Never Ending Quest For Mars Drive Space Frontiers Forward
The article argues spaceflight advances by the United States and the Soviet Union pave the way to Mars. It notes sterility as a key concern to avoid contamination, with Soviet craft approaching within 900 miles of Mars and U.S. missions passing thousands of miles away. It also highlights radio telescope focus on quasars and the timeless nature of human space curiosity, likening it to moon-era speculation.
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White - McDivitt
Mars
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Moon
Space Wen
Poverty program faces criticism from both sides in House panel
The Democratic majority calls the poverty program soundly conceived and well administered as it approves a $1.89 billion next year, $395 million above Johnson's request. Republicans label it political pork and an administration shambles, warning costs and overstafing could undermine aims.
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House Education and Labor Committee
Johnson
Congress
Russians in Ottawa mock RCMP claims of harassment
An Ottawa Russian embassy response derides RCMP surveillance claims as propaganda. The piece mocks the idea of close police followings and ridicules the diplomats for exaggerating mistreatment, using biting sarcasm about Moscow press tactics.
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Ottawa
Kremlin
Siberian
Moscow
RCMP
Fife
Tax fairness and proposed city county tax reform in Maryland
A letter argues Maryland should create a Commission on City-County Finances to address unequal tax burdens in Frederick County. It notes Frederick City residents pay a disproportionate share of county taxes while receiving limited direct benefits, cites education and public services, and suggests studying Montgomery County's tax system as a model for reform.
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Frederick
Maryland
Maryland Commission On State and County Finance
Frederick City
Frederick County
Big Uung
Liquor Commission
Montgomery County
Soviet IL-28 bombers in North Viet Nam airfields
Military planners report Soviet IL-28 bombers are being moved into North Viet Nam airfields as a test. If unchallenged, more planes may arrive and be used to strike South Viet Nam and Laos. Pentagon strategists note range could reach Saigon and major U.S. bases. High officials push McNamara for broad strikes to deter further deployment.
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North Viet Nam
United States
South Viet Nam
Laos
Pentagon
Saigon
U.S
Defense
Robert McNamara
Ring around Hanoi targets airfields and supply routes
Ray Cromley discusses plans to encircle Hanoi with antiaircraft defenses and bomb North Viet Nam airfields and northern access routes. The strategy aims to choke rice and other goods, slow Russian and Chinese arms, and pressure Ho Chi Minh’s regime, testing a psychological military approach for future conflicts.
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North Viet Nam
U.S
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh
China
Mao Tse - Tung
Mao
United States
Hood College Graduates Participate in Class Day
Fifty years ago notes from The News Post reflect Hood College graduates passing senior privileges to juniors at Class Day in College Hall. Frederick County eyes a tax rate of 1 dollar for the coming year, aiming to reduce from 1.10. Albert Link of the Brooklyn Evening High School for Men plans a Frederick County visit to photograph farm life. Mrs J Alli ene Williamson hosts the Afternoon Card Club on Record Street.
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Frederick County
Albert Link
Brooklyn Evening High School For
New York City
J. Alliene Williamson
Record Street
Plans for Thurmont shoe factory discussed at public meeting
Twenty years ago on June 8 1945 a large Thurmont public meeting in Town Hall drew about 1000 residents to discuss construction and operation of a local shoe factory. The item notes community interest and potential economic impact in Maryland.
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Thurmont
Johnson explains Dominican Republic actions and doctrine
President Johnson defends U S tropical intervention in the Dominican Republic, detailing consultations with 14 Latin American nations and OAS prior to landing Marines. He refutes the Johnson Doctrine misperception, notes extensive talks from Sunday through Wednesday, and cites attempts to cease fire, protect Americans, and counter Communist influence. The piece contrasts public misinterpretation with the administration’s stated approach and emphasizes ongoing controversy over U S policy.
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United States
Peace Committee
Organization of American States
Johnson
Dominican Republic
Washington
Bennett
Fapal Xuncio
Kennedy
OAS
Mr. Johnson
Santo Domingo
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NTA
By the
Way
C. Millard Eiler Jr
By Ray Cromley
News-Post
Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hood College
D.C
Virginia
West Virginia
All Saints Episcopal Parish
S. S. Johnston
Washington Today
David Lawrence
CIA
USIA
Army
Navy
Air Force
Ambassador Hotel
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