Frederick County Cancer Crusade drives hope for a cure
Frederick County supports the Cancer Crusade as the American Cancer Society notes progress from past gains. The effort highlights 1,500 volunteers, Fort Detrick’s potential role in federal cancer research, and a 1971 push to broaden funding for brain power and equipment to conquer cancer. April door to door drives urge residents to donate to reach the lifetime cure goal.
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Frederick County
Cancer Crusade
American Cancer Society
Maryland
The
Cancer Society
Frederick
Self preservation is the first law of the road
A column urges drivers to refuse hitchhikers amid high risks for both sides. It cites Los Angeles rape figures, New Jersey runaway data, and warns that even well behaved youths can pose danger. The piece stresses that motorists should adopt a hard attitude and prioritize safety over compassion.
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Los Angeles
New Jersey
Blacks In Banking Progress Report in Baltimore
The Baltimore Community Relations Commission finds a slow but steady gain in Negro hiring by city banks. In 1970 the percentage of Black tellers rose from 7.5 to 10.5, mainly in downtown banks, while suburban banks lag with all white staffs. Overall Black employees are concentrated in clerical and maintenance roles, but the report notes breaking progress and urges competency as the hiring criterion.
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Baltimore Community Relations Commission
Baltimore
Commission
Maryland housing referendums face nullified votes amid state clashes
The State debates a housing authority and related amendments as referenda were defeated and later voided for frauds and errors. Governor Mandel seeks to modify condemnation provisions while a broader housing package aims to ease a shortage. Secretary Rovner reports 116000 Maryland homes substandard with rising rents and prices, and Frederick County shows 3885 substandard homes.
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Mandel
Edmond F. Rovner
Economic and Community Development Department
Maryland
Frederick County
Copter pilots heroic in Vietnam war effort
The article honors helicopter crews in Laos operations amid low morale and threats like fragging. It notes about 2000 pilots in 600 helicopters flying tens of thousands of sorties against heavy anti aircraft fire, with many shot down or damaged yet many retrieved. It emphasizes volunteer service and duty despite danger and disillusion.
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Vietnam
Laos
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
America
New-found Mad Money boosts per-day take for Americans
The Tax Foundation reports that with the end of the income tax surcharge and higher personal exemptions, the average American will work 2 hours 37 minutes in an eight-hour day to cover taxes, down from 2 hours 43 minutes. About six extra minutes of “mad money” daily.
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Tax Foundation
Frederick City Water Passes State and Federal Tests
Maryland Health Department had labeled Frederick’s water questionable but it has now passed both state and federal tests according to City Health Officer Dr. J M Goodman. The Freeman news item also notes upcoming film programs at Frederick movie houses and a spring season clash of Brunswick High Cadets with the local baseball team. April 3, 1951 updates include a state pay raise measure for Frederick County employees and Camp Detrick charitable giving totaling 5 733 99. Evelyn Kefauver elected Zonta Club president succeeding Rhoda Kallaway with officer seating in April.
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Rovner
Housing Authority Act
Senate
Maryland
Virginia
Frederick
Association of Counties
FHA
Housing Authority
John C. Coolahan
del. F. Vernon Boozer
Baltimore County
Frederick City
General Assembly
Frederick County
State Roads Commission
The
Employment Service, Veterans Commission, Welfare Board
Evelyn M. Kefauver
Zonta Club
Francis Scott Key
Miss Kefauver
Rhoda Kallaway
Be Flexible and Positive in Your Communication
Joe Eisenhauer compiles a reflective guide on effective speech, urging readers to examine attitude and aim for constructive dialogue. It stresses flexibility, positivity, sympathy, broad perspective, and attentive listening as core habits for clear, honest interaction.
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Detrick
Nixon
Congress
Bay Bridge
Baltimore County Circuit Court
Val Hymes
California Department of Education
News-Post
Brunswick High School
Brunswick High
Camp Detrick
Red Cross
Joe Eisenhauer
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