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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
4
A letter warns Thurmont residents about the dangers of blocking zoning via a referendum. The writer argues zoning protects property from nuisance inflows and accuses some petition signers of self interest. He recalls old town life with hog pens and questions signers motives for keeping the town a county junk hub.
The Frederick newspaper publishes daily except Sundays from Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co at 6 North Court Street Frederick Maryland The issue date is Thursday October 31 1963 The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press copyright notice appears on the masthead The postal filing notes second class matter and subscription rates are listed with prices for one month six months and one year with carrier and mail options
In New York City a Roman Catholic priest Rev. Morton A. Hill kept a three day water fast to protest pornography. Rabbi Rev. Dr. Julius G. Neumann fasted sunrise to sunset the following Thursday and Monday to support the cause tied to interfaith unity. Lutheran Rev. Robert Wittenburg offered moral support. Mayor Wagner assigned a deputy to address the issue, while the rabbi also protested Jewish treatment in the Soviet Union. The trio showcased religious unity driving public action.
Obituary notes Texas statesman Tom Connally a longtimeWashington insider who served 12 terms in the House and Senate and helped shape bipartisan foreign policy. His death marks the end of a colorful era and prompts reflections on his legacy and influence.
An open letter criticizes Thurmont officials for an interim zoning ordinance aimed at preventing dumping and health hazards from autos and trailers. The writer notes low citizen participation, a public hearing with weak attendance, and a petition by about 150 residents urging a referendum on the ordinance.
A compilation from October 31 1913 notes a near moveing store fire at Richard Thomas Doubs property damaging the dwelling and contents. Christian Gerlach was thrown getting off a trolley at Bentz and Fifth streets. Health officer lifts bans on five schools Bethel Bloomfield Shooks town Lewistown Araby after scarlet fever diphtheria. Frederick debates grandfather clause and Fifteenth Amendment suffrage for municipal elections. Potomac Synod Reformed Church approves 800 salary and parsonage. Rev Samuel H Stein elected president York Pa. Hood College dean C E Wehler speaks. Cumberland Ministerial Association elects Rev Joseph H Balthis president. Robert D Weber Baltimore and Ohio Railroad detective chief resigns possibly to Western Maryland.
Tenants of early 20th century policy aside, the article notes the two day stream of War Ration Book Four registrants winding down with about nine tenths of eligible demand filled. It also references a 50 percent state income tax cut announced by Governor OConnor and other wartime updates.
Hobart Taylor Jr. leads the Presidents Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity as a quiet revolution reshapes race relations in U.S. workplaces. The panel has resolved about 3,000 of 5,000 complaints, influenced major firms like Tennessee Coal and Iron, and oversees some 22 million workers under federal contracts and federal employees.
At the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department annual meeting on October 25, officers were elected led by President Joseph Hawkins and Chief Leslie B. Thompson. Directors include Kenneth Howes and Thomas Woodfield. officers will be installed at the November 9 Peter Pan Inn banquet to support a 12 000 to 15 000 budget. The department, active since 1944, runs five fire trucks one pickup a ambulance and a Montgomery County foam truck.
Mrs. Mabel L Smith of RFC 2 Frederick called the News-Post to say she picked a half bushel of tomatoes from her garden this morning. She noted several tomato plants remain in bloom and productive.
Record notes the Potomac River level is very low and clear at Point of Rocks while the Monocacy River at Buckeystown is dirty and very low.
Joseph Stephens retires after 44 years with Potomac Edison. A luncheon in his honor was held at the Terminal Building Office on East Patrick Street attended by current and retired General Accounting Department staff. He led the stationary section and printing department, and resided on Elm Street. a violinist and Lutheran Church member.
CHICAGO AP The Masters Barbers Association approved a 25 cent price hike for haircuts in Chicago starting November 18 bringing the new rate to 2.25 dollars on weekdays and 2.50 dollars on Saturdays. The raise, the first since 1959, is expected not to hurt barber business as a matter of pride and neatness.
Chief of Police Charles V. Main and Sgt. William A. Boone Jr. spoke to a joint session of the Moree County Lions Clubs about how police K-9 dogs are used in law enforcement and public safety.
Multiple obituaries list Mrs Catherine F Gray of 4601 Tuckerman Riverdale died at Maryland Oddfellows Home. Daughter Margaret Dodge and many grandchildren survive. Funeral set at Gasch's Hyattaville with interment Evergreen Cemetery Bla. Eva Frances Jenkins of M1 East 2nd Street dies after illness aged 50. Survived by daughter Delores and several siblings. services at 106 East Church Street then St Johns Church. Infant stillborn son born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Penweil at Charles Town General Hospital. Omer L Miller 73 dies at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington, survived by sister May Fletcher and brother Ray Miller. services at Gladhill Middletown. Thomas E Waugaman 70 retired Sabillasville engineer dies at home. survived by wife Ruth and son Dr John R Waugaman. services at M L Creager and Son Thurmont. Interments follow at Blue Ridge Cemetery Thurmont.
Miss Susan Ann Fawley of West South street observes her 16th birthday and is praised at Frederick Memorial Hospital. In another item, the Senate House conferees approve a 2.2 million test reactor project at Aberdeen Proving Ground. A Beirut report notes Kurdish rebels surrendering in increasing numbers to Iraqi authorities.
Funeral services for Marion D. Babe Carmack who died Tuesday at his East Fifth Street home will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home on East Church Street. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Contributions to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.
Funeral services for Joseph M Grossnickle who died at his home in Middletown were held at Glad hill Funeral Home in Middletown on Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Rev J Paul Seltzer assisted by Rev Dixon Yates conducted the services. Pallbearers were Robert Porter Mark Gladhill Ernie Rusherman Floyd Schroyer James Ferrer and Kenneth Ifert. Interment followed in United Brethren Cemetery Myersville.
Commissioner Horman and Dorsey convene at the Courthouse to discuss expanding the county’s share of the state sales tax. Horman endorses a larger state tax share and supports a broad utility tax, including space heaters, while urging thorough discussion with Granges, Farm Bureau, and local groups before any new state sales tax increase.
Fragmentary text shows a personal notice possibly celebrating Brenda Fox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nor onion Fox Feagaville, with references to a birthday and a cooking clue about cloves in water.
Three members of the Soviet U N delegation accused by the United States of taking part in a spy plot will depart for Moscow Friday night. The U S demands their expulsion for violating diplomatic immunity in a bid to obtain top secret information from a New Jersey government contractor. The Soviet mission declined to confirm compliance, but sources say the trio booked passage home.
The stock market weathered continued selling and then recovered enough to show a mixed pattern early this afternoon. Trading activity remained fairly active with varied results across sectors.
Evangelist Johnny Gavazzoni of Youth for Christ International will headline events at Poolesville Memorial Methodist Church from Monday to Friday. He will speak each evening at 7 p.m. under pastor Hayden L. Sparks. Gavazzoni, 28, has preached and sung since high school and trained at Moody Bible Institute and YFC Directors' School.
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