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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Sep 21, 1968

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Area Man Killed in High Speed Md 194 Crash

George Nicodemus 28 of New Windsor died after his 1967 sedan left Md 194 north of Taneytown while attempting to pass another vehicle. State police say excessive speed and alcohol contributed to the fatal crash. Nicodemus was a Mitchell Transport driver and Vietnam veteran with ties to New Windsor Fire Company and American Legion Woodsboro. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 30 p.m. at New Windsor Funeral Home with interment Linganore Cemetery.

Nicodemus Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg Frederick County Elie S. Nicodemus Margaret Bowers Nicodemus Mit Kitty E. Nicodemus New ‘Windsor D. D. Hartzler & Sons Michael Leftwich Linganore

Commissioners To Begin New Daily Schedule

Frederick County Commissioners revise work week to Monday Tuesday Wednesday sessions from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. with public meeting after, no appointments before 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday reserved for related county business including state official meetings and hearings.

Frederick County Aes Pamou

Blind pastor builds brick home as living monument

The Rev. William H. Ander man, a 46 year old Pennsylvanian, and his family completed a split level brick house near Mount Pleasant on Md 26. The home symbolizes devotion and self reliance as Ander man has been blind since 1955 and the pastor contributed to the brick work while his family handled brick and concrete.

Steve Carter MD. 26 Mt. Pleasant William H. Anderman Pennsylvania Anderman Christ Philadelphia

Voteswagon Arrives in Frederick for Nixon Agnew Drive

Political activity heats up as the coast to coast GOP Women’s Nixon Agnew Voteswagon rolls into Frederick Shopping Center at 12 45 p m Monday. Miss Julie Nixon will join leaders on Capitol Hill for a sendoff before the tour covers 6500 miles across 17 states and 56 cities to spur women’s support for the ticket. Mayor John Derr leads the local Nixon campaign and expects a strong turnout.

Frederick County GOP Nixon| Agnew Frederick Washington, D.C Nixon-Agnew Capitol Hill Julie Nixon United States Richard Nixon John Derr

Passengers in Havana After Eastern Jet Hijack

Forty six travelers seized when a hijacker forced an Eastern Air Lines Boeing 720 to Havana after leaving San Juan were stranded there as Cuban authorities refused to allow the plane to fly to Miami. Captain W T Babbitt and six crew members flew the jet to Miami later, with passengers housed overnight in a Havana hotel. The incident marks the ninth hijacking to Havana this year, the busiest period since 1959.

Miami Fla Eastern Air Lines Cuba Havana W. T. Babbett Milami Fri San Juan Witte Jose Marti Eastern Veradera Babbitt Jet Eastern Bahamas Caribbean

Fortas Prejudice Debate Heats Up In Senate Fight

Washington AP report shows Sen. Griffin accusing White House of inflaming anti Semitism charges against Abe Fortas nomination. Sen. Hart defends Fortas arguing obscenity record disproves claims. Griffin cites about 45 votes against invoking cloture to end debate.

Washington Abe Fortas Gays White House Sen Robert P. Griffin Reich Griffin Hes Philip A. Hart D-Mich Fortas Hart Senate Forlas Supreme Court Newamen Pia

Western Maryland College opens weekly student conferences

Dr. Lowell 5 Ensor, president of Western Maryland College, announced Monday afternoon office hours for student conferences. He will not schedule other appointments then to discuss problems policies and new ideas. He cited student involvement with faculty on decision making and a new committee on student personnel problems has been formed.

Westminster Lowell Ensor Western Maryland College

Blindsided Builder Builds Home Page by Page

The article details how Anderman, blinded in 1955, began a home project on land bought in 1952 previously a potato patch. He and his family, with parish help, completed the foundation and studding by 1965. the exterior is finished and second floor near completion. He uses braille marked tapes, a ball level, and a folding rule to measure accurately. He works with premeasured wood gauges to cut pieces consistently and acts as a one man construction firm with occasional volunteer aid.

Derman Anderman Ties Frederick County Tremont Bettis Newa-Post Plete Eee Pesse Houe Anderman Anderman’s Utica Rim Gira Martinsburg Catherine Doris Beth United Church of Christ Kir

Marines Sweep Through DMZ in Vietnam Drive

A force of 2000 U.S. Marines entered the DMZ in a new operation aimed at destroying enemy weapons stockpiles and disrupting speed trails. In five days of action, 73 North Vietnamese were killed, with two Marines dead and 10 wounded.

Saigon U.S Demilitarized Zone Vietnam Dmz Leathernecks Tay Ninh Phuoc Tan

Maryland Baptist College property to be sold in Walkersville

The Maryland Baptist Convention voted to sell the Walkersville college property. About 500 attended a Baltimore session at Temple Baptist Church with only three votes against. The State Mission Board endorsed sale as the only feasible action. Over $100,000 invested. trustees asked to dissolve the college corporation. Three options were offered, with sale chosen for economic reasons.

The Baptist ‘Convention Maryland Maryland Baptist College Walkersville Grasstereees Baltimore Temple Baptist Church State Mission Board Frederick Roy Gresham C. C. Anderso Wheaton

Industrial Interest Grows in Frederick County Rezoning Set

Four rezoning cases loom before the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 8 as Howmet projects spur industrial interest around Buckeystown. Applicants include Richard F. Kline and Joseph M. Kline seeking 98 acres rezoned from A-1 to M-1 on Ballenger Creek Road, with other petitions by Joseph M. Kline and Natalie T. Kline at New Design Road and Manor Woods Road and Urbana Land Conversions seeking 162 acres along the I-70 corridor from A-1 to a higher intensity district, signaling a countywide industrial upswing.

Russ Edmonston Planning and Zoning Commission Howmet Buckeystown Richard F. Kline Joseph M. Kline Anna M. Culler Commission Ballenger Creek Road the Land Resources Inc Howmet - Pechi Iney Natalie T. Kline New Design’ Road Manor Woods Road Urbana Frederick County

Snowstorm Closes Passes as Summer Ends in West

A wintry storm hit the northern and central Rockies on the last full day of summer, dumping heavy snow in Montana and Idaho while driving temperatures into the 20s to 30s. Warnings affected stockmen and travelers across western Montana and Wyoming, with hazardous driving in Idaho and Utah. Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park was closed by drifting snow, and snow showers spread into the plains. East of the Rockies, thunderstorms cooled the plains, but most the nation enjoyed pleasant late-summer weather as autumn began at 7:26 p.m. EDT.

Associated Press Rockies Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah Glacier National Park Park Mainte Feenance Montana Plains Great Plains Atlantic Plains Great Lakes New England Texas Panhandle Oklahoma Iowa

Population figures by county and metro area from 1967 data

The Health Department reports county populations with 87 500 for one county and 45 766 506 for the state. It notes Baltimore Metropolitan Area totals including Baltimore City and nearby counties and lists portions of Maryland’s regions. The 1967 July 1 estimates reflect growth in the Northwest and Washington areas with regional population totals and splits.

Rick County State Department Son Health Department Baltimore Baltimore City Anne Arundel Carrel Harford Howard Prince George's Washington Maryland Weeksington

Classes To Resume At Shepherd College

Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia planned to reopen as city workers restored water service after a weekend shutdown. About 1500 students and 1507 college attendees faced a weekend disruption with limited supplies and reduced campus operations. Utilities Inc. manages the town water system. mayor Clarence Wright cited capacity constraints and aging infrastructure limiting supply.

Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va West Virginia Dames . Buthcer Utilities, Inc Acco Clarence Wright City and College Herle

High Speed Chase Ends In Emmitsburg Crash

Two Emmitsburg youths were injured when a speeding 1960 sedan crashed after eluding Frederick County deputies on Fraley Road. Driver Michael Smith, 16, fled the scene. passenger Mark Gelwicks, 17, was treated for multiple lacerations. The vehicle, owned by Amy Brandenburg of Kentucky, was a total loss. Smith faced four traffic violations and trial was set for Oct 2. owner charges pending.

Emmitsburg Frederick County Tye William Shepley Crummel P. Jacobs, Jr Fraley Road West Main Street West Main Weat Main St Amy Brandenburg Revenna Michael William Smith Elm St Smith Metterymeny Mark Anthony Gelwicks DePaul St Wai Cn

Great Frederick Fair Opens With Festive Inaugural

News-Post columnist Joe Elsenhaver notes the Fair Edition today begins the Great Frederick Fair. The feature highlights opening events, expected crowds, and community anticipation for exhibitions, rides, and local produce.

Frederick Fair News-Post Joe Elsenhaver

Fire Log Notes Include School and Car Fires

Fire log items show incidents from the 24 hour period starting 10 am with a grass fire at Parkway Elementary School at 4 48 pm and a car fire near U S 15 south of Herwewich High. Brunswick reported a second event around 2 90 pm. Local numbers 663 6333 and 70 8 appear in the record.

Parkway Independents Fof U.S. 15 Stepentonta

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