Brown v Topeka anniversary underscores slow desegregation progress
The piece reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Brown v Topeka decision and the continuing struggle for civil rights. It notes key Supreme Court rulings, NAACP involvement, and quotes from E Lee Lassiter and Walter Cronkite. It argues that while slight progress exists, a fundamental change in racial attitudes remains elusive and the NAACP’s work remains vital.
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Martin Luther King
Secret congressional report on NSA interception powers
The House Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights releases a confidential study titled Interception of International Telecommunications by the National Security Agency. It warns NSA activities threaten privacy of Americans and corporations, noting potential to violate rights on a large scale. The panel cites Watergate revelations and gaps in US citizen targeting.
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Executive Branch
Charles Diggs
D-Mich
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House Committee On Standards of Official Conduct
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Standards Committee
U.S. Capitol
Secret House report on NSA spying in U S citizens
A Secret House report details NSA interception of international communications involving Americans. It cites cases of businesses, lawyers, and firms whose messages were accessed for foreign intelligence. The document questions privacy implications and potential misuse for economic leverage or political pressure.
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Letters to the Editor on Persecution and Religious Groups
A sequence of letters criticizes perceived persecution by so called independent Bible church and other groups. Authors urge equal treatment, denounce discrimination against Catholics Jews Seventh Day Adventists Jehovahs Witnesses Mormons and gay people and question use of public school facilities for divisive religious activity. They call for respect of rights and caution over press space given to controversial ads.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
FSK Bible Church
Thomas Johnson
Frederick County
Oj High School
Seventh Day Adventist Church
News-Post
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U.S
Coblentz Reelected FCB Education President At Annual Meeting
Leslie N Coblentz was reelected president of the Frederick County Board of Education at the annual gathering. The consolidation of several divisions was announced for the upcoming fall. A large crowd attended the seventh annual Lutheran Sunday School Association meeting at St John’s Church Trudiwudt. Harry B Fogle of Uniontown was elected president. Roger L Dade a Jefferson dairyman is building a two cow dairy on his farm with modern features. Mr and Mrs RK E Delaplaine have moved to their Braddock Heights summer cottage. Philip Wertheimer a senior at University of Maryland was elected a member of Phi Kappa Psi honorary fraternity. Wertheimer has held major roles in campus activities. A large crowd attended the opening of the festival and bazaar at the United Engine House to benefit the Parade Association of the United Fire Company. The event runs each night this week andfiremen invited all to attend.
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Topeka Board of Education
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Ronald Young
Mary Williams
Brow
Topeka
E. Lee Lassiter
Leslie N. Coblentz
Frederick County
St. John's Church
Trudiwudt
Harry B. Fogle
Uniontown
Philip Wertheimer
University of Maryland
Phi Kappa Psi
Wertheimer
United Engine House
Honcett
United Fire Company
Walkersville Lions Edge Middletown 4 3 in Tight contest
May 14 1959 Walkersville Lions earned their sixth win over Middletown 4 3 as Middletown struck early with three runs on an error a Sam Hayer homer and strong relief by Grade pitcher. William Gouker Frederick Memorial Hospital maintenance chief cited for mechanical interests. Frederick High juniors Elizabeth Palmer and Thomas Whitmore named junior members of the Children's Aid Society board.
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R. Ahalt
Sam Hayer
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
William I. Gouker
Frederick High School
Children’s Aid Society
Elizabeth Palmer
Victor Palmer
Thomas William Whitmore
Finnet T Whitmore
Frederick
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