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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Oct 24, 1968

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Electors Listed By Political Parties

Maryland voters learn electors, pledged to party candidates, will cast ballots in Annapolis on December 16. Republicans list Dr. Donald C. Smith of Annapolis and William R. King of Cumberland. Democrats name Mrs. Verona K. Redmond of Westminster and Mrs. Jester Rommers of Montgomery County. American Independent Party slate includes Mrs. Redmond. Absentee ballots already exceed 600 statewide with large totals in Montgomery and Baltimore regions. If no candidate gains 270 electoral votes, the House elects the president and the Senate the vice president.

Larry Helsin Nixon Humphrey Wallace Dr. Smith Annapolis Maryland Victorine Adams Baltimore Verona K. Redmond Westminster Mey William R. King Cumberland Thomas G. Barton Jester Rommers Montgomery County American Independent Party Redmond Spiro T. Agnew Marvin Griffin Georgia Curtis E. LeMay Griffin LeMay Frederick County Baltimore City Prince Georges County Baltimore County Anne Arundel Washington County House of Representatives Senate Democratic Vic

In-Service Planning Days Announced for Local Schools

The Board of Education announced dates for three in-service days in November March and May. The days do not reduce total school days and aim to improve education through faculty training. Schools in an articulation area close together while others do not.

Board of Education Middletown High School Wolfsville Myersville Middletown

Fire Log And School Closures In County Plan

Fire calls recorded in the 24 hour period ending at 10 am show a brush fire south of Woodsboro at 4 23 pm. The note lists school closures on specific in service days for Governor Thomas Johnson Walkerville Brunswick Linganore Frederick West Frederick Middletown Thurmont Emmitsburg and Harmony Grove with feeder schools affected. Only schools in articulation areas close on a given date. rest remain open. The plan aims to give teachers planning time and is subject to review if unsatisfactory. Parents should contact the school principal with questions.

Thomas Johnson Walkeraville Brunswick Linganore Frederick West Frederick Middletown Thurmont Emmitsburg Harmony Grove John L. Carnochan

Sex Education Program Begins in Local Schools

A pilot sex education program starts in five Frederick County schools Urbana Elm Street Sabillasville Carroll Manor and Yellow Springs for fifth and sixth grades. Mrs Frances A Gilbert coordinator of health education leads the effort with teachers meeting bi monthly and principals attending a summer workshop.

Frederick County Mra Frances A. Gilbert Board of Education Urbana Elm Street Sabillasville Carroll Manor Yellow Springs Gilbert

Frederick Community College adopts Buy American clause

The Frederick Community College trustees vote 4 to 1 to require Buy American materials for the new facility. The measure bans any product containing foreign materials from construction and cites supporting American industry and jobs as the rationale.

Frederick Community College Board of ‘Trustees

Towns Around Us Debuts in Eveka Town Page

Starting today the column The Towns Around Us appears in Town Page A-A. The first installment, Tre Towns Arwenue, presents features on local places and people, promising a lively village snapshot.

Goodwill Seeks Funds to Expand Monocacy Valley Facility

Goodwill Industries serving Frederick and Carroll Counties seeks 115000 for a larger building on Bentz Street. The current site limits upholstery, small appliance repair, janitorial, and aba techniques training and would enable expanded programs in laundry, garment repair, heavy appliance repair, shoe repair, and furniture refinishing with more equipment. Meredith L. Kin leads the effort.

Monocacy Valley Goodwill Industries Frederick Carroll Counties Goodwill Bentz Street Feasoe

Bi County GOP Plans Gala Day This Saturday

Frederick and Montgomery County Republicans plan a "Day on the Rally" at Heritage Hills Farm Sugar Loaf Mountain from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features pony rides stunt flying and a parachute act with high profile GOP attendees including General James P. Deverens and local officials. Adult tickets 2.50 children 1. A catered lunch will be served.

Frederick County Montgomery Cuumny Avigibers Gerald J. Schipper Heritage Hills Farm Sugar Loaf Mountain Wie Gailern Cross Sports Parachute Club Maryland

U S Losses In Viet Nam Reach Lows in 14 Months

Saigon AP reports the United States logged the lowest weekly combat deaths in over a year as ground action slowed in the DMZ. Seven American aircraft were lost to enemy fire in two days, with 112 North Vietnamese killed. South Vietnamese and enemy casualties also fell. The Pentagon noted the lull may reflect allied operations, not enemy initiative. The South Vietnamese government announced a large POW release before month’s end as talks progress remains uncertain.

Saigon U.S. Command Today Demilitarized Zone U.S South Vietnam Dmz Washington Iland North Vietnam Paris

Nixon rejects Wallace debate proposal in campaign note

Nixon rejects a Wallace backed telecast debate proposal as undecided by networks. Ziegler says no change to no-debate stance while Wallace demands half hour time. Nixon calls for a Republican Congress to back a GOP administration and a new period of growth.

Grand Rapids Mich Richard M. Nixon Hubert J. Humphrey George C. Wallace Nixon Ron Ziegler Wallace Ziegler Senate Republicans Humphrey Congress

Cats Meow In Court Case In Santa Monica

A Santa Monica Superior Court suit accuses a cat named Mouse of bullying a cat named Angel. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to curb Mouse's dangerous propensities, veterinary bills of 39 dollars 20 and 15 thousand dollars in damages for mental anguish. Angel narrowly survived an attack. Mouse's owners are asked to keep the cat locked up. The suit notes Mouse's sex and breed are unknown.

Santa Monica Calif Mouse Angel Richard D. Agay Calico

U S 40 Upgrade Hearing Set for Mt Airy

The State Roads Commission will hold a public hearing November 12 at 2 p.m. in Mt Airy firemen's activity building on upgrading U S 40 east of Frederick to interstate standards and its transformation into I 70N after completion. SRC planning officials, Frederick County Planning Commission, and County Commissioners will attend.

State Roads Commission U.S. 40 Frederick Baltimore Mt. Airy SRC Frederick County Planning Commission Lawrence Johnson Planning Commission Mt Airy

Humphrey backs end to missile race and world peace

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey endorsed halting the U.S.-Soviet missile race and reducing global military spending. He urged ending the Vietnam War and described peace as the paramount concern. The remarks, prepared for California clergy, followed a polling boost as he campaigned with Jesse Unruh.

Los Angeles Hubert H. Humphrey United States Soviet Union Vietnam California Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Jesse Unruh California Assembly Unruh

Stock market chugs with mixed blue chips early

New York trading opened with irregular stock movement as blue chips showed weakness amid heavy turnover. The early action featured uneven gains and declines across major indices in a tentative session.

New York

Frederick County Labor Shift Toward White Collar Workers

Since 1960 Frederick County shows a 40 percent white collar share in the local labor force, up from 32 percent. Blue collar workers total 60 percent, with mechanization and farm changes driving growth in white collar, and service sectors rising faster than average. The shift reflects higher skill levels and narrowing earnings gaps between white and blue collar workers.

Frederick County United States Frederick Countty Bureaus of Labor Statistics Department of Commerce t+ ve Ivon Mts Oe Department of Labor Il Seeb Albu

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