The Will To Win In Vietnam War Policy
The piece argues that US policy hinges on a national will to persevere in Vietnam. It cites President Johnson and General Westmoreland, stressing no quick victory, continued funding, and global resolve to prevent a communist takeover. It calls for broad national sacrifice and unity to bring American troops home with independence for the Vietnamese people intact.
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Viet Nam
United States
Johnson
Willam C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Westmoreland
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Fanny May To Rescue Home Mortgage Aid Approved
The Senate pushed $3 billion more in government mortgage funds to boost the sagging home building industry. Through Fannie Mae the money would back mortgages insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA, with the House vote 4 3 0 and presidential signature expected. The move aims to revive lending, spur construction, and ease scarce housing after a period of bank and lender competition decline.
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Senate
Federal National Mortgage Association
Fanny May Ti
Federal Housing Administra
Veterans Administration
House
Fanny Mas
Hospital Manpower Shortage Sparks Letters to Editor
Letters to the editor discuss a Hospital Council of Maryland finding a statewide nurse manpower shortage after a six month study of 80 hospitals. Debates cover education funded by taxpayers, return of inactive nurses, nurse salaries, staff turnover, and questions about effective action to relieve shortages. Names cited include Gloria T. Smith and others in Frederick, Maryland, plus a correction request from Paul James Willard.
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the Sun
Baltimore
Hospital Council of Maryland
Maryland
Nursing Service
Hospital Council
State Aided
Evdcation
Gloria T. Smith
R.N
East Second Street
Frederick
Sihanouk's Rice Trade Move Signals Viet Cong Pressure
In a covert shift, Prince Sihanouk weighing nationalizing Cambodia's rice trade to cut Viet Cong food supplies. U S negotiators urge action to curb smuggling run by Cambodian Chinese and North Vietnamese fronts. Outcome uncertain amid entrenched smugglers and prior pro-Red stance.
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U.S
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Sihanouk
HW Sihanouk
Viet Nam
Saigon
Red
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News-Post Files
Fifty years ago the News-Post reported Frederick police would take a vacation while others enjoy vacations elsewhere. President Wilson met with railroad leaders to discuss settlement on the eight hour workday and a congressional commission to study its effects. The Martinsburg Power Company property transfer to a friendly syndicate linked to the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway was completed in Martinsburg at the Referee in Bankruptcy’s office.
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Washington
Wilson
General Committee of Employes
Congress
Martinsburg Power Company
Hagerstown and
Playground art show draws 534 entries at Baker Park
Twenty years ago in Baker Park the all playground craft show drew 534 entries under Mrs. Ruby Myers. The event showcased children’s work from playground sessions while a Paris Peace Conference vote invited Austria to present its views on the treaty with Italy, a move supported by most delegations but opposed by White Russia and several Eastern bloc states.
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Band Shell
Baker Park
Ruby Myers
Paris
Austria
Italy
Albania
Mexico
Cuba
Egypt
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Ukraine
Soviet
Yugoslavia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
South Tyrol
Debate over congressional powers in antiwar hearings
Washington Today examines the clash between the House Committee on Un American Activities and the courts over subpoena power and freedom of speech during hearings on groups aiding enemies in Vietnam. It argues such hearings bolster oversight, with protected legislative proceedings shielding reporters from libel suits.
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House Committee On Un-American Activities
Vietnam
House Committee
House
House Committee On UN
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Ruth Ann Barda
B. Q. Thomas Jr
Frank DaMare
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Cecil Johnson
G. L. Thomas
Tpr
N. B. McBride
Ruth Barclay
Newark
New York
Frederick High School
Paul James Willard
Brooklyn
Gerry's
NEA
Bruce Shanks
Buffalo Evening News
By Ray Cromley
News-Post
By David Lawrence
Congressional Investigation
House of Congress
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House of Representatives
Joe R. Pool
Texas
Congressional Committee
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