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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1964
Page
1
A 15 year old Beta dale girl Virginia Kolb is missing after leaving home for a local picnic. State Police at Frederick say she may be with a man and could be in Leesburg Virginia. She was last seen wearing a white blouse black skirt and white shoes. She stands five feet one inch tall about 100 pounds.
Army Pvt. William James Shedd, 22, stationed at the East Coast Relay Station, was sentenced by Chief Judge Patrick Schnauffer to three years in prison for beating a two year old girl, Tammy Sue Grubbs, daughter of Mrs. Mary Lee Grubbs, at her North Market Street apartment on July 31. Police and witnesses testified, noting the infant suffered severe facial injuries.
Two area men received minor injuries when their car left U S 40 A and struck a utility pole near here about 6 10 a m The 1957 car was demolished Gene A Mann 28 of Boonsboro and passenger Stanley L Mann 30 of Middletown were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for minor lacerations State Police charged Gene Mann with reckless driving In a separate city incident a truck backed into a curb on Birmingham Court around 12 30 p m Tuesday hitting a city light Damage was slight and no charges were filed
Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers reached a three year contract minutes before a strike deadline affecting 74 000 hourly workers. Walter Reuther hailed the settlement as historic and stated a $400 monthly pension at age 60 with 30 years service. The deal adds two paid holidays Good Friday and employers birthday and includes increased pensions for retirees. The package exceeds Chrysler’s August 17 offer by about 15 cents per hour and keeps GM and Ford tentative agreements in place for renewed day to day operation.
New Market town council will meet at 8 pm at the fire hall to discuss a new sewer system and trailer ordinance. Francis J. Cook of the Sanitary Commission may present the Health Department’s views on using Davis Creek for treated sewage disposal. Baltimore firm Benjamin Be Company finished drilling to assess rock depth before bidding. A favorable rock report was reported but bid date not set. The meeting also covers a proposed trailer residency permit requirement and parking restrictions.
The Senate Democratic leadership unanimously backed reopening the Bobby Baker investigation with focus on a $35,000 payoff charge by former Ambassador Matthew McCloskey. Sen Mansfield planned to introduce a resolution renewing the Rules Committee’s probe authority directing scrutiny of Williams’s allegation about the District of Columbia Stadium contract payoff.
Testimony before the Board of Zoning Appeals drew farmers and church leaders in Buckeystown opposing a south of town quarry. Witnesses cited potential land value loss and harm to farming, while church leaders urged protection of historic St. Josephs On Carrollton Manor and possible church damage from blasting.
Los Angeles rally draws 53 120 in Dodger Stadium as Senator Barry Goldwater urges a controlled tax cut and end to what he calls a wild spending spree by Democrats. He plans trips to California Oregon and Washington, billing the California stop as his GOP nomination bid pivot. He promises decisive action to curb federal spending once elected.
County commissioners spend the day signing their paychecks and inspecting roads. They left the courthouse to inspect several roads in the area and will continue signing pay for themselves and county employees in the afternoon.
Frederick County schools opened with a record 16 045 students on the first day, 252 more than last year as officials anticipate further enrollment in coming weeks. County elementary totals reach 5 638 with Middletown leading at 837 high school students. city schools report 6 572 as part of a countywide enrollment surge.
County Roads Board debated building a new bridge on Gas House Pike over the Monocacy River to replace a 70 year old structure and remove three tight curves. They took the plan under advisement while also approving aluminum reflectorized signs and ordering a meeting with a sign maker. Additionally, a $124000 contract was awarded to Dewey Jordan Construction for a Bennett's Creek bridge and approaches on Park Mills road. Grading on Park Mills progresses and right of way acquisitions continue to lengthen Stottlemyer road toward Route 77.
President Johnson convened a White House conference with top military and diplomatic advisers to review new moves to bolster the anti Communist effort in South Vietnam. Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor led discussions with State and Defense chiefs, with McNamara and Rusk as key participants.
Rich ard Kleindienst led Arizona Republicans to a GOP gubernatorial victory over Evan Mecham as six states held primaries. Fannin secured the Senate nomination unopposed. Roy Elson won the GOP race for Senate against Rent Jennings. Powell lost in New Hampshire. Pillsbury advances. Vermont and Minnesota votes favor Prouty Hoff and McCarthy respectively.
Hurricane Dora battered coastal Florida with 81 mph gusts and six foot tides near Marineland and St. Augustine. Ports reported hurricane warnings from Vero Beach to Brunswick with gale warnings north to Myrtle Beach. Jacksonville braced for a possible first direct hit, while Ethel waited offshore. Evacuations near St. Augustine continued as tides and high winds surged, threatening the region.
The State Roads Commission opened the north end of relocated U S Route 15 from the Lewis town by pass to the White Cottage Inn. Motorists along Route 15 will alternate between old and new roads until November 1 when the last section opens. Completion includes shoulder leveling markers and a center line.
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