The Sheepskin Myth and Vocational Education Push
A Frederick Maryland opinion piece argues the postwar college ideal is a myth as industry skeptical of degrees grows. It cites high plumber wages, many PhDs underemployed, and urges expanding vocational training for youth and a Frederick County Vocational Agricultural School to keep farmers’ sons on the land and meet job demand.
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San Mateo
California
San Mateo County
Irving Goldstein
Charron-Williams Systems Inc
Southeast
America
Maryland
Frederick County
Boards of Education
Goldstein
Office of Education
Washington
Mandel honors APs factual reporting in Jessup hostage relief
Governor Marvin Mandel paid tribute to the Associated Press for objective coverage after a hostage standoff at Patuxent Institution in Jessup ended when ten convicts freed a guard following a meeting with Mandel and AP State House Bureau chief John Woodfield. The interview provided an exclusive, eye opening account for readers served by AP affiliates.
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Marvin Mandel
Associated Press
Patuxent Institution
Jessup
Shim
Mandel
John Woodfield
State House
Annapolis
Woodfield
Penitentiary
Frederick News-Post
No Bones No Fat No Meat Cheaper Auto Safety Law Push
A Maryland compulsory periodic auto safety check is debated in the General Assembly. The piece argues for mandatory annual inspections, stricter penalties for drunken driving, and lifetime license revocation to remove chronic alcoholics from the roads. It cites Sen. Goodman and Ford official Herbert Misch and discusses guardrails and enforcement improvements.
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Maryland
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Senate
Minny
Sen
W. J. Goodman
Herbert L. Misch
Ford Motor Company
National Motor Vehicle Safety Council
Mr. Misch
Evey Court
Department of Motor Vehicles
Local YMCA to host two strong clubs February 25 1921
From the Files of February 25 1921 the Local YMCA will entertain two strong clubs. The Yquint faces Star Club five of Gettysburg College and will soon host St Johns College. Mrs Joseph Apple will miss PA TA address. Dr Apple will discuss the Smith Towner Act to create a Federal Department of Education. Snow and rain boost crops. winter grains turning green. plowing completed before storms. News-Post February 23 1951 reports juveniles tied to arson case in Petersville. two suspects turned to Juvenile Court. Maryland legislature considers library funding increases for C Burr Artz Library in Frederick. city appropriations rising from 5,000 to 15,000. Former Postmaster Motter and ex Alderman Magaha mentioned in mayoral speculation. Mayor Munshower named Superintendent of State Police.
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YMCA
Star Club
Gettysburg College
St. John’s College
Joseph Apple
Parent- Teachers Association
Dr. Apple
Department of Education
United States
C. Burr Artz
Maryland
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick City
Crime Prevention Letter Highlights Teen Role in Community
Gilbert B. Adamson advocates Teen Club Braddock Heights as model for civic engagement during National Crime Prevention Week. He urges adults to spend time with youth, noting their constructive projects like food drives, UNICEF donations, and charity events funded by dances and car washes.
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Frederick Exchange Club
Braddock Heights
America
Welfare Dept
Unicef
City State Onus in Revenue Sharing
HUD specialists say Newark Housing Authority is top heavy with wasteful management of public housing and urban renewal. Federal oversight could threaten federal aid, fueling congressional doubts about revenue sharing and the use of no strings funds. Washington must ensure efficient spending with taxpayers' money.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Newark
N.J
HUD
Congress
Capitol Hill
Washington
White shirts return to mainstream fashion trend
White Now Is Right on It argues the men’s shirt market is pivoting back to white after bold stripes and vivid colors dominated seasons. Manufacturers plan 10 to 15 percent white production next fall with fashion whites featuring longer collars fancy cuffs textured fabrics and white-on-white satin stripes to match colored shirt styling.
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Wall Street Journal
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Frederick, Maryland
Trade School
Paul A. Haley
Ve News-Post
Petersville
Sheriff's Office
Guy K. Motter
E. Paul Magaha
Munshower
Exchange Club
Gilbert B. Adamson
Frederick, Md
Yinger
Washington Post
Nicholas Yinger
Patrick Street
Frederick
Benry's
NEA
Bai
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