What did Kraus know about prewar travel and war
Frederick MS guest column reflects on Karl Kraus and John Maynard Keynes, contrasting the seamless travel world before World War I with the brutal tests of modern warfare. It argues that understanding our era requires viewing it through the perspective of those who lived in a passport free world and valued stable exchange rates.
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John Maynard Keynes
Europe
Robert Damocise
Keynes
Hirostuma
Dachau
Karl Kraus
Kraus
Iese
Middle East
Central America
South Africa
U.S. Quietly Seeks Iran Ties Amid Hostage Crisis
Washington moves to ease relations with Ayatollah Khomeini as Reagan aides debate engaging Iran. Officials note risk of Soviet gains in Tehran, while probing motives including money incentives and shifting public stance on Libya. The piece also critiques policy critiques and broader geopolitical stakes.
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Washington
Iran
Apatollah Khomeini
Libya
Muammar Khadaly
Reagan
Khomeini
Khadafy
Ayatollah Khomein
Tehran
State Department
Soviet Union
Syria
Rome
Vienna
Abu Nidal
Iraq
United States
Nidal
Ayatollah
Tripoli
East Berlin
White House
Bonnie and Gates
Byron Jrs bid for Congress faces timing and risk
Viewpoint notes Ged Byron Jr. may announce a House bid this election year amid family moves, a new securities job, and ongoing duties on the central committee. It weighs the political cost of challenging state Sen. Charles Smelser vs remaining in party work, with brother Kim Byron seen as a rival in influence.
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Constitution
House
Jimmy Carter
Amy
New Carter
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Carter
Goodloe
Geb
Byron Jr
Byron
Frederick
Byrons
Goodloe E. Byron Jr
Ged
U.S. House of Representative
Democratic Central Committee
Wm Congress
Geb Byron
Stace Byron
Ponueal
Thores Waderth
Kim
Barton Kimball Byron
U.S. Air Force
Central Committee
Ged Byron
Congress
Charles Smelser
Smelser
Wall Street
Beverly Byron
Maryland Senate
Oliver
Charlie Smelser
Tom Hattery
Hattery
Soler
Goodioe E. Byron Jr
Local Government Tort Claims Act debated in Maryland
Letters argue the act failed due to added language that could create new suits against governments for negligence of officials. Advocates say the reform would protect taxpayers, provide predictability, and avoid harsh government defenses, while urging negotiation over escalation in foreign policy debates.
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Baltimore City
House Judiciary Committee
Maryland Association of Counties
Maryland Municipal League
Oor
Maryland Court of Appeals
Annapolis
Community Groundwork and Local Politics in Thurmont Area
Maryland historical notes recount Thurmont High grounds becoming a playground under Thurmont Community Playground Association with Bevin Ho Derr as president. Neighbors and local figures listed. Also farmers begin spring plowing after cold spell. Stump removal at the courthouse yard under Samuel C Fogle. Emmitsburg election results show Burgess-elect Guy A Baker Jr defeating Ralph Forelan. Hope for Pen Mar Park development near the Frederick County line with 40 acres and railroad title work costing $25,000.
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Pian Ty
Thurmont High
Thuresomt
Associaton
Bevin Ho Derr
HR Dasseth
If Sweareges
Herter
Neghbors
Gary Hobbs
Ds Weybright
Morris Albaugh
JM Creager
Chiaton Waesch
Lloyd Mackley
CM Corbett Fred Tresset
Barr Russ Firor
Miver
Emmitsburg
Guy A. Baker Jr
Ralph Forelan
Charles E. Shorb
Pen Mar Park
Washington County
Frederick County
Jacob Bérkson
Park Commission
Western Maryland Railroad
Geo William C Purnell
Council For
Teenage dating dilemmas from Dr Wallace advice column
Teen Tammy asks about keeping a date secret from friends with a shy boy, urging blunt talk and possible breakup. A second reader fears a first impression claims her a sleaze due to peers, while Dr Wallace cautions choosing friends and dismissing the accuser.
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Dr. Wallace
Tammy, Dubois
Tammy
Mr. Shy
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George Littrell
Littrell
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Maryland Association of County Attorneys
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Mews Post
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Fune
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