Calley Verdict Stirs Deep Debate On My Lai Case
The Frederick News-Post argues the Army court's guilty verdict against Lieutenant William L. Calley rests on the prosecution's strong case, yet it sparks global and military controversy. It questions orders, war ethics, and whether leaders and the nation share responsibility for the My Lai massacre amid broader Indochina conduct.
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William L. Calley
My Lai
Calley
Pentagon
Pentagon Add
United States Army
Frederick
Canada
Sweden
William T. Sherman
Atlanta
Savannah
South
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Fort Pillow
Forrest
Abraham Lincoln
Port Lookout
Maryland
Jefferson Davis
Air Force
Hachive
Indochina
General Westmoreland
Joint Chiefs of Staff
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Letter to the Editor on race riots and insurance frauds in Washington
A correspondent laments violent property destruction in the 14th Street corridor, recalls Mrs Hall who owned eight rental houses, and accuses politicians, insurers, and banks of complicity. The writer alleges government inaction since 1966, references Channel 2 and a Watts-like warning, and questions who profits from unrest and damaged properties. The piece weaves personal memory with broad accusations about support networks for insurance and rebuilding.
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Hall
Washington
Rudolph
17Th Street
Johnson
Nixon
Agnew
Mathias
Beall
Jerry Wilson
Channel 2
Watts
14Th Street
14Th Street Corridor
Rebecca LaPiano
Washington wartime housing woes spark letter flood
A reader details property destruction, government meddling, and rent difficulties in Washington D C during and after wartime, describing 608 610 Elliott Street damage, condemnation fears, mob intimidation, and calls for police protection. The writer links these upheavals to broader political and social unrest, urging action and accountability.
Memorial Association formed in Frederick County leaders
From the Files of the News-Poat 50 Years Ago April 1 1921 civic and community figures gathered at the YMCA auditorium to form the Frederick County Memorial Association with Chief Judge Hammond Urner as president The group voted to build a memorial honoring county men and women who served in the war Rebekah Lodge No 67 IOOF was instituted at Thurmont with charter membership of 113 under the direction of Margaret Roberts and Susan Jones Local politicians feared President Harding appointed Thomas Robertson Montgomery County as Commissioner of Patents, which could affect Republican plans for Harp as U S Fish Commissioner
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YMCA
Frederick County Memorial Association
Hammond Urner
Frederick County
Margaret Jones
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Thurmont
Margaret Roberts
Rebekah
Susan Jones
Thurmont Opera House
Reno S. Harp
Harding
Thomas Robertson
Montgomery County
Harp
United States Fish
Clean-up week focuses on fire hazards citywide
Twenty years ago on April 1 1951 public attention centered on eliminating fire hazards through a seven day spring cleaning period sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce as a lead in to Fire Prevention Week in October. The 1951 General Assembly passed the county roads board bill and confirmed state appointments with Mayor Elmer Munshowey named Superintendent of Maryland Police. Mount St Marys College Glee Club planned concerts and a WMAR TV appearance on Church Visible under Rev Shaum.
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Chamber of Commerce
County Roads Board
Senate
Elmer F. Munshowey
Maryland
General Assembly
Roads Board
Mount ST. Mary's College Glee Club
David? . Shaum
Wmar-Tv
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