Thoreau Tax Protest Echoes in 1846 Jail and 1969 IRS Stand
The piece links Henry David Thoreau’s 1846 jail over a $2 poll tax with Frederick County activist Mrs. Helen G. Alexander, who refuses income and phone taxes to oppose war. It also notes a Ford Foundation grant to digitize Continental Congress papers and a Library of Congress revision funded for 1976, closing with Cardinal Koenig on Pope Paul VI.
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Continental Congress
Nixon Opposes Legalizing Pot on Today Show
President Nixon spoke on NBC's Today program about American family unrest and youth issues. The two hour interview included taped excerpts and frequent news and weather interruptions as Nixon addressed social concerns and policy challenges facing the nation.
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Washington
Nixon
Barbara Walter
NBC
Budget hearings urged with demand for public input
A Frederick County letter urges strong turnout at upcoming budget hearings across departments. It warns against complacency, calls for consumer education, and insists on accountability for funds especially in law enforcement roads and education. The writer labels past officials as con men and emphasizes fiscal transparency.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Planning and Zoning Commission
Six Cornered Debate Finals Tie Among County High Schools
A March 19 1921 report notes a three cornered tie in the Six Cornered Debate among county first group high schools. Frederick High and Brunswick High won both debates, with Middletown Thurmont and Emmitsburg trailing. Roads Commission resumes county road work after fall suspension due to high costs. Fifteen cars sold at Armory show as dealer warns prices hold, large crowds attend.
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Frederick
Brunswick High
Middletown
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Roads Commission
Armory
Easter Holiday Begins for Frederick County Students
Twenty years ago on March 19 1951 Frederick County public schools begin a five day Easter holiday with Holy Week observances and Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. The Frederick Chamber of Commerce backs a $270000 vocational agricultural facilities improvement program for city and county high schools, to be sent to the County Commissioners. Frederick also hosts the second annual Easter parade along North Market Street from noon to 2 PM, organized by local retailers through the Chamber’s Retail Merchants Division.
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Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick
North Market Street
Retail Merchants
Military snooping and pantyhose debate swirl in Washington
In a periodized briefing, the Pentagon and FBI share internal political activity reports on militant students and Black activists and then maneuver around civilian control. Separately, Senator Phil Hart and Congresswoman Sullivan critique pantyhose quality and labeling, urging FTC action after a Senate subcommittee findings brief.
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White House
Central Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
Thomas Moorer
Joint Chiefs
Moorer
Earle Wheeler
Michigan
Phil Hart
Senate
Hart
Sears
Federal Trade Commission
Sam Berry
National Hosiery Manufacturers Association
Berry
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Mount Airy, Md
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Adamstown
Women's Liberation Movement
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