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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1969
Page
3
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A police drugs specialist told Kiwanis that up to half of area high school students have tried dangerous drugs while only about 1 percent develop addiction. He urged more public cooperation and education to curb the problem and warned that pushers, not users, should be prosecuted.
Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson argues that broad dissent threatens the presidency as an institution. He warns unity is needed or the chief executive cannot govern and contrasts modern politics with past presidents while predicting a constitutional crisis if anti-presidential sentiment continues.
Police urge caution on Halloween urging adults to supervise young children, restrict routes to familiar areas, pin name tags, cross streets at intersections, avoid accepting rides or unknown treats, and search promptly if children do not return on time. Warns of potential poisoned treats and emphasizes vigilance while acknowledging grim reality.
Letters to the editor describe the Potomac Basin Compact meeting in Winchester Hall and the 20 Leagues supporting regional water resource planning. They praise coordinated federal state local action, criticise public responsiveness concerns, and urge timely action to address river basin water needs.
The piece argues against the notion that police and firemen have easy jobs, recounting Montreal’s strike and ensuing riots with millions in damage, looting, and two deaths. It calls for appreciation of local Frederick County officers and references age-based hiring debates led by Ronald Reagan and Congress.
A disgruntled artist accuses the local art show promoter of failing to deliver quality exhibit I Ain newspaper reports. The comment highlights tensions at the event as attendees discuss the missing staging and top shelf liquor banished from the venue.
A retro column notes a busy campaign week with a Brunswick Republican mass meeting featuring Leo Weinberg and a state candidate. Frederick hosts Listen Lester at Opera House October 27 with John Cort entertainment starring June Roberts. Clocks to be turned back for standard time. A flock of about 80 wild geese passed over Shookstown signaling incoming cold weather.
The sheriff disclosed he has the names of 97 dog owners across county areas who must secure proper dog licenses within ten days at the County Treasurer’s office. In Frederick County, Soil Conservation Service projects set up new fish stocked farms with about 1000 bass and 10000 bluegills supplied by the Maryland Fish and Game Commission. Dr John Trevor spoke at the Church of the Brethren presenting findings that biblical texts from Palestine resemble an earlier Isaiah scroll, pre dating other Hebrew manuscripts by about a thousand years.
A terse fragment quotes the thought I pass through this world but once urging immediate good deeds. It emphasizes seizing opportunities to help others before leaving this life. The note presents a personal musing on urgency and generosity.
The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce and Wayne Williams announce the Halloween Parade for October 30 with participants from Frederick County and nearby areas. Trick or treat is set for October 29, police will patrol to prevent vandalism, and community support is urged. United Nations Day is also noted with Eleanor L. Everhart as chairman, marking October 24 as a day to promote world peace and UN goals.
Polish oculist Ludovic Zamenhof created the international language Esperanto. He published his first book in 1887 under the pen name Dr. Esperanto meaning Dr. Hope, from which the language derives its name.
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