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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
3
Notice states Member Audet Bureau Of Orieulationg as a member of Associated Press group entitled to republication of all local news printed in The News Frederick Maryland issue dated Monday December 16 1965. Second class postage paid at Frederick.
The NAACP and the Frederick community press a boycott against several white businesses, accusing bias in lending and opportunity. They pledge to continue the protest until the local business community responds with concrete action toward racial equality and fair treatment.
In Piney Point Maryland labor representatives from 12k unions with 13.5 million members gather with the Committee on Political Education to dissect the 1968 campaign. Humphrey, Meany, and others review spending by Tabor and efforts that shifted votes toward Wallace and Nixon. They say more time might have changed the result.
The article surveys refugees from Israel, Biafra, and over 30 countries under UNHCR head Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. It covers his new five year term through Jan 1 1974, a proposed budget increase, and his practice of donating his salary to aid despite limited per refugee funding.
Letters discuss the dualization of U S 40 W near I-70 and seek taxpayer explanation for road funding. Pennington and Bergmann readers urge clarity on traffic, costs, and local impact as many residents question the project justification.
NEA reports President De Gaulle ready to join the United States Britain and West Germany in boosting NATO defenses. The piece reviews postwar strains, Detente shifts, and the need for renewed Western unity as Europe faces renewed Soviet pressure.
The term pound stems from weight measures used in England where money value tracked a pound weight. Over time the pound signified a monetary unit aligned with a standard weight for commerce and coinage.
More than 1 100 of Frederick s 12 000 telephone installations were out of service last night due to sleet and cold conditions. City Building Inspector W Raymond Walter condemned unsafe downtown property at West Patrick Street and ordered occupants to vacate. Over 100 children will attend the Empty Stocking Club Christmas party in Winchester Hall. Bids expected for first 40 permanent homes for Camp Detrich service and civilian personnel to be built about 600 feet beyond current structures.
Washington Today surveys how antiwar protests shaped U S entry to World Wars I and II. It notes how isolationist sentiment encouraged aggressors to testU S resolve, leading to later military commitments and armistice concerns. It discusses current Middle East and Southeast Asia flashpoints and debates over troop withdrawals and international defense roles.
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