New Perspective on States Power and Federal Balance
Former North Carolina governor Terry Sanford argues that state responsibility declined as federal power rose over the past decades. He proposes an Institute of the States to review duties, spur reform, and enhance state relevance within the federal system, funded by state and private sources and led by governors and local officials.
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Terry Sanford
North Carolina
Washington
Sanford
Boston
National Municipal League
Institute of States
Church giving remains strong in United States and Canada
A Nation Council of Churches survey shows $3.3 billion donated to 44 Protestant denominations across the United States and Canada last year, a per capita $77.70, up from $72 in 1964. Catholic and Orthodox estimates push total Christian giving beyond $55 billion, all voluntary.
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United States
Canada
National Council of Churches
Pick Pocket Robs Serviceman a Christmas Crime
A letter to the editor from a young reader condemns a wallet theft from a serviceman in a department store. The writer, aged 18, vents anger at the thief for stealing papers and money and notes the betrayal by a fellow countryman during the holiday season.
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Hutts
Letters and heritage rail tour end season at Rockhill
A mix of letters on money and morals plus news from East Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace Pennsylvania. The sheltering group reports a season end overview, open electric car operation, banquet, color movie entertainment, and plans for reopening a 33 mile heritage line with public facilities at Robertsdale. Contact C Roy Wilburn for details.
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Hnstoric Rathseay Group
Sir
East Broad Top Railroad
Rock
C. Roy Wilburn
Rocky Mountains
Robertsdale
Sherman G. Hook
Andover
Wilkesbarre
What I Want for Christmas From the Front Lines
Ray Cromley writes from South Vietnam on Christmas. Soldiers face floods, VC danger, and the aim to build a better future through acts of care. They give of themselves in teaching, medicine, and aid, finding meaning in helping a people strive for freedom and a brighter life. Jesus’ call to lay down life for friends echoes in their sacrifice.
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Jesus
Manger
South Viet Nam
Field of 40 Will Compete in Marathon Race Start
Yesterday November 26 1916 a field of 40 will compete in the News Post Marathon starting in front of the newspaper office and running a 12 mile course. Scout Commissioner Page is laying out the area for next week's race. Maryland School for the Deaf entrants include Howard Hood Norfolk Kirby Percy Hyde Louis Drinks William Harding George Dells and George Johnson. YMCA entrants are Charles Mullican and Company A State Guard entries are Rufus L Oden Harry Bell Harry Showe and George Pierce. From Boys' High School are James Waters Jesse Ramsburg Otto Reimuth John Clark Walter Stull and Ralph Kline. New Market entries include Gilbert Murphy Alf en Nicodemus Ralph Falconer and Hanford Hopkins. Thurmont entrants are Roy English John Creager and George Hoover. Dr Bernard C Thomas is examining physician. ST MARYS CHAPTER HELD A Christmas sale raising 113 for charity with workers listed.
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News - Post
Pagé
Maryland School For the Deaf
Howard Hood
Norfolk Kirby
Percy Hyde
Louis Drinks
William Harding
George Dells
George Johnson
YMCA
Charles Mullican
Company A
State Guard
Rufus L. Oden
Harry Bell
Harry Showe
George Pierce
James Waters
Jesse Ramsburg
Otto Reinmuth
John Clark
Walter Stull
Ralph Kline
Gilbert Murphy
Alfen Nicodemus
Ralph Falconer
Hanford Hopkins
Thurmont
Roy English
John Creager
George Hoover
Bernard C. Thomas
Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
Twenty years ago Frederick County saw an arid vote, with total costs reported at 4467.38 for newspaper ads and poll workers. Major donors ranged up to 500 dollars, with Frederick City gifts nearing two thousand dollars and Buckeystown leading county donors at 100 dollars each. A Frederick County Christian Youth Council formed at the YMCA, listing Dorothea Ranch as chair and Austin Younkins as president.
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Frederick County
R. Rush Lewis
Joseph D. Lewis
Frederick
Rush Lewis
John Hendrickson
Holmes D. Baker
Frederick City
Buckeystown
Middletown
Jefferson
Tuscarora
Braddock Heights
William G
John H. Baker
Emory L. Coblentz
YMCA
Dorothea Ranch
Austin Younkins
Feagaville Lutheran Church
Kenneth Hoover
The
Evangelical Reformed Church
Ernestine Wenner
Brunswick Episcopal
Doris Wachter
Frederick Lutheran Parish
Morris Zumbrun
Jefferson Lutheran Church
Meredith Lewis
Asbury Methodist Church
Frederick County United Appeal report urges action now
The Voluntary social service group laments a $17,000 shortfall after a two week extension of the United Appeal and warns that budgets of 14 agencies will be cut, reducing help for families, orphans, and the poor. Citizens are urged to donate at United Appeal Headquarters and join others who've already given.
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United Appeal
Frederick County
Salvation Army
S. Market St
Frederick
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News-Post
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Douglas Houff
F. C. Norwood
Nannie Turner
Mary Sellman
Kate Johnston
R. E. Town
R. E. Delaplaine
Aaron R. Anders
T. W. Ordeman
Charles Castle
C. O. Keedy
E. T. Bready
Thomas Ashley
Joe Eisenhauer
the United Appeal
Earth
Voluntary Social Service
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