Balanced budget hearings push for constitutional amendment
The Democratic Research Organization chaired by Rep Richard Schord kicks off hearings March 23 on a proposed constitutional amendment mandating a balanced federal budget. Chief sponsor Rep Byron says signatures from a drop petition drive are to be given to lawmakers before the May hearings end, while noting ratification requires three fourths of states.
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Pentagon sees tougher Arab Israeli clash await next war
Jack Anderson reports secret Pentagon estimates show Arab nations with Soviet weapons hold overwhelming air, sea, and missile advantages over Israel. Israel would win but at high cost. CIA pegs 36,000 Israeli casualties and millions of US equivalents in potential losses.
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Basically a nice guy and the Angola dilemma
The piece critiques Gerald Ford as a "nice guy" amid Congress resistance to a small Angola aid package. It contrasts Nixon and Ford, notes Kissinger’s frustration, and argues trust in leaders eroded after Vietnam. It questions detente optics versus Angola policy and ponders Ford’s political appeal and future elections.
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Bicentennial debate cites a second American Revolution
Kent State professor Bower Aly argues in the Ravenna Record Courier that the constitutional convention of 1787 launched a second revolution, the framing of the U S Constitution, just as pivotal as 1776. He suggests celebrating two Bicentennials, the Revolution and the Constitution, with civilizational impact.
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Critics urge action on unemployment and Byron record
A Frederick reader accuses Congressman Byron of inaction harming unemployed residents and seniors, urging Mr. Bloom to review voting on the Emergency Jobs Program and Social Security. The letter complains of Byron’s publicity rather than concrete help and calls for publishing his voting record.
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March 1806 Lutheran Club supper and university tours notes
From the New-Peet files a 50 year old item recalls the March 1806 Monthly Supper of Frederick Lutheran Church Men’s Club with officers presiding, singing, and a talk on church energy by Rev Dr U S G Rupp. It notes a University of Maryland Glee Club tour stop in Frederick and Hood College speaker Jerome Spingarn on disarmament. General Knox appointment date is listed with a brief biographical outline.
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