Robb charts a pro growth era for Democrats
Former Virginia governor Robb argues the New Deal era ended and Democrats must redefine priorities toward pro growth and defense. He leads a centrist bloc with Gephardt and Biden, promoting ideas over labels to revive credibility and win back the White House.
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Mitchell Shapes Sachs Campaign Role In Maryland Politics
The piece argues Parren Mitchell could steady the Sachs ticket in Maryland by balancing liberal aims with conservative control. It frames Mitchell as a pragmatist and protector, capable of uniting minority support with broader backing, while tempering an aggressive attorney general’s approach to taxation and education.
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Amnesty International turns 25 a cautious milestone
Washington columnist notes Amnesty International marks 25 years since its founding by Peter Benenson after two Portuguese students jailed for toasting liberty. The piece highlights AI's ongoing battles, notable successes like Lu Hsiu Ling's release, and lists hard cases in the Soviet Union, South Africa, and Vietnam, underscoring the persistent toll of human rights abuses worldwide.
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Mitchell's unlikely bid shapes Maryland party ticket
The analysis weighs congressman Parren Mitchell against Don Schaefer and Steve Sachs in Maryland's Democratic gubernatorial race. Mitchell's persistence, experience, and will to win are contrasted with Sachs's weaker threat, while the ticket dynamics suggest Schaefer remains the prize and retirement may await the attorney general and congressman regardless of outcome.
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Local Frederick County events span club, theater, contests
Frederick County 4 H Colt Club met in the county agent’s office with about 30 attendees. George Stauffer Walkersville was elected president with Mebil Adams Buckeyrtown as vice president and Richard Remsberg Jefferson as secretary. Local fishermen boasted a limit of native brook trout caught in Fishing Creek by Milton Frank, Paul Wubide, and WW Chandler. Chandler managed the Frederick Theater. Frank was operator and Wilhide a doorman. Kitty Simpson won the first prize of 5 dollars in Emmitsburg High School’s 12th annual declamation contest. Bernard Goulden won 2.50 and David Frailey third. Thurmont High School faculty judges included Mary Bailey, Dorothy Beachley, and Charles Eckeorode. A mystery play, coached by Jessie Shipley, was planned by Emmitsburg seniors. The cast included Richard Harner, Edna Aycock, Jane Bollinger, Amy Gillelan, Janet Hoke, Janet Adelsberger, James Martin, Pershing Mondorff, Richard Zacharias, Harold Hoke and Robert Short. An electrical short knocked Frederick City Linganore Creek water filtration plant offline for over seven hours. city engineer Robert Rothenhoefer oversaw repairs with Potomac Edison crews and Paul Crum. Frederick City Hall’s second floor was getting a face-lift to lower ceilings, replace doors, and repaint. Downtown Frederick Association members discussed campaigns with candidates including Richard L. Shipley, John A. Derr, Eugene Szkarz, A. Irvin Reon, Edward McGuinness, and Donald B. Rice.
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Richard Harner
Edna Aycock
Jane Bollinger
Amy Gillelan
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James Martin
Pershing Mondorff
Richard Zacharias
Harold Hoke
Robert Short
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Linganore Creek
Robert J. Rothenhoefer
Potomac Edison Company
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Letters oppose ending Damascus Vocational Agriculture program
A reader questions the Damascus High School plan to shut the Vocational Agriculture Program and its Future Farmers of America. They argue agriculture remains vital, facilities have stagnated, and enrollment concerns may misstate the real issue. They urge community action and stronger program support.
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