Public libraries face funding crisis near Gettysburg
Gettysburg Public Library shuts down hours from 1 to 5 P.M. and cuts bookmobile runs to monthly amid financing battles. Trustees warn of possible complete closure unless extra funds, including a $7,000 restoration, are found as county officials reject aid. The piece warns Frederick County’s library system also risks decline without public pressure and renewed support.
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Frederick County
C. Burr
Board of Trustees
Adams County
Gettysburg
Board of County Commissioners
People’s University
Adams County Board of Commissioners
Board of Library Trustees
C. Burr Arts Library
Frederick County Library System
Airlines In Tailspin As 1970 Brings Financial Strain
Airlines face heavy losses as passenger and freight demand stalls in 1970. Big carriers expanded with costly jets like the Boeing 711, borrowed heavily, and now face declining traffic, rising debt, and possible mergers or bankruptcies.
Quotes on self control and patience from religious and literary figures
A compact collection of quotes on self control patience humility and duty. It cites B C Forbes John 13 John Billings Timothy 3:1 Robert Louis Stevenson Job Romans Horace Bushnell Galatians and AJ Cronin, weaving religious and literary wisdom on leadership conduct and personal character.
Youth unrest and demonstrations in 1970 letter response
Allen O’Hara of Frederick Maryland argues in defense of youth and free expression while critiquing the Our World piece. He questions long hair stereotypes, praises peaceful traditions, recalls Kent State, and warns that future conditions could deteriorate into a form of hell if society fails to address unrest.
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United States of America
Kent
National Guardsmen
Hell
Quick Quiz: Facts From History and Space Age Dates
A compact trivia card quoting origins of lb from libra, the last living ex-president period tied to Hoover and Coolidge, Eisenhower meaning, birds without teeth and gizzard grinding, two presidents nominated in church conventions in Baltimore, Explorer I as Space Age start, and strap use on early football uniforms for pulling ball carriers toward the goal.
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United States
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
U.S
Martin van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Baltimore
De Gaulle on Quebec and Canada’s nationalist challenge
Commentator notes De Gaulle warned Kennedy on nationalist awakenings and later fueling Quebec separatism with Vive le Quebec Libre. It analyzes bilingual tension, English minority in Quebec, the Royal Commission findings, and Trudeau’s hard line amid terrorism as Canada confronts systemic nationalism and calls for inclusive reforms.
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Charles de Gaulie
John F. Kennedy
de Gaulle
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Paris
Ottawa
Royal
Lester Pearson
Pierre Trudeau
Wilfrid Laurier
Louis St. Laurent
Trudeau
United States
Opening of Maryland Sunday School Convention in Frederick
On November 7 1920 the Maryland Sunday School Association begins its annual convention in Frederick with sessions at the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Catoctin Club held its fifth annual banquet at Wayside Inn after a business meeting at Central Trust Building. The Freak Election bets this year are fewer but still provide amusement until Christmas Day.
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Maryland Sunday School Association
Frederick
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Catoctin Club
Wayside Inn
Central Trust Building
Republicans Near Sweep In County Elections 1950
The News-Post reports unofficial results from 41 of 66 precincts showing Republicans winning key county offices. GOP leads likely to capture State's Attorney and State Senate seats and possibly control Board of County Commissioners and House of Delegates. In Clarksburg, a street light installation will be celebrated Saturday from 3 to 9 PM after Potomac Edison assures readiness.
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GOP
Board of County Commissioners
House of Delegates
Clakksburg
Potomac Edison Company
Youth Appreciation Week and Moral Voices
A local column reflects on youth as a positive force amid juvenile crime coverage. It celebrates Youth Appreciation Week November 9 to 15, proclaimed by Mayor Magaha and sponsored by Optimist Clubs, urging recognition of wholesome, community-minded youths and urging parental discipline and moral guidance. The piece quotes General Omar Bradley on wartime ethics and ends with a humorous prayer anecdote about a child’s prayer.
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E. Paul Magaha
Omar Bradley
Army
Bradley
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John Billings
Ife
Robert Lous Stevenson
Job
A J. Cronin
Horace Bushnell
Jesus Christ
George Washington
Allen O'Hara
Frederick, Md
Cape Canaveral
Cape Kennedy
Dr. Trudeau
Don Graff
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Joe Eisenhauer
Oscar Wilde
Mom
Dad
Grandma
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