The News Frederick Md October 4 1969
Page A-1 from Frederick Maryland newspaper with subscription rates and publisher details. It lists single and three editions pricing and mentions Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press. The item reflects period advertising for subscriptions and distribution.
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Revsti
Focal
Tewspaper
Ab News
Frederick Md
the News
Frederick, Maryland
Uglifiers Move In On Our Beautiful Countryside
Congress passed the Highway Beautification Act in 1965 but is often ignored. Representative Richard D. McCarthy of New York questions progress as he cites Lexington Virginia. He warns against asphalt and neon eroding historic landscapes and urges Virginia planners to balance progress with heritage.
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Congress
Richard D. McCarthy
New York
America
Lexington
Shenandoah Valley
Robert £. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia
Frederick County
Potomac River Compact Hearing Set in Frederick County
Frederick County officials urge broad turnout for the Potomac River Compact Committee hearing on October 8 at 8 p.m. in Winchester Hall. Charles E. Collins and Francis J. Cook represent the county, aiming to draft a model bill to regulate Potomac rights and protect local interests against federal overreach.
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Potomac River Compact Committee
Winchester Hall
Potomac River
Charles E. Collins
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Francis J. Cook
County Metropolitan Commission
General Assembly
Maryland
Potomac
Collins
Land Prices Hold Steady Amid Tight Money Pressures
Land buyers keep fueling demand despite higher rates and limited funds. Carroll County tax chief William Smith notes prices rise with no clear pattern as land values soar from 88 million in 1960 to 181 million recently. Building lots command 3500 to 5000 dollars with wooded plots scarce while banks ration loans to core customers as overall money tightens nationwide.
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William Smith
Carroll County
Areca
Fifty Years Ago Mems From The News Frederick grows in size and prospects
With World War ended and a peace treaty unresolved Frederick eyes expansion freight and mail service via a transcontinental aero plane company. City notes a second Market Street restaurant by James Carros and a new West Patrick location. The Maids of the Orient musical features Harry Harrington Bob Nugent and Marle Baker at City Opera House with matinee and evening shows.
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Schley
Frederick
Hood College campus day sets scene for early year event
Hood College students rehearse costumes as Campus Day looms this Saturday spotlighting student originality and effort. The article notes golf interest at Catoctin Country Club and Frederick City planning to file with the Public Housing Administration to relinquish and transfer government housing project interests.
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Hood College
Catoctin Country Club
Frederick City
Public Housing Administration
Voyage of Calm Ship Turned Stormy by Ocean Tempest
The scene opens with a tranquil transatlantic voyage on a grand liner, then a sudden tempest erupts. A sheltered boy on deck declares his father is the captain, amid terrified passengers seeking reassurance. The piece shifts to a prayer and reflections on civilization, memory, and national pride surrounding the moon landing and American heroes.
Moon Landing Ode to Old Glory and God
A reflective poem lauds the Apollo mission with the United States flag on the moon. It envisions God guiding the astronauts and the President aboard waiting for splashdown. The speaker cherishes national pride, unity, and the moon’s radiant symbolism as a Broadway like act.
Letters to the Editor Support for District-Based Elections
Gerald G Daley argues that Frederick should elect officials by districts as proposed by Clagett. He says districting would ensure equal representation, countering claims of parochialism, and cites local property-issue responsiveness as proof. He notes progress in education and housing and calls for change in leadership election methods.
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Clagett For Alderman
Frederick
Clagoit
Gui
Uwir
West All Saint Street
West AU Saints Street
Police Department
Alaska Has Largest Government Land Share in Union
A quick quiz answers Alaska as having the greatest area of government owned land in the United States with about 98 percent of its territory under federal ownership. The fact underscores Alaska’s vast public lands and federal land management.
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Union
Alaska
One-man drive to open schools with prayer
Indiana congressman Rich ard L. Roudebush champions school devotions arguing Supreme Court rulings may permit prayers in schools. He printed three brief prayers in the Congressional Record to inspire districts to adopt daily devotions, noting Netcong New Jersey uses similar practices.
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Richard L. Roudebush
Indiana
Supreme Court
Congressional
Netcong
N.J
House of Representatives
Senate
Houses of Congress
Barbs by Phil Pastoret
The column pokes at common sayings about dogs laziness and misused tools. The writer jokes that barking dogs bite less and a jack fits a tire only when properly placed. He notes trouble with logs in a fireplace and suggests junk mail as kindling. The piece ends with a quip about needing a fellow to sympathize when giving up smoking.
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Point OF Rocks
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Tall Cedars Bulletin
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Mankind
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