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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
2
The Gallup poll shows a surge in belief that Republicans can steer the country away from war and maintain prosperity. Voters favor Republicans by about two to one on keeping the nation out of potential conflicts and controlling prices, while confidence in both parties to sustain living standards rises.
A pilot bus service in Flint Michigan promises home to work rides within a block of residence and drop at the job door. Backed by a $1,329,100 fund, it pairs federal city and private support to reduce transportation deficits and ease expressway crowding.
The Public Health Service publishes a pamphlet urging gradual reduction for smokers unable to quit. It promotes choosing lower tar and nicotine cigarettes, not smoking to the end, reducing daily cigarettes, and fewer draws per cigarette. This marks a shift from prior quit-only campaigns to easing transition.
A Frederick County reader challenges Charles Collins's view that Code Home Rule would safeguard residents by localizing lawmaking. The letter argues voter apathy in referendums, urges a true checks and balances system, and endorses a constitutional separation of powers as the better protection for citizens.
The article argues U S officials see nuclear talks with Moscow as essential for peace and security while warning that denying negotiations could raise East West tension. It claims Moscow seeks to constrain NATO, isolate West Germany, and weaken Western deterrents through a nonproliferation pact.
The October 18 1918 summary notes an early killing frost may damage late corn. It reports a Hagerstown Frederick railway line to link with a Potomac River power plant, plus blue ridge forest fires warming local temperatures. County Auditing Commission urges tax payers to read the audit. Funds seek to bring the Freedom Train to Frederick on November 21 with about 1500 dollars target. Frederick High meets Harpers Ferry at McCurdy Field with a parade planned. Red Feather Community Chest drive starts with 300 volunteers. Commercial apple growers near the tri state area foresee harvest finish within two weeks if weather stays favorable.
The Humphrey plan to stop the bombing is seen as vague and unlikely to yield real peace. Critics argue Hanoi seeks total U S withdrawal and that stopping the bomb reduces leverage. Leaders question what constitutes an acceptable risk and potential US casualties.
A letter critiques a study on county government and argues for expanding the board beyond three commissioners to better represent Frederick County. The writer contrasts past legislature involvement with current three-member leadership and urges voters to support broader representation and taxpayer control.
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