ERA in open discussion predicts passage despite delays
In a 1970s discussion among Frederick area students the Equal Rights Amendment seemed sure to pass. By 1972 ERA appeared on a fast track with broad support, but by 1978 it remained three states short amid defections and likely congressional deadline extensions. Gallup shows 58 percent support, 62 percent among men, 55 percent among women. The piece cautions that political outcomes are unpredictable.
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Frederick
ERA
Howe Judiciary Committee
Senate
Gallup
IRIS program trains Kaiser wives for broader roles
A West Coast Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp program called IRIS educates corporate wives about their husbands work, the company, and its societal role. Wives receive internal publications, mailings, facility tours, and optional speech training to expand their capabilities and community involvement.
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Wormanly Wuhmed
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
Iris
Linauacsys
NBC insures 1980 Moscow Games against political risk
NBC has secured a 40 million Lloyds of London policy to cover potential losses if East West tensions or human rights disputes lead to a U S or other Western nations pulling out of the Moscow Olympics. The policy aims to safeguard the broadcaster’s investment amid possible cancellation or disruption.
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U.S
NBC
Lloyd's of London
United States
B.C
Kremlin pushing Carter around in new cold war chess game
Washington memo notes Kremlin strategists tested Carter's mettle during 1977 78 with delays on summit talks and shifts in policy They cite Brezhnev letters private diplomacy and bold moves in Africa including Ethiopia Turning points include arms talks hopes dashed over Shcharansky case and public US stance shipping cuts as the Kremlin concludes Carter can be pushed around
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Washington
Kremlin
Carter
National Security Council
Jimmy Carter
Leonid Brezhnev
White House
Brezhnev
Minsk
Ethiopia
Ogaden
China
Ural Mountains
Malcolm Toon
Moscow
Anatoly Dobyrynin
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Crates Fependatier de A
CIA
Stansfield Turner
Shcharansky
Soviet Union
Hanover Raiders Fall as Hustlers Take Lead in League
In a 8-0 loss at McCurdy Field the Hanover Raiders were upset by the Hustlers who seize the top spot in the Blue Ridge League standings. Frederick defeated Greenbelt 64 in the State tournament, while District 4 Little League action saw Virginia and Delaware advance to the district final at Staley Memorial Stadium in Frederick.
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John William King
Blue Ridge
McCurdy Field
Hanover Raiders
Chambersburg Maroons
Frederick
Frederick American Legion
College Park
Greenbelt
Virginia
Delaware
Staley Memorial Stadium
Letters to the editor condemn road upgrade plan
A reader questions authorship and fairness in coverage of the Shookstown Road upgrade controversy. He cites drainage, land condemnation, and cheaper alternatives, arguing for regraded resurfacing without eminent domain.
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Walker Chapman
Rder
Fout
Crum
Kemp Lane
Waverley School
Comer Commissionery
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UFO Report
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Maggs Jacques MS
Frederick Md
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Fort McHenry
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