Controversy over sex education custody case in Mexico NY
A court in Mexico New York placed six Gracey children aged seven to fifteen in foster care after parents refused public school sex education. The piece critiques state authority over parental rights and contrasts past Supreme Court rulings on prayer and allegiance with compulsory sex education. It argues for reconsidering when the state may override religious convictions.
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New York
Mexico
Gerald Gracey
Gracey
Court of Mexico
N.Y
Supreme Court
America
It Doesn’t Add Up Graceys Fight Sex Education Rights
A pious Gracey couple defies state law on sex education, arguing parental rights and Vatican endorsed education, claiming the system violates religious freedom. The court order would place their children in public schools, separated from home, raising questions of law, justice, and state authority.
Farm Bureau backs farm youths military deferments
Frederick County Farm Bureau, the largest in Maryland with about 1,000 members, urges national policy to protect bonafide farm youth deferments. It cites rising farm labor needs and urbanization, warning only six percent of workers are in food production and urging continued deferments for those pursuing agriculture.
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Frederick County
Congress
Taneytown urged toward progress by renewed public spirit
The Carroll Record argues that welcoming new residents and ideas keeps Taneytown vibrant. It urges combining past achievements with modern planning to improve health, industry, stores, and sanitation, and to attract youths back from colleges to sustain growth.
Quotes and reactions from public figures span politics and society
Notable remarks include Peter Townsend on Princess Margaret and the public’s visibility, Vince Lombardi predicting grassroots leadership, Theodore Koskoff praising a fair trial in New Haven, and an Alabama official linking tax policy to private schooling amid integration. The variety highlights tensions and perspectives on race, education, and leadership.
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Theodore Koskoff
Lonnie McLucas
New Haven
Nixon seeks vote of confidence in midterm campaign
President Nixon appeals to voters in several states to back Republican senators and representatives, arguing for party control of Congress. The piece notes historical parallel with Wilson and Truman and discusses complexities of a president seeking support without a full all-out drive, plus regional and voter turnout dynamics.
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David Tawrence
Washington
Nixon
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Hou
Truman
House
Vicw
Niven
Mer
Agnew
Hyo Miajor
Issucs
Atiice
Sears
Strike's the Thing But Just Why
Automotive Industries has figures showing a prolonged strike could cost General Motors billions in lost sales. A one month strike costs $882 million, two months $1.4 billion, three months $2.1 billion. The losses ripple to autoworkers, salesmen, dealers, and suppliers while taxpayers help fund food stamps for striking workers. Industry observers question the purpose of strikes beyond bargaining power given wage and benefit limits.
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Automotive Industries Magazine
General Motors
United Autoworkers
Leonard Woodcock
Industry Week Magazine
Lesser of Evils President Nyerere warns on arms to South Africa
A TANZANIAN leader argues Western arms sales to South Africa threaten African stability and push nations toward communism. He cautions against weakening Pretoria through war or boycott, claiming a strong South Africa aids black Africans and counters Soviet influence.
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Julius Nyerere
Tanzania
South Africa
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Africa
Hood College recital by Hawes Hill and Birely
A Hood College program features soprano Mrs. A Woodbury Hawes reader Miss Louise Hill and accompanist Miss M Rose Birely from the college music faculty. The event follows a Board of Directors committee meeting with the State Roads Commission on turning over the Frederick and Woodsboro Turnpike, with reports that $30,000 was offered for the 2.5 mile road.
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Hood College
A. Woodbury Hawes
Louise Hill
M. Rose Birely
Seminary Hall
Frederick and Woodsboro
State Roads Commission
Marshall Frederick Seeks Parking Lot Plan near East Fourth Street
The businessman aims to begin within 60 days on developing a rear parking lot for autos on East Fourth Street, a project city officials support to expand parking areas. A tire blowout caused a tractor trailer to overturn at the Snack Bar driveway on Routes 40 and HLA, estimated loss $3,300. the driver was uninjured and the trailer held loose parcels.
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Marshall Frederick
East Fourth Street
Routes 40
Hla
United Nations facts and a nostalgia on pace of life
Joe Eisenhauer reflects on the UN Charter and its origins, noting key dates such as the UNCIO conference in San Francisco in 1945 and the 1945 entry into force. He then contrasts past daily routines with modern speed, lamenting hurried living and celebrating slower, neighborly times and simpler chores.
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United Nations
United Nations Conference of International Organization
UNCIO
San Francisco
California
Poland
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Frederick, Maryland
Empire State of
Taneytown
Carroll Record
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Royal Air Force
England
Vince Lombardi
NEA
Murray Olderman
Alabama
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
the News-Post
Joe Eisenhauer
East River
New York City
Berrys World
Junior
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