Maryland Education Bill Shifts School Construction to State Board
The Mandel bill introduced in the General Assembly would have the state take over nearly all aspects of school construction and renovation for Maryland's 24 subdivisions. It directs future building projects under the State Board of Public Works, removing local planning control and limiting local innovation. Educators at the state level oppose the plan and hope local educators will voice dissent.
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General Assembly
Maryland
State Board of Public Works
Senate
National Grange
Warning Signals and a False Alarm at Cheyenne Mountain
A civilian worker at Cheyenne Mountain sent a national emergency alert to 1,200 radio stations by mistake. Most did not broadcast the message or doubted it, drawing parallels to Pearl Harbor warnings. The piece argues against perpetual nuclear fear and stresses cautious vigilance without panic.
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North American Air Defense Command
Cheyenne Mountain
Colo
Pearl Harbor
Moon Timepiece Introduces Lunar Hours at Museum
The American Museum-Hayden Planetarium displays a Helbros moon watch built on a lunar time concept by Dr. Kenneth L. Franklin. It divides a lunation into 30 lunes, with lunar hours and subunits, and envisions Lunar Time Zones for astronauts to track sun rise and events on the Moon. The piece ties to broader space and political commentary of the era.
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American Museum-Hayden Planetarium
New York
Helbros
Kenneth L. Franklin
Planetarium
Franklin
Earth
18 year olds offer nation chance says letter
In a Letter to the Editor Nancy Weinberg argues that if 18 year olds judge candidates by intelligence the country has a chance to solve its problems. She counters a claim that 65 year olds are incoherent and notes historical context referencing Roosevelt. The writer signs from Frederick Maryland. Correction noted for a pool safety letter.
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Frederick
Maryland
Rockefeller Institute
History repeats in Vietnam era lessons and Nixon era hopes
A Washington overview argues past Vietnam intelligence echoes today with claims of near victory, deserter losses, and Ha Noi weariness. It contrasts 1966 optimism with 1972 Nixon White House sentiment, noting North Vietnamese strains and Laotian trail disruption amid ongoing conflict. It also covers Missouri FOI policy, Metcalf stock data, and Chi Omega sorority clashes over race and ideology.
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Washington
Saigon
Pentagon
U.S
South Vietnam
Laos
Nixon
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Henry Kissinger
Humphrey
Kissinger
North Vietnam
University of Missouri
Freedom of Information Center
Lee Metcall
D-Mont
R. H. Bezoni
Metcalf
Chi Omega
Mary Love Collins
Cecil Rhodes
Supreme Court weighing funding for church related schools
The Supreme Court opens arguments on use of public funds for education in church linked schools, reviewing federal and state grants to religious colleges and salary and textbook subsidies, amid tension between church and state, equality, and access to quality education. The debate centers on whether aid constitutes establishment of religion and how discrimination or inclusion of religious schools affects public policy and tuition needs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Congress
South
Sophie Kerr Underwood draws Frederick scenes for new book
From the items in the News-Post files a Frederick resident and Hood College student Sophie Kerr Underwood writes under Sophie Kerr about Frederick. Sketches cover townspeople, politics, gardens and homes drawn from memories for Painted Meadows.
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Frederick
Sophie Kerr Underwood
Horizons of truth and youth guide a hopeful path
Joe Eisenhauer presents a reflective piece urging readers to pursue the true horizon of progress through youth, science, hope, and faith. It emphasizes building a brighter future by combining engineering feats with religious confidence and democratic optimism. The essay then showcases parables on faith love and peace leading to home as the most beautiful creation.
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C. E. Shafer
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Hood College
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Fort Hill
Cumberland
Ronnie Tyergar
Gene Rhinehart
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