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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1966
Page
4
A reflection on Abraham Lincoln as a healer and peacemaker amid war. The piece honors his humanity beyond commander duties, noting his humility, mercy, and dedication to justice. It recalls his Second Inaugural Address and the enduring memory of a president who pardoned a soldier and guided a nation.
HEW investigators visit San Diego to assess use of federal funds in the local progressive school system. Critics say the three Rs approach is too rigid while acknowledging federal influence grows with funding.
The Frederick County delegation proposes a bill to halve new Class B beer and beer and wine licenses, aiming to reduce alcohol access for minors. The measure caps one establishment per 1000 residents and strengthens the license commissioner’s power to reject future applications. The Valley Register notes support for restricting indiscriminate tavern sales.
Secret Hanoi reports portray Ho Chi Minh as seeking US surrender and Viet Cong control of South Vietnam. Letters sent to about 30 countries claim US aggression violates 1954 Geneva accords and urge negotiations with the VC. Diplomats warn Ho aims to sway world opinion and pressure talks under favorable conditions for a Communist takeover.
President Lyndon B. Johnson contends with criticism from Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and J. William Fulbright over Vietnam policy. Historians note past partisan friction among leaders like Knowland Barkley Reed and Roosevelt, suggesting Johnson’s position has faced similar resistance from within his party.
Fifty years ago the War News reports fierce fighting in Artois with hand to hand combat and grenades. French artillery has pounded German positions, demolishing a blockhouse near Beuvraignes and damaging enemy encampments as Allied forces press the offensive. The county commissioners oppose a Walkersville school building, arguing centralized schooling policy makes new construction unnecessary.
Twenty years ago H Q Miller of Thurmont joined Frederick High School faculty as an art instructor following Miss Martha Ebling's January resignation. The Garden Club of Frederick also met to urge the mayor to remove diseased elm trees to stop Dutch elm disease from spreading locally.
A terse meditation in a notebook voice on living fully as one passes through life. The speaker urges action and kindness, insisting the chance to do good is limited and personal.
A city asserts broad authority to manage snow emergencies including sidewalk removal duties, declaring snow emergencies to restrict vehicle movement and authorize impounding, with penalties for noncompliance and recovered removal costs. The piece praises public servants and notes some selfish price gouging and unsafe pedestrian conditions during the storm.
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