State of Anarchy Described After Weekend Police Shootings
A Philadelphia police commissioner's blunt warning that the nation is in a state of anarchy follows a weekend rise in police killings linked to Black Panthers and allied groups. The piece argues of increasing urban guerrilla warfare, calls for armed citizens, and criticizes legal protections perceived as hindering public safety, citing FBI claims and political reactions nationwide.
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United States
Philadelphia
Frank L. Rizzo
Black Panther Party
New York City
Washington
Huey Newton
Temple University
Revolutionary Peoples’ Constitutional Convention
Pennsylvania
Raymond Shafer
University
National Rifle Association
America
Black Panthers
FBI
Panthers
China
Cuba
National Guard
New American Revolution
Supreme Court
Monopoly Proves Value In Frederick County Telephones
Edward Lehman of C and P Telephone discusses the county's telephony history from 1883 to a 4.5 million dollar upgrade that enabled direct dialing. He notes costly two-company competition until 1910 when C and P bought both systems, unifying service under one control.
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Edward Lehman
C and P Telephone Company
Frederick County
Frederick
Hagerstown
Quotes on social conflict and foreign affairs from 1960s figures
A collection of quotations from Ronald Lippitt Fidel Castro Edgar Hoover and others highlighting predictions of gender conflict, race tensions, and political power. The remarks touch on revolts, legal order, television time, and the Vietnam War, reflecting Cold War era debates and foreign aid views.
Washington Sees Economic Confidence Rise on Inflation Slowdown
Washington officials report improving business mood as inflation cools, wholesale prices fall, and stock markets gain strength. Officials note wage talks may ease, government stimulus supports production, and Nixon program aims to curb inflation while sustaining growth. Taxis? unhelpfully hidden on rainy days.
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Washington
Kent students not bystanders in Kent State unrest
Don Oakley reports on the Kent State hearings of the Presidents Commission on Campus Unrest. The piece argues law enforcement overreaction worsened riots, notes no snipers were found, and highlights bias in questioning. It suggests students were active participants, not passive bystanders, in the campus turmoil.
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Kent State University
Kent
National Guard
Commission
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Nixon
Guard
Scranton
Kent State
Sylvester del Corso
Ohio National Guard
Picnic Plans For Mountaindale In September
Seventy years after a spring picnic for county veterans plans are underway for a second Mountaindale gathering later this month. Homemade ice cream will be featured at supper on the picnic grounds.
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Mountaindale
Truman Passes Frederick En Route to Shangri La Retreat
President Harry Truman traveled through Frederick early yesterday on his way to Shangri La in the Catoctin Mountains with his wife and daughter. He planned to return to the White House after two days rest. Farmers report strong harvests across corn tomatoes and potatoes with peaches gathered and apples due soon. Mayor Munshower and aldermen discussed banning street parking permits on Court Street to improve access to Patrick Street.
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Harry Truman
Frederick
Shangri- la
Catoctin Mountains
Thurmont
White House
Munshower
Court Street
Patrick Street
Soviet Peace Bid Shifts as Moscow Courts West Germany
In New York and Bonn, Soviet Premier Kosygin plans talks with Willy Brandt and a UN visit to discuss a balanced Middle East settlement. Moscow seeks economic gains from a West Germany trade deal while fearing Maoist influence and China’s growing isolation strategy.
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N.Y
NEA
Russia
West Germany
Moscow
Pravda
Kosygin
Bonn
Willy Brandt
Nixon
Middle East
Kremlin
Europe
China
Mao
Peking
People's Liberation Army
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Damansky Islands
Kremilin
Brandt
Brezhnev
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