Third Generation Mainstays of the Nation
The piece defends young men avoiding protest while ready for duty in Vietnam. It argues most are pursuing work or study rather than rioting, notes some rush to marriage amid draft rules, and honors those who join the armed forces as the successors of World War II and 1917 18 veterans.
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Vietnam
Legion
Hitler
Mussolini
Tojo
Kaiser
Netherlands
Eve
America
Mr Winter
Thurmont
Frank C. Nicodemus Nansemond
Walkersville
Money Woes Highlight State Governments at Portland Conference
A national gathering of 1000 state legislators in Portland, Oregon criticized weak salaries and equipment, blaming money concentration in the Federal Government. They urged a Cabinet level post for state relations or a national governors conference to improve federal-state funding and voice. They also called for a joint meeting with Congress to discuss tax allocations.
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Portland
Oregon
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs
Cecil
Small cigars fade as cigarettes regain popularity
After the Surgeon General's 1964 report on cigarette harm, tiny cigars surged in use. Eighteen months later, the small cigars fade from view while cigarettes again dominate smoking trends, suggesting memories of risk were short lived.
You See It Now You Don’t A Letter To The Editor
A reader defends patriotism against accusations of apathy toward Communism and the John Birch Society. He cites working people homemakers students and volunteers across several states and argues they support American life while opposing creeping socialism.
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Birchers
W. Paul Winter Jr
John Birch Society
Georgia
Florida
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Frederick
Maryland
Mr. Winter
Winzer
Warren
Winger
Uncle Sam
Johnny
Jane
Letter writers spar over liberty and government role
A reader argues against anti government rhetoric while defending personal freedom and peaceful progress. Billie Dennis Hill of Frederick, Md challenges antiwar and anti police state stances, urging constructive civic effort and biblical guidance to pursue real peace and brotherhood.
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Fairview Ave
Frederick
F.S
Good Housekeeping
Baltimore Sun
Public park idea gains boost at Educational Botanical Gardens opening
Fifty years ago the Frederick park plan receives momentum as speakers urge transforming the Bentz street Reformed Cemetery into a public park and educational flower garden. Campaigning for the September 14 primary continues with 12 000 registered voters and about 2 000 unregistered potential voters. Emmitsburg leaders urge extending the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway electric line from Thurmont to Emmitsburg, highlighting current Monocacy Valley road link via Rocky Ridge.
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Frederick
Old Reformed Cemetery
Bentz Street
Emmitsburg
Hagerstown and Frederick
Frederick marks Bicentennial amid Labor Day festivity
Twenty Years Ago notes from The News-Post on September 3 1945 describe Frederick celebrating 200 years with flags and banners while officials prepare a Naval unit changeover at Camp Detrick and a dedication of the Frederick County Historical Society home. Allied occupation troops await Tokyo entry as MacArthur signals end of Japan’s empire.
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Frederick
Frank N. Snyder
U.S.N.R
Nathaniel S. Prime
U.S.N
Camp Detrick
George L. Radcliffe
Frederick County
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Labor unions push government role in wage and price control
Washington columnist argues federal action is expanding beyond wartime use to peacetime wage settlements. Unions leverage political power to secure favorable outcomes, while guidelines on wages and prices are ignored. Senator Fannin proposes restricting union political spending and dues use, citing millions in political contributions by the Auto Workers Union to diverse groups.
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Washington
America
Congress
Paul Fannin
Arizona
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Americans For Democratic Action
United World Federalists
National Council of Churches
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Member Audit Bureau of Circulators
Berry's
Hook
Yaamous Saqmeri
Billie Dennis Hill
Mrs. C. W. JR
News-Post
Washington Today
David Lawrence
Owrpat
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