ROTC Should Be Voluntary at Maryland Says Chamber
The Prince George s Chamber of Commerce backs retaining ROTC at the University of Maryland on a voluntary basis and seeks academic credit for the program. President Elkins supports continuing ROTC at College Park, while some student minorities oppose it but must not disrupt operations.
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Prince George’s
Maryland
Wilson H. Elkins
University of Maryland
College Park
Plas
Supreme Court
Federal aid to education rises with new aid bill
The article notes a shift from education funding controversy to reliance on federal support. It cites a $1 billion increase for the coming fiscal year, broad public acceptance, and warnings from the Senate Appropriations Committee about colleges facing bankruptcy and schools’ revenue shortfalls as property tax receipts fall.
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Washington
Congress
Uate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Presbyterians Debated $10,000 Angela Davis Grant
The United Presbyterian Church faced sharp floor debate at its General Assembly over a $10,000 grant from its Council on Church and Race to support Angela Davis. Critics warned the grant could affect future contributions and reflect partisan church alignment amid Davis's controversial activism and trial.
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Angela Davis
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Presbyterian Council On Church and Race
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San Rafael
Calif
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Black Panthers
Harold J. Haley
Marin County
New York
Inside Washington sabotage claims amid leak of top secret Pentagon study
A long report details alleged timing of the document leak tied to defeating a two-year draft extension and a $21 875 billion weapons bill. It names Ellsberg and media editors, notes congressional scrutiny, and questions press freedom versus national security amid the Vietnam study controversy.
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Washington
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Test and Dove
Daniel Ellsberg
MIT
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Washington Post
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R-Calle
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Tlllonaire Toy
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Press freedom argued as cover for illegal disclosure
Rep Ben Blackburn and a Senate Judiciary ranking member condemn Times and Post for publishing top secret documents. They say the articles violated the Sabotage and Espionage Act of 1954 and aimed to sway Vietnam policy debates.
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K-Ga
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Washington Post
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Southeast Asia
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Pentagon Papers Link Johnson to 1964 Bombing Decisions
BRIEFING review links LBJ to precampaign intent to strike North Vietnam in 1964. The Times cites major disclosures about a September 7 1964 strategy meeting and a later October 1964 decision, with Roberts The White House correspondent noting Johnson privately planned bombing to bolster his campaign.
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Washington
NEA
Lyndon Johnson
North Vietnam
New York Times
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Pentaxon
Aricea
LBJ
Hastings
Times
Newsweek Magazine
White House
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Inner Circle
U.S
Prelct
South Vietnam
Sion
Roberts
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
United States
Pentagon
Barry Goldwater
Nhebody
Enterprite Association
Voice Of The People Letter On America’s Sickness And Duty
Walter R. Baker writes that despite claiming a sick society many oppose crime and support duty. He urges civic participation through work taxes churches hospitals and charities to ease suffering, defend freedoms, and foster safety and brotherhood. He concludes with hope for an America where people can walk streets without fear.
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America
Walter R. Baker
City Park Lake Deterioration Prompt Local Cleanup Call
Visitor returning to Hagerstown cites polluted water at City Park Lake with dead fish rats and debris. They urge city action to clean the lake and curb pollution, calling for a local cleanup and pollution control measures.
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Hagerstown
Jottings From Yesteryears Reflect Local Government Actions
Jottings note Ward 3 street work in Hagerstown and a legislature created board of commissioners. County Suburban Sanitary Commission budget approved. Harold W. Douglas elected to Hancock Bank board. Peanlee Banking merger with Central Trust approved. Magistrates suggest guilty pleas for minor traffic offenses to speed cases. Two Baltimore medical students assigned to the health department. Raspberry prices fall as growers consider cold storage.
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Baltimore
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