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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
3
Report summarizes Congress mandated expense cuts and the Budget Bureau plan for a 1965 budget. It details a 3.5 billion reduction by Congress, a 1 billion shift to private markets, and 1.0 billion cuts across non Vietnam defense and domestic programs, plus other adjustments.
President Johnson signs a bill expanding education benefits for veterans and widows of service connected deaths. Eligible widows receive up to 36 months of college aid, covering four years, with prorated amounts for shorter service. The measure aims to empower widows to become breadwinners and strengthen the country’s future.
A trial of 800000 Americans links ten hours of sleep to higher deaths from strokes and coronary disease, while less than seven hours is also harmful. Seven hours appears optimal for ages 50 to 59. Dr. Cuyler Hammond cautions data show associations, not proven causes, but sleep duration may reflect other health issues and activity levels. Smoking under 60 remains key, with obesity next, as understanding of heart disease grows.
A compilation notes political shifts and war era events with items from 1918 and 1948. It records Republicans gaining a House majority of 20 and a 36 36 Senate tie, Red Cross sending 500 Christmas boxes for troops, and Berlin peace envoy talks. It also covers Armistice Day parade in Brunswick, a fatal barn fire near Damascus, a hit-and-run victim in Frederick, and a record price calf sale to be held at Timonium.
A Frederick reader quotes a letter from the Congressional Record by Mrs Emory Willis arguing against broad welfare programs. She urges jobs and work requirements, cites road repairs, street maintenance, and hospital needs, and claims many on relief lack pride. She says hard working people are fed up and will resist ongoing welfare.
Editorial argues extended academic year could curb costs and boost learning amid rising enrollments and aging facilities. Proponents cite full utilization of school plants and reduced delinquency with summer programs. critics warn against overloading children and narrowing childhood. The piece notes federal workforce stability and limited political appointments as a counterpoint to sweeping change.
The piece argues polls and editors misjudged Tuesday’s election with Nixon seen as winner and Wallace surging. It notes Maryland trends with Wallace support in Frederick and Washington Counties and discusses Brewster Byron and Mac Mathias as shifting political signals and local disappointment.
A humor column riffs on luck myths and language zingers. It jokes about seven year curses from mirrors and five year repair of misbeliefs while noting a dogged life can be admirable and a boss’s gaze can be a sign of attention.
The question notes Saint Peter may have died in A D 64 during Nero's era and, by tradition, was crucified head downward at his own request in the Neronian Gardens. It also asks which is the longest bone in the body and answers the femur.
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