Reform in Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
The article describes a weary Senate paralyzed by a persistent filibuster and a House dominated by aging committee chairs, as Democrats and Republicans debate reforms. It notes a bipartisan push to curb power by limiting chairmanships and age restrictions, while acknowledging entrenched resistance from veteran leaders. The piece frames a coming clash over rules that could reshape congressional power dynamics.
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Capitol Hill
Washington
United States
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Nixon
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Tammany Hall
New York City
Tammany
Deep South
Lord Acton
House’ of Representatives
Democratic Party
Letters to the Editor on Vietnam service and homefront support
Two letters from Maryland readers urge public support for soldiers in Vietnam and protest civilian accusations. Martha L. Stull argues servicemen deserve understanding and a safe return, while Mrs. J D Green complains about mail delays and unreceived Christmas packages for her son serving abroad.
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Vietnam
Vietnamization test as May withdrawal nears
The Nixon administration plans to pace post May 1 troop pullouts, with Laird and Kissinger guiding a gingerly, shorter-term reduction. By May 1 US forces in Vietnam drop to about 284,000, while Saigon’s 1.1 million army faces reduced ground support and growing indigenous air capabilities. Hanoi’s response and Tet-related actions will tests Vietnamization as Saigon strengthens leadership and builds its own air and helicopter forces while US fighter-bombers stay nearby.
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Washington
Nea
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Defense
Melvin Laird
South Vietnam
White House
Joint Chiefs of Staff
State Department
Henry Kissinger
Hanoi
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Saigon
Delta
U Minh Forest
North Vietnam
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Monster in Catoctin sparks wide wonder and fears
Twenty years ago on January 18 1921 reports described a tall monster in the Catoctin area with estimates from six to eight feet and even decapitated sightings by Thurmont school children. Other crimes include bold Frederick County burglaries with hen roosts looted meat houses broken into and corn cribs emptied. Edward E Delaplaine announces new treasurer and secretary for the European Relief Council. In 1951 Charles F Bowers to head housing committee as housing shortage grips Frederck. Open forum on local educational problems set at Francis Scott Key Hotel with Duane Strawbridge guest speaker. Production Credit Association and National Farm Loan Association to hold annual meeting at Frederick High School with directors elected.
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Catoctin
Monster
Monster Frankenstein
Thurmont
Chamber of Commerce
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Duane Strawbridge
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Frederick Production Credit Association
National Farm Loan Association
Frederick High School
The
Production Credit Association
Religion's Ally The Paperbacks
The rise of paperback books, especially Pyramid Books, boosts religious and inspirational titles amid inflation. Price, selection, and accessible formats expand reach from drugstores to supermarkets, with editors like Nathan Keats shaping the market and readers seeking affordable religious content.
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Goodby Books
Farewell Publishers
Pyramid Books
America
Nathan Keats
Pyramid
Cruden
Cruden’s
Russell Conwell
Billy Graham
George Marshall
David Wilkerson
Dale Evans
Elisabeth Elliot
Age
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Reform
United States of America
Martha L. Stull
Myersville
J.D. Green
Loganberry Court
Frederick, Md
By Bruce Biossat
Naws-Post
Frederck County
Edward 8. Delaplaine
Frederick County
European Relief Council
Roger G. Harley
Russell E Lighter
Charles F. Bowers
Frederck
David Poling
By David Poling
Poling
Christian Herald Assn
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