Secession by South Evoked Defiant North Reaction
Bruce Catton analyzes how Lincoln's 1860 election triggered southern secession, arguing the failure to compromise left Congress idle and the nation facing a choice resolved only by Major Anderson and Captain of militia at Fort Sumter. The piece draws a chilling parallel to modern policy deadlocks and warns against deferring decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Congress
Conventions
Bruce Catton
Associated Press
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
South Carolina
Nation Party
Charleston Arbor
Ft. Sumter
Ft. Moultrie
Maj
Robert Anderson
Washington
Moultrie
Anderson
Charleston Harbor
Fu Sumer
Winds Blow Barn Doors Off at Grossnickle and Moser Farms
Ellerton notices New Year wind storm damage at Grossnickle and Moser farms. farm families, visitors, and holiday gatherings are listed amid hog butchering, house guests, and relocations across Middletown and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Moser
Ellerton
Grossnickle and
Moser Farms
Taneytown and Ocean City Residents Visit Relatives
Taneytown Mrs Ellen Sklar and her sons Allen and Robert and daughter of Ocean City spent the holiday weekend with her father Mr Carroll Hess and Mrs Hess. Mr and Mrs Donald Tracey and son Jan of Hillsboro Md were recent visitors of Mr Tracey’s parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Tracer, Mr and Mrs Edward Morelock. Rev and Mrs Kenneth Tracey spent several days with their son and daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Grossnickle
Martha
Io. Sillitis
Bobby Holshouser
Roanoke
Virginia
Edgar Leatherman
Clarence Leatherman
William Leatherman
Kenneth Delauter
Bernard Palmer
Eugene Gaver
Bobby ' F Holshouser
Ralph Marker
Roger Moser
Carroll Mullendere
Larry
Denny
Rohrersville
Moser’s
George Leatherman
Carroll Moser
Middletown
Rfc
Karl Bussard
Alan
Frederick
John Bussard
Maynard Ford
Jimmie
Norman Ford
Lester Grossnickle
Mary Grossnickie
Dick St. Martin
Hagerstown
Arthur Leatherman
Harold
Gene
Myersville
Ernest Leatherman
Elmer Leatherman
Custs Grossnickle
Gaither Leatherman
Bill
Ronnie Barkdoll
Quentin Grossnickie
Thoes
Charles Brandenburg
Francis Miller
Elbert Grossnickle
Carrol Moser
Clarence Lewis
John Leister
Taneytown
Ellen Sklar
Allen
Robert
Ocean City
Carroll Hess
Hess
Donald Tracey
Jan
Hillsboro
Tracey
Thomas Tracer
Edward Morelock
Kenneth
Christmas Week Guests and Community Notes in Frostburg
A lengthy column lists holiday weekend visits among Frostburg families including A Carpenter of Orange and J M Armentrout and Mrs Fay Bucharan of Washington DC, with many local households hosting relatives and friends. It covers Church catechetical plans, New Year gatherings, and Pythian Sisters club activities with birthdays, gifts, and refreshments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes Vicent
Frostburg
A. Carpenter
Orange
Aiad
J. M Armentrout
Fay C. Bucharan
Washington, D. C
A. H. Carpenter
Liza Carpenter
Lillie
Lettie Hoke
Winchester
Henry Hoke
Fairfield
Wiliam Naill
Wilmer
Fpfe Griff Manahan
Norfolk
Norman Leatherman
Elmer Hahn
Johnnie
Billy
Resterum
Mr. Hahn
Charles Hahn
Henry Reindellar
Mary Reindellar
Wallace Rein
Jean Luckenbaugh
South Baltimore General Hospital
Luther Luckenbaugh
Hazel Lambert
Donald Herring
Eddie
Carmello Foote
Hermon Schmidt
Hermon Jr
James Austin
Ronald
Linda Lee
Robert Proud
Cindy
Baltimore
Ernest Hyser
Percy Purman
Route 2
Clarence Pittinger
S. Russell Fraunfelter
Joansville
Ross Myers
Frederick
Thurston Putman
Charlies Hughes
Joseph McKinney
Terry
Joey
Westminster
Carrie Felix
Richard
Blanche Luckenbaugh
Gettysburg
Fern Heighes
Hanover
Grace Hain
Carroll Hahn
Maggie Eyler
Martin Six
Pythian Sisters
Audrey Hess
Fred Shank
LaRenia Crabbs
Charles D. Baker
Tmo
Faith of Our Fathers
Russell Rodgers
John Harmon
Dictionary Completed by East Germany with Grimms Work
East Germany announced the completion of the 32 volume German language dictionary begun by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. The project aimed to document German usage since the 16th century, started by the Grimms, and finally continued across the Iron Curtain after their deaths in 1859 and 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
East Germany
Wilhelm
Jaccob Grimm
Germany
Iron Curtain
Frederick County's 12th Annual Christmas Bird Count Report
The Frederick County event, part of the National Audubon Society count across 15 mile circles, tallied 353 species and about 5,837 birds. Dr John W Richards directed observers with Miss Par Minke and Charles Mullican leading segments, noting new winter records and shifts in species numbers and distribution.
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Frederick County
National Audubor Society
Canada
District of Columbia
New York State
Long Island
Maryland
Seth H. Low
Bureau of Wildlife
Fiat Laurel
Frank P. Frazi
Baltimore Bird Club
Jack J. Marion
D. C. Audubon Society
William G. Meredith
Mt. St. Marys College
Snook
Sighing Station
Lewistown
John W. Richards
Emmtsburg
Dr. Richards
Ieader
Par Minke
Frederick
Thurmont
W. Edwards
Myersville
Richards
Lew
S. W. Edwards
Bird counts show shifts in species across regions
The 1960 Catoctin Mountain Audubon tally notes declines in white-throated sparrows and several finches while red winged blackbirds and other birds increase. Highlights include a Virginia trekker tallying 34 species after a 30 hour hike and plans for the May Maryland Bird Count. An Elkridge woman remains hospitalized after a two car crash in Baltimore.
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Itaugut
Jess
Bute
Catoctin Mountain
Na“Audubon Society
Fone
Big Flat
Shenandoah Nafional Park
Richard Ryan
Frank J. Weiruther
Frederick
Cadets to Lead Western Maryland ROTC March with 200 Cadets
Cadet Le Col Fred at Western Maryland College will lead a 200 cadets march January 20 to inaugurate President-elect John F. Kennedy. Cadets from Johns University Morgan and Delaware colleges will join, with 34 from Western Maryland. The event features the college Battle Group commander and ROTC uniforms. Skater Robert Zouck, 7, drowned after falling through ice during a skating party in Baltimore County.
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le Col
Fred
Western Mar College
ROLE
Mis s Dow n Dinner Highlights Toronto Event
A misread dinner note from Toronto covers Lea Renart's retirement from Scarsborough Town Council amid absent attendees and old attire, reflecting a subdued, informal gathering.
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Toronto
Lea Renart
Scarsorough
Beth
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Miliia
America
Grayson Cline
Rhetta
Ire Sensenbaugh
Dorothy
Joree
Wilbur Grossnickle
Gene Lewis
Harp Hill Road
Merkle Moser
Fay
Gaither Moser
Wolfsville
Robert Lee Grossnickie
Sara
Lee Doub
Ricky
Lloyd Leatherman
Rhow Sheets
Cavetoun
Franklin Doyle
Leitersburg
Emory Doyle
Jerry Ward
Toms
Guy Kline
Lewis Toms
Hollie Sue
William Leasherman
Lester Naille
Woltsville
Robert Blickenstaif
Cme Trucks
Roney Motor Co
N. Market St
Dale Dudash
Bertram W Haines
Frederick Club
Low
Freceri County
Norfolk County
Elkridge
Sinai Hospital
Beltimore
Market ST
W. Patrick ST
SERVI
Whitesell Pharmacy
N. Market St. Frederick's
Ing
de Ville
East South St
the News
Carrell County
Anna R. Hockenbrought
Old Court Washington Boulevad
John W. Shelley
Joan D. Dodd
Wiestminss
Robert Zouck
Ursday
Roland
Mea Vy
Mercer’s Drug Store Free Delivery
West 3Rd. & N. Market
Sis
Universal Insulating Co
Aluminum
Edward
Mobley
Wuson Place
the Family Savings Association” Family Savings Building
Patrick & Court St
James Dockery
Angus Food Co
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