Sunday, November 14, 2021

Time Machine: Worcester's Rock Concert controversy of 1970.

 



In the summer of 1970 shore teens and young adults were excited about news that a large rock concert might be staged right here on the lower Eastern Shore.  Would it happen?






Daily Times (Salisbury)

The following items regarding the proposed concert are from Snow Hill's Democratic Messenger newspaper. Some of the text isn't of best reading quality but most is readable.

July, 1970








Friday, November 12, 2021

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

In the summer of 1970 shore teens and young adults were excited about news of plans for a large rock concert "Berlin Airlift" to be staged right here on the lower Eastern Shore. Would it happen?








Late Pocomoke newspaper editor in the news

 

The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, from its Hall of Fame after a review of his published work revealed vile commentary, extreme racism and the promotion of lynching.

View the Association's full statement:

Clarke Removed from MDDC Hall of Fame - MDDC Press Association