Swallowing tigers whole by Ber Wattenberg
Ber Wattenberg argues America’s rise makes it a global magnet for terrorism. He likens Independence Day reflections to swallowing a tiger, noting U.S. science culture economy and political philosophy shape the modern world, while warning against complacency as threats persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Adlai Stevenson
America
United States
Jesse Jackson
India
Democratic Republic of
Ouiau
Sirs
Letters spark debate over county budget surplus
Frederick County faces scrutiny as a 2.5 million to 33 million surplus is questioned. Readers accuse officials of hidden windfalls and media manipulation, urging transparency and timely use of funds for teacher raises and tax relief. The letter also defends the NRA against Klan links and calls for clear budgeting procedures.
Good Samaritan Slapped Down For Courage In Federal Fallout
Larry Smith, a 110 pound VA supply tech, saved a bedridden patient from fire in Washington, D.C. He later faced disability retirement and firing despite heroics as doctors blamed his back on the incident. The case highlights clashes between VA and OPM over his status and benefits. A separate note covers Reese AFB Texas hosting a large party with $16 per plate, funded largely by Chamber support and a cash contribution.
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Washington
Larry Smith
Smith
Indy Badhwar
Veterans Administration Hospital
Washington, D.C
Washington Adventist Hospital
Veterans Administration
OPM
John Karr
Air Force
Louisiana
Texas
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Nicaragua policy shift urged against Sandinista influence
Anthony Harrigan argues the House rejection of a military aid ban marks a tougher stance against communist expansion in Central America. He praises the move as emancipation from Nicaraguan disinformation and calls for stricter limits on Sandinista propaganda, Cuban and Soviet influence, and travel by Americans aiding the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Nicaragua
U.S. House of Representatives
Central America
Congress
House
United States
Moscow
Bill Alexander
Arkansas
Alexander
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Managua
University of Texas At Austin
Vietnam
U.S. State Department
Ussr
Latin America
Soviet Union
Radcliffe wins junior singles title in Blue Ridge tourney
A. Allee Buddy Radcliffe captured the Frederick junior singles crown by defeating Charlie Channing of Washington Tech High School 4-6 in a Blue Ridge Mountains tennis tour. Immunization for typhoid was given in Knoxville after two local cases. A total eclipse of the moon was forecast for July 15 16 with pegmaica at 8 14 p.m. to 1 43 a.m. Federal relief rates fell 4 424 from April 1934 to 5 812 with 86 percent due to recipient employment. The Braddock Heights Amusement Park sold for over 100 000 to Edward W Bare who plans garden apartments while keeping the park. The Frederick Junior Rifle Club narrowly lost to Ft George Meade in its first match. Col James E Bartgis tutored the club. The 20 years ago Walkersville 4 H float won first in the fire prevention parade, though the Glade Valley Grange had entered it.
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A. Allee
Buddy” Radcliffe
Frederick
Charlie Channing
Washington
Tech High School
County Welfare Board
Ft. George Meade
James E. Bartgis
St. Louis
Walkersville
4-H Club
Glade Valley Grange
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George 8. Delaplaine Jr
Tom Mills
Frederick, Md
Ber Wattenberg
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Kid
Mme
Frederick County
East Church Street
Galen Clagett
Hal Keller
Clagett
Galen
Board of Education
Rita Gordon
Meadowdale Lane
NRA
KKK
National Rifle Association
Bryan Denigon
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Royer
James E. Keenan
Bible Road
Middletown
Jack Anderson
Joseph Spear
Office of Personnel Management
Anthony Harrigan
Elmer C. Kefauver
Knoxville
Pegmaica
Braddock Heights Amusement Park
Montgomery County
Edward W. Bare
Potomas
Rose
Frederick, Maryland
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