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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1968
Page
2
The Frederick Frederick Maryland newspaper The News prints on Saturday September 28 1968. Advertised rates include monthly yearly and weekly subscriptions with in advance payment options. The notice emphasizes mail delivery and postage details.
E J H Jackson president of the National Baptist Convention USA argues the civil rights fight failed psychologically as many Negroes push separation. He praises gains of the past thirteen years but warns of internal divisiveness from separatist voices and white liberals urging division, urging faith in democracy. He cautions against hate and internal conflict while urging unity.
The Department of Agriculture reports nearly 2.3 billion acres in the United States, with farms covering about one billion. Farm land value reached 193.7 billion in 1958, averaging 178 per acre, higher in Iowa, Kansas, California and Florida. Farms are fewer but larger as small operators exit for other pursuits.
The article notes that the anti poverty program aims beyond cities and Negro communities. It cites Orville L Freeman revealing 53 924 economic opportunity loans totaling 91 620 029 and 1 145 loans totaling 12 902 869 to finance small farms and cooperatives. The program benefits over 339 000 low income rural residents.
An editorial notes five Mexican scientists have built Boris a medical computer that could ask questions diagnose symptoms and prescribe treatments. The project may replace doctors in time but remains costly at about 237000 dollars with expected reductions as it is perfected. The piece argues Boris could aid care, cut costs, and serve sparsely populated or backward areas.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey endures intense protest as he campaigns across Boston Philadelphia Denver Flint and Buffalo facing chants and obscenity from antiwar radicals. The piece notes his attempts to steer dialogue toward issues and his growing weariness from the hostile crowd.
A satirical column remarks that election year promises would create a shortage of magicians if kept. It notes store merchandise images as if Santa swapped his sleigh for Halloween props, and jokes that many photos are called cheese cake for their crumby quality.
During Thomas Jefferson's era Justice Samuel Chase of Maryland faced impeachment but was acquitted. The record for most perfect 300 games bowled by one man in ABC meets is 19 by Elvin Mesger of Sullivan Missouri.
A sept 28 1918 item reports Frederick County coal dealers must limit deliveries to one ton per month until households are supplied, plus plans for a Fourth Liberty Loan mass meeting at the fair grounds and a $3,365,000 county bond target. Also notes the Niagara Falls arrest and return of two Mount Airy youths after they ran away. In 1948 items mention Plymouth Rocks theft losses at Haines farm, a chimney fire at John Rice home, a Maryland cancer survey in Frederick County, and Mount Saint Mary's football coaching struggles with improving prospects.
Joe Eisenhauer notes the Frederick County United Appeal Campaign to support 14 welfare agencies, led by Federated Charities and the Red Cross, with October fundraising and Lyndon Johnson urging nationwide support. The piece highlights agencies like Children’s Aid Society, Kids Incorporated, YMCA, and counseling services, detailing services and the campaign timeframe.
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