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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1964
Page
4
The 1964 Frederick News page lists subscription rates in advance and carrier options. It notes publication details, post office handling, and republication rights for local items and AP dispatches.
The article notes renewed Allied gains on both rivers with a turning movement, denying German forces a respite along the two fronts. It mentions Rev Joseph E Williams resuming pastorate after a tour of Greece Palestine Egypt and Italy. It also covers street improvements around Court House Park with Amiesite streets expected open by November 1, and Harry Tritapue entering private detective work linked to his real estate and insurance business.
A 12 member team of international cancer specialists states that three of four cancer cases can be prevented if detected early. Removing precancerous lesions and training medical practitioners are key. Mass screenings in several countries have yielded success in detecting latent cancer and other diseases.
The National Industrial Conference Board report by Albert T Sommers argues inflation remains unlikely through the remainder of the decade despite a mix of high unemployment, tax cuts, deficits, and strong corporate spending. It attributes growth to future forces like population rise and technological advance, noting no current grounds for inflation.
Funeral services for Dr Alan M Chesney retired dean of Johns Hopkins Medical School will be held at his son’s home. He died Tuesday at his Baltimore home at age 76. A Hopkins graduate, he later taught at Washington University and Rockefeller Institute Hospital before returning to Hopkins in 1921 as associate professor. He became assistant dean in 1927 and named dean two years later. He retired in 19.
In a talk before the Kiwanis Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Frederick leader James H. Gambrill Jr. urged protecting Linganore Creek as a water source. The News-Post notes a postwar project for Frederick and records other items from the September 25 issue.
Detroit AP reports that non economic issues dominate talks between General Motors and the United Auto Workers as a Friday 10 am strike deadline looms. Both sides acknowledge still time to avert a nationwide walkout though comments to reporters were cautious and somber.
Dr. W Sherard Wilson state 4 H club leader from the University of Maryland spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on programs and growth of 4 H nationwide and in Maryland since 1910 11 He outlined the International Foreign Youth Exchange program and noted visitors James Forbes Carl Puffenger and David Eigenbrode attended the meeting
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey spoke in Evansville urging Indiana voters to back a Democratic president, arguing responsibility distinguishes Johnson from Goldwater and Kennedy administrations shape the nation’s future with steady leadership. He urged unity and support to move America forward with the help of the American people.
Cha Shoop Gardner Jr. az Blue Ridge Summit businessman died suddenly at his home after two years of ill health. Born January 29, 1907, he led Charles 5 Gardner Associates Inc. and held multiple local posts including secretary-treasurer of Blue Ridge Water Co. and director at First National Bank and Trust of Waynesboro. He served in many community roles and leaves a widow, parents, two children, five granddaughters, and a sister.
Francis V. Zumbrun of the Maryland Crime Investigating Committee spoke to about 50 Jaycees and wives at the Town and Country Restaurant. He described the committee’s nonpartisan work to curb juvenile delinquency and crime, citing indecent literature mailed and urging parental guidance and communication with children.
Steve Allen will end his nightly syndicated program The Steve Allen Show effective October 23. Westinghouse released him from the contract so he could focus on hosting CBS TV’s I’ve Got a Secret. Allen has been commuting between New York and Hollywood to tape the shows.
David A. Reed, former Frederick resident, witnessed the wedding of King Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in Athens. Reed, son of Dorothy Reed and granddaughter of the Worthingtons of Frederick, is currently in Washington doing public relations work.
The Big Reds posted five wins in nine games in 1964 marking Cornell's first winning season since 1959 as coach Abner Haynes led the squad through a year of renewed success.
Federal officials report refund checks issued to area taxpayers for 1863 income tax returned due to wrong addresses or movers without forwarding information. Names and addresses of those affected are listed to direct outreach for corrected delivery.
Dr McElroy is noted for work in Cell Physiology and Biochemistry. He served with the National Science Foundation and Atomic Energy Commission as Fort Detrick consultant from 1958 to 1963. He chairs Woods Hole Marine Laboratory trustees and other science advisory roles.
North Carolina football coach Jim Hitkey once starred as a tailback at William and Mary under coach Carl Voygles, highlighting his college playing background.
Two obituaries report Lt John Hunter 25 died at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital after major surgery in San Antonio. Arlington burial planned. Tollie H Wachter 77 of Walkersville died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after years of ill health. services at Barton Funeral Home with interment in Glade Cemetery Walkersville.
O William Asers Jr of Florida visits Frederick with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy E Baker Sr now living on Mt Olivet Blvd. Bertha Klipp Green of West Fifth Street will quietly observe her 94th birthday September 28.
The report lists several residents treated at Frederick Memorial and Washington County Hospitals. Waller Shank underwent surgery and is progressing satisfactorily at Frederick Memorial. Clara Schaeffer of Buckeystown is a patient there in satisfactory condition. Mary Lynn Ogle of Rocky Ridge was admitted to Washington County Hospital for treatment after a school fall. Harold M. Staley of Frederick underwent surgery and is in satisfactory condition. Owen W. Asers Sr. of East 13th Street entered Frederick Memorial for surgery. George Shank of Middletown remains at Washington County Hospital after a second surgery Wednesday.
In Washington a mother Mary E. Wise 43 and her son Joe Michael 7 were found shot after a blaze in a basement stairwell. Detectives say the fire was intended to cover the shootings and two men were seen fleeing the building before discovery. Mrs Wise was found on the stairs and her son at the foot of the stairs with fatal head wounds.
James A. Case of Cedar Grove died after a hydraulic lift accident. Services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Olin L. Moles worth Funeral Home in Damascus, with Rev. Win A. Anker officiating. Interment followed at Arlington National Cemetery with a 11:30 a.m. service.
Joseph D Tydings Democratic candidate for the U S Senate urged a cabinet level Department of Urban Affairs to coordinate urban programs. The proposal previously failed in Kennedy administration and was defeated in Congress 58 42 in the Senate 264 150 in the House. Beall voted against.
Los Angeles actor John Wayne, 57, is hospitalized at Good Samaritan with an ankle injury and a lung abscess from an allergy. Surgery on the ankle was performed last Wednesday and the abscess removed Monday. Wayne’s secretary Mary St. John said he felt uncomfortable over the weekend but is now improving. duration of the stay is not known.
Funeral services were held for McDevitt at Hope Church. The ceremony reflected on the life of the late McDevitt with family and community members in attendance.
Fragmentary report describes a mobile incident involving cars and firefighting units. Officials and witnesses are referenced without clear details on location, timing, or outcomes. Further verification is needed to establish specifics of the event and involved parties.
The report notes a hurricane watch from Virginia Capes to Cane Hatteras with heavy rain forecast for Long Island. Gladys had not spread northward as rapidly as expected, with center positions shifting toward Cape Cod and erosion concerns rising along the Northeast coast. Paratrooper actions in Malayan waters are reported with Indonesian casualties and captures. South Carolina football lists 24 lettermen including two low prospects from the previous season’s freshman squad.
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