Washington’s enduring role in shaping the United States
The column defends George Washington against belittling portraits, arguing his leadership preserved independence and guided the nation from the Revolution to constitutional founding. It notes his risk taking, slaveholding context, and the unique stature he held as America approached the Bicentennial. Washington’s sustained influence is presented as essential to a successful founding and early nationhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Continental Congress
Madiera
United States of America
United States
End of the tunnel in Vietnam war debate on America
Long defense and opposition voices frame the Vietnam conflict as a repeated nightmare. Ford proposes major arms aid while critics warn against further U.S. involvement. Public anger grows as Saigon struggles amid North Vietnamese offensives and habitually disputed peace terms.
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Defense
James K Schhounger
Congress
United States
John Burl
Ohio Episcopal Diocese
Assembly
North Vietnam
Russia
China
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Thieu
Saigon
Ford
South Vietnam
Israel
Kissinger
Checks and balances on the legislative branch debated
A reader letters page from January 23 1973 discusses how the legislative branch holds internal checks. It cites bicameral passage, committee reviews, conference talks, and veto overrides plus judicial review as safeguards. It analyzes Congress versus Supreme Court power including impeachment and Fifth Amendment issues raised by Watergate dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar
David R. Mullinix
Mt Airy
Smelser
Muirix
Mullinix
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
February 17 1950 moments in brief at motoroom and town
A jumbled note recalls February 17 1950 events including reduced wine prices at the Motoroom and a fatal fire causing damages and the arrest of a suspected robber gang in Harpers Ferry. It also notes a longworth baby birth with Alice Roosevelt’s kinship mentioned and other scattered items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamasay Autoroute
20 Years Ago PEBRELAKY 17 1955 Heart Fund Dance
Twenty years ago funds were raised via a campus event and road committee collecting 3.4 from the sta gather ax to support the Heart Fund. The 1955 Frederick High School Dance chaired by Ada Moore drew crowds in icy weather. A baby was born during transport to Frederik Memorial Hospital. mother Paul Toms and daughter in good health.
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Yuming Sear
Predenck
Das
Heart Fund
Frederick High School
Ada Moore
Breage
Frederik Memorial Hospital
Paul Toms
Debated Impeachment and Constitutional Checks in History Letter
Vincent J. Mooney Jr argues Section 4 of Article I and Article II limits on impeachment, raises questions about presidential materials as private property, and notes Congress and Supreme Court roles. He cites Madison and Federalist No. 51 while urging clearer rules and a full set of impeachment procedures. He also contemplates Senate conviction thresholds and potential Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Supreme Court
Lyndon Jonson
John Kennedy
Nixon
Congress
Mullinix
Madison
Joanne Smith Honored for Three Years at Frederick Chamber
A Chamber of Commerce column celebrates Joanne Smith Administrative Assistant for three years. Her leadership keeps the Frederick County Chamber running smoothly and informally praises her memory for the membership roster and daily tasks. The piece notes her energy enthusiasm and dedication and wishes continued anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Smith
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
Joanne
Frederick Courty
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Frederck County
Ese
Joanne Smah
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Cheevee
Frederick, Md
Hanoi
Vietnam
America
Schlesinger
Phonc Binh
Indochina
U.S. Supreme Court
Otto Kerner
Ilinois
U.S. Senate
Raul Berger
Harvard Law School
Berger
U.S
House of Representatives
Harpers Ferry
Arta
A Dalghteh
Sicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Caeturs
Pune
Muather
Babs
Vincent J. Mooney JR
Revelation Avenue
Walkersville, Md
Tivoli
Cohen
Frederick
Marquess
Catherine Alvey
AL Rogers
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