CBS Censors Antiwar Drama Sticks and Bones Airing Postponed
The CBS network indefinitely postpones Joseph Papp’s Sticks and Bones from New York Shakespeare Festival, citing offending viewers and mood. Seventy-one of 184 affiliates refuse to carry it, preferring to shield audiences from distressing wartime depictions while CBS aims to wait for a less immediate context.
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Save the 27th Eastern National Show campaign rises
A Maryland effort led by Dr Lee E Miller seeks emergency funds to salvage the 27th Eastern National Show canceled at the Maryland Angus Association annual meeting. The drive aims to raise about 15000 dollars to cover reduced premium money and higher venue rent, with contributions tiered for members.
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Frederick County
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Miller
Leland Clark
Timonium
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Lvestock
Breed Association
Eastern National
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Letters Oppose ROTC in Frederick County Schools
A reader argues against introducing ROTC into secondary schools, praising Dr. Carnochan’s stance and warning about militaristic indoctrination. The letter, from Charles J. Swet of Mt. Airy, cites past ROTC exposure as harmful and urges education without war seeds.
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Carnochan
Dr. Carnochan
Whalley faces possible federal prosecution amid probe
Former U.S. representative J Irving Whalley once a U.N. delegate and banker from Windber Pennsylvania is urged by U S attorney Thornburgh to face federal kickback charges. After a yearlong FBI inquiry the decision rests with Attorney General Kleindienst and could implicate Nixon era politics.
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Bear Behind Wheel A Curious Charge At City Opera House
A bear on the City Opera House stage was charged with reckless driving after allegedly operating a car on city streets. Justice Wood dismissed the case, saying automobile law does not require a license for a bear.
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Alban M. Wood
Life Lessons From Routine Work And Daily Tasks
Bruce Biassot argues that true freedom comes from making the most of small, repetitive tasks. He cites examples from Lillian Hellman's The Autumn Garden, Fred Astaire, and a pianist to stress that great moments rest on a foundation of discipline, practice, and consistent effort.
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