Scots in Frederick tie Bicentennial to lasting friendship
George Ross of Glasgow says Americans celebrate 200 years since independence while Scots mark 800 years of freedom during a six week exchange with Frederick Rotarians. The group praises U S hospitality and mutual goodwill as they tour Maryland and reflect on American moral leadership.
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George Ross
Glasgow
Scotland
Frederick
McDonald
Ross
United States
Rotary Club
America
Great Britain
Rus Weir Cumin
Maryland
Europe
Vienna
Latin America
Comintern
Rotarians
Garfranie Hille
Afesetor Jy
Insurance Information Institute
Senate Commerce Subcommittee
Federal Trade Commission
General Motors
FTC
Migrant farm workers face harsh conditions under growers in Florida
Washington journalist Hal Bernton infiltrates A Duda and Sons migrant camps to document wages near poverty, substandard housing, and meals while inspectors and officials resist action. The piece criticizes labor policy, calls for enforcement, and highlights political pressures from figures like Sen James Eastland.
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Washington
Florida
Hal Bernton
Bernton
Duda and Sons
Corleadey Alway
Labor Dept
Asst Labor Secy
Willam Kolberg
Merant Education
Usery
James Eastland
D -Mass
Senate
Iire
Eastland
Sunflower County
Miss
Forestry appeal and civic issues sprawl in archival notices
Fifty years ago on April 22 1920 a Frederick civic gathering featured AB Hastings of Washington DC urging increased public interest in forest preservation linking watershed protection to flood control and rainfall benefits. The day also covered city improvements petitions from residents to the mayor and aldermen.
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AB Hastings
Washington
Hastings
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Fredenck County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Stanley H Macht
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Bal
Inito
14Th Infantry
Luzon
Philippines
William H Thomas
The Maryland Bicentennial Session Faces a Long Debate
The eight day clash over a mass transit bill in the 1976 Maryland General Assembly shaped by Marvin Mandel’s cautious leadership. Historians would note a passion filled session with open meetings, reforms to rape statutes, school aid for handicapped pupils, and a controversial fight on transit funding while lawmakers avoided a tax hike.
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Maryland General Assembly
Baltimore
Marvin Mandel
Baltymore
District of Columbia
Piocess
Informatin
Mandel
Washington
Hone
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Enom Bates
Pide
West Virginia
Abedea
Frederick, Md
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Fred Romero
Od Usery Jr
Theodore K McKeldin
Frederick County
Republican State Dental Committee
Board of Education
Chase Gove
Fred Kefauver
Circuit Court
Don and
Val Hymes
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