U Thant declines second term as UN secretary general
U Thant said he would not seek another five-year run as secretary general and would leave the Security Council to make its recommendation. His term ends November 3, and the Burmese leader cited dissatisfaction with the UN’s lack of universal membership, notably Red China. The move stirs East-West debate over his successor amid Cold War tensions.
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United Nations, N.Y
U Thant
United Nations
Thant
Security Council
General Assembly
U.N
Red China
United States
Soviet Union
U. N
Stock Market Rises Irregularly After Two Day Rally
New York shares edged higher in early trading as profits were taken on glamour stocks and blue chips following Wednesday’s advance. Market activity remained elevated with uneven advances and retreats across sectors.
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New York
Pvt. Smith Tops Police Pistol Qualification
Pvt. Woodrow W. Smith led the city police pistol test with 98.8 of 100, ahead of Pvt. William E. Shepley at 97.2 in a 29-officer event where 17 earned expert, three gained second high honors, and six reached marksman. Three officers failed to reach 60 and must shoot again.
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Woodrow W. Smith
Smith
William E. Shepley
Police Charge Suspect In Central Barn Fire
State Police arrested 21 year old Frederick man Roger Wayne Beil on a charge of malicious burning in the Central barn fire that caused about 25000 dollars in damage last week. Beil was taken from his Route 1 Frederick home and released on 2500 dollars bail. A preliminary hearing is set in Magistrate's Court after witnesses identified Beil. The barn on Old Annapolis Road belonged to Dr Henry P Laughlin of Mount Airy.
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Frederick
Roger Wayne Beil
Route 1
Tfc
William L. Newcomer
M. J. Grove Company
Frederick County
A. D. Carlson
Justice of the
Norman Dietz
Bell
Old Annapolis Road
Henry P. Laughlin
Mt. Airy
Laughlin
Reduced Gas Rate In Effect In Maryland
Frederick Gas Company says Maryland Public Service Commission accepted a rate cut effective today. The new plan saves moderate gas users about 3.50 monthly, while heating customers or users under 1100 cubic feet monthly are not affected. Cooking users around 1000 cubic feet monthly may see similar savings, totaling ~15000 yearly. The PSC also approved revisions for gas air conditioning customers and unmetered gas lighting sales.
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Frederick Gas Company
Public Service Commission of Maryland
James W. Freeman
Maryland Public Service Commission
$60,000 Grant For Addition To FHS
The State Board of Education approved a $60,000 grant for a Frederick High School vocational building addition, half of the $720,000 project. The grant exceeds the county board’s initial ask and supports renovations including a graphic arts center for photography and printing and a shop for plumbing heating and sheet metal crafts. An adult vocational course may be offered after completion next year per Superintendent Dr. John Carnochan.
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State Board of Education
Frederick High School
Frederick County Board of Education
John Carnochan
Medicare Patients Increase at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Medicare admissions rose in August at Frederick Memorial Hospital with 87 elderly patients 63 and over covered by Medicare. July had 91 Medicare patients, 31 of whom were treated before July 1 when Medicare began. Officials cite crowding and delayed admissions, while praising Medicare as simplifying eligibility and coverage for hospital and doctor costs. Blue Cross Blue Shield notes changes to supplement Medicare, covering hospital costs, daily hospitalization after 60 days, doctor costs, and emergency care not covered by Medicare.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Edna Reese
Reese
Thomas E. Stone
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Jane Dean
Airliner Crash Kills 90 on Ljubljana Runway
A Britannia Charters plane carrying 110 Britons and seven crew crashed near Ljubljana as it approached the Brnik Airport. Officials say at least 90 died, making it Yugoslavia’s worst air disaster. Survivors were taken to Ljubljana hospital amid urgent blood appeals.
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Ljubljana
Yugoslavia
Luton
London
Julian Alps
Slovenia
Trieste
Britannia Airways
Brnik
Modemnda
Why The High Cost Of Food? Farmers Ponder Why Prices Rise
Frederick County housewives feel food costs climb as prices go up and farmers seek answers. The piece notes widespread concern over rising cost of living and questions who pockets the extra money, inviting readers to page for more.
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Frederick County
Water Use Bans In Six Towns
Frederick County and area towns imposed water bans raising concerns of a serious emergency. Walkersville Middletown Brunswick Emmitsburg New Windsor and Thurmont halted non essential outdoor use as city officials investigate new water sources and monitor quality. County leaders urged united action and called for dams on the Monocacy River to store summer supply while federal and state lawmakers push plans and speed up Bloomingto n Dam completion.
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Frederick County
Walkersville
Middletown
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
New Windsor
Thurmont
Robert J. Rothenhoefer
Rothenhoefer
Gilmore Trout
Trout
Floyd Stine
Lawrence A. Dorsey
United Action
Sixes Bridge
Dorsey
Monocacy River
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Mathias
Bloomington
Russell Z. Herman
Frederick
Contracts Signed For Fire Alarm System
Frederick County contracts for a central fire alarm system and its maintenance with Motorola Communications and Electronics Co. total $26,807 for equipment and $247 monthly for maintenance. The system includes stations at county fire departments, a Montevue base, and High Knob transmitter with four dispatchers to be hired. Delivery from Chicago is 10 to 90 days.
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Frederick County
Motorola Communications and Electronics Co
A. Irvin Renn
Renn
Montevue
High Knob
Chicago
Frederick County candidates push taxes as top issue
In the Frederick County primary, seven of 13 candidates for county commissioner rate high taxes as the main problem, with tax reform and better management called for. They diverge on housing, with Democrats urging studies and federal programs, while Republicans focus on private investment and efficient county handling.
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Frederick County
League of Women Voters
League
Collins, Flax
Lloyd R. Stupall
Charles W. Mumma
J. Richard Hudson
GOP
Poole
Frederick County Rejects First Rank Civil Defense Plan
Frederick County will not pursue a first class civil defense system due to cost. Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey blamed budget limits while civil defense director George Stup said funds and full time staff were lacking. Dorsey noted the needed money to run a first rate program and said part time clerical help was declined by Stup.
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Frederick County
Lawrence A. Dorsey
George Stup
Dorsey
Stup
Water Use Greatest At Night
Frederick City officials urged voluntary water conservation amid a crisis. Mayor John A Derr asked residents to curb nonessential uses such as lawn sprinkling and car washing, especially evenings when demand peaks between 6 and 9 pm, to avoid a mandatory ban. City engineers noted existing storage tanks fail to refill at night due to heavy evening usage, while tests seek additional supply and distribution improvements.
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John A. Derr
Frederick City
Frederick
Robert J. Rothenhoefer
George Smith
State Health Department
Rothenhoefer
Post Office Workers File Complaint in Frederick
Frederick postal union files grievance with Washington alleging Mrs. Ruth Canter is receiving preferential treatment. Casper Beison says she avoids Parcel Post duties, handling only sectional mail, avoiding heavy lifting of 60 to 80 pound bags. The dispute was lodged with Postmaster James Grove in late July and the regional office in mid August.
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Frederick
Washington
Casper F. Beison
National Federation of Postal Clerks
James A. Grove
Post Office Department
Ruth Canter
East Third Street
Lime Kiln
Betson
Canter
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Thomas F. Lit. Heron
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Franklin D. Wilson Jr
Ralph H .Potts
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Bruce E. Crum
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Daniel C. Poole
Carroll H. Kehne
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