Ike’s centennial prompts new view of his presidency
A quiet Texas veteran, Dwight D. Eisenhower is reassessed as a skilled administrator and decisive leader. As Americans mark his birth centennial, critics who once doubted him now credit his balanced budgets, three surpluses, and steady governance that helped steer the nation through early Cold War pressures and postwar economics.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
To Concon or Not Maryland Ballot Question Three
A columnist argues against calling a constitutional convention in Maryland, detailing history from 1776 to the present, the risks of a long costly process, and potential changes like expanded legislative power and an initiative provision. The piece urges voters to reject Question Three while noting other ballot items on elected officials in the armed forces and court clerks.
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Isby
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Ue Lori of Appeals
Taxpayers Rally Against Government Waste Across Nation
Taxpayers press for no more waste as higher taxes loom. Citizens Against Government Waste led Taxpayers Action Day with rallies in Detroit Pittsburgh St Louis Los Angeles Miami Houston and Seattle. Alan Keyes asserts taxpayers reclaim control while media ads face CBS rejection.
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America
Citizens Against Government Waste
Jack Anderson
J. Peter Grace
Taxpayers Action
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Miami
Houston
Seattle
Alan Keyes
Taxpayers Action Day
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CBS
Keyes
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Bush
Michael DeVine
United States
The
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Amars
U.S
Latin America
Local News Items From Frederick 50 Years Ago
Readers recall public sentiment on the presidential race with quotes from Frederick residents including Hartsough Colimus Mancis and Abrecht. A large National Apple Week display appears at RL Grove on North Market Street as Mrs Delaplaine visits Pensacola. Fort Detrick labor talks with Rep Beall question future action while Everedy seeks a three month extension to curb chromic acid dumping. Linganore Methodist Church adds a steeple as part of modernization.
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Harry Hartsough
Frederick
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Colimus
Wendell Willkie
Edward Mancis
George F. Abrecht
C.R. Kay
Willkie
LS. Stut
RL. Grove Grocery
North Market Street
Detrick
J. Glenn Beall Jr
Fort Detrick
Beall
Rainbow club raid sparks questions on curfew enforcement
A mother's letter protests the October 20 Rainbow club raid as exclusive against a Market Street venue. She argues white residents pressured for white votes and demands equal enforcement to protect Black youths’ rights and safety.
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Ashton
Rainbow Club
Market Street
Rainbow
Brunswick voters urged to reject intimidation at polls
Citizens defend free choice in Brunswick as signs threaten reprisals for voting choices. The writer urges turnout on October 36 and stresses democracy endures when residents select their own mayor without coercion.
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Turon
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Fauntleroy
Brunswick
Susar
Frederick City Faces Demands for New Leadership
Paul Lane urges Frederick officials to resolve the Ashton affair and remove Chief Ashton for the good of public safety. He criticizes Mayor Gordon and aldermen, saying decisive action is overdue to focus on city problems and day to day operations.
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Frederick City
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Ashton
Watergate of Old
Chief Ashton
Frederick
Don't Blame Chief Ashton for Frederick Crime
A letter argues that Frederick police chief Richard Ashton is unfairly blamed for crime. It claims understaffing and low pay drive issues, and urges budget increases to recruit and retain officers for better protection. The writer defends Ashton as dedicated and capable. KEITH INTRATER
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Frederick
Richard Ashton
Ashton
Tom Hat tery Representing Frederick County Loyal Delegate
A letter from Terry Rimel of New Market praising Tom Hat tery as a true representative of Frederick County. The writer cites his integrity, dedication, and willingness to take political heat on sensitive issues, noting he guides residents to proper channels and helps organize meetings to address road traffic safety and community problems.
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Tom Hattery
Frederick County
Scsh Bfcs
AAS
Gustruth Togethver Iy
Fifer Seeks To Unseat Eichelberger
Real estate broker Ralph D Brown of Frederick County commends the Eichelberger office, noting decades of positive dealings and his belief that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, in response to the front page West Virginia Post story.
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Fifer
Eichelberger
Post
Frederick County
Tom Eichelberger
Public figure's family and press ethics debate
Betty Routzahn of Middletown criticizes Frederick County coverage for naming parents of adult offenders. She argues media should avoid smearing innocent relatives and questions sensationalism in local reporting.
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