Prayer in School: A Non Denominational Approach
The piece argues for allowing non denominational prayer or meditation in public schools via a federal bill co sponsored by Senators Scott and Randolph. It notes Maryland voters supported prayer restoration but cites a Supreme Court ruling blocking school prayers. It promotes voluntary participation and parental/teacher absence as fair remedies amid perceived needs for ethical teaching.
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Frederick County
America
Maryland
Supreme Court
Congress
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Jennings Randolph
West Virginia
God
Local girl seeks 600000 coupons for kidney machine appeal
Susan Martz, 13, of Hustontown Pa, campaigns to gather 600000 Betty Crocker coupons from General Mills to secure a free kidney machine for her hometown hospital. Her brother died of kidney illness and she herself has a kidney condition.
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Susan Martz
Hustontown
John Peter Martz
East Patrick Street
Frederick City
General Mills
Susan
David
Houstontown
Betty Crocker
Ralph M. Martz
Box 80
Route 8
Frederick
Frederick County
Timely Quotes and Civic Crime Voice Pieces
Excerpts quote Huey Newton Mick Jagger and Rep Morton on change and national priorities. A New Choice for Americans argues we cannot have everything and must prioritize. A Chronicle review promotes Marshaling Citizen Power Against Crime urging local citizen action to modernize police courts and corrections.
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J. Irwin Miller
Cummins Engine Co
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
National Chamber
Humility as Strength Cited by Leaders and Scripture
A reflective note contrasts biblical instruction from 1 Peter 5 5 on submitting to one another with humility and a quote from John J McCloy endorsing humility as the highest form of self respect. The passage emphasizes modesty before others and admits mistakes as a path to strength.
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Peter
John J. McCloy
Federal revenue sharing could reshape national tax system
Washington reports on revenue sharing proposed by the federal government to state and local governments. The initiative would potentially alter the tax structure, increase local services funding, and shift control away from Washington mandates. Presidents notes indicate states cannot freely spend these funds as they wish, with spending directed by federal priorities.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Congress
Downtown Frederick Charm Sparks Letters To The Editor
Readers defend Frederick’s downtown appeal while criticizing parking meters and new construction. Mary MacCaul ty argues the area remains charming and shopper friendly, contrasting with distant malls. Mrs Hanse l Hurst contends signage and meters threaten merchants and warns of a ghost town if policy continues. The third letter discusses regional growth, taxation, and federal role in funding, urging balanced development and revenue sharing. The mix reflects local pride, business concerns, and national policy debates.
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Montgomery County
Quita Hague
Frederick
Frederick City
Williamsburg
Georgetown
Rockville
Winchester
Purcellville
Leesburg
Virginia
Maryland to Build State Run Schools for Districts
The Hughes Commission endorsed Governor Mandel’s plan to let the state fund and oversee school construction, with counties retaining planning prerogatives but facing bureaucratic shifts. Officials warn of red tape and potential loss of local initiative, while finance details show the plan relies on bonds and phased funding rather than new taxes. Local boards fear diminished control even as some counties push for higher state coverage of operating costs.
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Val Hymes
Maryland
Governnor Mandel
Hughes Commission
Thomas Hunter Lowe
Mandel
Frederick County
State Department of Education
Planning Department
General Services Administration
Board of Public Works
Atlantic Ocean
Blue Ridge baseball season looms. Hood Club in Hanover crowd
February 19 1921 notes a rising Blue Ridge circuit, new players and leaders, Hood College Glee Club’s Pennsylvania trip drawing large crowds, and Babe Ruths Band touring Frederick to fund a $2,000,000 building campaign after a fire. February 19 1951 reports a fatal fire near New Market and a push for police reform by Frederick City, plus new Red Cross training rooms in Winchester Hall for home nursing courses.
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Blue Ridge
Hood College Glee Club
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
York
Hanover
Woodbury Hawes
The
Conservatory of Music
Babe” Ruth
St. Mary's Industrial School
Baltimore
Frederick
RED Cross
Winchester Hall
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Black Panther Party
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Mick Jagger
Rogers C. B. Morton
Republican National Committee
China
Mary Maccaulty Rt. 1
Box
Boyds, Maryland
Hansel E. Hurst
Millie M. Hurst
East
Patrick Street
Carroll
Carroll County
Florida
Byrd Norris JR
Gist Road
Westminster
Berry's
Blo
Clayton D. Neal
New Market
Peggy Ann Neal
General Assembly
Jacob R. Ramsburg
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