Unionized City Teachers Strike Averted In Two Cities
Detroit and Philadelphia reached new contracts with 10 000 and 11 000 teachers respectively just before the new school year to avert possible strikes. Agreements came after long talks to ensure 700 000 to 800 000 students could begin fall term schooling. Public interest and unions spark debate on bargaining methods and the impact on education.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Boards of Education
Michigan
Senate calls for big Europe troop cut amid NATO strain
Senate leaders pressed a sense of the Senate resolution urging substantial U S troop reductions in Europe, citing about 350000 troops. White House and State Department oppose, aiming to pressure NATO partners to boost defense while Europe doubts U S Viet Nam efforts and fears compromised defense.
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France
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
Senate
Europe
White House
State Department
Richard B. Russell
United States
Vietnam
America
Economic issues and blame in 1966 election era
The piece argues voters blame Johnson and unions for high interest rates and rising prices, but economists view the issue as multi-faceted. It notes rising consumer prices, high spending and low savings, strong appliance sales, and mixed housing signals while high rates curb mortgages. It highlights wage settlements, escalation clauses, and broad price increases, and questions if Johnson acts fast enough to curb the economy.
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Johnson
Commerce Department
California
Dallas
Southwest
Machinists
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Lyndon Johnson
Kindness to Animals Cited by Frederick Citizen
A reader chronicles humane acts by children after a dog was hit by a car on Market Street and calls for reliable power supply amid aging lines. The letter praises a bicycle boy who stopped, and a 10 year old girl who cried at animal suffering, contrasting cruelty with compassion. It also cites concerns over Frederick City Light Plant sale and broader power reliability. Robert Dunn Thurmont expresses views on utility resilience and infrastructure.
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Market Street
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Baltimore Sun
Cleveland
Hough Area
Cuyahoga County
Grand Jury
Frederick City
Niagara
T.V.A
Nigara
Frederick
Thurmont
Poto- Mac Edisons
Robert Dunn
Main Street
Frederick County sons head to top colleges nationwide
Frederick County will soon send its annual representation to universities across the country. The report notes that locals are entering Yale Harvard Princeton Georgetown Washington and Lee and other leading schools. Frank M. Shapro of Frederick joins C. L. Kefauver in the Kefauver and Shapro jewelry and optical business, after four years with Kefauver.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Georgetown
Washington and Lee
Frederick Countians
Frank M. Shapro
C. L. Kefauver
Kefauver
Shapro
Kefauver and
September Heat Record Warmest September Day Since 1933
Twenty years ago on September 10, 1948, a brief heat wave pushed the official high to 96 degrees, the hottest September reading in three years, with cooler weather expected tomorrow and a late afternoon thunderstorm possible today. City workers prepare South Court street for a taxicab stand, building an entrance at the south end, to be ready in a few days.
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South Court Street
West Patrick Street
Joe Eisenhauer's Notebook Reflection
A brief notebook snippet by Joe Eisenhauer reflects on making the most of life. It urges doing good now since the speaker will not pass this way again. The tone is contemplative and invites action.
What a Week for the Kids Frederick Concerts in Frederick
A long-remembered editorial piece highlights back to school moments for Frederick city and county youths, reflecting on education, parental prayers, and the promise of new opportunities. It lauds the Frederick Community Concerts as a 30 year civic service funding via member dues, with no paid admin, and notes the move to Governor Thomas Johnson High School to expand seating.
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Frederick City
County
Heavenly Father
Christ
Theo
Galilee
Frederick
Frederick High
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick Community Concert Association
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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NEA
Bruce Bross
Frances Ann Gilbert
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Kems
Joe Eisenhauer
Edmund Burke
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