Why Smash The Mirror in a Complex Society
The piece argues for compulsory arbitration in essential public industries to guard welfare, limit minority coercion, and preserve democratic processes. It critiques dissent misuse, urges balanced rights, and warns against tyranny by small groups in media and politics. Written by Roger Tatarian for UPI in January 1969.
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U.S. Senate
Citizen X
Columbia University
Far Right
Far Left
Roger Tatarian
United Press International
Goldwater Returns to Senate After Presidential Bid
Barry Goldwater of Arizona is welcomed back to the Senate after four years away, the first ex-president candidate to win Senate reentry since 1849. Vice President Humphrey swore him in, signaling shared experience of presidential defeat and a possible political comeback.
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Senate
Henry Clay
James K. Polk
Humphrey
Goldwater
Democratic Party
Minnesota
Kennedy May Not Run In 72 Presidential Race
Washington reports Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts may not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972 because of youth. Observers note he could be chosen later by the Democratic National Convention for the party leadership.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers and Senate Role Highlight Edward Kennedy
The passage contrasts Robert and Edward Kennedy with Watch For Spirit of 76 noting their different paths to the presidential nomination. Edward Kennedy is praised for forming cross party friendships and active Senate work which aided his win for assistant majority leader.
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Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Pri
Edward Kennedy Targets Moderation for 1972 Presidential Bid
The Massachusetts Senator avoids risk politics and aims to build influence in the Senate through leadership roles and key legislation. He favors moderation to win party support, with a long view toward 1972 and potential succession to party leadership as Montana Senator may retire. The Kennedy family maintains strong Democratic ties in New England and New York, with substantial fundraising power to expand national organization.
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Massachusetts
Robert Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Senate
Kennedy Brothers
Congress
Kennedy
Democratic Party
John Kennedy
Nixon
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Lyndon Johnson
Los Angeles
New England
New York State
1969 Maryland General Assembly Opens With Bill Frenzy
The 1969 Maryland General Assembly opened with numerous pre filed bills. Senate records show 104 new measures while Mouse listed 216. Proposals include expanding county commissioners, shifting holidays to Mondays, implied consent for drunken drivers, driver license photos, district courts, election changes, voting age debates, and a state ombudsman.
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General Assembly
Senate
Frederick County
Board of Education
Frederick
Board of County Commissioners
Agnew
Preservation of the Star Spangled Banner Explained
The original copy of The Star Spangled Banner is preserved in the Maryland Historical Society building in Baltimore. A second quiz asks about a bird trained by the Chinese to catch fish, with the answer cormorant and a metal ring around its neck preventing swallowing fish.
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Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore
Thoughts on virtue and integrity in Washington
A scattered quotation reflects on integrity over wealth and vice, contrasting prudence and moral strength with corrupt power in political life. The fragment hints at ten men showing virtue against high political pressures in Washington.
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Ar —Fwarn
Washington
Thieves Loot Frederick Home Then Cold Night
A Frederrick area home was broken into yesterday, thieves stealing whiskey brandy a Wild West revolver and 316 in money. The region faced record low temperatures as Frederick counts down to deeper winter conditions.
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Harry Phebus
We pass this way but once a message on work and life
The piece reflects on gratitude and responsibility before the new year. It urges daily resolve to pursue calm, steady effort, and to resist trivial annoyances. President Sidney Smith’s ideas about work emphasize joy, discipline, and the reward of sustained labor for a better world.
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Sidney Smith
University of Toronto
Useless Wallets and Misplaced Hassles Cited in Witty Riff
In a curio laden column a speaker mocks wallet reliance and late meal pursuits at a popular restaurant. The piece critiques door to door book sellers and a wife forced to drive far for bargains amid frugal times.
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Montgomery County
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Maryland State Beekeepers Association
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Frederich Hotel Company
Francis Searl Key
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