The Middle Class: A Portrait of the Forgotten Man
The piece explores the middle class as a relic of Puritan virtue and social stability, noting how affluence has diluted the label. It argues middle-class taxes and expenses underscore status, with April 15 as a yearly reminder, and contends the middle class fuels national finances more than the rich.
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Dullsville
Paris
Greenwich Village
Main Street
Sam
Arlington Gun Battle Ties to 1920s Gang Warfare
Arlington police faced constraints as rival car club members known as the Avengers gathered with rifles and shotguns in a parking lot after 11 p.m. The scene produced 50 to 100 shots but no deaths, with authorities noting gun laws limited actions. The incident highlights dangers of mass violence among youths and calls for legal response.
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Northern
Virginia
The
Avengers
William G. Fawyer
Fawver
Commonwealth
Henry Thoreau
Governors Candidates Push for Broad Conflict of Interest Law
In Annapolis a Legislative Council subcommittee hearing on conflict of interest law drew gubernatorial candidates and their representatives urging inclusion of all elected and executive officials. Carlton Sickles led with a statewide prohibition on state transactions yielding financial gains, while others pressed for asset disclosure. William Dulany warned tight laws could deter qualified nonmetropolitan residents from serving on low or unpaid boards, stressing need to retain top local talent.
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State House
Annapolis
Legislative Council
Carlton Sickles
Maryland
Clarence F. Miles
Baltimore
Queen Annes County
Hyman Pressman
Baltimore City
Thomas Finan
Baltimore County
Spiro T. Agnew
Del
Thomas Hunter Lowe
William Dulany
House of Dele
Gates
Carroll County
Bar Association
del. Dulany
Frederick
Carroll
For My Part By Ray Cromley on Viet Cong in our province
A district entrant near the Cambodian border reports Viet Cong control near 80 hamlets while government holds about 100. Deserters rise to 80 a month as VC morale flags, but they still smuggle weapons and goods across borders. Military gains outpace resource gains and local reports warn that VC territory is fragile and ripe for political strikes.
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Viet Nam
Aoss
Navy
Cambodia
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
Fifty years ago in the June 18 1916 News-Post items: a conference among Maj. Gen. Scott and staff led to a call out of state militia for Mexican service. Secretary Baker said the move is not tied to Pershing’s expedition. It aims to pursue bandits endangering American sailors. The administration of Frederick took office, Mayor Fraley began a second term, and Alderman Lewis won the Board presidency with four votes.
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Bliss
Mills
Baker
Wilson
Pershing
Mexico
Frederick
Court House
Lewis H. Fraley
Charles H Lewis
Demand for wartime housing grows in Frederick
Twenty years ago the News-Post reports rapid filling of temporary living quarters for World War II veterans. City Engineer W Raymond Walter says barracks from Logan Field will become 35 temporary homes arriving late this week or early next. Openings planned by late August or September. City street work funded by state gasolene funds continues. Municipal playgrounds open at Baker Park with Hi-Neighbor Night celebrations beginning Thursday.
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Frederick
W. Raymond Walter
Logan Field
Baker Park
Do Not Live for Self Alone Graduation Theme
Joe Eisenhauer's Notebook reflects on a keynote urging graduates to live for others. It quotes Franklin and Greliet, cites Butler and Thoreau, and concludes that true fulfillment comes from giving of oneself rather than self focus. The piece frames three types of people and stresses purposeful action.
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