Urban renewal creates new frontier of vacant cities
The article argues urban renewal left vast vacant lots in major cities, notably Philadelphia with 12,000 vacant lots and 26,000 vacant houses. It critiques reliance on federal programs, highlighting the Homesteading effort and the shift toward neighborhood involvement, housing loans, and faster HUD approvals, plus the need to engage communities to revive inner-city areas.
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Philadelphia
Edmund N. Bacon
Urban Land
The
Urban Land Institute
America
Bacon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
George Prasanen
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Carla 4
Frank Church Rising From Cancer to Political Power
Editor’s Note: Jack Anderson salutes Sen Frank Church of Idaho as a bold, lifelong public servant. From a terminal cancer scare in 1949 to a Senate career, Church champions integrity and reform while anticipating a presidential bid. His wife Bethine is a key partner in his political journey. He warns that government must be rooted in law to avoid demagogues and a hidden police state.
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Congress
House
Senate
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Bob Packwood
R-Ove
Jack Anderson
Washington
Frank Church
Idaho
Stanford
America
Vietnam
Church
Bethine
Frank
Bethine Church
White House
FBI
Ford Ambivalence on Abortion Sparks Broad Backlash
The article surveys President Ford's remark that the 1973 Supreme Court ruling went too far and his push for a state regulated approach. It contrasts reactions from both sides, notes concerns about easy abortion and moral erosion, and includes a letter citing the dangers of outlawing abortion leading to underground practices and intensified political contention.
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Ford
Supreme Court
New York
Newspaper Enterprise Association
War talk and fires mark a town day in 1901 Frederick area
Dr You Chan Yang, Korean Ambassador to the United States, urges a united approach to prevent wider conflict at a Rotary Clubs meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. A fire in Manor Woods Road destroys a 10 room house, causing about 10000 dollars in damage. a passerby Hose Company driver Chance Handley saves another building nearby. Also recaps a Aguinaldo capture trek led by General Funston in 1901 and notes Andrew Jackson birth anniversary with a brief life summary.
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You Chan Yang
United States
Frederick
Hagerstown
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Pascal Renn
Manor Woods Road
Buckeystown
William Johnson
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
Funston
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
New Orleans
Jackson
Barbs and a Blustery Turn of Events in News Notes
A collage of quirky remarks covers scenes from daily life. A TV highlight hints at next year's pre season football telecast while a toffee gag reminds readers to check pockets before cleaning. New Year plans vary as some push plans past midnight.
Farm Bureau Talks on Consolidation of County Elevators
Heads of the Frederick County Farm Bureau report ongoing negotiations to consolidate grain elevators and farm supply plants under the association. Options on several plants are pending, with a general meeting yet to be scheduled to detail the plan. Leaders debate meeting venue between the Courthouse or State Armory. A Buckeystown delegation plans to press county commissioners for road improvements on the 1.5 mile stretch between Licksville and Point of Rocks. The road runs 4.5 miles, with 3.5 miles improved previously.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick County Farm Bureau Association
Dern Oollader
Farm Bureau
State Armory
Buckeystown
Charles M. deGarmendia
Tuscarora
Licksville
Point of Rocks
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Hills
Franconia College
New Hampshire
Ira Goldenberg
White Mountains
Goldenberg
Les Whitten
Don Oakley
By Don Oakley
Vincent J. Mooney JR
Revelation Ave
Walkersville
Dickerson
Good Samaritan
Charles F. Handley
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