Mayor Schaefer praised for stand amid Colts exodus from Baltimore
The piece lauds Mayor William Donald Schaefer for prioritizing Baltimore over personal ego during the Colts move to Indianapolis. It recalls the team’s 31-year era, listing key players and figures, and argues Schaefer’s leadership safeguarded Baltimore’s sports legacy, including hopes for a future arena and continued Orioles presence.
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Colts
Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
Colt
Bob Irsay
Arty Donovan
Johnny Unitas
Lenny Moore
Raymond Berry
Jim Parker
Alan
the Horse" Ameche
John Mackey
Tom Matle
Weeb Fwbank
Carroll Rosenbloom
Gino Marchetti
Lydell Mitchell
Jimmy Orr
Bubba Smith
Dianapolis
Baltimore News-American
Schaefer
Schivefer
Colt's
Miami Seahawks
Annapolis
Maryland
Orioles
Indianapolis
Springfield teacher seeks ban on Huckleberry Finn
Nell Clay a Springfield High School teacher requests banning Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from District 1864 English classes citing racist language and usage of the term nigger She argues alternatives exist and stresses classroom comfort and inclusivity The district policy requires formal challenge to remove or replace any book and has rarely triggered lengthy reviews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Mississippi River
Douglas
Twain
Nell Clay
Bob Hil
Clay
Guenin
Springfield High
District 186
Thailand Burma Laos Triangle Drug War Draws U S Aid
Washington columnist Jack Anderson reports on Thailand tightening control of the Golden Triangle with U S backing. He details opium to heroin shifts, border clashes, and law enforcement gains including large seizures and warnings from U S officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thailand
Golden Triangle
Southeast Asia
U.S
Burma
Laos
Dale van Atta
Chiang Mai
Bangkok
Chang Chi-tu
Chang
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Letters about hospital psychiatric beds and spending in Frederick
A reader recounts a hospital ward episode to argue for psychiatric beds at Frederick Memorial and critiques funding and planning by state and local officials. The letter cites crowded wards, a senile patient behavior, and the strain on staff and regular beds, urging residents and Annapolis to approve the expansion. A second letter defends teachers against perceptions of overpayment and calls for fair pay amid rising duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FMH
Frederick
Annapolis
Jail Memorial Hospital
P.S
Public schools closed date set for city and county
From the News Post files dated 1934 the Board of Education fixes Friday June 8, 1934 as the closing day for public schools in the city and county. A runaway four horse team injured driver Walter Crummitt near Frederick and caused vehicle chaos on Buckeystown Pike. William Howard Young, longtime confectionery firm associate, dies at his East Second Street home at age 80. The Board of Aldermen approves purchasing 30 000 red pine trees to be planted along the water shed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
Walter Crummitt
Frederick
Buckeystown Pike
William Howard Young
A.C. Mc. Cardell & Sons
East Second Street
Board OF Alderman
Civilian Conservation Corps
Rotary panel to study local school dropouts in Frederick
The Rotary Club of Frederick hosts a public panel at North Frederick School. The event follows a two year youth committee study on youth problems locally and nationally. Austin P. Renn chairs the Rotary youth committee. Dr B O Thomas Sh will coordinate for Comptroller Louis J. Goldstein in his Senate campaign. Goldstein supporters say the appointment strengthens his campaign in the area with a four day Western Maryland tour.
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Rotary Club of
B.O. Thomas SH
Louis J. Goldstein
U.S. Senate
Goldstein Boosters
Goldstein
Maryland
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Fred J. Archibald
Fredenek, Mi
Matt Baker
Copley News Service
Huck
Donald Miedema
Watport
Hornswoggle
Jack Anderson
Triangle
United States
Yan Alta
Indo-China
Vietnam
New York
James Watt
Watt
Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Harry Houdini
Fellas
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Roy W
Witmer
McKaig Rd
Frederick County
Pisce
Patricia Charuhas
Walkersville
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