County seeks authority to borrow seven million for new schools
County Commissioners and legislators push for up to 7 million in bonds to fund a north county high school for Emmitsburg Thurmont, an elementary for Burkittsville Jefferson, completion and equipment for Thomas Johnson High, plus plans for Monocacy Village Old Braddock and additions at Woodsboro Yellow Springs and Walkersville. They warn higher taxes and urge design economy to curb costs while maintaining standards.
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North County
Emmitsburg - Thurmont
Burkittsvile - Jefferson
Three Killer Diseases Could Be Brought Under Control
A presidential commission urges nationwide expansion of medical knowledge and care through regional centers, diagnostic stations, and rehabilitation units to combat heart disease cancer and strokes. The plan envisions $3 billion over five years to save thousands of lives currently lost due to lack of access to advanced treatment and timely care. Dr Michael E DeBakey notes potential to correct congenital heart disease prevent rheumatic disease and foreclose many strokes and cancers in accessible sites.
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United States
Michael E. DeBakey
Baylor University
College of Medicine
Houston
McNamara Reserve Shakeup Sparks Uncertainty Across Units
Mc Namara unveils revamped Army Reserve and National Guard plans amid confusion as planners differ on unit fate.52 specialist reserve units on college campuses deliver about $2 million in research for Army at under $150,000 yearly cost. Abolishing them would raise costs and harm wartime training. Morale suffers during months of delay and unsure outcomes.
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Defense
Robert McNamara
Army
National Guard
United States
Pentagon
McNamara
National scene on Goldwater leadership struggle and Burch
Wayne Hood of Wisconsin tours the country urging change as a potential alternative for the chair. Goldwater and Burch claim enough votes to stay, but insiders say many committee members hide opposition while hoping Goldwater will force Burch to resign. If no decision by January, moderates push for a graceful withdrawal and a rebuilding plan in Chicago.
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Dean Burch
Chicago
Barry Goldwater
Burch
Wayne Hood
Wisconsin
Goldwater
Hood
Ohio
Ray Bliss
National Committee
Stumbier
Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files 1944 Fire in Pottsville destroys block
A whole business block in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, burned today with twelve buildings destroyed and many more damaged. Estimated total loss stands at 1.5 million dollars. The Olive Branch appeared at a Maryland turnpike association meeting as peace with the State Roads Commission prevailed. Reverend E H Lamar known for marriage ceremonies was called to marry a Harrisburg couple planning to catch a train home. Invitations go out for Frederick Cotillion Club Christmas dance at the Key Hotel Dec 27 with Joe Stephens and his orchestra. An amphibious Sixth Army force crossed Mindoro Island to a near bloodless beachhead within 150 miles of Manila, announced by General Douglas MacArthur. Singapore filtration plant receives additional equipment installation underway with gravel and sand being dumped in the new filters.
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Pottsville
E. H. Lamar
D.D
Harrisburg
Frederick Cotillion Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Joe Stephens
Sixth Army
Philippine Sea
Mindoro
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Christmas reflections and harsh political quotes
A reader laments the holiday rush and questions the meaning of celebrating. A letter quotes Gus Hall in a chilling anti Christian tirade urging violence, with Christmas sentiment counterposed by strong political rhetoric.
Santa's gifts bring joy to child while man grimly endures
A mid life man distrusts gift givers and faces another Christmas with dreary, unwanted presents. Socks, mufflers, shorts, a handkerchief, and many neckties fill his loot as he reflects on the waste of gifts and the ache of unneeded items. He clings to the idea that tomorrow brings renewal, even as the season highlights his disappointment.
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Santa
North Pole
Yuletide
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Associated Press
Board of Education
Berry's
Cromley
Biossat
News-Post
Maryland State Turnpike Association
Court House
State Roads Commission
Singapore
Jesus
Lawrence Winpigler
Valley Street
U.S
Gus Hall
Freedom Center
Portland
Oregon
Kremlin
Hall
RFD
Mount Airy
Maryland
New York
Santa Claus
Hal Boyle
SYD RT
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