Polls Under Fire Over Credibility and Influence
A critical look at two major surveys questions their methods and sponsor influence. It notes the 75 percent opposition to a federal Consumer Protection Agency and 63 percent support for more nuclear plants, both amid concerns about sponsor agendas and media reporting. The piece argues polls should inform, not decide, policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Truman
Opinion Research Corp
Princeton
N.J
Consumer Protection Agency
Superagency
Business Roundtable
Association of Business
Louis Harris & Associates
United States
Harris
Ebasco Industries, Inc
East
West
Watergate anniversary recalls constitutional crisis and resilience
The piece reflects on Nixon's resignation a year ago, noting limited observance, persistent Washington politics, and enduring faith in government by laws. It cites Churchill on democracy, hopes for unity, and quotes Isaiah and John Adams to urge courage and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
SOF
Ford
Washington
Congress
Churchill
America
Seals Slaughter Report and Civil Service Probe
A confidential Humane Society report on South Africa seal slaughters describes brutal clubbing of young seals for pelts, while a Washington issue questions Commerce Department action and potential humane standards. Another feature outlines illegal civil service hirings in GSA during the Nixon era, scrutiny by Ben Joseph, and political interference from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milady
Kleinzee
South Africa
U.S
Commerce Department
The
Humane Society
Sue Pressman
Pressman
Philadelphia
Special Prosecutor’s
Federal Civil Service
Nixon
Ben Joseph
Civil Service Commission
General Services Administration
Joseph
GSA
Joe Scott
Tony Mondello
Scott
Civil Service
Robert E. Hampton
Hampton
Justice Department
Bernard Rosen
Commission
House Civil Service
David Henderson
D-N.c
Congress
Henderson
Rosen
Mondello
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Road plan to remove crossings and Worman's Mill curve
Historical notes from the News Post trace a proposed road project to bypass the crossings on the Pennsylvania Railway and the Worman's Mill curve near Gettysburg route via Frederick and Emmitsburg. Other items recall the September 6 1925 tourism season and the 1955 Junior Baseball League standings, plus a Ladies Club Championship at VFW and a four day fire fighting course for Frederick volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Pennsylvania Railway
Worman’s Mill
University of Maryland
Frederick County Honorees Saluted in Ongoing Thanks Series
A bi weekly Frederick News Post column honors longtime community volunteers who served in civic groups health organizations youth sports and cultural societies. Editor Francis W Bush Sr notes the enduring value of their work and invites reader suggestions while promising ongoing profiles of these selfless citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Francis W. Bush
Frank
M.J. Grove Lime Division
Flintkote
Symphony Society
Friends of the Burr Artz
Boy Scouts
Girls Scouts
YMCA
Frederick
Resurgence of commune feeling in Fredericktown celebrates OTA
Laura Edwards notes Operation Town Action’s first birthday brings town restoration and new business. She highlights storefront renovations at 29 North Market Street, Townhouse Fabrics, Fredericktowne Kitchen and Bath Centre, Joymarie Inc, and upcoming courts by the pool. City updates promise trees, benches, and more civic activity with a sense of pride. Dates to remember include OTA dinner September 10 and Historic Commission meeting September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Edwards
Mac” McGaha
Carl Fink
North Market Street
Rovin
Frederick
East Patrick Street
Fredericktowne Kitchen
Bath Centre
Beauty Academy
E. Patrick
Fred Young Jr
Beckley
Joymarie Inc
Joy Wells
Marie ‘Lubczynski
Robert Holter
Allen's Gifts
North Market
Rice
Helen Soper
Baker Park
Suburbia
Operation Town Action
Peter Paninn
Historic Commission
City Hall
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Coure
John Quincy Agams
Jack Anderson
Yorktown
Marquis de Lafayette
Syares
News-Post
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Yellow Springs
Braddock Heights
Myersville
Walkersville
Araby
Middletown
Joyce Harbaugh
VFW
Drew Mazur
Francis W. Bush Sr
the Town Crier
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