Students and the conscience of society in turbulent times
Burton C. Hollowell argues that contemporary students, born after World War III, feel a heightened awareness of life quality and justice. They challenge hypocrisy, demand swift action on major issues, and balance idealism with concern for education, media influence, and societal opportunity.
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Durin
Sears
Tata
Kapd Chan
Acoord
Grustrae Frond
Securu
Tadas
Mexico Hosts World at XEA Olympiad Inspires Frede rick Readers
A letter from Alfredo Santos, president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce at Clidadk, conveyed through Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, praises Mexico for hosting the XIA Olympiad. The message highlights peaceful competition, hospitality, and unity, describing the Games as a testament to democracy, cordiality, and solidarity amid global spectators.
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Prederiel Avia
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
James W. Freeman
Alfredo Santos
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
Clidadk
Olmpic Gans
Atletico
Respectul
Medea
National
Allee
Freedom as the absence of government laws and liberty
An editorial disputes the ideal of total freedom, arguing absolute liberty is an illusion. It notes daily life is bound by countless rules, yet insists some moral responsibility remains. Also cited are rising college enrollments, a shift in mass education, and the costly issue of junked cars cluttering streets.
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Mayortts
Stuart Christe
Isae Mystenyers
Allas
Christie
Mann Hitoers Association
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Foe Ree
Stanford students test nontraditional polls in 1960s campaign
Unobtrusive methods used by Stanford GSB students included bumper sticker counts letters to the editor and even placing lust letters near mailboxes to gauge Nixon versus Humphrey support. Water pressure in communities measured TV avoidance during broadcasts to infer voter sentiment, offering mixed reliability compared with traditional polls.
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Stanford Graduate School of Business
Nixon
Humphrey
Snoopy
Tod
Great Mystery Over Hohenzollern's Holland Stay
The article notes ongoing speculation about where William Hohenzollern, the former German emperor, is residing in Holland with three Bentinck family seats named as possible refuges. It also reports the first day of local war relief canvassing in the United War Work campaign, highlighting $4,237 in cash subscriptions and pledges, with Jefferson County leading over the top at $3,978 and total reporting at $8,215. In military news, Provost Marshal General Crowder issues a surprise order that men aged 37 to 45 may be excused from the draft even if they have passed physicals and questionnaires.
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Holland
William Hohenzollern
Bentinck
United War Work
Jefferson
Crowder
Secretary of War
Ideki Tojo Sentenced To Hang In 1948 Verdict
Twenty years ago the News-Post notes Ideki Tojo was sentenced to hang as head of Japan's military clique that brought conquest and chaos to East Asia. A longshoremen strike threatened to paralyze a large segment of the shipping industry, with effects not felt until Monday. In fast soccer, Middletown tied Frederick 2 1 and Williamsport beat New Windsor 1 0 to affect standings.
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Ideki Tojo
East Asia
Middletown
Frederick
Williamsport
Maryland
Nixon Victory Shapes a Narrow Electoral Victory
Washington dispatch analyzes Nixon's 299 electoral votes amid a fractured nation. It notes a strong edge in border and Far West states, a Democratic House, and potential cross‑party coalitions shaping the new Congress. It compares to Wilson's 1916 context and the lingering uncertainty of election night.
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Wallace
Johnson
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Congress of
Democrats
South
East
Middle West
West
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Massachusetts
Texas
New Jersey
Far West
Delaware
Ohio
New Hampshire
Vermont
Wilson
Mississippi
Hughes
Joseph PB
Lumulty
Tumulty
California
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
North
South Carolina
Gangs Disrupt Aid and Chaos Reported in Red Ching Areas
Fragmented text describes gangs causing widespread disorder, disrupting aid to Hanoi related documents, and targeting civilians. It notes unrest across major cities including Canton and Shawhar, with attacks by Red Guard factions, theft, and threats to public transportation. Report mentions broader implications for regional stability and confidence in wartime efforts.
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Red Ching
Omateriel
Malifars
Vietrai Geadtes
Trent
Stings Labs Spears
Ainisser
Shawhar Pegon
Canton
Canntes
Puolis Security
Ny Canton
Heechee
Tae Drone
Red Guard
Red China
Manel
Manas
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Garland Go Parker
News-Post
Washington Today
By David Lawrence
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Hanoi
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