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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
2
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The piece warns of domestic enemies planning to overthrow the U S government with ideas of revolution. It cites Drew Pearson on black nationalists in Washington and an alleged Chicago uprising toward the Democratic convention. It calls for unity between white and moderate black Americans to condemn extremism and uphold civil rights.
Consumers Union has filed a Freedom of Information Act suit against the Veterans Administration seeking disclosure of performance data on hearing aids prepared by the National Bureau of Standards. The dispute could affect access to government testing results on appliances tires paints frozen fish and other consumer items. The National Arboretum opened a Touch and See Nature Trail for the blind featuring braille markings and tactile displays, praised as an imaginative government project.
The platform favors Washington unity over divisiveness and criticizes the administration rather than Democrats. It pledges no aid to hostile states, warns against recognizing Communist China, and seeks parity with the Soviet Union while noting errors in wartime strategy. The overall aim is a durable Republican stance through the campaign.
The platform pledges strong national security and federal aid to rebuild cities while leaving local law enforcement to states. It opposes wage controls and calls for tighter fiscal restraint, though offers no concrete path to lasting economic health, leaving economists to weigh the political ties to spending.
A lively dispute over Adams Town Canning and Supply Co wastewater claims damage to Tuscarora Creek fish and cattle safety. The old United Fire Co steamer Lily of the Swamp, 40 years in service, towed to the engine house after barn fire. Frederick County nears War Savings Stamp goal, with about two thirds of the million-dollar drive completed. A 57 foot flagpole was erected at Montevue Hospital with plans for a large American flag and ceremonies.
Warrants charging assault and battery were served on two spectators at a Tri County Baseball League game in Buckeystown after an umpire was knocked out by a disputed call. An inquiry into the location of a county draft board office was reported with a possible selection next week during a visit to Winchester Hall. Frederick Iron and Steel Inc machinists vote a five cent an hour across the board raise after talks with the Machinists Union. Fire damaged the second story and roof of a residence at 106 East Street. firemen contained the blaze with booster steam.
The National Institute of Dry Cleaning in Silver Spring restored Lincoln’s night of assassination garments from a North Carolina find. The overcoat frock coat vest and pants were revived after 103 years of deterioration, softened with steam and sanitized to prevent further damage. The restored items are now on display in the Lincoln Museum beneath Ford's Theatre.
A New York feature lampoons quizzes and public discourse with questions and offbeat answers about politics, media figures, and everyday trivia. The piece playfully critiques information overload and social life in a quiz‑driven era.
A satirical entry mocks political conventions for long backroom sessions and delays. It contrasts a disliked restaurant with blunt imagery about service and fairness, suggesting justice is hindered by corruption and delay.
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