Frederick Chamber of Commerce Receives National Accreditation
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce, chartered as the first in the United States, was accredited by a national group. It becomes the second Maryland chamber to receive accreditation among about 3,000 nationwide, signaling strong local business climate and community betterment efforts by volunteers. The honor reflects Frederick's civic spirit, though the accreditation requires periodic review and ongoing progress.
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Fifty Years Ago Items From The News-Post Files
June 24 1916 report on enlistments as Company A recruits to 150 men Lt Storm and Privates James and Staley lead drive. Frederick County represented in National Guard with Sterling Galt Jr of Emmitsburg possibly first to serve in Mexico. Galt Princeton graduate, University Press associate, assistant manager, member of New Jersey Second Regiment.
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E. A. James
Robert Staley
Frederick County
National Guard
Maryland
Mexica
Sterling Galt, Jr
Sterling Galt
Emmitsburg
Galt
Princeton
University Press
N.J
Second Regiment of
New Jersey
Vote Likely To Echo 1942 Primaries In City County
Twenty years ago the News Post reports a likely close vote in city and county elections for State Congressional Senatorial and county offices, with early downtown precincts suggesting turnout near 1942 levels. James B Webb of Point of Rocks, a B&O crane operator who found gold and silver near Knoxville, says no share for himself. George Brown of Burkittsville claimed the hoard, joined by Millard Brooks who helped Brown.
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James B. Webb
Point of Rocks
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Knoxville
Webb
George Brown
Burkittsville
Millard Brooks
Brown
Supreme Court upholds blood alcohol test ruling
The majority of five on the Supreme Court upholds requiring blood tests in drunken driving cases as not violating the Fifth Amendment. Dissenters call the ruling too broad, but the decision aims to curb drunken driving deaths by allowing self incrimination safe tests. Justice Brennan writes for the majority.
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Supreme Court
William J. Brennan Jr
De Gaulle in Moscow seeks European unity apart from US
The piece notes Charles de Gaulle's red carpet visit to Moscow as head of state calling for a Europe independent of American influence. It discusses Western suspicion, his push for a unified Europe, and France’s move to withdraw French troops from NATO bases, amid tensions with the United States.
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Charles de Gaulle
Moscow
Germany
Japan
de Gaulle
Soviet Union
NATO
Europe
France
United States
The Consensus Debate Across Johnsons Presidency
The piece argues consensus remains a vital tool in majority-rule government beyond Johnsons personal leadership. It notes Kennedy failed to secure lasting consensus, Johnson built and guarded it amid rising opposition, and warns against destroying a key democratic mechanism in pursuit of vengeance or partisan gain.
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Burt Lancaster on life risks and curiosity in Hollywood
The portrait of Burt Lancaster, 52, reflects a life of risk and hard work from circus stunts to GI service and Hollywood stardom. He prizes curiosity, rejects total safety, and notes Sweet Smell of Success underperformed at the box office while praising ongoing enthusiasm and self-discovery.
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New York
Burt Lancaster
Zestfally
Lancaster
Broadway
Burt
Hollywood
Manhattan
Burtetl
Interdependence in Wheat Trade Shows Global Peace Link
Washington Today notes that Ottawa reports the Soviet Union will buy 336 million bushels of wheat and flour from Canada over three years for 800 million dollars, underscoring how economic ties can ease political frictions and perhaps prevent wars. The column highlights past Soviet purchases, the need for self restraint by communist regimes, and the role of propaganda funding in sustaining conflict.
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Soviet Union
Canada
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