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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
3
The Frederick Maryland newspaper page dated Tuesday November 12 1968 lists price details and subscriptions for The Aedes News. It notes association with the Associated Press and identifies the paper as published in Frederick Maryland with standard mailing and carrier rates.
The editorial argues the US must present a single front on Vietnam peace, warning that halting bombing without real negotiations risks prolonging the war. It notes Thieu’s refusal to join Paris talks, the NLF issue, and the need for a coalition path or a stable settlement before Nixon takes office.
Congress appropriated 900000 for the transition to the next president and vice president. Funds cover incoming and outgoing administrations, with 375000 each for ongoing and incoming offices, plus 75000 for the vice presidential pair. An outgoing administration prepares offices in the Executive Office Building. The 1964 transition act aims for a smooth handover and faithful governance. The winner’s team will move in within days of the election verdict.
An unsigned letter to the editor about activities at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School has been received. Letters to the editor are not published unless writers’ names are included and names may be withheld upon request.
A reader reports surprising Christmas tree displays near the Shopping Center along U.S. 15 that looked like a mirage. The writer asks local citizens to consider the sight and share thoughts.
NEA Washington correspondent Bruce Biossat discusses how many constitutional clauses are general and require interpretation by courts and lawmakers. He argues there is no strict construction and cites examples like general welfare and rules for government, noting risk of selective reading and legislative overreach. The piece includes letters from Dennis E Black of Thurmont and Florence Poor of Frederick criticizing promotions tied to religious holidays.
Yesterday President Wilson read the armistice terms to Congress amid excitement. Reports detail campus vaccination refusals at Myersville public school and a News extra on Kaiser Wilhelm’s resignation. Also notes harvest yields, a fatal Route 240 accident near Urbana, and Frederick High School girls field hockey winning the Class A State title 5 to 2 over Annapolis.
The piece outlines President elect Nixon’s likely approach including forming 20 to 30 research task forces, seeking expert advice, and reserving final veto power. It notes aims on Vietnam policy, possible trips abroad only if Johnson requests, and a push to curb foreign military presence while strengthening alliances.
The piece argues the 1968 election shows the Electoral College may distort the popular will and urges Congress to pursue a constitutional amendment to abolish or reform the system. It notes the risk of an electoral limbo and emphasizes broad public acceptance of a direct popular vote.
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