Inauguration Plans Stir Montgomery County Politics
A Montgomery County inaugural for County Executive James P. Gleason and a seven-member Democratic County Council promises a lavish event at Indian Spring Country Club with 1,240 capacity, 8,500 invitations, and $10 per guest honorariums, amid a sharply divided government outlook and bipartisan fundraising notes. The program includes an official swearing-in, an honor guard, and a potential Marine Band performance, reflecting significant changes under the new charter and a contentious four-year period ahead.
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Montgomery County
Rockville
James P. Gleason
Sidney Kramer
Gleason
Howard M. Smith
Washington
United States Marine Band
Kramer
Montgomery
J. Robert Walsh
Indian Spring Country Club
Mr. Walsh
William S. Hepner Jr
Campus Humor Grows Up in Bostonia Tale
An article by Robert W. Minton in Boston University’s alumni magazine argues today’s college students prefer social and political satire to old fashioned humor. It notes persistent preoccupations like sex and mocks both eras’ jokes, concluding college humor was never truly carefree.
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Bostonia
Boston University
Robert W. Minton
Princeton Tiger
Boston U’s
Peace Embers In Mideast Spark Unease And Hope
The piece surveys shifting Middle East dynamics as Dayan signals possible talks and partial Sinai withdrawal while Meir softens preconditions. Assad’s junta hints at pragmatic talks, Egypt Libya and Sudan discuss union, and King Hussein may pursue quiet exchanges with Israel, offering cautious momentum amid lingering stalemate.
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Mideast
Suez
Cairo
Egypt
Israel
Syria
Jordan
Hussein
Moshe Dayan
Sinai
Golda Meir
Air Force
Hafez al-Assad
Libya
Sudan
Nasser
Fifth Annual Frederick Poultry Show Closes Tonight
From the Frederick County Poultry Association exhibition held in the armory since Tuesday, the event attracts visitors from near and far. Over 100 guests attended a reception at 228 South Market Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Breckenridge Shaw for Dr and Mrs Robert Shaw amid chrysanthemums and greenery installations.
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Frederick County Poultry Association
Armory
Hanover
Breckenridge Shaw
South Market Street
Robert Shaw
Roaring Winds, Flooding Hit City and County
November 24, 1950 reports describe 60 mph winds and heavy rain causing havoc to telephone and power lines. A cold wave followed, freezing temperatures. Christmas Open House set for Nov 29–Dec 1, Extension Services offices open 10:30 to 5. Police report detours on Liberty Road due to flood water at Israel's Creek and Unionville, with Route 17 closed at Ellerton after Middle Creek overflow.
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Extension Services
Liberty Road
Israel’s Creek
Unionville
Nature Of American Violence Historical Treatment
A historical perspective questions American self image as peace loving and examines how violence has shaped the nation. It outlines four factors behind violence: federal capitalism, racial and ethnic pluralism, affluence, and belief in equality. The piece notes violence often targeted groups rather than the state, with revolutions and civil wars as exceptions.
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America
United States
Graham
Johns Hopkins University
Amenéa
Paxton Boys
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
New Mexico
White Caps
Western Claims Clubs
Kentucky Tobacco Cooperations
Grangers
Greenbackers
Greencorn
Oklahoma
Farmer's Holiday Association
Nathaniel Bacon
Cesar Chavez
Know-Nothings
American Protective Association
White House
de Tocqueville
David M Potter
Robin Hood
James Brothers
Billy the Kid
Pretty Boy Floyd
John Dillinger
Bonnie and Clyde
Nurnberg
Deputy Writes To The People Of Frederick County
A letter from C P Jacobs Jr of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department defends the force’s training and service. He cites certified deputies, university training, community college programs, and a 1200-deputy figure, arguing local support remains strong and taxpayers already fund the group. He ends by praising working people and recalling service members overseas. Readers are urged to remember the 1200 law abiding citizens. The piece includes a second query from Homer G Hill seeking descendants of Christian Beard and Jonathan Beard for a family history.
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Frederick County
State Polie Academy
Howard County
University of Maryland
Community College
State Police Academy
FBT
Frederick City
Sheriff's Department
C. P. Jacobs
Christian Beard
Jonathan Beard
Peter
Philip
Daniel
Mary
Anna Margretha
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Minton
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Gypeél Ygpor
News-Post
George D. Wood
Beard
Homer G. Hill
Ramona Terrace
North Park Rockford, Ill
Newapar
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