Police Hero Faces Flames After Drug Raid Attack
A Baltimore patrolman, 28, and narcotics investigator George Guest, four years on the force, was doused with gasoline and set ablaze while investigating a narcotics delivery. He rolled to extinguish the flames, was taken to Mercy Hospital, and vows to return to duty. The piece extols police sacrifice and urges public support for officers.
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George Guest
Baltimore Police Department
Guest
Patrolman Guest
Mercy Hospital
Absurd Suit Challenges Maryland Clergy Ban on Legislature
A Deer Park clergyman seeks to overturn the Maryland constitutional ban on clergy serving in the General Assembly. Willard Morris cites 19th century origins for the rule, while the suit, filed in Annapolis, questions constitutionality and seeks repeal if unconstitutional. The case cites other clergy in politics and notes potential shifts if the provision is struck down. Judge Evans set August 11 for the state's answer.
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Deer Park
Garrett County
American Party
House of Delegates
Maryland
Willard A. Morris
Walter H. Leake
Assembly of God Church
General Assembly
Morris
Annapolis
Matthew S
Evans
Congress
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
New York City
Harlem
Law, Liberty, and the Law's Enforcers In Congress
John Edgar Hoover argues that vigorous police action to stop riots and uphold order is essential to freedom and democracy not repression. The piece contrasts violent dissent with peaceful protest and stresses the supremacy of law under the Founding Fathers. It also cites Rep. Shirley Chisholm on race and gender barriers in Congress.
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John Edgar Hoover
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Congress
Shirley Chisholm
D-N.y
McCall's
Letters To The Editor Taxpayer Urges Support Of Library System
Letters urge more taxpayer support for Frederick County libraries citing low per capita funding. A reader notes historical apathy, calls for planning and prudent budgeting, and backs library services amid calls for better funding and expansion.
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Department of Education
Division of Library Development
Frederick County
Maryland
Friends of the Library
Frederick
C Burr Artz
Frederick County Public Libraries
Friends of
Citzen
Friends
C Burr Artz Library
FCPL
Friends of the Library System
Frederick County Libraries Service
Church Give Hope On Our Failings By David Poling
The columnist argues prophecy should interpret present events and offer hope, not mere doom. He warns against apocalyptic excess and urges repentance and a proactive Christian message on war, race, and social turmoil, asserting the future hinges on faithful work with God.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Porch rule upheld by Brunswick town council ruling
In a Brunswick case judged by Wortington the town ordinance requiring citizens to keep front porches off sidewalks was sustained. Mary Callery and Sadie Merhling must remove their porches according to the decision reported from the Files of the News-Post dated August 8 1920.
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Brunswick
Mary Callery
Sadie Merhling
Wortington
Rainy spells ease county drought amid crop damage
Twenty years ago spotty showers eased a dry spell in parts of the county, with some crop damage noted. Water use rose toward 4 million gallons daily as Jenkins Brothers Canning plans full operations. Frederick wheat storage under a government loan program expected in Baltimore terminals by Tuesday. Farmers Cooperative shipped 150000 bushels this year versus 180000 last year. Basil Day from Kemptown, a Tri-County Soap Box Derby champion, prepared for the national event in Akron as George B. Delaplaine Jr and Joseph P. Turner visited.
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Jenkins Brothers Canning Factory
Baltimore
Frederick
Be A Peacemaker And Support Law For All
A civic call to action urging police support, fair treatment, and reporting crimes. It emphasizes community cooperation, due process, and restraint by state power. The piece also notes Brunswick plans its Potomac River Festival from August 12 to 16 with exhibits, tours, a jousting tournament, and an Old Timers baseball exhibition.
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Frederick
McCurdy Field
Rederick County
Brunswick
Kaplan
Yesteryear
Bob Grams
Baltimore News-American
Old Timers’ Baseball Association of Baltimore
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West Second Street
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Marion E. Repp
Union Bridge
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Baker Park
C. A. Johnson
Jefferson, Md
By David Poling
Rerend Poling
The
Christian Herald Assn
Berry's
Ty Nea
Iter
News
T.L Deland
DeLand
Delaware River
Braddock Heights
Christian Endeavor Union
Alfred E. Day
New Braddock Heights
S. Fenton Harriss
Joe Eisenhauer
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