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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1968
Page
3
The notice lists the Frederick Bee publication details with address 1a Worth Court Street and contact 662 1977. It includes subscription rates by mail and carrier and notes the paper's establishment in 1682 and daily except Sunday publication.
The final accounting shows a 25.4 billion deficit for the year ended June 30, fourth largest in history, shaping a Kennedy Johnson era deficit near 62 billion. Vietnam costs, anti poverty and education spending, tax surcharges, and retroactive surtaxes drive revenue shortfalls. 1969 estimates range 2.5 to 5 billion with caution about further big spending.
American taxpayers have funded foreign aid totaling $164 billion, but Congress approved a bill $1.9 billion, one third below Johnson's request. President Johnson orders a pivot to private enterprise and investment guarantees, ending surveys of opportunities in undeveloped countries. Disillusionment grows as the era ends.
The Washington City Council unanimously approves a district style gun control ordinance. It distinguishes lawful hunting and target shooting from theft and violence and requires registration and licensing to ensure responsible ownership. The measure aims to gradually reduce crime by bringing firearms under control.
Editorial notes on the interrobang as a proposed punctuation mark joining interrogation and exclamation points. Discusses potential overuse and compares to other failed symbols like the pronequark. Mentions Nixon remark, fashion trends, and a Michigan mummy study.
Frederick schools reopen with about 11 000 pupils while August marked a record for freak weather including 104 degrees on the 6th and 51 degrees on the 20th. Gas conservation limits driving. grand jury meets at 10 with foreman first item on agenda. A local designer Miss Clair McCardell to receive Neiman Marcus award in Dallas. Laboring Sons Cemetery site eyed for a city park after officials discuss recommendations. The annual state baseball tournament opens with twenty clubs participating.
Washington columnist David Lawrence critiques the system that selects presidential and vice presidential nominees. He notes delegates are controlled by local bosses, discusses Humphrey's apparent lead, and questions the convention's focus on antiwar debates versus broad issues. He argues for reform including national primaries to improve voter choice.
Washington economists foresee unemployment rising to about 4.5 million, sluggish business, and higher living costs after the 1968 peak. They cite weak steel demand, inventory liquidation, rising prices, and mixed views on tax policy, Fed rates, and government programs shaping early 1969 choices.
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