Buckley hoax exposes media gullibility and damage to National Review
The piece details William F. Buckley Jr and a bogus White House leak claiming a 1954 nuclear drop plan in Indochina. It notes AP UPI and many papers spread the fabrication, Buckley’s newsroom press conference, mass subscriber cancellations, and the resulting credibility loss for Buckley and the National Review.
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News Syndicate
Paul S Michael former Potomac Edison official dies at 70
Paul S Michael longtime Potomac Edison secretary treasurer and 35 year veteran dies leaving a legacy in Frederick civic and church circles. He served as director and treasurer for community groups including the Red Cross Chamber of Commerce and Grace United Church of Christ. He was a Mason and club member with family ties in Frederick and Wellesley Massachusetts. He is survived by wife Blanche H Atkinson Michael brother Grover L Michael and sister Dr M Ruth Michael. The News-Post extends condolences.
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Potomac Edison Company
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Congressional Country Club
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Catoctin Club Inc
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Blanche H. Atkinson Michael
Grover L. Michael
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Massachusetts
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Interior outlines cautious prototype oil shale program
The Interior Department unveils a prototype leasing plan for oil shale on federal land in Colorado Utah and Wyoming. Secretary Morton says final decisions come after mid 1972 hearings and environmental reviews with strict commitments to environmental integrity and no further leasing until impacts are evaluated.
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Sediment control sweeping Maryland towns after storm flood
Maryland faces ongoing sediment damage from storms and urban development. Counties adopt grading and sediment control laws to limit erosion, with Frederick County’s ordinance effective Sept. 1. Statewide efforts aim to reduce silt entering waterways and protect waterways and fisheries.
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Tubby Miller Leads in Home Runs as Season Advances
In August 1921 Tubby Miller raised his home run total to nine, two more than Stover. He added a stolen base for seven on the season and Chick Caton hit a double, totaling 18 RBIs. A committee, including Mayor Seley and Chamber officials, will push for state road funds for Frederick streets. Newton Thomas named machinery superintendent for Frederick Fair.
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Chick” Caton
Gilmer Seley
Col. D. Johns Markey
James H. Gambrill Jr
Emory L. Coblents
Charles McC. Mathias
Holmes D. Baker
W. Harry Haller
Chamber — of Commerce
Charles S. Gregg
Hagerstown
C. Newton Thomas
Frederick Fair
Fault finding and progress lampooned in late note
Joe Eisenhauser reflects on fault finding in society and the example of inventors like Morse Bell and the Wright brothers. The piece urges accepting others, avoiding gossip, and focusing on constructive living with a morning prayer and a Brunswick Potomac River Festival tribute.
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Folger McKenzie
Quick quiz trivia from history and science
Uproarious questions cover a president fined for martial law Andrew Jackson is noted for a 1000 dollar contempt fine in New Orleans defense. Enamel is the hardest body material. West Virginia leads coal with 45 percent of U S output. Walter Scott is Death Valley Scotty in western lore. A maverick is an unbranded cow with unknown owner.
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