Free trade as one way street ends in labor loss
The piece argues Congress and the Nixon administration must curb imports to protect American jobs and balance of payments. It cites a 4 industry, 1964 69 balance collapse to a 5 billion deficit, risking 400000 jobs, rising unemployment, and a worsening gold crisis. It criticizes unequal tariff barriers and quota systems abroad, calling free trade one sided and urging swift action.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Nixon Administration
House
Ways and Means Committee
U. S
U.S
State Department
Britain
America
Canada
Agriculture Department
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Sterilization as Welfare Policy Debate in Carroll County
The Carroll County Times reports on welfare board members Marie Grimes and Paul Walsh advocating sterilization for certain poor parents to shrink welfare rolls. The piece argues against compulsory sterilization, urging instead for birth control, abortion access, and better housing as humane solutions.
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Carroll County Welfare Board
Marie Grimes
Paul J. Walsh
Maryland
Carroll County
Department of Social Services
Welfare Board
Carroll County Times
Old Refuse Act of 1899 resurfaces in modern pollution fight
The Refuse Act of 1899, long ignored, is being revived to curb pollution of navigable waters. Rep. Michael J. Harrington has outlined a citizen-led path to prosecute 151 Massachusetts industries, detailing fines from $500 to $2,500 per day and potential court costs if lost.
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Corps of Engineers
Environmental Action Bulletin
Michael J. Harrington
D-Mass
Massachusetts
Longworth Building
Washington, D.C
Mansfield defends cooperation in Congress on economy
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield says inflation, rising interest rates, and unemployment require congressional action. He argues Congress and the President share responsibility, will avoid recriminations, and focus on feasible measures to curb price and wage increases with presidential persuasion if needed.
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David Lawrence Washington
National Broadcasting Company
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
Nixon
Congress
Mansfield
Dissent Letter Urges Respect for Authorities and Voting Access
A Frederick County letter to the editor argues for submitting to governing authorities and civic procedure, condemns anti-government sentiment, and urges voters to register and engage with the Board of Election Supervisors. Signed by Mrs Antonio Marallo, president, Route 6 Tulip Hill, Frederick, Md. 21701.
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Winchester Hall
League
Frederick County
Board of Election Supervisors
Antonio Marallo
Tulip Hill
Frederick
Original New Testament manuscripts missing. copies only remain
A reader notes that the original manuscripts of the New Testament books, written by the Apostles, are lost. Only later copies exist, none from the living Apostles' era. A Middletown, Maryland address accompanies the letter. The second letter commends field voter registration efforts in Frederick County and urges election officials to implement regional registration plans.
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League of Women Voters
Frederick County
League
Board of Election Supervisors
Mansfield Seeks Cooperation With Nixon on Inflation and War Aid
Mansfield argues Congress is ready to cooperate with the President to end inflation and avert a deeper recession. He cites past success, calls for decisive federal spending cuts, and supports Nixon’s possible proposals to halt inflation high interest rates and Vietnam involvement while urging responsible wartime oversight and bipartisan action.
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Mansfield
Congress
Nixon
Vietnam
Cambodia
Memorial Park Bond Vote Slated After City Action
Voters in this county will decide on a $50,000 bonds plan for Memorial Park after city aldermen secured legislative authority. Storms with hail damaged Frederick, knocking out about 500 telephone lines as heavy rains hit the area. Frederick’s Chamber of Commerce surpassed its goal with 473 new memberships, the Brunswick celebration plans proceed with a three day program led by the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company. Wheat price signals under the government's loan program place new crop at about $2.05 per bushel, with first shipments due Friday. A damp Fourth of July mood followed the Baker Park concert cancellation of the Hagerstown Band. Police cautioned two youths for cap pistol use during the holiday. At least 15 Frederick County men are serving in Korea under Far East Command. list of names is not yet released.
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Frederick County
Korea
Far East Command
The State Of Things By Val Hymes
Education columnist Val Hymes surveys the pressures on public schooling, from taxpayer anger and demand for better teachers to potential state funding shifts, centralized planning, and possible consolidation. It notes the Hughes Commission, calls for accountability, and forecasts upheaval in local versus state control, with proposals for School Community Center programs totaling 750000 dollars.
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Giant Steps
Mandel
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Washington
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Middletown
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Baker Park
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Val. Hymes
Hughes Commission
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Buick Division
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Del
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