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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
4
New York state begins the nations first regulation banning unsafe tires on January 1. The law requires visual and scientific tread depth testing, rejecting tires with less than 2/32 inches of tread and addressing fabric damage bulges and cord exposure to reduce accidents and promote safety nationwide.
Fifty years ago coronary heart disease was rare in the United States. Now about 10 million Americans suffer heart and vessel ailments. Cardiovascular diseases account for five to six percent of annual deaths. The piece argues social causes and population health measures as a path to control.
A reader argues city firemen are underpaid and overworked. Starting pay around 3500 yearly equates to about 80 cents hourly given 84 hours weekly. A 27 year veteran earns about 87 weekly. Retirement is deemed inadequate. The writer blames systemic underfunding, not current officials, urging higher pay and better retirement terms.
Fifty years ago in The News-Post items note Col Le R Wood touring Worcester county with campaign speeches. Keefer Brothers formed after Burck sells to Charles Keefer. Burck also becomes water superintendent and plumber. Democratic State Central committee backs August Brust for vacant House of Delegates seat after Christian Smith's death. Brust listed as journalist. Mrs. J B Meadows of Brunswick inherits most of the Smith estate valued at about 25000 dollars. Policemen wear winter uniforms and helmets. Rev E L McLean, Grace Reformed, opens Synod sessions. welcome given by Rev Kieffer and Jacob Rohrbach.
A 1943 recap notes October twenty years past with water supply reports from City Engineer Ro wheeler Hoefer, rationing of jelly spreads, and a major Dnieper battle as German forces face a Russian push toward Krivoi Rog. It records a Frederick plant theft recovered by fire at Ridgeville, officials courting a larger Camp Detrick post, and Masons’ anniversary speech by Rev Nevin E Smith. Also mentions pre Pearl Harbor draft examinations, and river advances as U S troops move toward Choiseul in the South Pacific.
AP analysis notes a retreat in American investment dollars flowing to Europe with threats of new taxes dampening foreign security purchases. U S firms finance more expansion overseas with earnings rather than new U S funds, signaling a shift in global dollars as Washington seeks to curb outflow and bolster gold reserves.
Baltimore official John B. Funk head of the State Roads Commission urged a study to decide if the 18 inch high median wall on roads to the Harbor Tunnel should be changed after a 24 year old woman died October 2 when her car jumped the barrier and hit a bus injuring 33. The Toll Facilities Division reported 20 crossing incidents in six years prompting the review.
In Atlanta area, 103 of 187 retail liquor stores have licenses suspended until December 2 for sales to minors. AP reports the enforcement targets underage access to liquor as part of a city crackdown.
NILES Mich AP mayor Mowitt S Drew rejected a plan to line up 125 marksmen on downtown rooftops for a one hour pigeon shoot. The move spares the downtown pigeon population from a firing squad saying the plan is too dangerous.
William S Ray of East Church street died suddenly at 4 a.m. at age 71. He owned William S Ray’s Grocery until 1945 and was active in the Independent Retail Procers Association. Survived by wife Alice, son Dr William Ray NL Greensboro, and six siblings. Funeral Thursday call after 4 p.m. at 106 East Church. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. Mount Olivet cemetery.
Frederick city police had four patrol cars on duty overnight to check vandalism reports from Halloween. Graffiti appeared on West College Terrace vehicles and a garage door, with several cars painted including those owned by Dr. Henry V. Chase and Dr. Thomas Allen. Other incidents included water filled bags thrown at doorways, egg throwing, tire deflation, and soap and crayon markings. Police noted minor monetary loss and isolated mail and snow fence incidents countywide. A group of 15 to 20 youths, some older than typical trick or treaters, halted a motorist on Route 144 briefly.
FBI announced the arrest of John William Butenko a 38 year old International Electric Corp. control administrator and Igor A. Ivanov a 33 year old Amtorg Trading Corp. chauffeur on espionage conspiracy charges in a parking lot near Englewood NJ. Two Russian mission employees at the United Nations were detained.
The list details the marching order for Frederick’s Halloween parade. Divisions on West and East Ninth streets feature schools bands, fire companies, civic groups, drum corps, majorettes, scouts, and historic Civil War units among others, with specific side streets and participants named.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Margaret E. Burns of Philadelphia and Emma Hutchinson of near Uniontown among others. Also noted are LeRoy Keeney of Wrightsville, John S. Smith of Lewistown, Joseph Wetzel of Emmitsburg, and Mary Adkins and Ruth E. Bowers Smith with details of their deaths, survivors, and funeral arrangements across multiple towns in Maryland and nearby states.
A damage suit linked to a fatal October 19 1962 crash near Point of Rocks proceeds in Circuit Court. Plaintiff Mrs. Claudette Lamm widow of Wilbur Lamm and her four children sue Robert E. Hanes alleging negligence in the vehicle collision that killed Lamm. testimony from state police officers and scene witnesses was heard and a jury panel was seated.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Nasher celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a party at the Fort Detrick Officers Club. Presented by their daughters Rosalind and Jacqueline Nasher, the event drew out-of-town guests including Albert Gorberg of Merion Pa. and Nasher relatives from Haverstown Harpers Ferry and Philadelphia area.
Montgomery County Manager Mason A. Butcher issued an emergency prohibition against burning all trash leaves and debris except in incinerators due to extremely dry weather. The notice urges additional precautions to prevent fires during heating of rolls, with advice on even heating methods and water sprinkling.
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