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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1968
Page
2
A reflection on how the Declaration’s opening philosophy is now more revered than its grievances. The piece notes that Americans linger on “all men are created equal” as a creed, while King George-era arguments fade, and calls the document a birth certificate of the nation.
The New York Banking Board announced a 7 percent mortgage rate effective July 1, aligning with the national rate. The change replaces a 6 percent ceiling in force for 48 years and may ease access to mortgage funds as points are folded into interest costs while allowing potential breaches in certain cases.
Letters discuss experiences with local service stations during a gas shortage and praise for attendants, including a driver from Dave's Sunoco and the Sinclair station crew in Braddock Heights. The writer urges fair judgment of stations and cites Good Samaritan sentiment and community aid.
Fifty years ago Frederick City renewed dog licensing under state law, with refunded licenses for those who already paid. County officials refuse responsibility for a 64700 debt blamed for higher taxes. Playground upgrades include a merry go round at Maryland School. Bid plans whisper of a Frederick to Brink road section linking to Washington. Industrial plants close for Independence Day, yielding a nine day vacation. The New Market and Stamsville rival clubs stage a July 4th Oldtimers game. Tamsville faces New Market in a preliminary"}
Analysis argues Kennedy’s death shaped the 1968 Democratic race and McCarthy’s late gains while Humphrey remained the likely heir. It contests the idea of a hidden political plot and notes Nixon’s 1968 primary progress, with Rockefeller's late entry blamed for missed momentum.
The piece argues that Supreme Court appointments have been used for political patronage by Presidents including Johnson and Kennedy. It criticizes Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry, noting Thornberry's rise from Congress to the Court of Appeals and Fortas as Johnson’s pick. It warns voters will judge Senators up for re election in November for supporting lifetime partisan appointments.
A garbled quotation discusses truth and freedom with references to Johnny and Darrow. The text mixes mis-spellings and unclear names, offering no clear event, date, or attributable source. It resembles a stray OCR slice lacking coherent context or reporting.
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