Maryland faces court fight over redistricting rules
The General Assembly must create equitable district maps for US House seats and state chambers after a Supreme Court ruling on one man one vote. New Jersey and others grapple with weighted voting doubts as Maryland weighs boundaries and political implications.
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No Room In The Inn Christmas Message 1964
The article reflects on the lack of shelter for many during Christmas 1964 while noting a growing ecumenical spirit. It credits Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI for promoting unity and peace, urging patience to heed the promise of broader room in the future.
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Prevent Yule Fires A Christmas Tree Safety Note
A Christmas tree can be lovely yet dangerous if it catches fire. Fresh trees are less inflammable. bring trees into the house shortly before Christmas and trim stems, water the base, and spray with a borax and baric acid solution to improve fire resistance. Keep wrapping paper away and have water or a extinguisher ready. Preparedness can prevent tragedy.
Without End President Johnson Surrounded by Subtle Pressure
President Johnson resists removing Kennedy appointees and seeks to keep or delay departures from his cabinet and administration. Close aides and diplomats report ongoing appeals to stay, reflecting Johnson's careful balance between ego and restraint.
Johnson's Secretive Drive and White House Staffing Issues
The piece critiques President Johnson's secrecy and slow staff recruitment while noting his reliance on veteran aides and the tension between commanding control and practical realism. It discusses Marvin Watson's unclear role and doubts about whether secrecy serves his image or defeats forecasters' warnings.
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Frederick County considers manager to run daily operations
Two prominent local figures in Frederick County propose hiring a professional county manager to handle day to day operations and free commissioners to focus on policy. The idea aims to improve efficiency in managing the county’s 200 million dollar budget and complex administrative tasks.
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Frederick County
House of Delegates
County Considers City Manager Plan Amid Public Skepticism
The piece argues a professional manager could run budgets impartially but warns of public resistance. It cites a Florida town of about 3,000 where a city manager proposal was defeated by a large margin due to lack of public understanding. It notes Frederick County could craft its own charter to adopt a county council government, but it would require years of citizen effort.
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Frederick County
Montgomery County
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News-Post
The item notes Charles M Schwab returning from Europe aboard the Lusitania and predicting a prosperous era for the United States. Attorney Leo Weinberg of Frederick receives a silver cup from Staunton Lodge of Elks for his Christmas memorial address. Christmas is described as over with snow on the ground and a pleasant day. Richard F Harrison of the U S S Arkansas is on furlough visiting his parents, after serving on Admiral Badger's flagship at Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Germans Break Into Belgium As Meuse Threat Grows
Twenty years ago reports say German armored columns advanced 50 miles into Belgium by Sunday night reaching near the Meuse River within four miles of the riverfront. They wiped out the St. Vith salient and formed a 35 mile wide front as World War II pace quickened.
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St. Vith
New Year Reflections On Safe Driving And Moral Duty
The essay urges good deeds as a New Year starts, warns of holiday highway fatalities, and links traffic laws to morality. It compares modern driving dangers to biblical tragedy, stressing personal responsibility, community action, and respect for human life.
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