4 H Clubs In Cities Initiative Expands In Maryland
The 4 H program shifts from farm roots to city youth ages 8 to 14 near Salvation Army on George Street Ebenezer AME Church on Bethel Street and Westview Homes on Main Avenue. It emphasizes nutrition citizenship grooming with field trips and a campfire talent show. Seven Maryland counties adopt the inner city plan, aiming to provide opportunities previously limited to rural youths.
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Salvation Army
George Street
Ebenezer Ame Church
Bethel Street
Westview Homes
Main Avenue
Maryland
Red Bird Needs Shoes Reveals Paris Air Show Sight
At Le Bourget the Tupolev 144 attracted attention for its appearance and performance. Observers noted two large soft gum front tires worn to cords. A French technician said Soviet planes use such tires for dirt airfields, hinting at limited concrete runway access in the USSR.
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Russia
Les Bourget
Paris
Soviet Union
Venus
Firebug arson rise linked to social protest in U S
The piece notes a dramatic rise in arson, especially in California, with the Bank of America attack cited. NFPA data show incendiary fires at 5.8 percent of U S fires in 1989, up from 2.3 in 1959, while California reports a7 percent rise over three years. The California study links arson to protest, citing Watts 1965 and organized groups promoting incendiary methods.
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United States
California
Bank of America
National Fire Protection Association
Bombing Limits and a Path to Saigon’s Takeover
The piece argues heavy air strikes cannot indefinitely cut Vietcong supply routes. It suggests South Vietnam could rely on guerrilla warfare and smaller air support, reducing U.S. burden while Saigon strengthens its own capacity. The Laos incursion failed to deliver a lasting solution, prompting policymakers to consider self-sufficient tactics.
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Ray Cromley Washington
NEA
Mu ‘Giz Pass
North Vietnam
U.S
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Koreas
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
Laos
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington Brandt Will Stand Firm On NATO
Washington Brandt will oppose Soviet demands to redefine West Berlin and seek detente within NATO. Erich Honecker and East Germany push for a tougher Berlin policy while Bonn, led by Brandt and Schmidt, maintains that Western security rests on NATO and US partnership.
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Brandt
NATO
New York
Nea
Walter Ulbricht
East Germany
West Berlin
Ulbricht
Moscow
Erich Honecker
Kremlin
Honecker
Oder-Neisse
Poland
Bonn
West Germany
Berlin
Bundestag
Bern
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Honn
Helmut Schmidt
Princeton University
Schmidt
The Family Lawyer on Pool Drowning and Liability
An American Bar Association public service feature by Will Bernard explains how pool injuries at hotels and amusement parks raise negligence questions. Courts expect management to provide safe facilities and policing, but ultimate responsibility varies with each incident.
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Tose
Will Bernard
Washington Calling Heart Of Argument For Keeping Troops In Europe
Bruce Biossat argues in support of maintaining a strong NATO presence in Western Europe. He warns that cutting 150,000 troops could undermine deterrence and that a conventional European defense, not reliance on tactical nuclear weapons, remains essential. He critiques Mansfield supporters and urges careful debate on Europe policy.
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Europe
Bruce Biossat
Washington
NEA
U.S
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Prom Mansfield
NATO
Russela
West Germany
Alain Enthoven
Defense
Moscow
Aoatch
Aean
Readers weigh in on Hancock seniors and Dignan’s law
In the Voice Of The People letter, a writer urges allowing Hancock High’s 51 seniors who saved $1,000 to fund a community project such as the fire and rescue squad. The writer argues school funds should not constrain alumni fundraising, calls for a clear treasury policy, and suggests the student council and administration resolve spending rules to avoid future disputes.
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Dignan
Hancock
Focal Fire and Rescue
Hancock High
Dlass
Treasury
Ecology Posters Prompt Public Debate On Paper Use
A reader criticizes ecology posters sold for 1.28 arguing they harm forests through paper production and contribute to litter. The letter questions recycling efficiency, urges boycott, and notes personal use of paper while calling for more effective ecology funding.
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Ecology
Oue Jain
Camp David Camp Invasion Sparks Ecology Outcry
In the Catoctin Mountains the Nixon administration has transformed Camp Wo into Camp David with fences floodlights and signs. The public contends the project ruins the forest habitat and wastes tax dollars while exposing government claims on ecology and conservation as insincere.
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Nixon
Catoctin Mts
Camp Wo
Camp David
Praise for Camelo shines at Saint Maria Goretti show
Barbara Wright Boonsbeva High writes praise for the Saint Maria Gorett High School production Camelo. She applauds opening night performance, flawless lines, professional band, and actors who fit their roles perfectly.
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Saint Maria Gorett High School
Barbara Wright
Boonsbeva High
Boonsboro plans option on la goon sewage site
Jottings from yesteryears note Boonsboro obtained an option for a lagoon sewage disposal site at A Fry Coal and Stone Go. A Pinesburg Road power outage occurred when a truck toppled a pole. Park board seeks theft probe for five rose bushes at Pangborn Park. Forester reports 48 acres burned in spring forest fire danger period ending May 32. Hagerstown Sales Executives Club receives charter with officers named. Washington County Baseball League appoints Dick Melzer as official statistician for 1951 season. Barry Reisner represents Inca Rotary Club at Vienna convention. Orin McClosky wins Baltimore dance contest. County farmers hopeful starling birds help reduce Japanese beetle grubs this summer.
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William M. Johnson
Washington County
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Red Bird
Firebug
By Leon Dennen
Denne
Diossat
Voice of
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People
Déby Mail
Yesteryears
Boonsboro
Pinesburg Rd
City Park Board
Pangborn Park
Hagerstown Sales Executives’ Club
Walter W. Pollard
Max C. Fiery
Harry Warne
Dick Wante
C. L. Segersten
Pat Duffey
Washington County Bascball League
Dick Melzer
Barry Reisner
Inca Rotary Club
Vienna
Orin McClosky
Project St
Bost Wwaltzer
Baltimore
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