96 years of service The News marks its long heritage
The Frederick News recalls its founding by William T Delaplaine in 1883 and the 1916 merger with the Frederick Post as it celebrates 96 years of serving readers. The piece stresses press freedom, First Amendment rights, and the duty to inform the public, citing leaders and national figures on the importance of a free press.
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News
William T Delaplaine
Frederick
Frederick Post
News- Post
Warren H. Phillips
Wall Street Journal
Jimmy Carter
Arthur A. Link
North Dakota
U.S
Free America
Pope John Paul II praised for timely, compassionate message
Burkittsville resident Dan Rupli lauds Pope John Paul II during his 1979 visit to America. He commends the pontiff for urging nuclear arms slowdown, aid for the poor, and respect for individual rights as needed leadership in a troubled world.
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John Paul II
America
Newsprint Shortage Forces Shorter Daily Editions
Nationwide paper supply tightens as suppliers cut deliveries and demand outpaces production. The newspaper must conserve to continue publishing, prompting reader patience and adjusted daily editions.
Carter Aides Face Human Rights And Coca Cola Ties
Washington columnist notes Carter pushes human rights while allies like Coca Cola backs his politics. It cites Rep. Don Pease accusing Coca Cola Guatemala violence and corporate complicity, urging action that White House has not shown.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Coca-Cola Co
White House
Coke
Guatemala
Don Pease
Ohio
Presbyterian Church Delegates Lead Catonsville Conference
The Presbyterian Church sent 11 delegates to a two day Catonsville conference led by the Department of Evangelism of the Baltimore Presbytery. It was the largest attendance outside Catonsville, with Frederick the farthest west church present. Delegates included Rev Dr and Mrs Charles E Wehler, S Elmer Brown, D C Aldridge, Minor Simpson, and several Mrs. attendees. Commander William Eyler of the Francis Scott Key Post 11 accepted a $1200 check from William Burall of the Maryland State Baseball League for the Legion toy fund raised at an All Star benefit ballgame. Burall credited local merchants for support and acknowledged others who aided the project. Tend to your knitting and the cat will make off with the yarn ball.
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Presbyterian Church
Catonsville
Department of Evangelism
Presbytery
Baltimore
Frederick
Charles E. Wehler
S. Elmer Brown
D.C. Aldridge
Minor Simpson
Hugh Dean
W. T. Mathews
Elmer Brown
William Eyler
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
William Burall
Maryland State Baseball League
Legion
Burall
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Dan Rupli
Burkittsville, Md
Watkins-Burdette Motor Co. Inc
Dodge Cars
Chrysler
Watkins-Burdette Motor Co, Inc
Dodge
Rosemont Ave
Metro
Jack Anderson
Rep
Pease
Sealy
Aleek
Olver
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Cleep Coq
Full Co. Pc
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