Lincoln Statue in Mexico City Spurs Johnson Hemisphere Summit Call
President Johnson used the Lincoln statue unveiling in Mexico City to press for a hemispheric summit on illiteracy, poverty, and disease and to promote extending the Great Society to Latin America. He outlined policies favoring sovereignty, free elections, social justice, economic development, and limited military spend, and noted closer U.S. Mexico cooperation. The visit boosted sentiment and set a cooperative basis for future regional efforts.
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SNAFU Strains West Germany De Gaulle NATO Rift
West German Chancellor Erhard faces friction with Paris as de Gaulle seeks to keep two divisions in West Germany outside NATO control. US withdrawal of 15,000 specialists for Vietnam emboldens Bonn and stirs cabinet divisions. Officials lament a diplomatic misstep that weakens a united NATO stance.
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Soviet Emphasis on Sneak Attacks in War Preparations
For My Part by Ray Cromley notes that Soviet military writers increasingly argue the USSR must launch a surprise attack on the United States to gain early advantage. They contend first nuclear strikes could predefine war outcomes, disorganize American forces, and threaten cities, with defenses potentially overwhelmed during the crucial period.
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Public thanks for planetarium program by local paper
Readers send thanks to the paper for publicity and a photo about the April 17 planetarium show Leo Monarch of the Spring Skies. The first program drew an out-of-town family from Harrisonburg and will run through June with a repeat this Sunday April 24.
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City to hear Hagerstown and Frederick Rail road proposals
On Tuesday night the Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special meeting to hear proposals from the Hagerstown and Frederick Rail road Company before bids on the lighting plant are acted upon. City engineer Charles L. Reeder may be consulted prior to any definite action. Also, 3400 swatters will be bought for Frederick’s summer anti fly campaign, funded by local merchants after Civic Club outreach.
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Frederick
Civic Club
Mayor Gittinger seeks re election in 1946 primary
Twenty years ago in the News Post filed items from April 20 1946 report the deadline for filling county ticket vacancies on both major parties and withdrawals. Mayor Hugh V Gittinger announced his candidacy for re election subject to Republican primary as the first candidate for city chief executive with no apparent Democratic opposition and Lloyd C. Culler mentioned as a potential former mayor.
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Rusk outlines policy on Red China and Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk released a comprehensive policy statement on United States relations with Communist China and the Vietnam situation. He notes China’s leaders and policies, calls for firmness in defense of American principles, and argues for restraint and avenues for future cooperation if Peiping abandons world conquest aims.
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