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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
3
In a historic editorial voice the piece laments efforts to discourage turnout on election day while underscoring the vast eligible but unregistered population. It argues every citizen has a stake in constitutional rights and urges participation regardless of how the vote is cast.
Frederick City and County faced heightened racial tensions after MLK's assassination. Dialogue groups formed from May to June 1968, addressing housing, lending practices, business roles, education, police relations, and legal rights. Panel discussions highlighted housing barriers for Negroes and alleged unequal bail. the chamber urged business support. The article urges continued dialogue as the only orderly path to change attitudes.
The region sees growing resilience as Vietnam buys time for Southeast Asia and lessons shape defense thinking. Korea remains guarded by US divisions, while Japan faces future self defense post withdrawal. Philippines stagnates and Indonesia builds defenses as talks of mutual pacts rise.
Headlines report on a new post office exterior at Patrick Street while interior delays persist. Maryland residents vote today in the Sixth District with candidates Zihlman and Etchison. Health officer notes 72 Frederick deaths last month, influenza and pneumonia top the toll. Two Frederick County soldiers from Company L, 313th Infantry, died in France. Employees at six American Stores markets vote on union representation, ordered by the NLRB. Four 4-H Club members win trips to Chicago National Club Congress. Frederick High School Alumni plan a Thanksgiving Dance. Halloween vandalism hits Frederick with teens caught at Staley Park and graffiti on cars.
A reader argues county government should keep current structure citing long history and citizen participation. He contends code home rule invites corruption, petitions, and chaos, urging a vote for existing leaders Dick Nihon Mac Mathias and Glenn Teall.
Ray Cromley argues that earth satellite programs, though sidelined by the moon race, offer vast payoffs in agriculture, mineral exploration, weather, navigation and flood control. He cites potential multi‑billion dollar U.S. savings and benefits for developing nations through earlier disease, crop, and resource data from space based sensors.
The Grace Baptist Church on Capitol Hill plans to move its services as attacks on women and vandalism near the church rise. Police report repeated break-ins, thefts, and two armed robberies in residences around the District, highlighting concerns over federal protection in the capital.
J H Howard of Myeraville Maryland urges change to Nixon amid local chaos as campaigning intensifies. He notes many Frederick County residents supported Wallace due to misunderstandings and stresses ballots should reflect informed choice. He advocates Richard Nixon as the best path for change and progress.
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