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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1968
Page
3
An early issue lists subscription prices for the Great Southern Manufacturing Company paper. It notes 1 year by mail and carrier rates, including monthly and yearly totals, with a Frederick Maryland address and contact details.
The piece argues that the United Nations and Secretary General U Thant should be the world’s conscience, urging neutral third world states to form a force yet doubting its credibility. It criticizes the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and U S actions in Vietnam, noting realpolitik and past reactions to power.
Several mathematicians urged responsible use of talent opposing the war. Officials handling DoD contracts urged conscience checks with contractors free to quit without fear. Dr. George Kistiakowsky left Pentagon ties this year over Vietnam concerns. others stayed, arguing their work supported national security.
Blood banks, 25 years into existence, face an unprecedented shortage with 80 to 85 percent below normal. The Red Cross cites vacation declines and riot-related discouragement as key factors, warning that a large scale emergency would strain supplies despite generous personal sacrifices from donors.
Grace A Thomas from 202 College Avenue Frederick Maryland endorses Dorothy Thomas Wallace Petition. She expresses admiration for the Wallace support letter and notes shock at the list of Frederick names backing Wallace. A second letter mentions a button collection display planned for Saturday and Sunday in October.
Third party candidate George Wallace uses hard edged rhetoric against protesters and campus dissenters at northern campaign stops. He calls for harsh measures against antiwar activists, rioters and professors, while urging supporters there are more of his side than theirs. Analysts note the crowd response signals a potent if potentially unacted appeal that could shift voters toward Wallace over Nixon or Humphrey.
October 12 1918 seventeen teams organized to drive unpledged Liberty Loan quota with house to house campaigns. Spanish influenza claimed nine Frederick County victims including four soldiers in training. Washington County and Hagerstown health board call off the fair due to the epidemic. Red Cross asks for names of soldiers for Christmas boxes by October 16. October 12 1948 Frederick prepared for 100000 in replacements for old fire apparatus over ten years. Three deer killed on watershed. two men arrested for possessing a deer in closed season. Frederick County Board of Education approves night football for Frederick High Cadets at McCurdy Field. six Mount St Marys College students injured in a crash near Emmitsburg.
A reflection on National Newspaper Week urging public trust in journalism. It highlights the Missouri journalism creed emphasizing truth, fairness, independence, and service to readers, noting newspapers keep citizens informed and free amid social and political change.
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