Gnawing Cancer of Greed Across Federal Aid Programs
This piece accuses Washington and local officials of widespread malfeasance in HUD, food stamp and poverty programs. It details diverted loans to white landlords, improper lunch distributions, and IRS and Agriculture findings of fraud, padding, and abuses affecting poor Americans. The commentary contrasts this with Acton’s power critique and cites a Nixon welfare proposal.
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HUD
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
America
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Department of Agriculture
IRS
Taxpayers of
Agriculture Department
Frederick County
Carroll
Montgomery
Fountain Head
Nixon
Congress
Kennedy
Johnson
Lord Acton
Washington Eyes Possible U.S. Action Over Hostages in Jordan
President Nixon warns Palestinian guerrillas they will be held responsible for American hostages, while Jordanian forces press confrontations with rebels. State Department reviews contingency plans though no firm action is planned, as diplomats push for hostages’ release amid Middle East tensions. Talks on a broader cease-fire would follow if hostage relief succeeds.
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Washington
Nixon
State Department
Middle East
United States
Soviet Union
France
Moscow
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
East Germany
West Germany
UPI
Joseph Fleming
Young World
Communist Party Youth Organization
War Responsibility At Congress Door
A federal judge rules Congress and the American people bear responsibility for the Vietnam war, rejecting an Army private's claim that the war is unconstitutional. The opinion states Congress authorised U S military actions in Vietnam, making presidential actions and public opinion secondary to congressional power. It notes Congress never declared war in Vietnam and that the court bows to Congress's ongoing control over war admissions.
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Congress
Orrin G. Judd
Brooklyn
Vietnam
Judd
United States
Johnson
Fulbright
Nixon
Items From Files of the Mews Post
A brief item from the Mews Post archives recounts notable happenings and curiosities found in the newspaper files. The column highlights small discoveries, dates, and local tidbits that caught attention in daily life.
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Mews-Post
Judge Urner Warns Violators Face Duty Over Sympathy
In three cases yesterday afternoon Chief Judge Hammond Urner stated that violators must not expect leniency due to family burdens. He emphasized the court will stay on its duty despite sympathy for the innocent affected by the law. The Woodsboro School Improvement Association held its initial meeting in the Woodsboro school building with strong turnout. Sam Small, evangelist, preached that passing the Volstead Act and America going dry was the greatest achievement, at the Methodist Episcopal Church before a large audience.
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Hammond Urner
Woodsboro School Improvement Association
Woodsboro
America
Sam Small
Uncle Sam
Methodist Episcopal Church
Investigation into Green Valley Inn drunken driving case near Frederick
A 20 year old county youth and the Green Valley Inn operation near Frederick on Route 240 are under inquiry in People’s Court this morning. County License Commissioner G Cleveland Trout disclosed details as the case unfolds. The piece also notes a near frost threat. a 39 degree low is logged with warmer weather expected. Thanksgiving services are set by Emmitsburg Evangelical and Reformed Church for its rebuilt building after February fire.
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Green Valley Inn
Frederick
People's Court
G. Cleveland Trout
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
State Board weighs paddling repeal in Maryland schools
The State Board of Education hears debate on corporal punishment in Maryland schools with discussion among 24 superintendents led by Norman J. Moore. While some urge retention or expansion of the bylaw, others call it outdated. several cite alternatives like temporary suspension and parental involvement as boards consider local control and broader discipline policies. The issue parallels wider concerns over school order, legal constraints, and protecting students, with variations across states and districts. Maryland Surveyors also meet in Annapolis Sept 17 19 to study history and methods, visit the Naval Academy, and discuss surveying roles in development.
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Maryland
State Board of Education
State Association of School Superintendents
Annapolis
Frederick County
John L. Carnochan Jr
Norman J. Moore
Talbot County
Baltimore City
New Jersey
Carnachan
Carnochan
State Department of Education
Montgomery County
Maryland Society of Surveyors, Inc
World Data Bank
Draper K. Sutcliffe
Frederick
Naval Academy
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Mandel
Barbs At Politicians And Clock Watchers
A councilman style adviser jokes about criticizing those who elected officials and notes a dollar watch at seven dollars. The piece laments people with no time to act and urges focus beyond the clock, citing a newspaper wire service.
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Hussein
Ewspaper Enterprise Assn
Benny McLain
Val Hymes
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