French windfall drain from Vietnam war to France
Senator Vance Hartke reports that U S dollars spent in Southeast Asia largely return to France via a dollar drain, with the Treasury confirming some flow. He estimates about one third of the $12 billion monthly Vietnam budget reaches France and urges switching to scrip for military pay to curb the drain.
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Vance Hartke
Indiana
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Viet Nam
France
Hartke
Southeast Asia
U.S. Treasury
Britain
Germany
East and West Russia and the illusion of freedom
A traveler report criticizes the Soviet system. It contrasts material gains with political repression, noting an invisible emotional wall and limited personal freedom. The account cites a Moscow airport delay and a collective farm manager who cannot authorize decisions, arguing ideological control hinders genuine choice.
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Russia
America
Soviet Union
James V. Hauser
Iowa Grain and Feed Association
Hauser
Moscow
Secrecy in Vietnam Debate Distresses Public
The piece argues Johnson era secrecy harms public trust by tightly controlling wartime information. It urges open debate before action, noting past democracies built support through transparent discussion and fears reluctance to share the reasoning behind decisions undermines confidence in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Pentagon
State Department
U.S
Viet Nam
Congress
United States
Berry's World Concert Drive Nets Record Memberships
A civic group high on achievement credits supporters for a concert drive that doubled memberships and filled the venue. The column thanks subscribing members volunteers and local firms for promoting a fifty percent rise in memberships and sustaining a professional concert series in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Community Concerts supporters praise media role and openings
Letters praise publicity from newspapers and radio for Community Concerts at Governor Johnson High School. Enrollment is first come, first served and limited by seating. waiting list given priority next year. Officers thank contributors and note 30 years of local effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnson
Frederick’s taxi ban on West Patrick street takes effect
Twenty years ago on October 1 1946 Frederick city enacted a taxi and parking regulation to ease congestion. Taxicabs must operate from the South Court street stand and West Patrick street parking between Market and Court streets is banned except for loading and unloading. Nearby Boy Scouts from the Francis Scott Key District attended the Fall Camporee at Holmes D. Baker Memorial Camp Braddock Heights. The event started Friday evening with a self prepared supper and games followed by a star study session led by J Douglas Weddle.
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Frederick
West Patrick Street
South Court Street
Market
Court Streets
Francis Scott Key
Holmes D. Baker Memorial Camp
Braddock Heights
J. Douglas Weddle
Joe Eisenhauer's Notebook Reflections
A brief entry notes life as a one pass through the world with a call to do good deeds now, lest the chance pass forever. The author urges action and purpose in the present moment.
Frederick Fair an enduring Frederick County institution
Dating back 145 years the Frederick County Agricultural Society began as an 1821 effort to unify farmers and improve methods. The fair, first held in 1822, weathered Civil War suspensions and two world wars and continues today under leaders Frank N. Stauffer and colleagues guiding a long historic chain of prominence in local agriculture.
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Frederick
Frederick County
William P. Farquhar
Jesse Slingluff
Joshua Nemaplaine
William Marsel
Henry Willis
Thomas Shaw
George Creager
Monocacy Bridge
Frederick City
Farmers Club
Gideon Bantz
Ezra Houck
S. H. O'Neal
E. B. Baltzell
Agricultural Club of
Farmer’s Club
Lewis Kemp
Christian Steiner
Charles E. Trail
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Agricultural Club
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Kemp
Outerbridge Horsey
O'Neal
Valentine Adams
Christian Thomas
Cortellius Staley
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Staley
Edward Shriver
Edward Buckey
Lewis M. Thomas
William Mahony
Frank N. Stauffer
A. Irvin Renn
Wade F. Hursey
J. Kenneth Kefauver
Horace M. Alexander
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Berry's
NEA
Donald E. Leatherman
Frederick Community Concert Association
Mahoney
George P. Mahoney
RFD
Piversville, Md
Newsra
St. John’s Council
Knights of Columbus
H. F. Burkhart
Jos. L. Heuff
John M. Wilson
Geo C. Doll
Thomas J. Russell
Harry
Y.M.C.A
Soldier Boys
Joe Eisenhauer
Frederick Fair
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