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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
3
A brief note identifies a member of the Associated Press Bureau of Circulations. The item confirms affiliation with the AP and notes the individual's role within the council, highlighting professional standing in the news service network.
Frederick County voters will decide five ballot questions including constitutional amendments and referendums. The editorial urges a FOR vote on questions addressing quick condemnation powers for state and city agencies and standardizing judge salaries across Maryland.
The article explains Maryland's 1967 anti discrimination act covering sales of new housing, rentals of large apartments, and real estate practices. It notes the 1968 Federal Civil Rights Act broadening protections and argues voting FOR Question 4 aligns state policy with federal law, urging support.
The piece cites General Dwight D. Eisenhower urging servicemen to vote on November 5 and stresses voting as a duty earned by sacrifice. It notes census estimates that about two thirds of 120 million eligible Americans are registered, implying a potential minority president if turnout remains low. It urges all qualified citizens to register and vote.
A reader defends George Wallace against charges of racism and demagoguery. The letter argues Wallace upholds dissent, disputes linkage to the Klan, and criticizes others for unfairly labeling him. The writer cites crime rates, education reforms, and Look Magazine as context, urging fair evaluation of Wallace’s record.
Vice President candidate Spiro Agnew tightens the criminal law and order message to back Nixon in 1968 as he targets rioters hippies and black communities while avoiding inner city outreach. His tough tone echoes Wallace though aides warn of missteps and cage the public image with selective appearances.
Items from The News Post Files dated November 1, 1918 note a Red Cross shipment for a Yankee in France going to George W. Troxel of the Sixth Infantry. Frederick County toll road sale ratified to the County Commissioners with tollgates to be removed January 1. Halloween celebrations and pranks reported in Frederick and county towns. The Frederick City Hospital Guild held its first fall meeting. Local Republican leaders project Dewey and Beall winning Frederick County. Democrats see a late swing for Truman and Austin. Construction of a million gallon elevated water tank planned this week. A 450 pound iron figure embedded in the Mathias home pavement was moved to McCurdy Field after being displaced by vandals.
Washington today laments lukewarm reaction by so called intellectuals to peoples under despotic control or facing invasion. The piece cites the 50th anniversary of Czechoslovakia, Soviet dictate, and US policy in Southeast Asia while urging stronger disapproval of Moscow and more consistent American action.
Ralph Whitmon criticizes presumed parallels between George Wallace and Jefferson, arguing Alabama would not burn if Wallace were truly as alleged. He contends critics lack evidence and warns against complacent readership amid calls for change.
A fragmentary column by Phil Pastoret humorously critiques people who stay quiet prompting mischief, comments on newspapers not needing an aerial, mentions a fortune teller who prefers broiled steaks, and notes people carrying transistor radio on buses as a family virtue.
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