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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
4
A historical survey notes the rise of easy play instruments, player pianos and boom in music sales from 1919 to 1960. It contrasts U.S. instrument production with a UK Labour Party conference where Hugh Gaitskell preserves the party line against nationalization. The piece links cultural shifts to political debates.
A survey shows American mothers expect 2.7 to 3.3 children per family, averaging about three. Demographers use three as a base, implying 180 million today could reach 600 million by 2050, while a 3.3 average could approach one billion, illustrating how small changes matter.
A gray striped kitten from the Nixon family is being sent to 13 year old Linda McGrain of Flint Michigan as promised during a Sept campaign stop. The week old male kitten will be airlifted by Capital Airlines at the suggestion of Nixon's daughter Julie. Linda asked for a kitten after her pet disappeared and Nixon said she could have one with her mother's permission to avoid jeopardizing support. Mrs McGrain affirmed Linda's Republican loyalty since 1952.
Britain's Labour party at Scarborough moved from nationalization to broad welfare state goals. Delegates totaling about 1,261 voted 4 1 5 3 000 to 2 10 000 in favor of a statement by the Executive Committee, signaling a shift away from a strict public ownership mandate. The swing came as a leadership setback amid debates on nuclear deterrence and NATO participation.
Portugal is in revolt with King Manuel fled and a republic declared. Fire marshal warns of danger from improper stove work. Water scarce. fountain at Court House Park shut off. Fires ignite waste on railroad tracks near Carroll creek. smoke drifts toward East Patrick street. Stable blaze at Philip Scheel’s rear. fence posts charred near Newman Co. Water pumped from Lakin’s spring to reservoirs by Independent Hose Co. Mayor and Aldermen inspect water sources. Mary Hitselberger sprains wrist roller skating on Fourth street. Trolley wire installation on Market street completed. Cannon Hill Bow and Arrow contest: Ernest Lipps wins, G Haller second, F Keefer third.
Mass air raids on London prompted five alarms as German planes attacked the city. Bishop Adxa W Leonard addressed about 250 at Calvary church Baltimore conference. Frederick’s well known citizen James L Withrow died at 70 on Dill avenue. Major Charles A Masson notes draft eligibility. Detrick Field to receive $375000 in new quarters for training. Parking meters installed on Market and Patrick streets. Lincoln Apartments rental schedule released for the new colored housing project in the southwest area.
A two day vigil session in Frederick led by Dan West and church officials explored alternatives to war and how Fort Detrick could become a World Health Center. Panelists urged disarmament, global health aid, and increased international exchange while noting war production’s share of the economy.
Carolyn V Harris a 29 year old Washington sales clerk was charged with arson and homicide after a blaze at Club Troc downtown Baltimore run by Benny Trotta. She reportedly tried to cross fire lines to reenter the burning three story club as fire crews fought a four alarm blaze. One employee William Lewis died from suffocation during the basement fire.
The marriage of Miss Clontaira-Jean Heck and Robert Elden Testerman took place Wednesday at 4 pm at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Thurmont followed by a reception. The bride wore ivory mist silk peau de soie with Brussels lace and a finger tip mantilla. Attendants included Mrs Lawrence Tressler and bridesmaids Joan Boyer Sara Testerman Sally Heck. The groom is to serve in the Navy aboard the U S S Nautilus and will reside in New London Connecticut after a trip to the Pocono Mountains.
City officials scrutinize the police and fire retirement plans noting unfunded liabilities and reliance on annual budget expenditures. The Swisher report cites widespread underfunding, with projected 20 year costs for police pensions between 55,180 and 76,320 annually by 1978 under current assumptions.
Mrs James Marks Jr of 511 Elm Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday as a surgical patient. Richard D Hammond manager of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce will leave Frederick this weekend for Louisville Kentucky to attend the national convention of the American Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for three days.
Tawes and Wible address watershed issues from rural to urban land use and the need for soil and water conservation. They urge planning zoning and land use maps to guide development, protect water resources, reduce runoff, and manage urban expansion.
Martin Lester Freshman 31 of Thurmont died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was the son of Martin H. and the late Erma Brice Freshman and worked as a gas station attendant. Survived by two sisters Glena Eyler and Minnie Shorb, Thurmont. Body at M. L. Creager and Son funeral home. calling after 7 p.m. today. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home. Rev. Samuel A. Moyer to officiate. interment in U B Cemetery.
Funeral services for Frederick A Gray who died Sunday at Victor Cullen Hospital were held Wednesday at M L Creager and Son funeral home in Thurmont at 11 am Rev Raymond Miller officiated and Acacia Lodge AF AM Thurmont conducted graveside rites Melvin Mathias senior warden and lodge officers served pallbearers included Oliver Kipe Lewis Hausner Virgil Zentz Austin Bruchey Earl Eby Dale Lewis and others Burial followed at Davis Memorial Cemetery Cumberland Also noted was the funeral of Richard P H Kelley husband of Helen Heinlein Kelley who died suddenly Monday at Springfield State Hospital and was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery with Calvary Methodist pastor Rev Ralph M Sharp officiating and Springfield State Hospital associates acting as pallbearers Robert F E Dailey and Sam served as directors
Miss Patsy Mae Schill daughter of Mrs Ethel Summel and Gene Author Goodsell son of William H Goodsell were married at the Urbana Methodist church September 17 in a single ring ceremony. Rev Roby East- Tye officiated with a setting of candles and mixed flowers. The bride wore a blue nylon dress with pink carnations and a pearl necklace. The matron of honor was Miss Joann Harding and best man was Thomas Edward Harding. The couple will reside on RFD 2 Frederick.
About two pickets demonstrated outside the U S Consulate in Ciudad Trujillo urging expulsion of the consulate. The U S ambassador and staff withdrew after a meeting of Western Hemisphere foreign ministers in San Jose Costa Rica. Ministers adopted a plan for the American republics to break diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic over the alleged dictatorship and plots against Venezuela's President Romulo Betancourt in June.
U S diplomats assess damage from a bruising U N General Assembly fight and push to heal rifts with neutrals. The United States won a parliamentary maneuver blocking a resolution for a Eisenhower Khrushchev meeting while neutrals, including India and South Africa, opposed U S positions. Strong efforts, including a Sukarno meeting, aim to repair relations as Herter plans further outreach at the U N.
Mrs Rice of Highland Street was taken ill Saturday and is confined to bed but improving slightly. Mrs Janet Van Fossen Cramer of Walkersville was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital as a medical patient yesterday.
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