Labor heritage neglected in coal region school history
Kanawha County West Virginia textbook rows over religion and liberal bias gave way to calmer debates but a larger issue emerged. The United Mine Workers Journal notes miners and coal regions seek more labor history in schools including unions and miners’ struggles alongside national and Afro American studies. Authors say teachers lack training in labor history and coal companies influence school boards. A former Kentucky miner says miners have long been dismissed, and calls to teach their experiences grow louder with time.
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Kanawha County
W. Va
United Mine Workers Journal
Cedar Grove High School
West Virginia
UMW
Kentucky
West
Ray Cromley Defense spent not wisely but too well
A Washington briefing notes that a decade ago the National Security Council and Defense Secretary McNamara forecast Soviet military plans. Since then U S defense strategy has hinged on those estimates guiding a multibillion dollar buildup of missiles planes and related forces and research priorities.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
NEA
National Security Council
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
U.S. Defense Srategy
Tax Policy Benefits High Income Couples Over Nonworking Mothers
A 1971 tax provision allows working couples with up to 18 000 annual income to deduct 4 800 for child care or disabled dependents, with higher limits in reform plans. The nonworking mother receives no subsidy despite similar need, prompting criticism of tax fairness and impact on working mothers across income levels. The piece cites President James A Harris of the National Education Asan and notes 23 percent school failure as context.
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Congress
Sam
James A. Harris
National Education Asan
Ford moves to display strength in Mayaguez rescue
Confidential White House minutes show President Ford sought a strong display after Southeast Asia setbacks. He ordered the May 12 rescue of the Mayaguez without congressional approval, later arguing he acted within his powers as commander in chief. Leaders debated War Powers Act implications and coordination limits. Footnotes hint at Cambodian oil claims near Wei Islands.
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Washington
Mayaguez
Ford
United States
White House
U.S
Southeast Asia
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Clifford Case
R-N.j
Mike
Robert Byrd
D.w.va
Byrd
Bob
Wei Islands
Phnom Penh
Saigon
Tang
Break in Presbyterian Church split over Virgin birth debate
Delegates at the General Assembly in Ohio signaled a distinct break in the Presbyterian Church in the United States over liberal versus moderate positions on the literal Virgin birth. The Third Day of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Synod featured reports and an address by Dr. H. A. Hamon of Gettysburg College, with Frederick hosting sessions. Thomas G. Momler of the State Roads Commission pledged no delays to 13 year road plans, as Brunswick lines up ahead of Potomac River Bridge celebrations with the Board of Trade and State Road Commission coordinating the event.
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Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
Ohio
Evangelical Lutheran Church Synod
H. A. Hamon
Gettysburg College
Frederick
Thomas G. Momler
State Roads Commission
Brunswick
Potomac River
The
Board of Trade
State Road Con
Soviet defense output far outpaced early estimates says reassessment
The piece argues that McNamara era forecasts misread Soviet aims, noting Moscow shifted to massive offensive programs, achieved MIRVing and accuracy gains rapidly, mobilized vast funding and scientists, and sustained a rolling, well organized research effort. It calls for reevaluating U.S. defense priorities.
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McMadara
McNamara
Soviet Union
Moscow
Irm
Ussr
Local Almanac Oddities and Whimsy in Brewed Phrases
A quirky collection of old timey sayings and wordplay. The piece riffs on leftovers from feasts, quick generosity, and playful misprints. It notes a “highly placed source” as a humorous mis-spelling, and hints at evolving language with examples like two mailpersons forming a contradiction.
Quick Quiz Q A Trivia Card Footnote
Questions and answers cover baseball invention Abner Doubleday Panama Canal direction north south a US portion in Canada via Minnesota crossing water Alexander the Great's horse Bucephalus and ballet star Margot Fonteyne curtain calls tally 89 after Swan Lake with Rudolf Nureyev
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Abner Doubleday
Panama Canal
Alexander the Great
Bucephalus
Margot Fonteyne
Rudolf Nureyev
Frederick County Visitor Center Opens at Schifferstadt
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center has operated since early April at Schifferstadt with limited publicity due to delayed roadside signing. In 35 days it welcomed 864 visitors from 23 states and three countries, with hours noon to five daily and staff ready to provide maps, brochures, and directions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Schifferstadt
Maryland State Highway Administration
Frederick County
America
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