Baldwin's antiwest stance undercuts Liberty program
Anthony Harrigan notes a TV interview with James Baldwin during a Statue of Liberty program. He argues Baldwin attacks the West and United States, criticizing American values while praising nonWestern regimes, and questions why Baldwin was included in a celebration of freedom.
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Wrangell Island's Fate Tests U S Sovereignty
A Washington argument over Wrangell Island and nearby islands tests U S sovereignty with implications for military reach and Arctic oil. Critics fear a state department move toward ceded territory without Congress approval, challenging historic claims and raising alarms on Capitol Hill.
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Suriname ties to Cuba Libya and drug money drew U S scrutiny
Washington columnist details Suriname under Desi Bouterse as he leaned toward Cuba and Libya, funded by Colombian drug networks and a Brazil rescue deal. It notes Cuban military advisers, mass expulsions, and Libyan expectations, with U S and Dutch alarm and foreign aid shifts.
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Donald Goldberg
Colombia
Fire destroys beer garden at Hillcrest Inn near Union Bridge
Fire from a coal oil stove blast at Hillcrest Inn razed the beer garden, estimated loss $2,000, not fully insured. Frederick 4-H plans for statewide party at Parkway School, committee listed, with local club leaders named. New WFMD dedication invited Gov Nice and others, with mayoral figure to lead ceremony. A Washington post office cost fire scars the new building. 28 engines fought the blaze overnight, smoke incapacitating twelve firemen.
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Frederick ZIP changes amid Maryland streamlining plan
Postmaster James A. Grove announced Frederick joins 10 Maryland areas in ZIP system consolidation with codes 21702 and 21703 dropped in favor of main post office code 21701. Everedy Co names William B. Harford and Leo H. Colliflower as vice presidents to fund expansion into Teflon-coated housewares. Frank L. Stauffer named president of Frederick County Agriculture Society, succeeding Alvey D. Young. County Commissioners create 15 member unsalaried County Commission on the Aged following aging study committee recommendations.
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Walkersville
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Frederick County
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J. Arthur Throne
Braddock Heights
Improving Black Students’ Academic Performance Focus
Dr Glenn C Loury argues that despite affirmative action and programs, black students’ academic performance remains low. He calls for home based early development, parental training, community involvement, and role models to raise achievement and prepare for a tech driven 21st century economy. He notes rising diversity in other fields but stagnant black educator representation and urges sustained action beyond current efforts.
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