Desegregation Crisis At Little Rock Central High 1957
A photo series recalls the desegregation struggle at Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. National Guard presence, mob jeers, and federal troops mark the pivotal 1957 events as nine Black students enter under protection amid violence and court orders. Perry Aycock captures the tense moments and public reaction to the federal intervention.
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Little Rock
Central High School
Ark
Supreme Court
Central
Orval Faubus
Eisenhower
South
U.S.A
Central High
Fair history described by Dr. Neely at Lions Club
Dr. Wayne C. Neely former Hood College professor told Lions Club that fairs in America began in the early 19th century with Elkanah Watson staging sheep exhibitions in Pittsfield and that the Great Frederick Fair remains a steady medium size event despite competition from TV and other amusements.
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Frederick
Wayne C. Neely
Hood College
Lions Club
Betty’s
England
America
Neely
Elkanah Watson
Pittsfield
Mass
Watson
Maryland Society SAR Promotes Revolutionary Heritage
The Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution fuels interest in the Revolution through monument erection grave marking and ceremonies. With 510 members the group supports Americanism and welcomes men 18 or older who are direct descendants of patriots or signers of the Declaration. Warren A. Burdette in Stevenson MD 21153 is the contact.
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Maryland Society
Sons of the
Ile
Gerald Ford
National Society
Continental Congress
Warren A. Burdette
Stevenson, Maryland
The
Workmen's trash shed ordered removed by officials
In Gaithersburg residents petitioned the city over a Bennington Community construction site where beer drinking on the job and debris attracted health concerns. Developers claim they will remove the shed, with city officials citing lack of permit and right of way use as grounds for the order.
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Gaithersburg
Bennington
Clopper Road
Goodport Lane
Martin Kirsch
Portal Enterprises
Kirsch
Mary Moysey
Man files $3.25 million suit against Litton Bionetics
Dennis C. Smith of Thurmont, a former HVAC worker at Litton Bionetics, sues the Frederick Cancer Research Center contractor for reverse discrimination defamation and libel. He alleges his Sept 20 1974 dismissal followed a fight with a Black coworker and was ordered for racial reasons with falsified reports to justify firing.
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Dennis C. Smith
Thurmont
Litton Bionetics
Frederick Cancer Research Center
Smith
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Frederick, Md
Pantry Pride Stores
Robert Miller
Woodsboro
Pantry Pride
Harry Baumgardner
Ben Harrison
Dan Buza
Fred Kocer
News-Post
Cedric N. Smith
Frederick Fair
Robert Uebel
Mt. Airy
Scotch Charter Girl
Stephen Guy
J.C
Carlinda
Pete Wathen
A.J. Snyder
Philadelphia
Charleston
George Washington Parke Custis
George Washington
Arlington
New England
Midwest
Committee of Safety
Litton
RAY Wachter Photo Center
S. Market St
Frederick Shoppess World
Frederick, Med
Home Delivery Service
Weil
Hamilton Ave
E. South
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