Deaf Ears On Campuses Urges President to Heal Unrest
The Commission on Campus Unrest calls on the President to use moral leadership to prevent further violence in colleges. It urges more inclusive appeals from the administration and reduced vilification of students while noting some radicals reject dialogue. The piece argues words won’t bridge the divide with extremists, citing campus bombings and ROTC protests as proof.
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Commission On
Commission
Spiro Agnew
University of Wisconsin
Army Mathematics Research Center
Case Western Reserve University
U. S
Middle East
ROTC
Commissions controversy and Florida Social Security lead story
The article discusses the Commissions on Obscenity and Violence facing publication debates and Nixon era politics, noting how commissions proliferate and can delay action. It highlights Florida's Social Security growth with 1.1 million beneficiaries and $1.1 billion in annual outlays, then mentions campus unrest and a proposed Wisconsin plan charging students $100 per semester to fund insurance against property damage, with $90 kept locally and $10 funneled statewide.
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Florida
Orlando
Fla
Evening Star
University of Wisconsin Law School
Spencer L. Kimball
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Kimball
Byrd Independent bid stirs Virginia Senate race
The Virginia Senate race centers on Harry Flood Byrd Jr. running as an Independent after leaving the Democratic Party. Support comes from former Democratic governors and lawmakers, while Nixon’s White House efforts to gain seven Senate seats face long odds. Byrd’s stance appeals to conservative voters amid party defections and primary apathy.
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Paula. Haley
Spiro Agnew
White House
Richard Nixon
United States Senate
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alf Landon
Nixon
Senate
House of Representatives
GOP
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd Jr
Wisconsin
Robert F LaFollette Sr
Byrd
Harry Flood Byrd Sr
Holton
David Dwight Eisenhower
Richmond
Washington
United States
Capitol Hill
Frederick
Charles McC Mathias Jr
Senator Byrd
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Miles E. Godwin Jr
Byrds
Democratic State Committee
Winchester
Republian
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Robert M. LaFollette Sr
South Carolina
John C. Calhoun
Harry Flood Byrder
Fredericktown Poem by Victoria Kreh in Letters Page
A returning Frederick writer encloses a poem about Fredericktown and lines praising the town. Several letters commend 4 H Queen Mary Margaret Stull and discuss local politics and community concerns. An additional poem titled Red Carpet by Naomi Ropp is printed, along with miscellaneous notes and humorous quips.
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Mary Margaret Stull
Frederick County
Miss Stull
City approves Cornell bid for lighting overhaul in 1920
At a special meeting of the mayor and aldermen all present except one voted to accept the G. W. Cornell Co. bid of 41400 for a city lighting system revision. State Tax Commission reports higher local business stock than license filings. Roads Commission notes rising costs and rejects several small bids, trimming two mile Tramsville Road project from 109060 estimate.
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G. W. Cornell Co
Pittsburgh
Frederick
State Tax Commission
Court House
State Roads Commission
Tramsville
Irish Horan thrill show closes 88th Frederick fair
A late arriving crowd filled the Frederick Fairgrounds for the final day of the 88th exhibition with afternoon and night shows. Jacob Goldberg takes legal title to the Imperial Theater Brunswick and his son Herbert will be general manager and vice president. The Red Feather Will sign the Community Chest drive as volunteers prepare a three week campaign for $32,015.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
Imperial Theater
Brunswick
Jacob Goldberg
Herbert B. Goldberg
Goldberg
Frederick Iron and Steel
Brunswick Movie House
Frederick
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Hoover Commission On Congressional Reform
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Johnson
Kerner
Rosie
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Miami
Thee
Victoria Kreh
Stull
Carol A. Pelton
Winchester Hall
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick Fair
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Red Carpet
Army
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Marines
Navy
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Naomi Ropp
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