Ford Hero Worship Raises Doubts From Washington Column
Washington correspondent Tom Tiede argues that Gerald Ford's rapid hero status after becoming president shows public desire for a symbol rather than proven leadership. He notes Ford's two decades in Congress yielded no major legislation and urges measured expectations while calling for real accountability and guidance for the nation.
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Insecticide Ban Adds Pressure on Farmers and Dairy Safety
EPA Administrator Russell Train suspends production of aldrin and dieldrin, chlorinated hydrocarbons linked to potential cancer concerns. The move aims to curb pesticide presence in dairy products, urging substitutes for corn crops though it may further tighten Midwest harvests amid drought.
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Baruch Korff launches national campaign to defend Nixon
Rabbi Baruch Korff held a Boston press conference announcing a nationwide effort to shield Richard Nixon from media persecution. The speech lauded Korff as a steadfast ally, while the piece recalls a Bangladesh tragedy from March 24, 1971, describing the atrocities of the West Pakistan army and a crowd's vow to protect a fallen local figure.
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Frederick Hosts Pennsylvania Babe Ruth Players
Letters praise Frederick for a warm welcome during a Pennsylvania Babe Ruth visit. Virginia Filson thanks local hosts and foster families, praising the yellow bus tours and good will from restaurants, police, churches, and media. John E. Gremminger also commends directors, groundskeepers, foster parents, and Frederick fans for a first class tournament and sportsmanship.
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Ray Cromley Reason For Hope In South Vietnam
A nationwide view argues South Vietnam is not collapsing a year after the U S pullout. North Vietnam expands but aid from Russia and China slows. South Vietnam shows resilience and potential growth once peace returns as foreign oil and business interest rise.
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Q and A from a science trivia page
A sequence of trivia questions and answers covers fish species, space exploration, celestial motion, and biblical animal identifications. Answers include herring, harmonica played in space by Walter Schirra, Earth's rotation and orbit determining days and years, and the unicorn identified as the wild ox in early Bibles.
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Forgiveness Theme From Matthew and Herbert Quotation
A religious reflection contrasts Matthew 18 35 with a George Herbert line on forgiving. The quotes urge sincere forgiveness from the heart and warn that inability to forgive harms the forgiver, framing mercy as a personal bridge to pass.
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George Herbert
Childrens Carnival At Braddock Heights Delights Attendees
The August 1924 Braddock Heights event drew large crowds and promoted community fun. A bold robbery occurred Thursday evening as Rex Thompson of Dillon Read & Co. was held up near the observatory. $20 cash and a gold watch were taken, a diamond ring hidden by the victim spared. A state geologist later clarified a mystery alley scene involving dumped dirt and rock. Mrs Pearl G Thompson nominated for Carroll County Board of Education, Mt Airy District, by the Republican State Central Committee.
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U.S. Commerce With Rhodesia Draws Fire From Activists
A long critique notes U.S. government bypass of sanctions on Rhodesia with travel agents, airlines, and Holiday Inn operations aiding the Rhodesian regime. It highlights UN sanctions, executive orders, and industrial ties, while calling for stricter enforcement and accountability.
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