Government support of national anthem meets resistance in Japan
In Tokyo AP report many Japanese reject the Rising Sun flag and the Kimigayo anthem as echoes of militarism. The Education Ministry urged schools to raise the flag and play Kimigayo at ceremonies, amid LDP pressure, but educators, unions, and editorials object to compulsory use.
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Tokyo
Kimigayo
Japan
Education
Yasuhiro Nakasone
Liberal Democratic Party
U.S
Asahi Shimbun
Education Ministry
Kyoto
Japan Debates National Symbols In Schools And Public Life
In a detailed interview the Japan Teachers' Union challenges government moves to legalize Hinomaru and Kimigayo deeming them potent instruments of nationalism. The piece traces the Rising Sun flag and the imperial anthem through history, occupation reforms, and current usage across regions. It notes regional contrasts in schools and public spaces, with Okinawa showing strong anti-militarist sentiment and Kyoto and Osaka exhibiting limited adoption. Kunio Takaishi defends the need for symbols to teach national respect while denying plans to reintroduce militarism.
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Japan
LDP
Kimigayo
Hinomaru
the Rising Sun
Shoji Oba
Japan Teachers’ Union
Asahi Shimbun
Japan Communist Party
Osaka
Hiroshima
Kobe
Okinawa
Kunio Takaishi
Scouting updates span Frederick County activities and plans
The county Scouts column notes School Night for Scouting on Sept. 26 with schools such as New Market Brunswick and Walkersville opening to introduce boys to Boy Scouts of America. It previews fall events including a Fort Frederick State Park Camporee and high adventure trips, plus October meetings and training at Camp Baker and Fort Detrick.
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Boy Scouts of America
New Market
Kemptown
Thurmont
Yellow Springs
St. John’s
Brunswick
Middletown
Carroll Manor
Urbana
Lewistown
South Frederick
North Frederick
East Frederick
Myersville
Emmitsburg
Liberty
Valley
Waverley
Woodsboro
Walkersville
Scout Roundtable
Fort Frederick State Park
Park Service
Hayes
Sierra Nevada
Philmont Scout Ranch
Maine
National Capital Area Council
Thurmont Elementary PTA Opens with Fall Fund Drive
Thurmont Elementary School hosts its first PTA general meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct 1 to recognize former principal Roy Clever and kick off the fall fundraiser. Students will sell cheese and sausage packages plus gift wrap to raise funds. samples will be available. The meeting aims to establish membership for the year, with cards issued to join and classroom visits plus babysitting offered.
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Thurmont Elementary School
PTA
Roy Clever
City approves day care centers in public housing plan
The Department of Social Services gained Housing Authority approval to establish licensed day care homes in public housing. DSS will certify homes, require compliance with safety standards, and conduct frequent inspections. Lead paint in Lincoln and Taney Village apartments prompted safety concerns, with no federal funds yet to fix the issue.
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Department of Social Services
DSS
Housing Authority
City of
Frederick
LuRay Potts
The
Stephen Mood
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