New US 40 Route Opens Linking Frederick to Cumberland
Motorists traveling from Frederick to far Western Maryland will gain a new two to four lane section of US 40 between Hancock and Cumberland opening next Tuesday. The bypass replaces the old mountain road and reduces travel time as the state continues upgrading routes toward Interstate 70 completion. Residents have long awaited faster, safer travel and officials aim to accelerate I-70 work within two years.
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Balanced Economy Supports Planned vs Free Markets
A Department of Commerce report argues that a strictly planned economy risks inflexibility, while the United States steady redistribution shows growth through regional diversification. Employment rose 21 million since 1940, with the Far West expanding over 100 percent and other regions varying, shaping a more uniform, resilient national economy.
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Johnson faces independent House in a new majority
Johnson confronts a 296 to 139 Democratic edge in the House with many members wary of proposals. Freshmen in New York and California signal campaign plans, while historians compare to FDR's 1937-38 fight over court-packing and agency reorganization.
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Soviet Cuban missile presence sparks renewed U S concern
State Department notes Cuban sites are defensive yet risk U S air operations and potential clashes with the Soviet Union. Officials say Moscow still has a say in Cuba's military actions and may supply larger missiles in the future. The piece cites missile crisis fallout and Monroe Doctrine objections amid O A S condemnations.
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Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files 1914
Frederick County reports only three scarlet fever cases to Health Officer Dr. Ralph Browning. Farmers begin butchering as cooler weather arrives. Booths at the Thanksgiving bazaar feature Ox Fibre Brush Union Knitting Mills Economy Silo works. France and Britain warn Ecuador and Colombia over neutrality violations. Memorial Carillon marks Armistice Day in Frederick. Sugar shortage notes shipping cuts. Four Frederick City banks expect over $200,000 in Christmas savings, up 15 percent from 1943. Mrs. Richard P. Ross Jr. visits from West Point, Va. The Poor Man's Philosopher reflects on driving safety and random facts about hummingbirds and secrets. Quotable notables include Eleanor Roosevelt and lunar legends.
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Frederick Football Stadium Moves From McCurdy Field
The Frederick football program shifts to the Thomas Johnson High School stadium next year, leaving McCurdy Field after a long fight over funding and planning. A space age laboratory rivaled the project, driving a costly stalemate that halted Frederick High School’s stadium plans and left two local schools sharing the new field.
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