Mayaguez debate and foster care drive across pages
A mix of international commentary on the Mayaguez rescue and a broad push for National Action for Foster Children Week dominates the page. The article contrasts U.S. policy debates with Soviet and Chinese reactions, then shifts to Frederick County foster care needs and local agency efforts. It also notes Matsushita Electric worker songs amid economic change and ends with a light cultural quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
America
National Action For Foster Children
Depts. of Social Services
Frederick County Department of Social Services
Matsushita Electric
Electronics Magazine
Sam-san
China Pearl decision criticized by taxpayer letter
A taxpayer writes to the editor condemning the Mayor and Board of Aldermen over the China Pearl decision and the controversial parking deck. The letter blasts campaign rhetoric, fears taxpayer burden, opposes underground wiring, and urges voters to remember this issue at election time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pearl
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Lewis
Canada
Small but skilled quick strike forces essential for crisis missions
Ray Cromley argues for a compact expert unit able to enter dangerous scenarios with minimal force and casualties. He cites the Mayaguez rescue, warns against reliance on bases abroad, and urges ready, restrained American action to deter rising totalitarian regimes while maintaining regional partnerships.
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Difair
Madrid
Cartaga
Uncle Sam
Mayaguez
United States
China
Cambodia
G States
Southeast Asia
Ford
Washington
NEA
Phnom Penh
U.S
Diego Garcia
Indian Ocean
South Vietnam
Thailand
Philippines
Eisenhower
Lebanon
Truman
Tran
Moscow
Thurmond ally disrupts officer amid Pentagon feud
Lt. Col. Wilfred Ebel's frank report on Army Reserve chief Milner Roberts triggered Thurmond's interference and a chain of investigations. Ebel's career collapsed after coverage of the inquiry, investigations, and alleged political pressure from Strom Thurmond and allies.
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Washington
Pentagon
Strom Thurmond
Wilfred Ebel
Thurmond
Od Strom
Ebel
South Carolina
Capitol Hill
Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee
Howard Bo
Callaway
Ebel Callaway
Old Strom
Lievenant
Army
Roberts
Inspector General
Defense Department
Reserve Officers Association
Association
Frank Bartimo
Bartime
Department of the Army
Justice Department
Calloway
Memorial Ark plan presented to Frederick officials
May 23 1935 Thomas W Sears landscape architect from Philadelphia presented plans for a monument for local veterans of World War I at Frederick Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The sale of $50000 Frederick City Road Improvement Bonds drew spirited bidding in the County Commissioners' office. May 2 railroad business boomed in Brondwick with workers recalled to full time roles and heavy freight traffic noted. Buckeystown residents cited with officials Morace Alexander. repaving center work by B and Q Railroad laborers ongoing.
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Thomas W. Sears
Memorial Ark
Frederick
Sears
Philadelphia
Frederick City
County Commissioners’ Office
Brondwick
Castro Finley summit riffs on baseball diplomacy
A satirical piece imagines Fidel Castro negotiating with Charlie Finley over Cuban outreach to the United States. The dialogue parodies embargo talks and proposes absurd trade ideas while keeping focus on baseball figures and political theater.
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Fidel Castro
United States
Cuba
Henry Kissinger
William Fulbright
Ellsworth Bunker
Charlie Finley
Fidel
Finley
Senor Finley
Castro
U.S
Fidel Old Boy
Tahiti
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Les Whitten
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Morace M. Alexander
B&q Railroad
Ralph Novak
By Ralph Novak
Caramba
Vida Blue
Havana
Leonid
Alvin Dark
A’s
California
Amigo
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