown
Nike Positions Give Area Coverage Against Air Attack
The display at Fort Meade shows how 24 Nike sites in the Washington Baltimore perimeter provide air defense for Frederick County. Eight Nike Hercules long range batteries and sixteen Nike Ajax inner ring units are explained with Missile Master and SAGE links, radar guidance, rapid launch in under 40 seconds, and high kill accuracy on drone targets.
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Washington
Baltimore
Frederick County
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland Press Association
Nike
Fort Meade
SAGE
Missile Master
News Photographer Finds Adventure On Assignments
Fred J Keefer Frederick News Post photographer covered Senator John F Kennedy in Frederick, wrestling crowds and obstacles to capture closeups. He recalls guiding the senator to a curb near Barbara Fritchie House and obtaining a memorable head shot amid a bustling, improvised scene.
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Ed Albaugh
Russia
Frank J. Keefer
Frederick
Hood College
Frank
iKennedy
Truman
Eisenhower
Harper
Patick Street
Barbara Fritchie
Fritchie
Fred Straley
Hit and Run Driving Charge After Old Frederick Road Collision
State Police charged William Dowell 42 of Taneytown with hit and run and failing to drive to the right of center after a two car crash on Old Frederick Road south of Creagerstown. Eyler 16 of Thurmont drove a 1952 Ford northbound when Dowell’s car crossed the center line causing about 400 in damage. no injuries were reported. Dowell was apprehended after a witness described his car and he fled toward Woodsboro.
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Old Frederick Road
Creagerstown
William Dowell
Taneytown
Gene Ray Eyler
Thurmont
Dowell
Wroodsboro
E. L. Nicewamer
Dewell
Mercury
Ford
Wee Women Best Friend Remark Sparks Conversation
A brief note recalls a comment about someone being his her best friend, prompting reflection on social circles and personal relationships.
Khrushchev demands apology to attend summit with West
Soviet Premier Khrushchev insisted no summit conference with the United States unless Washington apologizes and punishes those responsible for the U2 flight. He offered to meet with Eisenhower De Gaulle and Macmillan only if his conditions were met and warned he would return to Moscow if not accepted. Eisenhower invited the Big Three to Paris. Khrushchev declined the invitation and remained in Paris as the meeting proceeded without him.
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Paris
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Eisenhower
U.S
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
de Gaulle
France
Macmilan
Great Britain
U. S
Macmillan
Iodar
Sezonne
Moscow
Elysee Palace
Rue de Grenelle
County Letter Confuses Taxpayer
A county property owner received a letter marked four cents postage due, causing confusion over county finances. The envelope apparently went uns stamped due to a stamping machine error at the courthouse, a mishap that embarrassed officials who offered to repay the four cents but the recipient refused. The incident highlights postage costs and taxpayer perceptions of county finances.
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Nelson KR
George G. Meade
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News-Post
Crick
Charlies McC
Mathias Jr
New York
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New Market
Boston
City Hall
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