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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1969
Page
2
A terse notice from the Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Associated Press outlines standards for verifying the reputability and use of local newspapers and news content. It references postage and compliance with publisher associations.
Thomas J. Tidwell, Frederick County manager, notes over 100 county students receive Social Security benefits. Nationally, more than 500000 students receive help totaling about 490 million dollars monthly, under amended law allowing payments to dependents 18 or older while in high school or college.
A Montgomery County special committee announces a redistricting plan that adds half of Rockville to District 2, including Galthersburg Darnestown Clarksburg Damascus Poolesville Barnesville and Laytonsville. The plan aims for equity after a circuit court ruling found previous lines illegal. The seven member council will have five residents from different districts, two from any district, and at most one councilman from a dual district from the same party.
On the 107th anniversary of the Civil War clash at South Mountain Middletown Maryland churches served as hospitals for wounded troops with local women tending to needs. A visitor from Wisconsin donated in memory of Middletown's wartime care, praising the town's kindness and prompting renewed recognition.
A reader corrects a Frederick Post report, noting three U S mints San Francisco Denver and Philadelphia have produced coins for circulation and special sets. It details mint marks, recent history, and the Philadelphia mint dedication, plus remarks from Nicholas Yinger and local letters to the editor.
The Frederick County Medical Association hosted a dinner honoring Dr James K Gray of Thurmont for fifty years of medical service. He plans to continue practicing, serving the community with his wife and children present. Delegate William Houck presented a Certificate of Distinguished Citizenship signed by Governor Mandel.
In 1954 on June 14 the phrase under God was added to the Pledge of Allegiance by Public Law 84 140. This followed a 1954 era Congressional action during the Eisenhower administration establishing the motto in the pledge.
Yesterday a long four striped alligator was found in the cellar of Mrs William Manlsby on West Church Street. A frightened domestic worker alerted the family and police removed the creature. The Frederick County Poultry Association met at the Frederick Armory to plan the annual show November 25 to 28. Fifteen crates of eggs were stolen from a Creagerstown huckster, totaling 5 101 crates of eggs. Automobile tire tracks were found along the lane from the shed housing the crates.
Twenty years ago items note Alderman Burall backing competitive bids to accelerate city street construction and improvements. The City Street Department is cited as the main maintenance body. Also mentioned are George P. Mahoney criticizing state spending and debt, plus a St Joseph’s College Emmitsburg event and the Frederick Fair Parade of Stars lineup for October 3.
Bruce Biossat argues doctrinaire liberals face a split within their camp. Pragmatic liberals fault loud unproven causes while radicals scoff. With access to media and funds, doctrinaires push for action yet threaten democratic norms. They edge toward autocratic rhetoric, risking loss of public support.
A fragmented tale discusses college entrance fees and frugal shopping. It mentions a man and a woman taking a risk in a bargain sale to buy a dress while a student offers an apple to a teacher. It also highlights checking for store bought chop pers and the impact of a smile on friends.
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