Frederick MD Conservatives, Byron, and the Sixth District
The Sixth District has long been conservative with residents seeking a local liaison to Washington. The Baltimore Sun reported growing Democratic dissatisfaction with Rep. Goodloe Byron's votes, noting he leans conservative and often aligns with Republicans. Byron defends his stance as reflecting constituent wishes while living in Frederick and maintaining district ties.
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John Foley
Montgomery County
Foley
U.S
Maryland
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
J. Glenn Beall Jr
J. Glenn Beall Sr
Baltimore Sun
Goodloe E. Byron
Sunpapers
Democratic House
Byron
Frederick
Goodloe
Tom Slater
House
Beall
Americans For Democratic Action
Lawrence J. Hogan
Prince Georges County
Paul Sarbanes
Baltimore
Mathias
Veterans Day Phase I marks new holiday timing shift
National observance introduces Veterans Day on the fourth Monday in October to create longer weekends while local groups keep traditions near November 11. Francis Scott Key Post plans services November 11 at Memorial Park and Courthouse Park in Frederick. Brunswick posts hold parade November 7.
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Washington
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Memorial Park
Courthouse Park
Brunswick
Steadman- Keenan Post
Boomerang Battle Roars Across Australia Over Craft and Origin
A dispute over boomerangs pits Australian aboriginal craft against American-made replicas. Senator Neville Bonner urges protectionist measures as boomerang champions and scholars debate authenticity, quality, and meaning. A Canberra scientist calls most souvenirs junk, while locals insist on pride and tradition.
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Australia
Brisbane
New York Times
Neville Bonner
Japan
United States
Steve Siady
Noel Appo
Foundation For Aboriginal] Affairs
Australian National University
Canberra
Business benefiting cities through local chambers program
Millions from the business sector fund social improvements in American cities via local chambers of commerce. A U S Chamber survey shows about 350 chambers spent 13.6 million dollars on ten programs including crime prevention education urban renewal and youth involvement.
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Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Chamber
Letters to the Editor present wide range of reader views
A compendium of letters tackles crime policy, medical risk claims, historic preservation, care for the mentally challenged, Halloween parade rights, and majorette participation. Contributors from Frederick, Rockville, Hagerstown and Thurmont defend police work, critique sensational medical fears, urge preservation of history, advocate for retarded children, and question local parade rules affecting the Accents Majorettes Corps plus related community concerns.
October Weather Dips, Cadets Idle as Game Is Postponed
Weather reports show October rainfall at 46 inches, the lowest since records begin, with March 1910 close behind. The Cadet football team is idle after Loudoun County High School cancelled the game, postponed until Armistice Day. Independent Hose Company met to discuss a new American LaFrance auto engine, shipping November 12. A dispute over a firecracker tied to a bull’s tail led to cruelty charges in Peoples Court. Wanda Keller, a Frederick County home economics student, was named president of Maryland Future Homemakers of America in Baltimore. The Frederick County Board of Registry advances voter registration cards toward a visual file containing over 24,006 names.
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Loudoun County
Wanda Keller
Frederick County
Future Homemakers America
Baltimore
Miss Keller
Middletown Hig School
Frederick Count
Heiser Abandons Army Commissary Reform Amid Lobby Pressure
Lt Gen Joseph Heiser, Army commissary chief, scrapped reforms intended to cut brokers fees that drain GI purchases, reversing a $500,000 study’s recommendations. The Defense Supply Association lobby, with retired Lt Gen Andrew McNamara, pressured Congress and Pentagon, and Heiser has been an honorary president, shaping policy against the reform plan and continuing broker influence.
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Washington
Joseph Heiser
Heiser
Army
Dixon Marketing, Inc
Kingston
N.C
Congress
Pentagon
House Armed Forces
Defense Supply Association
Andrew McNamara
Andy
McNamara
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Tam
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Navy
Sarah Humphrey
Village Square Terrace
Rockville
Gettysburg
Frederick City
Post
Pennsylvania
Association of
Mildred L,eiser
Accents
Middletown
Hagerstown
Hallowe'en
Sam Huffer
Frederick Counties
Mrs
Donald Detrow
News-Post
Jupiter Pluvius
American la France Company
Elmira
N.Y
Itwo Pla No
Defenda
Anima Bly
Alton Bennet
Runklee
John Miller
F. McNamara
McNamar Heiser
Ith
Pentago
Keepir
Sma
L. Whitten
Lobb
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Europe
Intern Revenue Service
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