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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
2
Fragmentary notice outlines subscription rates and terms for a Frederick Maryland newspaper. Mentions annual price around 2100 dollars and three month options. References the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press affiliations.
Frederick County sold its school bonds at an interest rate barely under six percent amid market fears. A Baltimore group led by Brown and Sons purchased the issue, keeping within statutory limits. The county faced pressure from supporters and opponents as several school construction projects, including Linganore High additions and Rock Creek Center for Retarded Children, sought state grants.
Harold Sundstrom alerts the press to a District of Columbia land sale for a 17 acre tract in upper Montgomery County. Congressmen Gude and Senator Mathias intervene to pause the sale while park officials study its suitability for a public park. The 1898 District purchase and 1904 quarry-era pond complicate the decision, with safety and fishing potential under review.
The Tax Foundation reports public education is among the largest U S industries. Of 7.9 million state and local government workers, 3.9 million serve in education, with 2.2 million teachers, 900,000 in other public schools, and 714,000 in higher learning. About 54 percent of budgets fund education, totaling nearly $30 billion annually.
In Walkersville the disease still rages with four recent deaths. County schools close this week and public amusements and Sunday schools shut to curb spread. Rally Day at the Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School drew 113 members, with 827 in attendance. Also an advertisement touts fig syrup for a child's stomach and bowels.
In October 1949 the Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God will convene in Carroll Park Church Frederick from Tuesday to Friday with 125 delegates billeted in local homes. A fire insurance rate survey is underway by the Maryland Fire Underwriters Bureau chief engineer. A morning thunderstorm brought Frederick its first rain of the month and a lightning strike damaged a Potomac Edison transformer on Center Street. Emmitsburg plans to open a new health center around November 1 restoring prewar class sessions.
Readers accuse politicians of graft and pay to play while urging honesty and change. A Maryland reader thanks courageous youths who aided travelers amid a breakdown on Interstate 70, and a Maryland student condemns dehumanizing editorials on Vietnam and calls for responsible reporting.
White House officials say no break in Vietnam war or Paris talks is expected soon. They cite Ho Chi Minh’s death causing internal Hanoi political shifts, delaying major decisions and making new U S proposals risky. Washington will push unilateral moves to shape future steps and signal options as Hanoi digests events.
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