U N diplomats pledge food for Cambodians
United Nations diplomats meet to pledge food for millions of starving Cambodians as Phnom Penh opens the Mekong to Western shipments. The U.N. Children’s Fund and Red Cross seek 111 million dollars to supply 165000 tons of aid over six months for 2.5 million in extreme need, including 700000 children and the ill. Malaria dysentery and respiratory diseases are widespread, with only about 0 doctors available for 4 million people. 300 tons had been flown in since July in daily Bangkok airlifts.
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United Nations
Phnom Penh
Mekong
United States
U.N. Children’s Fund
International Committee of the Red Cross
Cambodia
Bangkok
Rotary Club hears plight of Southeast Asia refugees
Loc Le Chau spoke to the Frederick Rotary Club on Southeast Asia refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. He discussed U S sponsorship, refugee needs, and the goal of friendship between the United States and Southeast Asia, noting many seek survival and opportunity in a free country.
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Rotary Club
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Laos
Vietnam
U.S
Loc le Chau
Frederick
Saigon
France
Great Britain
United States
la Sorbonne
London School of Economics
Brookings Institute
Europe
Asia
U.N
Geneva
Lee le Chau
U. S
Mayor Young backs American Smokeout Day pledge drive
Mayor Ronald N. Young proclaims Thursday November 15 as the Great American Smokeout urging smokers nationwide to quit for one day. The event, backed by the American Cancer Society, aims to encourage permanent quitting, with pledge booths at Frederick Towne Mall, Francis Scott Key Mall, and outside Maryland National Bank on November 14 and 15 for participants to sign pledge cards or pledge to help a friend quit.
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Ronald N. Young
American Cancer Society
Frederick Towne
Francis Scott Key Mall
Maryland National Bank
Frederick County
Brunswick Veterans Day parade tops state for size and pageantry
Thousands gathered in Brunswick for the 47th annual Veterans Day ceremony featuring Senator Charles Mac Mathias and other officials. Grand Marshal A W Johnson, formerly of Brunswick High School, led the program as Robert Neal gave the keynote. Awards honored top groups across drum corps, bands, schools, floats, and youth organizations, with noted winners from North Virginia Patriots to Linganore High School and Pony clubs in multiple categories.
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Brunswick
Robert Neal
Maryland American Legion
Michael L.spaur
Town
Charles Mac Mathias
Charles E. Smith
Frederick County
A.W. Johnson
Association of American Railroads
North Virginia Patriots
North Hill Fife and Drum Corps of
York
Westminster
Rohrersville
South Carrol High School
Linganore High School
Middletown High School
Johnny Cake
Poolerville
Paw Paw
W.va
Caroline Denton American Legion Post
Benton
Williamsport Red Men
Waliamsport
Round House Square Dancers
Brunswick Ambulance Rescue Company
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
North Virgins Patrots
West Frederick Junior High Principal Improves After Surgery
William Lee Jr., principal of West Frederick Junior High School, Bill Lee, is reported in improved condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital following surgery last week.
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William 0. Lee Jr
West Frederick Junior High School
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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