Wealth of Nations and Declaration Parallel Freedom Spark
The piece notes 1976 marks both the Declaration of Independence bicentennial and Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations anniversary. It argues political and economic freedom are linked, citing Smith’s self-interest motive, the invisible hand, and critique of mercantilism. It posits the United States embodies Smithian economic justice and individual liberty within lawful bounds.
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Adam Smith
United States
Smith
George III
Boston
British East India Tea Company
Armericans
Britain
County officials weigh road improvements for Licksville to Point of Rocks
On April 1 1925 the county commissioners planned talks with John N Scatnally of the Sini Baadt Commission about upgrading 1.5 miles of the Licksville to Point of Rocks road and discussion of Brunswick to Knoxville highway. John W Holter and Mackall noted state involvement and inspections may follow.
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John N. Scatnally Caitaah
Sini Baadt Commission
Licksville
Point of Rocks
Mackall
Brunswick
Knoxville
Carlos M. DeGarmendia
Tuscarora
John W. Holter
Maryland Senate debates slot machines amid St. Mary’s City session
In a ceremonial Maryland Senate gathering in St. Mary’s City lawmakers revisit the 1963 slot machine phaseout and consider restoring games in Southern Maryland. Attorney General Francis Burch criticizes the Instant Lottery as harmful to low-income families, while freshmen and veterans weigh budgetary and political risks.
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Maryland Senate
St. Mary’s
Maryland
St. Mary's City
St. Mary's
Francis B. Burch
Burch
Anne Arundal
Prince George
Meyer M. Emanuel Jr
Del
Donald Rosenshine
Rosenshine
Sen
John A. Cade
Cade
Jerome F. Connell
D-Aa
Mexican jailbreak highlights flaws in cross border justice
The article recalls a 1954 incident in Piedras Negras where two modern day “Zorras” freed 11 Americans and five Mexicans from a jail. It contrasts with ongoing concerns over Mexican justice and the treatment of Americans held without trial. It also notes the 1954 activation of the Army’s first helicopter battalion at Ft. Bragg and outlines helicopter roles in transport rescue and observation.
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Piedras Negras
Mexico- Texas
Mexico
United States
Army
Ft. Bragg
N.C
8Th Transportation Battalion
Letters to the Editor and Public Notices in Frederick
A collection of reader letters questions why Sheriff Barnes faced no charges against Top Barnes and concern about school indoctrination and civics. Letters request answers on law, praise and critique of authority, and call for parental oversight. plus a Rescue Mission appeal for spring help and donations in Frederick Maryland.
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Sheriff Barnes
Top Barnes
Barnes
Frederick
Friends of the Mission
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Richard Nixon
Germany
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Frederick, Md
Dodie
Sugar Loaf Mountain
East View
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Francis Scott Key
Richard &. Zimmerman
Don and
Val Hymes
Chasing the
Alfred J. Lipin
Lipin
Connell
Mandel
Justice
U.S. State Department
Washington
Mexico City
Sharon Smith
Richard 0. Hammond
Frederick Rescue Mission
South Street
Fractericl
Warnlandt
Regina Kaietsian
Middletown
Roney Motors
Willard L. Hart
W. 3Rd St. Frederick, Md
Fellows
J. Edr Hoover
Wredo Lim He
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