Chicken Or The Egg in Montgomery County dispute
The Montgomery County Human Relations Commission clashes with the County Council over hearings into complaints of black organizations against the county police. Chairman Gerald D. Morgan says the commission will meet only if it does not prejudice the ongoing investigation, while the council argues for open inquiry and questions the commission’s independence. The dispute highlights town tensions as courts handle related arrests.
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James P. Gleason
Maryland Elections Board Faces Shakeup Over Leaves of Absence
Opinion argues Baltimore City Board of Election Supervisors abuses leave of absence to run for state office. Governor Mandel defends the practice, while the piece calls for legislative reform to curb patronage and ensure ethics in election administration.
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Antipollution Effort Pushes Phosphate Notices in Stores
A movement to post phosphate content on detergent labels gains traction in supermarkets nationwide. The aim is to inform consumers about phosphates and their environmental impact while pending legislation debates ban or limits. Public education campaigns accompany this consumer-led approach.
Two Sides In Migrant Camp Reform Debate
NBC commentary jolted the nation by exposing poor camp conditions for migratory workers in Florida. Large operators pledged reforms while noting the burden on small absentee owners running farms and crews.
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NBC
Florida
Migrant labor rules bite small Michigan cherry farmer
A Vienna Virginia writer rebuts Michigan migrant housing laws by detailing a Traverse City small farmer who must sell his livelihood to meet new standards. He argues the measures push many farmers into bankruptcy while migrant workers gain benefits, noting the farmer’s home, land, and water access are at risk. The piece urges Frederick County readers to consider the farmer’s plight amid evolving welfare rules.
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Vienna
Traverse City
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Virginia
Yesterday in the Hems From Files of the News Post
A compact review highlights notable items glimpsed in yesterday's News-Post files. It notes local events, small-town happenings, and archival snippets carrying period tone and community focus.
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Local notes from two decades reveal civic focus and aging obituary
Fifty years ago on September 10 1920 officials from the State Tax Commission and the Chamber of Commerce debated real estate tax assessment revisions for nearly three hours. Also noted was the Frederick County Sunday School Association thirteenth annual session in Jefferson with strong attendance. Commissioner Brenemann announced plans to wear a straw hat six weeks longer to ease the cost of living. Twenty years ago on September 16 1950 the city faced its heaviest 24 hour rainfall in more than two years at 2.01 inches while police prepared for stricter speed and parking enforcement. Mrs Mary E Cardell of Clarksburg observed her 89th birthday, mother of eight, with ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Brenemann
Mary E. Cardell
Clarksburg
John H. Cardell
Readers urge city to clean up air in Frederick
In letters to the editor readers criticize air pollution in Frederick. Wilma Phebus appeals for enforced pollution laws amid thick nightly smoke. Alan Richter defends free press and links censorship fears to environmental debate.
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Frederick
Nixon Doctrine anniversary prompts global scrutiny
A year after President Nixon outlined the doctrine to pull back from world leadership, allies seek continued U S presence, especially in Europe and Asia. Withdrawals from Vietnam proceed while some power projection remains, and Brandt supports a longer European profile amid costs. The piece argues the doctrine requires rare leadership and restraint.
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