Fire Prevention Week urges safer homes for children
Frederick City and County volunteer fire companies mark Fire Prevention Week and the centennial of the Great Chicago Fire with a campaign stressing child safety. Firemen cite that many young children die or are injured in fires and urge parents to never leave children unattended, to plan two escape routes per room, and to ensure babysitters are trained for fire emergencies.
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Frederick City
Chicago
Frederick
United States
National Fire Protection Association
Fire Department
Frederick County
No Comparison Between Khrushchev and Black
The piece contrasts Nikita Khrushchev and Hugo Black, noting their different governing cultures and legacies. It argues Khrushchev held total power in the Soviet system while Black shaped U S law and liberty, and that Black’s influence endured beyond his death while Khrushchev’s did not.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Hugo Black
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Black
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Soviet Empire
Communist Party
Russia
Good Old Days Reflect on How Change Is Not Progress
A reflective piece lists contrasts between bygone norms and modern views. It recalls door openness, church sermons, clear gender roles, and rugged patriotism. It notes the persistence of pride, low expectations for welfare, and the ideal of a trustworthy man’s word.
Great Stone Face at Cannon Mountain Threatened by Wind
Seismologists after a two year study warn wind vibrations under turnbuckles threaten the Great Stone Face on Cannon Mountain New Hampshire. Quarries blasts earthquakes and nuclear blasts pose lesser risks, with wind the principal danger to stability.
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Cannon Mountain
New Hampshire
Franconia Notch
Seismologiste
No fault auto insurance faces powerful industry lobby
Washington reports a broad lobbying push by insurers lawyers and adjusters to block a national no fault system. Advocates say premiums rise by lawsuits would fall and claims speed up while critics warn state by state adoption undermines the concept. Massachusetts shows an 18 percent auto premium drop under a limited no fault plan.
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Washington
Insurance
White House
Kemper Insurance Group
Allstate
State Farm Mutual
Liberty Mutual
Firemen’s Fund and Insurance Company of North America
Nixon
Massachusetts
No-Fault Insurance Debate and Saint Joseph College Letter
A letter from Mrs Wallis Ryan of Continuing Saint Joseph College critiques a News article and details a failed charter transfer plan. The piece also covers widespread no fault insurance opposition led by trial lawyers, with quotes from ATLA president Marvin Lewis and references to groups like LIFT and ADOPT and to critics in numerous states.
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Saint Joseph College
Continuing Saint Joseph College, Inc
Post
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph College
Mount St. Mary's College
Margaret Dougherty
Saint Joseph's
Alunning, Friends and Foundations
Mount Saint Mary's College
Walli Ryan
Sister Margaret
Ring the College
Mathias
Senate hearings explore freedom of the press and government reach
The Constitutional Rights subcommittee opens hearings on press freedom and government control. Officials discuss Pentagon Papers debates, injunctions, and whether editors should publish stolen classified materials while protecting national security. Debate references FCC licensing and historical censorship practices.
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Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Senate
America
Pentagon
Fentagon
Herbert G. Klein
Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
White House
Ziegler
Agnew
Attica
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Department of Justice
Washington
Fifty Years Ago and Fifty-One Years Ago Highlights
A 1921 report details funds for Frederick's proposed $900000 hotel with a $310000 goal and optimism to exceed by $50000. It covers a 1921 soccer league opening among Frederick Brunswick Middletown and Thurmont high schools with a scoreless tie and a Brunswick win. It notes a 1921 meeting at Winchester Hall forming the northern district of the State Federation of Women's Clubs with dozens of representatives from multiple counties. A 1951 item reports U S Senator Wayne Morse visiting the Great Frederick Fair where his daughters Judith and Amy won poultry championships. County officials consider purchasing voting machines amid financial concerns. Forecasters predict the warmest October in ten years with possible showers and a 92 degree high, the first 90s in October since 1941.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Brunswick
Middletown
Thurmont
Allegany
Washington
Carroll
Winchester Hall
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ater
U.S
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Frederick Fair
Morse
Judith
Amy
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Frederick, Maryland
Edward R. Harriman
Henry van Dyke
Wakington
ST. Aqseph Group
Robert H. Joost
American Trial Lawyers Association
Joost
ATLA
LIFT
Texas
ADOPT
Ohio
el. Paso
Tex
Trial Lawyers
Nashville
New York City
Citizens Against No
Irv Spivack
Marvin Lewis
Lewis
American Insurance Association
Washington Today
By David Lawrence
Congress
News-Post
New City
Board of Election Supervisory
Berry's
Ay Nea, Inc
Europe
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