Cancer Bill Progress Not in Many Generations
A Frederick Maryland report notes the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee moves a compromise plan on the National Cancer Institute expanding powers and potential funding. President Nixon aims to use Fort Detrick as part of the cancer effort while NIH supervision remains. The bill would grant the NCI direct budget reporting to the President and a three year 1.6 billion dollar budget. It cites the NCI director warning no guaranteed near-term cure and stresses ongoing research across multiple sites. The article highlights Frederick County’s role in the national cancer effort and public support for the project.
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Frederick County
House of Representatives
National Cancer Institute
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House Law Committee
Nixon
Bethesda
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Fort Detrick
Army
Congress
Mr. Nixon
Fort Detrick Laboratories
National Science Institutes
Sence
Nationa Institutes of Health
Senate
NIH
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
Washington
World Firms and Exploitation in Global Trade Debate
An AFL-CIO Viewpoint argues multinational corporations expand through instant global communication and integrated production, challenging traditional trade theory. It cites a Canada US firm with 65,000 workers across 14 countries and notes wage gaps, fears of American job competition, and a push toward international cooperation that could raise living standards and ease trade conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Marxist Review
Industrial Union Department
Afl-Cio
Prague
Philip Bart
United States
Barth
Bart
England
Notable sayings and religious quotes attributed to historical figures
A collection of devotional lines and quotes from figures including Arthur Wellesley and biblical passages. The note urges discretion, faith, and courage, highlighting reliance on divine protection and steadfast speech despite imprisonment or fear.
Den Mother’s Challenge to Scout Parents and Helpers
A den mother defends her limited time as a volunteer and urges parents to engage in scouting. She cites lack of parent participation, unused books, and long paper drives by a few, noting benefits fund all scouts. The section lists season activities from October through December.
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Westminster
Justin
Vindobona
St. Valentines
Hammerick
Keeping Troops in Europe Best Deal Says Brookings Expert
Bruce Biossat reports Brookings Institution analysis argues keeping 300,000 U.S. troops in Europe is more budget efficient than rapid homeward redeployments. Fried cites similar costs for force plans and warns large one time moves could total hundreds of millions, while total savings tops only a few hundred million annually.
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Washington
Nea
U.S
Europe
Senate
Mike Mansfield
George McGovern
South Dakota
Brookings Institution
Fried
NATO
United States
Murope
ASM
THY CADET FOOTBALL AT WINCHESTER BIG GAME REPORT
A Virginia high school team travels to Winchester for the season’s biggest game. The local gridiron squad trained hard all week and aims to perform well against strong opponents.
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Winchester
Othe
Cable TV Growth Promises Big Change Ahead
Cable television expands from 70 systems in 1952 to nearly six million subscribers nationwide, with experts envisioning a wired city offering two way communication. Educators and officials foresee classrooms, libraries, and public services delivered by multi channel cable networks.
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CATV
William I. Knox
Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Scientific American
United States
San Diego
Akron
Knox
Paul B. Salmon
American Association of School Administrators
New England
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J. A. Williamson
Jack
North Bente Street
Porth Street
Maryland School For the Deaf
Donald J. Riew
Ernatinus Bjorlee
Bjorlee
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Herbert Sperry
Knoxville
George Crouse
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