Carter faces polls as farm vote test fuels controversy
The column notes President Carter’s anti inflation program and the farm bill defeat may guide public opinion. It compares current polls showing a drop from 64 to 46 percent approval with past presidents, arguing Carter needs a real victory to reassure observers while warning against overreading single metrics.
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U S share of UN funding falls as dollar weakens
The United States remains the largest financer of the United Nations providing about a quarter of the regular budget. As the dollar declines against major currencies the real value of U N funding drops, hitting agencies abroad especially in Geneva where francs rise in cost. Washington faces pressure to rebalance contributions though the path is costly.
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Readers Press U.S. 15 Dualization Effort by Thurmont Mayor
A Frederick County Chamber mailgram urges Representative Byron to press the EPA for a needed report before Maryland Highway Administration proceeds with the U.S. 15 dualization from Putnam Road to the state line. The message seeks timely action and broad citizen support for the project.
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Walton League plants red pines on Frederick watershed site
From the Files of the News Post April 24 1928 members and guests of Frederick Chapter No 1 Izaak Walton League planted 2040 young red pine trees on the Tuscarora watershed at Hamburg bringing the total to 4000 trees The annual gymnasium meet of Hood College in the armory was won by the class of 1929 for the second time in succession Frederick citizens have paid most of a 7000 park land purchase quota for Shenandoah National Park Virginia The Harmony Grove Community Club met with thirteen members present and opened with America the Beautiful April 24 1958 Girls 4 H clubs plan a county council meeting at Elm Street School featuring skits instead of a fashion show Pre election interest rises in Myersville Carroll Manor Fire Company held its fourth annual banquet Miss Dianne Lawson of New Market is incoming president of Frederick High Schools Future Teachers Club SHARRON HAWK Special Assistant to the Commissioners
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Maryland Considers Merit Based Distinguished Scholar Program
State Senator Victor Crawford told a House Committee in Annapolis that a proposed Distinguished Scholar Program would shift from need based aid to merit criteria. The plan would grant 5000 a year to 100 top SAT scorers who attend in state colleges, funded no new money by reallocating existing vanity plates revenue. Senate backing and receptive committee support echo a push to retain top Maryland graduates, with an amendment routing 5 scholarships to public colleges and 15 to private ones.
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Poison forests 245T defoliant sparks US concerns
Washington Merry-go-round reports on 245T the herbicide containing dioxin and its suspected health impacts. Tests on water and livestock follow sprayings near homes, with cases of headaches nausea and miscarriages cited. EPA added 245T to a danger list and officials push cautious study amid industry defenses.
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